Three Kingdoms: I choose Xiao Qiao and Da Qiao, why are you crying, Diao Chan?

Chapter 109 Bearded Man (Thanks to the book friend 2024…2398 for the reward support~)

Zhuge Xuan looked at Lu Bu's reply with a frown.

He never expected that Lu Bu would reject his proposal.

Why is this happening?

Liang'er was clearly sure that the other party would agree, so why did Lu Bu's reaction exceed Liang'er's expectations?
Even Lu Bu’s military movements could be predicted a month in advance.

Why did the prediction go wrong this time?
Zhuge Xuan naturally didn't know that Zhuge Liang actually knew very little about Lu Bu.

Historically, Zhuge Liang came out of seclusion in 207, while Lu Bu had died as early as 199.

Although he could predict the movements of Lu Bu's army, his understanding of Lu Bu as a person was far from enough.

Not to mention the current Lu Bu, who is already a completely different person inside.

Fortunately, Zhuge Liang took into account the possibility that Lu Bu would refuse in his letter to Zhuge Xuan and also provided a solution.

Zhuge Xuan immediately opened Zhuge Liang's letter and read it again. It said:

“…If Lu Bu refuses, my uncle can take the soldiers in the city as his own soldiers and hide them in the countryside.

"Then he resigned and gave Yuzhang County to Lü Bu.

"In order to win over the various noble families in Yuzhang, Lu Bu will not use force against my Zhuge family.

“At that time, my uncle will pretend to flatter me and secretly recruit soldiers.

"When the time comes, I will stab Lu Bu in the back!

“Remember, your own safety is the most important thing.

"If your troops are exposed, you can just give up, but never risk your life..."

After reading Zhuge Liang's letter, Zhuge Xuan couldn't help but sigh.

It seems that I have to give up the position of Yuzhang County Governor.

But it doesn’t matter. I have been an official for many years anyway. It would be nice to go back to the countryside and enjoy a peaceful life.

Then he continued to recruit troops and accumulate strength in secret.

When Liang'er needs help, the family soldiers he has accumulated can serve as a surprise force to help the other side!
After thinking this through, Zhuge Xuan stopped writing back to Lu Bu and immediately acted according to Zhuge Liang's advice.

……

The seat of Kuaiji County was Shanyin County.

The so-called capital city is a city similar to a provincial capital and the core of a county.

The surrounding counties often act according to the orders issued by the government center.

At this moment, Lu Bu was in Shanyin County accepting the surrender of Wang Lang and his 10,000 soldiers.

In history, Wang Lang was an old minister of the Han Dynasty, but he finally took up residence in the Wei State, which shows that his loyalty to the Han Dynasty was not high.

Now that Lu Bu's army has arrived, he will naturally choose to surrender in order to protect himself.

Lu Bu was not surprised by this, but he quite agreed with it.

In the absence of external support and a sufficiently reliable target of loyalty, there is really no need to fight stubbornly and waste the manpower and soldiers.

He originally planned to let Wang Lang continue to serve as the prefect of Kuaiji County.

However, Wang Lang refused, saying that he did not want to stay in this remote place anymore and wanted to develop near Lujiang.

Moreover, Kuaiji County was often harassed by the Shanyue, and Wang Lang was exhausted both physically and mentally.

Shanyue actually does not refer to a specific ethnic minority, but is a general term for various armed forces gathered in the mountains.

In short, they are enhanced versions of bandits, like maggots in the bones, and it is difficult to completely eliminate them.

Generally, we can only maintain good relations with them and prevent them from coming down the mountain to cause trouble.

Because there are many mountains near Kuaiji County and Wu County.

These Shanyue people often roam among the people, and it is difficult to find their traces.

Naturally, Lu Bu agreed to Wang Lang's request.

During the process of taking over Kuaiji, Gu Yong suddenly reported:

"My lord, news has come from Yuzhang County that the governor Zhuge Xuan has dismissed his 20,000 soldiers and resigned from his post to retire to the countryside."

"Oh?"

Lu Bu was quite surprised by Zhuge Xuan's decision.

The other party is unwilling to hand over the military power and would rather disband the soldiers than let him get these 20,000 soldiers.

But it's no big deal.

Soldiers are just one of a territory's resources.

There are also fields, population, local specialties, etc. These are all real resources!
Lu Bu thought Zhuge Xuan's decision was very wise.

As long as he can have actual control over Yuzhang County, he will be able to recruit soldiers sooner or later.

There is no need to waste one's own soldiers, which is equivalent to increasing the military strength in disguise.

However, Lu Bu had a vague feeling that things were not that simple.

He felt that anything involving the word "Zhuge" was hidden.

But I really can't figure out what the mystery is.

In desperation, Lu Bu no longer thought about it and planned to lead the army himself to take over Yuzhang County as soon as possible to prevent other ignorant guys from occupying the magpie's nest.

Lu Bu rode on his red rabbit horse and led his army through the streets.

At this time, a drunk bearded man suddenly rushed out of the alley and yelled at Lu Bu:

"You are a disloyal and unrighteous... traitorous bastard, you actually forced my master to surrender to you!

"Do you really think you can conquer the world with your bravery? Hiccup~"

Hearing this sudden curse, Lu Bu's expression changed slightly.

Although he has always had a mild temper and doesn't get angry easily.

In addition, we took Kuaiji and Yuzhang without bloodshed, so I am in a good mood at the moment.

But he still felt very upset when someone suddenly scolded him in the street.

Lu Bu looked at the man intently.

Although the other person had a big beard, he was not too old, only about thirty years old.

Moreover, although he looked rough, he was wearing civil servant's clothes and was obviously a civil servant in Kuaiji County.

Before he could speak, Wen Pin, who was accompanying him, had already rushed out, pointing the copper knife in his hand directly at the bearded man:
"Hey! Who are you? How dare you insult my master in the street? Are you looking for death?"

Hearing Wen Pin's scolding, the bearded man immediately laughed and retorted:

"You may look quite brave, but you are just a crude warrior without vision or brains!

"You actually assisted the bastard, are you also a bastard!?"

"presumptuous!"

Wen Pin was furious. He rode forward and chopped the opponent's neck with the sword in his hand.

However, when the blade was about to fall, he suddenly remembered that there were many people around him looking at him.

If he killed this man in the street, it would affect his master's reputation...

He, who was always calm, immediately calmed down, flipped the blade, and hit the bearded man's abdomen hard with the side of it!

The man was immediately knocked to the ground and vomited on the ground.

After vomiting, he seemed to be slightly more sober.

The bearded man looked at Wen Pin and Lu Bu on their horses in confusion.

Only then did Lu Bu ride forward and said with a smile:
"Who are you? Why are you insulting me in the street?"

The bearded man looked at the shining sword in Wen Pin's hand, and his drunkenness became more sober.

He suddenly realized who was in front of him, and quickly fell to the ground, touching his forehead to the ground, and replied in a trembling voice:

"Wen, Marquis Wen is above, and I, Yu Fan, am the Gongcao of Kuaiji County..."

"Yu Fan?"

Hearing this name, Lu Bu's eyes lit up.

Although this guy is not particularly famous, he is undoubtedly a very talented person in history.

He has good skills in politics and strategy.

It's just that he is a drunkard by nature, often causing trouble due to drinking, and he speaks bluntly.

Therefore, he was disliked by Sun Quan in history and was demoted to Jiaozhou many times.

But Lu Bu knew very well that this man had real talent and knowledge.

His mood suddenly improved, and he immediately smiled and said:
“They say the truth comes out when drunk, it seems like you are really dissatisfied with me.

"I quite admire your rebellious look just now.

"It's a bit ugly to be so servile now.

"Tell me, what other aspects do you think I have done poorly?"

Hearing what Lu Bu said, Yu Fan quickly lowered his head.

He likes to speak frankly and give advice, but he is not afraid of death.

But at this moment, Lu Bu gave him a chance to speak. He remained silent for a long time, but still couldn't suppress the urge to speak up. He raised his head and said:

“Your Excellency claims to love the people like your own children, yet you still start wars time and again.

"In my opinion, you are a hypocritical person.

"And Governor Wang Lang governed Kuaiji well and made no mistakes.

"Why did you deprive him of the official position granted by the court and invade his territory?"

After listening to Yu Fan's questions, Lu Bu finally understood why Sun Quan in history hated him.

The other party is exactly the same as Zhang Zhao, both of them are the kind of people who can't tolerate any grain of sand in their eyes.

When they see the monarch making a mistake, they will point it out immediately, and they don't know how to express it in a tactful way...

He also knew that his so-called love for the people like his own children was somewhat exaggerated.

But in order to win people's hearts, you must say this.

But the other party pulled off his mask and hit him directly where it hurts, which is really hateful!
(End of this chapter)