Lu Bu: My wife comes from two thousand years later

Fearing that Zhang Mo would not be willing to rescue him, Guo Qian started from the Yangdi Restaurant and told the story of how Guo Jia was obsessed with fox fairy stories, how she had searched for her in many places after she left with Wang Yun, and how he had specially come to Jinyang to find her that year, until Guo Jia, in order to save her life, disobeyed Cao Cao's orders and let Hua Tuo leave privately, which led to him being imprisoned by Cao Cao.

"I went to ask Minister Xun for help. He said that Lord Cao suspected that my son was a spy sent by the princess. He explained many times, but the more he explained, the more confusing it became. It was simply because my son concealed his feelings about Princess Tang..."

Guo Qian looked up and glanced at Lu Bu quietly, not daring to say anything else, but everyone understood what he meant.

It turns out that the financial backer that year was Guo Jia?

After listening to Guo Qian's story, Zhang Mo recalled that when she first traveled through time, she was penniless and could only make a living by telling stories in a restaurant. During that time, there was a young man who came to support her every day and was very generous in giving tips. She still remembers the man's appearance, but she didn't expect that it was Guo Jia, whom she had always wanted to recruit but failed?

"Even Minister Xun can't help. I really don't know who else can save my son. His health was not good to begin with, and he has become even thinner during his time in prison. Lord Cao has now banned anyone from visiting him, not even doctors. I don't know when Lord Cao will kill him. I beg Princess to save my son!"

Zhang Mo said helplessly, "How can we save him? He's imprisoned in Cao's prison, there's no way we can get him out!"

Apart from sending people to rob, she really couldn't think of any other way to rescue people from Cao Cao.

Guo Qian said, "Since Lord Cao believes that the head of the family belongs to the princess, why doesn't the princess openly negotiate with Lord Cao to get him back?"

"You think too simply!" Zhang Mo rubbed her aching temple. "The reason Cao Mengde hasn't killed him yet is because he still has doubts in his heart. If I really go to get him back, it will confirm the fact that Fengxiao is a spy. With Cao Mengde's personality, how could he tolerate such deception? That's not saving him, it's harming him!"

"Then, what should we do?"

"Let me think about it..."

At this time, Lu Bu, who had been silent the whole time, spoke up, "Cao Mengde is not invincible. As long as he is offered enough benefits in exchange, he can still spare Guo Fengxiao's life."

"In exchange for what?"

Lu Bu said, "Three-bow crossbow, or waterwheel!"

"Your Majesty..." Zhang Mo looked at him in surprise and reminded him, "He is a minister of Cao Mengde and also your... rival in love!"

"I know!" Lu Bu held her hand beneath the table. "It would have been fine if we didn't know about this, but now we know that he was imprisoned to save you, and his servants have come here to beg for mercy. If I just stand by and watch Cao Mengde kill him, you will definitely feel very uncomfortable, and I will also feel that I owe him a favor.

Furthermore, these secrets can be kept in Bingzhou, but not necessarily in Jizhou. Although most of the noble families were slaughtered this time, there is no guarantee that there will be no fish that slipped through the net. Since it will be leaked sooner or later, it is better to use one of them to save Fengxiao and let Cao Mengde think that he is ours!"

After hearing Lü Bu mention these two things, Guo Qian interjected, "The crossbow that Your Majesty mentioned is already being developed in Yanzhou, and Minister Xun is also having people research the waterwheel."

"Where did he get the blueprints?" Lu Bu asked curiously.

Guo Qian replied, "I heard from you, young master, that a man named Song Yuan went to seek refuge with Lord Cao. He brought with him blueprints for a crossbow, but many details weren't clearly drawn, and the materials used weren't known. The few he built weren't very powerful. As for the waterwheel, Minister Xun heard that Bingzhou had one, and he's having it modified by turning it into a tumbler."

"Song Yuan?" Lu Bu thought for a moment and remembered that the guy was not the county magistrate who had sent a girl to him in Yanmen before. He did not expect that after being dismissed from office, he would take the secrets and defect to Cao Cao.

"In that case, Cao Mengde doesn't need to experiment anymore. The bed crossbow isn't that easy to build. I'll just send someone to make one for him in exchange for Guo Fengxiao. I can even give him the technology for the Jackdaw Arrow."

"Your Majesty, your kindness is great!" Guo Qian was deeply moved and stood up, kneeling and bowing. "I am deeply grateful. If the master of the family can be saved, I am willing to serve the King and Princess as a slave for the rest of my life to repay their kindness!"

Lu Bu chuckled, "What do I need you for? Just let your son serve me!"

Guo Qian chuckled, "Of course. Your Majesty is wise and open-minded. He knows how to appoint the right people, rewards and punishes clearly, and is loyal and righteous..."

"Alright, stop flattering me! Go down and rest first. I'll send someone to accompany you to Yanzhou to rescue people tomorrow!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Guo Qian bowed and took his leave. Lu Bu took Zhang Mo back to the inner courtyard and asked, "Who is the most suitable person to handle this matter?"

"Let Youruo go! It's just right. The two brothers haven't seen each other for a long time. They can catch up."

As she spoke, her brows furrowed unconsciously, and she was filled with worry. "The technology for the crossbow and jackdaw arrows has been passed on to Yanzhou. How many casualties will our soldiers suffer when they try to capture the city in the future? This... I still feel it's not right. How about we think of other solutions?"

Lu Bu gently patted the back of her hand and soothed her, "Don't overthink it. Cao Mengde already has the rough blueprints. If he studies them slowly, he'll eventually be able to make it. Using them to save Guo Fengxiao wouldn't be a big deal. Besides, have you forgotten we still have a secret weapon?"

"What secret weapon?" Zhang Mo was surprised. Most of the existing weapons in Tang State were developed by her. How could there be something she didn't know?

Lü Bu whispered, "I remember back in Juyi Village, you told me about a catapult called the Golden Juice Cannon. Its stone projectiles were replaced with oil or molten metal juice, making it incredibly effective in attacking cities. Now that Jizhou has been pacified, we can turn our strategic focus to Liangzhou. Once we take Liangzhou and connect it to the Western Regions, we can send people there to fetch oil. Perhaps those three-bow crossbows can withstand the fire of the oil?"

She smiled broadly, "It seems I was really stupid. I actually forgot about such a sharp weapon. It's a good thing the king reminded me!"

"Can you rest in peace now?" Lu Bu rubbed her smooth cheek lovingly.

Zhang Mo still shook her head. "What if Cao Mengde asks for more benefits?"

"You can only choose one of the waterwheel and the crossbow. If we can't reach an agreement, forget it. We have done our best and are worthy of Guo Fengxiao's kindness. We can't let that thief Cao ask for it endlessly!"

"Your Majesty is right!" She relaxed and yawned loudly. "I'll get some sleep then. Remember to have Tian Yuanhao go to Qingzhou to replace Jia Wenhe. After the autumn harvest this year, we can send a team to retake Liangzhou. You can discuss the specific matters with Mr. Wenhe!"

"I understand!" He leaned over and placed a kiss on her forehead. "Just take care of yourself now. I'll take care of these things. I'm not that incompetent, your king."

She smiled playfully, "My king is so awesome!"

Seeing that she had fallen asleep, Lu Bu put up the mosquito net and went to the front to ask someone to call Xun Chen over.