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However, Lu Bu was not afraid.

Lu Bu is confident, not blind, calm and steady, and there is a reason.

At the beginning, in an unsuccessful attempt to seize Luoyang, Lü Bu followed Chen Gong's advice and attacked Cao Cao's Puyang.

With a place to live, Lu Bu was worried.

The territory has been divided by others, and I only have a small land, just a few soldiers and horses, how to develop? Lu Bu envied Liu Mang and Liu Bei, who were lucky and were relatives of the Han family, so they could use this identity to attract talents and recruit soldiers. Why is your life so bitter?

Lu Bu labeled himself as "three nos" -- no identity, no territory, no soldiers.

On the basis of the "three noes", Lu Bu summed himself up - there is no hope.

Self-pity and self-pity, frustration.

Doing nothing, drinking all day long.

Even, even the beloved Fang Tian's painting halberd was not touched; Martial arts, no longer practiced.

Lu Bu was depressed, and Chen Gong was anxious.

In the Spring and Autumn Period, the story of the rise of the princes comforted, enlightened, and encouraged Lu Bu.

In the early Spring and Autumn Period, there were hundreds of large and small vassal states. And there are more than 170 of them who have been preached in the scriptures. However, there are those who can be examined by the alliance and the deeds of the conquest, including Qi, Jin, Chu, Qin, Lu, Song, Wei, Yan, Chen, Cao, Cai, Zheng, Wu, Yue and other countries.

Among the hundreds of vassal states and thousands of monarchs, only the five hegemons of the Spring and Autumn Period, such as the Duke of Qi Huan, the Duke of Song Xiang, the Duke of Wen of Jin, the Duke of Qin Mu, and the King of Chuzhuang, have achieved hegemony. (There are many versions of the Spring and Autumn Five Tyrants, and this book does not do a detailed examination, but only uses the statements in the "Historical Records".) ）

Among the five hegemons of the Spring and Autumn Period, only Jin Wengong Chong'er is surnamed Ji, which is also the so-called "clan relative" in the Spring and Autumn Period.

So, origin is not a problem.

Chen Gong also told Lu Bu the story of Goujian, the king of Yue, who tasted gall on his salary, 3,000 Yuejia, and swallowed Qiang Wu.

Lu Bu raised his head, but he was still drunk, and sighed again and again. "Goujian has a territory, but I don't have a territory!"

Chen Gong also told Lu Bu the story of the small vassal states in the Spring and Autumn Period.

Small vassal states, as long as they have the right strategy, have the same opportunities to develop and grow.

Chen Gong also pointed out to Lu Bu the eighteen-word way of survival: no alliance, no dependence, no enemies, no provoking, less recruitment, and training elite soldiers.

Recruiting fewer soldiers and training elite soldiers is to reduce expenses, and Lu Bu has no opinion on this.

Recruiting an extra 10,000 or 20,000 soldiers and horses will not make any difference, and it will only increase expenses. Moreover, in Lu Bu's opinion, a little more soldiers and horses is far less effective than sharpening Fang Tian's halberd by himself.

It's easy to understand if you don't make enemies or provoke you.

What Lu Bu was afraid of was that the surrounding princes regarded him as enemies, and he was worried that others would provoke him. With his own strength, of course Lu Bu will not take the initiative to make enemies and will not take the initiative to cause trouble.

However, if there is no alliance and no attachment, Lu Bu will not be able to understand it.

Chen Gong pointed to the map and explained that around Puyang, there were four princes, Liu Mang, Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, and Yuan Shu.

Among the four princes, Lu Bu has the best relationship with Yuan Shu, and Yuan Shu has been enveloping Lu Bu.

However, Chen Gong was adamantly opposed to Lü Bu's friendship with Yuan Shu. At that time, Yuan Shu had not yet been proclaimed emperor, nor had he set up a puppet court, but his heart of disobedience had gradually emerged. If you make friends with them, you will become the public enemy of the world.

Not only Yuan Shu, but also the other three princes, Chen Gong believed that they could not form an alliance with any party, let alone be dependent on any party.

This is the way for the little princes to survive!

Liu, Yuan, and Cao are in a three-legged position, and Lu Bu is sandwiched between them.

Liu Mang, Yuan Shao, and Cao Cao are all ambitious heroes who have the heart to dominate the world.

Because of this, Liu Mang and the other three are all afraid and wary of the other two parties. The three princes attacked each other, and it was difficult to win. However, if other forces are attached to one of the three princes, they will definitely be the first target of attack.

The collapse of the party's flamboyant state is an example.

Liu Mang was anxious to attack the party, in addition to the need for expansion, largely because Zhang Yang was attached to Yuan Shao.

According to Chen Gong's analysis, it is the wisest strategy not to choose a side team and to remain neutral among the three princes.

Facing a strong enemy, it seems dangerous, but in fact it is very safe.

Liu Yuan and Cao Sanqiang, neither party dared to act rashly. If one side has the intention of annexing Puyang, the other two, out of their own strategic considerations, will never stand idly by and intervene.

Lu Bu is still not at ease: "Liu Jiangtian and Cao Mengde are good friends, if Liu Cao is attacked, what can he do?" ”

"Wen Hou rest assured, the princes of the world have no eternal alliance. Liu Cao looked like he was separated and joined forces just to confront Yuan Shao in Jizhou. If there is a heart attack, how can we live in Puyang? ”

Chen Gong explained, and Lu Bu finally lifted his spirits a little.

Chen Gong further encouraged: "Gou Jian has no Wen Hou's bravery, no sharp Fang Tian painting halberd, and no red rabbit chasing the wind, he can still dominate the world, why can't Wen Hou?" ”

Lu Bu's eyes finally shot out a long-lost light. Holding Fang Tian's hand tightly, the green tendons beating......

……

Lu Bu perked up.

No longer indulge in the things in the cup, and no longer nostalgia for the warm fragrance of the couch.

Early in the morning, the soldiers saw the long-lost figure!

Smell the chicken and dance, practice three dogs in summer, practice three nines in winter, Lu Bu, the god of war, return with full blood!

Chen Gong's strategy of reducing the number of soldiers and elite soldiers greatly reduced military expenditure.

However, when the news of Cao Cao's army came, Lu Bu weighed less than 20,000 troops and still couldn't help but worry.

Chen Gong asked, "What is Wen Hou worried about?" ”

"The troops are insufficient, and the generals who can be used are not enough!"

Lu Bu pointed to the map.

Lu Bu's idea is to form a defense system with four cities and three legs.

The four cities are Puyang City, the center of the defense system, the White Horse City in the west, the Weiguo City in the northeast, and the small city of Xiancheng in the southeast.

Puyang City is in the middle, and the White Horse, the Patriotic State, and the Xiancheng City stand like a three-legged tripod, and the arch guards Puyang.

The four cities, which take care of each other and are each other's horns, are indispensable. The distribution of troops is stretched and can still be overcome, and what makes Lu Bu scratch his head the most is that it is difficult to choose a general who will lead the army to defend the city.

In addition to Lu Bu himself, among the generals in the army, only Zhang Liao and Gao Shun are resourceful, brave and good at commanding. And Hao Meng, Hou Cheng and others, serving as deputy generals are still acceptable, serving as generals, Lu Bu is really not at ease.

The four cities, plus Lu Bu, only have three generals, and this fourth person is really difficult to choose.

Chen Gong said: "A certain person is willing to garrison a city. ”

"Gongtai?" Lu Bu was puzzled.

"Wen Hou looks down on the palace?"

Lu Bu pondered for a long time, and he really couldn't think of a better way. Although Chen Gong can't go into battle, he is resourceful and indeed more reassuring than Hao Meng, Hou Cheng, etc.

Lu Bu finally decided: he and Hao Meng Cheng Lian guarded Puyang, Zhang Liaohou Cheng Cao Xing guarded the country, Gao Shun Guo Gong guarded Baima, and Chen Gong Li Feng Xue Lan guarded Xiancheng.

Although Xiancheng is small, it is very close to Puyang. If Xiancheng is in an emergency, Lu Bu can go to support in person.

The arrangements were made, and the troops and horses were stationed separately, waiting for Cao Cao's army to attack.

The vanguard of the Yanzhou army has rushed to the city of Puyang.

Lu Feng flew up and jumped on the red rabbit horse, Fang Tian's halberd was held high, majestic and arrogant, and shouted: "Get out of the city and meet the enemy!" ”