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

Chapter 43 Little Overlord Sun Ce! (Thanks to [Yu Feng] for the monthly ticket support~)
Half a month passed by unknowingly.

It is already the end of October.

As the weather gradually turned colder, the soldiers put on thicker clothes.

Lu Bu came to the prison again.

Huang Zu and Liu Xian, who were full of energy two months ago, now look haggard.

During this period, Liu Biao sent an envoy to discuss exchanging resources for the two captives.

However, when Lu Bu proposed to exchange the two for five thousand soldiers, the messenger went back and never received any news again.

Obviously, in Liu Biao's view, it was not worthwhile to exchange five thousand troops for these two people.

Lu Bu looked at the two men who had been unwilling to surrender and said in a calm voice:

“Today is the last time I will persuade you two to surrender.

"If you two still don't surrender after today, I will not keep you any longer."

The two people in the cell didn't react at all, as if they were numb.

Lu Bu sighed:
“General Huang, in Liu Biao’s eyes, you are not even worth 5,000 soldiers, but in my eyes, you are worth thousands of soldiers!

"If you were my subordinate, I would be willing to exchange you for 10,000 men, not to mention 5,000!
"Why would you remain loyal to someone who has abandoned you?"

Huang Zu pursed his lips, and with his disheveled appearance, he didn't say much.

Seeing this, Lu Bu looked at the distraught Liu Xian:

“Liu Biejia, when Liu Biao’s envoy came, he didn’t even mention your name specifically.

“It shows that you don’t have much value in their hearts.

“But I believe that I was born with talents that will be useful!

"If you are willing to surrender to me, your talents will be fully utilized.

"Besides, you are a civilian official, no one will laugh at you even if you surrender.

"Why continue to maintain empty loyalty to someone who doesn't value you at all?"

Liu Xian was silent for a long time, and finally said in a hoarse voice:

"Mr. Liu... is willing to surrender."

Huang Zu, who was in the same cell, glared at him fiercely.

However, Lu Bu had already smiled and had the cell opened, and fished out the stinking Liu Xian:

"Liu Biejia should have done this a long time ago. Someone, quickly send Liu Biejia to take a bath and change clothes, so that he can have a good rest!"

After Liu Xian left, Lu Bu persuaded Huang Zu again:

“General Huang, a person’s life is long, but also short.

“We shouldn’t hang ourselves on a tree. Only by living can we have the opportunity to realize more value in life.

"Doesn't General Huang want to achieve success and fame, and be remembered for eternity?"

Seeing that Huang Zu still said nothing, Lu Bu sighed and shook his head:

“General Huang, please give this one final thought.

"If it doesn't fall before midnight, you will never see the sun tomorrow."

After saying that, Lu Bu left, leaving Huang Zu with a look of resignation and clenched fists...

evening.

Lü Bu was having dinner with his wife and daughter when he suddenly saw Song Xian, the commander of the Jianwu Army, coming to report:

"My lord, Huang Zu has surrendered!"

"Really!"

A look of surprise appeared on Lu Bu's face.

Although Huang Zu is not as good as famous generals like Zhang Liao and Wei Yan, he is comparable to second-rate generals such as Hou Cheng and Song Xian.

He is particularly capable in commanding troops, otherwise he would not have almost forced Zhang Liao into a desperate situation.

Of course, Zhang Liao is still very young and has a lot of room for improvement.

But there are still few generals who can force him into a desperate situation.

Moreover, the death of Sun Jian, the fierce tiger of Jiangdong, was also closely related to Huang Zu!

Lu Bu asked Song Xian to treat him well and let him recover to the state of leading the army to fight as soon as possible. However, as soon as Song Xian left, Liu Ye hurried over:

"My lord! According to reports from the front, Yuan Shu ordered Sun Ce to lead 5,000 troops to attack our Yundu County!

“Liu Biao of Xiangyang has also assembled 10,000 troops at Hanjin Port and is heading towards Xiakou Port.

"In addition, General Gao Shun from Lujiang reported:
"Kong Jun of Runan led an army of 10,000 to march towards our Lu'anhou State.

"Zhang Chao of Guangling led 7,000 troops to our Shiting!

"The four armies, totaling 32,000 men, are approaching our army!"

Lu Bu's face changed instantly!
Then he forced himself to calm down and soon guessed that it was Qiao Rui who wrote the letter asking Yuan Shu to send troops.

If it was only Yuan Shu or Liu Biao who attacked, he wouldn't have to worry too much.

But unexpectedly, the other party actually instigated Zhang Chao and Kong Jun to come along.

Thirty-two thousand men...almost caught up with his total military strength.

He was supposed to marry Huang Yueying next month, but now it seems that he may not be able to make it.

Seeing the anxiety on Lu Bu's face, Liu Ye immediately comforted him:

"Don't worry, lord. Although the enemy is coming with great force, isn't this an opportunity for our army?

“If we can make it through, the surrounding forces will be greatly weakened, and our army will be in high spirits!
"By then, those incompetent people will have no choice but to crawl at our feet!"

Lu Bu gradually calmed down and actually smiled:

"Zi Yang's words make sense. And as the defenders of the city, our army has a huge advantage.

"I panicked for a moment and almost didn't understand the situation..."

After a brief pause, Lu Bu continued:

“Although the 10,000 troops led by Liu Biao are the largest in number, they must pass through Xiakou Port in order to land.

"Zi Yang, have Zhang Liao take Cai Mao and Zhang Yun with 5,000 soldiers to guard Xiakou Harbor.

“As for the 5,000 soldiers and horses brought by Sun Ce, although they are the smallest in number.

"But Sun Ce is a very brave fellow, and I heard that Zhou Yu has already joined him.

"With Zhou Yu's help, these five thousand soldiers are even as good as fifty thousand!
“I will personally lead 10,000 troops to fight against them.

"As for Kong Jun, although he has two brave generals, Zhou Cang and Liao Hua, he does not have a resourceful military advisor.

"Zhang Chao is even less of a threat. His subordinate Zang Hong has some brains, but he is not a brave general.

"Zi Yang can quickly return to Lujiang to support his father.

"With your planning and strategy, and with Xiaofu's 1,000 trap camps and 20,000 soldiers, I believe the situation over there will be easier to resolve!"

After listening to Lu Bu's deployment, Liu Ye nodded approvingly:
“My lord, your thoughts are no different from mine.

“However, I have another plan that can increase our army’s chances of victory.

"If this strategy succeeds, Kong Jun's army will be defeated without a fight!"

……

Yundu County is located between mountains and has a high terrain.

Although it is easy to defend and difficult to attack, it is also far away from other county towns.

Once surrounded, they will be isolated and helpless.

Lu Bu looked at the topographic map around Yundu, thinking about the enemy's possible next move.

At this time, Cheng Lian, the captain of Fenwu, came to report:
"My lord, the enemy has stationed in Yiyang Township. General Sun Ce sent a letter."

"Read it." Lu Bu said lightly.

Cheng Lian opened the book and got stuck on the first word:

"Thirty-three……"

"A slave of three surnames, huh?" Lu Bu smiled calmly, "I'm used to it. Keep reading."

"Yes... You have taken my lord's five thousand soldiers and refused to return them. You are an unfaithful, unrighteous and unfilial person! Surrender as soon as possible and I will leave you with your whole body!

“Also, I heard that Huang Zu, the enemy who killed my father, surrendered to you. If you hand him over, I will spare your life!

"If you don't agree, I, Little Overlord Sun Ce, will personally take your heads and hang them at the riverside!"

(End of this chapter)