Survival Three Kingdoms

Chapter 156 There Are People Who Lu Bu Fears

Four months later, Zhou Cang got the news that Yuan Shu had raised troops in Xuzhou, and Yuan Shu invited him to raise troops together to attack Liu Bei.News came from Xuzhou that Liu Bei left Zhang Fei to guard Xuzhou, and went to Xuyi with Guan Yu to confront Yuan Shu.

Zhou Cang left Zhang Jai, Zhou Wen and others in Guangling, and led Xu Huang, Dian Wei and Xu Sheng to lead 5000 soldiers to Xuyi far away, and set up camp far away.Pei Yuanshao and others were worried that Zhou Cang would only bring [-] people, so they also asked to go with them. Zhou Cang laughed, "I'm here to receive troops, not to fight, so why bring so many people.

Besides, Lv Bu was stationed in Pengcheng, and with the food and grass left by Zhou Cang to support him, he quickly mobilized 3000 soldiers and horses and stepped up their drills every day.Upon receiving the news of Yuan Shu's attack on Xuzhou, Lu Bu immediately summoned his men to discuss an attack on Xuzhou. Some people reported that Cao Bao and Cao Hong, brothers of Xuzhou's rich family, sent a letter to invite Lu Bu to take control of Xuzhou.Overjoyed, Lu Bu left Zhang Liao and Song Xian to guard Pengcheng, and personally led [-] people to kill Xuzhou.

Zhang Fei was in Xuzhou to inquire about Liu Bei's battles in front of him every day. He didn't wait for the news of Liu Bei's victory and return, but when he received the report of Lu Bu's invasion, Zhang Fei was furious. When he was still thinking about the situation, someone came to report that the brothers Cao Bao and Cao Hong led two thousand military generals to help the battle.

"General Zhang, I heard that Lv Bu's fellow invaded Xuzhou for no reason. My brother, as a citizen of Xuzhou, has a duty to defend his homeland, so he is here to help the general."

"Hahaha, with the help of your two brothers, Xuzhou is safe." Zhang Fei laughed.The two brothers Guan Yu and Zhang Fei are very interesting. Guan Yu disdains the gentry, and the gentry ignores Guan Yu. Zhang Fei is very polite to the gentry, and the gentry also has contacts with Zhang Fei.This may have something to do with their experience and the same year: Guan Yu was born in a poor family and was oppressed by the gentry. In the end, Guan Yu killed the local big family and wandered all over the world.Zhang Fei was born in a small wealthy family, and he made friendly friends with the local nobles.

"I am willing to obey the general's command. I just don't know how the general plans to defeat the enemy?" Cao Hong said.

"What's your idea?" Zhang Fei asked back.

"Lü Bu is proud of his bravery. I think we should stick to the city, and Lü Bu will retreat naturally." Cao Hong said, and then changed the tone, "I'm just worried about Liu Shijun, who is confronting Yuan Shu. If he learns that Xuzhou has been attacked, I'm afraid the morale of the army is unstable."

This is exactly what Zhang Fei is worried about. Cao Hong's words are reasonable, and he is indeed thinking of Xuzhou.Two brothers, one civil and one military, the civil one has already expressed his opinion, what about the martial one?Zhang Fei turned his head to Cao Bao again: "I don't know what you think?"

The Cao brothers are ready to sing.Cao Bao asked, "May I ask the general, how many soldiers and horses does Lu Bu have here?"

"Estimated at 3000 people."

"The soldiers and horses in my city are several times that of his. I think it is possible to defeat Lu Bu in a single battle, so as to avoid Liu Shijun's worries. Cao Bao is not talented, and he is willing to lead five thousand troops to defeat the enemy. The general can guard the city with peace of mind."

Zhang Fei couldn't make up his mind for a while. What both of them said made sense. It didn't matter whether they fought or defended. These two seemed to be trustworthy.Zhang Fei has already made up his mind to fight Lu Bu, and now he can't let his elder brother worry about the front.

"Lü Bu is brave, you are no match for him. I will meet him for a while to see if he is really as brave as the rumors say." Zhang Fei left Cao Bao and Cao Hong to guard the city, and led 5000 troops out of the city.

The Cao brothers smiled at each other, and Cao Bao asked in a low voice, "How do brothers know that Zhang Fei will trust us and lead the troops out of the city himself?"

"Hahaha, haven't you heard that brother is doing the opposite? I advise him to stick to it. You can't be blind if you take the initiative to fight. Lu Bu has 3000 people and Zhang Fei has more than 1 people. According to his character and temper, how can he not fight? How can I let you play?" Cao Hong laughed loudly, "I don't know how your brother is preparing?"

"Don't worry, everything has been arranged."

Zhang Fei used his own strength to challenge the front of the formation, Lu Bu sent Cheng Lian up for ten rounds and was defeated, Hou Cheng and Hao Meng had never fought ten rounds under Zhang Fei's men.Holding Zhang Ba Snake Spear in his hand, Zhang Fei shouted loudly: "Slaves of the three surnames, how dare you attack me in Xuzhou with this ability? How dare you fight me for three hundred rounds?"

Lu Bu was furious, and with a flick of his halberd, he went into battle in person. The two fought for thirty rounds with no end in sight. After fifty rounds, Zhang Fei gradually felt powerless. Lu Bu didn't chase either.Zhang Fei rushed to the city gate and saw that the gate was closed tightly. Zhang Fei shouted: "Quickly open the city gate!"

"Hahaha", two people flashed on the city wall, they were brothers Cao Bao and Cao Hong. The Cao brothers had been in Xuzhou for a long time and had a solid foundation. Many people in the army were their subordinates. When Zhang Fei was out of the city, they had already occupied Xuzhou. "General Zhang, we have occupied Xuzhou."

Zhang Fei yelled at the city: "You two rebels, when I catch you, you will be torn to pieces!"

"Shut up! You colluded with Mi Zhu to murder Tao Shijun, stole Xuzhou, and took away my farm, what is the difference from robbers?" Cao Hong shouted: "Come on, let the arrows!" Arrows rained down from the top of the city.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Zhang Fei didn't dare to attack the city, so he led his men to Xuyi and was defeated, so he went to join Liu Bei.At this time, Lu Bu led his army to cover up the attack from behind, and Zhang Fei escaped to the death.Lu Bu took another [-] prisoners from Zhang Fei, and led his troops into Xuzhou. There were still more than [-] people in the city, and [-] people were willing to surrender.

Brothers Cao Bao and Cao Hong praised Lu Bu for his bravery and invincibility. Cao Bao proposed to Lu Bu that he had a daughter who was willing to marry Lu Bu as his concubine.Lu Bu, who has gone through ups and downs, now knows the importance of making friends with the wealthy family, but he has always been in love with the Yan family. He sent someone to Pengcheng to pick up the Yan family, and wanted to hear Yan's opinion.

The Yan family married Lv Bu and only gave birth to a daughter. She always regretted not having a son for Lv Bu, worrying that she was too old to have another child, so she supported Lv Bu to take the Cao family as a concubine.However, after seeing Cao in the wedding, Yan fell into deep self-blame, feeling sorry for Lu Bu, and made up his mind to find another concubine for Lu Bu.

Lu Bu knocked out his front teeth and swallowed.On the second day of the wedding, Lu Bu had no intention of lingering with the couple, so he left Wei Xu, Cheng Lian, Hou Cheng and others to stay in Xuzhou, and personally led Gao Shun, Hao Meng, Cao Xing, and Chen Gong to kill 3000 people to Xiapi.

Mi Zhu and Chen Deng were in Xiapi to protect their family members and money. They heard that Xuzhou had been lost and Zhang Fei was defeated.After discussing, the two put forward two conditions to Lu Bu, if they agree to surrender, they are willing to open the city and surrender: one is not to harm Liu Bei and his family members and finances; the other is not to harm the people in the city.

Lu Bu readily agreed, and Mi Zhu surrendered. At this time, there were still about 5000 soldiers in the city.Lu Bu sent Cao Xing to escort Mi Zhu, Chen Deng and their families back to Xuzhou. They stayed in Xiapi for a few more days and were not in a hurry to go back to see Cao Shi.He ordered Gao Shun to station outside the city, and he lived in the city with Hao Meng and Chen Gong.

(End of this chapter)