Lu Budao: "These money, grain, and war horses must be paid off within five years." Otherwise, when the time comes, our partnership will be over. All that's left is to fight, either you annex me or I annex you! ”

Throwing down a cruel word, Lu Bu left with his generals.

Cao Ren was puzzled and said, "Military Master, why don't you let me capture Yuan Shao?" It also saves Lu Bu's anger! ”

"It's better to be angry than to lose the world."

Guo Jiadao: "After the Battle of Xiliang and the Battle of Fugou, our strength is not as good as before. If Yuan Shao dies, Yuan Shao's three sons will definitely compete for the throne. At that time, Lu Bu's army drove straight in, and in less than two years, it would be possible to occupy Ji, He, Qing, and You. Accomplish the great cause of reunification. The general thinks about it, what kind of scene is that? ”

Cao Ren suddenly came to his senses and responded: "What the military advisor said is extremely true. ”

Xun You and the generals at all levels nodded imperceptibly.

"Inform the battalions and prepare to return to Xudu." Cao Cao was expressionless and said indifferently.

"No."

In mid-September, Lü Bu and Cao Cao advanced southward, joined up with Xun Yu, Zhang Liang, and Jia Xu, and wiped out Gao Gan's 30,000 troops. Since then, Yuan Shao's plan for the southern expedition has been completely broken.

Lü Bu and Cao Cao signed a treaty in Yingchuan County.

Considering the casualties of various armies, he admitted that he owed Lu Bu another 60 million dollars and 20,000 war horses.

Mid-October.

The armies left Yingchuan and returned to Yangzhou.

On the official road, 200,000 troops marched from west to east.

Lu Bu sat in the car and read the list of meritorious soldiers.

Mu Guiying poured tea for Lu Bu and said: "In the battle of Fugou, we still suffered a loss, and the loss of the elite can never be made up for by money." Unless the whole of Yanzhou is used as compensation. ”

"Hehe... Your appetite is too big, isn't it? Lu Budao: "It's not easy to get Cao Cao to agree to give us all the loot captured by Yuan Shao, do you know how much it is?" ”

"How much?"

Lu Bu handed Mu Guiying a list and said, "Look at it, there are more than 40,000 war horses and more than 30,000 chariots, which is enough for us to equip 70,000 mobile troops. If you build it yourself, how much will it cost? How many days? With these, we will be able to have a strong military in a very short period of time. I am confident that I will face Yuan Shao and win the battle of Hebei. ”

"If you think so, it's really not a loss."

Mu Guiying said with a smile: "I hope Yuan Shao can live well, don't die halfway without returning to Hebei." ”

"Hehe... It's better to be dead. ”

Lu Bu thought to himself that if Yuan Shao was really dead, the battle to destroy Yuan would start immediately. With the strength of Xu and Yang, even if they can't win quickly, they will subdue Ji and Qingyou within two or three years.

A month later.

Lü Bu led the army back to Shouchun City and rewarded the meritorious generals.

Cao Cao was frustrated one after another, and the elite under his command were lost, and after returning to Xudu, his butt was not yet hot, and he received an urgent report from Yuzhou. Zhuge Liang personally led 130,000 troops, killed Ben Yuzhou, and occupied Runan County.

Cao Cao did not dare to be careless, gathered 150,000 troops, and went to meet the enemy.

Shou Chun.

Military Aircraft Division.

Chen Gong said: "Cao Cao sent a letter saying that Liu Bei's elite are all in Yuzhou, let us wait for the opportunity to capture Jingzhou." What is the Lord's will? ”

Lu Bu didn't answer, but asked, "Do you think who will win the battle of Yuzhou?" ”

"Cao Cao's elite, most of them have been wiped out, I'm afraid they are not Zhuge Liang's opponents. The final outcome must be Zhuge Liang's victory. Zhang Liang said.

"That's right." Lu Bu nodded, agreeing with Zhang Liang's statement.

"Therefore, Cao Cao can't die, and I will use him to contain Yuan Shao." Lu Bu was silent for a while, and said, "Order Zhang Liao and Wei Yan to feint to attack Jingzhou and teach Liu Bei a lesson." ”

"No."

Chen Gong drafted an order and sent someone to Jiangxia.

Lu Bu's return to Shouchun means that Li Shanchang and Xiao He no longer participate in military politics and return to their original posts. Li Shanchang is in charge of the household department, and Xiao He is in charge of the internal affairs department.

The decision-making of the Military Aircraft Department was formulated by Zhang Liang, Xu Shu, Chen Gong, Jia Xu, and Liu Bowen to form the strongest military division alliance.

Late winter.

Rain and snow are falling, and the wind is biting.

After careful consideration, Lü Bu announced the appointment of generals at all levels and the assignment of idle soldiers and horses.

Gao Shun, Zhang Liao, Wei Yan, Gan Ning, Fan Lihua, Yue Fei, and Qi Jiguang were all stationed outside and did not participate in the division of troops for the time being. The authority remains unchanged, and he still commands the soldiers and horses in his hands.

Xiang Yu likes war horses and chariots, and has repeatedly performed miraculous feats. Lu Bu replenished 5,000 broken military camps, adding 10,000 light cavalry and 10,000 chariots.

Luo Cheng was the first to follow Lu Bu, and he couldn't be treated badly, so he gave 10,000 light cavalry, 10,000 chariots, and 40,000 foot soldiers.

Bai Qi and Liang Hongyu came from the Military Academy, and made meritorious contributions in the Battle of Xuzhou, in order to make the name of the Military Academy. Each man must be given 10,000 light horsemen, 10,000 chariots, and 20,000 foot soldiers.

Mu Guiying is still in command of the Danyang soldiers, and the number is tentatively set at 5,000, and the number of troops can be recruited from Danyang County to expand, and the number is not limited.

Li Cunxiao's Flying Tiger Army was wiped out in the battle with Yuan Shao. Three thousand men were temporarily given, selected from all armies, to form heavy armored iron cavalry. All the horses and equipment are equipped according to the standards of the broken barracks.

Li Yuanba's Dragon Guard Army increased the number to 10,000.

Huang Zhong served in the military department and commanded 30,000 reserve soldiers.

All arrangements were completed, with a total of 220,000 Shouchun soldiers and horses (including Zhang Hu's Lingyin Mansion soldiers).

this day.

Chen Gong came to the Assassin's Mansion and reported to Lu Bu about the war in Qingzhou.

Chen Gong opened the battle report and said: "Qingzhou assassin Yuan Tan, adopt the strategy of defending as the attack, and fight a war of attrition with Fan Lihua, and the two armies have been in a stalemate in Jinan and Le'an for more than two months. In the end, Jizhou gave Yuan Tan an additional 140,000 troops, making Yuan Tan's troops more than three times that of Fan Lihua. Fan Lihua gave up the attack and retreated to Le'an County. ”

Such a result was already expected by Lu Bu.

Lu Bu thought for a while and said, "Jinan and Le'an, a large number of troops are needed to garrison to prevent Yuan Tan from counterattacking, and it is not cost-effective in the long run." When Yuan Shao sent an envoy to ransom the captured generals, ask the envoy, how much are the two counties worth? ”

"The lord is saying that Jinan and Le'an will be returned to Yuan Shao?"

"Not yet. It's selling! ”

Chen Gong was stunned for a moment, and said with a smile: "Okay, when we negotiate, let He Shen test it, maybe he can sell it for a good price." ”

"Lord, lord..." At this time, Zhang Feng ran into the study in a panic.

Lu Bu was taken aback and scolded: "What is so flustered? Can it be a little more robust? ”

"Back to the lord, I am very happy!"

"Daiki?" Lu Bu was puzzled: "Could it be that who is pregnant again?" No, I haven't been back for more than half a year... ”

"My lord, where did you think of it?" Zhang Feng rolled his eyes.

Lu Bu hurriedly said: "You said it." ”

Zhang Feng glanced at Chen Gong.

Lu Bu understood, waved his hand, and said, "Gongtai, you go and go about your own business." ”

"No."

Chen Gong left in confusion.

"Can you say it now?" Lu Bu closed the door.

Zhang Feng said excitedly: "Back to the lord, the deputy director of the Academy of Science and Technology has developed an assault rifle and a red-coated cannon.... ”

"What?!"

Lu Bu was extremely shocked, got up and said, "Take me quickly!" ”

(End of chapter)