However, Cao Cao also had 200,000 soldiers and horses in Dongjun, led by Xu Huang.

In terms of troops, Cao Cao's arrival in Dongjun enhanced Xu Huang's strength, and he was fully capable of competing with Zhang Liao and Wei Yan. However, under the general trend, Cao Cao had to go to Luoyang immediately, and there was no time to engage Zhang Liao and Wei Yan.

At the beginning of winter.

Cao Cao arrived at the Tiger Prison Pass.

On the one hand, he sent people back to Luoyang to strengthen Luoyang's defense.

On the one hand, he sent someone to pick up Xu Huang and return to the Tiger Prison Pass as soon as possible.

He was very anxious right now.

According to the scouts, Xuanyuan Pass and Guangcheng Pass have been occupied. The Luoyang portal opened. Xu Shu, Bai Qi, Yue Fei, and Lu Xun may attack Luoyang at any time. If you don't return to Luoyang sooner, you have to be blocked again, which is very troublesome.

"Report..."

The scout came to the tower of the Tiger Prison Pass and said to Cao Cao: "King Wei, Bai Qi and Liu Bowen have led an army of 350,000 and advanced to Luoyang. ”

"Got it."

"Report..."

Before Cao Cao could digest the news just now, another scout came: "King Wei, Lu Xun has led 100,000 Jingzhou troops to advance to Luoyang. ”

"Got it."

Cao Cao motioned for the two scouts to leave.

Sima Yi's brows on the side were wrinkled. He really felt a little overwhelmed. Cao Cao's troops were defeated again and again. The strength is not as good as Lu Bu. No amount of stratagem will help.

He said: "The king of Wei has to hurry back to Luoyang and preside over the overall situation. ”

"Hmm."

Cao Cao didn't want to say anything more, and nodded slightly.

In order to rush back to Luoyang as soon as possible. Cao Cao took Sima Yi and only led more than 20,000 cavalry to leave the Tiger Prison Pass first. handed over the defense of the Tiger Prison Pass to Cao Ren.

And he had already issued an order that after Xu Huang's 200,000 troops arrived at the Tiger Pass, they would go to Luoyang with the garrison of the Tiger Pass.

At this time.

In Yangzhou Shouchun.

Inside the Military Aircraft Division.

Ma Jun, director of the Academy of Science and Technology, came to report to Chen Gongyu: "Mr. Gongtai, the saltpeter brought back from Hanzhong has been made into artillery. It's ready to come in handy. ”

"How many?"

Chen Gong and Zhang Liang from the Military Aircraft Department both asked expectantly.

Ma Jun replied: "500,000 rounds of scattered ammunition and 500,000 rounds of live ammunition, 50,000 rounds of 544 mines, and 10,000 rounds of red-coated artillery shells." ”

"Good!"

Chen Gong said happily: "Immediately load all these ammunition into trucks and transport them to Xudu." The lord's troops have occupied Xudu, and we must support the front line as soon as possible. ”

"No."

Chen Gong sent an official from the Military Aircraft Department to go with Ma Jun to the Academy of Science and Technology to pick up the goods.

Busy for a long time.

Loaded all the ammunition into the car, escorted by 10,000 light horsemen, and headed for Xudu.

Xu Du.

After Liu Bei and Zhao Yun were captured, they were sent to Xu Capital for detention.

Lu Bu went to see Liu Bei.

He had suffered some minor injuries and was now fine.

in a prison cell.

Lu Bu walked in slowly, holding a food box in his hand.

"Xuande, please use it." Lu Bu took out all the dishes in the food box.

Liu Bei glanced at it and said, "Becoming the king and defeating the king, since you have already won, why do you want to humiliate me?" ”

"Am I humiliating you when I bring you food? What kind of logic do you have? If you like to eat it or not, I won't give it yet. Lu Bu made a gesture to take the food away.

"Don't take it, I'll eat." Liu Bei quickly sat up.

"That's right. I'm here to talk to you, that's all. Lu Bu poured a bottle of wine for him.

"To be honest, I admire you. You, a straw sandal-seller from a humble background, were originally a lowly person. first lied about being a descendant of the royal family, deceived the allegiance of the second general Guan Zhang, shouted benevolence and righteousness on his lips, and pretended to be ..... in his heart. ”

Lu Bu crackled and said a lot.

Liu Bei was told by Lu Bu that he didn't have the heart to eat, and replied: "The rise and fall of the world is the responsibility of the husband, Liu Bei really wants to help the Han family.... ”

"Come on, you. What time is it now? What else are you pretending? In your life, you will never be able to make a difference, let alone compete with me, which is why I am willing to sit here and talk to you. Lu Budao.

"I know..."

Liu Bei's heart is also clear.

He is now locked up in the prison of Xu Du, who is full of Lu Bu's soldiers and horses, and even if he puts on his wings, he can't fly out. If you fly out, you will also be wiped out by Lu Bu.

So it's impossible to make a difference in this life.

Lu Budao: "According to the information I have. Guan Zhang is dead, and he died because of me. You must hate me, right? ”

"What's the use of hate?"

"It's useless. But you should also think about it, did you hurt them? How many people have you saved by your so-called benevolence? How many people have been served? How many people have been harmed? ”

Liu Bei looked directly at Lu Bu and said, "Benevolence and righteousness are the foundation of human nature, and there is nothing wrong with benevolence and righteousness itself. Until now, I have firmly believed that only the king of benevolence and righteousness can bring peace to the world. I failed because I was not strong enough and did not have the artillery of the new army. If I had mastered the artillery, it was not yet known whose name it would be. ”

This is also said thoroughly.

"Maybe." Lu Bu did not argue with him either. Because it's useless anymore. Liu Bei has been captured, and everything has been settled.

I talked with Liu Bei for a long time.

Lu Bu left the cell.

Return to the Wei Palace.

Lu Bu sent someone to find Nie Zheng, the shadow commander.

When Nie Zheng saw Lu Bu, he saluted and asked, "What does the lord command?" ”

Lu Bu looked out of the door and saw that there was no one, so he said, "You wait to rescue Liu Bei and send someone to follow." When he was almost in Luoyang, he was killed. Don't miss it, it's up to you to execute it! ”

"Obedience. It's just that... I don't understand why I didn't execute him in prison and save him. How much trouble this is. Nie Zheng didn't understand Lu Bu's thoughts.

Lu Bu said: "Liu Bei is different from other princes. Although it is hypocritical, it has also carried out some benevolent government, and there are many people who support it. If I execute him openly, I'm afraid there will be some trouble. It's better to rescue him first, and then assassinate him. ”

"Humble duty understood." Nie Zhengdao: "After killing Liu Bei, I will publicize it again to ensure that the people everywhere know that Liu Bei is in danger." resulting in death. ”

"Hmm."

Lu Bu nodded.

Nie Zheng went to prepare to carry out Lu Bu's orders.

After seeing Liu Bei, Lu Bu wanted to see Zhao Yun again, but Zhao Yun was loyal to Liu Bei and would definitely not be able to persuade him to surrender. Since he couldn't persuade him to surrender, Lu Bu also lost interest in seeing him.

Night.

The shadow commander made Nie Zheng personally lead people to break into Xu Du's prison and rescue Liu Bei.

Liu Bei left Xudu, rode a fast horse, and galloped in the direction of Luoyang.

Nie Zheng led a hundred Shadow Elites and followed closely behind, not daring to be careless.

Until a few days later.

Liu Bei went through many difficulties and dangers and finally arrived in Luoyang.

He wanted to go to Cao Cao's military camp and use Cao Cao's power to return to Chang'an.

But before he arrived at Cao Ying, he was intercepted by Nie Zheng, driven into a mountain forest, and assassinated...

A generation of heroes died here!

(End of chapter)