Shu Han Confucian General of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 25
"My lord!" Seeing Lu Bu being shot to death right in front of them, Zhang Liao and the others were stunned for a moment, then dismounted from their horses together, and surrounded Lu Bu's body, crying loudly.In the morning of early summer, the sky dawned quickly. It didn't take long for Zhang Liao and others to cry, and the surrounding area began to gradually brighten. "General, our people are coming!" At this moment, a sharp-eyed cavalryman spotted a few cavalry galloping from the west, and saw that the equipment was Bingzhou wolf cavalry.

"My lord, military advisor, it's not good. Xiao Pei was attacked, General Song Xian was captured alive, and only a few of us escaped from the two thousand defenders." .

"What?" Zhang Liao and Chen Gong looked at each other in blank dismay. "Who is attacking me Xiaopei?" Chen Gong asked loudly angrily, the messenger mumbled for a while before saying: "I'm going to fight desperately to report the letter, but I really don't know who it is."

"Huh?" Chen Gongzheng was so angry that his seven orifices were filled with smoke. At this moment, a clear voice came from the top of the city: "It is my army commander Xu Sheng who led more than a thousand troops. After you left, he used Cao Bao to trick open the gate of Xiaopei City." , and then captured Xiaopei. But Chen Gongtai, it’s too late for you to go back and take Xiaopei back now, the [-] elite soldiers of Lu Guoxiang Sun Guan should be rushing here." It was Zhao Feng who spoke.

"What a ruthless strategy!" After hearing Zhao Feng's words, both Chen Gong and Zhang Liao could not help but gasp.At first I thought I was sneak attacking others, but I didn't expect to be calculated by them from the beginning to the end.In fact, since Cao Bao sent that letter, everything has been under Zhao Feng's control.

"General Zhang, Mr. Chen. Both of you are heroes of the time. General Zhang has always been loyal. Mr. Chen left him because of Cao Cao's indiscriminate killing of innocent people. I would like to ask you two, who is Lu Bu? Killed Ding Yuan, and killed Dong Zhuo for female sex. He came to vote for me in Xuzhou. We all thought he was a generation of tigers and wolves, and urged the lord not to take him in. But my lord is kind-hearted. Xuzhou broke the siege, so not only took Lu Bu in, but also allowed him to station in Xiaopei, and there was no shortage of soldiers, horses, money and food. I don’t want this wolf to be ambitious, and this time I took advantage of my lord’s expedition and led people to attack me in Xuzhou. You two speak with conscience , Did he deserve to die?" Zhao Feng continued to speak loudly, and everyone in the city and the city could hear it clearly, and there was silence for a while.

Zhang Liao and Chen Gong looked at each other, but both felt speechless.At this time, Zhao Feng saw that the fire was almost ready, and hurriedly said: "Both of you are heroes of the age, although my lord is not here today, but Feng is willing to guarantee with his life, as long as the two of you are willing to surrender, my lord will let the past go. You can cast your name again Lord, to be able to reunite with family members, wouldn’t it kill two birds with one stone?”

"Huh?" Zhang Liao was about to retort, but Chen Gong stopped him by pulling his arm, and then sighed, "I'll wait for my wish!" "Mr. Gongtai, who are you?" Zhang Liao asked urgently. "There is no way, Wen Yuan. Xiaopei is gone, and everyone's family members are in Xiaopei, so they have no intention of fighting at all." Chen Gong pointed to the whispering soldiers behind him, and said sadly.

"Indeed." Zhang Liao looked at it silently.Not only the soldiers, but even several people in the eight generals have changed expressions and have no fighting spirit.What's more, there are only thousands of people around me now, and it is impossible to attack Xuzhou or capture Xiaopei. "I'm willing to surrender!" Zhang Liao also said, and then dismounted together with Chen Gong to surrender.As soon as the two of them took the lead, Zang Ba, Hou Cheng and others stopped holding on, and dismounted one after another to surrender.

With a sound of "creak", the gate of Xuzhou slowly opened again, Zhao Feng and Chen Deng led the army out, confiscated the weapons of Zhang Liao and others, and then detained them, waiting for Liu Bei to return.As for Zhang Fei, uh, he is still sleeping.

In the summer of 196 A.D., Lu Bu took advantage of Liu Bei's expedition to Yuzhou, and wanted to join forces with Cao Baoli and Yingwai to attack Xuzhou at night, but was defeated by Zhonglang General Zhao Feng's design.Lü Bu himself was killed at the foot of the city, and his subordinates, eight generals and Chen Gong, surrendered. Since then, the biggest internal trouble in Xuzhou has been eliminated.

At this time, Liu Bei, who was on an expedition in Yuzhou, heard Sun Qian's report. He was shocked and hurried back to the army. He ordered Guan Hai to guard Liang Guo and Mi Fang to guard Pei Guo. He, Guan Yu and Gao Shun led the army back day and night.When he rushed to the territory of Lu State, Sun Guan sent people to report that Xuzhou City was safe and sound, Lu Bu was executed, and all his men surrendered.

"I didn't expect Bo Tao to be so calm and let Lv Bu die with just a gesture of his hand." Liu Bei said with emotion, Gao Shun who was beside him heard that Lv Bu was dead, and he had nothing to say even though he was already silent.

In Xuzhou City, Zhang Fei, who had just woken up, hurriedly thanked Zhao Feng after learning what had happened: "Boy Zhao, it's really thanks to you. Otherwise, if Xuzhou is lost, my old Zhang will really be ashamed of my elder brother. You I really don’t know how to thank you for helping me this time. If you are willing, it doesn’t matter if I give you the title of Marquis of Xinxiang!”

"The three generals are serious! Now that the city of Xuzhou is initially settled, the three generals still need to sit in the town to calm people's hearts. Mr. Gongyou has already reported to the lord, and the lord will come back in the evening." Zhao Feng looked at the grateful Zhang Fei in front of him, and couldn't help feeling A little funny, but still serious.

"That's that, that is!" Zhang Fei is now absolutely convinced by Zhao Feng, suddenly he seemed to think of something else, and asked quickly: "Then Lu Bu is really dead?" After receiving affirmative answers from Zhao Feng and Chen Deng, Zhang Fei Fei sighed sadly.Zhao Feng knew that it was a kind of regret for losing an opponent.

In the evening, Liu Bei's army really arrived in Xuzhou. After everyone greeted them, Liu Bei listened carefully to Zhao Feng and Chen Deng's narration of the whole process. After sighing, Liu Bei first asked, "Where is Lu Bu's body?"

"It's already been buried. You can bury it only after the Lord comes back to see it." Chen Deng said.Liu Bei nodded and said: "Lü Bu can be regarded as a great man of the generation, since he has died, let's bury him well." After a pause, he continued: "Since his subordinates are willing to surrender, then I should treat them favorably. "So the order was sent to invite Chen Gong and the eight healthy generals to come.As for Gao Shun, Liu Bei and Sun Qian took turns persuading him on the way, and after getting along with him for more than two months, he has now surrendered by default.

Not long after, Chen Gong and other nine people brought them all. Liu Bei comforted them and promised to take care of Lu Bu's family.Chen Gong and others saw that Liu Bei was still willing to treat them generously, and they all bowed to them while being grateful.Liu Bei immediately appointed Chen Gong as Xuzhou Biejia, Zhang Liao and others were all partial generals, and immediately held a banquet in hospitality.After drinking a lot, Zhang Liao and others were all satisfied and went home to reunite with their families.

"Bo Tao, I know all about this matter. It's really thanks to you. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid that my brother and I will be homeless. Please accept my worship!" After the banquet, Liu Bei specially invited Zhao Feng to himself. In the house, after thanking you, you actually want to bow down.Zhao Feng was so panicked that he hurriedly bowed down to support him, jokingly, Zhang Fei and Guan Yu were by his side, if he wanted to accept this bow, they wouldn't chop him off.

"My lord, I'm serious. I don't know what's going on in Yuzhou, my lord." Zhao Feng was afraid that Lao Liu would come to worship again, so he quickly changed the topic. "We have already conquered Pei State, the defender Chen Lan was killed by me, and then Liang State was pacified. When we were about to attack Qiao County again, Gongyou came to report the letter, so he hurried back. Now Zhongfu stayed behind to defend Pei State. To guard against Yuan Shu, Zifang is stationed in Liang Guo." Guan Yu said beside him.

"That's good!" Zhao Feng was very happy to hear that Liu Bei was going so smoothly.As long as Peiguo is defeated, the road to Yuzhou will be opened to the west.Although only the Liang State has been taken down now, the pacification of other places such as Runan is just around the corner.

"Bo Tao's contribution is not small. If you don't reward him, you won't be able to feel at ease. Well, I don't think Bo Tao has a place to live. He usually lives in the military camp. Now I give you a house in the west of Xuzhou City." Liu Bei finally said.Seeing that Zhao Feng couldn't refuse, he had no choice but to thank him in the end, and moved to live in his new house that night.

The next day, Zhao Feng and Guan Yu agreed on how to reorganize Lu Bu's surrendered army.According to Zhao Feng, there were not many Xuzhou cavalry in the first place, so the four thousand Bingzhou wolf cavalry in the surrendered army should not be dismantled, and it is best to let Zhang Fei or Guan Yu directly lead them.Gao Shun's camp is also reserved, and it is still led by Gao Shun.As for the remaining [-] to [-] ordinary soldiers, they should be broken up and incorporated into other troops.

"That's great!" Guan Yu felt that there was nothing wrong with doing this, so he agreed.So after agreeing, I went to the government office to meet with Liu Bei to discuss matters.It was only when they got there that they found that Chen Gong, who had just descended from Xuzhou, was also there. Seeing Guan Yu and Zhao Feng coming, Chen Gong was also a little embarrassed, and quickly stood up and bowed his hands in greeting.

"Yeah!" Guan Yu nodded and greeted, but Zhao Feng still scrupulously returned the salute, and Chen Gong smiled and said nothing more.

"Now that you are all here, let me speak bluntly. Before the Western Expedition, we captured Pei and Liang, and even beheaded Yuan Shu's general Chen Lan. I am afraid that Yuan Shu will come to invade Xuzhou sooner or later. I don't know. What's your opinion?" Liu Bei asked first.

"My lord, Yuan Shu has long wanted to annex Xuzhou. In the past, Lord Taofu came to attack from time to time. However, although Xuzhou borders Huainan, as long as we guard Guangling and Xiapi, Yuan Shu will not be able to break through Xuzhou. Now Chen Yuanlong is sick here. , and another person needs to be selected to guard Guangling." Mi Zhu said first, which was also agreed by everyone.

"That's right! My lord, although I, Xuzhou, is rich, there are only more than 3 soldiers and horses. Among them, General Guan Hai and General Mi Fang guarding Pei and Liang have taken away more than 9 people, and the remaining Xuzhou is only 20 people." However, Yuan Shu occupies Huainan as a land of food production, and has no less than [-] troops, so it is not a big deal to have a big battle with him now. Therefore, it is best for us to focus on defense this year, and wait until the recruits are recruited for training next month. Let's fight Yuan Shu again next year." Although Chen Deng coughed again and again, he still insisted.

"Both of you are emphasizing that this year must be defended first. Since this is the case, now Xiapi has already been guarded by Xu Sheng. Who would like to go to the unknown Guangling?" Liu Bei mused.To say that Liu Bei's courage is really not covered, he met Xu Sheng when he passed Xiaopei on the way back to the army, and after learning that he had cheated Xiaopei, Liu Bei immediately believed that he was a rare general, and then asked him to stand up Cao Bao took the position of Xiapi Cheng to guard Xiapi.

"The last general is willing to go!" One person stood up proudly and volunteered. Everyone looked, but it was Zhang Liao.Liu Bei was also taken aback, and then asked with a smile, "I don't know how many soldiers Wen Yuan wants?"

"Ten thousand is enough!" Zhang Liao was full of confidence. Liu Bei was taken aback for a moment, and then laughed loudly and said, "Okay, I will go to defend Guangling with you ten thousand."

"Master!" Jian Yong and Sun Qian said anxiously at the same time. Although they didn't continue, the meaning was obvious: Zhang Liao is a newcomer, how can he be allowed to guard such an important town as Guangling.

"My lord, General Wen Yuan has both civil and military skills, is brave and resourceful, and he can protect Guangling." At this moment Zhao Feng got up and said, Zhang Liao looked at Zhao Feng in surprise, but there was something inexplicable in his eyes.So Liu Bei made a decision and agreed to let Zhang Liao go to guard Guangling.

"General Zhao thinks highly of me, Zhang Liao, but I don't know why?" After everyone dispersed, Zhang Liao asked while pulling Zhao Feng.

"Why else? It's just that heroes cherish heroes!" Zhao Feng smiled heroically, and Zhang Liao admired him even more.But he didn't know how Zhao Feng was calculating in his mind: Zhang Liao used 7000 men to resist Sun Quan's [-] army in Hefei in history, if he can't handle even Yuan Shu, then Zhao Feng's Romance of the Three Kingdoms will be considered a waste of time.

(End of this chapter)