Zhang Liang replied: "The minister is not opposed to attacking Cao Liu, but... Prioritize and prioritize. You can't ignore Cao Cao, the enemy, because you are angry with Liu Bei, you must know that the Central Plains is the key to victory. Troops should be concentrated, occupy Yuzhou, defend Xuzhou, and block Yuan Shao north of the Yellow River. Only then can we have a chance of winning. ”

"yes..."

At this moment, Lu Bu also clearly knew in his heart that it was unwise to attack Liu Bei.

The best strategy is to attack Hebei first.

After eliminating Yuan Shao, he will go back and clean up Cao Liu.

But Liu Bei sent a shadow to kill and rob Sima Yi, who was finally captured, which was really hateful. Even if Lu Bu considered the overall situation, he couldn't swallow this breath.

I stared at the map for a long time...

Lu Bu retracted his gaze and said, "I only need the First Army and Xiang Yu's broken military camp, which is enough to enter Yizhou." With hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses, you should be able to defend the Central Plains, right? After I destroy Liu Bei, I will join you again and fight Cao Cao together. ”

"It's too dangerous..."

"The Lord must not be taken lightly. Liu Bei has more than 300,000 soldiers and horses, and the natural danger in Shuzhong, such as the stars and the moon, and the wisdom of Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong, is it so easy to attack? ”

"Yes, my lord, you can't go..."

Everyone was against Lu Bu.

Even if it is a 1 in 10,000 chance, Lu Bu will never be allowed to take risks, because once Lu Bu encounters an accident, the world will be over. Cao Cao will take revenge, Yuan Shao will call, and Xu Yangjing will face an unprecedented crisis.

Lu Bu said: "But I can't swallow this breath!" ”

"Liu Bei is a mediocre person, under the banner of the emperor's uncle, swaggering and deceiving. Even Yuan Shu, Liu Biao, and Sun Ce perished, and he was still alive. And occupied Yizhou. Is he worthy of the state? ”

"Now bolder and openly against me. If I don't continue, wouldn't it say... I'm afraid of him Liu Bei? ”

Chen Gong said: "Back to the lord, people in the world will never think like this. ”

"But I can't stand it!"

The more Lu Bu spoke, the more angry he became: "Don't persuade you anymore, I have already decided to start a war against Liu Bei, and in order not to affect the overall situation, I will only lead the First Army and Xiang Yu's broken military camp to go." I believe that with the combat effectiveness of these two armies, it will be enough to eliminate Liu Bei. ”

"My lord..."

The three of them looked at each other, and they all felt helpless.

I have been following Lu Bu for a long time, knowing Lu Bu's temper and the things he decides, it is difficult to change them.

Chen Gong said: "Since the lord has made up his mind, the ministers are obedient. However, the soldiers and horses brought to Yizhou will be at least 200,000. You can't underestimate Liu Bei because of the difficult war in the Central Plains, and ignore the safety of the lord. ”

"I'm going to take 200,000 soldiers and horses, can you still fight your battle?"

Lu Bu had already counted Xu Yangjing's troops. Needless to say, the local army and the Tuntian army rarely participated in the battle. The number of elite soldiers and miscellaneous armies totaled 660,000 (including the trolls). Among them, 330,000 are in Jingzhou and Xuzhou, and they have to face the pressure of Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, and they cannot be moved lightly. Gan Ning's 70,000 naval army had just been formed, and the warships had not been rebuilt and could not participate in the battle.

The remaining 260,000 are in Yangzhou (including the reserve soldiers of the Ling Yin Mansion and the Ministry of War), if the 200,000 are taken away, then the seven counties of Yangzhou will only have 30,000 reserve soldiers and 30,000 soldiers of the Ling Yin Mansion, how can they resist Cao Cao in Yanzhou?

Once Xu Jing is lost, there are no soldiers and horses to rescue.

Lu Bu said very rationally: "Defending the states of the Central Plains is more important than attacking Liu Bei. Because Cao Cao will definitely jump over the wall in a hurry and attack with Yuan Shao's alliance. You must have enough troops at your disposal to meet the challenges of the two great princes. ”

...............

After a heated argument.

Lu Bu finally couldn't bear the persuasion of everyone and promised to bring 110,000 soldiers and horses.

They were Xu Shu's First, Second, and Third Armies, Li Yuanba's Dragon Guard Army, and Li Cunxiao's Flying Tiger Army. plus Xiang Yu's broken military camp (10,000 heavily armored iron cavalry).

These 110,000 people should be the most capable troops under Lu Bu's command.

With Xiang Yu, Li Yuanba, Li Cunxiao, Pei Yuanqing, Wu Tianci, Wu Yunzhao and other fierce generals accompanying him, even if he cannot occupy the entire territory of Yizhou, there is absolutely no problem in self-preservation.

The matter of attacking Liu Bei was happily decided.

Lü Bu personally wrote a letter of war and sent it to Liu Bei's capital, Chengdu. It shows that Sima Yi was robbed, which is a contempt for the Yangzhou Assassin Mansion, and he must fight back by force, and invites Liu Bei to hunt in Fucheng.

Early the next morning.

It's just getting light.

The civil and military forces at all levels who were preparing to go to war came to the military aircraft department.

Lu Bu pointed to the sand table in front of him and said: "This expedition will face a series of natural dangers that are difficult to cross, and hundreds of thousands of well-equipped Shu troops. And our troops are only 110,000, do you have confidence? ”

"Yes!"

Everyone responded in unison.

In particular, the generals of the First Army completely despised Liu Bei.

No matter how many thousands of Shu troops you have, no matter how difficult the natural dangers to cross are, you can't stop the powerful artillery!

"Well, I'm glad you can have confidence."

Lu Bu nodded with satisfaction, took out a notebook, and said: "This is the combat order just signed by the Military Aircraft Department, and the three armies of Xu Shu and Li Yuanba's Dragon Guard Army, Li Cunxiao's Flying Tiger Army, and Xiang Yu's broken military camp (10,000 heavily armored iron cavalry) were transferred to Shu to fight. In the middle of this month, it marched through the southern part of Yangzhou and the northern part of Jingzhou, assembled in Changsha County, and then took the warship of Ganning and entered Yizhou in batches. ”

"So... I will distribute enough ammunition to you within two days. I hope you take good care of it and be ready for battle. ”

"No."

The battle order was issued.

Lu Bu returned to the Shi Mansion and bid farewell to the ladies.

I can't give up...

Bai Qi and Liang Hongyu also came to the Thorn History Mansion, hoping to go to Yizhou with Lu Bu.

in the back garden.

Lu Bu held the four-year-old Lu Xian in one hand, looked at Bai Qi and Liang Hongyu, and said, "You should stay in Yangzhou." Yangzhou is our base camp and our home, and it must be heavily guarded. ”

"The last general came to say that Mr. Yuan Zhi's three armies are more suitable to stay in Yangzhou. If there is a general, you can go with the lord. Bai Qi said.

"And me."

Liang Hongyu also said.

"And me..." Mu Guiying didn't want to stay in Shouchun City either.

Lu Bu slowly put down Lu Xian, sat aside, and said: "Sichuan and Shu are easy to defend and difficult to attack, and they need artillery from the new army, so it's useless for you to go." On the contrary, the battle of Sichuan and Shu started, and there will be turmoil in the Central Plains, so you must assist the military aircraft department to meet Cao Yuan. ”

"Yes..."

Bai Qi and Liang Hongyu understood, and responded a little helplessly.

"Well, you must be careful, husband. If you need it, send someone to bring me a message, and even if it is far away, I will go to help. Mu Guiying said.

"Hmm."

Lu Bu was quite moved.

Late February.

Lü Bu personally led 100,000 troops out of Huainan and went to Jingzhou.

Meantime.

Xiang Yu's broken military camp rushed to Jiangxia County in a hurry, wanting to go to Fucheng by boat, but was stopped by Gan Ning's sailors. Because Xiang Yu doesn't have the documents of the Military Aircraft Department, who knows what he went to Yizhou for?

What if he went to take refuge with Liu Bei? How dare Gan Ning let him go?