The Rebirth of Lu Bu in the Legend of the Heroes of the Later Han Dynasty

The wind and snow that hit the Central Plains also hit Hebei. The snow came late this year, but when it came, it was a heavy snowfall that had been rare in the past fifty years. It fell for more than ten days in a row. The fields and mountains were quickly covered with several layers of snow. Thick snow.

The war ceased altogether.

Not long after, the New Year arrived.

In the fifteenth year of Jian'an (only Hebei still used the Jian'an era name at this time), Lu Bu was fifty years old.

On the first day of the first lunar month, officials from the four prefectures of Hebei, Liaodong, Mongolia, Korea, and Japan, and representatives of the gentry from Jizhou gathered in Yecheng to participate in the grand ceremony.

At the grand ceremony, Lu Bu announced an important decision, that is, from today on, he would re-establish the Han Dynasty in the name of the Han general and re-appoint his civil and military officials.

Lu Bu's actions were in sharp contrast to Cao Pi, who proclaimed himself emperor. In the eyes of the people of the world, he was a loyal minister and hero of the Han Dynasty, but in Lu Bu's heart, he just did what he thought was right.

At the end of February, the snow gradually melts and the fighting will begin again. The number of southern nobles who came to Lü Bu from the waterway was increasing day by day. These people were originally on the sidelines and were slightly inclined to Cao Pi. However, they knew that Lü Bu wanted to reestablish the Han Dynasty as a Han general and rushed to Lelang Port by boat. , Fufeng Port, in the eyes of the southern gentry, the spirit of the Han Dynasty is not exhausted.

The number of troops and nobles that Lu Bu could mobilize was increasing day by day. In contrast, Cao Pi's side was declining day by day.

Lu Bu spent a whole month settling down the wealthy families who had defected, reorganizing and recruiting soldiers.

Perhaps it was God's will that in early April, the Yellow River was still frozen, and horses and soldiers could walk on the ice.

Lu Bu personally led an army of 300,000 people to leave the Guandu camp. The army crossed the Yellow River and marched directly to Mengjin.

Lu Bu led the Bingzhou Army and broke through the three-layer defense line deployed by the Wei Army along the way. Three veteran generals on the battlefield, Yu Jin, Li Dian, and Le Jin, were defeated successively.

The army arrived directly at the gate of Luoyang City. Xu Huang opened the city gate to fight, and soon he heard a shocking shout from inside the city, and he seemed slightly shaken.

"Look! The enemy is ready to retreat! Follow me! Charge!" Lu Bu personally led the troops and galloped forward. Fang Tian drew his halberd and killed dozens of people.

The Wei army was in chaos and hid in the city. Xu Huang, who was behind, fought against Lu Bu's army. The city gate was now closed.

Wang Shuang brandished his sword and faced Xu Huang. The Wei troops in the city kept firing arrows, regardless of those who had not entered the city. Lu Bu was afraid that Wang Shuang had made a mistake, so he sent an order to withdraw his troops and wait for changes in the city.

After having a cup of tea, there was a fierce noise in the city, probably because the Mo's attack was effective.

Lu Bu raised his head and looked at the sky, "Now there is a chaos in Luoyang City. The Mohist quickly captured the city gate. As soon as the city gate is opened, the army will follow me to charge."

Since Cao Pi and his clan members fled Luoyang from the beginning, only Cao Cao's old team was left in the city. Soon Shi A led Mo Zhe to occupy the north gate of Luoyang. The city gate slowly opened, and Lu Bu took the lead and rushed in. It is completely impossible to tell that Lu Bu has reached the age of knowing his destiny. Lu Bu probably also knows that this is his last personal expedition, and he will leave more opportunities to young people in the future.

Zhang Liao commanded the cavalry to fight against the Wei army in the city, while Lu Bu led the Wolf Cavalry Battalion into Tongque Terrace. Returning to this familiar place, Lu Bu was filled with emotions. A few years ago, he and Cao Mengde discussed how to govern the world together here. Now he has become the new owner of Tongque Terrace.

Regarding the prisoners, Lu Bu decided to let them choose where to go. Those who were willing to stay would be incorporated into the Bingzhou Army, and those who were unwilling to stay would be given money to go home. Lu Bu released all four of them, Yu Jin, Xu Huang, Le Jin, and Li Dian. Let them return to Cao Pi, and let them tell Cao Pi that as long as he abolishes the imperial title and becomes a Han official again, the two families will still be on good terms.

There is one thing Lu Bu has not done yet. He has been waiting for this for eighteen years, which is to build a new tomb and erect a monument for Dong Zhuo. In Lu Bu's heart, only Dong Zhuo and Cao Cao can be called heroes, especially Dong Zhuo. He helped him too much in the early stage, and he can be regarded as a nobleman who can rise up. Moreover, Lu Bu is also Dong Zhuo's grandson-in-law. Filial piety comes first, and helping Dong Zhuo rebuild his tomb and erect a monument is also a manifestation of filial piety.

After the Bingzhou army entered the city, Qiu did not commit any crimes, and the people and merchants could live a normal life. The army was stationed in the military camp and would not go out unless there were special circumstances.

At present, Lu Bu has three directions. Yecheng has been handed over to Gao Shun for garrison, and the rear area is very stable. He can attack Guanzhong to the west, Yanzhou to the south, and Xuzhou to the east. These three places are still under Cao Pi's control. Once a war breaks out, , the two families will be completely torn apart, and there will be no room for recovery. This is what Lu Bu does not want to see. Cao Pi is his nephew after all. As long as he abolishes the imperial title, Lu Bu is even willing to lead his army back to Hebei. Take a step into the Central Plains.

Cao Pi rebuilt the palace in Xuchang. Sitting on the dragon throne, he listened to Yu Jin's report. When he learned that Lu Bu's condition for withdrawing his troops was that he should abolish the imperial title, Cao Pi became hysterical.

"I am the destined emperor! I am the emperor of the Wei Dynasty! Lu Bu is just a general of the previous dynasty. When my father was alive, he once regarded Lu Bu as a close friend, but now he wants to persecute me! I don't believe that with the power of the world, You can't deal with Lu Bu!"

All the ministers of His Highness were silent, especially when they heard that Lu Bu had arrived with an army of 300,000 men. They must know that the total number of soldiers in the country at this time was only one million, and Lu Bu alone had one-third of them. The army, this is such a terrible thing. How much farmland there is in Hebei can actually support such a huge army, which eats a mountain of food every day. The entire Wei Dynasty had only 500,000 troops at its peak, and that was when Jingzhou was occupied.

Sima Yi was the first to speak: "I think Lu Bu's request cannot be agreed to, but I, the Wei Dynasty, still want to send envoys to negotiate peace with Lu Bu."

Cao Pi asked: "Is there any candidate for Ai Qing?"

Sima Yi said: "Lu Bu is a man who misses the past. Only Xun Yu of Yingchuan in the world can take on this important task. This man is idle at home now. Your Majesty can issue an imperial edict to him to go to Luoyang for peace talks."

Cao Pi nodded: "It can only be done by Xun Yu. He and Lu Bu have known each other for a long time."

Cao Zhi and Yang Xiu also followed Lu Bu's army to Luoyang and returned to their hometown. Cao Zhi was also filled with emotions. Now he could be said to have no worries about food and clothing under Lu Bu's protection. Yang Xiu was also appointed by Lu Bu to compile "Book of the Later Han" The person in charge finally put his talents to use.

Lu Bu did not bring his family with him on this trip, because he only left Yecheng briefly this time to negotiate with Cao Pi. Once a settlement is reached, he will return to Yecheng. After all, Hebei is his foundation.