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

In the spring of the first year of Xingping (194), after several years of precipitation and development, Han people from the four northern counties of Bingzhou gradually flowed into Wuyuan County. The five counties under Lu Bu's rule now had strong soldiers and horses. Lu Bu implemented a recruitment system in the five counties. The so-called recruitment system, It is to get soldiers out of agricultural production and become professional soldiers. Now there are cavalry and infantry, a total of professional soldiers who are separated from production, and there are also field soldiers who specialize in producing the food needed by the army.

Lu Bu believed that he now had the strength to fight Xianbei, and was determined to launch a plan to regain the four counties of Bingzhou.

That day he called Chen Gong, Xu Shu, Zhang Liao, and Gao Shun to discuss a new battle strategy.

Xu Shu had previously secretly ordered Mohist disciples to sneak into the four counties to spy on intelligence. He shared the information he collected with everyone, "The four counties are now garrisoned by the four most powerful tribes in Xianbei. The Murong tribe is stationed in Shuofang County, and the Yuwen tribe is stationed in Yun In Zhongjun, the Dugu tribe is stationed in Shangjun, and the Tuoba tribe is stationed in Xihe County. This tribe has hundreds of thousands of people, and they are good at riding and shooting, so their combat power cannot be underestimated."

Chen Gong continued, "The current situation in Hebei is that Gongsun Zan captured Qingzhou, breaking the original balance of power, and suddenly became the largest prince in the north. We need to form an alliance with Yuan Shao to ensure the stability of the rear. At this time, we can free up our hands to fight with Xianbei Fight and recover the four counties."

Zhang Liao put forward a different opinion, "Although my lord, Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan have fights, they are all Han after all. Xianbei is different. They drink hair and blood and have coveted the prosperity of the Han Dynasty for a long time. Once a war breaks out, they will definitely take advantage of it. I Now that the army is strong, it is time to defeat Xianbei in one fell swoop, which will also be good for future generations."

Gao Shun was thinking on the sidelines and remained silent.

Lu Bu began to speak, "Looking at the current situation, Gongsun Zan's biggest opponent is Yuan Shao. He will definitely send troops to attack Jizhou. Yuan Shao is not Gongsun Zan's opponent. He will definitely send envoys to form an alliance with me. When the time comes, I only need to send an army to attack Jizhou. Zhuojun, stick a nail in Youzhou, and the balanced situation will be achieved again."

Seeing everyone nodding, Lu Bu continued, "The battle to regain the four counties is imperative. My plan is to attack in three directions. There are 130,000 elite soldiers in Bingzhou, leaving 20,000 field troops to garrison each county, and attack Zhuo The county needs 30,000 infantry troops, and another 20,000 cavalry troops led by the general will enter the grassland from Wuyuan and sweep away the Xianbei tribe. I will personally lead an 80,000-strong army to fight decisively with the four major Xianbei tribes and recover the four counties."

After listening to Lu Bu's strategy, Xu Shu said, "As for the commander of the army to attack Zhuojun and go deep into the grassland, has my lord already chosen one?"

Lu Bu glanced at Zhang Liao and said, "Going deep into the grassland and running thousands of miles to fight must be Wenyuan."

Zhang Liao immediately knelt down and said, "I am willing to go through fire and water for my lord!"

Lu Bu helped Zhang Liao up and continued, "As for the battle at Zhuojun, I intend to let Xu Rong lead 30,000 infantry."

Chen Gong said hurriedly, "It's absolutely impossible. Xu Rong is an old general of the Xiliang Army. If he rebels, it will disrupt the lord's entire plan."

Lu Bu said, "You don't trust the people you employ, and you don't trust the people you doubt. If Gongtai is worried, he can make Yuan Zhi his military advisor and go out with the army. It's just that Yuan Zhi will have to work hard."

Xu Shu knelt down and said, "Thanks to your lord's trust, I will do the work of a dog or a horse!"

Lu Bu helped Xu Shu up and looked at Gao Shun and Chen Gong, "After the army goes out for the expedition, I will leave the military and political affairs of Bingzhou to you."

Seeing that it was getting late at night, Lu Bu asked everyone to go back first. Gao Shun left and came back. Lu Bu knew that he had something on his mind and asked him to sit down.

"Boping, if you have anything to say, just say it. We are just brothers and you now," Lu Bu said.

"I want to know why my eldest brother doesn't use me. Every time there is a war, I just play the role of staying behind. My brothers who are trapped in the camp are also confused. Their treatment is the best in the army, but they have never been able to go to the battlefield." Gao Shun ask.

Lu Bu explained, "Boping, in previous battles, including now, our army has faced cavalry. Infantry and cavalry are fighting, and they are inherently disadvantaged. The elite troops trapped in the camp must be used where they should be used, and they cannot be allowed to die in vain. , when I have a decisive battle with Yuan Shao, it will be the time for you and the trapped camp to make contributions, and then I’m afraid you will complain about too much fighting.”

Gao Shun understood what Lu Bu was thinking, "I understand. I will continue to train in the trapped camp and will not slack off for a moment for my brother's great cause."

Lu Bu said with emotion, "When the world is at peace, we brothers will disarm and return to the fields together and become rich men."

Gao Shun replied, "There will definitely be such a day."

The next day, the Bingzhou army began to mobilize. Xu Rong and Xu Shu led 30,000 infantry troops to Zhuojun. Zhang Liao selected 20,000 light cavalry and carried a hundred days of food and grass to prepare for deep combat in the grasslands. Lu Bu ordered the soldiers to go out. He went home to say goodbye to his relatives. He knew that many people would die this time, so he would leave a seed for the warriors of Bingzhou.

Xun Chen came to the governor's house and asked to see Lu Bu, but was told that Lu Bu was in the military camp. Xun Chen came to the military camp again and walked to the camp gate.

Xun Chen was walking in the Bingzhou military camp and lamented that the Bingzhou army was much more powerful than the Jizhou army. If the two armies fought, the whole of Jizhou would fall within a month. As he walked, he saw a group of people gathered together. He then stepped forward to take a look. It turned out that Bingzhou soldiers were wrestling. He saw two naked and muscular men competing to see who was stronger. There was a circle on the ground. The one who got out of the circle first would lose. Xun Chen saw that the two men were like Fighting on the battlefield, the fight was very serious, and I couldn't help but sigh, "There are many brave people in the land of Yanzhao."

Xun Chen thought of the purpose of his trip and walked straight into the big tent without staying any longer.

Lu Bu saw Xun Chen coming and motioned for him to sit down.

Xun Chen said, "I came here to discuss the alliance with the general on the order of my lord Yuan Shao. This is a letter written by my lord. I would like the general to read it." After speaking, he took out the letter from his arms.

Lu Bu took the letter, opened it, and knew that the envoy was Xun Chen, he saluted, "I have heard of your name for a long time, and Yuan Benchu ​​can become the lord of Jizhou, and you should be the first to do so. However, this letter only agreed to divide Youzhou equally, and There are no specific details.”

Xun Chen returned the favor, "What my lord means is that the general is in charge of everything, and I have the right to act expediently."

Lu Bu took out the map of Youzhou from the desk, spread it out, and asked Xun Chen to look at it together. Xun Chen was surprised that Lu Bu had such a detailed map, and even the population of each county was noted.

Lu Bu pointed to the map and said, "I want the seven counties of Zhuojun, Daijun, Liaoxi, Liaodong, Xuanzang, Lelang, and Changli."

Xun Chen looked at the map. According to Lu Bu's allocation method, Yuan Shao could only get four counties: Guangyang, Shanggu, Yuyang, and Youbeiping. Except for Guangyang, which was the seat of Youzhou, and had a large population, the other three counties had only a small population. Thousands of people. Xun Chen shook his head, "The general asked for too much. My lord got less than half of what the general got. I'm afraid he won't agree."

Lu Bu smiled and said, "Yuan Benchu ​​got not only that, but also the entire Qingzhou. Don't think I don't know. Yuan Shao has already sent troops to attack Qingzhou. There is also a rebellion in Jizhou by the Black Mountain Army. Your lord may not have that many troops. Let’s face a three-front war at the same time. The war in Youzhou will only be carried out by me and the state army independently. Sir, do you think I want more?"

Seeing Lu Bu's aggressive attitude, Xun Chen didn't know what to say and could only nod in agreement.

The two parties signed an alliance document on a blank piece of paper and stamped it with a big seal.

After forming an alliance with Yuan Shao, Lu Bu could concentrate on dealing with Xianbei.