Chapter 2902 The belly of a villain, the heart of a gentleman
Sometimes, just having a leader is not enough. You must also have a team, not a group of gangs.
Otherwise, if you are not careful, even the most capable leader will be dragged down by the people in the gang.
Just like Lu Bu.
Lu Bu's military prowess is much greater than that of ordinary people, but every gain must be accompanied by losses. In other aspects, he is even inferior to ordinary people.
He has no opinion and his opinions are often determined by who is the last to find him. This is a major flaw in his personality, and arrogance is a by-product of his bravery. Because no one can win on the battlefield. He beat him in battle, so he thought it was right to have big fists.
The yellow sand rolled up and roared up on the Gobi Desert, then fell quietly again.
Lu Bu looked at the yellow sand, as if he saw some figures on the battlefield in his memory.
Yumen Pass in the distance is like a grain of sand on the horizon.
Lu Bu didn't expect that he would come here again, just like he didn't expect that Fei Qian would come to the Western Regions.
"What is that sound?" Lu Bu asked.
"I don't know...like Five Elements Thunder?" the guard replied.
"Five Elements of Thunder..." Lu Bu frowned. He felt it didn't look like it, but he couldn't tell what it looked like.
The dull roar of artillery reached here and has somewhat dissipated, but it still makes the surrounding war horses and people feel a little depressed, as if facing the low roar of an unknown ferocious beast in the throat, the sound is not loud, but full of Danger.
Lu Bu was still living in the previous era, and he disdained gunpowder.
Trebuchets and ballistae were the sharpest long-range weapons he could imagine.
Perhaps with the addition of kerosene, that's all.
He had heard of and seen the Five Elements Thunder, also known as gunpowder grenades, but at that time, the soldiers were equipped with improved versions of the first-generation grenades, which had enhanced safety. They could not even be considered second-generation grenades because there were no additional It is powerful and has little effect on direct killing.
Lu Bu even felt that grenades were not as threatening as crossbows on the battlefield, so he didn't care at all and didn't learn more about them. Such a big one would fly away with just one pick, while crossbows would most likely need a shield to block accurately. .
He came to Yumen Pass, but he didn't expect that when he arrived, he met Fei Qianyanwu.
Is this intentional or deliberate?
Lu Bu's face was expressionless, but most of the people behind him showed complex emotions, either confused, scared, sad, or sad.
Autumn, the eighth year of Taixing.
This may be the first Great Protector of the Western Regions in the Han Dynasty, or he may be the last Great Protector of the Western Regions in the Han Dynasty.
There are many Protectors of the Western Regions, but there is only one Protector of the Western Regions.
Just like there are many hussar generals, but there is only one hussar general.
Lu Bu rode his horse forward slowly.
In front of him, order troops have been dispatched to go to Yumen Pass in advance.
He was indeed a little reluctant to let go of the power of holding a murderous knife, the iron cavalry in the military camp, and the endless years of yellow sand.
But he was also unbearable.
Because the one who defeated him was not the enemy's army or the gods and Buddhas of the Western Regions, but himself.
his years.
his experience.
Everything he carried.
He expanded his territory, killed countless people, and became famous. He was very satisfied at first, but later he was defeated by his own heart.
The artillery performance in the distance seemed to have ended, and the Gobi desert seemed to be becoming more and more empty without the roar. People and horses stepped on the yellow sand, making a soft sound and outlining the smoke.
Suddenly, someone in Lu Bu's queue let out a soft cry and pointed forward.
Ahead, smoke and dust gradually rose.
Among the smoke and dust is a flag.
The flag is not big, but it is very distinctive. It seems to be incompatible with the Han Dynasty, but also seems to be closely related to the Han Dynasty, because that flag is the tricolor flag of the Han Dynasty.
The flag was fluttering, and it seemed that no matter how strong the wind, frost, rain, snow, or snow could be, it could not crush it, and no matter how big the yellow sand, smoke, or dust could be, it could not cover it. These wind, frost, rain, snow, and yellow sand, smoke, and dust seemed to be frightened by such a flag, and they slid quietly towards
Both sides.
Seeing that flag, Lu Bu didn't know why. He took a long breath and felt a complete relaxation on his shoulders. It wasn't until this moment that he realized that he had actually been waiting for this person to arrive.
.
But at the same time, I am also afraid of this person's arrival...
Amidst the long yellow sand and smoke, the flag stopped, revealing Fei Qian's figure.
There was sudden silence in the desert. It seemed that even the howling of the wind and sand and the snoring of the horses had stopped at this moment.
Everyone looked at Fei Qian and Lu Bu.
Lu Bu was silent, but the expression on his face fluctuated and changed. At this moment, any words may not be able to accurately describe the meaning of his expression, which was complex and confusing.
Fei Qian came to the Western Regions. Just when everyone thought that there was only a sword-and-gun confrontation between Fei Qian and Lu Bu, Lu Bu came.
Everyone thought that Fei Qian would be waiting for Lu Bu to go to see him, but Fei Qian came instead.
In the silence, Xu Chu, who was following Fei Qian, stared closely at Lu Bu's every move.
Taishi Ci immediately stood beside Fei Qian, holding a halberd in his hand. He frowned at Lu Bu and said, "What does this guy want to do if he stays over there?"
Xu Chu glanced at Tai Shi Ci expressionlessly, remaining silent.
Fei Qian said calmly, "If Lu Fengxian really takes action, I will admire his courage and... stupidity."
"My Lord," Taishi Ci stared at Lu Bu, "This guy is indeed stupid."
The wind was blowing slowly, and he seemed to be tiptoeing quietly between Lu Bu and Fei Qian, showing that he was just doing so.
Fei Qian's tone still showed no fluctuation, "Han laws come first. Since I am a Han hussar, I must abide by Han laws. When I left Chang'an, everyone was talking about it. However, the affairs of the Western Regions are not decided by you, but by me."
Depends on the law."
Taishi Ci glanced at Fei Qian sideways, and saw that Fei Qian's face was serious, and it didn't look like a joke, but the rhetoric also seemed like a joke. Indeed, as a hussar of the Han Dynasty, every move Fei Qian makes involves a lot of things.
Human nerves, even if they appeared here at the moment, still made Taishi Ci unable to guess what he wanted to do.
Fei Qian looked at Lu Bu and said, "The courage of one person can defeat thousands of armies, but it can only be achieved in one generation, but the law of a country, which governs all people, can be the foundation of hundreds of generations... Which is lighter and which is more important, don't be careless."
Fei Qian's voice was actually not that loud, but the content of this sentence seemed to penetrate the Gobi wind clearly and reach everyone's ears.
After the words fell, everyone seemed to become quiet, and even the sound of the wind seemed to have stopped.
Fei Qian's words seemed to be still echoing in Taishi Ci's ears, but his eyes were fixed on Lu Bu, who was slowly approaching from the opposite side.
Lu Bu, Lu Fengxian, what are you going to do?
Everyone present, whether they are generals, military academies, or ordinary soldiers, all know that in terms of personal force, Lu Bu is invincible in all aspects of the battlefield due to his abilities, while Fei Qian, although he is called a hussar, is actually average in martial arts.
If Fei Qian challenged Lu Bu with his personal martial arts, it would be like a mantis challenging an oriole.
But now, who is the mantis, who is the oriole, or the hunter after the oriole?
Taishi Ci squinted his eyes and stared at Lu Bu, thinking silently in his heart, this Lu Fengxian probably really has no brain. If he didn't have no brain, how could he do such crazy things? But Fei Qian is also a little crazy, if
What should I do if Lu Bu suddenly gets violent? Even though he and Xu Chu are at the side, Lu Bu really gets within five steps...
Seeing Fei Qian acting so calmly and looking so calm, Taishi Ci wondered whether Fei Qian might have some back-up plan. Thinking about it this way, maybe nothing bloody would happen next.
But what if?
Most of the people in the North are martial, and their temperaments are simple and direct. If they disagree, they will throw their fists at each other. They have a certain northeastern atmosphere. They will start fighting if they look at each other for a few times. The one with the bigger fist is justified. If Lu Bu still
Not clear-headed...
Thinking of this, Taishi Ci made a move that made everyone look at him somewhat. He softly confessed to Fei Qian, then rode his horse forward, stopped in front of Fei Qian, and shouted at Lu Bu: "
Lu Fengxian! My lord is here, why don’t you quickly dismount your horse and apologize!"
"..." Fei Qian frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and finally said nothing.
Fei Qian understood what Tai Shi Ci meant.
In addition to protecting Fei Qian, Taishi Ci was also "protecting" himself.
Taishi Ci had a sullen face, holding the halberd tightly, leaning forward slightly, like a tiger with its front paws on the rock, and would pounce out the next moment.
Although Taishi Ci did not compete with Xu Chu in a duel, Taishi Ci knew from the intuition of a warrior and his observations over the years that Xu Chu was also a powerful general. With Fei Qian at his side, even Lu Buzhen
No matter what he wants to do, he may not be able to hurt Fei Qian.
But the problem is that Lu Bu is not familiar with Xu Chu at all, and he has been away from Chang'an for too long. If Lu Bu really can't think about it for a while, then not only Lu Bu will die, but Tai Shi Ci will also be "killed"!
As of now, Hussar has relatively delegated power to his generals.
this point is very important.
From the Spring and Autumn Period to the Warring States Period, and then to the Qin and Han Dynasties, there have been countless generals. Whether it is the fierce god Bai Qi, the old Jiang Lianpo, or the god of war Han Xin, what they fear most is not the opponents on the battlefield, but the friends behind them.
Look at the current situation in Shandong of the Han Dynasty. All military power belongs to the Cao family and the Xiahou family. Generals with other surnames are either married or can only obey orders. They are also called generals on the surface, but in fact they do not have much room for movement and live a cautious and cautious life.
On the other hand, Guanzhong Feiqian's attitude towards generals with foreign surnames is undoubtedly very different from that of Shandong.
But the things Lu Bu did in the Western Regions were just like killing himself and other generals with foreign surnames!
If Fei Qian develops a sense of distrust towards generals with foreign surnames because of this, and then begins to consolidate the authority of these generals with foreign surnames, or is like in Shandong, he engages in some kind of marriage alliance, or some kind of military supervision, then Lu Bu will be the leader of all the officials.
The general’s sinner!
Cutting off someone's financial path is like killing one's parents.
Seizing power from others is like annihilating three clans!
Lu Bu's eyes were slightly cold. He stared at Tai Shi Ci and reined in his horse, "What are you going to do?"
"Dismount! Please forgive me!" Taishi Ci also stared at Lu Bu, "It's not what I want to do, but what you want to do?!"
Lu Bu slowly stroked the long handle of Fang Tian's painted halberd and said in a deep voice: "Do you think that if you kill me, you can take the position of Protector of the Western Regions? The position of Protector of the Western Regions has been a trap from the beginning.
, is a dead end. Now you also want to take this dead end?』
Taishi Ci raised the corner of his mouth and sneered, "It is said to be a dead end, and it is also your dead end."
Lu Bu smiled up to the sky, waved his hand to signal the guards and others behind him to stop, and rode his horse forward slowly, "Then let's see the real seal first!"
"Hmph!" Taishi Ci narrowed his eyes, "You are stubborn!"
After saying this, Taishi Ci also rode forward.
The two began to accelerate, not too fast, but not too slow either.
Fei Qian watched quietly, his eyes seemed to fall on the two people, and also seemed to fall on this piece of heaven and earth.
"Zhongkang."
Fei said calmly.
"I am here."
Xu Chu lowered his head slightly and responded.
"After the two of them have fought for a few rounds, have someone throw two grenades into the open space over there." Fei Qian raised his chin slightly and pointed to the Gobi desert next to him, "Both of you should wake up.
.』
Xu Chu accepted the order and immediately ordered him to go down without mentioning it.
Yellow sand is flying.
Lu Bu's expression was cold, and there was a hint of violence in his eyes under his thick eyebrows.
Lu Bu didn't want to do anything to Fei Qian. Even when he came, he wanted to bow his head in front of Fei Qian, admit his mistake, and then excuse himself and find a new path.
Lu Bu does not bow his head easily, but it does not mean that he never bows his head.
When desperate, Lu Bu would also lower his head, just like when Baimenlou came in front of Cao Cao, he would also express that his ties were too tight and that he was willing to serve...
According to Lu Bu's idea, he felt that Fei Qian might be like Yuan Shao, who was afraid of his military power, so he deliberately "framed" him. Therefore, in his exchange with Tai Shi Ci, he vaguely expressed his desire to dominate the Western Regions.
The resentment of guarding this position feels like when Yuan Shao asked him to go to Yanshan to suppress bandits. He said it sounded nice at first, but in fact he had no good intentions.
It is not Lu Bu's specialty to make excuses for others and let others take the blame.
For example, if something goes wrong, there will be temporary workers and the majestic figures of external personnel appearing...
Therefore, Lu Bu's feelings towards Fei Qian are very complicated, including reluctance, awe, suspicion, resentment, jealousy, etc. However, to say that Lu Bu came here this time to do evil tricks against Fei Qian is not enough.
After all, Fei Qian was not like Dong Zhuo and did not stab him with a short halberd.
However, Taishi Ci's intervention caused the resentment in Lu Bu's heart to overwhelm other emotions. He felt that Taishi Ci wanted him to establish his authority! He used him as a stepping stone to take the position that originally belonged to him!
So Lu Bu naturally expressed strong hostility in three sentences or two, and directly confronted Tai Shi Ci.
If you want to sit in my seat, you have to see if you have the weight!
Lu Bu and Tai Shi Ci seemed to be slow but were actually fast, but they bumped into each other!
The two people's martial arts, strength, and even skills. Maybe Lu Bu's original values should be higher, but now that Lu Bu is older and has slipped from his peak, so the two are actually about the same...
If they are almost the same, it means that it is difficult to tell the winner at the moment.
The sharp edges meet and sparks shoot out.
For a moment, the two horses and the two halberds were entangled with each other, intertwined, and collided with each other. The horses' hooves kicked up and splashed yellow sand, and the cold light alternated with the breath of death...
Wei Xu's little eyes were narrowed. His mind was not on Lu Bu's victory or defeat at all. He felt that he was about to die, and if he didn't think of a way, he would definitely die. Although Lu Bu had been protecting him these past few days, even resisting him
Under Zhang Liao's pressure, he saved his life, but that was only in the face of Zhang Liao and Han Zheng!
Lu Bu can handle the pressure from Zhang Liao and Han Zheng, but if Fei Qian orders his death, can Lu Bu still be able to resist? Can he still be saved? Wei Xu knows Lu Bu well, even beyond knowing himself. He knows that if
When it came to a situation where Lu Bu and he could only choose one or the other, Lu Bu would definitely choose himself instead of protecting Wei Xu!
Just like coming to Yumen Pass this time to take the initiative to apologize to Fei Qian was Lu Bu's idea, not Wei Xu's! Or rather, it was Madam Yan's idea!
Wei Xu wanted Lu Bu to stop doing nothing, so he might as well attack Zhang Liao directly, and then separate the Western Regions!
But at the critical moment, Lu Bu didn't listen to him again...
This means that his status in Lu Bu's heart is no longer guaranteed!
Mrs. Yan lightly put aside her hatred of her nephew being killed by Zhang Liao, saying that it was her nephew's problem, and praised Zhang Liao for killing him well and brilliantly, and that there was no problem at all.
But if Wei Xu can stick out his head for Zhang Liao or Fei Qian to chop it, why should he still be cheering from the sidelines?
He originally thought that there might be some turning point when Lu Bu arrived at Yumen Pass, but he didn't expect that there would be a fight!
So……
Does Lu Bu mean...
Looking at the hussars array displayed in the distance, Wei Xu felt chilled in his heart. He had to find a way to survive for himself!
Seeking life from death!
Wei Xu suddenly saw two soldiers in Fei Qian's formation on the opposite side. They came to the side where Lu Bu and Tai Shi Ci were fighting. His eyebrows suddenly jumped. He pulled Cao Xing aside and said, "The Imperial Guard is in danger! Look! Hussars."
We’re going to do something dirty!』
Gao Shun, the eight generals who followed Lu Bu before, are now dead. Cheng Lian, who was in the Western Regions not long ago, relapsed and died. Now only Wei Xu and Cao Xing are left.
Cao Xing's personal abilities were not strong, either politically or militarily, and he had no ambitions. He only had good archery skills. Therefore, he had almost no sense of presence in the Western Regions. Cao Xing's pursuits were not high anyway.
If you eat and drink every day, you basically don’t care about anything else.
Cao Xing was stunned.
"Quick! Since the hussar is unkind, don't blame us for being unjust! You go to the side and shoot the hussar, and we will charge directly to kill him!" Wei Xu said fiercely.
"Ah?" Cao Xing was confused, "What? Didn't you shoot the two soldiers outside? Shoot the hussars? Are you crazy?"
"I'm not crazy! Look! Hussar is really going to take action against the lord!" Wei Xu said through gritted teeth, "I want to live! Please give us a way to live! If we don't take action, we will all die here! Come on! Success or failure."
In one fell swoop!』
Cao Xing was still a little confused, but he was quickly pushed by Wei Xu and then kicked his horse on the butt, causing his horse to kick and move towards the outside of the fight.
Wei Xu winked desperately.
Cao Xing looked at the two hussar soldiers on the other side, who seemed to be searching for something. In a panic, he took out an arrow and put on his bow...
