Lu Bu, God of War of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 509 Xuzhou
Just as the battle outside Fanyang City continued, after Lu Bu dispatched two vanguard armies headed by Guan Yu and Xiahou Dun, he finally led the army towards Qingzhou.

"I heard that the prime minister sent Zhang Liao to lead troops to Wancheng, and the prime minister seems to be a little anxious." Looking at the mighty army marching beside him, Guo Jia suddenly opened his mouth to test Lu Bu.

"It seems that Mr. still can't let go of the past. I really don't understand what Cao Cao did to you to make you so devoted to him. Can't Mr. face the reality and create a peaceful and prosperous world with me?" Listen to Guo Jia Having said that, Lu Bu understood that Guo Jia still couldn't let go of Cao Cao in his heart. Although this made Lu Bu admire Guo Jia's character even more, he was still somewhat disappointed. After all, he and Guo Jia had been together for a long time, but it was still difficult With Guo Jia's approval and support, Lu Bu couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Does Guo Jia have to wait until Cao Cao is killed before Guo Jia returns?Lu Bu couldn't help but sighed a little.

"The prime minister's intentions, Guo Jia, naturally understand, but the scholar died for his confidant, Guo Jia was lucky enough in his life to say that Mr. Cao's love is enough, please forgive me, the prime minister." Guo Jia also said with a sigh.Back then, Guo Jia was just a poor scholar. It was because of Cao Cao that Guo Jia was able to stand out and make a difference. Guo Jia couldn't let go of this kindness, and decided to spend his entire life to repay Cao Cao's kindness. Good intentions can only be ignored.

"Hehe, sir is really stubborn, but Lu Bu still wants to give it a try. I will not give up unless it is absolutely necessary." Although Lu Bu's scribes are not weak now, whether it is Jia Xu, Xun Yu or Chen Gong, They are all talents of the sky, but Lu Bu is still not satisfied, hoping to get more talents, and talents like Guo Jia are obviously hard to come by, so Lu Bu has always brought Guo Jia by his side and spared no effort.

"Your Excellency, there is a battle report from the front line." At this moment Dian Wei came over with a volume of documents in his hand and reported to Lu Bu.

"Oh, what's the situation on the front line?" Lu Bu turned to Dian Wei and asked.

"The situation on the front line is not ideal. Guan Yu and Xiahou Dun have not gained anything." Dian Wei flipped through the document and handed it to Lu Bu.

"It seems that these two generals are not very active. They must be emotional." Lu Bu took the document and inspected it for a while, then smiled and said to Guo Jia next to him.

"Some emotions are unavoidable. It seems that the battle of Qingzhou still needs to be done by the Prime Minister himself." Seeing Lu Bu looking at him, Guo Jia opened his mouth to deal with it.In fact, Guo Jia's heart is like a mirror. This document is only used to deceive Lu Bu. At this time, only part of Guan Yu and Xiahou Dun's army and horses are left in Qingzhou, and their army is already preparing to ambush on the way. Lu Bu is gone.

"I don't know when Mr. Guo Jia knew that I sent Zhang Liao to lead troops to Wancheng?" Lu Bu didn't answer Guo Jia's words, but asked Guo Jia instead.

"This?" Guo Jia murmured inwardly when he heard Lv Bu's words, but after a little thought in order to stabilize Lv Bu, he replied to Lv Bu, "I also just found out about it not long ago."

"That's it, since the master already knows about this, I'm afraid Cao Cao also knows about it, even if Xiahou Dun doesn't know about it, I'm afraid he will know about it soon." Lu Bu nodded frequently as if he was calculating something, suddenly Dian Wei asked beside him, "Where are we now?"

Dian Wei was confused by the conversation between the two, and he didn't understand it.However, he replied immediately: "This is within the territory of Xuzhou, and Xiaopei is not far ahead. After passing Xiaopei and crossing a river, it is the boundary of Qingzhou."

"Xiaopei? So Xuzhou is not far away?" Hearing Dianwei mention Xiaopei, Lu Bu said to Dianwei after a little thought in his heart: "Order the whole army to march towards Xuzhou. Let's rest in Xuzhou for a few days before attacking." Qingzhou."

"This? Why did the Prime Minister suddenly change his mind? The army has been on the road for many days, and a temporary change of target may disturb the morale of the army and cause the morale of the three armies to slip." Hearing that Lu Bu suddenly changed the marching route, Guo Jia suddenly changed his face. Yijing discussed with Liu Bei and Cao Cao that they would ambush Lu Bu on the way to Qingzhou. The coalition forces of Liu Bei, Cao Cao and Yuan Shao can advance, attack and retreat.Unexpectedly, Lu Bu would temporarily change his route and completely bypass the three ambush circles prepared for Lu Bu's army.

"Hehe, isn't Mr. Guo Jia always willing to help me? Why is he so concerned about our military affairs now?" Seeing Guo Jia's sad look, Lu Bu laughed and said.

Chen Gong had originally warned Lu Bu to be careful of Guo Jia in private before departure. At that time, Lu Bu did not take it seriously, but now it seems that there is something strange at this time. It seems that this matter is not as simple as it seems on the surface, but Lu Bu is not. I don't care too much, because Lu Bu has made up his mind to get rid of Cao Cao, and Xuzhou happened to be the place chosen.

"Prime Minister, why did the army suddenly change direction?" At this moment, Liu Bei and Cao Cao came hand in hand, and Fang asked Lv Bu as soon as he came to Lv Bu.The two were ready to break away from Lu Bu's control during the scuffle. Seeing that things had changed at this time, they hurried over to see what happened.

"Hey, I thought Guan Yu and Xiahoudun could easily win Qingzhou, but unexpectedly, the two troops have been trapped in Qingzhou at this time. It seems that if we want to attack Qingzhou, we need a long-term plan. You might as well stay in Xuzhou for a while, and when you have a new strategy, it won't be too late to attack Qingzhou." The two stepped forward, but only saw Lu Bu sigh, handing the military report just now to them and saying.

The two took a look at the military newspaper, and they all looked at each other in blank dismay. Liu Bei was even more depressed, since this place is at the junction of Xuzhou and Yanzhou, and Lu Bu wanted to stop and think about strategy, so he should be stationed in Yanzhou. At this time, he was going to Xuzhou. Obviously he had no good intentions, but he said it in such a high-sounding manner. It's just that although Liu Bei knew it well, he couldn't say it.

I can only think of Lu Bu slightly bowing and saying: "The two generals Guan Yu and Xiahou Dun have suffered setbacks in their attack, which shows that the battle in Qingzhou is difficult. I also ask the Prime Minister to go to Qingzhou quickly to relieve the distress of the two armies."

Hearing what Liu Bei said, Cao Cao quickly said yes, and he seemed to be in line.For the two of them, the most urgent task was to lure Lv Bujun to Xiaopei's ambush circle. Only in this way could they defeat Lv Bu, and even attack Yanzhou and Yangzhou with a backhand to expand their territory.

"That's it, let Xiahou Dun and Guan Yu lead the troops back to Xuzhou. These two are also rare generals. I don't want them to have any mistakes in Qingzhou." Lu Bu saw that the two were playing with him. With a heart, I don't mind pretending to be confused, so I just talk nonsense with the two of them.

At the same time, people's heads were running around outside Xiaopei City, and Lu Bujun's movements had been discovered by everyone at this time.

"Grandma's Lu Bu is really cunning. He actually turned around and headed towards Xuzhou at this time, making us busy for nothing." Xiahou Dun said furiously first.

"Everyone, the situation has changed suddenly. I'm afraid our original plan can no longer be implemented, and we need to find another way." At this time, Zhang He stood up and said.Now that Yan Liang, Wen Chou were all sent to Fan Yang by Yuan Shao, Yuan Shao really couldn't spare many people, so he could only let Zhang He come to Qingzhou to support Liu Bei and Cao Cao.

"Hmph, what else is there to think about at this moment? In my opinion, we should catch up and kill Lu Bu directly and rescue my brother. This is the best strategy." Seeing that everyone still wanted to discuss, Zhang Fei said He jumped up and said.Although Zhang Fei is rude, he is also a careful person. He understands that Lu Bu's intention is to occupy Xuzhou at this time. If he can't rescue Liu Bei before Lu Bu occupies Xuzhou, after Lu Bu occupies Xuzhou, even if he rescues Liu Bei Being able to live in a foreign country, was beaten back to his original shape and wandered again.

"What the second brother said is right, we brothers will go to rescue the eldest brother." Guan Yu also nodded after hearing this, and he rarely supported Zhang Fei's opinion.

"A certain family is also going together." Seeing that Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were about to rescue Liu Bei, Xiahou Dun couldn't hold back, and with a flick of the long knife in his hand, he wanted to follow them.

"Wait a moment, you three. If you go to rescue Duke Cao and Duke Xuande like this, I'm afraid you won't be able to save them, but you will kill the two lords instead. Why don't you three disguise yourself before going." Seeing that the three of them were about to leave, Zhang He stood up and stopped the three of them from speaking.

So the three disguised themselves for a while, and under the leadership of Zhang He, they quickly rectified their troops and horses, thinking that Lu Bu's army would go after Soul Saar.

But at this moment, a group of business travelers outside Xuzhou City were driving their mules and horses towards Xuzhou City, and there was an accountant gentleman who was full of style, and this person was none other than Chen Gong.

"Stop, which caravan do you belong to? Do you have a document?" Seeing such a large-scale caravan approaching, a soldier hurried forward, stopped the caravan, and shouted.

"Master Jun, please give me a hand. We came from Yangzhou, where wars are raging and we can no longer do business. We are all merchants in Yangzhou, and we came here to join the Mi family." Seeing the officers and soldiers blocking the way, a young man He hurriedly ran forward, and while explaining, he stuffed a broken piece of silver into the sergeant's hand.

Since Lu Bu encourages commercial development, using copper coins as transaction currency can no longer meet the needs of transactions, so the Heqi Chamber of Commerce took the lead in using silver taels for transactions. Due to the great influence of the Heqi Chamber of Commerce, it has an excellent reputation in the business community, and silver taels were quickly adopted by the Central Plains. Accepted by merchants from all walks of life.

"Um, hehe, you really understand the rules. Let's go." The sergeant weighed the silver tael in his hand, and he was very happy. Even if he paid tribute to the superior officer with such a weight, he would get a lot of money. The soldiers guarding the city sat together and began to divide the spoils.

When Liu Bei used troops in Yangzhou, he had already mobilized many soldiers from Xuzhou when he moved here. This time, in order to ambush Lu Bu, Guan Yu mobilized a lot of troops from Xuzhou, so that Xuzhou was empty, and the elite were all transferred away. Naturally, not many remained. However, this gave Chen Gong an excellent opportunity to capture Xuzhou.

(End of this chapter)