In April of the first year of Jian 'an, Yang Lei set up Yunlong Academy in Xuzhou. The first batch of students were all children of meritorious soldiers of Liu Bei's army, including Huang Xu, the son of Huang Zhong. In July, Emperor Xian returned to Chang 'an. Cao Cao kidnapped Emperor Xian to Xu and captured General Xu Huang. - Book of the Eastern Han Dynasty
Yang Lei finished his day's work and happily returned to the Third General's mansion. He had no choice. He was alone in Xu Prefecture and was too lazy to build a mansion. Moreover, a good relationship with Zhang Fei was one of the powerful guarantees of his future position in Liu Bei's army. As soon as they arrived at the entrance of the mansion, the guard stepped forward and said,"My lord. The three generals left a message. If Daren returns, please go to the Provincial Governor's Office as soon as possible.”"Oh?" Yang Lei was puzzled, but his hands were not slow. He turned his horse around and headed towards the nearby Provincial Governor's Office. When they arrived at the Provincial Governor's Office, soldiers came to pack up the horses.
When he entered the hall, he saw that everyone was present. Yang Lei also hurriedly greeted him. Yang Lei sat down below Zhang Fei. This was a chair made by the Mei Zhu family. Although it was a little primitive, it still had a certain flavor. Seeing that everyone had arrived, Liu Bei said,""Just now, Han Sheng sent someone to deliver a messenger of Cao Cao. He was caught when he passed by the stronghold of Jiuli Mountain. This person has brought an imperial edict, granting me the title of General of the Eastern Expedition, Marquis of Yicheng Pavilion, and Governor of Xuzhou.”At this point, he paused for a moment before everyone congratulated him. Liu Bei waited for everyone to finish congratulating him before saying,""This person also carried a secret letter. It was written by Cao Cao to me, telling me to kill Lu Bu.”A soldier passed the letter to everyone. After everyone finished reading, Zhang Fei was the first to shout,""Big brother, I will lead the army to kill that Lu Bu and bring the heads of the slaves of the three families to you.”As he spoke, he was about to get up. Guan Yu frowned and shouted,"Third brother, don't be rash.”"Third General, don't be rash. This is Cao Cao's plan to kill Lu Bu with your help. If it succeeds, the lord will lose an assistant. If it doesn't work, Lu Bu will kill the lord. This is to make Lu Bu and the two tigers of the Lord fight, and one of them will be injured. At that time, Cao Cao would benefit.”Everyone nodded. "Lu Bu is a servant of the Three Families," Zhang Fei said."He is an unrighteous man. It doesn't matter if he is killed.”He glared at Chen Deng angrily. At this time, Liu Bei said,"He came to me at the end of his rope. If I kill him, it would be unjust."”"The Lord is benevolent," everyone said. "Big brother, it's hard to be a good person." It's better to use a knife and everything will be over." Liu Bei frowned, but he did not agree. He waved his hand and told everyone to leave. Yang Lei followed Zhang Fei back to the mansion.
The next day, Lu Bu heard that Liu Bei was officially appointed as the herdsman of Xuzhou and came to congratulate him personally. Liu Bei hurriedly let him into the hall and the two of them sat down. "I have heard that you have received a great reward from the Imperial Court," said Lu Bu,"and have indeed been granted the title of Governor of Xuzhou and Marquis. I'm here to congratulate you." There was also a hint of envy in his words. After all, the Xiao Pei that he was currently living in was given to him by Liu Bei. Liu Bei hurriedly thanked him. The two of them were chatting happily when they suddenly heard someone shouting in the courtyard,""Where is Lu Bu? I'm going to kill you." The two men looked on in shock, only to see Zhang Fei rushing in with a sword in his hand. When he saw Lu Bu, he rushed forward to kill him. Lu Bu was shocked. He jumped up and pulled his sword away, shouting,""Duke Xuande, why did Yide only want to kill me?”Liu Bei hurriedly shouted at Zhang Fei to stop him. Guan Yu also stepped forward to block him. Seeing that he could not succeed, Zhang Fei said,"Lu Bu, it's not that I want to kill you. It's just that Cao Cao said that you are a heartless person and specially asked my brother to kill you." My brother couldn't bear to do it, so I came to share his worries.”After saying that, he wanted to move forward. Liu Bei repeatedly berated Zhang Fei, forcing him to retreat. However, he did not know that Zhang Fei had retreated to the courtyard and muttered softly. He did not know if Yu Ting's idea would work. Liu Bei ordered Zhang Fei to retreat, then showed Cao Cao's letter to Lu Bu and told him what had happened. After Lu Bu finished reading the letter and listening to Liu Bei's story, he looked at Guan Yu, who was squinting his eyes, and said,""Lord Xuande. This is Cao Cao trying to sow discord between us.”There was a hint of timidity in his words. Liu Bei hurriedly consoled him." Don't worry, Marquis Wen. I swear I won't do such an unkind thing."”Lu Bu hurriedly thanked him. Liu Bei comforted him and asked him to stay and drink until late at night. After Lu Bu left, Guan Yu asked,""Big brother, why didn't you kill Lu Bu? At this time, killing him is just a matter of turning back. If anything happens in the future, it will be too late to regret." Liu Bei shook his head." This Cao Meng De is afraid that I will conspire with Lu Bu to attack him, so he used this plan to make us annex each other while the other side takes advantage of it. How can I be ordered to do so?" Guan Yu nodded. Liu Bei continued," Although Third Brother is reckless, he managed to convince Lu Bu in the morning. He even made Lu Bu hate Cao Cao deeply. He was a great help."”Guan Yu nodded.
When Zhang Fei returned to the mansion and saw Yang Lei, he smiled and said,""Yuting is quite scheming. That Lu Bu was really scared, and I, Old Zhang, was able to vent my anger.”"Marquis Wen's martial arts are unparalleled." Yang Lei laughed. Today I have lost my power and am alone, so I am in such a difficult situation. If it was any other time, he would probably have to fight three hundred rounds with the three generals before he would stop.”"Ignore him," said Zhang Feile. Anyway, I've vented my anger. However, although Lu Bu was a heartless child, his martial arts skills were indeed extraordinary. Come, come, come. Let's drink for a while." Yang Lei smiled and started drinking with Zhang Fei.
A few days later, another messenger arrived. The edict said that Liu Bei was to crusade against Yuan Shu. Liu Bei called for a discussion. "This must be Cao Cao's idea," said Mi Zhu."It's a chaotic life. My lord, you don't have to care." Liu Bei shook his head.”"Since my lord wishes to go," said Sun Qian,"let us first decide who will guard the city.”Liu Bei nodded. Brothers, who is willing to defend the city?”"I'm willing to defend the city," said Guan Yu.”Liu Bei looked at Guan Yu and sighed." Second brother, sooner or later I will have to discuss many things with you. How can we leave each other?"”Zhang Fei had wanted to go to Huainan and kill Yuan Shu's army, but he said,""Big brother, this little brother is willing to guard this city." Liu Bei said,"You can't defend this city." One of you is strong after drinking and lashes the soldiers; Both of them do things easily and do not listen to others 'advice. I'm worried." "From now on," replied Zhang Fei,"I will neither drink nor beat the soldiers. I will listen to their advice.”"I'm afraid that my mouth will deceive my heart," said Mi Zhu.”"I've followed my brother for many years and have never broken my promise. How can you underestimate me?" Zhang Fei said angrily.”"My lord," Yang Lei said,"I'm willing to stay and defend the city with the three generals."”"With Yuting's help, I can rest assured." However, at ordinary times, all kinds of things in the state also asked Yuan Long Changwen to assist him, sooner or later let him drink less, do not cause accidents.”"Of course, I'll do my best," Chen Deng and Chen Qun hurriedly replied.”After the discussion, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Guan Ping led 30,000 troops towards Huainan. Of course, Huang Zhong's Jiuli Mountain camp did not lose a single soldier. They were stationed there to prevent Cao Cao from suddenly sending troops to attack Xuzhou.
Ever since Liu Bei left Xuzhou, Zhang Fei seemed to have changed into a different person. He was actually handling military affairs calmly. Of course, Chen Deng, Chen Qun, and the others were still in charge of the administrative matters. Yang Lei watched from the side and felt strange. This famous Third Master Zhang actually didn't drink with him for three days. He really changed his personality. As the saying goes, it is easy to change a leopard but hard to change one's nature. On this day, Zhang Fei held a banquet to entertain everyone and ordered all the officials to come. Everyone had no choice but to come forward. When everyone was seated, Zhang Fei said,"When my big brother left, he told me to drink less, lest I get into trouble. Everyone, let's get drunk today. Tomorrow, everyone will stop drinking and help me defend the city. Today, I will drink to my heart's content." After saying that, he got up and held a cup with the officials. When the wine was in front of Cao Bao, Cao Bao declined,"I'm from the Heavenly Ring, I don't drink." Zhang Fei frowned and shouted,""Why wouldn't a warrior drink? I want you to eat one." Cao Bao was afraid and could only drink a cup. Zhang Fei poured himself dozens of cups of wine from his own huge cup. He was drunk without realizing it. He stood up and drank with the officials. It was Cao Bao's turn again. Cao Bao declined,"Third General, I really can't drink anymore.”"You just ate it. Why are you rejecting it now?" Zhang Fei glared at him.”Cao Bao shook his head and refused to drink. Zhang Fei was already drunk. Unknowingly, his temper flared up and he shouted angrily,"You disobeyed my orders and deserve a hundred hits!" So he ordered the soldiers to arrest him. When Chen Deng saw this, he hurriedly advised,"What did the lord order you to do when he left?"”"You're just a civil official!" Zhang Fei said angrily."You're only in charge of civil affairs. Don't bother about me!"”Chen Deng was also helpless and only looked at Yang Lei. Seeing this, Yang Lei was about to dissuade her. "Lord Yi De, please forgive me for the sake of my son-in-law," Cao Bao pleaded.”"Who is your son-in-law?" asked Fei. "Yes, Lu Bu," said Cao Bao. Hearing this, Yang Lei's thoughts changed. He couldn't help but stomp his feet. Oh no, Zhang Fei and Lu Bu were probably incompatible. If you mention Lu Bu, you're asking for a beating. "I didn't want to hit you, but you used Lu Bu to scare me. I'm going to hit you!" Zhang Fei said angrily. If I hit you, I'm hitting Lu Bu!" The others couldn't persuade him. Yang Lei saw that it was useless to persuade him, so he kept silent. When Zhang Fei whipped Cao Bao fifty times, everyone begged for mercy.
After the banquet ended, Yang Lei left Chen Deng, Chen Qun, and Sun Qian, Mi Zhu behind. Jian Yong went with the army and was not among them. "Gentlemen," Yang Lei said after everyone had sat down. The three generals have caused trouble this time. I expect Cao Bao to hold a grudge against them. If they collude with Lu Bu and attack each other, Xuzhou will be in danger.”Everyone looked at each other. "What do you want us to do, Commandant Yang?" Chen Deng asked. Just give the order." "Since that's the case, then I'll overstep my boundaries." Yang Lei laughed.”He then gave his instructions. After everyone heard it, they all received their orders and left. Chen Yuanlong sighed,"Lu Bu is done for this time.”
Cao Bao was beaten up, feeling ashamed and angry. When he returned home, he thought about how he had lost his military power ever since Liu Bei arrived. It was not easy for him to lose his daughter and get in contact with Lu Bu. He thought that he could be safe, but he did not expect to be humiliated again. For a time, new and old grudges surged up. Gritting his teeth, he decided to go all out. Since Zhang Fei was heartless, don't blame me for being heartless. That night, he sent a letter to Xiaopei, telling him that he had been humiliated by Zhang Fei. He also said that Liu Bei had already gone to Huainan. Tonight, he could fly drunk and lead his troops to attack Xuzhou. He was the inside man and could not miss this opportunity. Lu Bu received the letter and hurriedly called Chen Gong over for a discussion. Chen Gong frowned." Xiaopei Plain is not a place to stay for long. Now that Xuzhou has a chance to take advantage of it, it's too late to regret if we don't take it. However, there was a huge army in Jiuli Mountain, so they had to be on guard.”"Gongtai, don't be surprised," said Lu Bu with a smile. Even if Yang Yuting was personally at Nine Mile Mountain, I wouldn't be afraid of him. Moreover, the general is a nameless old general who is nearly fifty years old. He is not worth worrying about. Zhang Fei has repeatedly bullied me. I must take revenge today.”After saying that, he was about to send out his troops.
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