Chapter 237: The End of the Tiger
A wonderful battle ended with Lu Bu's announcement of his return to the city.
Although Zhao Yun and Lu Bu have not yet fought for fifty rounds, they both know very well in their hearts at this time: the killing moves have been exhausted, and it is no longer necessary to continue the battle.
Fifty rounds is just a number for the two of them, and it doesn't mean anything.
Zhao Yun's ability is not only able to resist Lu Bu for fifty rounds.
It could be eighty rounds, it could be a hundred, it could be more.
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The so-called "insiders look at the doorway, laymen look at the liveliness." β
For the many Cao Cao soldiers who watched the battle, the battle between Zhao Yun and Lu Bu was full of guns and halberds, lively fighting, and gorgeous fighting.
And for Xu Zhu, Yu Ban, Xiahoudun and other fierce generals with high martial arts, the battle between Zhao Yun and Lu Bu was wonderful and well.
The battle between the two fully demonstrated the fighting skills and perception of the moves, which benefited Xu Zhu and others a lot.
At the same time, Xu Zhu and the others admired Lu Bu more thoroughly.
Lu Bu, the title of 'the world's first general' is really well deserved.
The whole world is Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and there are many talents.
To be called 'the world's first general', superb martial arts is the most important part.
But people like Zhao Yun, Huang Zhong and others can also be said to be superb in martial arts, why aren't they 'the number one generals in the world'?
There is another reason for this, and that is 'a thousand battles do not hurt'.
The ability to attack is the main aspect of evaluating a general, but the ability to defend is also an indispensable aspect.
Since Lu Bu was in the army, he has gone through more than 100 battles, large and small.
There are battles of fighting alone, battles of fighting alone, and battles of taking the head of the enemy generals among thousands of troops......
No one can remember how many battles Lu Bu participated in, but Lu Bu has a proud record that he can remember, that is, Lu Bu has never been injured, not once.
This one is unmatched.
It is precisely because of this that the warriors in the world admire Lu Bu and give Lu Bu the title of 'the world's first general'.
Cao Cao saw that his soldiers were once again impressed by Lu Bu's powerful martial arts, and knew that their morale had been lost at this time.
He had no choice but to give the order to withdraw his troops back to the camp.
When Xu Shu saw Zhao Yun returning, he asked with concern, "General Zilong, how do you feel?" β
Zhao Yun is different from others, he is a first-hand experiencer.
Lu Bu used all his strength against him, he knew best.
Therefore, Zhao Yun said to Xu Shu with a ashamed face: "I'm not as good as him." Whether it is in realm, strength, or moves, I am inferior to him. Lu Bu can be said to be flawless and impeccable in terms of martial arts. β
After listening to Zhao Yun's frustrated words, Xu Shu comforted Zhao Yun: "Zilong, don't be depressed, there is only one Lu Fengxian in this world, but there is only one Zhao Zilong!" In time, you will not only be able to catch up with him, but you will also be able to surpass him. β
After listening to Xu Shu's words, Zhao Yun understood Xu Shu's comfort.
Therefore, he replied to Xu Shu: "The kindness of the military advisor, Zilong has it." We still have a task ahead of us, so let's complete it as soon as possible. β
Regarding the matter of martial arts, Zhao Yun didn't want to continue talking.
No one wants to admit that they are inferior to others, but in reality, there are some things that require talent, and you are just inferior to others.
When Xu Shu heard Zhao Yun say this, he knew that Zhao Yun didn't want to continue.
Then he said to Zhao Yun: "Then General Lao Zhao will go with me." β
Xu Shu and Zhao Yun rode in the direction of Cao Cao.
When Xu Shu and Zhao Yun approached Cao Cao's car, Cao Cao's personal guards responsibly stopped the two.
Cao Cao said to his guards: "Let them come over, with Zilong's bravery, if you really want to be unfavorable to me, no one in the current army can stop me." β
Xu Shu heard the praise for Zhao Yun revealed in Cao Cao's words.
instantly understood the meaning of Cao Cao's love in his heart.
He hurriedly took a few steps forward and said, "Our mission has been completed, and we are here to bid farewell to General Cao." β
Cao Cao laughed, did not answer Xu Shu's words, but said to Xu Shu with a displeased face: "'Lord Messenger'! You're not an easy captain. β
Then he looked at Zhao Yun with extremely fond eyes, and said softly to Zhao Yun: "Zilong 'Captain', as long as you are willing to come to my command, I will immediately make you the general of Dingbei." And reward you with 10,000 taels of gold, hundreds of beautiful women, dozens of houses, and I can also let you lead an army alone. You don't have to listen to anyone's orders except my orders. Do you think about it? β
After Xu Shu heard this, he was shocked: "With such superior conditions, if Zilong is tempted, how can he be with the main bus?" β
Just when Xu Shu was shocked and flustered, he heard Zhao Yun's voice coming: "General Xie Cao is very kind." From the moment Zilong entered the Fenwu Army, Zilong was born as a member of the Fenwu Army and died as a ghost of the Fenwu Army. General Cao's love, Zilong dare not bear it. β
After Xu Shu heard Zhao Yun's words, he was relieved.
said silently in his heart: "Such a fierce general, such loyalty, the lord is really visionary!" After I go back, I will definitely get closer to General Zhao Yun, this person must not be in the pool. β
When Cao Cao heard Zhao Yun's words, he was greatly disappointed.
Still unrelenting, he asked Zhao Yun gently, "You're not thinking about it?" On this basis, if you have any requirements, you can still put them forward again. As long as I can do it, I will satisfy you. β
Zhao Yun just smiled slightly, and replied to Cao Cao: "General Cao doesn't need to persuade anymore, I have made up my mind!" β
The smile on Cao Cao's face stopped here, and his heart instantly felt like falling into an ice valley.
Xu Shu looked at the smile on Cao Cao's face.
hurriedly spoke: "In the past few days, thank you General Cao for your kindness!" When I go back, I will definitely tell His Majesty the Emperor about General Cao's preferential treatment in the past few days, and I think His Majesty the Emperor knows General Cao's loyalty, and will definitely add an official to General Cao. β
After finishing speaking, he quickly left this place with Zhao Yun.
Cao Cao looked at Xu Shu and Zhao Yun who were far away, and whispered to Guo Jia beside him: "Fengxiao, Zhao Yun is not dead, I am uneasy!" I'm afraid that in the days when he is alive, I will not be able to eat and sleep well, and I must not let him return to Bingzhou alive. β
At this time, Cao Cao showed his heroic posture.
A fierce general like Zhao Yun, I can't get it, so I will destroy him.
Guo Jia said in a low voice: "Don't worry, Ming Gong, I have already arranged for someone to notify the county seats." On their way back, I have prepared a net for them to throw themselves into. β
Cao Cao smiled at Guo Jia with satisfaction and said, "Fengxiao, I don't worry about you doing things." After the 'messenger of the Son of Heaven' leaves, let's think about how to take Xiapi County as soon as possible." We've spent too much time here, and it's not good for the big picture. β
Guo Jia nodded and replied, "What Ming Gong said is very true. The morale of the soldiers today is damaged, and our siege of the city has no effect, so why not let the soldiers rest for a day and stop attacking the city for the time being?
Tomorrow, when the soldiers are in good spirits, our army can attack from the west, north, and south of Xiapi County at the same time.
Under our strong attack, since there has been a 'Hou Cheng' in the county, a second 'Hou Cheng' will appear.
When the time comes, it will be time for us to break the city. β
Cao Cao smiled knowingly, and asked Guo Jia to give the order.
After Xu Shu and others received Zhang Yang and his family, a team of more than 400 people walked towards Yuzhou.
In Xiapi County, Lu Bu had already climbed the Baimen Tower, the highest position in Xiapi County.
Looking at the team in the distance, he said silently in his heart: "Fan'er, no matter what the circumstances, you must live well." Since my father has had you, it doesn't matter if you lose. β
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On the second day, Cao Cao's army launched a fierce attack from three directions in Xiapi County at the same time.
After three consecutive days of fighting, the LΓΌ Bu army in the city suffered heavy casualties.
In the early morning of the fourth day, Chen Deng's father and son, Zang Ba, Sun Guan, Wu Dun and others under Lu Bu saw that the general trend had gone, so they united one after another, opened the gate of Xiapi County, and surrendered to Cao Cao.
Lu Bu led less than a hundred soldiers who were still loyal to him to protect his wives and concubines, and once again ascended the White Gate Tower.
Seeing the crowds of Cao Jun all around, Lu Bu had no intention of fighting in his heart.
Ordered the soldiers around him to take their own heads and give them to Cao Cao in order to find a way to live.
These more than 100 loyal soldiers had already put life and death on the line, and none of them could bear to do so.
Seeing that no one made a move, Lu Bu said, "You are all my good brothers Lu Fengxian. Let's fight until the last moment. β
With that, he led the people down the tower.
When passing by Diao Chan's side, Lu Bu said softly to Diao Chan: "Cicada, I'm defeated!" I once said that I would protect you for the rest of your life, but unfortunately, from today onwards, I don't have this opportunity. β
The implication in Lu Bu's words is undoubtedly revealed.
Lu Bu has already germinated the will to die, and today is the final period of death.
Diao Chan replied in a low voice: "General, you have not broken your trust in me. Diao Chan's first life has ended today. We are still alive. β
Lu Bu heard the meaning of Diao Chan's words, this is to go with him.
I saw Lu Bu's tiger eyes with tears in his eyes, and he said to Diao Chan: "Chan'er, I'm sorry." β
Diao Chan smiled slightly, and the country was overwhelmed.
said softly to Lu Bu: "General, it's okay! I was lucky enough to see the general fight at the very last moment. β
Lu Bu understood, and strode down the city tower.
Lu Bu came out of the White Gate Tower, with a resolute battle intent all over his body.
shouted at Cao Cao: "Cao Mengde, I am defeated by you, and I am convinced of the defeat." It's a pity that my Lu Bu's martial arts. β
Lu Bu's last words made Cao Cao's heart move.
Lu Bu's bravery, coupled with his elite soldiers and horses, who can be the enemy in this world?
So Cao Cao said to Lu Bu: "Since you have been convinced, can you submit to me?" β
Liu Bei, who was beside Cao Cao, was worried that after Cao Cao got Lu Bu, he would be like a tiger with wings, so he dissuaded Cao Cao and said: "Duke Ming, Lu Bu once worked for Ding Yuan and Dong Zhuo, but in the end both of them were killed by Lu Bu. β
No one will not care about their own life and death, Cao Cao was afraid after hearing Liu Bei's words.
Lu Bu didn't mean to surrender, he did this just to fulfill his last promise to Diao Chan, and he didn't want to be shot to death by random arrows.
Seeing that Cao Cao hesitated for a moment, Lu Bu knew that his plan had been achieved, so he shouted loudly at Cao Cao's army: "Xu Zhu, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei." The three of you come together. It's just that the martial arts of the three of you are passable, and you deserve to fight me for the last time. β
When Cao Cao heard Lu Bu's words, he seemed to be thinking about something, but he didn't speak, and Xu Zhu could only stand still by Cao Cao's side.
After Liu Bei heard Lu Bu's words, he was overjoyed, and glanced at his brothers, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.
However, Liu Bei's secret action was seen by Guo Jia, who had been deeply concerned about Liu Bei.
A hint of displeasure appeared on Guo Jia's face, and then his brows furrowed, as if he was thinking about something.
Zhang Fei, who rode out on horseback, shouted at Lu Bu: "'Three surnamed slaves', your grandfather Zhang is here!" Last time, you took advantage of me to get drunk, and I didn't have a good time, this time, I will fight you to the end. β
Guan Yu also said at the same time: "Wen Hou, Guan came to ask for advice. β
The two shouted as they rode their horses straight towards Lu Bu.
Lu Bu was overjoyed, and as soon as he urged the 'Red Rabbit Horse' under his crotch, he stepped forward to meet the enemy.
At the same time, he shouted: "It's good to come!" Today, we will not die! β
Lu Bu is today's 'No. 1 military general in the world', and Guan Yu and Zhang Fei are also first-class top generals.
At this time, the three of them are all in the nine-grade realm, and their breath is long.
The three of them fought for more than 300 rounds, from dawn to dark, and they were still evenly matched.
Cao Cao saw that it was already dark, and the battle in Xiapi County was basically over except for the battle that was stuck here.
Then he said to Xu Zhu beside him: "Zhongkang, you can also go and give Lu Bu a ride." β
Xu Zhu took the order and left.
At this time, the three people who fought against Lu Bu were not the three people under the Tiger Prison.
After Xu Zhu joined the battle, Lu Bu gradually showed defeat.
Twenty rounds later, the four separated, only to see Lu Bu received three heavy blows on his body.
One was injured by Guan Yu's Qinglong Yanyue Knife, one was injured by Zhang Fei's Zhangbadian spear, and one was injured by Xu Zhu's golden-backed ghost head knife.
However, Guan Yu's long beard had been cut off horizontally, Zhang Fei's left chest was kicked, and Xu Zhu's back was also firmly hit by a 'heavy blow' from Lu Bu's Fang Tianhua halberd rod.
Seeing this result, the martial arts of the three of them were superior.
saw that Lu Bu's wound was constantly bleeding, and the three of them knew that Lu Bu, the 'number one military general in the world', died in this way.
Although he won, he couldn't lift a trace of joy in his heart.
Lu Bu also knew his situation at this time, so he looked up to the sky and shouted: "I am Lu Bu, the first Lu Bu in the world." β
Then he stood still, motionless.
It wasn't until a quarter of an hour later that the brave soldiers stepped forward to find that Lu Bu had already died of anger.
And after Diao Chan heard Lu Bu's shouting, he understood what Lu Bu meant, which was shouted to himself.
He immediately took out the deadly poison carried by the body and drank it all.
Then he looked at where Lu Bu was, and said with love on his face: "General, the slave family is here." β
Afterwards, Cao Cao killed the Chen Palace, which did not return to him, and surrendered Chen Deng's father and son under Lu Bu, and recruited local forces such as Zang Ba, Sun Guan, Wu Dun, Yin Li and Chang Xian, who were originally dependent on Lu Bu, and handed over several coastal counties to them for management, completely occupying the land of Xuzhou.