Lu Bu, God of War of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 575
"The general's worry is indeed true, but even if Liu Bei intends to take the opportunity to attack Wancheng, Liu Biao in Jingzhou may not really agree. With Liu Bei's soldiers and horses, he is not afraid. If the general can trust me, let me stay in Wancheng to garrison , I will definitely try my best to keep Wancheng and wait for the general's good news." Seeing Zhang Liao so worried, Pang Tong took the initiative to invite Ying after a little thought.

"I'm relieved by Mr. You's words." Hearing that Pang Tong was willing to stay in Wancheng, Zhang Liao was overjoyed. Wancheng is the gateway between Jingzhou and Sizhou, and its strategic importance is self-evident.Although it was Pang Tong who made the plan this time and forced Zhang Lu to surrender, in order to keep Wancheng, Zhang Liao knew that someone must stay between himself and Pang Tong, so as to ensure that Wancheng was safe, even though it was between Pang Tong and Hua Xiong. , Zhang Liao trusted Hua Xiong more, but if he wanted to defend Wancheng, it was not Hua Xiong's strong point.

"It's a blessing that the general can trust me, Pang Tong. I will definitely live up to the entrustment. However, the general should be more careful when he goes. If Zhang Lu hadn't been forced to have no choice, he might not have agreed to surrender so readily. The general still needs to be careful. It's good for Lu to turn back." At this time, Pang Tong also expressed his worries.

"I will pay attention to this." Zhang Liao also nodded, expressing that he understood.

However, Lu Bu, Ma Chao, and Ma Yunlu walked together all the way, while visiting the mountains and rivers, while observing the people's sentiments, and they were not in a hurry. When Lu Bu arrived in Chang'an, he just received a message from Zhang Liao from Wancheng.

"Hahaha, I didn't expect that there was no news about the Hebei incident, but Zhang Liao sent the good news first. Jia Xu, you should come and come and give me some advice." After reading the document sent by Zhang Liao, Lu Bu haha Laughing, he handed the document in his hand to Jia Xu who was beside him, and then spoke.

"General Zhang Liao really lived up to the prince's entrustment and won Hanzhong for the prince. The subordinates are here to congratulate the prince for taking one step closer to unifying the world." After reading the documents, Jia Xu hurriedly bowed to Lu Bu to congratulate him.

"When you and I get along, you will lose those vain courtesy. Now that I am in Chang'an, Luoyang's soldiers and horses are already preparing to attack Hebei. Zhang Liao and I are begging for soldiers and horses. What do you think about this matter?" Lu Bu waved his hand. , interrupted Jia Xu's compliment, and then spoke.Lu Bu naturally knew how many soldiers and horses there were in Wancheng.Since Lv Bu came to power, he has always followed the path of streamlining troops and simplifying administration. Quite a few soldiers have turned into grain soldiers. Although they are still soldiers, their combat effectiveness is greatly reduced. In terms of combat effectiveness, it was really nothing. In addition, Lu Bu had already prepared to annex Hebei. Naturally, there were no soldiers and horses sent to Zhang Liao at this time.

"Hehe, if the prince wants to use the soldiers and horses in the Yongzhou area, my soldiers and horses in Yongzhou will naturally be at the disposal of the prince at any time. In fact, compared to this, I think that if the prince can go to Hanzhong in person, the yellow flag and the bordered yellow flag are beside the prince. [-] soldiers and horses are enough to sweep Hanzhong. I believe that Hanzhong will be firmly in our hands at that time. More importantly, if the two brothers Yuan Tan and Yuan Xi know that the prince has arrived in Hanzhong, they will be involved in Hanzhong and Chengdu. I believe they will be more unscrupulous in the war between them, and Hebei's strategy can be carried out smoothly." Seeing that Lu Bu intends to mobilize troops from Yongzhou, Jia Xu naturally would not object, and said hastily.However, it also gave Lu Bu another idea to win Hanzhong in one fell swoop.

"Well, you are right. If I send troops to Hanzhong, I believe Zhang Lu will not dare to use any tricks. However, since Zhang Liao directed this matter, it is better to let him handle it. I should also give him a performance. Opportunity. But your meaning is indeed very good, how about it, let your people go to Hanzhong under my banner to support, and at the same time spread the news. Xiliang is not good for me.” Regarding Jia Xu’s strategy , Lv Bu nodded in agreement, but Lv Bu did not intend to do this, he must have already planned to give up the position of prime minister, so why would he care about taking some credit for Hanzhong, not to mention that Lv Bu also wanted to take a look at Zhang Liao At the same time, we must cultivate some generals who can dominate one side. The future designed by Lu Bu is not a future in which Lu Bu's family dominates, but a future in which a hundred flowers bloom and a hundred schools of thought contend.Only by letting his old brothers grow up as soon as possible can they adapt to the needs of the future situation.

"My lord is going to Xiliang, I shouldn't have said anything, but I still have the courage to ask my lord to think twice." Seeing that there was no one else around, Jia Xu brought up another question in a timely manner.

"Your worry, I naturally understand, but the knot between Ma Chao and I should also be solved. I believe that Ma Chao will not let me down." Hearing Jia Xu's words, Lu Bu already understood, Jia Xu Xu was worried that Ma Chao had a different intention, but since Lu Bu had already decided to go to Xiliang, he was naturally mentally prepared and would not change his mind easily because of Jia Xu's words.

"The hatred of killing one's father is irreconcilable, the prince must be indirectly related to Ma Teng's death. Besides, I am afraid that the prince is also doubtful about whether Ma Chao is really willing to resolve this grievance. If not, why did the prince lead Zhenghuang Qi and Xiang Xiang The most elite soldiers from the two groups of the Yellow Banners are going to Xiliang?" Although Lu Bu didn't want to admit it, Jia Xu saw through Lu Bu's thoughts. You must know that the most elite wolf cavalry in Lu Bu's hands was only five thousand , but Lu Bu has traveled the world with these five thousand wolf riders for many years. Now that Lu Bu is going to Xiliang, he has brought the most elite Zhenghuang Banner and Xianghuang Banner with [-] soldiers and horses. , Lu Bu what is this for.

"Hey, I can't hide my thoughts from you after all. For many years, this matter has been a problem of mine, and now it's time to solve it. Everything can only depend on Ma Chao's own mind. If He can take it easy, and let go of the old grievances with me, and I am willing to let him inherit the king of Xiliang, and share this world with me, if he can't let go, maybe I will have a fight with him." At this time Lu Bu also sighed and had to tell the whole thing.

"I have an idea, which can ensure that the prince's trip will be safe." Seeing that Lu Bu finally admitted the predicament he was facing, Jia Xu who was at the side said a little mysteriously.

"Oh, if you have something to say, sir, just say it." Lu Bu asked quickly after hearing this.

"As the saying goes, an open spear is easy to hide and a hidden arrow is hard to guard against. Although the soldiers and horses in the hands of the prince are the best in the world, Xiliang must be the hometown of the Ma family. The Ma family is deeply rooted in Xiliang, and their strength should not be underestimated. Therefore, I suggest that the prince dispatch an army. People and horses are secretly lurking in Xiliang, so with the prince's Zhenghuang flag and Xianghuang flag acting in the open, and the soldiers and horses acting secretly, it can be guaranteed that even if Ma Chao intends to rebel, the prince's trip will only be a surprise. Seeing Lu Bu's interested expression, Jia Xu said.

"Soldiers and horses that have been kept in the dark? I'm afraid I don't have such soldiers and horses in the Han Dynasty?" After listening to Jia Xu's words, Lu Bu was puzzled. Lu Bu knew how many soldiers and horses there were in the Han Dynasty. In Lu Bu's opinion, only his own wolf cavalry is the only one who competes with Liang cavalry. The other soldiers and horses are really useless. Even if they go to Xiliang, they will not help. The requirements for soldiers and horses are very high, and there are ordinary soldiers and horses that can do it.

"Hehe, did your lord forget the Longxi Armed Forces School? The teachers and students there are all the elites of my big man's army. If the teachers and students there are transferred out to form an army on their own, is there any army in the world that can stop it?" See Lu Bu was puzzled, Jia Xu said straight to the point.

"Hehe, if you don't tell me, I forgot. There is still such a team. If they form an army, their strength will be astonishing and irresistible." Hearing Jia Xu talk about the Longxi Armed Forces School, Lu Bu understood Jia Xu's intentions. Meaning, although there are not many students in Longxi Armed Forces School, only thousands of students, but they are of high quality, and they know all kinds of tactics well.

"It seems that the prince also agrees with me. The biggest advantage of the teachers and students of Longxi Military Preparation School is that they are loyal to the prince. In addition, they have lived in Longxi all year round and are familiar with the affairs of Xiliang. They can become princes. The dark power." Seeing that Lu Bu didn't mean to resist, Jia Xu continued.

"In this case, you can issue an order to let the teachers of Longxi Armed Forces School form an army, saying that the battle in Hanzhong is tense, and continue to reinforce them. After they leave Longxi and reach a safe place, they will sneak to Xiliang in batches for emergencies. You are personally responsible for this matter, and you must not lie to others. If you let Ma Chao know that I have kept such a hand, I am afraid that you will have other thoughts." Although it was a contingency, Lu Bu still confessed to Jia Xu. In other words, the relationship between Lu Bu and Ma Chao must be a little delicate at this time. Lu Bu didn't want Ma Chao to feel that he went to Xiliang to harm Ma Chao. It would not be beautiful if it caused unnecessary trouble.

"Your Majesty, don't worry, at this time, I will definitely do it in a safe and sound manner, so as not to embarrass my Majesty." After hearing Lu Bu's words, Jia Xu nodded, expressing that he understood Lu Bu's meaning.

However, Zhang Liao said that in order to prevent any accidents in Hanzhong, after receiving Zhang Lu's surrender document, he drove his troops to the outside of Hanzhong without stopping, and then began to gradually infiltrate all important roads, and gradually controlled Hanzhong.

On this day Zhang Lu sent Yan Pu to work in the army. As soon as Yan Pu saw Zhang Liao, he immediately took Zhang Liao's hand and said: "My lord knows that the general will come for the next time. The journey is long, and the journey is exhausting, so I specially let me I sent some food and grass to show my condolences. I also have important military affairs to discuss, so I hope the general will be more considerate."

"Hehe, the King of Hanzhong is being polite. Everyone is one of his own. Why be so polite? The King of Hanzhong can just speak up if he has something to say. Why bother to spend so much money?" Seeing Yan Pu's arrival, Zhang Liao already knew it, and Zhang Lu urged him to bring it with him. The soldiers drove to Yangping Pass, but the purpose of Zhang Liao's second visit was not to help Zhang Lu, so how could he really meet Zhang Lu's request and drive to Yangping Pass to help Zhang Lu.

(End of this chapter)