Lu Bu, God of War of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 609 Soochow
"My lord, General Zhao Yun, I'm afraid we won't be able to delay Zhang He for long, and I'm afraid it will be a mistake to bring these common people." Hearing the news, Zhuge Liang frowned and said to Liu Bei.

"Because the people have no one to rely on, so they come to me, how can I be willing to let them stay." Following Zhuge Liang's statement, Liu Bei obviously disagreed, and sent an order to the soldiers: "Let's take the people together. "

"This?" Seeing Liu Bei like this, Zhuge Liang could only sigh, and urged the troops to leave Xinye quickly.

"Brother, I don't know where we are going to retreat?" Guan Yu asked suddenly at the side.

"Mr. Zhuge, what's your opinion?" Although Liu Bei and Gai decided to flee with the people of Xinye, they were not at all clear about where they were going this time. Now Liu Bei didn't know that he could go where.

"Hey, I suggest that we attack Xiangyang instead. If we succeed, we can take Jingzhou before Lv Bu's army arrives. If we can't succeed, I will think of his method." Facing Liu Bei's question, Zhuge Liang could only sigh Said in a tone.At this time, there is Lu Bu in front and Zhang He Pangtong in the back. If he does not retreat, I am afraid that the soldiers who are following Liu Bei will also run away. Liu Beijun has not yet reached the point of despair.

"The current situation can only be like this. Guan Yu, you are here to protect the people and move south, Zhang Fei, and I and the Zhuge army division will lead the troops to Xiangyang." After watching Zhuge Liang for a long time, Liu Bei finally agreed after some ideological struggle. After seeing Zhuge Liang's thoughts, Liu Bei at this time was like a gambler. When he saw that everything was about to dawn and there was no way to retreat, he had the idea of ​​putting all his eggs in one basket.

"Look, my lord, there are soldiers and horses ahead?" Just as Liu Bei approached Xiangyang with soldiers and horses, he suddenly saw a soldier and horse coming straight ahead. Although this soldier and horse carried the banner of the Jingzhou Army, But it is completely different from the ordinary Jingzhou army.

Knowing that he was approaching, he saw a rough-looking general at this time. This person was none other than Cao Ren who came all the way from Jiangxia.

"Uncle Liu Huang, I finally saw you. I think Uncle Huang wants to attack Xiangyang this time, but it's too late." Seeing Liu Bei, Cao Ren bowed his hands and said.

"What? Could it be that Lu Bu has arrived in Xiangyang?" Hearing Cao Ren's words, Zhuge Liang asked in surprise. Although Zhuge Liang didn't know Cao Ren, he saw that Cao Ren and Liu Bei were not unfamiliar, so he asked directly.

"This must be Mr. Wolong. To be honest, Mr. Lu Bu has not only arrived in Xiangyang, but his soldiers and horses have already stationed in Xiangyang. I originally discussed with General Xiahou Dun that I wanted to bring troops to help Uncle Liu Huang, but it just so happened Seeing Lv Bu's troops marching into Xiangyang City, that's why I came all the way to look for Uncle Liu, lest the Uncle accidentally bump into Lv Bu." Seeing Zhuge Liang's words, Cao Ren quickly revealed Zhuge Liang's identity and said to everyone .

"Hey, it seems that our plan to take Xiangyang will not work. Is there no room for me, Liu Bei, to turn back?" Hearing the news from Cao Ren, Liu Bei stomped his feet, feeling a little depressed Said.

"Why does the emperor do this? If the emperor doesn't dislike it, he can temporarily settle down in Jiangxia. It is very difficult to go to Jiangxia by land, and only the waterway is connected. Even if Lu Bu has a strong army, he can't tell what to do for a while. May as well Liu Huangshu Go to Jiangxia first and settle down, so it’s not too late to discuss important matters.” Cao Ren knew very well the strength of Lv Bu’s soldiers and horses, and knew that to compete with Lv Bu’s soldiers and horses on land would undoubtedly lead to self-destruction, so he invited Liu Bei to go to Jiangxia.

"My lord, General Cao Ren is sincere, we might as well settle in the general." At this time Zhuge Liang also agreed.

"In this case, General Cao Ren will lead the way." At this time, Liu Bei could only nod his head in agreement.

However, he said that Zhang He sent scouts to search for news about Bowangpo, but few of them were able to return them. Gao Lan and Pang Tong came to discuss.

"According to the reports from the scouts, there was a silver-armored general who led his soldiers to kill our scouts. This man is very skilled in martial arts. It is undoubtedly Zhao Yun who came here. It's just that our scouts really didn't send any more news." See When Pang Tong and Gao Lan arrived, Zhang He said to them.

"Except for Zhao Yun, did the scouts find any other generals on the right, such as Guan Yu and Zhang Fei?" Pang Tong asked with a frown.

"There is no news about the two of them." Zhang He said affirmatively.

"In this way, Zhao Yun alone is guarding Bowangpo. We have been fooled, and they must have escaped." At this time, Pang Tong suddenly came to his senses.

"What, are you sure, sir?" Upon hearing Pang Tong's words, Zhang He couldn't sit still. If his army was delayed by Zhao Yun's small army for so long, it would not be a glorious thing to say it.

"The general dispatched troops quickly, and went straight to Xinye." Pang Tong said affirmatively.

When Zhang He led the army to Xinye, Xinye was already an empty city, and Zhao Yun, who had been intercepting and killing his own scouts, had disappeared at this time.

"What a Zhuge Liang, I didn't expect you to make a move for me again." Seeing the empty Xinye City in front of him, Pang Tong smiled wryly.It seems that the gap between himself and Zhuge Liang has not been bridged in the slightest.

"General Qi, the Lord Regent has sent an order that the army can go to Xiangyang." At this moment, a messenger was brought over by the soldiers, but it came, Lu Bu's order.Only then did Zhang He and Pang Tong know that Lu Bu had gone to Xiangyang.So he led the army to Xiangyang to join Lu Bu.

A month later, when Lu Bu's follow-up army arrived in Jingzhou, the main counties and counties of Jingzhou had been controlled by Lu Bu, and the coalition forces of Liu Bei and Xiahou Dun had attacked the counties and counties around Jiangxia and looted a lot of food and grass. There was no intention of competing with Lu Bu for Jingzhou, and the two sides began to fall silent.

"My lord, there is news from Yizhou that Zhang Liao has led troops into Yizhou and is fighting with the Yizhou army. Lu Bu first attacked Jingzhou and then Yizhou. Obviously he wanted to unify China. His subordinates suggested that he unite with Soochow and fight with Lu Bu. Do the decisive battle to catch up." After receiving the news from Yizhou, Zhuge Liang hurriedly came to Liu Bei and said to Liu Bei.

"Unite Soochow and Lu Bu for a decisive battle. I wonder how sure you are, sir?" Seeing Zhuge Liang's suggestion to unite Soochow, Liu Bei asked.

"The lord's business is human-made. The lord has never done it, so how can he know that he can't succeed? The lord and the guest are not people who can be caught without a fight." Seeing that Liu Bei obviously had no confidence in the future of the war, Zhuge Liang said.

"Lv Bu has both soldiers, horses, food and grass. Soochow and Lv Bu are fighting against each other. They can only defend by relying on the advantage of the Yangtze River. However, Lv Bu's Xianglan Banner and Zhenglan Banner naval forces have been trained for many years, and they are supported by [-] Jingzhou naval forces. Jiangdong Sun Quan is just Huangkou Son, do you really think that Sun Quan can defeat Lu Bu?" Facing Zhuge Liang's question, Liu Bei sighed.

"Hehe, my lord, what if there is no Lu Bu? My lord, do you still think that our army can't take over the world?" Zhuge Liang laughed at Liu Bei's question, obviously he had already planned in his heart.

"Back then Qin was strong and South Korea was weak, so we had to have the story of Jing Ke's assassination of Qin. Now there may not be no chance." Seeing Liu Bei's question, Zhuge Liang said.

"Hehe, sir, you are joking. Lu Bu is so powerful that he is already an opponent in this world. Even if he revives with all his strength, he may not be able to really assassinate Lu Bu within three steps of Lu Bu." Liu Bei shook his head a little bit at what Zhuge Liang said. With a wry smile.

"Hahaha, do you know, my lord, that after taking over Xindu, Lu Bu treated Yuan Xi's wife, Zhen Ji, as a concubine and served by her side? May I ask my lord, if Zhen Ji is sure about Lu Bu's attack?" Obviously Zhuge Liang After some research on the assassination of Lu Bu, Liu Bei's heart was moved when he said it at this time.

"In this way, everything will depend on Mr. Lao, and I will wait for Mr. Good News in Jiangxia." Seeing that Zhuge Liang is so confident, Liu Bei pours a bowl of wine and sees Zhuge Liang off, hoping that Zhuge Liang, Wolong, will really bring him good luck .

But he said that when Lu Bu entered Jingzhou, Jiangdong Sun Quan and other ministers were also worried about this matter, and they didn't know what to do. It happened that Zhuge Liang came to Jiangdong, so Sun Quan ordered the ministers to meet with Zhuge Liang, and wanted to hear Zhuge Liang's opinion. .

"Mr. Zhuge, my master is just worried about Lu Bu's going south. At present, the officials are divided into two factions. The main fighters think that Jiangdong's foundation is hard-won and cannot be easily given up, while the main peacers think that Lu Bu's army is too strong to be resisted. See you, sir. You must be cautious about your words." Lu Su was sent by Sun Quan to receive Zhuge Liang, so he wanted Zhuge Liang to explain.

"I don't know whether your Excellency is the main battle or the main battle?" Zhuge Liang asked with a slight smile after hearing Lu Su's words.

"Jiangdong man, who wants to be a minister of subjugation, although I don't want to take the lead in the war, I don't want to surrender easily." Hearing Zhuge Liang's question, he was stunned for a moment, but he said immediately.

"I think it's the same idea that your lord has not made up his mind for a long time. It's just that your lord must be young, without the influence of war, and without the support of important ministers, he can't make up his mind. That's why he delayed so much at this time." How long?" Hearing Lu Su's words, Zhuge Liang immediately got Jiangdong Sun Quan's thoughts and said with a smile.

"These are just my husband's guesses, but I have never said anything." Hearing Zhuge Liang's words, Lu Su just nodded and smiled slightly.

"My lord, Zhuge Liang pays homage to Marquis Wu." Coming to Sun Quan, Zhuge Liang saluted.

"I've heard of Mr. Zhuge's name for a long time, but I didn't expect him to be so young. He really is a young man." Seeing how young Zhuge Liang was, Sun Quan thought of his own youth again, so he said.At the same time, there is also some taste of self-appreciation.Naturally, this point was quickly grasped by Zhuge Liang. How could a conceited person be willing to submit to others?It's just that some opportunities are still needed for Sun Quan to completely turn to the Lord's side.

"Hehe, Marquis Wu is absurdly praised. I'm just gaining fame. How can it compare to Marquis Wu's young hero, who sits on the east of the river and overlooks the world." Seeing Sun Quan's psychology, Zhuge Liang also quickly offered a flattery.

(End of this chapter)