Chapter 16: Jia Xu's plan to attack the white horse
"Wen Hou, the last general suddenly thought of something, specially came to ask to see, at this time, the princes are suspicious of each other, have evacuated Luoyang, if you follow the previous route, enter Jizhou, Qingzhou, and then go to Xuzhou, there will be a lot of trouble, there will be a big delay in the itinerary." Jia Xu said.
Lu Bu nodded slightly, motioning for Jia Xu to continue.
"The reason why he led the troops to attack Xiao Pingjin and enter Hanoi was to avoid the princes' army, and now that the threat of the princes' army is not there, Wenhou can change his route and go to Xuzhou as quickly as possible." Jia Xu said: "There are many yellow turbans raging in Yanzhou, and the officials of various counties and counties are overwhelmed, and if Wenhou crosses the Yellow River directly from Hanoi and enters the eastern county of Yanzhou, he can reach Xuzhou at a faster speed." β
"What Wen He said, Ben Jiang also thought about it or two." Lu Bu showed a look of approval, and Jia Xu was able to take the initiative to ask for advice at this time, which shows Jia Xu's change in mentality.
"I don't know what Wenhe's best plan is?" Lu Bu asked.
Jia Xu stepped forward and pointed to the topographic map and said: "Wen Hou and look, the current army only needs to enter the white horse, then it can go all the way to Xuzhou, even if there are soldiers and horses on the way to stop, in the name of Wen Hou, who dares to step forward, and Xuzhou Thorn Shi Tao Qian is on the way to withdraw the army, if Tao Qian does not return to Xuzhou, Pengcheng will be captured, then the big thing will be done." β
"Wen He's words, could it be that he sent cavalry to attack Pengcheng?" Lu Bu asked.
"Exactly, Pengcheng is the governor of Xuzhou, after occupying Pengcheng, Wen Hou can take advantage of the situation to pacify Xuzhou, with the wealth of Xuzhou, it is completely possible to form tens of thousands of troops, as long as the plan is right, the princes will not dare to underestimate Wen Hou."
Lu Bu pondered for a moment and said: "Okay, just with Wenhe's words, tomorrow's army will rush to Baima, and when the time comes, Ben will personally lead the iron cavalry to raid Pengcheng." β
"With Wen Hou's move, it will definitely succeed." Jia Xu laughed.
After staring at Jia Xu for a long time, Lu Bu said slowly: "Ben will have a word, if Wen He can help Ben Jiang carefully, Ben will definitely live up to Wen He." β
Jia Xu's heart moved, Lu Bu had the intention of breaking away from Dong Zhuo, it was indeed unexpected, judging from the current situation, Lu Bu also attached great importance to him, but thinking of Lu Bu's reputation in the world and the difficulties after going to Xuzhou, Jia Xu did not dare to express his position easily.
"I don't know if Wen He has no confidence in Ben General, or if he doesn't have confidence in his own talent?" Lu Bu said with a smile: "If Wen He tries his best to help on the side, with Wen He's strategy, the courage of the general, why worry about not being able to make a big difference, and what Wen Ping has learned in his life can also be put to use." β
"Ben will believe that Wen He will not regret it at that time, but will be glad for his choice now." Lu Bu's tone was firm, and his eyes looked directly at Jia Xu.
Jia Xu arched his hand and said: "Wen Hou's words, the last general understands, but please rest assured that Wen Hou is now under Wen Hou's account, he will definitely give advice to Wen Hou." β
Since entering Lu Bu's account, this is the first time that Lu Bu has shown such kindness to him, which suddenly made Jia Xu have an unreal feeling, it seems that Lu Bu took him away from Dong Zhuo's account, and there are other schemes, he asked himself if he was low-key in the army, and he didn't attract too much attention from others at all, why did Lu Bu want to beat him.
"Think about it more after you go back, there is a lack of strategists under the command of Ben General now." Lu Budao.
"The last general will take his leave."
Leaving the big tent of the Chinese army, Jia Xu's mood fluctuated a little, after breaking away from Dong Zhuo's control, what kind of deeds will Lu Bu have among the princes, I have to say that Lu Bu's words are still very tempting, if it is really according to what Lu Bu said, the two will join forces, and there will be no action.
The princes crusaded against Dong Zhuo, Dong Zhuo was defeated, but it was the imperial court that was most affected, at this time, the prestige of the imperial court in the states and counties was greatly reduced, and the powerful officials in their hands would still obey the orders of the imperial court.
Shaking his head slightly, Jia Xu returned to his residence, even if he was resourceful and strictly guarded in Lu Bu's army, it was difficult to have a chance to escape.
The next day, under Wang Kuang's anxious gaze, Lu Bu's army outside the city slowly left, seeing this, Wang Kuang breathed a long sigh of relief, although Lu Bu did not show up outside the city, he dared to affirm that Lu Bu was in the army, which also made Wang Kuang a little puzzled, how much Lu Bu was used under Dong Zhuo's account, why would he betray Dong Zhuo.
If the alliance of princes knew that Lu Bu and Dong Zhuo were separated, as long as Lu Bu was brought together, wouldn't the victory be more rapid, and there would not be so many soldiers lost in Lu Bu's hands.
"Could it be that Lu Bu betrayed Ding Yuan and took refuge in Dong Zhuo, but did it on purpose?" Wang Kuang said secretly.
Three days later, LΓΌ Bu personally led a large army across the Yellow River and attacked Baima.
The defenders of the white horse did not expect that there would be a cavalry coming from the other side of the river, and they were all elite cavalry, the army stationed on the white horse was only more than 300 people, in the face of the fierce cavalry, they directly chose to surrender, these cavalry were all under the banner of the Han army, they were all a family, there was no need to shout and kill.
LΓΌ Bu ordered Zhang Liao to lead part of the cavalry to guard the white horse, personally led 2,000 cavalry, prepared enough dry food, and went straight to Pengcheng, and Jia Xu followed the army.
From Baima to Pengcheng, the straight-line distance is nearly 600 miles, and the road is not smooth, at least 700 miles must be traveled, and at the speed of the red rabbit horse, it can be reached in one day.
According to Jia Xu's estimates, it will take at least five days for Tao Qian to return to Xuzhou, and it may take even longer if there are invitations and delays from other officials on the way.
The cavalry will move forward with all their might, and they will reach Pengcheng in two days at most, even if there is news exchange between the princes, who would have thought that after Lu Bu broke away from Dong Zhuo's control, he would not go to Bingzhou, but raid Pengcheng.
Compared with Xuzhou, Bingzhou is too barren, and there are many Xianbei raging in the border counties, after occupying the annexation, although holding Huguan can resist the invasion of other princes to a large extent, it is more difficult to do more.
Xuzhou, the land of the four wars, but after being used properly, it is easier to see the effect in a short time.
As long as the attack on Pengcheng is successful and recognized by the imperial court, Lu Bu can be in charge of Xuzhou openly, in the troubled times, fist is the last word, and the overlord Xiang Yu can command the world in Pengcheng, and he can do the same.
The cavalry in the army is still easy to say, this kind of marching speed has made Jia Xu suffer a lot, after all, he is a literati, although he also learns swords in ordinary times, it is just the normal behavior of a literati, compared with the sergeant of the army, the gap is very far.
Two days later, at night, Lu Bu and his party hid in a dense forest about ten miles away from Pengcheng, but they deliberately slowed down on the way.