There are as many as 14 famous historical generals who have been summoned.

Only now has one appeared.

Lu Bu had to think about how to arrange after the arrival of other famous generals?

The banquet ends.

Lu Bu left Li Cunxiao and Xue Rengui behind to discuss the expansion of the Flying Tiger Army. Because in the Battle of Jingjiao, the Flying Tiger Army suffered all casualties, and only less than 500 people remained. How can Xue Rengui show his strengths?

"I'm going to increase the number of the Flying Tiger Army to 5,000, what do you think?" Lu Bu asked.

Xue Rengui has just taken refuge and is not easy to express his opinion.

Li Cunxiao said: "The last general thinks that the soldiers are not many but fine.... ”

"Filial piety."

Lu Bu interrupted Li Cunxiao's words: "I know you don't like to waste time training the army. But now that Xue Rengui is your deputy to help you train the Flying Tiger Army, what else do you have to worry about? ”

"Uh..."

Li Cunxiao thought about it, stretched his eyebrows, and said happily: "Yes, now General Xue has joined my Flying Tiger Army... Well, I agree to increase the number of Flying Tigers. No matter how much, I agree. ”

Li Cunxiao said: "Anyway, it's not me who trains. ”

"The last general will do his best to train an invincible army!" Xue Rengui hugged his fists.

"Okay."

For Xue Rengui's ability and loyalty, Lu Bu did not doubt it. It's just that the expansion of the Flying Tiger Army requires qualified soldiers to join, even if there are not many of them, it is a big problem.

After careful consideration, Lu Bu said: "On the border of Xuyang, there are more than 200,000 laborers and prisoners of war, which are under the jurisdiction of the local county guards. Including the prisoners in Jingjiao, there were no less than 400,000 people. You can select the strong men from here to replenish the 5,000 Flying Tiger Army. ”

"Thank you, Lord."

The two hugged their fists.

Nie Zheng, the shadow commander, sent the latest information.

Lu Bu took it apart and took a look at it, and said, "You shadows, you must continue to monitor and find out Cao Cao's true strength." Those immortal wines that are sold must find and destroy them. ”

"No."

Nie Zheng knew that the task was heavy, so he didn't dare to delay, and left Shouchun City overnight.

Next.

Lu Bu took the information sent by Nie Zheng and rushed to the military plane.

Chen Gong, Jia Xu, Zhang Liang, and Liu Bowen are processing documents sent from various places.

"Look at our old rival, the spark of the spark, it has the potential to burn the prairie again..." Lu Bu threw the information on the table.

The general content of the information is: Cao Cao won the support of the people in various states and counties after implementing a series of policies to benefit the people. The twelve counties of Xiliang were completely cultivated by foreign people, and solved the famine of the Turkic, Xiongnu, Qianghu, and Dayue clans.

In this case, the various races were more than willing to help Cao Cao and establish a strong military regime.

At present, in Luoyang City, there are a full 100,000 righteous iron riders!

Although the two prefectures of Henan and Yan have been devastated by war all year round, they have always been the focus of Cao Cao's governance. After the implementation of the new policy, the number of regular troops reached 240,000, including the newly formed Shenji Battalion and the disabled Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, Longxiang Battalion, Tiger Ben Battalion, Tiger Guard, and Qingzhou Army.

These armies, although few in number than before, are very elite.

In addition to the 240,000 regular troops, there were also 300,000 tuntian troops, who were also given equipment. Under the leadership of Yu Ban and Lejin, he trained while tuntian, and assumed the responsibility of protecting the border.

In general, after Cao Cao won the hearts of the people, his strength gradually recovered.

After reading the information, Chen Gong said: "In other words, Cao Cao can mobilize as many as 600,000 troops now?" ”

"Isn't there any mistake?"

"Are there so many young people among the people under his rule?"

Zhang Liang and Liu Bowen didn't want to believe that Cao Cao, who was disabled, could stand up again.

"Maybe it's the people who live in seclusion in the mountains, seeing that the government's policy is good, and they come back again. You must know that these people are not in the range of demographics. "Jia Xu is Cao Cao's old department, and he has a deep understanding of Cao Cao's power.

"The text and words are reasonable."

Zhang Liang also analyzed: "From the first year of Jian'an to the sixth year of Jian'an, the people under Cao Cao not only had to suffer the devastation of war, but also had to pay huge taxes. Some have taken refuge in us, while others have gone into seclusion and made a living by hunting. Now that the government is exempt from all taxes and gives a lot of benefits, it is reasonable for them to return to their hometowns to farm. ”

"Hmm."

Everyone nodded.

Only this situation can explain Cao Cao's current strength.

Liu Bowen looked at the map hanging in the distance and said, "Although Cao Cao's strength has increased, he is still vulnerable in front of us. Most of his volunteer soldiers and regular soldiers are recruits, not to mention the Tuntian Army who is responsible for labor? ”

"If the lord trusts, give me a chance, I only need 100,000 steps to ride, and I can eliminate Cao Cao!"

Only Liu Bowen dares to say this kind of big talk.

It's a pity that Lu Bu doesn't want to turn his face with Cao Cao now, not only for the huge debt owed by Cao Cao, but also to prepare for the conquest of Hebei and pull a relatively solid ally.

Lu Bu adjusted his mentality and persuaded: "I know that you are desperate to fight Cao Cao, but now is not the time. I assure you that after the destruction of Yuan Shao, I will appoint you as the commander-in-chief of the extermination of Cao and lead an army of 200,000 to the west. ”

"Thank you, Lord."

Although there was still a long time before the battle to destroy Cao, he finally heard Lu Bu's promise.

"I'm ready to take a three-year truce. It took three years to form and train a new army, and then wiped out Yuan Shao with all his might. If you agree, make a plan to strengthen the army. ”

Chen Gong, Jia Xu, and Zhang Liang had no objections.

Only Liu Bowen, when he heard the words of the three-year truce, had a bitter melon on his face.

But he also knew that the elimination of Yuan Shao was different from the elimination of other princes, once the war started, it could not be stopped, otherwise it would give the enemy a chance to breathe, and hundreds of thousands of young men could be gathered in minutes.

Therefore, before the war begins, it is necessary to be fully prepared.

Ling Yin Mansion.

Zhang Pan summoned the captured Jiangdong civil and military forces to decide their fate.

Sun Quan, Zhou Yu, Lu Su, Huang Gai, Cheng Pu... Wait, a total of forty-four people (not including their families and Liu Bei's generals), all standing in the middle of the lobby as cold as ice.

Zhang Pan raised his head and looked at it, beckoned to Zhang Hu next to him, and ordered: "Go and move dozens of stools, let them sit down." ”

"No."

Zhang Hu ordered someone to bring fifty benches and put them in the hall.

Zhang Pan waved his hand and said, "Sit down." ”

"If you have any means, even if you use them, why bother with pretentiousness?" Huang Gai kicked over the stool and said sharply.

"Public."

Cheng Pu stood next to Huang Gai, was startled, quickly picked up the stool, and said, "Don't be reckless." ”

"Humph! The despicable and shameless Lu Bu wants to kill or chop, and listen to him.... Huang Gai not only did not listen to the persuasion, but intensified his efforts and scolded Lu Bu, if it wasn't for Cheng Pu and Lu Meng, he would probably impulsively come forward.

(End of chapter)