Lu Bu, God of War of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 423 Qingzhou Controversy
However, Lu Bu led [-] troops from Chang'an straight out of Tongguan, and within a few days came to a dangerous pass, which was the famous Hangu Pass.

"General, Hangu Pass is ahead, and Hongnong is just beyond Hangu Pass. If Zhang Ji wants to resist us, the only way out is to intercept us in front of Hangu Pass." Looking at the dangerous terrain in front of him, Zhang Liao reminded Lu Bu.

"Since this is the case, let's go meet Zhang Ji for a while." After speaking, Lu Bu stopped the army horses, set up camp on the spot, and took only a thousand wolf riders to Hangu Pass.

When Lu Bu came to Hangu Pass, he only saw the pennants flying fiercely at Hangu Pass. It was obvious that Zhang Ji was already prepared after receiving the news that Lu Bu wanted to pass.

"Master Lu Bu, the imperial lieutenant, is here. Please, your general Zhang Ji, come forward and answer." Lu Bu waved to the soldiers around him, and the soldiers immediately stepped forward and shouted at Guan Guan.

"It turns out that General Lu Bu is coming, and I'm not far away to welcome you." As soon as Lu Bu reported his name, the city gate in front of Hangu Pass was wide open. Zhang Ji led Zhang Xiu and other soldiers came out to welcome him. These people have been waiting for Lu Bu's arrival.

"Hehe, General Zhang Ji, I haven't seen you for a long time, the general's demeanor is still the same as before." Seeing Zhang Ji coming out, Lu Bu rode over to welcome him. Move the knife and gun.

"Hehe, I'm old, but I'm a general, and I've become a captain of the court. My future is limitless." As he said that, Zhang Ji came to Lu Bu's horse, jumped off his horse and walked towards Lu Bu.

"The brothers we used to be together are not many anymore." Seeing Zhang Ji like this, Lu Bu also jumped off the horse, stretched out his hand and held Zhang Ji's hand tightly and said.

What Lu Bu said was to tell Zhang Ji that he was a nostalgic person, and he didn't want to start a war with Zhang Ji, which caused the two sides to fight to the death.

"Master Taiwei is right." Zhang Ji turned around and waved behind him, and saw Zhang Xiu walking over at this moment, dragging a delicate wooden box in his hand, only to hear Zhang Ji continue to say: "This It's the seal of Hongnong Taishou, please accept it, Lord Taiwei." As soon as he said that, Zhang Ji turned around and took the seal from Zhang Xiu, and offered it to Lu Bu with both hands.

"Hehe, Lu Bu is very pleased that you and I can work together in the future." Seeing this scene, Lu Bu waved his hand to let someone else take over the seal, but he grabbed Zhang Ji's hand again and patted it lightly.

"Hey, I've been fighting for many years, and I'm getting old, so I don't want to live a life without swords and guns." Seeing that Lu Bu accepted the seal ribbon, Zhang Ji's eyelids raised slightly, obviously reluctant, but he also knew that this was not something he could resist Yes, he said with a sigh while drooping his eyelids.

"Hehe, this must be your nephew Zhang Xiu. He is indeed a handsome man, but I don't know if he is willing to serve in our army." Lu Bu glanced at Zhang Ji, then turned to Zhang Xiu and looked at Zhang Ji with interest. Xiu said.

"I am worried, General Lao. This is indeed my nephew Zhang Xiu, but he is still too young to make things happen." Seeing Lu Bu looking at Zhang Xiu, Zhang Ji suddenly became nervous. But tense.

"Zhang Xiu has met Mr. Taiwei, thank you Mr. Taiwei for his cultivation." He is different from Zhang Ji, Zhang Xiu is young and is about to start a career. Now that his uncle has defected to Lu Bu, it can be said that Zhang Ji The end of my life's career, but it is different for Zhang Xiu. Joining Lu Bu's command will mean that Zhang Xiu will have a bigger stage and develop in a wider space.

"Hehe, it really is a boy born from a hero. From now on, your uncle's soldiers and horses will be under your jurisdiction. In two days, you will take them north to Hanoi. As long as you can capture Hanoi, you will be the new Hanoi prefect." Now, as for your uncle, don't worry, I will find a good seat for him in the court." Lu Bu held Zhang Ji's hand tightly, and said to Zhang Xiu who was beside him.

Hearing these words in Zhang Xiu's ears, Zhang Xiu was both nervous and excited.Although Lu Bu took Zhang Ji away, he was obviously suspected of taking hostages, but this gave Zhang Xiu a chance to play. Before Zhang Xiu was blocked by Zhang Ji, although Zhang Xiu's road became very easy, but At the same time, it also restricted the development of Zhang Xiu, but now it is different, Lu Bu came and took Zhang Ji away, Zhang Xiu can take over Zhang Ji's tens of thousands of soldiers and horses at once, and suddenly become a man of the world.The choice made Zhang Xiu very embarrassed, but at this time, facing Lu Bu, he seemed to be unable to object, unable to object, because the distance between the three of them was very close at this time, as long as Lu Bu was willing, he could take the lives of the two at any time, and then Annexed Hongnong.

"Thank you, Lord Taiwei. The subordinates will do their best to live up to your trust." After Zhang Xiu hesitated a little, she knelt down on one knee towards Lu Bu, expressing her submission.

"Hahaha, it's so good." Seeing this scene, Lu Bu laughed loudly, turned around and said to the soldiers behind him, "Send the army to enter the pass." It is undefended fat.

Hongnong's matter can be resolved in this way, and a stone in Lu Bu's heart fell to the ground.Since Dong Zhuo withdrew from Yongzhou, Sizhou, as a buffer zone between Dong Zhuo and the princes of Shandong, has been in the position of no one. Now Lu Bu has taken Zhang Ji, the biggest force in Sizhou, which is equivalent to Sizhou already under Lu Bu. In his hands, and as long as he wins Sizhou, Lu Bu can advance and attack, retreat and defend, and can start his own pace of unifying the world.

Three days later, Zhang Xiu bid farewell to Zhang Ji, and took Zhang Ji's original deployment and embarked on the journey north to Hanoi. At the same time, Lu Bu transferred troops from Yongzhou to launch an attack on various counties and counties in Sizhou from Hongnong. .At this time, Lu Bu also had a middle-aged scribe beside him. This person was none other than Zhang Ji's counselor Jia Xu.

"Mr. Jia Xu, you will stay by my side and help me in the future. With my strength today, Mr. Jia Xu will not refuse again, right?" Lu Bu and Jia Xu are old acquaintances, but Lu Bu used to live under the fence. , lack of strength, so I did not make such a request to Jia Xu, but today, Lv Bu is in power and is about to start a war in the world, so he really needs more people to help.

"Your Majesty Taiwei has a lot of talents nowadays, and Jia Xu is still needed there. Mr. Xun Yu has the talent of Wang Zuo. As long as you make good use of it, you will be able to achieve great things." Hearing Lu Bu's words, Jia Xu declined reluctantly. road.

"Hehe, sir, you are too humble. Although Xun Yu has the talent of Wang Zuo, he is not enough to make decisions before the battle. Some things are not as clear as Mr. Jia Xu. Mr. stay in our army and be my military advisor in the future." Lu Bu is very clear about Xun Yu's talent. Xun Yu's talent lies in planning large-scale operations, logistics deployment, and contributing to various government affairs. It is not as good as Lu Bu's expedition this time. Xun Yu is in charge of the overall situation and deploying places in Chang'an.However, there is no military adviser in Lu Bu's army, so he can only rely on Lu Bu to figure it out. When the situation was not complicated before, Lu Bu could naturally handle it. But now Sizhou has Ma Teng and Yuan Shao in the north, Cao Cao in the east, and Yuan Shu and Liu Biao in the south. Now, the situation has become extremely complicated. Under such circumstances, Lu Bu needs a military adviser to help him analyze the situation so that he can adopt the most effective strategy.

"After that, I will take care of you, Captain Lao." Looking at Lu Bu who was obviously unwilling to give up, Jia Xu agreed. Through the conversation just now, Jia Xu already understood that Lu Bu would never let her go. , so he could only nod in agreement.

"Hahaha, okay, Mr. is here, Lu Bu has no worries." Seeing that Jia Xu finally agreed, Lu Bu laughed loudly. I understand that with Zhang Ji and Zhang Xiu's strength, even if I don't split them up, they have no ability to fight against me. The real point is Jia Xu. As long as Jia Xu can be subdued, the two of them will naturally be at ease. Jia Xu finally agreed to help her, and Lu Bu had nothing to worry about.

At the same time that Cao Cao sent troops to Qingzhou, Yuan Shao of Jizhou was also staring at the map in a daze.

"Yuan Gong, what are you thinking about?" At this moment, a voice suddenly sounded, but it was Ju Shou who came to Yuan Shao's side at some time.

"Today is the time for Cao Cao to send troops to Qingzhou. Look at Qingzhou, how can it fall into the hands of others." Hearing someone questioning, Yuan Shao didn't raise his head, just looked at the map of Qingzhou, and said calmly.

"Hehe, I have a plan to protect Duke Yuan from Qingzhou. I wonder if Duke Yuan is willing to listen to it?" Hearing Yuan Shao's words, Ju Shou laughed and said softly.

"Quick, come and listen." Hearing that Jushou has a solution, Yuan Shao looked at Jushou with surprise and asked quickly.

I saw Jushou smiling, leaning on Yuan Shao's ear and whispering in Yuan Shao's ears. After a quarter of an hour, Yuan Shao's face suddenly became happy, and Yuan Shao slapped his thigh and shouted: "Good idea, good idea."

A few days later, a rare guest came to the mansion of Zhang Yan, the commander of the Qingzhou Yellow Turban Army. This person was none other than Yuan Shao's adviser, Ju Shou.

"I have admired Mr. Jushou's name for a long time, but I don't know what you can learn from my visit here?" Looking at Jushou in front of him, Zhang Yan asked thoughtfully.

"My patriarch, Shang Rende, knows that General Zhang Yan is a hero, so let me come down to show the general a clear path." Looking at Zhang Yan in front of him, Ju Shou said flatly.Although the relationship between the two parties is hostile, but now that the court is declining in troubled times, sometimes the princes will contact the Yellow Turban to make some deals, such as exchanging food and weapons after the Yellow Turban robs important people?Or the princes bought the Yellow Turbans to attack other princes or something.So the two sides are no strangers.

(End of this chapter)