The harsh winter is coming, the snow is flying, the winter is coming to spring, the spring breeze is thawing, and in a blink of an eye, the spring breeze of the third year of Xingping (196) is blowing all over the inside and outside of Guanzhong.

The general of the cavalry, Lu Bu, arranged everything in Chang'an City early, in order to be able to get out of the way, lead the elite cavalry to the north, and meet with the three-way army led by Xu Shu, Ma Chao, Xu Huang, and Zhang Liao, and fight to the death with the Tuoba Xianbei elite cavalry led by Tuoba Lin.

That night, Lu Bu refused all banquets, and calmly discussed the world's major affairs with Jia Xu in the inner study.

With Xu Shu in the north, when Lu Bu goes north, he can leave Jia Xu in Chang'an and be the governor of everything, otherwise, without Jia Xu to handle all the affairs in the rear for him, he really doesn't feel at ease to go north.

The lights and candles were bright, and on the desk in front of the two of them, there was only fragrant tea, nothing else, what books, pen, ink, paper, and inkstones were all put away by Lu Bu, not to mention any wine and pastries.

Jia Xu's face was solemn, as the closest person to Lu Bu, when he had a major plan, it must be him, Xu Shu, and Fa Zheng, who would first discuss with Lu Bu, and then start to discuss with others, this feeling of being extremely important to Lu Bu is so important that the three of them can already be described by Lu Bu in four words.

According to the thoughts in his heart, in fact, he did not approve of Lu Bu personally going into battle, and the most important reason was, of course, that Lu Bu was the leader of the entire group, and once there were three longs and two shorts, it would be a fatal blow to the entire group.

Just as Tuoba Lin is the head wolf of Tuoba Xianbei, the wolf pack, except for Tuoba Lin, Tuoba Xianbei is defeated without a fight, and Lu Bu is also the role of the head wolf. What if he makes a mistake?

Jia Xu didn't dare to think about it anymore, but Lu Bu's attitude was very resolute this time, even if he, Xu Shu, and Fa Zheng all urged Lu Bu not to take such risks, Lu Bu still didn't let go.

Only when he thought of Lu Buwu's bravery, the worry in Jia Xu's heart would be slightly weakened.

But Rao is like this, even if Lu Bu will lead his army north tomorrow. Jia Xu still couldn't help but admonish: "Lord, this time when you go north, you should be cautious and cautious in your official duties......

Lu Bu laughed and said to Jia Xu: "Sir, don't worry, I have been fighting on the battlefield for so many years. The experience of going into battle to kill the enemy is not lost to anyone under the account. I know. The three gentlemen's worries were that they were afraid that something would go wrong with me, the head wolf. ”

Jia Xu did not echo Lu Bu's laughter, but still had a serious face, and replied, "It's good that the lord understands." ”

Lu Bu replied with a smile: "Yes, I have kept in mind the repeated advice of the three gentlemen. Mr. in Chang'an. The burden is not light, Gao Shun has always been under my account, a steady and old man, and unyielding. It is enough to be reused, and whatever the gentleman commands, he can command. ”

In fact, Lu Bu's words are no different from not saying it, the arrangement of his departure from Chang'an during this period has long been the result of continuous discussions between the four of them, and now Zhang Yan and Ma Dai are guarding Xiliang and cooperating with Pang Rou seamlessly, and the work of less than a year has been fruitful.

Hedong, Hao Meng is still in charge, Zhang Ji, Jin Xuan helps; In Hanoi, it is still Hua Xiong who led Wang Ling and Wang Chang to sit in charge, and Xue Hong is still the rule of law; The rest of Gaodu, Shangdang and other places, the defense remains unchanged, the only change is that Lu Bu transferred Gao Shun to Chang'an to take charge, and Tai Principle was handed over to Fa Zheng, Meng Da, Shooting Aid, Yang Xiu, Su Ze and other young people to preside.

Lu Bu arranged it this way, in order to be able to transfer the generals Xu Huang, Ma Chao, Zhang Liao, Dian Wei, Pang De, Cao Xing, Li Su, to participate in the battle against Tuoba Xianbei, his idea is very simple, concentrate on fine cavalry, go north to Wuyuan, Tuoba Lin learned that he will not let go of such a good opportunity, and he will definitely concentrate on the elite cavalry and fight to the death with Lu Bu.

This arrangement is actually very bold, but it is actually very ingenious, not to mention that Fa Zheng is now loyal to Lu Bu, even if there is something wrong in Taiyuan, with the strength of Lu Bu personally leading heavy troops and generals to gather outside Yanmen Pass, he only needs to return to Taiyuan to extinguish any rebellion.

What should have been discussed, it had already been discussed, and Lu Bu and Jia Xu still unconsciously talked about the time before they went back to rest.

Lu Bu took some more time, went to his wife's room Yan, Cai Yan, concubine Diao Chan, and Xiao Tao respectively, and comforted them with kind words, and in the dead of night, he also slipped to the Empress Dowager He, lingered with her, and comforted her softly, and then came back to rest.

Early the next morning, Lu Bu led the army north, and the team that came to see him off was quite high-standard, and the important ministers of the Han Dynasty led by Situ Cai Yong and Sikong Yang Biao were all present.

Among these courtiers, there are many who do not like Lu Bu horizontally, but Lu Bu's northward trip this time is a war with Xianbei aliens, which is related to the national fortune of the Han Dynasty.

Lü Bu was from the east of the river, along the Fenshui north to Taiyuan, and then went straight through Yanmen to arrive at Jiling.

This way along the spring breeze to the north, arrived at Yunzhong County Jiling City, the weather has begun to gradually get hotter, the generals stationed in various places, have been waiting here two or three days in advance, as soon as Lu Bu arrived, immediately convened everyone to discuss.

In addition to Hua Xiong, who is still in Hanoi County, Lu Bu has recruited the famous generals under the account, Xu Huang, Ma Chao, Zhang Liao, Dian Wei, Pang De, all of them are listed, plus Li Su, Cao Xing, Hu Ququan and others, the lineup is even larger.

Lu Bu asked the opinions of a circle of people as usual, in fact, since he was already determined to fight with Tuoba Xianbei, there was nothing else to discuss, with a crossbow accompanying him, the army from Manbo, Jiling to Wuyuan, Tuoba Xianbei Jingcai did not dare to come to invite the battle.

Among the crowd, only Xu Shu did not say anything, Lu Bu felt a little strange in his heart, but he didn't ask much, and said to everyone: "Okay, the army will rest for three days, and then the soldiers will divide into two routes, march from Manbai, Jiling, and Yunzhong, and meet in Xianyang to kill Wuyuan." This time, I want to see what tricks this old guy can play! ”

Everyone in the hall agreed violently, and after they dispersed, Xu Shu stayed, sighed lightly, and said to Lu Bu: "The lord is still reckless when he goes north to fight this time!" ”

Lu Bu smiled but didn't answer, and asked: "After the soldiers arrive in Jiuyuan, how to find the decisive battle of Tuoba Xianbei Jingcai, does Mr. have a high opinion?" ”

Xu Shu knew that this matter was already on the bow, and he had to send it, Jia Xu couldn't stop it, of course he couldn't stop it, and he had to put his psychological worries behind him at the moment, and suggested: "After the army arrives in Jiuyuan, you can leave the foot soldiers and crossbows to guard the city, first wait for the opportunity to send the elite cavalry as bait, concentrate the elite cavalry, eat Tuoba Xianbei's team of elite cavalry, and then find an opportunity to fight a decisive battle." ”

"Well," Lu Bu nodded repeatedly, "What should it be, Tuoba Xianbei can gather 10,000 elite horsemen, and the number is superior, our army must find a way to weaken it first, Mr. seems to have a lot of clever ideas." ”

This is Xu Shu's strength, and in fact, although he, like Jia Xu and Fa Zheng, does not approve of Lu Bu's strategy of a hard-fought battle, but when he knew that dissuading Lu Bu was ineffective, he thought about it and came up with several sets of strategies that he thought were feasible, and waited for Lu Bu to arrive and discuss and determine it together.

The army had to rest for three days in Jiling, and there was enough time to gather Xu Huang and other generals to discuss the details of their actions.

It was Xu Shu who replied with a smile: "The lord has been tired all the way, it is better to rest first, and it is not too late to discuss tomorrow." ”

Lu Bu laughed and nodded yes, but he didn't let Xu Shu go for a while, but turned his mouth and asked: "Jizhou Yuan Shao, United Chen Liubei Bei, Qingzhou Kong Rong, Xuzhou Tao Qian, together with Yanzhou Cao Cao, what do you think of this matter?" ”

Xu Shu's face was solemn, and he replied: "The lord is even in Dingguanzhong, Xiliang, and Yuan Shao is anxious, and he intends to unify the Kanto region to compete with the lord." A few years ago, Yuan Shao summoned Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Kong Rong, Tao Qian, to reunite the sour jujube, what is the intention, if it is revealed, I am afraid that Cao Cao did not obey, so Yuan Shao gathered the crowd and begged for it. ”

After speaking, Xu Shu asked rhetorically: "What, the lord wants to insert a foot in the Kanto?" ”

Lu Bu laughed and shook his head again and again: "No, the Kanto region is contending, let's just take a look, now, it is still important to focus on the Hetao and the stable territory." Cao Cao turned against Yuan Shao this time, I am afraid that even he could not have imagined that Yuan Shao would be so decisive. ”

"Well," Xu Shu nodded in agreement, "However, among the four-way soldiers and horses besieging Yanzhou, Yuan Shao and Liu Bei are not a small threat, Qingzhou Kong Rong, Xuzhou Tao Qian, was previously attacked by Liu Dai and Yuan Shu, and their strength was greatly damaged, so this time they can only do it." However, if Cao Cao unites with Yuan Shu of Yuzhou, it will not be without the strength of a battle. ”

"I'm afraid Yuan Shu has other ideas," Lu Bu shook his head and said, "In my opinion, Cao Cao is in trouble this time." ”

At this time, what emerged in Lu Bu's mind was the battle between Cao and Yuan in his memory, at that time, it was also Cao Cao's strength was weak, Yuan Shao's strength was strong, but the final outcome was a big surprise, the battle of Guandu, Cao Cao defeated Yuan Shao, so that Yuan Shao died of illness soon after he retreated to Yecheng.

But even so, it took several years for Cao Cao to attack and digest the entire Jizhou and unify Jiangbei.

Now, because of the arrival of Lu Bu, the wings of a little butterfly have led to the complete distortion of the situation today, this time, Lu Bu believes that Cao Cao may not have the same luck as in the memory of later generations, and the key point is Liu Bei's variable.

Liu Bei currently occupies not much territory, and the two counties of Chenliu and Yingchuan, as well as the Yin part of Henan, can be seen from Liu Bei's abandonment of the plain, rushing to Puyang, and finally attacking Chenliu and Yingchuan, which shows that his current strength should not be underestimated.

With him and Yuan Shao joining hands to attack the Yanzhou counties from the side, it was really not easy for Cao Cao to resist Yuan Shao's army going south.

What's more, Qingzhou Kong Rong and Xuzhou Tao Qian are all resentful of Cao Cao, even if their strength is damaged, they can still send a large army to harass Cao Cao.

As for Yuzhou Yuan Shu, Lu Bu pondered, this old brother who wanted to live the emperor's addiction, even if he was invited by Cao Cao to form an alliance with him, he was afraid that in the end he would not play a positive role except for dragging Cao Cao's hind legs. (To be continued......)