The Strongest Lu Bu: Sweeping the World

In order to show his importance, Lu Bu sent Zhang Zhao in Zhizhong to meet Xu You, which can be regarded as giving Xu You enough face.

"Zhang Zong, the prosperity of Pengcheng really lives up to its reputation." Xu You praised.

Zhang Zhao said with a smile: "Jizhou is rich and well-known, but there is still a big gap between Xuzhou and Jizhou."

Xu You secretly sneered, although Xuzhou has achieved considerable development, if you want to compare it with Jizhou, the gap is not a star and a half. It is precisely because of Jizhou as a support that Yuan Shao has more voice in front of the princes.

If Yuan Shao can win a complete victory in the battle against Gongsun Zan, then Yuan Shao's rise in Jizhou will be unstoppable for the princes, and what kind of face the princes of the world will have when they face Yuan Shao.

Seemingly seeing what Xu You was thinking, Zhang Zhao said, "Jizhou, where Yuan Zhoumu lives, isn't that stable. There is the Yellow Turban of Black Mountain inside, and Gongsun Zan is watching over it outside."

Xu You said calmly, "The Yellow Turban of Heishan is nothing but bandits, nothing to be afraid of. Gongsun Zan is just a common man, who can be defeated in a single battle."

Zhang Zhao said with a smile, "That's not the case. Gongsun Zan has three thousand elite white horse followers under his command. He runs across the border counties, and foreign races dare not plunder his sharpness. The Black Mountain Yellow Turban is known as a million, and it is fierce to plunder the city."

"Zhang Zong, with the ability of the leader, wants to solve these troubles, but it will be a matter of time, but the current situation in Yanzhou and Xuzhou is not very good, right?" Xu You retorted.

Yuan Shao came to Xuzhou on behalf of Yuan Shao. If Zhang Zhao was compared in terms of momentum, wouldn't it be a loss of prestige for Yuan Shao, so at this time, Xu You couldn't show mercy in the slightest and let Zhang Zhao The officials of Showa and Xuzhou have a clear understanding of the current situation, which will be of greater help to the next conversation.

Zhang Zhao smiled faintly, "Yuan Shu is just a defeated general under Marquis Wen. He was defeated by Marquis Wen in the past, and now he leads troops to come again. The consequences will not be good. As for Yuan Shu, he will deal with the affairs of Jingzhou. Well, that’s already pretty good, but wanting to get involved in Xuzhou and Yanzhou at this moment is simply a dream.”

"Under Marquis Wen's tent, there are hundreds of thousands of elite soldiers who are not afraid of any challenge."

Xu You smiled and said, "It's Xuzhou's luck that Zhang Engeng has such confidence."

From Xu You's words, Zhang Zhao naturally felt other meanings. However, the current situation in Xuzhou is indeed not as good as imagined, but it is not too bad, because the war never happened. In other words, does it mean that Lu Bu has no way to deal with it? To be able to rise when the princes are fighting, Lu Bu's ability is beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

No matter how big the challenge is, Lu Bu can get through it safely, and even after the crisis, Lu Bu can achieve greater development. This can be seen from Lu Bu's victory in Xuzhou in the past.

The monarch has powerful means, which are of great help to the development of the rule. If the stability of the rule cannot be guaranteed, it is not easy for the princes to achieve success.

Lv Bu's ability to rise among the princes in a short period of time shows that Lv Bu has extraordinary means. It is the biggest mistake to underestimate Lu Bu's words just by uniting the princes.

If Yuan Shu had enough confidence, he would not have united with Liu Biao under such circumstances.

The previous failure must have left a shadow in Yuan Shu's heart, making Yuan Shu not have enough confidence when fighting against Lu Bu.

Zhang Zhaodao: "Marquis Wen's ability is well known in the world. If someone invades Marquis Wen's rule, they will suffer losses. Apart from that, I can't think of anything else."

Zhang Zhao's words were full of self-confidence, as if after the war broke out, Lu Bu would be able to lead the Xuzhou Army and Yanzhou Army to make greater achievements in the battle against the enemy.

"Marquis Wen's bravery is famous all over the world. My lord has a lot of praises when he mentions Marquis Wen," Xu You said.

The two came to the State Shepherd's Mansion talking and laughing.

"Xu You, the envoy of Jizhou, has met Marquis Wen." Xu You was not surprised at the sight of the situation in the state pastoral mansion. After Lu Bu learned that the envoy of Jizhou had arrived, he would definitely meet him grandly. After all, Yuan Shao could It is not easy to send envoys here.

If Lu Bu and Yuan Shao can have a good relationship, it will be of corresponding help to Lu Bu's future development. When the family under Lu Bu's rule sees the attitude of the former princes and alliance leaders, they will definitely be more cautious, especially when doing business. When making some choices.

Lu Bu said lightly, "Ziyuan, please get up."

"Thank you, Marquis Wen." Xu You bowed his hands again.

"I don't know why Yuan Benchu ​​sent you here at such a time?" Lu Bu asked.

Xu You cupped his hands and said, "My lord and Marquis Wen are allies. I learned that Yuan Shu and Liu Biao formed an alliance to deal with Marquis Wen, so I sent you here."

"Not exactly." Lu Bu said.

Xu You smiled and said: "To be honest, my lord wants to buy a batch of excellent weapons from Marquis Wen. Gongsun Zan of Youzhou is eyeing Jizhou, and Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shu are in an alliance. If you take one step at a time, Gongsun Zan will definitely take action."

"So that's the case, but the current situation in Yanzhou and Xuzhou is not very clear, and this Marquis needs a lot of weapons." Lu Bu frowned slightly.

Yuan Shao sent envoys here at such a time, I am afraid it is not as simple as buying weapons, and in order to develop his own interests, it can be said that he will do everything he can. When the other princes are in a weak situation, how can there be no other options? The measures, when Lv Bu was in the most danger, once Lv Bu was given corresponding support, it would be no problem to get benefits.

Xu You cupped his hands and said, "My lord's alliance with Marquis Wen is out of sincerity, and it cannot be compared to a repeated villain like Yuan Shu."

"If that's the case, why didn't you see Yuan Benchu ​​stand up and speak for me?" Lu Bu asked with a half-smile.

Xu Chu was at a loss for words, he didn't expect that Lu Bu would not back down in the slightest in terms of words.

At present, the princes have a lot of criticisms against Lu Bu. If Yuan Shao stands up to speak for Lu Bu at this time, it may bring scholars' comments on Yuan Shao. This is not a very good thing for Yuan Shao.

Chapter 708 Lu Bu Sees Xu You

Yuan Shao was the leader of the princes and alliances in the past. In ordinary times, he cared a lot about his own reputation. If Lu Bu didn't have what Yuan Shao wanted, how could Yuan Shao send envoys to Xuzhou?

In this confrontation, it was obvious that Lu Bu was in a disadvantaged position. Nowadays, the literati and the princes have a lot of scolding towards Lu Bu. If this situation continues to evolve, it will be even more unfavorable to Lu Bu.

In terms of public opinion, it is difficult to avoid it absolutely.

Just like the Xuzhou News, after it appeared, it caused a lot of shock in Dahan. Can the content of the Xuzhou News be ignored?

Through the Xuzhou News, Lu Bu has gained a lot of good reputation, and such gains cannot be underestimated by any prince.

There are reasons why the princes and literati are not optimistic about Lu Bu in this confrontation.

When the public opinion is almost brewing, the officials under Lu Bu's rule will inevitably waver. When a war breaks out, what will happen to these wavering officials.

Lu Bu has powerful martial arts and has a great reputation among the princes, but it is impossible to fundamentally eliminate such things.

When officials make choices, how can they look at the faces of the princes, especially some officials with strong family backgrounds, they will even have more pride when facing the princes, and will not be overwhelmed by the power controlled by the monarch. Conceded.

Especially when it comes to the interests of the family, they will stand up and fight for reason, or have other actions in secret.

These vacillating families can pose a great threat to Lu Bu in the end.

The matter of reputation is very important in itself, otherwise, the princes would not pay more attention to it when doing things.

It is very easy to get a bad reputation, but it does not happen overnight if you want to have a good reputation. After Lu Bu betrayed Ding Yuan and joined Dong Zhuo, it means that Lu Bu's reputation has become rotten. up.

Even if Shi Lai Lu Bu has worked hard in this area, the changes that can be obtained are not too many, it can only be said to be eased as much as possible.

However, when Yuan Shu and Liu Biao joined forces and the five forces denounced Lu Bu, the impact it could bring was still great.

Because what Lu Bu did in the past will be revealed at this time for the world to discuss.

Just the influence caused by the momentum is enough to make Lu Bu burnt out.

What Xu You didn't expect was that even under such circumstances, Lu Bu still did not show any weakness, and even when facing him, the envoy of Jizhou, he still had an aggressive posture, which really made Xuzhou a little confused Lu Bu is gone.

"My lord's support for Marquis Wen is unquestionable. The other princes made friends with Marquis Wen when Marquis Wen was strong. Now that Marquis Wen is facing difficulties, except for the lord, the other princes are avoiding him." Xu You cupped his hands and said, "From this point, we can see that the lord supports Wen Hou."

"The so-called views of other princes are not that important to this prince, because since this prince came to Xuzhou, he has experienced many things, some of which are dangerous beyond the imagination of ordinary princes. " Lu Bu said in a flat voice.

After hearing Lu Bu's words, the officials present agreed with many of them.

Xu You said: "Marquis Wen is so brave, no one can match him."

Hearing Xu You's compliment, a smile appeared on the corner of Lu Bu's mouth. Yuan Shao wanted to get benefits from Xu You just by relying on his support, how could it be so easy.

When Xuzhou was at its peak, the princes sent envoys to make friends with Lu Bu. Now that Lu Bu is in a weak position, they have stood up to resist.

This kind of thing will of course make Lu Bu angry, but Lu Bu knows that getting angry at such a time will only make the world laugh. The most simple and direct way is to defeat the invading enemy in battle and let the enemy understand. , wanting to gain benefits from him is not that simple.

"Benhou heard that under Yuan Benchu's rule, there was no such peace." Lu Bu said.

Many officials heard this and turned their attention to Xu You. In fact, Yuan Shao's current situation is no better than that of Lu Bu. Who made Gongsun Zan stare at Jizhou.

In order to obtain Jizhou, Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan had a discussion. Who knew that after Yuan Shao captured Jizhou, Gongsun Zan who cooperated with Yuan Shao would not get corresponding benefits. Under such circumstances, even if Yuan Shao was the former leader of the princes and alliance Gongsun Zan will not let it go.

This is why he sent troops to attack Jizhou in anger, and Yuan Shu was very good at finding an opportunity to form an alliance with Gongsun Zan.

In fact, Gongsun Zan posed a great threat to Yuan Shao, and the role that Gongsun Zan's elite troops could play in the war was enough to attract more attention.

The cavalry under Gongsun Zan's command are brave and good at fighting, which is exactly what Yuan Shao lacks in this aspect.

However, when facing Gongsun Zan, Yuan Shao did not give in at all, and led the Jizhou army to resist the attack from Gongsun Zan tenaciously.

Compared with Lu Bu's situation, Yuan Shao is obviously very good.

"The current situation in Jizhou is still good." Xu You said.

Seeing that Xu You had lost his original momentum, Lu Bu's voice became much calmer, "Gongsun Zan is not such an easy prince to deal with. The White Horse Yicong under his command is brave and good at fighting, and it is not much worse than the Xiaoqi Battalion under this Marquis' tent." Let’s say, if there is no war under Ben Hou’s rule, maybe we can send cavalry to help Yuan Benchu, but unfortunately, the current situation in Yanzhou and Xuzhou is not very good, and we are powerless.”

Xu You's heart was moved when he heard this. The cavalry under Lu Bu's tent were extremely elite, and their reputation for bravery and combat was spread all over the world. Compared with the elite cavalry under Gongsun Zan's command, they were only stronger than weaker. If Gongsun Zan lost his cavalry advantage when fighting Yuan Shao, Wanting to have more advantages in the battle against Yuan Shao is simply a fantasy.

When it comes to background, there is a big gap between Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shao. How can Yuan Shao, who occupies the land of Jizhou, be comparable to Gongsun Zan.

Besides, Gongsun Zan was just the prefect of Youbeiping, and it was very difficult for him to fight Yuan Shao with a county.

Gongsun Zan is an ambitious prince. When the troubled times are approaching, he wants to do more. Otherwise, he would not have cooperated with Yuan Shao in the past.

Chapter 709 The defeat of Gongsun Zan is a matter of time

It was only after Yuan Shao's affairs were successful that he put Gongsun Zan together, so that Gongsun Zan failed to get a corresponding return for his efforts, and this was the enmity between the two.

If it weren't for the previous events, the relationship between Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan would not have been so bad.

The confrontation between the princes itself means that the princes with means can occupy the corresponding advantages. Otherwise, even if they are powerful, they can only be played around. Isn't the case of Gongsun Zan a good illustration.

Who would have thought that the former leader of the princes and allies would be able to speak without counting.

However, this kind of thing is different when it comes to Lu Bu. At present, Lu Bu occupies the wealthy Xuzhou and Yanzhou. When dealing with Lu Bu, he didn't dare to be more presumptuous.

The reputation of the Xuzhou Army as brave and good at fighting is widely spread throughout the world. Lu Bu, who led the Xuzhou Army to fight in all directions, is even more feared by everyone on the battlefield.

The commander's martial arts are strong, and the soldiers under his command are elite. It seems that it is not difficult for such an army to do more on the battlefield.

As for the princes wanting to defeat Lu Bu with equal strength on the frontal battlefield, one can imagine how difficult it is.

Why did Yuan Shu want to unite with Liu Biao? Isn't it because he didn't have enough confidence.

"The heart of Marquis Wen, if the lord knows about it, he will definitely be grateful to Marquis Wen." Xu You cupped his hands.

The real situation is that Yuan Shao lacked elite cavalry when he was fighting Gongsun Zan. Otherwise, he would not have been so passive in previous battles. Gongsun Zan has a great reputation among the princes because he has elite cavalry as support. If we don't talk about it, it is simply impossible to gain more advantages in the battle against Yuan Shao.

But this kind of thing is also difficult to do reluctantly. Gongsun Zan's elite cavalry, after occupying Jizhou, Yuan Shao's background is not comparable to Gongsun Zan. It can be said that the two sides have their own advantages, so they can be evenly matched in the battle.

Lu Bu laughed and said, "Gongsun Zan only occupies a county, how can he fight against Yuan Benchu? Gongsun Zan's defeat is a matter of time."

Xu You said: "Towen Hou Jiyan."

"It's hard work for you to come from a long distance, so stay in the city for now." Lu Bu said, "Tonight, the Marquis will host a banquet in the mansion to wash away the wind and dust for Ziyuan."

"Thank you, Marquis Wen." Xu You cupped his hands. It was really unexpected to receive such treatment after coming to Pengcheng, but it just showed that Lu Bu attached great importance to Yuan Shao.

In fact, at such a time, Yuan Shao sent envoys to Xuzhou, which had a great influence. Yuan Shao's identity was determined. If the former leader of the princes and alliance had other actions on this matter, it would definitely bring a lot of influence. affected.

Lu Bu's reputation among the princes is not good, but Yuan Shao is different. He was the leader of the princes and alliance back then. Just on this point, he drove Lu Bula thousands of miles away. Normally, when facing Yuan Shao When you are an envoy, you also need to have a cautious attitude.

If the matter of receiving Yuan Shao's envoys is not handled properly, it may bring bad influence.

In troubled times, why did Yuan Shao have such an advantage when fighting against other princes? It is because Yuan Shao has the status of the leader of the princes and alliance. It is obvious to all that this status can bring Yuan Shao a lot of benefits. If not, It may be impossible for Yuan Shao to occupy Jizhou.

In troubled times, it is good for princes to fight each other, but the families of states and counties have a cautious attitude when choosing their monarchs. If they do not handle some things properly, it may bring hardships to the families behind them.

It is difficult for the princes to stand out in the war. Once the war breaks out, victory will be of great help to the monarch.

The Chen Palace obtained by Lv Bu in Xuzhou is not a proof of the strength of the lieutenant. If the lieutenant could not deal with the war better, with Lv Bu's reputation among the princes at that time, the wall might appear. It's a situation where everyone pushes.

The decline of one prince will bring about the rise of other princes. Isn't the rise of Lu Bu in Xuzhou and Yanzhou a good illustration.

Facts have also proved that when the princes have the corresponding means, they can occupy a greater advantage in the troubled times, and improve their own strength from the chaos.

Lv Bu gained a firm foothold in the troubled times by virtue of his powerful martial arts and his elite army, and the other princes also had their own means.

When the war came, Lu Bu and other princes also had their own coping methods, but in the face of war, it was very difficult for Lu Bu to achieve complete stability under the rule.

War is a great test for the princes. If they cannot get out of such a test, the consequences will be severe.

The powerful princes will not be afraid of such a challenge, because their strong strength determines that even if they encounter a war, they can have a way to deal with it.

The weak and weak will be gradually eliminated in such turmoil, and their so-called methods will be difficult to stop in front of the powerful princes. The effect is definitely weak.

Since the princes have sent troops, it means that the princes have certain confidence in the attack and will not withdraw their troops due to the influence of some other factors.

Wars have become commonplace among the princes. If you don't want to fall when the princes are fighting for hegemony, you must have corresponding strength.

Lu Bu was indeed powerful and fierce among the princes, otherwise, Yuan Shu would not have chosen to cooperate with Liu Biao.

Although the cooperation between the princes can reap great benefits in a short period of time, after defeating the enemy, the benefits that can be shared will definitely be weakened accordingly. This is the last situation you want to see.

That's why when the war comes and there are enough benefits, the princes are not willing to easily share the war with others.

Yuan Shu is a powerful existence among the vassals, and he has a great reputation when the vassals are fighting for hegemony. Choosing to cooperate with Liu Biao will have an impact on his reputation, but at this time, Yuan Shu has no better way. Cooperating with Liu Biao, it is too difficult to defeat Lu Bu.