The Strongest Lu Bu: Sweeping the World

When Yuan Shao governed the region, he had gentle means, which was completely different from Lu Bu.

"Ziyuan, sit down." Seeing that Xu You wanted to salute, Lu Bu directly waved his hands.

"Thank you, Marquis Wen." Xu You cupped his hands.

It's good to represent Yuan Shao, but when Xu You faced Lu Bu, he didn't dare to be presumptuous in the slightest. Who knows what kind of reckless actions Lu Bu, a warrior, would have. The best way is not to offend Lu Bu. , as much as possible to get benefits from Lu Bu's hands through conversation.

Chapter 762

"Ziyuan came to the State Shepherd's Mansion, probably because he has other things to do. The Marquis is quite busy with his affairs, so just speak up if you have anything to say." Lu Bu said flatly.

Lu Bu was born as a general, and when talking with people, he was more straightforward, unlike other princes, who would have a lot of greetings before discussing things.

Seeing this, Xu You was not polite, and cupped his hands and said: "Wenhou, after hearing about the current incident in Xuzhou, my lord is very angry, but there are many things that need to be dealt with in Jizhou, even if you want to give Wenhou this matter. There are also many difficulties in helping."

"Marquis Wen and the lord are allies. Gongsun Zan is about to make a move. If the lord and Gongsun Zan go to war, they will need more sophisticated weapons. I wonder what Marquis Wen means?"

Since he couldn't get the secret of the hundred-refined weapon from Lv Bu, Xu You had no choice but to settle for the next best thing. He could get a good weapon from Lv Bu, and it would be easy to do business after returning to Jizhou.

After the hundred-refined weapon is equipped in the army, it will have a crucial impact on the improvement of the combat effectiveness of the soldiers in the army.

Since the Xuzhou army won the victory, it has rarely shown its edge in front of the princes. However, no prince dares to underestimate Lu Bu. He has mastered the method of making a hundred-refined weapon, and Xuzhou is so rich, who can be sure that it is in the Xuzhou army. There won't be a large number of Hundred Refined Weapons appearing.

If the officers and men of the Xuzhou Army are equipped with hundreds of refined weapons on a large scale, the impact on the situation on the battlefield will be too great. If they are not careful, they will be defeated by the Xuzhou Army.

When Lu Bu traded with the princes, he still had strict control over the hundred-refined weapons. If he wanted to get more hundred-refined weapons, he could not get them in exchange for materials, and even some weak princes, Even if they want to trade with Xuzhou, it is difficult to get Lu Bu's approval.

In front of the princes, Lu Bu behaved so arrogantly, even if the other princes saw this, they had no choice but to treat Lu Bu. Who gave Lu Bu the confidence in this regard.

No matter how the war is carried out, it will have an impact on the monarch. The key is to see what kind of means the monarch will have when dealing with the war.

In this process, the biggest manifestation is what kind of outstanding performance the lieutenant soldiers have when dealing with the war. If the lieutenant soldiers are elite and invincible, even if the monarch's ordinary performance makes many families under his rule With dissatisfaction, they will also turn to support the monarch.

Lu Bu is a good illustration.

Lu Bu pondered for a moment and said: "Benhou and Benchu ​​are allies. Benchu ​​also understands the difficulties Benchu ​​faces. Before that, Benchu ​​bought a lot of Hundred Refined Weapons from Benhou. Compared with other There are more feudal lords, does it mean that you can't win against Gongsun Zan under such circumstances?"

Lu Bu had a certain understanding of the course of history. Regardless of Gongsun Zan's elite cavalry, Yuan Shao had a powerful weapon against Gongsun Zan. It would be a nightmare for Baima Yicong to ascend to the dead first.

In Lu Bu's view, the first dead soldiers are heavy infantry soldiers who are trapped in the camp. They not only have extraordinary defense on the battlefield, but also have amazing offensive capabilities. Even facing cavalry, they can win the war .

Xu You smiled wryly and said, "Marquis Wen, Gongsun Zan has an elite White Horse Yicong. The White Horse Yicong's fighting power is fierce. The reason why the Jizhou Army suffered a lot when fighting against Gongsun Zan is because of the White Horse Yicong's strength. reason."

Lu Bu said: "Although Baima Yicong's strength is not weak, as far as I know, there is an elite group under Benchu's tent, named Xiandeng Shishi, who are invincible. They are specially designed to deal with cavalry."

Xu You's heart was shocked when he heard this. Even the officials in Jizhou don't know much about the fact that the Jizhou army has the first dead soldiers. In the Jizhou army, it is a secret that the first dead soldiers are there. What about the dead man first?

Xu You, who looked calm on the surface, was thinking about this matter in his heart.

"Marquis Wen was joking. Although he is an elite soldier, he is still an infantry soldier. It is not a simple matter to do more when fighting against cavalry."

Lu Bu said: "It is also possible for infantry to fight against cavalry. The trapped camp under the Marquis' tent has also made achievements when fighting against cavalry."

"The soldiers under Marquis Wen's tent are brave and good at fighting, I admire you." Xu You cupped his hands.

"It's not impossible to sell some hundred-refined weapons to Benchu, but there are some things that need Benchu's help. I wonder if Ziyuan can make the decision?" Lu Bu asked with a smile.

Yuan Shao is a good person to rely on. With Yuan Shao's influence among the princes, if Yuan Shao expresses some words, he can get more attention. Even the scholars in the world, when facing the former princes and alliance leaders , also has more respect.

This is also the reason why many literati rushed to seek refuge after Yuan Shao occupied Jizhou.

Yuan Shao has a resounding reputation, and when he treats talents, he can be courteous and corporal. After such a reputation spread, it caused a lot of turmoil among the literati.

By relying on Yuan Shao, one can have a bright future, which is also what many literati believe.

Yuan Shao was naturally happy when there were more talents to take refuge in. The key was that Jizhou had no more positions to accommodate these talents, so they could only leave a batch of them idle.

These are also what Lu Bu envied the most. During the development of Xuzhou and Yanzhou, there was a lot of demand for talents. After the recruitment order was issued, there were still not many talents who came to seek refuge, but there were craftsmen and businessmen who came.

Faced with such a situation, Lu Bu had no better solution. It is said that such generous conditions have already been provided, and it is absolutely difficult for ordinary literati to refuse. Whoever makes his reputation really stinks the street, and talents come here. Before Xuzhou took refuge, he needed to be more cautious.

The princes also spared no effort when criticizing themselves, for fear that their reputation would be improved to a certain extent through the Xuzhou newspaper.

Such a situation cannot be controlled by Lu Bu, especially when the situation in Xuzhou is more urgent, it requires Lu Bu to make more efforts.

If the lieutenant soldiers cannot be allowed to do more in the face of war, it will have a great impact on the upcoming war. Lu Bu is relieved that the lieutenant soldiers are also tenacious when encountering these difficulties. fighting spirit.

Chapter 763 Yuan Benchu ​​is not a good guy either

Even though the enemy army they were facing was strong and numerous, the soldiers of the Xuzhou Army did not show timidity.

This has a lot to do with the system of the Xuzhou Army. When the lieutenant soldiers can see more hope through their own efforts, they will have a more positive attitude when dealing with the war and want to pass the war. , so that their own status can be improved.

Why didn't Lu Bu understand the truth of it, so that the lieutenant soldiers were more encouraged, and they would perform even better after the war really started.

As for rewards, Lu Bu has never been stingy. Could it be that the State Shepherd's Mansion still lacks money?

"Please speak, Marquis Wen." Seeing Lv Bu let go, Xu You secretly breathed a sigh of relief. If Lv Bu used the emergency of the war between Xuzhou and Yanzhou as an excuse to shirk Jizhou's purchase of Hundred Refined Weapons, Xu You would have nothing more to say. Method.

Yuan Shao did have great influence among the aristocratic and powerful families, it also depends on when.

The current situation in Xuzhou and Yanzhou is urgent, and Lu Bu has a strong prestige in the two states. With this prestige, Lu Bu can get a lot of support from it.

Even if there is a war, it is not easy to get benefits from Lu Bu.

It can be seen from the previous wars that Lu Bu is not a person who suffers, especially after the victory in the war, people feel that he is unreasonable and unforgiving. This situation is also very normal. When fighting a war, you need a high degree of tension.

Not only do you have to face the enemy, but you also have to guard against the rebellion of young people under your rule.

After the war is won, it is reasonable to get more benefits from the enemy. At this time, if the enemy dares to disagree, it will bring about a crazy attack by the soldiers of the army.

It is not easy to develop a place, but it is relatively simple to destroy it.

The Xuzhou Army has the Xiaoqi Battalion whose combat effectiveness is not inferior to that of Baima Yicong. Such a cavalry, under the rule of any vassal, will make the vassal's rule turbulent.

"Benhou and Benchu ​​are allies. The current situation of Benhou is not very good. The condemnation of Liu Biao and Yuan Shu has attracted discussions from all over the world. Although Benhou doesn't care much about reputation, he does. Don’t want to hear more about that.”

"Benchu ​​was the leader of the princes and alliance in the past, and he has a lot of influence among the princes. If Benchu ​​stood up to support me at this time, it would be of great help to me, Ziyuan How do you see it?"

Xu You's heart can't be calm anymore. Ordinarily your reputation is already like this. Even if Yuan Shao stands up to support you, how much relief can you get? It's that easy.

Lv Bu's reputation is really bad. Even if Yuan Shao and Lv Bu have an alliance relationship, he would not dare to give Lv Bu more support in normal times. The main thing is that he is worried that such a thing will bring more damage to his reputation. Impact.

"Marquis Wen's matter is of great importance, we need to inform the lord before we can make a decision." Xu You cupped his hands.

Lu Bu waved his hand and said, "Go ahead, when you think about it clearly, it won't be too late to see Benhou again."

"Here." Xu You saluted and left Lu Bu's room.

Jia Xu, who had been silent all this time, said: "My lord, it seems that Yuan Shao wants to buy a weapon from the lord, but he doesn't want to help the lord at all."

Lu Bu snorted coldly: "Then Yuan Benchu ​​is not a good guy, he claims to have a good reputation. Didn't he snatch his Jizhou from Han Fu? It's just that his family background is better. No one has more discussions about it." .”

"My lord's intention is to temporarily cut off contact with Yuan Shao?" Jia Xu asked.

Lu Budao: "Now, the Marquis has realized that the only ones who can really help Xuzhou and Yanzhou are our own people. Even if other princes send envoys to Xuzhou, they will not bring me substantial help. , on the contrary, I want to take the opportunity to benefit from the hands of the Marquis, and it is very tiring for the Marquis to cooperate with such a person."

Jia Xu cupped his hands and said: "My lord is wise. In order to develop their own strength, the princes will not use any means. The current situation in Xuzhou is critical. It is most normal for them to want to get the secret of the craftsman's workshop from the lord."

"At the craftsman's workshop, prevention and control must be strengthened to prevent the younger generation from taking the opportunity to cause chaos. This Marquis does not want the secrets of the craftsman's workshop to fall into the hands of others. More advantages."

"Here." Jia Xu cupped his hands.

In fact, Lu Bu understood some things quite clearly. No matter what means the princes have, it must be for profit in the end. When there are enough interests as the driving force, they will come to seek cooperation one after another.

Now Lv Bu is at a disadvantage when facing Yuan Shu and Liu Biao, but anyone with a certain vision can see this, but Lv Bu still did not give in when the situation was critical.

Even in the face of the envoy sent by Yuan Shao, his attitude was still tough.

Xu You came to Xuzhou, is it not for Yuan Shao's purpose? By the way, he can have a better relationship with Lu Bu. In fact, Yuan Shao sent an envoy to Xuzhou, and he took a lot of risks. If this matter is caught by a literati If you talk about it, even if Yuan Shao was the former leader of the princes and alliances, he would suffer a lot of losses.

Jia Xu said: "My lord, Xu You came all the way, after all, he represents Yuan Shao. If Xu You is not allowed to get some benefits, it is inevitable that Yuan Shao will be dissatisfied."

Lv Bu snorted coldly, "Yuan Shao sent envoys to Xuzhou in order to get benefits from the Marquis. He wanted to take advantage of the time when the Marquis was in danger. How could the Marquis allow Yuan Shao to succeed in his purpose?"

"Here." Seeing Lu Bu's tough attitude, Jia Xu could only bow his hands.

In fact, Lu Bu will not easily subdue when facing the princes. From Lu Bu's actions in the past, we can see this very well. Even if the situation is critical, Lu Bu has a way to deal with danger. means.

Of course, Lv Bu's most important means of coping is the elite soldiers in the army. These soldiers can bring a lot of help at Lv Bu's critical moment. With these help, Lv Bu gained a firm foothold among the princes. During the process, Lv Buhe received help from the so-called princes.

Chapter 764 It’s Better to Order the Army to Withdraw from Liang Country

Yuan Shu and Yuan Shao did have solidarity, but in Lu Bu's view, such solidarity was dispensable and not practical at all.

Other princes have a lot of yearning for fame, and they may appreciate the support of Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu, but it is different when this kind of thing is put on Lu Bu, unless Yuan Shao is now publicly speaking in support of Lu Bu's behavior in Xuzhou.

In this case, Lu Bu will appreciate it, and how much can be explained by just sending an envoy.

If the Xuzhou army fails in the war, Yuan Shao can find other excuses to shirk this matter. Lu Bu knows what kind of methods the princes have. Such a simple thing.

Although the Xuzhou army is equipped with a lot of hundred-refined weapons, as a monarch, Lu Bu will not think that once the strength of the army is strong, there is no need to improve it.

It is very important for lieutenant soldiers to show more powerful combat effectiveness in war.

"My lord, although our army currently occupies Yuzhou's Pei Kingdom, Lu Kingdom, and Liang Kingdom, and occupies too many cities, it will not be of much help to our army and Yuan Shu's war, especially in the territory of Yuzhou. Not many, once war breaks out, maybe there will be more unstable factors." Jia Xu said.

Lu Bu's eyes narrowed slightly, occupying the city under Yuan Shu's rule, which was exactly what Lu Bu wanted to see. Isn't it normal for Yuan Shu to pay a certain price for the war?

"From Wenhe's point of view, what should we do?" Lu Bu still paid more attention to Jia Xu's opinion.

Because of Lv Bu's gaze, Jia Xu's heart is actually quite heavy. Now Lv Bu is the monarch in charge of life and death, and his words and deeds are a great deterrent. What do many families in Xuzhou have after resisting Lv Bu's orders? With such consequences, Jia Xu is clear about being in charge of intelligence matters.

Now that Lu Bu is in a high position, there are many differences from before. If Lu Bu faces Lu Bu with the previous mentality, even if Lu Bu does not say it to his face, there will be a lot of dissatisfaction behind him, and Jia Xu is here. A person who attaches great importance to it.

In front of the monarch, you can't be too dazzling. It's best to hide behind the scenes after getting credit, so that more people don't know. This is the safest way.

Of course, when faced with the orders of the monarch, it must be carried out to the letter. No matter what the monarch is, he does not like disobedient subjects, or subjects who have other actions in secret.

Jia Xu, who has always paid attention to this aspect, is still cautious when facing Lu Bu, for fear of causing Lu Bu's dissatisfaction in some aspects.

Lu Bu has a certain understanding of Jia Xu's mentality, and he has reminded Jia Xu more than once that as long as he has any good suggestions, just say it, but Jia Xu has his own way of doing things.

Jia Xu said: "From the point of view of my subordinates, it is better to order the army to withdraw from Liang State and station troops in the Pei State Department. The Pei State Department is Pengcheng's barrier. If there is a mistake in the Pei State Department, the enemy can drive straight in and attack Pengcheng directly. , poses a great threat to the stability of Xuzhou."

Lu Bu pondered for a while, then nodded, Jia Xu's words made sense.

Yuan Shu has been operating in Yuzhou for many years. Even after occupying Liang State, it is not a simple matter to stabilize it. Besides, since the stability of the rule, Lu Bu has focused his energy on the affairs of Xuzhou and Yanzhou. More attention, once the war breaks out, there is no guarantee that Yuan Shu will not have other methods in the dark.

With Yuan Shu's influence in Yuzhou, it is still possible to instigate some officials secretly. Instead of letting the enemy army break through one city after another, it is better to hoard heavy troops in the Peiguo Department to block the enemy's offensive.

"Wen He's words are justified. This Marquis will order the guards of the Liang Kingdom to evacuate and take away all the things that can be taken away." Lu Bu said.

Jia Xu clapped his hands and said yes, and agreed with Lu Bu's approach. Since Liang Guo was about to surrender to Yuan Shu, there was no need to keep supplies.

"Tomorrow, the Marquis will be in the army and call the lieutenant generals to discuss the matter of fighting the enemy. When that time comes, Wenhe has any good suggestions to share." Lu Bu laughed.

Jia Xu nodded and said yes, from Lu Bu's words, he felt the sincerity.

This is also the reason why Jia Xu chose to join Lu Bu after he came to Xuzhou with Lu Bu.

Lu Bu is a warrior in the eyes of other princes, but it feels very different to Jia Xu. A warrior can do such a thing when he governs a city, and even in an era where there are many princes, he has achieved such a great achievement. As for Yuan Shu and Liu Biao The joint attack is indeed a big test for the Yanzhou Army and Xuzhou Army, but it does not mean that Lu Bu cannot get out of this crisis.

When Lu Bu came out of danger, it was time to shake the princes of the world again.

With the rise of Lu Bu, the important officials under Lu Bu's command also attracted the attention of many princes. Even if Jia Xu wanted to hide himself better at such a time, it was impossible.

If Lu Bu was defeated in the war, it would be basically impossible for Jia Xu, as an important official under Lu Bu's command, to be spared from it.

There is no strong family behind Jia Xu, and it is not easy to get to where she is today.

From when Lu Bu appointed officials, it can be seen that in fact, Lu Bu cared most about the ability of officials, not the background of officials. Such a monarch is actually very good for those scholars with low backgrounds. It is a pity that Lu Bu The reputation among literati is indeed a bit bad, and it is not a simple matter to get more literati's support.

And Lu Bu is also aware of his own disadvantages in this aspect. When he was wooing literati, he didn't say he was too caring. He just did it casually. You won't be too disappointed.

Lu Bu's mentality can be said to be good.

After leaving Lu Bu's room, Jia Xu's gaze became more and more fierce. This time the princes jointly attacked Xuzhou and Yanzhou, which brought great pressure to Lu Bu. The same is true for the stability of Xuzhou and Yanzhou. For the sake of Xuzhou and Yanzhou Jia Xu knows exactly how much effort Lu Bu has put into the development of the country.

Only the investment in materials is beyond the reach of ordinary princes. With such means, Yanzhou and Xuzhou can achieve rapid development.