When Lu Bu stayed in Wancheng, he already felt his hands were itching unbearably.
Cheng Yu and Pang De were in Wuguan, constantly sending troops and horses to harass their own side. Although it was not a serious problem, it was also a provocation to the generals in Wancheng.
Especially someone with a violent temper like Lu Bu couldn't stand the endless provocations from the other party.
The pottery merchant asked him to lead his troops and horses to call for battle, and Lu Bu was naturally unhappy.
He immediately turned around and went out to reorganize his troops.
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The next day, Lu Bu led three thousand Bingzhou wolf cavalry and set out towards Wuguan.
At this time, Wuguan was guarded by Pang De as the main general, and Cheng Yu, as his staff officer, guarded the place together with Pang De.
"After the pottery merchants conquered Jingzhou, they must have sent troops to Guanzhong. For us, the current situation seems to be quite embarrassing."
Cheng Yu shook his head, smacked his lips and sighed.
Pang De paced back and forth in the main hall and said: "Sikong has already captured Hanzhong and conquered the cities of Shangyong. The Guanzhong area is our front line against the pottery merchants. From Zhong Degong's point of view, we
How to defend now?”
Cheng Yu frowned and said: "Now even the land of Jingzhou has been conquered by the pottery merchants... Its power has advanced by leaps and bounds, and its power may be unstoppable. For us, right now, this land in Guanzhong is probably unstoppable.
It may not last long."
Pang De was stunned when he heard this: "What do you mean?"
"The land of Guanzhong relies on the heroes of the Three Passes, but Luoyang is independent of the Three Passes. With the power of Tao Shang, if troops are sent to the Central Plains and the Land of Three Rivers at the same time, no matter how tall the Luoyang city is, it will not be able to stop it for a long time.
, the land of Luoyang will be lost sooner or later."
Speaking of this, Cheng Yu paused and said: "As for Chang'an and other places within the three passes, they can rely on the heroes of Hangu, but according to my opinion, this is not a long-term solution. If the three
Guan accompanied Tao's army to break through, and the land in Guanzhong was vast. Although the territory was vast, there was no natural moat to defend. Although the princes in Guanzhong openly attached themselves to Sikong, they secretly had their own thoughts. Whether they could cooperate to fight against the enemy was still unclear.
Between words."
Pang De looked surprised when he heard this and said, "So, the two capitals and Guanzhong will be lost sooner or later?"
Cheng Yu did not answer Pound directly. He just sighed and said: "Even if we can defend it this time, how can we defend it the second and third time? When it comes to population, financial resources, material resources, war horses, ordnance, and iron tools,
, war general... the pottery merchants are superior to our army in everything, hehe..."
Cheng Yu's words gave Pound an indescribable feeling of congestion in his chest.
"Zhong Degong, according to what you said, we don't have to fight this battle right now. Wouldn't it be easier to just surrender directly?"
Cheng Yu looked at Pang De's aggrieved face and smiled: "But that's not the truth."
"What's the meaning?"
"Do you know why the Prime Minister wanted to attack Hanzhong?"
Pang De raised his eyebrows and said: "Zhang Lu of Hanzhong took advantage of my unpreparedness and joined forces with Tao Shang to harass our rear. Sikong sent troops to destroy him. It was just revenge for the previous revenge. What's wrong?"
Cheng Yu shook his head and said: "General Pang, you are thinking too little about this. With Sikong's mind and knowledge, how can he be so keen on revenge? It's just that compared to the land of Guanzhong, the land of Sichuan and Shu is more conducive to defense.
It’s more suitable for establishing a foothold.”
Pang De opened his eyes wide and said, "Mr. Zhongde, did Cao Sikong tell you this?"
Cheng Yu shook his head and said: "Sikong didn't tell me. Some things are just my guesses. However, I have followed Sikong for many years. I think there are some things that even if I guess, they are not far off..."
As the two of them were saying this, a soldier hurriedly came to report that before Wuguan, someone was shouting and challenging the formation.
Pang De widened his eyes and said, "Who challenged me?"
The soldier hurriedly said: "It's Lu Bu!"
"Lu Bu?" Pound chuckled, seeming to be interested: "How many people did that guy bring?"
The soldier cupped his hands and said: "It seems there are not many, there are only a few thousand troops, including more than a thousand cavalry. It seems that they are not attacking the pass, but just to invite a battle!"
"Okay." Pang De nodded heavily and said, "It is said that Lu Bu is among men and the Red Rabbit is among horses! I just want to learn from you today!"
When Cheng Yu heard this, he hurriedly said: "Ling Ming, don't be anxious. We don't know what Lu Bu means when he comes. We heard that the pottery merchant seems to have gone to Wancheng secretly. We must not underestimate the enemy and must not go to war easily."
"Don't worry, Mr. Zhongde!" Pang De said with a smile: "I understand Tao Shang's thoughts to a certain extent. He just wants to take the opportunity to test the strength of our army. If we are timid now, wouldn't it make him think that we are too weak?
There are not enough troops to guard the pass? It seems that this is not good for defending the pass. Since Sikong is interested in Sichuan and Shu, then naturally the longer we can hold off the potters' soldiers and horses in Guanzhong, the more beneficial it will be to Sikong's great cause."
Cheng Yu sighed and said, "Although I say that, our opponent is the pottery merchant. What's more, Lu Bu is the most powerful general in the world. Even if we just come here to test him, we can't face him head-on, right?"
Pang De snorted heavily and said: "What's the point of a trivial matter? The world once said that Lu Bu was invincible, but didn't he suffer at the hands of Zhao Yun back then? I, Pang De, am no worse than Zhao Yun, so what should I be afraid of?"
Cheng Yu saw Pound being so stubborn and worried: "But what if you make a mistake when competing with Lu Bu?"
"No!" Pound clapped his hands confidently and called for his bodyguard: "Bring me my sleeve arrows!"
Not long after, he saw the guard holding Pang De's sleeve arrow in front of him and Cheng Yu.
Pang De stretched out his hand and introduced Cheng Yu: "Please take a look!"
Cheng Yu looked at it carefully and said, "With just this thing, you can defeat Lu Bu?"
Pang De snorted and said: "Sir, please don't underestimate this sleeve arrow. My sleeve arrow is no better than the other arrows. If one of them hits one, he will be killed immediately!"
Cheng Yu looked at him blankly: "What's different about your sleeve arrows?"
"I have poison on it!" Pang De puffed up his chest very confidently: "The poison on this arrow was prepared by a certain person himself. Although this poison will not be fatal immediately, it cannot be cured by ordinary doctors. Who cares?
The best in the world, the second best, if you meet someone, it will be difficult to survive if you discipline him."
The pottery merchant was stunned and said, "How sure are you?"
"I am very sure of myself!"
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At the same time, Lu Bu was outside Wuguan and ordered the soldiers of the three armies to yell and curse at Wuguan.
Lu Bu himself was galloping back and forth in front of the military attache, waving the Fang Tian Hua Ji in his hand and chirping heartily.
Not long after, the gate of Wuguan was slowly opened, and a heavily armed Pang De rushed out.