The Strongest Lu Bu's Sweeping Thousands of Armies

Chapter 155
After chasing Pengcheng, Xiahou Dun wanted to recover the military power of the Qingzhou Army.

As soon as Lu Bu opened his mouth, he said that manpower was needed, and he even got out the coal for him to experience.

Xiahou Dun asked hesitantly, "With such a large population in Pengcheng, can't we find [-] to [-] laborers to mine coal?"

"There is some labor, but it is seriously insufficient." Lu Bu sighed: "The workshop needs manpower, the water conservancy reclamation needs manpower, and the reconstruction of Xuzhou needs manpower even more. Where can I find so many manpower?"

"But it's not enough to use the Qingzhou Army..." Xiahou Dun still didn't give up.

He knew very well that it was almost impossible for Lu Bu to ask the Qingzhou Army to dig coal, and then to take back the military power from him.

"Yuan Rang came to Pengcheng this time for the Qingzhou Army, right?" This time before Xiahou Dun mentioned it, Lu Bu took the initiative to talk about military power.

"At the beginning, I lent the Qingzhou Army to Marquis Wen for the purpose of attacking Huainan." Xiahou Dun replied, "Now that Huainan is broken, Marquis Wen should return them to me."

"Yuan Rang wants to take my ladder?" Lu Bu's face changed: "I didn't say that I borrowed the Qingzhou Army back then to attack Huainan. Duke Cao wanted the world, not just Huainan. I returned the Qingzhou Army To Yuan Rang, once Mr. Cao orders me to lead the army, is it possible that I will lead a group of civilians into battle?"

Seeing that Lu Bu's face was not looking good, Xiahou Dun quickly responded: "That's not what I meant..."

"Since that's not what you mean, how about I borrow a few more years from Yuan Rang's Qingzhou Army?" Lu Bu took advantage of the situation and asked.

"Uh..." Xiahou Dun really wanted to answer no, but what Lu Bu said was not unreasonable.

The most important thing is that when Lu Bu's face changed, everyone sitting there looked at him with unfriendly expressions.

Judging from this posture, as long as he dares to say no, he will probably cause Cao Cao a lot of trouble.

"I wonder how many years Marquis Wen intends to borrow it?" Xiahou Dun asked tentatively in order to ease the atmosphere.

Lu Bu's face softened a little: "It's useless to borrow for three to five years. I think the world is still in chaos. Why don't you borrow it for ten years first? What does Yuan Rang think?"

Xiahou Dun looked astonished: "Ten years..."

"Yes, ten years!" Lu Bu said seriously, "For Duke Cao Qianqiu's foundation, it shouldn't be a big deal for the Qingzhou Army to lend me ten years."

Although most of the soldiers of the Qingzhou Army are young and middle-aged now, many of them will be old in ten years.

Not to mention that Lu Bu might not be willing to return it at that time, even if he was willing to return it to the Cao family, what's the use of asking for a group of old, weak and disabled soldiers?
"This..." Xiahou Dun was very embarrassed: "Is ten years too long..."

Lu Bu didn't speak, just stared at Xiahou Dun and sneered.

Chen Gong next to him asked Xiahou Dun, "Didn't General Xiahou hear what Wenhou said just now?"

"I know exactly what Wen Hou said." Xiahou Dun replied, "But ten years is really too long..."

"A large army may only be honored for ten years, but the inheritance will not be broken." Lu Bu said: "I took over the Qingzhou Army from Yuan Rang. Knows better than anyone!"

"Of course I understand what Wenhou said, but after all, I am not the only one who has the final say on the Qingzhou Army." Xiahoudun said, "I ask Wenhou to be considerate..."

"So Yuan Rang was worried about this!" Lu Bu suddenly said, "I said why Yuan Rang's expression was not right when he borrowed the Qingzhou Army. It seems that the military power is not in your hands."

"Of course." Xiahou Dun simply pushed the matter onto Cao Cao's head: "I do things for my lord, and of course the military power belongs to my lord. It's actually my lord's intention to come to Pengcheng this time."

"Since it's Cao Gong's intention, it's easier to handle." Lu Bu waved his hands and said with a smile: "I thought it was Yuan Rang who was against me. Since it wasn't Yuan Rang's intention, don't bother with this matter anymore, I will Go talk to Duke Cao personally."

Originally thought that moving out of Cao Cao would be able to calm Lu Bu, but unexpectedly not only did not calm down, but gave him a step, Xiahou Dun's face was even uglier than before.

On the other hand, Lu Bu had a good heart: "The matter has already been discussed, we don't need to say more, everyone must drink alcohol today, so they must not get drunk!"

He raised his glass to Xiahou Dun: "Yuan Rang, I will respect you first with this glass of wine!"

Lu Bu raised his glass, Xiahou Dun didn't dare to answer, so he took up the glass and drank.

Xiahoudun, who chased after Pengcheng to beg the Qingzhou Army, did not expect Lu Bu to be so good at cheating.

No matter what he said, Lu Bu had something to say.

There is only one general idea - you can say anything, it is impossible to get back the Qingzhou Army!
After the banquet, Zhao Yun led Xiahou Dun to rest in the building.

Lu Bu and Chen Gong walked out of the front hall.

The official residence of Pengcheng was not far from Lv Bu's residence, and Chen Gong left the official residence together with him.

"Xiahou Yuanrang came to Pengcheng to beg for the Qingzhou Army. I won't give it back. I have to prepare early to deal with Cao Cao's attack." Lu Bu said to Chen Gong: "Although our army is large, the morale of the soldiers is not low. But I’m afraid I’m still powerless to deal with Cao Jun!”

"It's not just that I can't do what I want." Chen Gong smiled and shook his head: "It's just that Marquis Wen doesn't have to worry about Cao Mengde."

"Cao Mengde is suspicious. If I don't return the Qingzhou Army, will he let it go easily?" Lu Bu asked in surprise, "Isn't he worried that I have two hearts?"

"When did Marquis Wen devote himself to Cao Mengde?" Chen Gong asked with a smile.

Lu Bu smiled awkwardly.

He really didn't give Cao Cao wholeheartedly.

After winning the battle of Xiapi and then serving Cao Cao, it was just a temporary expediency.

Now that he has soldiers and horses, he also has some money and food, and his confidence in front of Cao Cao is stronger than before.

He just knew very well that with his current strength, it was not the time to turn against Cao Cao.

So daring to play tricks on the Qingzhou Army is nothing more than seeing that Yuan Shao in Hebei will soon turn against Cao Cao.

As long as Yuan Shao made a move, no matter how upset Cao Cao was with him, he would have nothing to do with him.

"Cao Mengde wants the Qingzhou Army, why didn't he send someone who can speak eloquently?" Chen Gong then asked Lu Bu, "Why did you send Xia Houyuan here?"

"The soldiers were borrowed from Xiahou Yuanrang, so it would be perfect for him to come to me." Lu Bu asked suspiciously, "Don't you think that's the case?"

"Of course not." Chen Gong said in a very affirmative tone: "Cao Mengde never thought that he could get the Qingzhou Army back. For the mere Qingzhou Army and Wen Hou's rebellion, Yuan Benchu, who has already stabilized Hebei, can make him feel better? Forced Marquis Wen is tight, forcing us to Yuan Benchu's side is not what Cao Cao wants to see."

"When you say that, I seem to understand!" Lu Bu suddenly said, "Let the Qingzhou Army be under my control. As long as I am still on his side, I will have a better chance of winning against Yuan Benchu. If I join Hebei, or stand on my own , Cao Cao's life will be difficult!"

(End of this chapter)