The sun was setting in the west, the sky was full of sunset, and the breeze was blowing slowly. Lu Bu felt a little comfortable standing on the wall of Hulao Pass.
"I think back then I was at this level, fighting against the heroes of Guandong alone. When I think about that time, I am still excited. I really don't know when I will have that exciting feeling again." Lu Bu pressed his left hand on his waist.
He picked up the hilt of his sword, and with a strange light in his eyes, he slowly said to Guo Jia, who was standing next to him.
After hearing this, Guo Jia secretly thought: "Lu Bu is just a warrior. In terms of force alone, few people in the world can resist him. If he is willing to be a loyal general and follow the lord's account, he may be able to get twice the result with half the effort. Only
It's a pity that Lu Bu's unruly nature shows his ambition to be unwilling to be subordinated to others, and will only become a passing cloud in the chaos of this world."
Lu Bu turned his head and said to Guo Jia: "Guo Jin, pass the order and ask Cao Xing to lead two thousand people to garrison Hulao Pass. This is the only place from Guandong to Luoyang, and it is also the key place to strangle him. As long as there are people
If you stick to this place, you can form a situation where one man can block the way and no one can get through. To be safe, we must occupy this place."
Guo Jia said "Promise", glanced at the confidence on Lu Bu's face inadvertently, and thought to himself: "Lü Bu is not stupid. If he doesn't occupy such an important place, he will definitely lose it within a month."
Defeat, it seems he is still a little clever."
Wei Xu cupped his hands and said: "My lord, if we divide our troops again, then our army will only have 8,000 men in Luoyang. I heard that Zhang Ji and Fan Chou brought 20,000 troops and horses. What if there is a fight and our army is outnumbered?"
manage?"
Lu Bu laughed loudly and said: "With me here, Zhang Ji and Fan Chou don't have to worry about it even if they bring a hundred thousand troops. The people I lead are all the elites of our Jin army. One is worth a hundred. Zhang Ji and Fan Chou are nothing."
He's just a clown, why should he care? As soon as I arrive in Luoyang, I won't dare to act rashly."
Guo Jia hurriedly added: "My lord is invincible and indeed unparalleled in the world. However, our army is exhausted from the long-distance attack, so we have to take precautions. My subordinates thought that Wen Chou could lead the troops from Hanoi to Luoyang and occupy Henan City.
It forms a dichotomy with Luoyang City. Firstly, it can resist Zhang Ji and Fan Chou, and secondly, it can defend Luoyang. The land in Hanoi can be used by the Prime Minister to send people to garrison."
Lu Bu didn't even think about it and said: "Okay, let's do as you say. First send people to Hanoi and let Wen Chou lead the troops into Luoyang. After our army rests here for a day, it won't be too late to go to Luoyang."
"No!" Guo Jia snickered inwardly.
Lu Bu got off the tower and returned to Guancheng.
A fire in Hulao Pass destroyed many barracks, and now all that is left is a pile of rubble. Only a few houses are still habitable, and soldiers have set up tents.
After nightfall, after everyone had dinner, most of them had already rested. Lu Bu asked Cao Xing to lead troops to patrol the night, and he summoned Gao Shun.
Gao Shun was summoned by Lu Bu and strode to Lu Bu's room. As soon as he entered the door, he cupped his hands and said, "I see you, my lord!"
Lu Bu waved his hands and said, "You and I don't need to be so polite. There is no one around now, so we can treat each other as brothers."
"My subordinates dare not!"
"There's nothing you dare to do. I know who you are. Sit down and I'll ask you something." Lu Bu pointed to a seat next to him and said slowly.
Gao Shun said "Promise" and took a seat forward, sitting there, waiting for Lu Bu's words.
"Now that our army is short of troops, and now we have to occupy the land of Longxing in Luoyang, it will definitely take a lot of time and money to repair the capital of the Han Dynasty. In your opinion, should our army repair the old capital?" Lu Bu asked
.
Gao Shun immediately said: "My lord, I think Chief Guo's suggestion is not bad, but it also has many drawbacks. Our army has just occupied half of Jizhou, and now it suddenly comes to Sili. The place it occupied is too
If there are too many, our troops will be easily dispersed. Once the surrounding people come to attack, our army will probably be exhausted and it will be difficult to gather our troops for a while, which will be greatly detrimental to our army."
"Well, what you said makes sense. In your opinion, what should our army do?"
Gao Shundao: "I believe that the project of repairing the old capital is huge and cannot be completed overnight. Since our army has arrived at Sili, we should first establish a foothold in Sili. Most of the people in the old capital have flowed into other cities, and my lord is completely
Can use other cities as roots
The base, the station has been stabilized near the capital, and it will not be too late to repair it. Henan City is not far from the old city, and the city is very strong. My lord, why not temporarily use Henan City as a base to stabilize the surrounding situation first, and then send people to inform the various princes.
Well, this is the best strategy."
Lu Bu said suspiciously: "You want me to take the initiative to show kindness to others?"
Gao Shundao: "Exactly, Sili is in the middle of the world, with Cao Cao to the east, Liu Biao to the south, Yuan Shu to the southeast, Ma Teng to the northwest, and Gao Fei to the northeast. Sili can be said to be in a place of four wars. If it is not handled properly,
These relationships will definitely be counterproductive."
Lu Bu sneered and said: "Cao Cao, Liu Biao, Yuan Shu, and Ma Teng are all mediocre people. The only thing I worry about is Gao Fei. As long as he doesn't hinder me behind my back, everything will be fine."
Gao Shun said: "My lord, then immediately send an envoy to Xindu City to make an alliance with Gao Fei first. As long as the alliance is 10%, if Gao Fei openly attacks our army, he will definitely be reviled by the people in the world, and his faith will be greatly damaged."
Lost. In addition, Cao Cao, the Marquis of Wei, was also a
He is a character that should not be underestimated. Now Cao Cao dominates Yanzhou, Xuzhou, and Qingzhou, and he is gaining momentum. He has become the dominant hegemon in the Central Plains. He must be tightly guarded. In addition, the lord first conquered Baima and then passed through Chenliu.
But passing it will definitely arouse Cao Cao's doubts."
"I have sent Cao Xing to garrison Hulao Pass. With this pass, one man can guard the pass and no one can open it. No matter how many troops Cao Cao has, he can't even think of breaking through. But Gao Fei is a problem. On the surface, this guy treats me very well.
Gongshun, who knows if there are any shady things being done secretly, Chen Gong is not here, you can’t leave me, and I’m afraid of making others self-defeating, so who do you think I should send as envoy to the State of Yan?"
"My subordinates believe that the new marching chief Guo Jin can take on this responsibility." Gao Shun added.
Lu Bu thought for a while and said: "Well, I also think he is more suitable than anyone else, so let him be the one. Apart from him, I really can't think of another person..."
"Come here!" Lu Bu shouted out the door.
A soldier came in from outside the door, cupped his hands and said, "What are your orders, my lord?"
"Tell Guo Jin to come to me. I have important instructions!"
"promise!"
Guo Jia was counting Lu Bu's grain, grass, and money. After finally counting, he frowned and thought to himself: "Lü Bu's grain, grass, and money are enough for him to spend three years. Such a huge financial resource must be thought of."
The only way to weaken it slowly is..."
"Lord Registrar, my lord has invited me to discuss something important!" Lu Bu's soldiers found Guo Jia and immediately clasped their fists and said.
Guo Jia replied calmly: "Well, I understand, you go back first, I'll go right away."
"promise!"
Seeing that Lu Bu's soldiers were gone, Guo Jia thought to himself, "Why did Lu Bu call me at this time?"
Turning around and leaving the warehouse, Guo Jia casually said to his subordinates: "Take good care of this place. If something is missing, everyone's head will fall to the ground!"
"promise!"
Guo Jia fluttered his sleeves and walked quickly to Lu Bu's mansion. As soon as he entered the door, he saw Gao Shun sitting there, thinking to himself: "Did something happen?"
"My subordinate Guo Jin, I'd like to pay homage to my lord and meet General Gao!" Guo Jia bowed very politely.
Lu Bu waved his hand and said: "No need to be polite, I asked you to come because there is a very important thing for you to handle. This matter is of great significance. Apart from you, I can't think of anyone else who can handle this matter."
Guo Jiadao: "I wonder what the Lord is referring to?"
Lu Bu said: "I asked you to serve as an envoy to Xindu City to see Yanhou Gaofei and convey my wishes to him. I hope to form an offensive and defensive alliance with him and continue our friendship from generation to generation."
Guo Jiadao: "I obey my orders, but I don't know when to set off?"
"The sooner the better. It's best to leave today. You go early and come back early. I have something to discuss with you sooner or later." Lu Bu said.
Guo Jiadao: "Then, I will pack my bags now..."
"Well, in addition, I will send a few more people to follow you to protect your safety along the way."
"No need. One of my subordinates has a smaller goal. If there are more people, it will be easier to do bad things."
"Well, be careful along the way. It's very inconvenient to cross the state and county. Just tell Gao Fei that as long as he is willing to form an alliance, I will give him a large amount of gold, silver and jewelry."
Guo Jia said "Promise" and turned around to leave the hall, thinking secretly in his heart: "When I go back at this time, I can discuss with my lord how to deal with Lu Bu. God is helping me!"
After bidding farewell to Lu Bu, he quickly packed his gear, mounted a war horse, and galloped out of Hulao Pass, heading north.
Guo Jia ran quickly for about five miles and stopped in a forest, imitating the cuckoo and calling a few times.
A man came out from behind a big tree. That man was Lin Chu, a scout of the Yan army. When he saw Guo Jia arriving, he hurried forward to greet him, clasped his fists and asked, "Join the army is here alone, but what's the important matter?"
?”
Guo Jiadao: "I want to reply to the capital. You are responsible for monitoring Lu Bu's every move. When I come back, you need to report everything to me."
Lin Chu was stunned for a moment: "If you join the army, do you want to reply to the capital?"
"Well, the situation has changed a bit. It just so happens that I can discuss the next step with my lord when I go back. If Lu Bu is not eliminated, Hebei will not be able to stabilize. Lu Bu must be eliminated as soon as possible."
Lin Chu said: "Then join the army and be more careful along the way. My subordinates will closely monitor Lu Bu's movements. When he comes back, he will report everything to him."