In mid-June, Lü Bu led his army to Jian'an County.

The army of tigers and wolves raided Nanping County, and the frightened Nanping County ordered Kaicheng to surrender.

The army rested in the city, and Lu Bu gathered all the generals to discuss the strategy of breaking the enemy.

Chen Gong, Luo Cheng, Zhang Liao, Gao Shun, Zhang Feng, and Li Yuanba entered the lobby one after another and saluted Lu Bu.

"You may be seated."

"Thank you, Lord." Everyone took their seats.

Lu Budao: "Although Nanping County is a small county, it regulates the official road to the East China Sea, and it is also our military food, and we must not afford to lose." ”

"Wenyuan."

"Yes." Zhang Liao stood up.

"Make arrangements in your army and send Cao Xing to lead a thousand troops and garrison here."

"No."

Lu Bu looked at the map on the table with a solemn expression.

Chen Gong observed his words and looks, as if he had insight into Lu Bu's thoughts, and asked, "The lord is worried that Cao Cao will kill him?" ”

"Hmm."

Lu Bu nodded and said, "If I am Cao Cao, I will take Xuzhou!" ”

"Xuzhou is garrisoned by General Fan, and it must be safe." Gao Shundao.

"General Fan is not only strong in martial arts, but also uses soldiers like a god, even if Cao Cao kills him, he will not be pleased, and the lord does not have to worry too much." Zhang Liao said.

The two admired Fan Lihua so much that they did not hesitate to praise each other.

Lu Bu was a little surprised and asked, "You two, haven't you always disobeyed her, why are you willing to praise her?" ”

Zhang Liao said: "Although General Fan is a woman, she does not let her eyebrows, her pride does not lose to men, and her martial arts are the best in the world. ”

"That's right, let's take this expedition as an example, she volunteered to stay behind, she has no idea of fighting for merit, I rarely admire people in Gao Shun, General Fan really admires me."

Lu Bu smiled and said: "This is very good, all the generals are united in order to defeat the enemy, I am really pleased to see you respect each other so much." ”

Chen Gong said: "Although Fan Lihua is stationed in Xiapi, it is difficult to reach the elite of Cao's army. This time to conquer Yuan Shu, the battle should be decided, and the army will return to Xuzhou as soon as possible, and those who are afraid of it will change. ”

"Well, Mr. Gongtai has a point."

Lu Bu stood up, hung the map behind him, and said: "The key to this battle lies in Huainan, whose ruling place Shouchun is Yuan Shu's mansion, if it can be captured and then defeated by Yuan Shu, it will be a big deal." ”

Luo Chengdao: "The lord is saying that he will lead the army to take Shouchun directly?" ”

"Yuan Shu's soldiers and horses are all in Shouchun, if they are defeated, the other counties will not fall to the wind? The lord is strategic! Gao Shun said happily.

"What do you think?" Lu Bu looked at Chen Gong.

Chen Gong shook his head one after another, got up and said: "Lord, if you use common sense, this is indeed the best strategy to capture Yangzhou, but the lord has already offended the family, even if he defeats Yuan Shu, the family will not surrender." They will gather their troops and horses and resist the city. At that time, although the lord has a long life, he is an enemy on all sides, how to get out? ”

"The meaning of lowly duty is to fight steadily and steadily, step by step, first attack Jian'an, and then take Danyang, wait for the rear to be stabilized, the grain and grass are ready, and then beat Yuan Shu with all your strength."

"Mr. just said that he wanted to fight a decisive battle, why do you want to fight steadily now?" Gao Shun was puzzled.

"General Gao, don't misinterpret what I mean, the battle is to defeat Yuan Shu as soon as possible. However, if you want to defeat Yuan Shu, you must fight steadily and steadily, step by step, and the two are not contradictory. ”

"Eh... Isn't that a contradiction? Gao Shun rolled his eyes.

Chen Gong's remarks gave everyone a wake-up call. For other princes, as long as they defeat Yuan Shu, the rest of them will all surrender to the wind, but Lu Bu has long been out of the family, even if there is no Yuan Shu, they will still resist.

Chen Gong continued: "Furthermore, at the junction of Yanzhou and Yangzhou, if Yuan Shu dies, will the Yangzhou family secretly join Cao Cao, and seize the city?" Give Yangzhou to Cao Cao. If this is the case, then Cao Cao will take advantage of the ninety-two counties of Yangzhou without much effort, and the lord has only captured Shouchun, and has been fighting with Yuan Shu for a long time, and is already a tired army, how will he recover the other counties? At that time, the lord had to face not only the defeated soldiers of the Yangzhou clan and Yuan Shu, but the strong Cao Cao. ”

"Good reminder, sir. If it hadn't been for my husband's reminder, I would have almost caused a catastrophe. Lu Bu suddenly realized, and his face was solemn.

The generals also exchanged heads and ears, and were very anxious.

After a while, Lu Bu said angrily: "These hateful families, after I capture Yangzhou, I will definitely cut them with a thousand knives, and they will have no children and grandchildren!" ”

Although the war was not going well, when it came to dealing with the big clans, none of the generals felt that Lu Bu was at fault. If it weren't for Lu Bu's drastic move to exterminate the family, how could Xuzhou have the prosperity it has today.

Facts have proved that Lu Bu did the right thing, but the enemy is strong and needs to be cautious in using troops.

The plan to attack Shouchun was denied, and Lu Bu rethought it.

"If according to Mr.'s plan, how long will it take to defeat Yuan Shu? If Cao Cao kills, won't I be attacked on both sides? And... We don't have so many soldiers and horses to garrison the counties now, take Jian'an County as an example, leaving 10,000 soldiers and horses to garrison is too little, how many troops can there be to fight Yuan Shu? ”

"In order to ensure the stability of the rear, the lord must not hesitate, the source of troops is not enough, and he can be recruited, which is better than throwing the city to the family and cheapening Cao Cao." Chen Gong arched his hand.

Lu Bu turned around, stared at the map for a long time, and finally said, "Okay, according to Mr.'s plan, Xu Tuyangzhou." ”

"Gao Shun."

"The end will be."

Lu Budao: "You will immediately lead the camp back to the East China Sea, recruit soldiers and horses, and after I capture Jian'an and Danyang, I will transfer new troops to change the defense." ”

"Eh... Why didn't the lord recruit troops in Danyang County or Jian'an County? Gao Shun didn't seem to want to return to the army.

Lu Budao: "Danyang and Jian'an are both Yuan Shu's territory, how dare I use them to recruit soldiers and horses on the enemy's territory?" Only the people of Xuzhou are trustworthy. ”

"The lord is wise." Chen Gong nodded.

"Okay, I'll go back to the East China Sea." Gao Shun looked frustrated.

"It takes months to recruit soldiers. Is it delaying too long? Luo Cheng asked.

"It doesn't matter."

Lu Bu lifted his sleeve robe and sat down, and said with a chuckle: "Let's first capture Jian'an County and Danyang County, clear out the families of these two counties, and then transfer a new army to come, at that time the soldiers and horses are already ready." Besides, after slaughtering the family, there is enough food and grass to fight and feed the war, so why not do it. ”

"Very good, if you march according to this, Yangzhou will be the main public!" Chen Gong said confidently.

Mr. Cheng said. Hope all the best. ”

The plan to capture Yangzhou was finalized, and the generals breathed a sigh of relief. But Lu Bu still couldn't be happy, because he still had a very important thing to do.

What's the matter? Rescue Xiang Yu!

Xiang Yu has been away from Xiapi City for more than half a month, and there is no news at all, although it is brave and invincible, but after all, it is flesh and blood, it will hurt if it is cut by a knife, and it will die if it eats poison, if it is surrounded and killed by Yuan Shu's army, or if it is trapped in a Jedi, the consequences are unimaginable.