The first general of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 62
Although Liu Bei was playing for the first time, his talent is still indelible, and what he said is indeed true.

But Lu Zhi shook his head slightly at this time and said.

"It's not that simple. I thought the same way at the beginning. In addition to killing the Yellow Turban bandits on the spot as much as possible every time I go into battle, another purpose is to exhaust the Yellow Turban's possession."

Hearing what Lu Zhi said, everyone nodded secretly. There was nothing wrong with Lu Zhi's actions.

"However, after going through several battles, I still can't see that the person is really harmed. I just sent people to infiltrate the Yellow Turban to find out the truth."

Hearing this, Wei Tao understood that Lu Zhi probably didn't really pay attention to the Yellow Turban at first.

In fact, this is also normal. Although the Yellow Turban Rebellion had a great impact, in addition to being larger than before, it was actually just a riot of some people.

Even a veteran like Lu Zhi couldn't help but despise him.

"I don't know what the result will be? What kind of method did Zhang Jiao use?"

"It turns out that many of Zhang Jiao's disciples are proficient in medical skills. After each battle, he ordered people to send people to treat the Yellow Turban bandits. Not only did the Yellow Turban bandits recover, but they also maintained their morale."

Hearing Wei Tao's words, Lu Zhi could not help but smile wryly.

"On the contrary, our army, because of the long-term confrontation and the casualties of wounded soldiers dying from time to time, so the morale is getting low. On the contrary, it is gradually not as capable of fighting as the bandits."

Although there were doctors accompanying the army in ancient times, it is impossible to have so many doctors, so the generals were often healed first, while the soldiers could only suffer.

But the Yellow Turban Army is a bit different. There may not be so many in other states, but Jizhou is the foundation of the Yellow Turban Dao, and Zhang Jiao himself is here, so it doesn't take so much effort to heal the wounded.

Wei Tao learned from Lu Zhi that after World War I, as long as the Yellow Turban soldiers survived, at least [-]% of them could fight again.

Eighty percent, this is an extremely terrifying figure in the war, and it can even be said that in this era, being able to reach this level can already be called a miracle.

"It's no wonder that after the Yellow Turban Rebellion, even though Zhang Jiao and other leaders were dead, the Yellow Turban bandits from all over the place have never ceased. I'm afraid it's also because the Yellow Turban Army has so many medical personnel."

Wei Tao secretly sighed in his heart, but soon Wei Tao calmed down and said seriously.

"If the stalemate continues like this, I'm afraid it will be very detrimental to us. Regardless of Brother Meng De's ability, the main force in Yuzhou can be calmed down within two months, but if we don't have many soldiers at that time, even if Brother Meng De comes But it’s nothing more than being able to stalemate. If we repeat it again, wouldn’t it be an opportunity for the Yellow Turban bandits to keep weakening my strength?”

"This……"

It's not that Lu Zhi doesn't understand this truth, but he can't think of any plan to break it for a while.

But fortunately, Lu Zhi himself is a famous general, not the kind of person who doesn't know what people say. When he saw Wei Tao, he seemed to have a plan in his chest, so he immediately asked.

"So, does Ziyu have a good strategy?"

"Good policy dare not speak."

It is also impossible for Wei Tao to be too presumptuous in front of Lu Zhi, so he bowed his hands to Lu Zhi and said.

"As the saying goes: when you shoot a man, you shoot a horse first, and when you capture a thief, you first capture the king. I heard that Zhang Jiao himself is old, and now he must go to the front of the battle in every battle. If he can seize the opportunity, he will break through the Chinese army and kill him in front of him. , can be killed in one fell swoop. Once Zhang Jiao dies, the thieves will naturally chaos without fighting."

"Is it so easy to kill the general and capture the flag in front of the battle?"

It's not that Lu Zhi has never paid such attention, and there is a slight disbelief in his tone.

"That horn is surrounded by yellow turban warriors, and my generals can't charge forward at all."

"Don't worry, general, please leave this matter to me."

Wei Tao smiled slightly, ready to deal with this matter.

"Hmph! General Lu, why is this so? It's just a mere jab. My old Zhang can stab him to death with a spear. Please leave this matter to me."

At this time Zhang Fei couldn't bear it any longer and stood up and said loudly.

"This……"

It's not that Lu Zhi doesn't know Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, after all, they are different from ordinary people at first sight.

However, although Liu Bei had studied under Lu Zhi, in Lu Zhi's view, Liu Bei was not really a special disciple, so when Liu Bei came to consort with him, although he gave him soldiers and horses, he never asked him to help him.

"General, these two brothers of mine are extremely brave. Slaying a general and capturing the flag is like finding something out of a pocket. Please, General, give me a chance to break the yellow scarf."

At this time, Liu Bei also got up and bowed to Lu Zhi.

"Um……"

At this time, Lu Zhi was also hesitant, not who he should let play, but whether he should do it or not.

After thinking for a while, Lu Zhi still made a decision.

"Since you are all serving the country together, I have no reason not to allow it. However, I don't have many soldiers and horses, and I still have to fight the Yellow Turban bandits. If I want to rush into the battle and kill Zhang Jiao, I'm afraid I can only use you guys." The strength of the headquarters."

"That's enough, a mere Zhangjiao can definitely be cut."

Guan Yu opened his eyes slightly, bowed to Lu Zhi and said.

"I would like to issue a military order. If I don't cut off the horns and return them, I am willing to be punished."

Although a decision has been made, Zhang Jiao's occupation of Guangzong naturally does not mean that the war is going to war.

Moreover, if Zhang Jiao could not get out of Guangzong, but commanded the battle within Guangzong, then killing generals and many banners would naturally be empty talk.

"Pass me an order to withdraw the whole army for [-] li after pulling out of the camp."

As expected of a veteran player, Lu Zhi quickly made his decision.

Originally, Lu Zhi and Zhang Jiao were at each other's stalemate in Guangzong, and the two sides naturally paid close attention to each other's comings and goings. With Lu Zhi's order to retreat, the news naturally spread to Guangzong.

"Lu Zhi wants to retreat? If there is no emperor's order, how dare a mere Zhonglang general retreat at will?"

Zhang Jiao was different from Zhang Liang and Zhang Bao, not only was he able to preach, but he also had a great research on military tactics, and he immediately became suspicious when he heard the news.

"Could it be that there are reinforcements coming, so Lu Zhi wants to lure me out of the city?"

"Brother, I have received a report. A few days ago, more than a thousand people came and looked at his banner. They must have defeated my brothers in Yuzhou."

Zhang Liang hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward and said.

"Hmph! You still dare to say that if you hadn't failed in major events and could not advance to Luoyang in time, my Taiping Holy Kingdom would not have failed by now."

Hearing Zhang Liang's words, Zhang Jiao couldn't help but snorted softly, making Zhang Liang and Zhang Bao a little embarrassed.

But after all, the three are brothers of the same clan, Zhang Jiao couldn't bear to scold them too much.

"Based on Guangzong, I keep attracting the imperial army to attack. The imperial court is corrupt. Although it has thirteen prefectures, it still has limited soldiers and horses that can be mobilized. As long as these soldiers and horses are exhausted, the imperial court will definitely lack soldiers for a while. When the time comes, I will raise my arms again...cough cough..."

Before Zhang Jiao finished speaking, he coughed violently, which made Zhang Liang and Zhang Bao startled.

"Is brother all right?"

"Alas... In the past, I was taught the "Taiping Heavenly Book" by the old fairy of Nanhua. I once said that I should not participate in the disputes of the earthly world. I saw the suffering of the world, but I violated the order. In addition, I forcibly comprehended the Heavenly Book these years, but I violated the heavens. Taboo, it hinders my longevity."

After finally calming down, Zhang Jiao let out a long breath, and then said.

"But for the sake of my Holy Kingdom of Peace, so what if I just abandon this body? The man is about to run out of strength, as long as we survive this test, the Holy Kingdom of Peace will be established right now!"

"What do you think brother should do now?"

"Hmph! Don't pay attention to him. Maybe Lu Zhi doesn't know. As early as January, I sent people to spread rumors in Luoyang, saying that he would not dare to fight with me and delay the opportunity to fight. Now that he has retreated on his own initiative, no matter who he fights What kind of attention do you want, but you are asking for death!"

Hearing Zhang Jiao's words, Zhang Liang and Zhang Bao were overjoyed.

In fact, when Zhang Jiao was discussing, Lu Zhi also received the imperial court's order to send people to work in the army.

Everyone can understand that this angel is nominally a person sent by Hanling Emperor Liu Hong to work in the army, but in fact he is not the person sent to monitor whether Lu Zhi has the intention to destroy the Yellow Turban bandits.

Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty Liu Hong obviously didn't have much patience. In fact, all emperors would not be too patient in the face of this kind of rebellion.

If Lu Zhi could still have a great victory in Changshe like Huangfusong and Zhu Jun, then nothing could be shaken, but Lu Zhi did not.

Apart from confronting the Yellow Turban bandits from time to time, there are basically no other results, which naturally seems to be a bit of inaction.

More importantly, since Lu Zhi realized that continuing the stalemate fighting would be even more detrimental to the Han army, he has reduced the battle with the Yellow Turban Army.

Even if there were no rumors in Luoyang, Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty would probably send someone to see why.

"Your Majesty is still willing to trust Lu Zhonglang, but Lu Zhonglang has not done anything for several months, and there is a lot of discussion in the court. Your Majesty sent me here to reward the three armies and let them do their best. Second, let the court know. Lu Zhonglang is not doing nothing."

Cui Yingpi, the eunuch of the Yellow Gate, said without smiling.

"I would also like to speak for Lu Zhonglang, but there is still a need for some management in the court. If there is no money, I'm afraid my words will not work well!"

This sentence was quite a sigh, but what the people present didn't understand was that Cui Ying was asking Lu Zhi for a bribe.

I have to say that crows are as black as the world, there is no Huangmen Zuofeng, but there is a Huangmen Cuiying, but the result is almost the same.

They are all asking for money, if you have money, you can negotiate, if you don't have money, you will be jealous.

"The three armies are exhausted and suffering, how can you have enough money to serve angels?"

Lu Zhi is a well-known Confucian in the country, so he is naturally stubborn. Even facing his old friends, he would not admit defeat. How could he be so easy to admit defeat under the hands of a eunuch?
So Lu Zhi simply acted as if he didn't understand the meaning of Cui Ying's words, and answered with a calm face.

(End of this chapter)