Liu Xuan didn't know that Xun Yu would have such speculation. Fortunately, Xun Yu realized that this idea was too unreliable and quickly threw it aside.

In the following period, Liu Xuan taught the magic formula to Zhang Liao and sent it to Cao Cao. At the same time, he also asked Cao Cao to teach the basic magic formula in his hand to those generals.

As for Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan, since they had already arrived in Chang'an, Liu Xuan personally sent someone to guide them. This work naturally fell on Zhang Liao, which allowed the Xiahou brothers to have some friendship with Zhang Liao.

Liu Xuan did not shy away from Liu Bei on all these matters, so Liu Bei seemed a little dazed during this period, probably because what he saw and heard during this period was beyond his understanding.

When he led his troops to fight against the Yellow Turban bandits, he had seen the Yellow Turban demons using spells, but he never thought that the Emperor knew these mysterious methods. He wanted to ask for advice, but he thought that he had just arrived in Chang'an.

He is still not trusted by the emperor. Although the emperor recognizes his identity as the emperor's uncle, it would be too unsatisfactory to ask for these things again.

Liu Bei didn't know that Liu Xuan would not be stingy with such a set of skills, but it was not the best time to teach it to Liu Bei right now.

The newly born dragon energy was divided into three parts. Cao Cao's part was intercepted and killed by him on the way. One of the other two parts should have gone to Sun's place, and the other part was on Liu Bei's body.

Ever since he saw Liu Bei, the dragon energy in Liu Xuan's body has responded. During this period, he has been quietly trying to snatch away the dragon energy. If he is taught the cultivation method at this time, the dragon energy in his body will

Liu Bei must have entered the country quickly, and the dragon's energy will also change from protection to true energy for his use. Doesn't that mean that Liu Bei also masters the use of dragon's energy? He can't do this kind of thing.

In addition, Liu Bei didn't take the initiative to ask for it, so he just pretended that it didn't happen and just didn't know about it.

Spring and March of the second year of Jian'an, 191 AD.

The imperial court decreed that Lü Bu be appointed as the general for the expedition to the west, and be appointed as the vanguard officer, commanding the Huben army at the front. The emperor himself led 10,000 forbidden troops out of Chang'an to conquer Li Jue and Guo Si.

This expedition was not secretive, but was widely publicized. Therefore, the troops and horses, which were originally expected to set off in February, did not set foot out of Chang'an City until mid-March.

Liu Xuan is riding on a horse, with Liu Bei and Zhang Liao on his left and right, and behind him are the civil and military ministers accompanying the army. Huangfu Shoujian and Guan Yu can also be vaguely seen, and Zhang Fei is guarding him with his troops and horses.

Huang Zhong, on the other hand, although he had accepted the imperial edict, was unable to arrive in a short while because of the long distance. Moreover, even if he did arrive, it would probably not be Huang Hansheng's turn to take part in this battle.

Not to mention Lu Bu, who served as the vanguard general, and his generals, there were also strong generals such as Xiahou Dun, Xia Houyuan, Zhang Liao, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, etc. beside Liu Xuan. Liu Xuan looked around and felt that it was really difficult to stay in this position.

It was too safe, so safe...it didn't feel like I was going to war at all.

Looking forward, he saw that there were densely packed soldiers and horses, and the long queue stretched almost to the horizon. Looking back, it was the same. Liu Xuan sighed: "It turns out that this is what it looks like when thousands of troops are marching."

Although he had seen great battles before, there was no need to march so slowly on the ground at that time, so this was the first time Liu Xuan saw such a scene, and he couldn't help but sigh.

"I wonder what it would be like if hundreds of thousands of troops went out to fight."

Zhang Liao happened to be listening clearly and said to Liu Xuan respectfully: "Your Majesty, I don't know that if hundreds of thousands of troops were dispatched, it would be like this."

"oh?"

Zhang Liao pointed: "There are many soldiers and horses, and the momentum is far beyond what can be seen. This is the only area that can be seen. Only by climbing to a high place and looking down can one see the difference."

Liu Xuan nodded, that was indeed the case. After thinking about it, he asked again: "Wen Yuan might have guessed how Fengxian would fight this battle as a vanguard?"

When Zhang Liao heard the emperor's question, he didn't need to think too much and answered directly: "Based on General Lu's habit, he must rush to the battlefield quickly, then attack the enemy head-on, then lead his troops to cover up the attack, and win the next battle first."

Besides, after that, we will not occupy the city or county, but pursue the enemy."

Generally speaking, those who serve as vanguards are required to open roads across mountains, build bridges over water, detect whether the road ahead is safe, clear out some harassing enemies, and attack and kill enemies to explore their horses, paving the way for the subsequent army.

, when they arrive on the battlefield, the vanguard army must decide according to the situation whether to help the follow-up main force fight for a good garrison or to conduct an attack.

Generally speaking, the priority is to seek stability. If you stay in the camp and wait for the army to arrive, the vanguard's mission will be completed. At most, the vanguard will come out to take the lead during the battle. Of course, this is not possible, and it may also be because of the vanguard.

When the army is tired, go down and rest, and let others take the lead.

But it also depends on who will be the vanguard. If Lu Bu is the vanguard general, it is impossible not to fight. Even according to Zhang Liao's words, "General Lu is afraid that he wants to fight."

As for the northwest, your Majesty's army can just go over and take over, there is no need to participate in the war."

Liu Xuan smiled: "If that's the case, that would be even better."

During this expedition, all the 10,000 imperial troops who had been organized in Chang'an City were brought out, leaving only 3,000 soldiers who were being organized and 2,000 new soldiers who had just been recruited in the city.

The idea was to wipe out all the northwest counties in one battle. Every civil and military man in the court who was good at fighting jumped out to accompany the army. Among them, Lu Zhi, Zhu Jun, Huangfu Song and others were the most enthusiastic about joining the battle.

However, Liu Xuan was suppressed by Liu Xuan's words, "It is necessary to reorganize the Imperial Army with a few people, not to mention that Chang'an is the foundation of the imperial court, and there must be no mistakes, so we invite a few people to stay in Chang'an to ensure that the capital is safe." This expedition was carried out this time.

, Liu Xuan brought all his cronies, so there were not many people.

Among them, Yang Biao, one of the three princes, accompanied the army, and the civil servants also brought Xun Yu, Guo Jia and Li Su. In addition, they also brought Zhong Yao, the minister of Huangmen, who was recommended by Xun Yu and promoted to the position of minister of Huangmen.

Originally he was only a small official in the court, but since Xun You was transferred to the Ministry of Household Affairs, Liu Xuan suffered from the lack of useful people in the position of Huangmen Minister, so Xun You recommended Zhong Yao, who was also from Yingchuan.

Liu Xuan really didn't think of Zhong Yao for a while, and just thought he was a fellow countryman of Xun Yu. Later, he suddenly remembered that Zhong Yao seemed to be doing well in novels and official histories. More importantly, his son seemed to be

It was Zhong Hui who participated in the battle to destroy Shu.

Thinking of this, he was curious about whether Zhong Hui was born at this time. In his spare time, he chatted with Zhong Yao about his daily life and learned that although Zhong Yao had already married a wife, he never had a son. At that moment, Liu Xuan even

I wonder if I remembered it wrong.

However, Zhong Yao himself is also very talented. After chatting with him, Liu Xuan was quite satisfied with this person's role as the Huangmen Minister. Besides, Zhong Yao's calligraphy is quite unique, and Liu Xuan can do more when he has nothing to do.

A recreational thing.

The civil servants took these few with them. After setting up camp every day, they would gather in Liu Xuan's tent to discuss matters. But in fact, there was not much to discuss at the moment. It was just that the Taiwei Yang Biao said to Liu Xuan: "

General Zhengxi led his troops forward too hastily, fearing an ambush by Li and Guo."

Liu Xuan nodded and didn't say anything. After chatting with Zhang Liao, he knew that Lu Bu was so arrogant and arrogant, and he would definitely not wait for his main army to arrive. The current situation proved that Lu Bu was eager to make contributions.

It’s not easy to rebuke him verbally.

"General Lu has experienced battles for a long time and has many fierce generals under his command. He is also one of the best generals in the world. He will not fall into the enemy's trap lightly. Lieutenant Commander, don't worry too much."

Seeing what the emperor said, Yang Biao could only secretly shake his head and sit back. But thinking about Lu Bu's strength, he felt a little relieved.

It's just that this time the imperial court went on an expedition, it was to use the weak to fight the strong, to fight the strong with the small. If Lu Bu made another mistake, how would the battle be fought next?

The few civil servants in the tent were actually not high-ranking officials. For example, Xun Yu, Zhong Yao, Guo Jiaqi and others were sitting at the bottom of the table. Li Su was only a little higher in rank. Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, he said: "Lu

The general's bravery is well known all over the world. As long as the enemy has heard the name of General Lu, before they have seen it, their courage will be weakened by three points. If you are timid before fighting, how can you be invincible?"

These words also comforted Yang Biao and told him not to worry too much. After all, Lu Bu's reputation is indeed amazing. Although Li Jue and Guo Bang are also famous generals in Xiliang, they are still one level behind Lu Bu. Even if these two people don't pay back

I'm afraid, where are his men?

As long as Lu Bu's attack is not received in the first confrontation, then there will be a complete collapse situation that cannot be stopped. This is the effect of the famous general's own prestige.

In fact, this famous general was having a headache looking at his troops.

The Huben Army was reorganized and consisted of 1,000 Tiger Riders and 2,000 Tiger Guards. It was originally a guard army, but Lu Bu was not good at this, so he led the Huben Army as the vanguard.

Don't worry about the Tiger and Ben cavalry. The cavalry comes and goes like the wind, and it's the reorganization of the old troops. Lu Bu is also quite familiar with commanding them. However, the two thousand Tiger and Ben soldiers are armored infantry. It's not that Lu Bu doesn't know how to use them, but he just doesn't like them.

That’s all.

Fortunately, Gao Shun was with him, so Lu Bu asked Gao Shun to break up the trapped camp he controlled and incorporate it into the Tiger Infantry, allowing Gao Shun to unleash the power of these infantry in the shortest possible time. During this period,

Although it was quite effective, it still fell far short of Lu Bu's expectations.

Seeing this situation, Cheng Lian directly said: "The general is marching in a hurry, and the soldiers are too tired. We are already close to the territory of Li and Guo, and we may fight the enemy at any time. It is better to postpone for a few days to let the soldiers recover some strength."

Although Lu Bu sometimes seemed reckless, he was not a fool. Of course he understood that if the soldiers were powerless, then why fight?

Qingqi, please explore the area near here and camp here today."

Just as he finished speaking, Lu Bu suddenly felt a warning sign. He tilted his head slightly, and almost between the lightning and flint, a sharp arrow passed by the side of his helmet. If Lu Bu hadn't been able to dodge quickly, this arrow would have killed him.

his life.

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Chapter completed!