Chen Gong sighed: "Without military exploits and an unyielding hatred, it is difficult for him to become a great person in the world."

The steward of the palace came to report and said: "The Marquis asked what time it was."

Qilin asked his servants to prepare a food box for dinner and send it away. He stood in the courtyard, the spring cold had not faded, and the cuckoo was crying blood. Lu Bu pushed the door open and walked out, saying: "Xiao Hei, I want to listen to you."

Qilin stood under the moonlight, pondered for a moment, and said: "Actually, I don't think so. I think we should concentrate all our troops and dispatch them to completely wipe out Cao Cao at once."

Historically, Cao Cao won the Battle of Guandu and Yuan Shao was defeated and fled. From then on, Cao Cao controlled the six states of the Central Plains and was extremely difficult to control. His troops suppressed Jiangdong until after the Battle of Chibi, he retreated to the north of the Yangtze River, forming a three-legged situation.

Qilin fought against Guo Jia many times, but either drew or lost, and never got any favors. He felt quite uneasy and wanted to kill Cao Cao first.

Qilin said: "Chen Gong is actually right. Longxi is our base camp. We cannot attack all of us. We must leave a way out. Ma Chao led Wuwei to help us survive this most difficult winter. In both emotional and logical reasons, we should

Attack Yuan Shao and avenge him."

"Yuan Shao has occupied Xijing for a long time. With this defeat, we can take the opportunity to enter Hangu Pass again, recapture Chang'an, and avenge our previous humiliation."

Qilin sighed, "I have already discussed these with Chen Gong, but I am afraid that after Cao Cao wins, he will no longer be able to compete with him with the power of the three cities of Xiliang and Chang'an."

Lu Bu said indifferently: "You are afraid."

Qilin said: "I'm not, well, I'm a little afraid of him."

Lu Bu said with a smile: "How can Cao Ah hide the prince? I am fighting in the world and I have never been afraid of anyone. If you are afraid, why didn't you kill him with a knife when you captured him and instead put him back?"

Qilin: "I... I did think so, but he didn't do anything at the time, so he shouldn't kill indiscriminately; more importantly..."

Lu Bu put his fingers on Qilin's ears and murmured: "You want to leave a strong enough opponent for me, for us, otherwise no one can fight or win in this life. Right?"

The temperature between Lu Bu's fingers was slightly cold, and Qilin felt very comfortable when he was rubbing it.

The two of them had the same mind, and Qilin whispered: "I...I don't know. If he, his advisers, and generals are not eliminated while they are still young, given time, they will be very powerful opponents."

Lu Bu said: "If you find a strong enemy in life, you can fight with hope and win without regrets. This is what you taught me."

Qilin sighed: "I understand. I'm going to prepare to send troops. I'll attack Yuan Shao first. Cao Cao will be unlucky sooner or later. This time, I'll count him lucky."

The next day, Lu Bu personally took command, leading only five thousand soldiers. Qilin offered wine as a sacrifice, and Ma Chao was appointed deputy general.

Qilin spent a whole night to hand over the affairs of the three cities of Xiliang to Chen Gong. When leaving, he ordered Zhang Liao:

"We will be there for at least half a year. Once news comes that Yuan Shao was defeated and crossed the Yellow River north, you will immediately lead 10,000 troops and fight back to Chang'an regardless of the cost. No matter who the defender is, we must attack by force until

We’ll come back to help.”

Qilin finally handed over a piece of paper: "The methods of projecting fire pots are all here." On the paper was a detailed diagram of the pot.

"Be careful when transporting oil. Do not bump violently after sealing the can, let alone catch fire." Qilin warned again and again.

Zhang Liao clasped his fists and knelt down on one knee: "I wish you success!"

All the generals and counselors came to say goodbye. Chen Gong took the box and handed it to Qilin: "Take this with you, maybe you can use it."

Qilin knew that there was a jade seal inside, so he took it with his own hands, took out the letter and handed it to Zhang Liao: "If you enter the city first and we haven't arrived yet, open the letter and take a look. When I lived in Chang'an back then,

I have already written down the layout of the palace buildings and the roads. If you ambush the troops according to the layout on the map, be sure to remember it."

"Congratulations to my lord for a great victory in this battle!" everyone said as he saw him off.

Chen Gongdao: "Be careful."

Lu Bu waved his thumb sideways and said with a smile: "My dear friends, there is no need to worry, the lord can fight!"

Five thousand horses galloped, raising sand and smoke all over the sky.

In February of that year, Yuan Shao issued a petition to criticize Cao Cao.

In March, Cao Cao led his army to besiege Liu Bei who occupied Xuzhou. After a fierce battle, he won a complete victory. Liu Bei fled in panic and defected to Yuan Shao.

On April 15, Yuan Shao sent his army southward, including 100,000 infantry and 10,000 cavalry, relying on "attack five times and encircle ten times" to forcefully cross the Yellow River.

In April, one year after General Fenwu and Marquis Wen Lu Bu retreated to Xiliang, they entered Hangu Pass again.

All the forces in Jing, Yi, Yang, Yan, and Jizhou were shaken, as if they were facing a formidable enemy!

"Your Majesty is overjoyed! Your Majesty is overjoyed—" A eunuch rushed into the Emperor's Palace in Xuchang.

Fifteen-year-old Liu Xiedao: "What are you happy about? Explain clearly."

"General Fenwu is here to save us!" The eunuch knelt down and said, "Your Majesty is very happy!"

It was Xun who was in charge of Xuchang. Xun smiled and said:

"You want to capture Xuchang with five thousand cavalry? General Xiahou, you lead a thousand men to fight and test the reality. Then invite the emperor to the tower, give him an edict, and scold Marquis Wen. I want to see it, God of War."

How to faithfully save him!"

Xia Houyang, Mao Qiao Cao, condyle, Xin Shuo, straw toad

Lu Brown said in a loud voice: "Send a message to Cao Ah Man - after feeding the emperor, one day, the Marquis will snatch him back!"

After saying that, Lu Bu bent his bow and picked up an arrow. At that moment, he saw a flash of golden light, and an arrow shot through the void a hundred steps, facing Xiahou Ting's European shirt. Dusk, mellow shore, Min grain, Qiang training, Jiao Ting, cow sheath, Bei spring, couple's weight.

Emperor Xian, with fluttering dragon robes and sleeves, stood on the city tower with a sad look on his face.

Qilin blew a kiss to Emperor Xian.

Lu Bu imitated Qilin and blew a kiss handsomely towards the city tower, turned around and rode his horse, circled around the Xuchang city gate, and left.

On the fifth day of July, Cao Cao stationed troops at Guandu and launched the final decisive battle with Yuan Shao.

Yuan Shao had a total of 110,000 troops stationed in Yangwu in the north. He adopted a war of attrition to cut off Cao Cao's supply of food and grass, and gradually approached Guandu.

Cao Cao had no food and grass, and the battle lasted for nearly a hundred days. The Yanzhou soldiers felt hopeless and gradually betrayed Cao's camp and defected to Yuan's army.

On the tenth day of September, Cao's army suffered successive defeats and could not hold out. Nearly five thousand soldiers and civilians rebelled.

Lu Bu's army wandered around the Yellow River several times, zigzagging northward, and raiding in all directions along the road. During the last rain of summer and autumn, the Yellow River surged and the rain poured down.

Lu Bu led his army to cross the river on rafts, and camped on a high place on the bank. He rode lightly on fast horses and led a hundred people to explore everywhere. Unexpectedly, he met two old acquaintances. It was God's will that gave them a chance.

The first acquaintance was Zhao Zilong.

There have been heavy rains for days, and the water level of the Yellow River has skyrocketed by the bank of the village. Zhao Yun led his soldiers to splash water outside.

"Brother Long, you are scooping water again." Qilin greeted loudly: "Why are you scooping water every time I see you?"

Zhao Yun put his hands on the pavilion and looked out. When he saw Wen Hou Lu Bu and Qilin, he knew that it was something serious. He hurriedly ordered people to go back to the camp to report. He clasped his fists respectfully and bowed and said: "Zhao Zilong has seen General Fenwu. The unknown general is coming from far away. Please forgive me."

Lu Brown said: "No need to announce, just come here!"

Zhao Yun came closer, but did not dismount, saying: "If there is nothing else, please come to the camp to reminisce about the past. My lord is very kind to me during the battle in Xuzhou."

Qilin knew that Zhao Yun still remembered the battle with Xuzhou. Now that Liu Bei had lost Xuzhou again, Zhao Zilong still remembered it, and said: "It's okay, just say hello. Where is Liu Bei?"

Zhao Yundao said: "My lord is in Yangwu, discussing matters in Yuan Taiwei's camp."

Lu Bu mocked: "Whoever you vote for will be finished. Now Yuan Shao is in trouble."

Zhao Yun: "?"

Qilin whispered: "Don't talk nonsense." Then he asked Zhao Yun: "Has Yuan Shao's food and grass arrived?"

Zhao Yun felt slightly uncomfortable and replied: "I don't know."

Lu Bu said: "He won't say anything, so just leave."

Zhao Yun said angrily: "I really don't know! If you can't tell, you should tell the truth and tell the truth. If you don't want to tell, what's the harm? Is Zilong such a pushover?"

Lu Bu has been famous for a long time. This is the first time that a stranger dares to confront him and reprimand him. He said indifferently: "Oh, your tone is not small. If I compare with you, I will give you a hand."

Qilin said hurriedly: "Don't cause trouble. Who was sent by Yuan Shao to escort the grain and grass?"

Zhao Yundao: "It is said to be General Chunyu Qiong."

Qilin smiled knowingly and said, "Thank you Zilong."

Zhao Yun nodded, and Qilin said again: "I dare not ask you for information in vain, so I will give it back to you."

Zhao Yun waved his hand and said: "No need."

Qilin smiled and said: "It's not a big deal. Liu Xuande will defect to Cao Cao later. Remember to pack your things first, take your mistress with you, and prepare to follow, so as not to be abandoned by Liu Bei again."

Zhao Yun: "..."

Lu Bu pointed at Zhao Yun arrogantly, as if he wanted to invite a fight. Qilin slapped him on the head again and said, "I'm still busy."

Zhao Yun said coldly: "If there is a chance in the future, I will fight with Marquis Wen!"

Lu Bu left, and someone behind Zhao Yun came to report.

"General Zhao Zilong! My lord has an order! The entire army must break camp and head for Guandu!"

Zhao Yun: "..."

Zhao Yun said: "When I go to clean up now, the mistress is still in the camp."

The messenger said: "Your Majesty's command! Don't care about anyone else! The general just leads the troops..."

Zhao Yun shouted: "What do you mean, you don't care anymore?!"

Qilin left Liu Bei's camp, unfolded the map, studied it carefully for a while, and said, "Wuchao is Yuan Shao's grain and grass camp. Let's go there and have a look."

Lu Bu immediately led his army there. Half a day later, at dusk, the rain stopped and he met his second old acquaintance on the hillside.
To be continued...