Mid-March.
Lu Bu raised 80,000 troops, including 50,000 infantry and 30,000 cavalry, and went straight to Xiaopei.
While the army was still on the way, the news reached Xiaopei City. Liu Bei was worried and quickly wrote a letter asking for help. He asked Sun Qian to personally send it to Xuchang and ask Cao Cao to send troops to help.
He brought Guan Yu and Zhang Fei to defend Xiaopei City, waiting for Lu Bu's army to attack.
"Second brother, third brother, are you ready?”
Liu Bei hurriedly climbed up the city wall and asked as he patrolled the defense.
"Big Brother, don't worry. Second Brother and I have already made sufficient preparations. We are now waiting for that Lu Bu to come and attack the city.”Zhang Fei patted his chest and promised.
Guan Yu also nodded." Big brother, you don't have to worry. These few months, my third brother and I have reinforced the city walls, forged armaments, stockpiled rations, and trained 5,000 new soldiers.”
"There are twenty-five thousand soldiers in the city, enough for us to defend for a month or two.”
Liu Bei heaved a sigh of relief and looked at the two of them with satisfaction. He nodded and said,""Second brother, third brother, Xiao Pei is lucky to have you!”
" Big brother!!!"
Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were moved.
Liu Bei raised his hand heavily and patted the shoulders of the two. Then, he said with a solemn expression,"Alright, go prepare for battle."
"Xiao Pei, we still need to rely on you guys to defend.”
"Yes."
The two of them cupped their hands and retreated.
Liu Bei was leaning against the wall, his hands on the wall, deep in thought.
"My lord, you miss Mr. Su.”
Zhao Yun stood behind Liu Bei and asked in a low voice.
"Yes, I am."
"I wonder where Yi An is now?”
"If I had listened to him back then, what would I be like now?”
Liu Bei's thoughts flew.
He was most likely still the ruler of Xu Prefecture.
And Lu Bu was relegated to Xiao Pei.
At that time.
He was the one who sent troops to attack Lu Bu, not Lu Bu who led troops to attack him.
But now…
But now…
"Sigh…"
Liu Bei sighed.
He felt even more regretful.
Back then, Su Ran had waited for him at the ten-mile pavilion for a full ten days. It was obvious that she was loyal.
If he had gone to see Su Ran back then, he would have been able to obtain a talent like Su Ran.
He wouldn't be in such a predicament today.
What a pity.
He didn't even get to see the letter Su Ran left behind.
"My lord, although the world is big, people like Mister Su won't always be unknown." Zhao Yun smiled and comforted him.”
"After my lord obtains Guangling from Cao Cao, you can inquire about Mister Su's news and treat him sincerely. At that time, perhaps Mister Su will change his mind and return to my lord's side.”
"Moreover, there are so many strategists in the world. With the name of benevolence and righteousness of the descendants of the Han Dynasty, there will definitely be more strategists coming to join us in the future.”
Liu Bei came back to his senses.”
He was also a descendant of the Great Han Dynasty!
And the name of benevolence and righteousness!
As long as he treated people with sincerity, Su Ran might come back.
Immediately.
Liu Bei roused his spirits and spent the next few days defending the city with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.
Seven days later.
Lu Bu's army finally arrived outside Xiaopei City.
Liu Bei acted as if he was facing a great enemy and quickly led his subordinates to the city pass.
Looking over, one could see that Lu Bu's army was endless and imposing.
Liu Bei looked worried.
Lu Bu's troops were all strong, and most of them were scattered soldiers, with some new soldiers mixed in.
He wanted to block Lu Bu.
It was too difficult.
Now, they could only hope that Cao Cao would lead troops to help.
"Big brother, that Lu Bu is here."
Suddenly.
Zhang Fei pointed down and said.
Liu Bei looked down.
As expected, Lu Bu led a thousand cavalry over.
They stopped when they reached a stone's throw from the city.
Zhang Fei, who had wanted to kill Lu Bu with a single arrow, secretly stomped his feet and shouted angrily,""Servant of three surnames, you ungrateful brat. Back then, it was my big brother who took you in, so you had a place to stay.”
"Not only did you seize Xuzhou by surprise attack, but you also led your troops to attack Xiao Pei.”
"Bah, how shameless!"
"Go and ask around Xu Prefecture. Who doesn't spit on the ground when they hear the name Lu Bu?”
It had to be said that Zhang Fei's sharp mouth was merciless when it came to scolding people.
Lu Bu's face turned ashen when he heard this, and he couldn't help but clench the halberd in his hand.
Ever since Zhang Fei had scolded him as a servant of the three surnames, this infamy had spread throughout the world.
Now, the world was scolding him and humiliating him.
After taking down Xiao Pei this time, he had to kill Zhang Fei!
"Fengxian, calm down."
Chen Gong rode over and held onto Lu Bu's arm. He then looked up and smiled,""General Zhang's words are wrong. Since ancient times, the winner takes all.”
"You are not as skilled as him and fell into a trap to lose Xuzhou. Who can you blame?”
"You!" Zhang Fei's face flushed red with anger after being exposed by Chen Gong's words.
When Lu Bu saw this, he felt delighted.
"Moreover, my family's general has been treating you well these days, but I didn't expect you to secretly associate with Cao Cao and plot against Xu Prefecture.”
"We came to take Xiao Pei only to protect ourselves.”
As Chen Gong spoke, he cupped his hands and looked at Liu Bei." Imperial Uncle, my family's general is not willing to be your enemy. As long as you lead your troops out of Xiaopei, we will not send troops to attack. At that time, you can safely find a place to settle down.”
"Otherwise…"
"What else can I do?" Liu Bei stood on the city wall and looked down.
"Otherwise, my 80,000 troops will attack Xiao Pei in a few days. At that time, not only will Imperial Uncle not be able to protect Xiao Pei, but he will also lose all his troops.”
Chen Gong smiled and said," Why should we sacrifice our troops for Cao Cao?”
"I'm guarding Xiaopei not for myself or Cao Cao, but for the hundreds of thousands of citizens of Xu Prefecture and the Great Han Empire.”
Liu Bei looked down coldly and shouted," Lu Bu, you betrayed us. You changed your mind. Now that you have Xu Prefecture, it is a disaster for Xu Prefecture!"”
"Today, I, Liu Bei, swear that as long as I am alive, you will never get Xiao Pei!”
"You big eared thief!"
Lu Bu was furious when he heard that. He raised his Heavenly Halberd and laughed angrily." Today, I'll flatten Xiao Pei. Let's see how you can continue to be so arrogant."”
"Please do as you please!" Liu Bei turned around and left the city wall.
Guan Yu and Zhang Fei gripped their weapons tightly, their faces filled with killing intent.
When Lu Bu saw this, he was even more furious.""Order the entire army to prepare to attack the city!"
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