Lu Bu, God of War of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 420 Ma Teng leaves
"Mr. Xun Yu, how is our plan going?" Ten days later, Lu Bu asked everyone to discuss the matter, and asked Xun Yu first.

"General Qi, these days, the market in Chang'an has basically begun to recover. Due to the last war, the local tyrants are very enthusiastic about arming, and the spoils of the army have also been sold at a very good price. It won't take long. You can sell all the weapons you have in your hands." Xun Yu said after bowing to Lu Bu.

"Hehe, not bad, but I don't know how Mr. Xun Yu plans to deal with these local tycoons next?" Lu Bu asked with interest.

"I have already thought about it. Once Haoqiang has weapons, he will definitely form his own private soldiers. At that time, as long as the general orders all the private soldiers, the imperial court will send personnel to be responsible for training and commanding. In this way, the general can control all of them. The local private soldiers of our Longxi Armed Forces School happen to have graduated, and we will directly send them to take over the private soldiers of the powerful in various places. In this way, although these soldiers are the private soldiers of the powerful in name, they can Wouldn't it be a great thing to kill two birds with one stone if it is controlled in the general's hands without the general paying for it?" Xun Yu said after pondering for a while.

"Hahaha, Mr. Xun Yu is really my ovary. There is a gentleman planning for me, so I don't have to worry about everything, hahaha, but in this way, I'm afraid the powerful people will make peace with us." After hearing Xun Yu's words, Lu Bu suddenly became enlightened. If Xun Yu's plan was successful, wouldn't it mean that Lu Bu could send tens of thousands more troops without paying a single penny?It is simply a brilliant idea to let others raise troops and take care of training and commanding yourself.

"There will definitely be a rebound, but these soldiers and horses will also guard their homes and homes for them to a certain extent. Coupled with the prestige of the general and the influence of the court, it will not be too difficult to implement it. Besides, Yong The wars in Liangzhou have been ordinary these years, and the powerful forces are not too strong, so it shouldn't be too difficult to implement." Xun Yu said with a frown.Apparently Xun Yu had studied his plan thoroughly, so he dared to boast in front of Lu Bu.

"With Mr.'s words, I feel relieved. Mister just let go and do it. I will definitely support you." Lu Bu nodded to Xun Yu, expressing his support for Dao.

"I'm already dissatisfied with the general's high expectations." Xun Yu said hastily cupping his hands.

"General Qi, there is a military report from Heqi City, saying that the Xianbei people have changed." Lu Bu just finished speaking with Xun Yu, Zhang Liao came out and cupped his hands to Lu Bu.

"Is it a peaceful city? Is the Kobe bear finally unbearable?" Lu Bu was not surprised when he heard the Xianbei people's actions, but just smiled faintly.

"The general is willing to be the vanguard and lead the troops to attack Xianbei." Zang Ba was the first to stand up and bow his hands to Lu Bu when he heard that there was a battle.As if he was afraid that Lu Bu would forget him.

"The subordinates are also willing to be the vanguard to kill the enemy for the general." At this time, Dian Wei also rushed out with a loud cry. Although Dian Wei's personality is a little more calm than Zang Ba, it doesn't mean that Dian Wei doesn't want to go up battlefield.

"Hahaha, I, Lu Bu, understand everyone's thoughts." Seeing that there were still people asking for a fight, Lu Bu laughed, waved his hands at the crowd, and stopped everyone from fighting, and then said: "Kobe Bear is just a small player, since he If you think about it, let's train our soldiers." Although Lu Bu occupied Yongzhou, in Yongzhou, Lu Bu's real trusted soldiers and horses were only more than 4 troops brought by him. Compared with the soldiers and horses he received later, they have become For a small number, Lu Bu just took advantage of this opportunity to train and integrate these soldiers and horses.

"General, the situation here in Yongzhou is not stable enough, but it is not appropriate for the general to leave Yongzhou at this time." When he heard that Lu Bu was going to mobilize troops, Xun Yu who was on the side hurriedly persuaded him that Lu Bu must have occupied Yongzhou for less than a month. Soldiers are not conducive to the stability of Yongzhou.

"Don't worry, Mr. Xun Yu. I have my own opinion on this. Ma Teng's injury is almost healed these days, and he should be allowed to go out for activities. Besides, since I have become the master of Yongzhou, the territory of Yongzhou can no longer It's time for counties and counties like Anding, Xinping, and Beidi that have been eaten away by Xianbei to return to the arms of the big Han." After scanning the sitting generals around, Lu Bu said majesticly.Originally, Yongzhou was a big state, but it was eaten away by foreigners such as Xianbei taking advantage of the weakness of the big Han. Now the counties and counties of Yongzhou north of the Yellow River have been eaten away by foreigners a lot, and they just took this opportunity to take them back together.

"I am willing to fight on the battlefield, wrapping the corpse in horse leather." Hearing what Lu Bu said, all the generals in the hall were excited, and quickly bowed down to Lu Bu.

"Wei Xu listened to the order, ordering you to lead five thousand cavalry from the headquarters and rush back to Liangzhou to assist General Gao Shun in defending Xiliang." Lu Bu's first order was not to send troops to attack, but to let Wei Xu lead his troops back to Liangzhou. In order to attack Chang'an, Lu Bu had almost wiped out Liangzhou's soldiers and horses. At this time, Liangzhou's defense was already very weak. Once the Xianbei people attacked on a large scale, it was inevitable that other tribes would attack Liangzhou.With Wei Xu's cavalry, they can support back and forth between the cities. Although the defensive force is still weak, it has increased a lot of mobility.

"Eh? It's the general." Hearing Lu Bu's order, Wei Xu was obviously not mentally prepared. He was taken aback for a moment, and Wei Xu naturally didn't understand why Lu Bu sent himself to Xiliang at this time, but he saw Lu Bu's eyes sweeping over. He quickly agreed, turned and left.

"Zhang Liao, you lead the [-] cavalry from the headquarters and Zang Ba's [-] cavalry, and join Tai Shici's [-] iron chain horses to meet the enemy in Heqi City. Remember to rescue all our troops in Heqi City." Lu Bu Looking at Zhang Liao, he ordered.

"Yes, don't worry, general." After speaking, Zhang Liao turned around and left with Zang Ba and Tai Shici.

"Is the general going to give up Heqi City?" Zhang Liao and the others had just left, and Xie Yu asked a little puzzled.These days, Lv Bu fought with the Xianbei people a lot, but this time Lv Bu actually asked Zhang Liao to bring back the people from Heqi City. You must know that Heqi City is one of the sources of income in Lv Bu's hands, although this source of income is very important to the current Lv Bu. It's nothing to say, but who would think that they have too much money?

"Kobe Bear is so patient. When I took Liangzhou, Kobe Bear sent troops here, and later sent troops to Heqi City. However, Kobe Bear has been defeated repeatedly, but he has been defeated repeatedly. He doesn't remember long. Why is that?" Hearing Xun Yu's question, Lu Bu didn't explain anything, but asked thoughtfully.

"The general thinks that Kobe Bear is holding back because he wants to make a bigger move?" Looking at Lu Bu's expression, Xun Yu thought of a bad result.

"Yeah, winter is here, and it's not just our army that lacks food and grass. The Xianbei tribes obviously don't have much money to go. Since they don't have food and grass to survive the winter, it seems that I can only help them reduce their population." Lu Bu said lightly. , It sounds like you are talking about an irrelevant thing, but everyone who heard it knows what Lu Bu’s words mean. The upcoming war will be a killing war, and both sides need to Food and grass to sustain themselves, no food to feed others, and naturally no need for captives.

"Uh, general, you haven't said what we're going to do?" At this moment, Dian Wei opened his mouth and suddenly said to Lu Bu.Just now when Zang Ba asked for a fight, Dian Wei also asked for a fight.But now that Lu Bu hasn't mentioned it, Dian Wei is naturally a little anxious.

"Hehe, go back and guard the palace. If there is no call from His Majesty in the future, don't let other people disturb His Majesty's rest." Lu Bu smiled at Dian Wei, but said something that made Dian Wei noncommittal. Obviously this time Dian Wei has nothing to do with the expedition, but this does not mean that Dian Wei can be idle, Dian Wei needs to pay attention to the safety of Emperor Xian at all times, and at the same time get rid of those veterans who want to contact Emperor Xian.

"It seems that we and Xianbei are about to have another fierce battle. At this time, how will the general plan to use Ma Teng?" Xun Yu asked at this time.In fact, to start a war with the Xianbei people, it is best to let the Xianbei people fight Ma Teng's army. In this way, Lu Bu's army can naturally benefit from it, but Ma Teng and the Xianbei people are obviously not so stupid, and they want to make the two sides fight , but it is not an easy task.

"Have someone release all the captured Ma Teng army out of the city. In addition, inform Ma Teng and Ma Chao that I will see them off outside the north gate at noon tomorrow." Lu Bu had already made arrangements for Ma Teng, but let Ma Teng leave Whether to let the tiger go back to the mountain, or to leave a pawn for himself to fight for hegemony in the future, this is something that even Lu Bu can't figure out now, but with Ma Teng in Bingzhou, it is a kind of check for both Xianbei and Yuan Shao. This is indeed unquestionable. Since I have no way to expand my territory now and need to recuperate, let others get busy first. From this point of view, there is nothing wrong with it, and this can also set an example of Lu Bu's benevolence and righteousness. There are very few people who are sure to let their enemies go, and there are even more unique heroes who can let their enemies go.

"That's good. Ma Teng's army will go through the Xianbei people's place when they go to Bingzhou. I think it will make the Xianbei people a little bit afraid, and buy some time for General Zhang Liao." Regarding the matter of Lu Bu letting Ma Teng go, Xun Yu was still slightly critical. But since Lu Bu had already made up his mind, Xun Yu naturally had nothing to say.

The next day outside the north gate of Chang'an City, tens of thousands of soldiers lined up neatly. These soldiers and horses were the soldiers and horses of Ma Teng's army, but compared with the past, the equipment of these soldiers and horses was much simpler. Liang Tieqi's armor was outstanding. As for the other soldiers, most of them could only get a broken sword. As for their other original equipment, they were either collected by Lu Bu's army or sold by Lu Bu's army.

(End of this chapter)