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Chapter 51 Diao Chan
Zhang Fei's words provided Liu Bei with a new idea.

Why did we have to take Pei County by force?
He could totally find another way!
As long as we can persuade Lu Bu to return Pei County, the current dilemma will naturally be solved without spending a single soldier!
"Will this work?"

Zhang Fei was dumbfounded after hearing this. He didn't expect that his elder brother actually intended to do this just because he said it casually!
Liu Bei had already made up his mind, and said to Guan Yu: "Yun Chang, I will write a letter when I return. You pick a few trustworthy soldiers and send them to Xia Pi as fast as possible to give it to Lu Bu."

"Whether we can survive depends on this one move!"

Liu Bei decided to gamble on his own judgment of people. He believed that with Lu Bu's character, after learning about the emperor's situation and his current predicament, he would be willing to help!

Fortunately, Xia Pi is not too far from Pei County. If the soldiers travel day and night, it will be enough to make the round trip within five days.

"it is good!"

Guan Yu didn't say much, but nodded heavily in agreement.

Although he looked down on Lu Bu and didn't think that such a fickle villain would be willing to return Pei County, since it was his eldest brother's order, he would do it.

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Xuzhou is a thoroughfare for both land and water transport, with a large population and prosperous trade. It has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times, but it has also been coveted by princes from all sides.

Whether it was Cao Cao, Yuan Shu or Yuan Shao, they all coveted this place.

However, since Lu Bu defeated Liu Bei and took away Xia Pi, he used this place as his base camp to station troops and thus took control of the entire Xuzhou.

In Xia Pi City, the county magistrate’s residence.

Lu Bu held a banquet in his mansion today and invited many of his generals to come. The mansion was bustling with activity.

"Today is my birthday, you all need to drink to your heart's content! If there is any wine left, I will not let you go!"

"Hahahaha!"

During the banquet, a handsome man laughed to the generals.

The man was eight feet tall, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, a majestic appearance, and an imposing heroic air.

It is the current lord of Xuzhou - General Fenwei, Marquis Wen Lu Bu!
As Lu Bu spoke, he raised the jar and drank. Soon, he finished all the wine. Then he wiped his mouth and smiled, "What a pleasure!"

"Good! The general has a good alcohol tolerance!"

"General, massive!"

"I offer a toast to the general!"

"Come again! Come again!"

All the generals cheered and complimented him continuously.

Lu Bu was so excited about drinking that he raised another jar of wine, tore open the mud seal and was about to continue drinking, but at this time a slender hand reached out from the side and stopped him.

"General, you have drunk enough today."

"Have you forgotten that you still have military matters to deal with in the evening?"

The person who spoke was a woman in palace dress, no more than twenty years old, with beautiful features and a slender figure. She looked gentle, delicate, bright and attractive.

At this moment, she was looking at Lu Bu with anger in her eyes.

This woman was Diao Chan who followed Lu Bu to Xia Pi.

Lu Bu smiled and said, "It's okay! This little bit of wine is just enough to quench your thirst. How can it make me drunk?"

He was drinking happily now and couldn't stop.

Seeing that she could not persuade him, Diao Chan sighed and said, "Then drink slowly, General. I will prepare some sobering soup for you."

After saying this, he stood up, bowed to everyone, and left the banquet.

After Diao Chan left, a general at the banquet praised her: "Diao Chan is truly a beauty unparalleled in the world, and she is so gentle and considerate. The general is so lucky!"

Another general also laughed and said, "With such a beauty, no wonder the general was willing to risk his life for her." Hearing the praises from the generals, Lu Bu could not hide the pride on his face.

All he loved in his life was fine wine and beautiful women.

Now he controls Xuzhou, has countless elite soldiers and generals under his command, an endless supply of fine wine and delicious food, and the company of the peerless beauty Diao Chan. This is exactly the life he has always dreamed of.

"Come, come, come! Let's drink! I won't go home until I'm drunk today!"

Lu Bu waved his hand and prepared to drink to his heart's content with all the generals.

But at this time, an attendant hurried into the house and reported to Lu Bu: "General, Mr. Chen is outside the mansion asking to see you."

"Hmm? Public platform?"

Lu Bu was drunk, but after hearing the servant's words, he perked up a little and ordered, "Go and invite the master over!"

The attendant responded and left, and soon brought back a scholar in a purple robe.

Seeing this, Lu Bu stood up and invited him, "Gongtai, you have come at the right time. Today is my birthday. Come and have a drink with me!"

As he said this, he wanted to pull Chen Gong to sit at the same table with him.

But Chen Gong was unmoved. He looked around at the generals around him, frowned and said, "General, I have something important to report."

"Oh! What's the important matter? We'll wait until tomorrow..."

"General!"

Chen Gong's face darkened and he shook off Lu Bu's hand.

The lively atmosphere at the scene suddenly became much cooler.

The generals were not stupid. Seeing this situation, they tactfully took their leave and soon dispersed.

The banquet was interrupted by Chen Gong's arrival. Lu Bu's good mood was gone. He sat down on the main seat and said impatiently, "What's the matter? Tell me now!"

However, Chen Gong did not speak directly. Instead, he angrily said to Lu Bu: "General, how can you be so depraved? You spend all day drinking and feasting and never ask about military affairs. Do you really want to leave everything alone?"

Lu Bu was a little angry when he heard this. He slammed his wine glass on the table and retorted: "I have fought in wars all my life. What's wrong with enjoying myself?"

"Besides, today is my birthday. Am I not allowed to hold a banquet to celebrate? It's not that I didn't invite you, you just can't come!"

Chen Gong said expressionlessly, "If I remember correctly, the general had already celebrated his birthday last month."

"Y-really?"

After being ruthlessly exposed by Chen Gong, Lu Bu's old face turned red and he scratched his head in embarrassment.

"Well, maybe I remembered it wrongly... By the way, Gongtai, didn't you say you had something important to report? What is it?"

In order to avoid embarrassment, Lu Bu quickly changed the subject.

Chen Gong was too lazy to argue with him and said directly: "Yuan Shu sent someone to ask for marriage for his son Yuan Yao, to marry the general's daughter."

"The engagement letter and gifts have been delivered. The messenger is at the post station outside the city, waiting to be summoned by the general."

"what?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Bu sobered up a little.

He had already known about Yuan Shu's self-proclaimed emperor a long time ago, but now he actually wanted to marry him and his daughter?
What on earth is this guy planning?
Lü Bu was filled with doubt and raised his head to look at Chen Gong and asked, "Gongtai, what do you think Yuan Shu's purpose is? What does he want to do?"

He is only good at fighting, not good at strategy and scheming.

Chen Gong was the counselor he relied on most, and he would always ask Chen Gong's opinion before anything else.

(End of this chapter)