Lu Bu, God of War of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 87 Meeting Cao Cao
Chapter 87

It was night, and two yellow scarf soldiers in Guangzong City were chatting.

"What do you think is going on with this officer army? They only camped [-] miles outside the city, but they neither attacked nor retreated." A soldier asked.

"Who knows? The reason why we rebelled is because we want to have a bite to eat. Isn't it just right now, anyway, you have to eat, so what do you care about so much?" Another soldier said indifferently.

At this time, three officers and soldiers came from outside Guangzong City. It was Cao Cao who came quietly outside Guangzong City with two guards.

In this situation, the soldiers at the head of Guangzong City are no strangers to it. In recent days, officers and soldiers often come to Guangzong City to negotiate, and these yellow scarf soldiers guarding the city are responsible for negotiating with hanging baskets. The army was transferred into the city.

"Listen, only one person can come in, and the other two are waiting here." A leading soldier of the Yellow Turban Army saw the three of Cao Cao appear, and without asking any further questions, he directly put a hanging basket down, and rushed The man roared.

Just when Cao Cao entered Guangzong City, Zhang Liang, Zhang Linger and Lu Bu were also discussing how to defeat the enemy in the prefect's mansion in Guangzong City.It turned out that since Zhang Liang came to Guangzong, Zhang Jiao had been hiding in his Taoist temple, and he stopped asking about political affairs, leaving everything to Zhang Liang to handle.What is said to concentrate on cultivating the Tao and comprehending the heavenly scriptures.Regarding these things, Lu Bu was really noncommittal.

"Luoyang has already spread the news that the imperial decree to transfer Lu Zhi to leave is estimated to arrive in the next two days. Nephew Lu Xian, tell me what should we do next?" Zhang Liang looked at Lu Bu on the side and asked. .

"I don't know. After Lu Zhi leaves, who will take over Guangzong's army?" Lu Bu didn't rush to answer, but raised his own question.

"I heard that it was a man named Dong Zhuo. He seemed to be in Liangzhou before. I heard that he was also quite capable and had fought many battles." Zhang Liang replied worriedly.

"Hehe, no matter who it is, our army had better figure out all the information in the past few days. As long as Lu Zhi leaves, no matter who is transferred, it is impossible to get familiar with Guangzong's situation quickly. We only need to be in Bingzhou and Beiping. Before the reinforcements arrive, launch a general attack and disperse the [-] army in front of us. Without these [-] troops, even if the army from Bingzhou and Beiping arrives, we will still be able to fight." Lu Bu slightly Meditating, he analyzed the situation in front of him thoroughly.

"Brother Lu Bu is right, and I agree. I heard from the people monitoring the officers and soldiers below that it seems that an envoy from the imperial court has come from the officers and soldiers today. It's just that the specific situation is not clear yet. I have sent Pei Yuanshao to find clues." , I believe that everything will be clear by tomorrow." Zhang Linger looked at Lu Bu, expressed support for Lu Bu's opinion, and then explained another situation.

"It seems that the decisive battle will be in the next few days. General Rengong, please get the soldiers ready. If the imperial envoy really arrives, the big battle will be in the next few days." Lu Bu suggested to Zhang Liang road.

"Okay, our army has been recharging their energy these days, and now that they are in full swing, they should work hard." Zhang Liang laughed, feeling refreshed in his heart. After these days of preparation, Zhang Liang once again saw victory. It is somewhat similar to the time in Yingchuan.

"General Qi, there are envoys from the officers and soldiers. Do you want to see the general now?" Zhang Liang and the three had just finished discussing when they heard a guard reporting outside.

"My? The envoy of the army is here, who is it?" Zhang Liang asked casually.

"Report to the general, the man said that he is cavalry captain Cao Cao." The soldier replied.

Hearing Cao Cao's name, Zhang Liang was fine, but Lu Bu was shocked. Although Lu Bu didn't study much about the Three Kingdoms in his previous life, Cao Cao's name was like a thunderbolt.Suddenly, a strange feeling rose in Lu Bu's heart.Although Lu Bu is the number one general in the Three Kingdoms, Cao Cao is the number one hero among the Three Kingdoms.Lu Bu really wanted to see what kind of demeanor this Cao Cao was.

"General, this Cao Cao, let me meet him." Lu Bu said.

"Huh? Why, how could Nephew Lu Xian be interested in such an unknown Cao Cao? Hehe, since Nephew Lu Xian is interested, let Nephew Lu Xian take care of it. Anyway, this kind of small role, this general is also I'm too lazy to talk to you." In Zhang Liang's eyes, Lu Bu was a calm person, but he never expected that Lu Bu would be interested in Cao Cao, but Zhang Liang didn't care much about Cao Cao, so he left it to Lu Bu to deal with.

"Brother Lu Bu, this Cao Cao must have come here for Yuan Shu's affairs, what is Brother Lu Bu going to do?" Seeing that Lu Bu took over this matter, Zhang Linger then asked Lu Bu's intention.

"Yeah, I also want to know about just one thing." Zhang Liang also expressed his interest in this matter.

"Hehe, there is nothing to hide. I plan to return Yuan Shu to the officers and soldiers." Lu Bu said with a chuckle.These words were beyond Zhang Liang's expectation.

"Are you letting Yuan Shu go so easily? That's an important person." Zhang Liang was a little puzzled.

"Hehe, Uncle, you are too worried about this. The reason we let Yuan Shu go back is to reduce the defense of the officers and soldiers against us. As long as the officers and soldiers are not suspicious of us, the victory of this war will belong to us." Zhang Linger chuckled , explained for Lu Bu.

"Well, that's right, that's the truth. I'm a little confused. Hehe." Zhang Liang slapped his forehead and laughed.

In a wing room in Guangzong's prefect's mansion, Cao Cao and Lu Bu met.Cao Cao was steady and capable, while Lu Bu was dressed as a scribe, the difference was that his face was covered with a black cloth, so Lu Bu still didn't want Cao Cao to recognize him.

"I'm under the command of General Lu Zhi, cavalry captain Cao Cao, I wonder which general of the Yellow Turban Army you are?" Cao Cao thought of Lu Bu, but he was the first to speak.

"Hehe, I have heard about the prestige of the general for a long time, and it is indeed well-deserved when I saw it today. As for mere lordship, you don't need to know. The kindness and resentment between you and me will naturally be accounted for when the time comes." Seeing Cao Cao, Lu Bu was first satisfied. Lu Bu nodded, and then said some inexplicable words. These words were naturally spoken by Lu Bu. From the perspective of his future development, Cao Cao who heard these words was a little confused.

"Could it be that you and I knew each other before? Or when Cao was in the capital, he was a sinner?" Cao Cao couldn't help becoming suspicious when he heard Lu Bu's words.

"Hehe, Mr. Cao was joking. Mr. Cao and a friend of mine look very similar, so I lost my composure just now, so please forgive me, Mr. Cao." Lu Bu came to his senses.

"It's okay, it's okay, let's talk about business." Cao Cao didn't want to chat, so he changed the subject.It must be that Cao Cao is now in Guangzong City controlled by the Yellow Turban Army. It is said that if you talk too much, you will lose. It is better to end Yuan Shu's affairs and leave early.

"Hehe, since Mr. Lu Zhi said that we should surrender to our Yellow Turban Army at the right time, we, General Tiangong, naturally believe in General Lu Zhi's character, and we also firmly believe in General Lu Zhi's promise. However, General Yuan Shu As soon as the day comes, I will talk to my family, General Tiangong, and jointly study Taoism, which is quite fruitful, and I really don’t want to leave, I’m afraid this matter will disappoint General Cao.” Hearing that Cao Cao wanted to talk about something serious, Lu Bu made a decision. With a look of helplessness on his face, he ran off the train with his mouth full.

It turned out that ever since Lu Bu had someone shoot the letter of persuasion to the army camp, Lu Zhi had it. He used this opportunity to prevaricate the Yellow Turbans, gaining time on the one hand and rescue Yuan Shu back on the other hand.So in the following time, the negotiation between you and me at the top requires the other party to show sincerity.

So the officers and soldiers said that they had retreated [-] miles to set up camp, and they turned a blind eye to the Yellow Turban Army who came out from Guangzong City to collect grain.

Now that the official army has made concessions, it is time for the Yellow Turban Army to make concessions.Unfortunately, the imperial decree arrived at this time, and Lu Zhi was seized of military power and brought back to Luoyang.

Few people knew about this matter, and the difficulty of its operation made Lu Zhi feel worried about handing it over to others, so when parting, Lu Zhi handed over this glorious task to Cao Cao.Of course Cao Cao knew that the news of Lu Zhi's departure could not be hidden from the Yellow Turban Army for a few days, so he had to come late at night, trying to make some efforts to save Yuan Shu at this last chance.

Unexpectedly, Lu Bu ran the train with his mouth full, saying that Yuan Shu was studying Taoism with Zhang Jiao, and he couldn't think of leaving.What kind of thing is Yuan Shu, how can Cao Cao not know?Cao Cao can figure out what Yuan Shu has studied since he was a child, but Taoism is not included in it.

"Hehe, your Excellency was joking. Mr. Cao knows a little about Yuan Shu, but he has never heard of his interest in Taoism. Your Excellency should pass on our general Lu Zhi's opinion to Mr. Zhang Jiao. Since you want to To do great things, you must be honest, how can you go back on your word, how can my general trust General Tiangong?" Cao Cao hinted that if Zhang Jiao wants to recruit Lu Zhi, he needs to be honest in order to gain Lu Zhi's trust, and now Yuan Shu is released. , is the best proof of Zhang Jiao's integrity.

This Cao Cao also ran the train with his mouth full. Lu Zhi had been dismissed from office, and he didn't know where he was now, but Cao Cao was still talking about Lu Zhi's surrender.

"Hehehe, your General Lu Zhi is too much to worry about. My General Tiangong acts on behalf of the heavens and pays attention to benevolence, righteousness and integrity. How can you break your trust with your general? General Cao, go back now, Yuan Shu has already I'm waiting for you at the gate of the city." Lu Bu chuckled, but said something that surprised Cao Cao.Cao Cao originally thought that the Yellow Turban Army would not agree so easily, and would definitely, and then find something to delay, but he did not expect it to be so smooth.

In fact, Lu Bu originally planned to hand over Yuan Shu to Cao Cao to appease the officers and soldiers, but handing over it casually like this would easily arouse the suspicion of the officers and men, so Lu Bu dawdled with Cao Cao for a long time, and also observed it by the way. Take a look at Cao Cao's skills.

(End of this chapter)