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

The first battle of the allied forces of the princes to attack Hulao Pass caused heavy losses to all the princes. Since Liu Dai, the governor of Yanzhou, had no sons or brothers as hostages, the coalition decided to pay 100,000 yuan in war compensation.

After emptying Yanzhou's treasury, he took action against the gentry and people of Yanzhou. The Xun clan, the leader of the Yingchuan gentry, was determined to resist Liu Dai's rule, so they discussed that Xun Yu, the leader of the Xun clan, would borrow troops from the surrounding princes. , to overthrow Liu Dai's regime.

Xun Yu first came to Chenliu County and met Zhang Miao, the governor of Chenliu. After the battle at Hulao Pass, Zhang Miao had lost his ambition to dominate the world.

"Wen Ruo, I, Chen Liu, don't have many soldiers. We lost half of our troops in the battle of Hulao Pass. How can I raise my troops to resist Liu Dai with you? I think it's better to forget it. Your Xun family is the head of the Yingchuan gentry, with vast hectares of fertile land. If you are rich, why don't you fulfill the wishes of the governor?" Zhang Miao said.

"General Meng Zhuo, Xun Yu is a scholar. He studied the studies of Confucius and Mencius, and learned the methods of stabilizing and rejuvenating the country. If the general does not give up, I am willing to help the general capture Yanzhou and achieve a princely hegemony." Zhang Miao showed his feelings.

However, at this time, Zhang Miao only wanted to be a conservative man and had no ambition to develop. He refused Xun Yu's invitation, but before Xun Yu left, he recommended him to find Cao Mengde of Jinan.

Xun Yu did not leave for Jinan immediately, but went to Jibei. He believed that the affairs in Yanzhou should be resolved by Yanzhou people, and Cao Cao was far away in Qingzhou and was not the most suitable target candidate.

Jibei Prime Minister Bao Xin warmly received Xun Yu. He had long heard of the name of Xun's Eight Dragons in Yingchuan and had never made friends with him. When Xun Yu expressed his intention to Bao Xin, Bao Xin was in trouble. Jibei The population is not large, and with the constant harassment by the remnants of the Yellow Turbans, it is really impossible to free up hands to capture Yanzhou. This is a huge plan that requires a large number of troops to accomplish.

"Only Cao Mengde in the world has the strength to complete Wen Ruo's plan. Why don't you go to Jinan, sir?" Bao Xin recommended Cao Cao to Xun Yu when he saw him off.

"What kind of person is this Cao Mengde? I really need to see him." Xun Yu embarked on his trip to Jinan with anticipation.

After Cao Cao returned to Jinan, he began to fight against the remnants of the Yellow Turban Army in various parts of Qingzhou. Cao Ren's tiger and leopard cavalry made great achievements. Cao Cao loved this disciple very much, handed over all the cavalry to him, and appointed him as the general. The cavalry commander, and the position of tiger and leopard cavalry commander was taken over by Cao Chun. Cao's army continued to absorb the surrendered Yellow Turban Army. In less than a month, it reached 50,000 people. There were also wise men playing loyal, brave men Le Jin and Yu Jin. After defecting, Cao Cao's current army can be said to be strong.

"Zhicai, now that the Yellow Turbans in Qingzhou have been pacified, what do you think our next step should be?" Cao Cao asked

Xi Zhong said: "Lord, I think we should go to Yanzhou next. The governor of Yanzhou, Liu Dai, has no way. The people of Yanzhou are complaining. My good friend Xunyu of Yingchuan came to me and asked the lord to capture Yanzhou."

"How is Xun Yu's talent compared to yours?" Cao Cao said.

"This man is ten times more talented than me." Xi Zhong said.

"Impossible. How can there be someone in this world who is ten times better than you? It's absolutely impossible." Cao Cao expressed disbelief.

"Ten times or even dozens of times, this person's talent may only be comparable to that of Zhang Liang of the previous dynasty." Xi Zhong continued to recommend Xun Yu.

Cao Cao was overjoyed when he heard this, "Where is this person? I want to meet him as soon as possible."

"This person is in my house, waiting for me to introduce him to the lord." Xi Zhong said.

"I will go see him in person, and you will lead the way." Cao Cao loved talents very much, and he couldn't hide his excitement when he heard that there was such a great talent.

The two came to Xun Yu's house, where Xun Yu was resting. Xi Zhong wanted to go into the house to wake Xun Yu up, but Cao Cao stopped him and waited alone outside the house.

It snowed heavily. Although Cao Cao was wearing fox fur, he was half frozen to death. However, he still waited outside.

Two full hours later, Xun Yu woke up and learned that Cao Cao had been waiting for him in the snow for two hours. He was deeply moved and quickly invited Cao Cao into the house, where they talked about state affairs.

"Dare you ask Mr. Cao about his ambitions?" Xun Yu bowed to Cao Cao.

"If in times of peace and prosperity, Cao Cao wants to be a general in the Western Conquest, to conquer Xicui for the imperial court, and to rebuild the Protectorate of the Western Regions; if in times of chaos, I will carry the three-foot sword, wipe out all the princes, and restore peace and prosperity to the people of the world." Cao Cao. Showed his ambition.

"Mr. Cao has great ambitions, and I am willing to do the hard work of dogs and horses." Xun Yu stood up and bowed.

"Wen Ruo invites you to come up. If you get Wen Ruo alone, it's like Emperor Gaozu getting Zhang Zifang. Why worry about big things happening!" Cao Cao helped Xun Yu up with both hands, took off his fox fur and put it on Xun Yu.

Xun Yu was greatly moved and said, "My lord, I am willing to lead the Yingchuan nobles to welcome your lord into Yanzhou. Your lord can use Yanzhou as his base, seize Jizhou in the north, Yuzhou and Sili in the west, Xuzhou and Qingzhou in the east, and attack in the south." In Jingzhou, hegemony can be achieved."

"Please also ask Wen Ruo to join me in creating hegemony." Cao Cao held Xun Yu's hand tightly.

This pair of destined wise ministers and wise masters will create an era.