Lu Bu: My wife comes from two thousand years later

In fact, not only Cao Xing, but other people, especially the generals at the military officer level, felt a little unfair about Lu Bu's move.

Lu Bu also knew that he was a little too hasty in promoting Xu Huang. However, Amo said that Xu Huang's military talent was not inferior to Wen Yuan. Both of them were one of the five best generals under Cao Cao in history, and had made great military achievements for Cao Mengde.

Lu Bu didn't know how powerful Cao Mengde's so-called five generals were, but Zhang Liao's ability was there. Among the generals under his command, his commander was one of the best. The fact that Xu Huang could be compared with Zhang Liao showed that he was really powerful.

Only with this ability could Lu Bu definitely not let him start from the bottom step by step. Moreover, Xu Huang was a general of the Baibo Army in his previous life, so it was most appropriate for him to lead these Baibo surrendered soldiers.

Of course, in order to make rewards and punishments clear, he had previously told Xu Huang privately that if he made meritorious service next time, the position of Sima granted in advance would be offset, and there would be no other rewards. Xu Huang also gladly accepted it, so the dissatisfaction of these generals would naturally be offset when Xu Huang made achievements next time. Lu Bu pretended not to know for now.

He stood up and walked to the hanging map and began to make tactical arrangements for the suppression of the remnants of the Baibo rebellion.

"This group of bandits is now divided into two groups. The first group is led by Hu Cai and Li Le. They have a combined force of 10,000 and are stationed in Xunshi County, south of Changzi City."

"The second group, led by Yang Feng, has approximately 5,000 troops and has occupied Gaodu County, south of the Xun clan. Gaodu County is located at the northern entrance of Taihang Xing, a crucial route from Shangdang into Henei County. Control of Gaodu County effectively controls our army's vital route into Henei."

Lü Bu returned to his desk from his position in front of the map. "I'm sure you all know that Henei County will soon be under the jurisdiction of my Bing Province. There are two main routes into Henei from Bing Province. One is the Taihang Xing I just mentioned, and the other is the Baixing Xing from Huguan, which leads to Gong County in Henei and Chaoge."

"Bai Xing is now in the hands of the Black Mountain Army. Compared to Bai Bo, the Black Mountain Army is more difficult to defeat. Therefore, the Bai Xing route is currently unavailable. If our army wants to successfully enter Hanoi, we can only open up Taihang Xing."

He examined the three men below him. "This time, we can't bypass Hu Cai and Li Le and attack Yang Feng directly like last time. We need to push forward from the north to the south. While the enemy's numbers aren't as great as Guo's last time, it will still be no small challenge. Shangdang currently has Yu Fuluo with 3,000 Xiongnu cavalry, Han Lai with 1,000 Flying Bear troops, and some county troops. I plan to have Yu Fuluo's brother Huchuquan lead 2,000 Xiongnu troops to join Han Lai in suppressing the bandits."

After analyzing the situation, Lü Bu looked at Cao Xing and said directly, "Sir Cao, lead another 2,000 men. This time, you will be the main commander and attack Xun County head-on."

After listening to Lu Bu's analysis, Cao Xing felt a little hesitant. This battle was crucial to Bingzhou and no mistakes could be made. If he couldn't take it down in a short time, it would not be just a matter of no success or failure. This would affect his lord's taking over of Henei County.

However, he had already requested merit and his lord had mentioned his name, so he had to go whether he wanted to or not.

Cao Xing stood up and clasped his fists, "Yes!"

His reply clearly lacked the confidence he had just conveyed. Lü Bu thought for a moment and then said, "I'll have Captain Gao send another detachment through the Chenguan Pass, entering Henei County from Hedong County, and then through Qinyang in the south to the Taihang Pass. Together, we'll attack from both north and south. We must clear the Taihang Pass within a month. Do you, Commander Cao, have the confidence?"

This battle must not be delayed too long, otherwise after Yuan Shao has collected taxes and emptied the warehouses of various counties in Henei, how will he pay the salaries of officials at all levels in Henei? He cannot collect taxes again, so the best tactic is to mobilize the garrison troops in Hedong County to block the southern passage of Taihang Xing from behind. Even if the city cannot be captured, the Baibo bandits can be trapped in these two cities.

Hearing Lü Bu's plan, Cao Xing's eyes lit up, and he immediately became confident. He said loudly, "Don't worry, my lord. I will definitely fulfill your orders."

Lu Bu nodded and said, "I will mobilize the troops today. I will have people prepare food and fodder. We will march out the day after tomorrow. We must open up the Taihang Pass within a month at the latest."

"Yes!" Cao Xing responded excitedly and left the tent to inspect the troops.

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Cao Xing attacked from the front, Gao Shun attacked from behind. Lu Bu's tactical arrangement was perfect. However, he ignored the counties in Henei, or rather, the degree of hostility of Yuan Shao towards him. When Gao Shun's troops arrived at Jiguan and were about to enter Henei County, they were stopped outside. The people who stopped them were not soldiers or bandits, but a group of civilians.

"In Henei, we only want Lord Wang Fu to be the prefect. The Bingzhou army is not allowed to enter Henei County!"

"Most of the Bingzhou troops are former Dong Zhuo subordinates. They are guilty of murder, looting, and all manner of evil. We must not allow them to enter Henei County!"

“No entry to Hanoi!”

“No entry to Hanoi!”

……

Under the scorching sun, Gao Shun looked at the emotional and hostile crowd blocking the road, and didn't know what to do. If these were soldiers or bandits, he would just take action directly. However, these were just a group of unarmed civilians. If he had a conflict with them today, the matter would be infinitely magnified by those with ulterior motives, making the people of Hanoi even more hostile to the Bingzhou Army.

"Do you have any misunderstandings about my Bingzhou Army? Since following Governor Lu, the Bingzhou Army has not harmed a single cent of the people. This time we are here to suppress the Baibo bandits. Please let them pass!" Gao Shun dismounted and stepped forward, bowed to the old man in the lead and explained.

The old man squinted at Gao Shun and snorted coldly, "Back in Luoyang, Dong Zhuo's troops excavated the emperor's tomb, robbed tombs, raped women, and burned, killed, and looted. That thief, Dong, drove the people away and even set the entire city on fire. These things are known to everyone in the world. How could there be any misunderstanding?"

Gao Shun said, "That was Dong Zhuo's doing. It has nothing to do with us."

"Weren't you Dong Zhuo's soldiers before?"

Gao Shun choked and was speechless. After a long pause, he said dryly, "Military orders cannot be disobeyed!"

The old man deliberately misinterpreted the situation and sneered, "Jun? Do you still have Jun in your eyes?"

A messenger beside Gao Shun defended himself, "The one who excavated the imperial mausoleum, robbed tombs, drove out the people, and burned Luoyang was the current General of Chariots and Cavalry, Li Su. It's unreasonable for you to pin this crime on my prince. My prince is not on the same side as the traitor Dong, otherwise he wouldn't be considered a traitor by Dong, and he wouldn't even be able to return to Chang'an, forcing him to come to this impoverished Bingzhou."

The messenger looked at the old man with a mocking expression, "Since you all hate Dong's former subordinates so much, then Li Su in Chang'an is the real remnant of Dong's evil. He has done so many evil things for him. Why don't you go to Chang'an to protest?"

Now it was the old man's turn to be speechless. After a moment's pause, he began to act like a rogue, relying on his age and seniority. "Anyway, the Bingzhou Army is not allowed to enter Hanoi. If you want to force your way through, you will have to step over our corpses."

"You are so unreasonable, old man. Do you really think we dare not take action?"

The old man put one hand behind his back and stroked his long white beard with the other, his face calm, "I'll wait!"

The messenger glared at the old man angrily and wanted to argue, but Gao Shun raised his hand to stop him. "This old man must be under someone's orders. No matter how much you say, it's useless."

He turned and walked towards the team, "Report this situation to the lord quickly and ask him to make a decision."