Lu Bu: My wife comes from two thousand years later

After Hu Zhen, Niu Fu and Guo Si also died in battle in Henei County. The team led by Guo Si for a surprise attack was caught by Yuan Shao. Niu Fu wanted to attack from both sides but was surrounded instead. All 3,000 trusted soldiers of Niu Fu who crossed the river to fight were killed. Xu Rong temporarily took over the defenses of Mengjin and Xiaopingjin and the 2,000 soldiers left by Niu Fu.

After killing Niu Fu, Yuan Shao wanted to cross the river and capture Mengjin in one go, but Mengjin was under the strict protection of Xu Rong, and Yuan Shao lost more than a thousand soldiers and failed to achieve his goal, so he had to retreat back to Henei.

Yuan Shao wanted to recruit Xu Rong by relying on their friendship as they were both soldiers of Luoyang. However, Xu Rong didn't want to care about Yuan Shao, who had abandoned them and fled Luoyang. Moreover, Lu Bu let Xu Rong guard the two ferry crossings, which showed his complete trust in him. Not to mention the favor of his previous support, even for this trust, Xu Rong would never betray Lu Bu. Without waiting for the messenger to finish speaking, Xu Rong politely sent the messenger back to the other side.

Yuan Shao was well aware of Xu Rong's abilities. He knew that with Xu Rong guarding the two ferry crossings, it would be extremely difficult to break into Luoyang from there. He also thought that as the leader of the alliance, it was time for him to show his face in front of the other heroes. So he left Wang Kuang to continue guarding Henei. He took his troops and Niu Fu's head and planned to go to Sishui Pass to show off his power. Of course, if he could break through Sishui Pass and kill Lu Bu, he, Yuan Shao, would become famous all over the world.

The distance from Mengjin to Sishui Pass is not far, and it only takes three days to reach the destination including the time of crossing the river. At this time in Xingyang City, Cao Cao and the princes from all directions, plus Gongsun Zan's team that had just arrived a few days ago, were discussing the issue of sending troops to Sishui Pass.

"Sun Yat-sen killed Hu Zhen at Guangcheng Pass, and Alliance Leader Yuan designed to kill Niu Fu. The death of these two can be said to have cut off Dong Zhuo's left and right arms. We have been gathered here for a long time, and we cannot be without achievements. I propose to send troops to attack Sishui Pass tomorrow. What do you think?" Cao Cao asked everyone present.

"Sishui Pass is difficult to take. I wonder how many lives will be lost if we storm it?" Yanzhou Governor Liu Dai said with a distressed look on his face.

"That's right. The walls of Sishui Pass are high and strong. Why don't we think of another way?" Dongjun Prefect Qiao Mao rarely agreed with his old enemy Liu Dai.

The rest of the people echoed this, and the general meaning was that they wanted to continue to waste time in Xingyang.

Cao Cao originally thought that after the last incident of Lu Bu's invasion of the camp, these people's determination to fight against Dong Zhuo would be strengthened, but now it seems that as long as they are asked to make an effort, these people will still make all kinds of excuses.

Judging from their attitude, unless there are extremely favorable combat conditions, even if he talked his throat out, these people would not dare to attack Sishui Pass. Cao Cao rubbed his aching head, feeling melancholy, when he heard the soldiers outside report, "Leader Yuan is here!"

"Yuan Benchu ​​is here?"

Cao Cao's eyes lit up and he immediately stood up from his seat. After taking two steps, he suddenly stopped. Based on his understanding of Yuan Shao, this guy came here definitely to show off his military achievements.

Cao Cao followed the crowd out to greet Yuan Shao, only to see that Yuan Shao was dressed in a purple silk brocade robe, a black sable cloak, a emerald green jade hanging from his waist, a large military hat on his head, and black boots on his feet. He was dressed like a noble young man, and behind him were a group of civil officials, military generals, and servants.

Sure enough, this guy didn’t come here to fight at all, he just came here to show off!

"Greetings, Alliance Leader Yuan!" Everyone bowed to Yuan Shao.

Yuan Shao flung his cloak with his right hand and looked at the assembled princes with some surprise, saying, "You have come all the way to greet me? I don't deserve this honor. I really don't deserve it. Please excuse me!"

Everyone laughed awkwardly, not knowing how to respond.

At this moment, Cao Cao stepped forward to ease the awkwardness. "It's just a coincidence. We were discussing sending troops to Sishui Pass when you happened to arrive. Benchu's arrival is just in time. With the leader presiding, we should be able to reach a conclusion today."

Yuan Shao's smile froze, and then he nodded, "Yes, it's time to talk about the troops. Everyone, follow me back to the tent!"

After saying that, he threw his black cloak again and walked into the military tent first, followed by the others.

Zhang Mo, who was following Yuan Shao's team of civil officials, raised her eyes and secretly glanced at Cao Cao, then looked at Liu Bei and his three brothers standing at the edge. Her steps became slower and slower, and finally she fell behind the team of servants and stopped outside the tent.

She was secretly thankful that she hadn't been discovered by Cao Cao when she heard Yuan Shao's voice from inside the tent, "Where's Mr. Zhang? Why didn't Mr. Zhang come in?"

Zhang Mo's forehead darkened. Just as she was about to find an excuse to slip away, she heard Cao Cao's voice, which was first puzzled, then full of surprise and disbelief, call out, "Mr. Zhang? Mr. Zhang is here!?"

Cao Cao lifted the curtain and walked out quickly, bumping into Zhang Mo who was trying to escape.

Zhang Mo looked embarrassed and helpless. She chuckled and greeted him softly, "Uncle Meng De..."

Cao Cao concealed the surprise in his eyes, looked at her leisurely, and smiled meaningfully, "It's true that we meet everywhere in life!"

Being caught in the act, Zhang Mo was speechless and could only laugh dryly.

What a miscalculation. She never expected that Yuan Shao would not let anyone go and insisted that she come to help finish the battle at Sishui Pass. Seeing how obsessed Yuan Shao is with her now, she was afraid that he would not let anyone go even after the battle.

Cao Cao pulled Zhang Mo aside, looked her up and down, and finally his eyes fell on her chest. He raised his eyebrows, "How is this tied up? Why can't you see any rise and fall? Has your physique become stronger?" He remembered that she was quite well-proportioned when she wore women's clothes.

Zhang Mo's scalp was tingling from his gaze. Hearing this, she almost lost her temper. She glared at him and shouted angrily, "Uncle Meng De, please respect yourself!"

Cao Cao continued to look at her with a smile. Zhang Mo blushed at being scrutinized by an old man like that. She was about to leave when Cao Cao grabbed her sleeve and suddenly asked, "Are you here as a traitor for Lü Bu?"

Zhang Mo said righteously, "How is that possible? I'm here to help you eliminate Dong Zhuo."

Cao Cao studied her expression, seeing no pretense on her face. He then asked, "Aren't you and Lü Bu on good terms? Why would you go against him?"

"Who told you that he and I are in love? He is Dong Zhuo's son-in-law. Uncle Meng De thinks I am the kind of woman who would be willing to be a concubine?"

Cao Cao asked, "Didn't he marry you as his wife?"

Zhang Mo rolled her eyes. "Come on, his first wife is Dong Zhuo's daughter. What am I supposed to do with her? That bastard Lu Bu was just attracted by my beauty and got carried away. And she's his legal wife? Do you believe it? No one would give her a concubine. I came here to kill him with your help. It would not only rid the country of his traitors, but also free us from his entanglement. Besides, my father hates the traitor Dong Zhuo with all his heart. How could I possibly help him?"

Although he didn't understand what his wife meant, it wasn't difficult to understand her overall meaning. Cao Cao still looked suspicious. "Lü Bu is handsome and has feelings for you, so why aren't you moved?"

Zhang Mo rolled her eyes again. "Is Yuan Benchu ​​handsome? Does Xin admire me? If I'm willing to be his concubine, wouldn't being Yuan Benchu's concubine be ten times better than being Lu Bu's? With my Wang family background, I could outlast his first wife and even become his wife. What's wrong with me being with Lu Bu?"

Cao Cao thought, "That's right. Yuan Shao and Lü Bu are equally handsome. With Amo's family background, beauty, and intelligence, if she followed Yuan Shao, her status would definitely be second only to him. What good would it bring to follow that barbarian Lü Bu? How could such a smart person like Amo do such a foolish thing?"

However, Cao Cao did not know that there is a kind of feeling in the world that cannot be measured by anything else. Zhang Mo also did not know why she liked Lu Bu. Maybe it was from the year when he rescued her from the horse thieves, or maybe it was when he helped her dig coal, or maybe it was when he made a promise. No matter when it started, she knew that there was only one Lu Bu in the world who could give up the entire forest for her, a tree, and this was enough.

Zhang Mo's words made perfect sense, and Cao Cao had no reason not to believe him. He smiled and said, "Since you have come to eliminate traitors for the country, then follow me into the tent!"

Zhang Mo had a constipated expression on her face and tugged at her sleeve that Cao Cao was holding. "Uncle Meng De, please let go. I need to go to the bathroom!"

Seeing her almost unable to hold back her desire, Cao Cao felt embarrassed and amused. He quickly let go of her hand and asked, "Where are you going to relieve yourself?"

"The toilet!"

"The army is all men, it's inconvenient!"

Zhang Mo casually pointed at Zhang Fei who was standing not far away and said, "Ask that soldier to take me there and help me guard the door."

As Cao Cao and Zhang Mo were talking, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, who were waiting outside the tent, also noticed her. Seeing her pointing in this direction, Zhang Fei hurried over and clasped his fists, saying, "What can I do for you, sir?"

"Take me to the toilet!"

Zhang Fei almost couldn't hold back his laughter, but nodded seriously, "Yes!"

Zhang Mo followed Zhang Fei to the toilet. After taking two steps, she turned back and reminded Cao Cao, "Uncle Meng De, don't tell anyone about my identity."

Cao Cao laughed and said, "That depends on whether you behave well or not!"

Seeing his expression, Zhang Mo almost gritted her teeth, but nodded obediently, "I will definitely listen to Uncle Meng De."

Cao Cao laughed heartily with satisfaction. He watched her and Zhang Fei walk away, his eyes narrowing slightly. How could he bear to let others discover such a smart and interesting woman?!