Chapter 198: Secret Letter

Lu Bu was the first fierce general under Dong Zhuo in the past, and he has always been above the top, and he is not close to Zhang Ji and others. There are many generals in the Xiliang Army under Dong Zhuo, and Zhang Ji is not outstanding. Therefore, the names of Zhang Xiu, Hu Che'er and others under Zhang Ji, Lu Bu has an impression. But I really can't remember what a few people look like. In this battle of Luoyang, most of the reinforcements sent by Zhang Xiu were led by unknown generals, and Lu Bu had never seen Zhang Xiu and Hu Che'er. The combat effectiveness of the reinforcements sent by Zhang Xiu was low, and Lu Bu didn't expect that this Hu Che'er and Zhang Xiu's martial arts would be so strong. I didn't notice it for a while, and I almost suffered a big loss.

Seeing that the two generals were attacking from front to back, Lu Bu didn't dare to continue to think about it. Fiercely forced Zhang Xiu back with a sword, snorted fiercely, and whistled in his mouth. The red rabbit horse in the audience neighed, broke free from the guards, and knocked over countless sergeants. Lu Bu flew down and landed on the back of the red rabbit horse, and rushed away, wanting to chase Niu Fu and snatch back Lu Fang.

Niu Fu and Lu Fang's figures had long been covered by the sergeants. Lu Bu rushed to chase after him, and a horse suddenly appeared in the crowd and blocked in front of Lu Bu. The general was dressed in heavy armor, with an iron mask on his face and a short beard under his chin. Nearly eight feet long, broad-shouldered and broad-shouldered, holding a spear, shouted: "Lu Buxiu is leaving, the general Lei Xu is here!" ”

Lu Bu shouted angrily and clashed forward. After more than ten battles, the marksmanship was skillful and fierce, and Lu Bu couldn't take it in a hurry, and he was shocked in his heart: "There are so many heroes in the world?" Zhang Xiu's son, the general under his command is so brave? ”

In the confrontation between the two generals, the sound of horses' hooves started, and Hu Che'er and Zhang Xiu behind them had also jumped off the high platform and rushed to the horse. Lu Bu urged the horse to clash, but was surrounded by three generals, and the battle was more than ten times. The weapon in Zhang Xiu's palm has been replaced by a golden spear, and his riding martial arts are even higher than Hu Che'er and Lei Xu. Lu Bu was angry and fought hard, and the four generals rushed left and right in the chaotic army, killing and trampling countless soldiers.

This battle also belongs to the battle of the three generals Lu Bu, but it is different from the strategy of the Tiger Prison Pass, Zhang Xiu's martial arts far surpass Liu Bei, and Hu Che'er and Lei Xu's martial arts seem to be not far from Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. Although it was Lu Bu who was angry, after struggling for more than 20 years, he gradually scattered and was uncertain. The three generals did not force each other, and when Lu Bu's hands slowed down, Hu Che'er and Lei Xu held Fang Tianji, Zhang Xiu whispered a few words in Lu Bu's ear, and took advantage of the chaos to stuff a letter into Lu Bu's arms.

Yang Xiu had been paying close attention to the situation ahead, and when he saw that Lu Bu led the crowd to rush and kill, he hurriedly sent troops to respond. Niu Fujun also had no intention of killing them all, the two sides fought chaotically, Lu Bu broke out of the encirclement, and both sides each paid their own troops.

Lu Bu's armor was crooked, and he rode back in embarrassment. Yang Xiu urged the horse to catch up: "Wen Hou is okay, right?" ”

Lu Bu shouted angrily: "Niu Fu Xiaoer! Zhang embroidered puff! I, Lu Bu, swear to take your head! Dezu, the Xuanzhong will come to the tent and prepare to attack the city! ”

Yang Xiu was startled, turned the horse's head, and walked beside Lu Bu. Dissuaded: "Wen Hou is angry. Luoyang is a big city, which has been repaired many times by Niu Fu, and the city is high and thick. Our army has cut off the roads in all directions of Luoyang City, Luoyang is a lonely city, and there are many people and horses in the city, and the siege can trap and kill the enemy army, so why bother to attack? Although Niu Fu has no generals, he has a large number of men and horses, including the Xiliang elite soldiers left by Dong Taishi, and it may be difficult to capture it for a while! ”

Lu Bu glared at Yang Xiu: "So what?" I, Lu Bu, have been fighting for half my life, and I only have this one son. Could it be that he still fell into the hands of the enemy and ignored him? Hugh more, I have made up my mind! ”

Yang Xiu pondered for a long time and said, "Wenhou, the troops are insufficient, how about sending an envoy back to Chang'an for help first?" The enemy army is more than 200,000, and our army is only 100,000 horses. But if you storm the city, I'm afraid you will be killed and wounded. Moreover, the major general has already fallen into the hands of the enemy, and the siege of the city at this moment is afraid of angering the enemy and not being good for the major general. ”

When Lu Bu heard this, his anger subsided slightly. But he still gritted his teeth and said: "It's too early to send a messenger at this time." I, Lu Bu, have been on the battlefield for a long time, and now I haven't officially fought yet, so I ask for help from the lord, won't I damage my prestige in my life? ”

Wei Xu, the deputy vanguard, was beside him, and when he heard this, he said: "Why don't you send an envoy to Luoyang and redeem the young general with his money?" ”

Lu Bu glared at him when he heard this, and Yang Xiu explained with a smile: "Niu Fu has been entrenched in Luoyang for a long time, and some property may not make him tempted. What's more, our army is in the city, and the Niu Auxiliary Army is at the time of life and death, how can it be easy to let go of the good card of the major general? Sending an envoy at this time is nothing more than letting the other party handle it. ”

Wei Xu was quite unconvinced when he heard this: "You can't fight, you can't fight, you can't make peace, and you can't ask for help." What do you think? Just wait and wait? ”

Yang Xiu smiled: "General Wei is right, we have to wait." ”

Lu Bu also turned his head to look at Yang Xiu: "Wait?" Have to wait? We can afford to wait, I'm afraid Fang'er can't afford to wait! ”

Yang Xiu's eyes were deep: "No, the young general can afford to wait." Niu Fu is not a fool, if he kills the young general, he will have a great enmity with Wen Hou. Wen Houwei's fame is spread all over the world, and he is the lord of Mount Tai, Niu Fu does not dare to provoke Wen Hou's anger. Niu Fu will definitely send someone! ”

Lu Bu snorted: "I'm afraid it's not Niu Fu's messenger who is waiting for him, but Zhang Xiu's reinforcements!" Luoyang City is big, there are many defects, only 200,000 horses, how can you hold all the city walls? Moreover, when Niu Fujun took Fang'er, he must have thought that our army would not dare to attack the city, and our army should do the opposite, taking advantage of the night to storm one place. If you take it by surprise, you will be able to break the city! ”

Yang Xiu was still waiting to be persuaded, but Lu Bu turned back with murderous eyes: "I have made up my mind!" Again, military law disposes! Wei Xu sent someone to give an order, ordering the army to bury the pot and cook as soon as possible. The generals will arrive at the handsome tent at the second watch, and the generals will order troops! ”

Wei Xu arched his hand: "Yes, Wen Hou!" "Turn the horse's head and go to herald.

Yang Xiu was silent for a long time, then cleared his throat and asked: "Wen Hou, Xiu saw from a distance, there are three fierce generals in the Niu Auxiliary Army today, and they can actually resist the enemy Wen Hou's blow, I don't know where it came from?" ”

Lu Bu exhaled: "Two of the generals claim to be Hu Che'er and Lei Xu, the fierce generals under Zhang Xiu's tent in Wancheng, and the other has excellent marksmanship, presumably Zhang Xiu himself." ”

Yang Xiu thoughtfully: "Zhang Xiu, Hu Che'er, Lei Xu, these three people are guarding Wancheng, but they are just Liu Biao's gatekeepers, and their martial arts are so powerful?" ”

Lu Bu kicked the horse's belly and sped up his speed: "The soldiers and horses are short of money and food, what is the use of being strong in martial arts?" Zhang Xiu is known as the king of guns in the north, and his marksmanship is the best in the northwest, which is not an easy person. Hu Che'er is a strange person personally visited by Zhang Xiu's uncle Zhang Ji, who is known as able to carry thousands of catties, can travel 800 miles a day, and is also a famous fierce general in the Xiliang Army. Zhang Xiubing has not arrived, but the general has arrived. I'm going to be careless! ”

Although Yang Xiu was suspicious, he saw that Lu Bu was sure of what he said, so he put down this section and did not mention it.

Back at the tent, Lu Bu sat down. He said that he wanted to change his clothes, and after going to the back account to read the letters, he burned them on the candle fire. Only then did he change his clothes and came to the front account.

On the second watch, everyone will gather. Lu Bu raised the tiger talisman: "Generals, Niu Fu'er has rebelled, and he wants to take his head to report to the court!" Today's big battle, the enemy army is tired, it is the time to attack the city at night and take Luoyang! Wait as soon as possible to return to the camp, pick up the sergeants, cook food on the third watch, set off on the fifth watch, and attack the city at night! ”

When Xu Huang heard this, he came out and said: "Wen Hou, the art of war is cloudy, attacking the city is the bottom, and attacking the heart is the top." Although the combat strength of our army is stronger than that of the enemy, the enemy army is numerous, and our army is outnumbered. It is best to besiege the enemy army and wait for the enemy to run out of food. Huang thinks that it is not advisable to attack hard. ”

Lu Bu sneered: "If you don't attack, how can you get the city?" A few days ago, Ben will listen to your words, delay the time, and let Zhang Xiu and Hu Che'er enter Luoyang City! If we wait any longer, not only will the walls of Luoyang be renovated by Niu Fu, but I'm afraid that the lord's question will also wait for us! Hard bones, someone always has to gnaw on them. I, Lu Fengxian, will gnaw hard bones! Hao Meng listens to orders! ”

The military order was like a mountain, and Xu Huang had to retreat. Hao Meng took a step forward: "Hao Meng is here!" ”

Lu Bu raised an arrow and pointed to the map of Luoyang City on the wall of the tent behind him: "Order you to lead 5,000 infantry troops, 2,000 archers, and three catapults, and set off on the third watch tonight." Light more torches, wave flags and shout, and attack these city wall breaches in Luoyang North City. Don't try to break the city, but make sure to make a big noise and attract the attention of the enemy! ”

Hao Meng stepped forward, took the arrow, and strode out of the account. LΓΌ Bu raised the arrow again, sent Sun Guan, Wu Dun, Yin Li and others out, and ordered the three to attack the city wall at the breaches in the east, west, and south walls to attract enemy troops.

The three generals were ordered to go out of the tent one after another, and returned to the camp to prepare to go.

Wei Xu came out of the queue and gave the order: "Wei Xu is here!" ”

Lu Bu raised an arrow and pointed to the hanging map of Luoyang City: "If the pioneer officer is not there, you are the pioneer of Zhengyin." Let you lead 5,000 infantry and 10,000 people to attack the gap in the west wall of Luoyang at the fourth watch tonight. Although Luoyang has high walls and thick walls, the city walls are not strong. After previous exploration, this place has been destroyed by war several times, and the newly built city wall was burned in the Luoyang fire, and the wall is brittle, and it is the most vulnerable section. Although the Niu Auxiliary Army has been hastily repaired, how can it resist the attack of the rushing car? Ben will order you to cut off the antlers, fill the moat, and open the passage before the fifth watch! ”

Wei Xu received the order to leave the account, and Lu Bu stared at Xu Huang: "General Xu Huang, the most critical task of tonight's battle is to be entrusted to you." ”

Xu Huang's figure was calm: "Wen Hou, please command." ”

Lu Bu raised the arrow: "I'll give you 10,000 heavy steps, 2,000 archers, ten rushing chariots, and ten chariots." After you lead the army to follow Wei Xu, destroy the city wall for me! ”

After Xu Huang came out of the tent, Lu Bu stood up: "Zang Ba, you lead 5,000 iron cavalry, 10,000 infantry, and attack in five watches." Under my banner, I set up a formation in the eastern city and took care of the men and horses of the eastern and northern cities. If the enemy attacked, hit it hard. Strategist, please lead the rest of the military horses to sit in the Chinese army, and respond at any time. Xu Rong protects the grain road, beware of the enemy cutting off my grain and grass, there must be no mistake! ”

Everyone stood up in unison and took their arrows.

Lu Bu waved his hand, and he also had the demeanor of a famous general: "Go back to the camp and prepare to fight!" ”