Three Kingdoms: The opening incorporates Li Cunxiao

Chapter 646: Withdraw Lu Bu First

"Zilong, long time no see. I heard your husband gave birth to a big fat boy for you?"

"It's Fengxian. You are so happy. You have a son in your old age. Look how happy you are."

"Bah, you're not even forty yet, but you're already old and have a child. I think you've been with Zhang Manzi for too long, and you've learned his slick ways."

"Hey, isn't this Gan Xingba's groom? Now that he's a general, he really looks like one."

"If you don't know how to talk, then stop talking, or I'll beat you up later."

Jiangxiakou.

The Wei army advanced southward to the front area and saw the main tent of the central army early on.

The main seat was high up, and below, a group of old friends who hadn't seen each other for a long time were chatting and having a great time.

More than half of the powerful generals of Wei gathered here.

From the commander-in-chief of the Flying Tiger Camp, Lu Bu, the commander-in-chief of the Youlong Camp, Huang Zhong, and the admiral of the Jiangxia Navy, Zhao Yun.

Including Ma Chao, the new commander of the Central Guard, who was still on the way, and Zhang Wu, the commander-in-chief of the Jinghuai Navy.

It almost covers all the most capable generals in Cao Wei's forces.

"I don't know how to fight this time, but don't forget that the battle order was obtained by my Flying Tiger Battalion. Once we cross the Yangtze River estuary, you are not allowed to snatch it from me."

As soon as Lu Bu said this, the young wolf cubs below immediately became unwilling.

"General Fengxian, you have been awarded the title of General and have been conferred the title of Marquis. What's the point of competing with us for it?"

"Who said it wasn't true? I heard that Wen Chou led his troops to break into the imperial palace in Xiangyang, so His Majesty appointed Master Kuai Yue as the military supervisor of the Flying Tiger Camp. General Lu should think carefully about how to clear himself."

"Ha ha ha ha."

Noisy and noisy.

Suddenly, I heard loud drumbeats outside the tent.

The door curtain was opened, and Zhang Wu came in wearing a flashy white robe, followed by Ma Chao in armor.

Only then did everyone become quiet.

After Zhang Wu sat down at the main seat and everyone greeted him, Lu Bu could no longer suppress his doubts and asked:
"General Zhang, what are you talking about?"

"what?"

"Your clothes. In my memory, I have never seen you go into battle without armor."

Zhang Wu raised his eyebrows and asked calmly, "What's the problem?"

"No, I just think it's novel."

"Okay, you have no problem, but this general has some questions that I want you, Lord Wen, to answer in person."

Zhang Wu usually called Lü Bu his father-in-law, but when the word "Wen Hou" came out, Lü Bu felt uncomfortable. He subconsciously shrank his neck and stood still with his fists clasped: "Please give me your instructions, General."

Zhang Wu glanced at him and shouted outside the tent, "Bring him up."

After a while, the armored soldiers came in, bringing Wen Chou, who was tied up.

"Tell me, what's going on."

"I thought it was a big deal. The Grand Commander is really good at bluffing. Come on, let go of Ah Chou quickly. He is a hero of my Flying Tiger Battalion."

Bang! ! ~~
Zhang Wu slammed the table fiercely, shocking everyone.

The soldiers didn't dare to step forward to untie Wen Chou, and they all tactfully left the tent.

"It's a small matter? Xiangyang is only 800 miles away. I don't believe you don't know what he did. Lü Bu, let me ask you, do you know your guilt?"

"What are you yelling about? Aren't you afraid that Kuai Yue will flatter the lord and miss the God-given opportunity?"

"Well, look at your unrepentant face. From today on, Cao Xiu will be promoted to temporary commander of the Flying Tiger Camp, and Lu Bu will be demoted to deputy commander. The order will take effect, and no one is allowed to plead for mercy."

Zhang Wu wanted Lu Bu's military position, which was equivalent to asking for his life. How could he bear it? Teng's eyes widened: "Zhang Manzi, don't take revenge on me. The lord only sent me a military supervisor. What right do you have to take away my military power?"

"Why? Because I am the Grand Commander of the Jinghuai Navy, in charge of the war in the South, and have the power of life and death. Is that enough?"

"It's wrong for Wen Chou to kidnap Kuai Yue. Kuai Yue is your father-in-law's brother. Don't forget that I am also your father-in-law. Don't be so biased!"

Han Meng, who was familiar with the situation, took advantage of the fact that Zhang Wu had not yet lost his temper and pulled Lu Bu back.

"Why are you pulling me here? I'm going to talk to him now!"

"General, what are you talking about? When the Flying Tiger Battalion was first established, it was formed by the integration of the elite cavalry of the Cloud Banner, the White Horse Army, the Flying Bear, and the Bingzhou Cavalry. The Cloud Banner is the most powerful among them. Even though the King of Jin is no longer the commander of the Cloud Banner, if he doesn't recognize you, you still can't control those arrogant soldiers."

"You mean I'm just going to put up with this?"

Han Meng held his forehead with his hand. He had no idea how Lu Bu, with his political level, had been able to become a general and be ranked second in the Yunxiao Pavilion.

"General, the King of Jin is clearly trying to save you, why do you think he is angry with you?"

"I am alive and well, why do I need him to save me?"

Han Meng gritted his teeth and whispered, "Wen Chou led his troops to break into the palace. At the very least, it is a crime of disrespect. At the most, it is a crime of treason that will implicate all nine clans. At present, the general has made great contributions and is favored by His Majesty, so he will not be held accountable. But the general must not forget who His Majesty is."

Lu Bu shuddered violently.

He had been working for Boss Cao for so long that he subconsciously thought that he was a devout believer who ate vegetarian food and chanted Buddhist scriptures.

In fact, during all those years when Cao Cao was fighting wars in the south and the north, every time he fought, he was decisive and ruthless.
Starting from Yuzhou and Qingzhou, and then to the unification of the north, a flood almost wiped out the Goguryeo people, and the Hetao Plain was filled with corpses.

One pile, one piece.

If blood debt had a color, even if he was thrown into the Yellow River, it would probably dye the river red.

I would rather betray the world than let the world betray me. This is not just talk.

Looking at the whole world, only his son-in-law Zhang Wu can be considered an exception.

Now Cao Cao has appointed Kuai Yue as the military supervisor as a warning. If he still doesn't know what's good for him, it will be Chief Justice Man Chong who will come next.

It was Zhang Wu who hit his sore spot, and it also made Lu Bu see clearly that the majesty of the emperor could not be offended at will.

Even if the emperor does not ask, the court officials below will be dissatisfied.

While removing him from the position of chief general of the Flying Tiger Battalion, he was also removed from the center of the palace-forcing incident.

Anyone else would never dare to say what Han Meng said.

However, the fate of the surrendered generals in Jizhou has already been linked to Lu Bu. They will prosper together and suffer together. He has no choice but to wake up Lu Bu.

"Is that so? Doesn't that mean I have to be deputy to Cao Xiu? This is too degrading. I'll go talk to Ziqian. Anyway, I've realized my mistake."

"General! You can't go!"

"Why is this?"

"In terms of military rank, you are a former general of Wei, and it is impossible for you to advance further. In terms of honor, you are a marquis, with nearly 10,000 households. In terms of honor, you are the second-best honor of Yunxiao Pavilion, and you share the same incense with Wei. Before the world is settled, it is impossible for you to advance further. It is better to give the credit to others. Otherwise, if your credit is too great and shocks the emperor, then I ask, are you worthy of being the son-in-law of His Majesty?"

Lu Bu suddenly understood.

No wonder when a war was about to break out here, none of those old foxes like Xun Yu, Xun You, Guo Jia, Jia Xu, Cheng Yu, etc. came forward.

It turns out they were all just trying to protect themselves.

He was thinking of showing off in this battle. Now that he thinks about it, when Cao Cao was hiding in Xiangyang and making no move, he seemed to be the only one who repeatedly asked for battle.

After all this time, everyone else understood, but he was the only one who acted like a fool.

"Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

"It is a taboo for a minister to discuss matters with his master. What do you want me to say, General? Fortunately, it is not too late to mend the situation. With your past achievements, as long as you do not violate the emperor's taboos, you will surely enjoy glory for generations."

(End of this chapter)