The Strongest Lu Bu: Sweeping the World

The training of a lieutenant is not easy, and it takes time to grow an elite soldier.

There is a big difference between Yuan Shu's attack on Xuzhou and Lu Bu's attack on Yuzhou.

When the homeland behind is invaded by the enemy, the lieutenant will definitely do his best to stop the enemy on the battlefield, but if he invades others, will the soldier still use his life? After the war, the lieutenant also needs to recuperate.

The reason why he was so strong in front of Han Yin was because he wanted to get more benefits from Yuan Shu.

"What does Zizhong think?"

Mi Zhu clasped his hands and said, "Let Yuan Shu cede the lands of Pei and Liang, and the people in the two places cannot be moved, and Lu Bu has to compensate our army with rice and supplies."

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Lu Bu smiled and said, "Zi Zhong's words are very true."

Seeing Lv Bu's eyes cast towards him, Jia Xu said, "My lord, in my opinion, Pei Guo, Liang Guo, Jiyin County and Chenliu County should be taken."

When Zhang Zhao and Mi Zhu heard the words, they all cast curious eyes on the land of the four counties, would Yuan Shu make concessions easily? If Yuan Shu was pushed into a hurry, he might order his generals to defend the city. He sent envoys to seek peace because he was worried that Liu Biao would take the opportunity to send troops.

"Yuan Shu will definitely give way to the lands of Liang and Pei, and after the lord sends troops to occupy Liang and Pei, it will be time to seize Jiyin and Chenliu counties in one fell swoop." Jia Xu said: "At that time, Yuan Shu will definitely lose for prevention."

Lu Bu nodded approvingly, "Wen He's words won the heart of my lord."

Although such a move is somewhat suspected of breaking the covenant, but in the face of real benefits, breaking the covenant is just a way to fool ordinary people. If Yuan Shu really had the covenant in his heart, he would not have sent a large army to attack Xuzhou.

The covenant is based on the fact that the strengths of the two parties are equal, and they all have the basis of threatening the strength of the other party.

Do you still expect the weak side to successfully form an alliance with the powerful?

Jia Xu's plan will definitely enhance Lu Bu's strength to a greater extent. Chenliu County and Jiyin County are the big counties in Yanzhou, and after occupying Chenliu County, they can threaten Chen Guo and Yingchuan in Yuzhou. If Yuan Shu dares to have other The move needs to be more cautious.

At that time, even if Yuan Shu was furious after losing the two lands, there would be no better way to restore it, unless Yuan Shu wanted to start a new relationship with Lu Bu.

Depriving Yuan Shu of the four counties at once would be a big blow to Yuan Shu. An important benchmark to measure the strength of a prince is the number of cities under his rule.

After Han Yin received the news from Yuan Shu's order, he went to see Lu Bu again.

After some bargaining, the two parties finally reached a new consensus.

Yuan Shu handed over Liang and Pei, and would not relocate the people of the two places. He compensated Lu Bu with one hundred thousand shi of rice and ten thousand jin of iron.

However, Lü Bu's rule could not stop businessmen from Yuan Shu's rule, and Yuan Shu also had the right to purchase Hundred Refined Weapons from Lv Bu.

Such a covenant is a great humiliation to Yuan Shu, and at the same time, it will free Yuan Shu to face the threat from Jingzhou.

Han Yin was relieved a lot after receiving Lu Bu's affirmation, and after the two parties reached an agreement, Lu Bu would announce it in front of Xuzhou officials, which also increased the weight of the new covenant.

However, Han Yin also knew that the reason for the current reconciliation between the two sides was that the Xuzhou army had also suffered a lot of damage in the previous battle. If Lu Bu was strong enough, the most likely way would be to lead the troops to directly attack Yuzhou.

Regardless of Yuan Shu's current toughness, if Lu Bu led an army to attack Yuzhou, the situation would pose a threat to Yuan Shu.

Liu Biao's stay in Jingzhou is not a decoration, if he saw such an opportunity, there would be no reason not to be tempted.

Before Jingzhou did not send troops, it was because they were worried about Yuan Shu's strength. After Yuan Shu failed in the Xuzhou battlefield, such worries no longer existed.

Breaking through Yangzhou will further reduce Yuan Shu's strength. At that time, Yuan Shu will not only have to deal with the attack of the Jingzhou army, but also the Xuzhou army.

This is why Yuan Shu wanted to make peace with Lu Bu so eagerly. Otherwise, Yuan Shu's situation would be even more critical, and it would be even more difficult to protect the stability under his rule.

Standing among the feudal lords, this failure will have a big impact on Yuan Shu. The loss of tens of thousands of troops on the battlefield will also shake Yuan Shu's position among the vassals.

On the Xuzhou battlefield, Lu Bu led an army that was not as strong as Yuan Shu's, and defeated Yuan Shu. The news that Yuan Shu suffered heavy losses spread among the princes at an extremely fast speed.

The outcome of this war was completely beyond their expectations, and even the fact that Yuan Shu sent an envoy to Pengcheng to seek peace was known to the feudal lords.

This confrontation, which lasted just over a month, was considered to have come to an end.

The Jiangdong Army, which originally stationed troops in Jiangdu and wanted to make more achievements on the Guangling battlefield, had no choice but to retreat from Jiangdu. After Lu Bu defeated Yuan Shu, even if Sun Ce defeated Guangling, it would be of little significance.

During the battle in Xuzhou, what the princes saw was Lu Bu's method. It was really unexpected that a general could stop Yuan Shu's attack at the critical moment in Xuzhou.

You must know that Yuan Shu controlled many powerful forces at that time. The Huns had 3000 cavalry, which was definitely an invincible force on the battlefield. There is a yellow scarf Zhangba who plundered Donghai County.

It was under such circumstances that Lu Bu won the war, and the mighty Yuan Shu among the princes lowered his haughty head, and had to send envoys to Xuzhou to seek peace.

Sun Ce's retreat from Guangling was also expected by the princes. At this time, what Sun Ce needs to worry about most is the anger from Lu Bu. Of course, there is the Yangtze River as a barrier, and the Xuzhou army has paid a lot in this battle. In the short term, Sun Ce will not be in danger.

However, Sun Ce's attack on Guangling completely offended Lu Bu. Even if Sun Ce wanted to buy excellent weapons from Lu Bu in the future, it would become a problem.

Lv Bu controls the forging method of Hundred Refined Weapons, which also makes the princes have more fear of Lv Bu. If Xuzhou can be broken, it is easy to say, if not, what is waiting will be the sanction from Lv Bu.

Hundred-refined weapons are of great significance to the princes. Although it is possible for the princes to spend other means to buy hundred-refined weapons, it is difficult to compare with Lu Bu in terms of quantity.

If too few hundred-refined weapons are equipped in the army, it will be difficult to play a huge role, and large-scale equipment will achieve the desired results.

If Yuan Shu is fighting against the Xuzhou Army this time, if the number of lieutenant soldiers with hundreds of refined weapons can be greater, there will be a greater possibility of victory in the battle, and it will not be said that he appears as the Xuzhou Army on the battlefield. result of suppression.

Armor is the most basic thing for an army. With excellent armor, soldiers in the army can explode more powerful fighting power when facing the enemy.

The world is chaotic, and you all fight for your own interests. Whoever can have a military force far superior to other princes at this time can occupy more cities and have stronger strength. Lu Bu is a good proof.

Chapter 342

After having Lv Bu's promise, Yuan Shu felt relieved. Although giving up Pei Guo and Liang Guo would make Yuan Shu's prestige among the princes drop a lot, as long as the governance can be stabilized, even if he loses some weight, he won't feel wronged. What the hell, sometimes, face is far less important than stability under the rule.

However, the current fighting power displayed by the Xuzhou army is incomparable to Yuan Shu. In this case, it is nothing to bow to Lu Bu. Besides, everything is only temporary. Who can be sure that Lu Bu will continue to be so strong.

Failure is not terrible. Yuan Shu will work harder in the future to make Lu Bu pay the price for this war.

A little Lu Bu will not make Yuan Shu completely bow his head.

The counselors and generals in the army were also secretly relieved to see that Yuan Shu had reached an alliance with Lu Bu, especially the soldiers in the army. After the previous battle against the Xuzhou army, they had a deep fear of Lu Bu. If they don't, they don't want to encounter the Xuzhou army on the battlefield in the future. These people are all lunatics on the battlefield.

"My lord, our army should give up Pei Guo and Liang Guo as soon as possible, and return to Shouchun to avoid other things from happening." Yang Hong persuaded.

Yuan Shu nodded with a serious expression. His rule is not only close to Lu Bu, but also to Jingzhou. Liu Biao has a hundred thousand troops and is watching him from the sidelines. s damage.

Liu Biao usually behaved very gentle, that was because of his tyrannical strength, now, would Liu Biao still be as peaceful as before? I am afraid that the same situation would be the same for other princes.

"My lord, Jingzhou's army has been mobilizing from time to time recently. Liu Biao even dispatched his general Cai Mao to Nanyang, with the intention of invading Yingchuan." Yan Xiang was a little worried in his words.

Yuan Shu snorted coldly and said, "Old man Liu Biao, if you want to take advantage at this time, how could it be such a simple matter. Now that the Marquis has reached an alliance with Lu Bu, and there is no threat from Lu Bu, it will not be easy for the Marquis to take care of Liu Biao. things."

"My lord, Lu Bu should not be underestimated. Although Xuzhou's army has suffered considerable losses, Lu Bu has many soldiers from our army. If he incorporates these soldiers into the army, he can have a large number of troops in a short period of time." Generals." Han Yin said.

Yuan Shu said: "If Lu Bu dares to break the covenant, the princes of the world will definitely laugh at him. Besides, before I leave, I will naturally make arrangements in Runan. If Lu Bu dares to come, I will never expect to get more benefits."

"My lord is wise." Han Yin cupped his hands and said.

Although an alliance has been reached with Lu Bu, the mood of the counselors in the tent is also dignified. After the defeat of this battle, it will take a while for Yuan Shu to get out of the shadow of the war. The difference between the soldiers will definitely have a huge impact. Will the soldiers in the army still show high combat effectiveness when facing the Xuzhou Army in the future?

Just the setbacks brought about by this war will make the soldiers in the army lose their confidence in the past, and even when facing the Xuzhou Army, they will feel inferior.

And Yang Hong and others could also feel that Lu Bu was a person with great ambitions, and Lu Bu would definitely not be satisfied just getting Pei and Liang from Yuan Shu's hands.

After being occupied by Lu Bu, Pei Guo and Liang Guo had great influence. If Yuan Shu wanted to attack Pengcheng in the future, he had to take Pei Guo and Liang Guo first, and Pengcheng would have more powerful protection.

What puzzled Yang Hong was why Lu Bu didn't take the opportunity to ask for Chenliu County and Jiyin County.

Chenliu County and Jiyin County are the big counties in Yanzhou. After occupying the two counties, Lu Bu's strength can be improved rapidly.

"My lord, my subordinates believe that Chenliu County and Jiyin County should be ordered to guard against the Yanzhou Army's secret actions." Yang Hong reminded.

Han Yin said with a smile: "Changshi is too careful. Jiyin County and Chenliu County have thousands of soldiers and horses guarding them. When a war broke out in Xuzhou, Lu Bu dispatched [-] Yanzhou troops into Xuzhou. With Yanzhou's current strength, it can do it." Self-protection is already good, how can we break through the land of the two counties."

Yuan Shu nodded and said, "Runan County is of great significance to the Marquis, and there is no room for loss. Chen Liu and Ji Yin should also be reminded."

At this time, Yuan Shu still had a deep fear of Lu Bu.

Three days later, Yuan Shu led the army to retreat. Before leaving, Yuan Shu ordered the soldiers of the army to carry the supplies of Pei Guo and Liang Guo. Liang Guo was ceded to Lu Bu, so there was no need to be soft at such a time. Things that could be taken away must not be left to Lu Bu.

Yan Xiang hesitated to speak. At this time, persuading Yuan Shu will not have the desired effect, but will cause Yuan Shu's dissatisfaction. However, if the lieutenant soldiers are allowed to go on like this, it will definitely affect the situation to a large extent. To Lu Bu's reputation.

Originally, the people of Pei Guo and Liang Guo still agreed with Yuan Shu. After such a thing, how could they have no resentment towards Yuan Shu.

Some soldiers even reached out to ordinary people.

Ordinary people are the bottom of existence, they want to survive in the troubled times, which is not easy in itself, but they still have to endure this kind of torture.

Just as Yan Xiang expected, the persuasion did not have any effect, instead, Yuan Shu scolded him.

While the transportation was going on, some of the supplies from the homes of the common people were taken away by the soldiers in arbitrarily, and when encountering the resisting common people, they would even raise their butcher knives, as if these common people were their enemies.

After the army and officials withdrew one after another, Lu Bu sent officials and soldiers to occupy the lands of Pei and Liang.

Lu Bu has heard about what happened in the two places, but this is war, this is a battle between princes, and the loser will not only bear the price of the princes, but also the people under their rule.

After the Xuzhou officials arrived, they immediately set up a list to calm the people, and Lu Bu in the two places respectively sent [-] troops to guard it.

Occupying the Kingdom of Liang and the Kingdom of Pei enhanced Lu Bu's prestige among the feudal lords even more, and allowed the well-known Yuan Shu to make concessions after losing the battle. Would they still dare to underestimate Lu Bu as before?

In Jingzhou, when news about the situation on the battlefield in Xuzhou came, Jingzhou officials were dumbfounded. They never imagined that Lu Bu, who was at a disadvantage in terms of military strength, would defeat the notorious Yuan Shu in an emergency in Xuzhou.

How unbelievable this is, and they also realized that when Lu Bu and Yuan Shu confronted each other, Jingzhou missed a good opportunity for development.

Chapter 343 Sad and deplorable

Jingzhou is close to Yangzhou and Yuzhou. The officials of Jingzhou covet the wealth of Yuzhou.

After Liu Biao came to Jingzhou, he used the strength of the Cai family and the Kuai family to gradually stabilize the situation in Jingzhou. The means were not unsophisticated, but the Cai family and the Kuai family also increased the influence of the family in Jingzhou. When deciding, it is also necessary to discuss with the two.

This time Yuan Shu launched a large-scale attack on Xuzhou. Liu Biao followed Cao Cao's suggestion and took the opportunity to send troops to attack Yuzhou. However, the Kuai family and the Cai family objected, so Liu Biao had no choice but to give up.

The Cai family has great influence in the army, while the Kuai family has a detached position among the civil servants.

Liu Biao had to be cautious about the objection of the two families.

Now that the news of Yuan Shu's defeat in Xuzhou came, Liu Biao saw an opportunity. It was not because Liu Biao was unwilling to do more in troubled times. In Jingzhou, he needed to weigh the interests of all parties, and Jingzhou was not monolithic. There are many forces against him.

Entering Jingzhou alone, with such achievements in just a few years, is enough to see Liu Biao's methods. If it weren't for his extraordinary vision, Liu Biao would not be in the situation he is today.

"Yuan Shu's defeat is now an opportunity for our army." Cao Cao said in a deep voice.

Jingzhou is still indecisive, which makes Cao Cao a little depressed. With such a good opportunity, is it necessary to watch him slip away? Once Yuan Shu returns to Shouchun to recover from the war and calmly complete the arrangement, he wants to Taking more advantage from Yuan Shu's hands would become impossible.

Cao Cao is naturally aware of Liu Biao's situation in Jingzhou, but Liu Biao's ability to send Cai Mao to lead an army of tens of thousands into Nanyang at this time shows that Liu Biao has thoughts about Yuzhou.

"Brother Meng De, Yuan Shu is very powerful, and news came from Xuzhou that Yuan Shu gave up Liang and Pei, and Lu Bu and Yuan Shu formed an alliance again. Wouldn't it be a bit reckless to offend Yuan Shu?" Cai Mao said.

Cao Cao shook his head and said: "Cai Dudu's words, I can't agree with them. Yuan Shu is an ambitious man. If he is allowed to slow down, it will be more difficult to seize the land of Yingchuan from his hands. Yuan Shu general Liang Guo and Pei Guo were handed over to Lu Bu because they were worried about the Jingzhou army's attack."

"If our army is dispatched, we can seize Yingchuan County, Chen Country, and Runan County. At present, Yuan Shu's subordinates do not have the strength to compete with the Jingzhou Army."

When Cai Mao heard this, he fell into deep thought. Breaking through Yingchuan, Runan and Chen Guo would be of great help to Liu Biao's strength. If the battle is frustrated, the consequences will be serious.

"This matter is of great importance. It is not up to the governor to decide. It will not be too late to discuss it after the state priest gives the order." Cai Mao said.

Cao Cao said anxiously: "After Yuan Shu cedes Pei and Liang, he will definitely return to the army. It will be even more difficult to conquer Yingchuan and other three counties."

Cai Mao shook his head, not daring to make a decision lightly.

After Cai Mao left, Cao Cao sighed, "It's a pity to lose such a good opportunity."

"My lord has thousands of elite soldiers under his command. If we send troops to capture Yingchuan, Chen Guo and Runan County, what are the chances of winning?" Cao Ren asked.

Cao Cao smiled bitterly and said, "If I send troops, Liu Biao may cut off my food and grass. Although the army has the strength to break through the three counties, there is nothing I can do about it."

Cao Ren, as a general in the army, naturally knows how important the containment of rice and grain is.

There is no way around it. Liu Biao can let Cao Cao stay in Jingzhou, which is already very good. It is not easy to get more power from Liu Biao. Besides, the officials in Jingzhou must have many precautions against Cao Cao. No one wants to see an outsider sitting in Jingzhou.

The reason why Liu Biao let Cao Cao stay in Nanyang was not to use Cao Cao and let Cao Cao help Jingzhou defend the north.

Among the counties in Jingzhou, Nanyang County was quite chaotic. During the Yellow Turban Uprising, Nanyang County fell under the control of the Yellow Turban several times.

Even if the Yellow Turban Rebellion was put down, the Yellow Turban still had a great influence in Nanyang.

After Cao Cao's arrival, he played a big role, leading the army several times to quell the Nanyang Yellow Turban, which also gave Cao Cao a certain prestige in Jingzhou.

"My lord, Liu Biao will definitely figure out the reason. The key is the attitude of the Cai family and the Kuai family on this matter." Cheng Yu said slowly.