Three Kingdoms: At the beginning, Lu Bu was mistaken for his father-in-law

Chapter 43 It's Showdown
Lu Bu's plan was as follows: to stabilize the chaos in Jiujiang as quickly as possible, and then rush to Guangling without stopping to complete the territory of the six counties of Xuzhou.

Of course, on the way there, he had to clean up Ji Ling in Xuyi City. This guy is a diehard, and he hasn't surrendered until now.

Ideal is full, the reality is very skinny.

The fact is that Shouchun has been under attack for more than half a month, and Lu Bu has no way to leave.

The most basic thing is that you have to visit the eleven counties under the Jiujiang administration.

This kind of thing is called Fumin in name, but it actually wants to take away all the powerful local families. Lu Bu, who was originally from a weak background, is seen as stealing the fruits of victory from the court this time.

Those aristocratic and powerful families at both ends of the first mouse scolded Yuan Shu who had already escaped, claiming that he had to surrender to become a thief as a last resort, on the other hand he was not grateful to Lu Bu, and threatened to turn his heart to the court.

This situation is the same as in Xuzhou back then, he needs to show some sincerity and walk around.

Furthermore, after taking Jiujiang, the fields, taxes, and registration of the people cannot follow the policies of the Zhong Dynasty, and need to be on the same track as Xuzhou, which will also take time.

Due to the recent floods in Anfeng and Geyang, the people were so hungry that they had no way to survive, so many people flocked to Jiujiang to seek a chance to survive.

Lu Bu didn't forget what Lin Mo said to him before he left for the expedition, and began to move these people to the land of the three counties.

Migration is not a one-size-fits-all decision to rush to the three counties because your household registration is wrong. These are hungry people who can't walk. You have to open a warehouse, right?

Finally, gather them together and send a force back to the three counties.

On the other side of Xuyi, because Ji Ling refused to surrender, Lu Bu wanted to attack by force, but the suggestion given by Chen Gong and others was to besiege the city.

After the siege, the test was not only the food storage in Xuyi, but also the issue of floating people in the city under the high-pressure situation formed by being locked up in the city for a long time and fighting outside.

In general, under the current situation, besieging the city is the best policy.

These messes were not resolved, and Chen Deng came to tell Lu Bu that Liu Xun, the prefect of Lujiang, still had 2 horses in his hands.

And Liu Xun was originally Yuan Shu's old department. At this time, Yuan Shu went to Anfeng, plus Ji Ling from Xuyi. If this matter is not handled properly, the problem Jiujiang will face is that Cao Cao from the north and Yuan Shu from the southwest have become a struggle for survival in the cracks. dilemma.

"Marquis Wen, the significance of taking Lujiang at this time is far greater than taking Guangling."

Chen Deng once again emphasized that he wanted to persuade Lu Bu, "As long as the Lujiang River is in hand, we can rely on the Yangtze River and relieve the crisis of being attacked by enemies."

"Second." Lu Su also emphasized.

Lu Bu let out a long sigh, pinching his eyebrows with his thumb and middle finger in melancholy, "I never thought that with the expansion of the territory, there would be so many troubles."

Afterwards, he habitually waved his hand and said, "I want to go back to Pengcheng first, and we can talk about this matter when I come back."

"Marquis Wen, there are so many official affairs here in Jiujiang, and there are many things that we can't make decisions on."

Chen Gong stood up and persuaded, "If Wen Hou is really worried that Yun Wen will notice something different and run away, you can send someone to take care of him first, and Wen Hou will go back and explain himself when the matter is settled."

After taking down Shouchun, Chen Gong already knew about Lin Mo's existence. After making indirect remarks these days, he fully understood that he was the master behind Lu Bu, so he could understand Lu Bu's eagerness to go back now.

The problem is that, as the owner, Lu Bu has to solve many things in person. Jiujiang, which has just been acquired, is still in serious turmoil. If it is not handled properly, not only will it not expand the territory, but it will create a backyard full of smoldering smoke.

It was also the first time that Lu Bu felt that he was incapable of splitting up. There were so many official duties in Jiujiang that he didn't have time to drink.

Lujiang, Xuyi and Guangling were waiting for him to raise his halberd.

He even misses the days in Xuzhou, how can there be so many troubles.

In fact, Lu Bu is not the only one who is too busy to sleep. Chen Gong, Chen Deng and Lu Su are also imitating the modern 5+2, white plus black work model.

Zhang Liao and Gao Shun had to screen and rearrange Shouchun's soldiers, and those who should be assigned to other battalions should also be selected for new generals.

Even Zang Ba, Cao Xing, and Sun Guan were sent out to clean up some bandits around them.

Therefore, it is really inappropriate to leave at this time. The people below do not say anything, but they also have complaints in their hearts.

Thinking of this, Lu Bu could only helplessly continue to listen to the trio's verbal output to him.

"Then let's talk about the Lujiang River first. There are [-] fresh troops stationed in one county. Shall we attack by force?" Lu Bu asked impatiently, sitting up straight again.

In addition to the army besieging Xuyi, Lu Bu also lost nearly 2000 people in the Shouchun battle. Although more than 8000 Huainan troops were captured, the work of reorganizing the army has not yet been completed, and it is not suitable to directly participate in the war.

What's more, even if he could really pull into the battlefield, he would not have the advantage of crushing troops. This was a siege, not a fight in the wild.

"I feel that Marquis Wen can write a letter to Liu Xun himself to know the benefits. Now that Marquis Wen has newly acquired Shouchun, his prestige is in full swing. On the other hand, Liu Xun must be a frightened bird. This letter can also attack people's hearts." Chen Gong's trick made Chen Deng, Lu Su all agreed.

Of course Lujiang should be taken, but it is really inappropriate to attack by force.

"Then give it a try."

Lu Bu dipped his pen in the ink and asked without raising his head halfway through writing, "What if he insists on not surrendering?"

After the three of them looked at each other, it was Chen Gong who spoke first, "For the surrounding counties, if you encircle them but don't attack them, and if you don't attack them again, you won't be able to take them down. If Liu Xun doesn't come to rescue them, then the other counties will surrender one after another, and the remaining corner of Wancheng will be powerless to recover."

Lu Bu nodded slightly.

Indeed, this is the easiest way. If he persists in the city, he will become the second Ji Ling in the end, which Lu Bu is happy to see.

After writing a letter, Lu Bu wanted to take the official document submitted by Chen Gong for review, and a scout ran in quickly, "Marquis Wen, Pengcheng urgent report!"

The four people in the hall looked at the scouts, the urgent report must be something serious, Cao Cao?There is no reason.Or Yuan Shao?

Lu Bu didn't even ask what was the matter, he got up suddenly and walked forward quickly, took the bamboo slips and opened them.

As the content was interpreted, his frown became more and more tight.

"Marquis Wen?" The three asked anxiously.

Lu Bu sighed, waved his hands and said, "It's okay, that kid Yun Wen might want to run away."

Hearing this, the three of them breathed a sigh of relief, and then Lu Su said: "According to what Gongtai said, we can send someone to take care of it. The most urgent thing is to settle the matter of Jiujiang and Lujiang first."

Lu Bu walked slowly back to the main seat and sat down, with a slightly sad expression on his face.

After thinking about it for a long time, he still shook his head, "No, I have to go back!"

"Marquis Wen."

Before Chen Gong finished speaking, Lu Bu pressed his hand directly, signaling that he needn't say more. "This kid Yunwen has too many ideas. If he really wants to leave, ordinary people may not be able to see him. It's not easy to throw him in prison."

Lu Bu pinched the sleeves of the clothes on his wrists, and said with a wry smile: "He doesn't know my identity, so don't blame him for thinking this way, it's really time to tell him clearly about this matter.

I want to go back to Pengcheng and ask that kid myself. "

"How many people is Marquis Wen planning to bring back?" Seeing that he had made up his mind, Chen Gong could only change his mouth.

"I can go back alone. The red rabbit horse travels thousands of miles a day. If you take people with you, the speed is too slow."

"How can this be? It's more than 800 miles. What if you encounter Cao Jun or the remaining bandits of the Huainan Army on the way, how can you do it without anyone around?" Chen Gong said it was difficult to understand whether there was a need to be so anxious.

Lv Bulan laughed loudly, skipped Chen Gong and walked out of the hall, "With the Fangtian painted halberd in my hand and the thousand-mile red rabbit under my crotch, I'm afraid no one in this world can stop it."

It seems that it also makes sense.

After Lu Bu left, the three of them looked at each other, feeling very troubled by Marquis Wen who had left a lot of military affairs to them.

"Both of you know him, do you think Marquis Wen will be rude to him?"

Chen Deng shook his head, "If you want to be brutal, there is no need for Marquis Wen to go back in person."

Lu Su clasped his hands in front of the Confucian robe, nodded and said: "Actually, Marquis Wen is right, Yunwen is too smart, if he wants to run away, there must be a way, so Marquis Wen must let him stay sincerely when he goes, otherwise, stay If you can't keep your heart, you will leave sooner or later."

Chen Gong shook his head with emotion, "According to Zijing, if Yunwen's answer doesn't satisfy Marquis Wen, it probably will."

"No! I believe Marquis Wen would not treat him like that." Lu Su interrupted him firmly.

"Then, let's wait and see, I also really want to meet this peerless genius." After Chen Gong finished speaking, he reluctantly left with the stack of official documents.

(End of this chapter)