Lu Bu's background was not low. His grandfather was a captain who guarded the border. However, both his father and grandfather were short-lived, and their family fell into decline.
A few days ago, my friend Zhang Yang sent a letter saying that the clan clan Liu Yu had taken over Bingzhou and was looking for talents. This was a good opportunity, so he took Cheng Lian, Wei Xu and other companions and rushed to Shangdang County to join him.
Sure enough, as his friend said, Liu Shijun was a wise man who was eager for talents, so he summoned him that day.
Liu Yu knew very well that Wu Meng was a rare warrior who engaged in publicity. How could Lu Bu be so powerful that he could call him incomparable bravery?
We need to see you soon.
As soon as Lu Bu entered the door, he felt a huge contrast. It was completely different from what he had imagined. The warriors in his impression were all eight or nine feet tall, with gnarled muscles and a face full of flesh. They looked as savage as possible.
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But Lu Bu overturned his concept of a warrior. He was seven feet tall, with arms and waist, broad shoulders, broad chest, sword-shaped eyebrows at the temples, a powdered face, dignified appearance, and handsome appearance.
Is this handsome young man a person with superb martial arts skills and unparalleled bravery?
It doesn't look like it.
He was very surprised, but he was a polite and honest gentleman. He would not make the mistake of judging people by their appearance, let alone make disrespectful remarks. He sat upright and looked at Lu Bu, clasping his hands and saluting:
"Jiuyuan Lu Bu, courtesy name Fengxian, pays homage to Mr. Liu Shijun."
Liu Yu bowed his hands and returned the courtesy: "There is no need to be too polite. The thieves are rampant and the state is in turmoil. The people are in turmoil. In this critical situation, if you can come to help, you are a loyal man who serves the country. I am very relieved and thank you in advance."
Lu Bu lost his father when he was young, and his family was in decline. He had never been treated politely by such a big man. He thought in his heart and replied loudly: "Don't worry, you are just a black mountain thief. You can't get in. The army will attack everywhere."
As a fan of the enemy, I am willing to be a vanguard and enable you to defeat the enemy."
This sounds arrogant. The Black Mountain bandits have been causing trouble for so long, and Bingzhou has been harassed a lot. How could he be a mere thieves who are inconspicuous? But Liu Yu didn't take it seriously. He has a magnanimous temperament and will not be blamed for a bold statement.
Meaning.
He smiled and said: "Fengxian is brave and brave, which makes people feel happy. I want to recruit you as an army commander. After you have made great achievements, you will be rewarded. I wonder if Fengxian is willing to give in?"
When Lü Bu heard this, he raised his hands and accepted the order: "Thank you for your promotion."
The Army Sima has grown up, and there is nothing dissatisfying about him. Although he is arrogant, he is not a heartless fool. How could he just ascend to a high position when he is new to the country? He believes that as long as he has the opportunity, he can rely on his own ability to achieve meritorious service and be awarded a title.
Down.
Liu Yu was receiving Lu Bu, and Liu Xiang was also receiving guests.
They are those Youzhou businessmen who jointly requested an audience.
"Greetings to the general. We have been doing business for many years. We are used to traveling around Bingzhou. We have made many acquaintances who are convenient for traveling. We are willing to help the general break through the barriers and seize the city." Liu Laoqi bowed and reported.
Acquaintances for easy access? You must have bribed a lot of local officials! Using their connections can be a convenient way to lure the city and make this battle much easier to fight.
He forcibly ordered the caravans he met along the way to follow him, just because he didn't want the news to leak out, but he didn't expect there would be additional gains.
Really good!
He originally wanted to ambush in the wilderness halfway, but now he had a new choice. However, he had to think carefully about how to fight this battle.
"I already understand your intentions. If I can really trick you into opening the city gate, I will remember your great contribution and go down to rest and refresh yourself. I will need your help when the time comes."
"Wei." The team leaders retreated with satisfaction.
Liu Xiang continued to study the map. It was difficult to find a place for an ambush, but if he could seize the city and cut off the retreat of Liu Yu's army, he would have more options.
The best place is of course Huguan.
After the enemy's army has left, he deceives Huguan City Gate to seize the city, supply supplies, and cut off all retreats. Liu Yu will be unable to advance and retreat. His temporary recruits will be in chaos. By then, there will be no soldiers with low morale.
What fighting power is there?
Now, the most important thing is not to let anyone discover the traces of our army. Those businessmen are all from Youzhou, and most of their children are in the army, so their credibility is still very high.
Liu Xiang ordered: "The army will stop moving forward, hide on the spot, and send additional scouts to find out the information about Huguan."
He had just led his troops into the Zhuozhang River Basin, located in the middle section from Xiangyuan County to Nie County, among the mountains and hills for dozens of miles east of the highway, and still more than 150 miles away from Huguan.
This is a deserted and uninhabited land, where thousands of people can be easily hidden.
Let's wait and see whether Liu Yu sends troops first or whether his own supplies are exhausted first.
The Anping Army was hiding in the mountains, patiently waiting for fighter planes to appear.
This wait lasted seven days.
On May 20th, the sun was blazing in the sky, and the noon sun hurt the skin. But Liu Xiang felt that the temperature was only around 20 degrees. The mountainous area where they were hiding was one thousand meters above sea level. The light intensity was very strong and the temperature was very high.
But not high.
The Anping army was hiding in the shade to escape the summer heat. When the scouts came to report, Liu Yu led fifty or sixty thousand Bingzhou troops and thirty to forty thousand civilians out of Huguan and headed north.
The number of people is unexpectedly large. The young people in Shangdang County are almost exhausted, right?
This old man Liu Yu is really good at it.
"Lord, are our troops going to set off?" Zhao Yun rushed back to ask. He was once again appointed as the commander of the army. Liu Xiang no longer regarded him as a simple commander of the guards.
"Make a detour to the southeast along the Zhuozhang River to avoid encountering the Bingzhou people heading north. Order the scouts to inquire carefully and not to miss their whereabouts."
The army followed the order and was not in a hurry. According to the reports from the scouts, the soldiers and horses in Bingzhou were marching very slowly, less than thirty miles a day. In order to prevent the enemy from turning around and attacking when they tried to deceive the city, the Anping army carefully concealed itself and marched
It's not much faster either.
At dusk five days later, a huge convoy consisting of six or seven business groups arrived outside the north gate of Huguan County.
More than a thousand carts and three to five thousand men were waiting at the city gate to clear the customs.
The captain of Huguan came to check in person. After scanning around, most of them were acquaintances. They were Youzhou businessmen who had been accustomed to the Huguan route over the years. He felt relaxed and a look of joy climbed onto his cheeks, under the reflection of the setting sun.
, his eyes flashed with golden light.
Liu Laoqi secretly stuffed a few gold cakes and whispered: "Brother, take a look at it and check it. Don't knock over the box. We will report later."
The captain asked curiously: "Lao Qi brought good goods? Why are there so many of you traveling together this time? Are you not afraid that there will be too many goods and the price will be reduced?"
He has been guarding the customs for many years, watching the caravans coming and going. Over time, he has learned a lot about the trade, and he also has a set of business experience.
"There are bandits in the north, so I don't dare to walk alone. If we gather several families together, we might as well go together. Hey, I can make a lot of money from this transaction. I've spent enough money to ask your people to be careful. Some items,
I can’t see the light, but after this trip, I will definitely be richly rewarded!”
Captain Huguan grinned cheerfully, he was about to make a lot of money again. As for the shady things Liu Laoqi said, he didn't care at all. They were just forbidden things. He had seen them a lot in the past few years, including those from aristocratic families.
The caravans all came in the open, but this timid old seventh had to hide them.
He waved his hand and said, "Okay, look at your timid appearance. Brother Youwei is here, can something happen to you? Don't worry, if there is anything wrong, just come to me. We have been friends for so many years.
Put your heart in your belly.”
While the two were chatting, the other businessmen also found old acquaintances.
The caravan men looked at the garrison everywhere intentionally or unintentionally. The released carriages began to slow down after passing through the door. Soon they were densely packed together, and the passages in the city were gradually blocked.
A strong man like a wall of flesh came to Liu Laoqi's side and smiled at Captain Huguan.