In the autumn of the first year of Jian 'an, Liu Bei received a report from Sun Qian. When he heard of the incident in Xuzhou, he returned overnight. When he reached the city, he heard that the matter had been settled and was not confident. When Zhang Fei, Yang Lei and Lu Bu personally met him, he believed him. Later, he privately said to Guan Yu,"Without the sky, I have no place to live." - Book of the Eastern Han Dynasty
In the Xuzhou Provincial Governor's Office, the travel-worn Liu Bei received Marquis Wen, Lu Bu, and a group of generals. Lu Bu's expression was a little awkward, but he quickly said,""Greetings, Envoy." Liu Bei hurriedly said,"There's no need to be so polite. Please take a seat."”Lu Bu's expression improved a little. After thanking him, he sat down at the side. Chen Gong, Gao Shun, Zhang Liao, Zang Ba, and Cao Xing all bowed and sat down silently. Wei Xu, Song Xian, Hao Meng, and Hou Cheng looked at each other and bowed,"Greetings, my lord." Liu Bei beamed with joy and said,"Please rise." Sit down." The four of them sat down next to Yang Lei, facing Lu Bu and the others. A trace of anger flashed in Lu Bu's eyes, but then he fell silent. Now that he was on the chopping block, what could he do? Cao Cao was about to scold him, but Zang Ba pulled him back and shut his mouth. Chen Gong, Gao Shun, and Zhang Liao were expressionless. Yang Lei was watching all of this silently. Liu Bei also noticed Lu Bu's displeasure. Then he smiled and said,"Brother Fengxian, my third brother lost his virtue after drinking and whipped Cao Bao. It was really rude." I apologize to Fengxian on behalf of Third Brother." As he spoke, he stood up and bowed to Lu Bu. Lu Bu didn't dodge and actually accepted this bow. Zhang Fei was furious and was about to stand up and curse, but Yang Lei pulled him back and stopped him. Guan Yu, who was standing beside Liu Bei, also opened his phoenix eyes, as if he wanted to devour him. Lu Bu pretended not to see it and accepted the bow. He said,""Lord Xuande, although Yide was reckless this time, when I was in Puyang, I also told Cao Mengde,'Everyone has a share of the Han family's city, but why should you?'Therefore, this attack on Xuzhou is also a common occurrence. Please don't blame me.”After a pause, he continued," When I raised an army from Bingzhou, I first killed Ding Yuan, then Dong Zhuo, and then attacked Cao Cao. Everyone thought that I was unjust, but who knew that I only wanted to survive? After thinking about it, I also understand that I have no fate with the so-called ambition of conquering the world. Lu Bu had eight strong generals, plus the help of Gao Shun of Gongtai, who should have been divided into two parts, but he was defeated many times. It was not that Lu Bu was not brave, but that Lu Bu could not fully display the talents of these people. Bu was originally a brave man, not a domineering master. Now I'm a prisoner under your command. If you can use me, I'm willing to lead the cavalry for you and charge the enemy. If you can't appoint me, I hope you will be tolerant and let me live in Xuzhou with my wife and children. As for the public platform Gao Shun and the generals, please let you use them, do not let the generals lose their talent.”
These words stunned not only Yang Lei, but also Liu Bei and the other generals in the tent. Lu Bu, the so-called Flying General and the Lone Wolf of Bingzhou, would also have such a heartfelt speech. But to be honest, Yang Lei personally felt that Lu Bu's analysis of him was correct. He was indeed suitable for commanding cavalry to charge into battle, and not to follow Cao Cao and Liu Bei's example and set up an independent regime. At this time, Chen Gong, Gao Shun, Zhang Liao, Zang Ba, Cao Xing, even Wei Xu, Song Xian, Hou Cheng, Hao Meng, all left their seats, bowed down and called themselves Lord. Lu Bu smiled desolately, then looked at Liu Bei and said,""Lord Envoy, how do you want to deal with Bu?”Liu Bei looked at the people kneeling on the ground and smiled.""Fengxian is a valiant general and has been conferred the title of Marquis Wen. Naturally, he should serve the court. Liu Bei served as the herdsman of Xuzhou. He wholeheartedly supported the Han Dynasty and hoped that the heroes of the world would help him. If he hoped for rain after a long drought, how could he abandon the general? Besides, Liu Bei has always treated people with benevolence and righteousness. If you treat me with sincerity first, I will naturally repay you with sincerity. Gongtai and the generals are all heroes. Now they are congenial. Liu Bei has been waiting for a long time. Now that you have gathered here, I will prepare a banquet to celebrate. Everyone, please don't decline." After these words, everyone understood in their hearts that this page was finally over. Liu Bei ordered a banquet to be held and pulled Lu Bu to sit with him. Seeing this, the generals felt at ease.
After eating and drinking to their heart's content, everyone dispersed, leaving Yang Lei behind. In the hall, Liu Guan, Zhang Mi, Sun Qian, Chen Deng, Chen Qun, Jian Yong and others were present. Just as Yang Lei was about to greet him, Liu Bei stood up and bowed to him. When Yang Lei saw this, he hurriedly dodged and knelt down on one knee at the same time."My lord, why are you doing this?”He muttered to himself," I know I've contributed a lot this time, but if I accept your bow, how am I going to survive in the future? Who knows, one day when Second Master Guan is sparring with me, he might accidentally kill me. Also, I actually hate kneeling. Although it's a one-knee salute in the army, it's still a bow. Isn't this deliberately messing with me?" Liu Bei saw Yang Lei prostrate and hurriedly supported him,""Yuting, there's no need to be like this. I sincerely thank you. If it wasn't for Yuting's alertness and schemes, he would probably have no place to stand at this moment.”As he spoke, he glared fiercely at Zhang Fei. Yang Lei hurriedly replied,""It is Lei's duty to share my lord's worries. My lord, there is no need to thank me. Furthermore, I have to thank all of you for your cooperation in this matter. Otherwise, Lei would have been helpless.”Everyone laughed at the side. En, he wasn't arrogant and even knew how to ask for credit for others. This kid wasn't bad. "Yuting, you don't have to call me that." Liu Bei smiled. Since I became sworn brothers with my second brother and third brother in Taoyuan Garden, I have met Zilong again. I like him very much. I want to become sworn brothers with him. Although I haven't become sworn brothers, my three brothers regard him as their fourth brother. Today to see Yuting, the heart is also happy, as if to see Zilong that day. Why don't you let Yuting be my fifth brother?”When Yang Lei heard this, he was instantly stunned. What was this? Would future generations write the Romance of the Three Kingdoms as the Five Brothers of Liu Bei? Everyone saw his stunned expression. Guan Yu squinted his eyes and saw that Yang Lei did not seem to be faking it. He was also happy in his heart. Zhang Fei could not help but shout,"Haha, that's good. I'm finally no longer young. Come, Yuting, call me Third Brother.”Liu Bei saw Yang Lei in a daze and knew that he was nervous. He smiled and said,""Yuting, can I be your big brother?”When Yang Lei heard this, he immediately sobered up and knelt on the ground. This time, he paid his respects and said,"My lord. It is not that Lei is unwilling, but in fact, Lei was born in poverty. Although he has a small merit, he is not enough to make the Lord love him. Moreover, Lei and General Guan Ping, the son of General Guan, were close friends. If this was the case, then there was a difference in seniority.”Hearing this, Liu Bei was stunned for a moment before smiling. "Yuting, you don't have to be so concerned." Guan Yu said. You are the fifth brother, so Ping 'er naturally has to call you uncle. How is there a difference in seniority?”Liu Bei also smiled and said," I want to treat you as a brother. It's not because of your background and contributions. It's because I really like you. Yuting, don't refuse."”At this moment, Jian Yong smiled and said,"The lord is so kind, Yuting still hasn't paid his respects to big brother."”Yang Lei had already put it this way. Although he looked like he was only twenty years old, he knew his own age. He went to university at eighteen, joined the army for three years after graduation, and worked for three years. In reality, he was already twenty-eight years old. At this time, Liu Bei and the others were only thirty-five or thirty-six years old. It was reasonable. So be it, he was the one taking advantage anyway. As Yang Lei thought about it, he paid his respects to them one by one. Liu Bei was greatly pleased." Yuting, when Zilong comes, we will pray to heaven and earth again. What do you think?"”Yang Lei nodded.
In Xu City, Cao Cao looked at the military report sent by the scouts from Xu City and smiled slightly. "Wen Ruo, your strategy of driving the tiger to swallow the wolf worked." However, Lu Bu was defeated by Liu Bei's general, Yang Lei, and his army was taken back. What should we do now?" Xun? "Don't worry, my lord." Although Lu Bu was defeated, Yuan Shu's army had not retreated and was about to attack Xuzhou. In this way, it's a battle between two tigers." "Oh?" Cao Cao turned to a pale-faced scholar and said,""What do you think, Fengxiao?" "My lord," Guo Jia smiled,"I think Yuan Shu will lose." At this time, although Yuan Shu had many troops and abundant food, no general except Ji Ling could resist Guanzhang. Moreover, Liu Bei has already gotten rid of the worry in his heart, Lu Bu. What he is worried about is that he will have a master in the future. However, at this time, Huang Zhong is stationed at Jiuli Mountain. It is impossible for our army to launch a sneak attack on Xuzhou. Therefore, Liu Bei will win this battle. Now, Yuan Shao was recruiting troops in Hebei to unify the north. You can take advantage of this opportunity to manage Yongzhou and Yanzhou, go south to Yuzhou to spy on Jingzhou, and leave them as bait when you reach Qingzhou. When Liu Bei's army wins, you can appoint Lu Bu as the governor of Beihai to attack Qingzhou. You can also appoint Yuan Tan, the eldest son of Yuan Shao, as the herdsman of Qingzhou and take charge of the power of Qingzhou. If the two of them kill each other, you can benefit.”" Oh," Cao Cao was interested." If Liu Bei doesn't obey the edict, what can we do?"”Guo Jia laughed." Liu Bei claims to be the Imperial Uncle of the Han Dynasty. He has the ambition to help the Han Dynasty. Moreover, he has received an edict to attack Yuan Shu. Therefore, I expect Liu Bei to accept the edict. Lu Bu is a tiger and wolf. Moreover, there is an attack on Xuzhou. Liu Bei will not be at ease if the newly surrendered man leads the army alone. In this way, he can also drive a wedge between the two. However, if Lu Bu was loyal to Liu Bei, he would try his best to capture Qingzhou. At this time, Yuan Shao could not sit idly by and watch Qingzhou be occupied by Liu Bei. The two of them would definitely fight for it. In this way, no matter who got Qingzhou, the only one who benefited was the Lord.”When Cao Cao heard this, he laughed and said,"Feng Xiao, ah, Feng Xiao, you are indeed a genius."”
When Yuan Shu learned of Liu Bei's attack, he was furious. He called himself the Lord of Xuzhou and ordered General Ji Ling to lead an army of 100,000 to attack and flee to Xuzhou. Unexpectedly, Liu Bei took advantage of the rebellion in Xuzhou and led his troops back. Ji Ling reported to Yuan Shu, who smiled and said,"A child who weaves mats and shoes dares to occupy a large county and rank with the dukes. Although Lu Bu's army was defeated, the army of Xuzhou must have suffered losses. It was the time when Xuzhou was weak. If we did not take Xuzhou now, when would we take it?”So he ordered Ji Lingzhi to attack Xuzhou. Ji Ling didn't dare to be negligent. She led a hundred thousand soldiers and charged towards Xu Prefecture. Liu Bei calmed the hearts of Lü Bu and his generals. Although Chen Gong, Gao Shun and others only served Lü Bu, Liu Bei did not take it to heart. Instead, he called them his left and right. These two people were really loyal people. Now that he heard that Yuan Shu had sent General Ji Ling to attack Xuzhou with 100,000 troops, he was also in a panic. He only had around 50,000 to 60,000 men under him. Although there were still 10,000 of Lu Bu's surrendered soldiers, Liu Bei did not dare to bring them along. If anything happened, it would be a disaster. Yang Lei saw this and said,"My lord, there is no need to worry." Ji Ling's 100,000 strong army was nothing more than clay chickens and pottery dogs. There's no need for the lord to worry. As long as one general kills Ji Ling, the army will collapse.”"Sigh, that Ji Ling has a hundred thousand soldiers under his command. How can he be killed so easily?”Liu Bei shook his head. "If you want to kill Ji Ling, it doesn't matter if it's General Guan or General Zhang." Yang Lei laughed. Don't worry, my lord." These words angered one person.
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