Lu Bu, God of War of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 438 Sending troops to Yanzhou
"What does Gongtai think?" After hearing Han Fu's words, Zhang Miao nodded. Han Fu's words were still very convincing to Zhang Miao. Since Lu Bu could let the defeated Ma Teng go, Zhang Miao took the initiative. Surrendering to Lu Bu, and by the way offering up Yanzhou, then Lu Bu should be more kind to himself.But Zhang Miao still didn't make up his mind, and turned to ask Chen Gong.

"I also think it's a good idea to cooperate with Lu Bu. Although Lu Bu was notorious in the past, he has changed his ways in recent years. What's more, compared to Cao Cao's treachery, Lu Bu is a much better person." In Chen Gong's opinion , although Lu Bu has many shortcomings, but these shortcomings are clearly stated there. Rather cute.What's more, a character like Lu Bu, as long as someone can guide Lu Bu well, he will not do such a bad thing, and Chen Gong is still very confident about this.

"It's just that Lu Bu is now at war with Yuan Shu, so I'm afraid he might not be able to go to Yanzhou." Hearing what the two said, Zhang Miao naturally had no doubts about Lu Bu, but he still said worriedly.

"Please rest assured, my lord. I heard that Lu Bu's army captured Wancheng not long ago. In this way, Yuan Shu was completely blocked from Sizhou. With Wancheng in hand, Yuan Shu wanted to deal with Lu Bu's army. It's very difficult." Hearing Zhang Miao's worry, Chen Gong said with confidence.

"In this case, I would like to ask Gongtai to go to Sizhou in person to discuss this matter with Lu Bu. I will also use this time to contact the old department and make other preparations." Seeing Chen Gong's confidence, Zhang Miao also nodded. Said.Now Zhang Miao also wants to give it a go, and he is unwilling to continue like this in Cao Cao's hands.

"Lord Tao Qian, Chen Gong has done his best for what you entrusted to me, and I hope you can escape this disaster." After leaving Zhang Miao's mansion, Chen Gong raised his head to look at the blue sky, and said leisurely as if he was relieved from a heavy burden.It turned out that Jian Yong came to look for Zhang Miao this time, but he brought a letter from Tao Qian to Zhang Miao, and even a letter from Tao Qian to Chen Gong. In any case, to help Tao Qian, and at the same time open the path of Chen Gong, Chen Gong was originally a very ambitious person who wanted to make a career, but after getting in touch with Cao Cao, he felt the darkness in the hearts of the world. He defected to Zhang Miao's subordinates and remained unknown until today, when Chen Gong finally came out, thinking that Chen Gong had finally found a chance to put Cao Cao to death. deadly.

However, when Mi Zhu followed Liu Guanzhang to Youzhou to meet Gongsun Zan, Yuan Shao's soldiers and horses in Jizhou were already on their way to attack Youzhou, and at this time Youzhou was also in a state of busy preparations.

"Hey, I am very sympathetic to Tao Inspector's experience, and I really want to personally lead troops to Xuzhou to help Tao Inspector, but now that the war in Youzhou is approaching, I'm afraid there is nothing I can do." Looking at the three brothers Mi Zhu, Liu Guan, and Zhang in front of him, Gongsun Zan But he sighed and said with a helpless look.

"Master Gongsun's difficulties, I can understand very well, but Tao Cishi is popular all over the world, he is a king of benevolence and righteousness. If such a person cannot be rescued, it will make the world feel cold. The war is tense on the side of the lord, but the younger brother is willing. On behalf of my lord, I made this trip, but my younger brother has no more than a thousand soldiers, so I really can't do what I want, so please ask my lord Gongsun to borrow troops from me to solve Xuzhou's urgent need." Hearing Gongsun Zan's words, Liu Bei also knew that Gongsun Zan was just evading, but Liu Bei The words gave Gongsun Zan enough face, only saying that he was helping Tao Qian for Gongsun Zan, which pushed Gongsun Zan into a corner.

"In that case, I'll send Zhao Yun to lead two thousand Qingqi along with you. I really hope Governor Tao Qian can avoid this calamity." Looking at Liu Bei and Mi Zhu in front of him, Gongsun Zan finally agreed, but the There are really not many soldiers and horses, only two thousand Qingqi led by Zhao Yun.Fortunately, Qingqi is fast enough to rush back to Xuzhou, which is convenient.

"So, thank you, Mr. Gongsun, without further ado, I will take my leave now." Seeing that Gongsun Zan had already decided to send Zhao Yun and two thousand Qingqi, Liu Bei didn't say much, he quickly thanked him and led Mi Zhu out.Although there are still fewer soldiers and horses, Liu Bei doesn't value these. Compared with soldiers, Liu Bei values ​​​​the general Zhao Yun of this army, a brave and resourceful general, which Liu Bei admires very much.

When Chen Gong came to Luoyang, Luoyang was still a dilapidated city. Originally, Lu Bu was thinking about repairing Luoyang, and then considering whether it was necessary for the emperor to move back when the situation stabilized. I can't take care of it, because the cost of expanding the army is already huge, and Lu Bu is unwilling to search for people's wealth, which has led to extremely tight expenses in the recent period. The financial and tax revenues of Liang Erzhou have also increased greatly, and the business of the Heqi Chamber of Commerce is also booming, which makes it possible for Lu Bu to not be without rice now.But even so, Lu Bu smiled when he saw the teams of recruits training outside the dilapidated Luoyang City. After Xun Yu in Chang'an received Lu Bu's order to increase his troops by [-], the first batch of [-] soldiers was already training. At this time, the soldiers outside Luoyang City were exactly the [-] recruits Lu Bu had recruited in Sizhou. With these soldiers, Lu Bu would not need to worry too much about the daily defense of some important cities in Sizhou.

"My lord, there is a secret envoy from Yanzhou asking to see you." Lu Bu was staring at his recruits in a daze, but Jia Xu had arrived at Lu Bu's side at some point, and said mysteriously.

"Yanzhou Secret Envoy?" Hearing Jia Xu's words, Lu Bu was inexplicably taken aback. He didn't know what kind of medicine Jia Xu was selling in the gourd, but based on his trust in Jia Xu, Lu Bu turned around and asked. Said: "What happened?"

"Your Excellency, you'll find out if you go and have a look. I can only say it's a good thing." Jia Xu smiled mysteriously and didn't say much.

When Lu Bu came to the military tent, he saw a handsome young scribe standing in front of him. It was Chen Gong who had come to look for Lu Bu.

"I'm at the Chen Palace, and I've seen Lord Taiwei." Seeing Lu Bu's arrival, Chen Gong was also shocked by Lu Bu's youth because he had never seen Lu Bu. It must be the only one in the Han Dynasty who can occupy the position of Taiwei at such a young age. , and there are no princes who can lead the land of the three states at this age.

"Chen Gong?" Lu Bu was startled when he heard the name, he seemed to have heard of it before, but he didn't have any impression after thinking about it carefully, but Lu Bu felt that Chen Gong should be a very important person, but he couldn't think of it at all. When he got up, he could only turn around and look at Jia Xu who was at the side.

"Mr. Chen works in Zhang Miao's residence." Seeing Lu Bu's questioning eyes, Jia Xu explained.It's just that in Jia Xu's opinion, there is nothing outstanding about Chen Gong, so he won't say more.

"It turns out to be Mr. Zhang. I don't know what the master wants me for?" Seeing Jia Xu's expression, Lu Bu knew that Chen Gong was not a famous person, so Lu Bu could only ask while hiding his embarrassment.However, the expression towards Chen Gong was much more cordial.

"Hey, my lord Taiwei doesn't know that this time Cao Cao sent troops to attack Xuzhou with an excuse. He used his national power to avenge his own personal revenge. These actions not only ignored the court, but also treated the people of Yanzhou as servants of the Cao family. One hundred thousand soldiers are the Cao family's private soldiers, such actions are outrageous, so Master Zhang Miao sent me to look for the general, hoping to cooperate with the general to drive Cao Cao out of Yanzhou and keep Yanzhou safe." Hearing Chen Gong's sigh, he described the heinous crimes that Cao Cao said about launching an army against Xuzhou this time.

"Hehe, Chen Gong, you are a smart person, let's just talk straight. If I am willing to send troops to Yanzhou, what benefits can I get?" Regarding the high-sounding reasons Chen Gong said, Lu Bu just laughed and did not comment. Chen Gong was only meeting Lu Bu for the first time, so Lu Bu naturally understood the tentative meaning of Chen Gong's reasons. However, as the current Taiwei with power in the court, Lu Bu didn't need to have these considerations and asked directly.

"Hehe, getting the land of Yanzhou and getting rid of Cao Cao, isn't it worth the general's action?" Seeing Lu Bu straight to the point, Chen Gong stopped pretending and said with a smile.

"It's really tempting, but it's not enough." Hearing what Chen Gong said, Lu Bu nodded with a smile, but he didn't agree with it, and still stared at Chen Gong and said greedily.

"This?" Faced with Lu Bu's expression, Chen Gong was speechless for a moment. For Chen Gong, the above two points were already the greatest benefits that Lu Bu could get. Could it be that besides these, there is something else in Yanzhou that is Lu Bu? coveted it?For a moment, Chen Gong became a little puzzled.

"Hahaha, my lord is indeed a person who loves talents. It is your good fortune that Chen Gongtai is favored by his lord Taiwei." Although Chen Gong didn't understand Lu Bu's meaning, Jia Xu who was beside him already understood. What Lu Bu wanted was nothing but the allegiance of Chen Gong in front of him.

"I don't know if Chen Gongtai would like to submit to my tent and be a military officer." Hearing Jia Xu explain the mystery, Lu Bu also asked.

"Here, Chen Gong is just a poor man, and that place deserves so much love from the Taiwei." Hearing Jia Xu's words, and seeing Lu Bu's words to ask each other, Chen Gong was a little surprised, although Chen Gong had thought about it before coming to Lu Bu's place. Following Lv Bu, but at this time, it is still a bit abrupt to be raised so solemnly by Lv Bu. It must be that Lv Bu is already in a high position, and he is just a little-known humble scholar.

(End of this chapter)