"The last general Yang Huai has met Marquis Wen."
When Lu Bu saw Yang Huai, he was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed.
"General Yang, I didn't expect you to come here in person, but you are quite brave!"
Yang Huai hurriedly handed over his hand, "Since the last general has agreed to surrender, I naturally dare not neglect it."
Coming here this time was also Yang Huai's decision after careful consideration.
According to the favorable conditions, it is of course better to join Liu Bei in Xuzhou. After all, Liu Bei is now the pastor of Xuzhou, and Lu Bu is just entrenched in Xiaopei.
However, Yang Huai also knew very well that Xuzhou was just using them, and it might not be easy to join them.
The most important thing is that the Taishan Army's strength has been greatly reduced, and it must find a party to join in order to find a way to survive.
Although Lu Bu only occupied Xiaopei, through this battle, Yang Huai had discovered that Lu Bu's army was very strong!
Moreover, he had also heard of Lu Bu's reputation, so he knew that Lu Bu would never stay in Xiaopei forever.
Now was definitely the best time to take refuge, so after some thought, Yang Huai finally decided to take refuge in Lu Bu completely and gamble on the future.
Chen Gong frowned slightly, "General Yang, you are here in a hurry. Do you have anything important to say?"
Yang Huai cupped his hand and said, "Marquis Wen, I'm here to apologize."
Lu Bu was stunned, "What crime is General Yang guilty of?"
Yang Huai said slowly, "Marquis Wen, please let Mi Fang go."
Chen Gong suddenly said, "Why did General Yang let Mi Fang go?"
Yang Huai cupped his hands and said, "Marquis Wen, the reason why I let Mi Fang go is because he is likely to send another batch of grain."
Hearing this, Lu Bu's eyes lit up, he waved his hand and said with a smile, "Mi Fang, there is nothing to worry about, but will the food that General Yang said be delivered really?"
Yang Huai shook his head, "Not necessarily!"
Lu Bu didn't expect Yang Huai to be so frank, and asked with a smile, "General Yang, since you know it's not certain, why did you let him go?"
Yang Huai sighed and said, "Marquis Wen, there is a shortage of food now. As long as there is a glimmer of hope, I think we should not let it go."
At this point, Yang Huai paused for a moment before continuing, "Although I have taken refuge with Marquis Wen for these grains, it is not suitable for outsiders to know about it, and I need to hide it for a while.
Therefore, I came here in person to discuss this matter with Marquis Wen. "
Hearing this, Lu Bu's eyes lit up, and just as he was about to speak, Chen Gong suddenly said, "General Yang, do you want to wait for those grains?"
Yang Huai cupped his hands and said, "Exactly."
Chen Gong frowned, "But how can we prove that you sincerely surrender to Marquis Wen?"
This question is also what Lu Bu wants to know.
Yang Huai said he wanted to surrender, but as long as he didn't bring troops and horses over, if he rebelled midway, no one would be able to stop him.
Hearing this, although Yang Huai had expected it, he still smiled bitterly.
"Marquis Wen, I can't prove it."
At this point, Yang Huai sighed and said, "Marquis Wen, if you don't believe it, you can send someone to monitor him. I welcome you with your hands raised."
Chen Gong frowned and was about to speak when Lu Bu suddenly waved his hand and said with a smile, "Since General Yang has sincerely come to seek refuge, there is no need to doubt him."
After saying these words, Lu Bu shouted to the door, "Come here, put the wine on the table, I want to help General Yang wash away the dust."
Yang Huai hurriedly handed over his hand, "Thank you Marquis Wen."
Soon, Zhang Hu led people to bring some food and wine and placed them in front of everyone.
The three of them drank and chatted happily. After drinking for three rounds, Yang Huai felt that the wine was too strong. After only a few drinks, he was already a little dizzy.
"Marquis Wen, I really can't drink anymore. Please forgive me."
Lu Bu nodded, picked up the wine glass in front of him, and said with a smile, "General Yang, what do you think of this glass now?"
Yang Huai hurriedly picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp. You were about to speak, but suddenly felt dizzy, flopped down on the table, and fell asleep.
Chen Gong frowned when he saw Yang Huai was so drunk, "It seems that General Yang is not good at drinking!"
Lu Bu nodded, "Zhang Hu, send General Yang to rest."
"As you command!"
After everyone left, Lu Bu drank two more glasses of wine, then stood up and walked out of the tent.
"Zhang Hu, which tent is General Yang in? Take me to see him."
"As you command!"
Zhang Hu hurriedly led Lu Bu to the tent where Yang Huai was resting. Before he could get closer, he heard a loud snoring sound coming from inside, "Marquis Wen, General Yang is inside."
Lu Bu nodded and said slowly, "Zhang Hu, I'm going to see General Yang. You wait outside to guard. No one is allowed to enter without my order. Do you understand?"
Zhang Hu hurriedly handed over his hand and said, "I understand."
Lu Bu walked into the tent, looked at the sleeping Yang Huai, nodded, and then said silently in his heart.
"Portal!"
As the words fell, the space was slightly dazed, and the portal appeared out of thin air in the middle of the tent.
Lu Bu walked to the bed, grabbed Yang Huai with one hand, and immediately entered the portal.
When Lu Bu put Yang Huai on the ground, he was still asleep and snoring loudly.
Lu Bu looked at Yang Huai lying on the ground. Sure enough, just as he thought, a loyalty point appeared above his head.
70 points!
Lu Bu took a look at Yang Huai's loyalty value, nodded with satisfaction, then lifted him up and followed the portal back to the tent. The portal disappeared from the tent the moment the two stepped out.
Yang Huai was really drunk. After being tortured by Lu Bu, his snoring was interrupted several times, but he still didn't wake up.
Lu Bu looked at Yang Huai on the bed, with a smile on his lips.
Yang Huai has a loyalty level of 70, which is pretty good. After all, he just came here, so how could he have such high loyalty?
It can be said that as soon as Yang Huaigang came over, his loyalty value reached 70 points, which was already quite difficult.
At least now it is certain that Yang Huai is sincerely seeking refuge, and what he says must also be sincere.
The reason why Lu Bu got Yang Huai drunk was because only in the portal could he see other people's loyalty points.
The effect was good. Even if Yang Huai was fast asleep, Lu Bu had already grasped his loyalty.
…
The next day, Chen Gong had something on his mind and came to see Lu Bu early.
"Marquis Wen, what do you think about Yang Huai's matter?"
After thinking about it all night yesterday, Chen Gong couldn't come up with a good solution, so he asked this question.
Lu Bu smiled slightly and said, "Gongtai, in your opinion, how should we act?"
Chen Gong smiled bitterly and shook his head, "I have thought about it for a long time, and it seems that there is really no other way except sending someone to monitor it."
At this moment, there were hurried footsteps outside the door.
"Marquis Wen, General Yang wants to see you."
Lu Bu nodded, "Let him come in."
Soon, Yang Huai, who looked embarrassed, walked in from the door. When he saw Lu Bu, he hurriedly handed over his hand.
"I will finally meet Marquis Wen."
At this point, Yang Huai did not wait for Lu Bu to speak, and said hurriedly, "Marquis Wen, I was really rude last night. Please forgive me, Marquis Wen."
Lu Bu waved his hand, "General Yang has a straightforward temper. I like people like this, so how can I blame him?"
Yang Huai hesitated for a moment, then raised his hand and asked, "Marquis Wen, I also know that there is something wrong with what I said yesterday, so when I go back today, I will lead my troops here immediately."
Lu Bu smiled and asked, "General Yang, if you come here with your troops, how will the plan you mentioned be completed?"
Yang Huai was stunned for a moment, then said with a wry smile, "I will obey Marquis Wen's orders in everything."
Lu Bu nodded, "In this case, I have decided to do as you say. For the time being, you will stay in the military camp and wait for the food sent from Xuzhou."
Chen Gong, who was standing aside, smiled and said, "General Yang, in order to make it easier for Marquis Wen to know the situation there, we are going to send some people there."
Hearing this, Yang Huai felt a chill in his heart. He knew that sending messages was only one of the tasks of the people sent by Chen Gong. The most important thing was to stick to themselves!
But this is human nature. I have just surrendered, so how can I gain Lu Bu's trust?
"I will obey my orders."
Lu Bu suddenly waved his hand, "Gongtai, it's better not to mention the matter of sending people there again."
Having said this, Lu Bu turned to look at Yang Huai and said slowly, "General Yang, I believe in you and will not send any soldiers forward. I hope you will not disappoint me in this way."
"Marquis Wen?"
Hearing these words, Chen Gong's expression changed, and when he was about to speak, he was interrupted by Lu Bu waving his hand.
"Gongtai, since General Yang is willing to come to seek refuge, he must be sincere. If he still sends people to monitor him, wouldn't it mean that he has General Yang's heart in mind."
Hearing this, Yang Huai was shocked, and a warm current surged in his heart, and he hurriedly handed over his hand, "Marquis Wen trusts me so much, I will never let Marquis Wen down."
Chen Gong still wanted to persuade him, but seeing that Lu Bu had made up his mind, he could only smile bitterly.
Lu Bu nodded, "General Yang, it's already getting late. You should go back first. After the matter is completed, I will have a drink with you."
…
Yang Huai walked out of the military camp and looked at the sunshine in the sky, suddenly feeling particularly bright.
The uneasiness I felt when I first arrived at the military camp has long since dissipated. At this moment, my heart is filled with gratitude.
He never expected that Marquis Wen would believe in him so much. This was something he had never imagined before he came.
But this is fine. Since Marquis Wen believes in himself, it means that his choice is right. Here, if he can gain Marquis Wen's trust, he will have a bright future.
Yang Huai took a deep breath and took long strides towards the soldiers who greeted him in front.
An unprecedented heat spread in his heart, making his whole body full of strength.
If Marquis Wen treats me like this, I will never let Marquis Wen down.
…
"Marquis Wen, isn't it inappropriate to let General Yang go back alone like this?"
Yang Huai had just left, and Chen Gong could not wait to speak.
Lu Bu turned his head to look at Chen Gong and asked slowly, "Gongtai, do you think General Yang is not sincere in seeking refuge?"
Chen Gong smiled bitterly and shook his head, "Marquis Wen, whether it's true or not, we shouldn't be defenseless!
The food is a small matter, but if General Yang has evil intentions, the consequences will be disastrous! "
Lu Bu laughed and waved his hand, "Gongtai, have you forgotten a sentence: Don't trust those you employ, and don't trust those you doubt."
At this point, Lu Bu's tone paused, and then he spoke loudly.
"Since General Yang has surrendered to me, I will give him a chance to prove himself.
If General Yang betrays me, I can only say that I have misjudged the person. But if General Yang sincerely surrenders to me, wouldn't I gain a general? "
"But!"
Seeing that Lu Bu had made up his mind, Chen Gongneng could only wave his hands with a wry smile, "In this case, we can only proceed with caution."
Lu Bu suddenly asked, "Gongtai, do you think Xuzhou will send food?"
Hearing the question, Chen Gong frowned slightly, and then said slowly, "If Xuzhou is determined to be evil and does not want to confront us head-on, then it can only use the Taishan Army. The food will most likely be sent to us."
After hearing this, Lu Bu nodded, "In that case, I will accept the food sent."
Chen Gong waved his hand, "Marquis Wen, but we have to guard against it. Liu Bei will directly send troops to deal with us."
At this point, Chen Gong paused and then said with a smile, "But this possibility is not high. If Liu Bei sends troops at this time, we can publicize that he is making decisions for the gentry who are harming the people.
By that time, Liu Bei's reputation has been discredited, and we can take the opportunity to take control of Xuzhou. It is impossible for him to not think of this, so the chance of him sending troops is not high. "
Hearing this, Lu Bu laughed loudly, "If this is the case, he can only send more food, haha!"
…
Xuzhou.
"What?"
Mi Zhu's face turned livid and he roared angrily, "You said Lu Fengxian stole the food?"
Mi Fang nodded repeatedly, "Brother, it's true. Lu Fengxian sent troops to pretend to be remnants of the Yellow Turban Army and robbed us of 3,000 shi of food. This revenge must be avenged."
Mi Zhu remembered that in this short period of time, he had lost 6,000 shi of grain, and the matter had not been completed. He suddenly slammed the table angrily and gritted his teeth.
"Waste, it's all waste, it's a waste of so much of my food.
Lu Fengxian, I must avenge this! "
Li Fu hurriedly handed over his hand, "Should I inform Liu Shijun about this and ask him to send troops to attack Xiaopei?"
Mi Zhu narrowed her eyes slightly, and after pondering for a long time, she said slowly, "Go and inform Mr. Chen about this, and we will go find Mr. Liu together."
Li Fu hurriedly handed over his hands, "Brother, I'm going right now!"
…
"You mean the food was taken away by Lu Fengxian?"
When Chen Gui heard the news, she was not as shocked as Mi Zhu. After all, the food was not hers, so she could still maintain her identity.
Li Fu hurriedly handed over his hand, "In addition to the food being robbed, even Chang Xi, the leader of the Taishan Army, has also been killed."
Chen Gui nodded and asked slowly, "Mi Biejia, what do you say?"
"Mi Biejia asked you to go to see Liu Shijun together, hoping to persuade Liu Shijun to send troops to Xiaopei."
Chen Gui pondered for a moment and nodded, "You go back first, just say I will go right away."
Chen Deng, who had been silent until Li Fu left, said disdainfully, "I thought Chang Xi had some ability, but now it seems that he is just a useless waste. It is a pity to waste all that food."
