The Conqueror Isn’t Alone

Lu Bu seemed to be shaken to his core by the shocking news. For the next three days, he sat stiffly like a puppet and had no response no matter how much Han Xin shouted.

Xiang Yu, on the other hand, had just begun to appease the people in Guanzhong and win back the hearts of the people. He encountered countless unexpected obstacles and couldn't help but feel overwhelmed and had no time to interfere with him.

It wasn't until the princes set off to return home that Lu Bu had to painfully accept this fact.

There is nothing he can do if he doesn't accept it... It's not that he hasn't racked his brains and tried to find other strategies, but in the end, apart from sneaking into Bashu alone to assassinate Liu Bang, a fool who risked his life, there is really no better way.

Of course, Lu Bu would not be willing to give up his hard-won life.

If he really wanted to kill Liu Bang at all costs, why wait until he fled to Bashu, a place he was unfamiliar with? He simply got rid of the people when he was in the Qin Palace.

Lu Bu flattened the bronze bottle with an expressionless expression.

——It’s all because of that idiot Ying Bu’s failure to catch the runaway Liu thief, which ended up causing great harm to me!

Lu Bu's eyes spit fire and he let out an angry ouch.

——I really don’t know how many puffs of smoke came out of the Wang family’s ancestral grave to get such a big advantage from him, and he had to work hard for several years to get his wish!

On this day, Lu Bu finally figured it out and summoned Han Xin. After asking him to sit next to him, he sat down and assumed the posture of having a long conversation. He was the first to say: I was rude that day. Please forgive me, brother Xian. Strange.

Han Xin smiled faintly: My dear brother is eager to take revenge. It is human nature. How can you not understand, my foolish brother? I just wish I could find a better strategy to shorten the time so that my wise brother can take revenge as soon as possible.

Lu Bu let out a long sigh and said with hatred in his tiger eyes: You are a thief, but God will not grant what others want!

Han Xin felt guilty and was about to persuade him again, but Lu Bu's face changed as if he were turning a page in a book.

After sighing this sentence, he suddenly straightened his expression, glanced at the resentment on his face, and said with piercing eyes: Fortunately, the king has a way of entrusting the kings. After a wave of internal conflict among the kings, they can defeat them one by one and reap the rewards. profit.

Lü Bu used himself to save others, and when he saw that Xiang Yu had deliberately divided the original seven kingdoms into twenty kingdoms, split the original territory into two or three parts, and divided the territory between principals and ministers, he naturally tended to think that this was intentional.

After all, each king's territory became smaller, and the amount of troops he could raise and the amount of food and grass he obtained naturally decreased. However, when two or even three kings appeared in the land of the same country, there was a relationship between king and minister, and conflicts were inevitable.

After Lu Bu calmed down completely, he carefully tasted Xiang Yu's distribution, and believed that there were countless mysteries in it: most of them were for the weak and strong ministers, and most of the masters lived in small areas, while most of the ministers lived in fertile soil.

Thinking about how the king used to be so high and mighty, but now he has taken away more than half of his territory from his ministers who were originally required to obey his orders, how can any arrogant person be willing to do so?

But the minister went through life and death and worked hard to make friends with the Xiang family in order to win fertile ground, so he must be an ambitious and unruly person. He was both capable and rebellious, so how could he be willing to accept the victory of the former king who did not contribute any effort but relied on the noble blood of Lao Shizi to get a share of the victory?

In a few years, the friction between the two sides will continue, and the war will definitely resume. At that time, Xiang Yu, the overlord who entrusts the territory, can generously intervene and swallow up both places on the pretext of delivering justice or appeasing the suffering people.

Moreover, Xiang Yu deliberately changed the title of King Bao of Wei to the King of Western Wei in order to occupy part of Liang land, forced people to the Hedong area, and forced people to leave their homes...

Lu Bu thought, no matter how short-sighted the stupid king is, he is not so stupid as to think that the other party will not fight back when being bullied like this?

It must have been done on purpose - deliberately forcing the other party to rebel, so that he would have the reputation of going on an expedition in the future!

Lu Bu talked about his rough guess with Han Xin, and felt more and more that he had seen the dawn of speeding up the progress of revenge. It was rare for him to look at the black-hearted Xiang Yu who showed some long-term calculations with admiration.

Taking advantage of the fact that there was no one around, he sighed bluntly to Han Xin: I never thought that that stupid king would be so far-sighted one day!

Han Xin listened with rapt attention. At first, he nodded in agreement from time to time, but the expression on his face soon turned subtle.

When Lu Bu got excited and praised Xiang Yu, he hesitated several times and finally became completely silent.

According to his understanding of King Xiang, the first half of the wise brother's idea should be right and coincide with his opinion, but the second half...his intuition is that it is a huge misunderstanding.

According to King Xiang's usual style, he was satisfied that Chu had the largest land in the world, and he probably had no intention of unifying the world.

If he really had this ambition, let alone enfeoffing him like this, there would be no need to break up the earth and enfeoff the king in the first place.

What the wise brother said is true, but Xiang Yu's arrangement is probably just for checks and balances.

What Xiang Yu neglected to mention is that if the leader is weak and the minister is strong, it is like a rabbit and a tiger in the same cage. Their strengths are extremely different. The former must be eaten by the latter. How can there be such a thing as mutual consumption?

But seeing my good brother look so happy...

Han Xin, who still remembered Lu Bu's four years that made him angry and faint a few days ago, sighed secretly and couldn't bear to expose it.

He could only pretend to be confused and pretend that he had never figured it out.

Lu Bu had no idea that this cheap guy chose to see through the situation but not reveal it in order to take care of his own mood, thus indirectly cheating him hard.

He praised the stupid queen a few times, then quickly changed the topic and discussed with Han Xin what to do with the 50,000 troops and horses he was about to receive.

Lu Bu took the lead and said: On the day of the military parade, Bu will only take 5,000 elite cavalry, and the remaining 45,000 people will be handed over to Brother Han.

Good brother! How can this be done!

Han Xin was shocked.

He was speechless. When he saw that Lu Bu was really going to do this, he stood up quickly and refused in a hurry.

However, Lu Bu grabbed his hand and pulled him down again. He also held the shoulders of Han Xin who was still trying to get up, and said seriously: Brother Han, there is no need to be too modest. Bu Gu put down his bold words in front of the king, but he refused. This is not false talk, but I am convinced that Brother Han has great talent. The world is in chaos, and there is no shortage of times. There are once-in-a-lifetime generals like Brother Han, but we lack some soldiers to show off our skills.

Han Xinxin jumped rapidly and hesitated: It's just...

Lu Bu stopped him decisively and said categorically: To be honest, Brother Han, the more the better for you, but I don't think they have too many people to cause chaos, and I don't need more fines! Besides, you are a god with soldiers. With the wise general sitting in the rear, I can charge forward without any distractions and don't have to worry about anything else!

Are you kidding me? If he is really asked to sit in the middle of the army and be held back by tens of thousands of people, will it take years and months to catch the Liu thief who can run faster than a mouse?

After some shrewd calculations, Lu Bu realized that this arrangement couldn't be more perfect.

The former Qin capital army was mostly made up of cavalry. He selected five thousand elites among them and trained them diligently to train a strong cavalry that would come and go without a trace. It would definitely be able to outrun Liu Bang's bastard turtle grandson and be able to tear people into pieces. .

He really can't trust the other fools under Xiang Yu!

Zhongli Mei, who was brave, mighty, and capable of conquering battles, was all slow and slow, causing Liu Bang to run away right before his eyes.

Damn it, I still have to do it myself.

Lu Bu cursed secretly. Although he was not willing to do that hard work, he had to admit that being the vanguard to charge into the battle did not require using his brain, and it was also most convenient to look for Liu Bang.

And if Han Xin is in charge at the rear, he can help at critical moments... but it won't save him countless thoughts!

The more Lu Bu thought about it, the more beautiful it became.

Anyway, he didn't care about the military exploits, so he left them all to Han Xin. After a few years, he could pick off Liu Mouse's head and run away.

When the time comes, compensating the Han King of Western Chu for a well-trained soldier immortal will not be considered as cheating the opponent of a precious jade lion.

Han Xin had no way of knowing about Lu Bu's twists and turns.

Faced with this opportunity that he had dreamed of, his brother gave it to him with both hands, and his eyes became slightly hot without even realizing it.

Comparing one's feelings with one's own, if he and his wise brother were in the same situation, he would appreciate and value the other person and would not be willing to say this.

He believed that he was very talented, but in the end he was just a nobody. He offered suggestions many times but was never adopted by Xiang Yu.

My wise brother is willing to believe him.

Not only are you willing to trust him, but you are also willing to selflessly give up your power and let him do whatever you want.

He closed his eyes, not daring to say too much to avoid exposing his slightly choked voice. He accepted the trust that was as heavy as a thousand pounds in a deep voice: Okay. Even if the foolish brother is shattered to pieces, he dare not let down the wise brother. Great trust.”

Lu Bu breathed a sigh of relief and patted Han Xin on the shoulder with satisfaction.

As a result, he got excited, failed to control his strength, and inadvertently used eight points of force, knocking down the unsuspecting Brother Han on the spot.

Han Xin: ...

I was so moved that I was instantly overwhelmed by the laughter and tears.

Han Xin got up from the ground with a look of helplessness. Lu Bu diligently helped him dust away the non-existent dust on his body, as if nothing had happened: This is what a good brother should say!

After getting Han Xin's consent, Lu Bu understood the principle of striking while the iron is hot. In order to prevent the other party from regretting it, his next step was to decisively suggest that the military parade should be raised as soon as possible.

He could select the five thousand elite soldiers he needed and train them himself, and Han Xin could formulate military disciplines and teach the soldiers to arrange their formations in preparation for the upcoming war.

Han Xin had already personally agreed and taken over this responsibility, and he would no longer fiddle with this detail. Hearing this, he deeply believed it and said: What my dear brother said is absolutely true. The soldiers of the former Qin Lieutenant Army changed hands several times, or Either they have no fighting spirit, or they hold grudges. They are just trying to save their lives and have to follow the new master as a last resort. If they don’t practice, they will not be brave or refined. They are afraid that they will be defeated at the last sign of the wind. How can they obey the orders and fight with all their strength and fight to the death?

When it comes to training troops as soon as possible, Lu Bu and Han Xin hit it off.

So two days later, Lu Bu and Han Xin, wearing the robes of general and assistant general respectively, holding official seals and ribbons, and more than a hundred elite soldiers specially allocated by Xiang Yu, rushed to the camp of the former lieutenant's army outside the city to give a lecture.

Just after noon in early autumn, the sun was blazing in the sky. When the soldiers heard that the general had arrived, they still looked listless and lacked interest. They were only afraid of the strict military orders, so they listened to the drums and were led by low-ranking generals. Gather at the high platform in an orderly manner.

Lu Bu and Han Xin, who were standing at a high place, saw that although their spirits were generally depressed, their instruments and drums were in order, their queues were not chaotic, their steps were steady, and they were tall and strong. They couldn't help but look at each other and nodded slightly.

After all, they were the once invincible elites of the Qin Dynasty. Even if they lost their masters repeatedly and their morale was greatly reduced, they were basically not comparable to the brave soldiers.

In the eyes of the soldiers, the new General Lu and Vice General Han looked young, much younger than most of them, and they could not help but look down upon them.

But if you take a closer look, you will see that Lu Bu standing in the front, wearing a general's attire, is not only majestic and mighty than ordinary people, but also has strong and handsome features. In addition to his heroic spirit, what is even more awe-inspiring is his self-evident aura. Intriguing.

They guard the area around the capital. Although they do not travel as many places as the North and Middle Route military supplies, they have also experienced many battles and are by no means embroidered pillows that can be easily intimidated.

But when did General Lu become famous? How could they know nothing about it?

Everyone was shocked and confused, Lu Bu had already ordered people to hang a big flag beside the stage.

The flags were billowing in the wind. He and Han Xin were one behind the other, wearing iron armor and shining brightly against the scorching sun, showing even more impressive momentum.

Fan.

The two walked to the stage and stood indifferently facing the north.

As soon as they stood still, the musicians arranged by Han Xin in advance played passionate military music with understanding, chanted and beat the drums. For a while, the drums were thunderous and deafening.

The incident happened suddenly, and all the soldiers who looked quite relaxed were taken aback by this battle.

Even so, their formation was not chaotic at all, only their expressions changed slightly.

Lu Bu felt even more satisfied, so he waved his big hand casually, and the passionate music gradually turned into melodious music.

Lu Bu coughed lightly and cleared his throat. There was no need for King Xiang to announce his identity to the soldiers. He suddenly straightened his expression and shouted in a deep voice: Generals, listen to your orders!

As soon as the words fell, the soldiers who had just looked sparse and confused instinctively stood still and listened carefully to the military orders - this was obedience engraved in their bones.

What bothers Lu Bu the most is the verbose and vain nonsense, and besides, the target is a stupid soldier who doesn't know how to read a few words?

He introduced his identity concisely and concisely, then pushed Han Xin a step forward, raised his voice a little more, and spoke loudly: Except for the five thousand troops, the rest are commanded by General Han. General Han will live up to my expectations. Be considerate of the soldiers, obey the military orders and the king's orders, arrange troops in formation, attack and defeat the enemy. If anyone dares to defy General Han and openly resists orders, he will be punished under military law and will not be tolerated!

Han Xinxin felt hot, and he calmly faced the shocked gazes of everyone, leaned down and saluted: General, I will accept your order! General, I will do my best to live up to the general's trust!

good!

Lu Bu nodded happily and neatly took off the black cloth on the low table beside him.

When the black cloth fell to the ground, revealing the true appearance of what was underneath, all the soldiers' eyes widened in disbelief!

Under the red sun, the thing shining brightly on the table that made everyone stare was none other than the gold and pearls that Xiang Yu gave to Lu Bu a while ago!

When he made this decision, he did not discuss it with Han Xin beforehand, so Han Xin was shocked and incredulous at this time.

Lu Bu knew very well that in order for soldiers to willingly sacrifice their lives, in addition to heavy penalties for those who disobey orders, there must also be heavy rewards for those who obey orders.

In the Luoyang Palace in his previous life, he had seen countless treasures of the country and treasures of the world. As the Dong thief's pretender who put his life in danger, although he was treated with contempt by the other party, he also gained countless possessions because of it.

Therefore, these golden pearls given by Xiang Yu were not as good as taking off one of Liu Bang's legs to attract Liu Bang's attention. Naturally, he did not hesitate to say so.

With the intention of letting the soldiers charge with him and kill Liu Bang as soon as possible, Lu Bu spent a lot of money, took out all Xiang Yu had given him, and shouted loudly at the soldiers who were staring at the dazzling pile of treasures. He said, Have you seen them all?

There was silence.

Not knowing the intentions and temper of the new commander, everyone did not dare to speak casually, but swallowed involuntarily.

You are all rough people, I won't use those beautiful words to deceive you. Lu Bu didn't even bother to look at the pile of gold, and smiled proudly: You just need to remember, if you are willing to listen to me, you should rush and change. Retreat when you retreat, don't grab when you don't let others do it... These things will definitely be indispensable for you.