I am the God of War Lu Bu

Chapter 19 Runan War, Start!

Chapter 19 Runan War, start!

Woo!
Woo!
The trumpets sounded,
The drums of war are sounded,
Outside Shu County, there are many spears, densely packed, and when you look around, there is a black army formation, and you can't see the end at a glance!

Since more than [-] troops from Xiapi broke through the encirclement of Cao Cao's [-] troops,
Broken Guangling,
Attack Lujiang.

Now there are [-] troops under Lu Bu's command!

[-] troops, including [-] cavalry!
With such soldiers and horses, Lu Bu has regained his capital as a prince.

In addition to the [-] soldiers and horses collected in Guangling and Lujiang, Lu Bu also seized a large amount of soldiers and armor and money and food in these two places. The piles of horses and carts were like mountains, and they could only march slowly with two horses pulling them.

Looking at Liu Xun and Qiao Xuan, the former governors of Lujiang County trembling beside him, Lu Bu suddenly smiled: "Lujiang, I'll give it back to you."

When Liu Xun heard it, he couldn't help being ecstatic: "Wen Hou, didn't you lie to me?"

"Why did you lie to you? Do you really think that this general will care about you, Lujiang?" Lu Bu waved his hand while speaking.

Zhang Liao immediately shouted: "The whole army set off!"

An army of [-] people lined up in a long queue, starting from Shu County and marching all the way to Runan.

The [-] fully armored army, everyone wearing armor, with spears in their hands like a forest, is chilling, making Lujiang and Runan princes and yellow scarf thieves tremble with fear.

Facing such a large army, led by the mighty Lu Bu, how could they not be worried?

At this time Cao Cao had already started fighting with Yuan Shu.

Although Lu Bu defeated Cao Cao in Xiapi, after all, Cao Cao has three territories in Yanzhou, Yuzhou, and Sili, and has a lot of soldiers, horses, money and food.

After Lu Bu left Xuzhou, Xuzhou also completely fell under the control of Cao Cao.

Now Cao Cao holds the three prefectures of Yanzhou, Yuzhou, and Xuzhou in his hands, plus the land of Sili, it can be said that he has mastered the essence of the hinterland of the Central Plains!

Although [-] soldiers were defeated, nearly [-] remnants returned. With the addition of soldiers and horses from all over the country, Cao Cao gathered another [-] troops to fight Yuan Shu!
Lu Bu left, Cao Cao was very disappointed that he did not leave Lu Bu behind.

But Lu Bu is not Cao Cao's current enemy.

From beginning to end, Cao Cao's main enemies are only Jizhou Yuan Shao and Runan Yuan Shu!

The Yuan family has four generations and three princes, Yuan Shao dominates Hebei, Yuan Shu dominates Jianghuai, Cao Cao is caught in the middle, but both sides suffer from enemies!

Now Yuan Shao is fighting with Gongsun Zan of Youzhou,
And Yuan Shu is arrogating himself as the emperor, which gave Cao Cao a chance!
First defeat Yuan Shu, who is the target of public criticism, and occupy the essence of Runan, Cao Cao will have the capital to fight Yuan Shao!
In particular, Yuan Shu blatantly proclaimed himself emperor, and the emperor in Cao Cao's hands was worthless!
How could Cao Cao, who was the emperor and made the princes, allow his greatest advantage to be wasted like this.

So this battle with Yuan Shu is inevitable!

Yuan Shu also knew his own disadvantages, now that most of the generals under his command did not obey orders, he had to order all the places to defend the city, and at the same time ordered General Ji Ling to take Yuan Shu's troops and horses to defend Shouchun.

In Shouchun, now the imperial capital of Yuan Shu, he conscripted people from all over Runan to strengthen the defense of Shouchun City, and built Shouchun City into a strong and powerful city.

Although the rebels lacked generals, Yuan Shu did not lack soldiers and horses, and he could still pull out an army of [-]. Moreover, the cities around the city were strictly guarded, obviously to fight a war of attrition with Cao Cao.

Facing Yuan Shu who looked like a shrinking tortoise, Cao Cao had no choice but to crack Yuan Shu's tortoise shell bit by bit!

In the 37 counties of Runan, each county will be beaten one by one. How long will it take?
Cao Cao didn't have so much money and food to support an army of [-] to spend so much outside.

The most important thing is Yuan Shao!
Yuan Shao had defeated Gongsun Zan and taken Youzhou.

At this time, Yuan Shao occupied Qingyou and the four big states of Hebei. It can be said that he has millions of troops and thousands of generals!

The soldiers in the north were brave and brave, and with a large number of horses, Yuan Shao had no shortage of cavalry.

The cavalry of the two prefectures of You and Bing, and the infantry of the two prefectures of Qing and Hebei, Yuan Shao is now strong and strong, and he is staring at Cao Cao.

If the battle with Yuan Shu cannot be resolved within a short period of time, once Yuan Shao sneaks up behind him, then everything will be over for Cao Cao!

So Cao Cao decided to send a partial division to go deep into Runan and attack Yuan Hou's rear.

"I am determined to send a partial division to go deep into Runan and attack the hinterland of Runan. Once the troops approach Shouchun, Yuan Shu will definitely mobilize his troops back to defend. At that time, the main force of our army can drive straight in and fight Yuan Shu in Shouchun!"

Cao Cao's idea was supported by the counselors. In fact, this idea was provided to Cao Cao by the counselor Guo Jia, intending to take a slant.

And this idea also made Cao Cao's generals ask for orders one after another to lead a large army to go out to attack. Who wouldn't want to take such a task?

Cao Cao couldn't help but feel a little headache seeing the generals under his command pleading for orders one after another. He had to keep these generals with him at all times, but how could he send them out so easily.

If you don't send out, tens of thousands of horses, who should lead them?
At this time, Liu Bei, who has been living in Yanzhou, said:

"Prime Minister, since I received His Majesty's favor and was appointed an official title, I haven't made any achievements. I feel anxious and restless, and feel that I have owed the Emperor's favor. Now Yuan Shu's traitor is arrogating himself as emperor, and the heavens are angry and people complain. I am willing to share the worries for Your Majesty and the Prime Minister."

"What is Xuande's plan?" Cao Cao asked.

Liu Bei said respectfully: "Bei is willing to lead a partial division, go deep into Runan, and attack Shouchun directly! I want to kill the rebels with my own hands, in order to repay Your Majesty's grace!"

Cao Cao's eyes kept flickering, he knew what Liu Bei meant, and he just wanted to take the opportunity to get out of his control!
If there are other reasons, Cao Cao can simply refuse.

But Liu Bei, in the name of the royal family, this is the righteousness of the world, and he cannot easily refuse.

But letting Liu Bei go like this is undoubtedly letting the tiger go back to the mountain.

Lu Bu has already left, so now you have to let Liu Bei go again?
Cao Cao hesitated for a moment.

Cheng Yu came out with a smile, and said: "Mr. Xuande's heart is the emperor's favor. How can the prime minister reject Mr. Xuande's heart to serve the country with fists? However, after all, Mr. Xuande has been out of the army for a long time. According to my intention, I can send a general. Assist Duke Xuande."

"On the one hand, it fulfills Xuande Gong's heart to serve the country, and on the other hand, it is also appropriate."

After listening to Cheng Yu's words, Liu Bei still looked respectful, showing no expression.

Cao Cao stared at Liu Bei for a long time, and then said: "Shan. Let Xuande be the main general, Che Zhou be the deputy general, command [-] troops, go deep into Runan, and surprise Yuan Shu's Shouchun!"

As he said that, Cao Cao got up: "I hope Xuande will triumphantly return soon, so I can also ask for credit for Xuande. Your Majesty is looking forward to Xuande's meritorious service."

"Follow the prime minister's order." Liu Bei bowed deeply, but the excitement in his eyes was hard to hide.

He finally waited for the opportunity to leave Cao Cao!

But Cao Cao was also thinking that with Che Zhou carrying his General Order Tiger Talisman, even if Liu Bei wanted to leave, he would not be able to take [-] troops with him, so he could feel at ease.

"I hope Xuande can succeed."

(End of this chapter)