Before Lu Bu attacked Xiaopei, he promised to use Liu Bei's wealth, silk, food and fodder to labor the army, so the soldiers took the lead bravely.
After Xiaopei was defeated, there was not much grain or rice in the treasury, let alone any money.
Liu Bei has been recruiting troops aggressively during this period, so how much labor will be left for Lu Bu?
Lu Bu had made a promise to his soldiers before the war. If he failed to fulfill his promise, his prestige in the army would be reduced.
Lu Bu didn't like Cao Cao's massacre of the city, but at this time there was nothing he could do to send troops to plunder some property.
He told Cheng Lian and Zhang Liao: "You have to restrain your subordinates and just lend the people some grain, rice and property. Don't harm their lives easily. Go to the village outside the city as much as possible..."
"No." Zhang Liao (Cheng Lian) said in unison.
Chen Gui once served as the prime minister of Xiaopei, and there are many Chen family properties here. Lu Bu still needs to make good friends with the Chen family at this time, so he can't go too far.
Tens of thousands of people looted the surrounding villages. Most of the people watched helplessly as their property was robbed in order to survive. A few people also lost their lives while protecting food.
After half a day of plundering, Lu Bu left 5,000 troops to order Zhang Liao to guard Xiaopei, and then led the army back to Xiapi.
Since Liu Bei's family members included the Mi family, Lü Bu's rat-abusive weapon did not harm him, so Zhang Liao was left to take good care of him in Xiaopei.
Gan Qian took refuge in Ganjiazhuang and just escaped this disaster.
After hiding in the shelter for a day, Lantian brought Gan Qian and his daughter out. At this time, Gan's village felt solemn and desolate, and many crops in the fields had been trampled by people and horses.
Zhang Liao sent his former officials to various places to pacify the people. Hundreds of people from Ganjiazhuang spontaneously gathered at Ganji's home. Only then did they know the usefulness of the cellar dug in Lantian.
Although there were not many casualties this time, most of the bankers' belongings were robbed, and most of the food they had saved in the past two years was moved away, so everyone shed tears of sadness.
"No matter how difficult life is, as long as people are still alive, they must try their best to survive. Everyone should go to the fields to prepare crops as soon as possible, otherwise they will definitely go hungry in the winter." Lan Tian encouraged.
"Young Master, can we all refer to your method of building a shelter?" Li Yang, the banker, asked.
“It can be built, but it’s not easy to make it big, and the site selection needs to be relatively particular,” Lan Tian said.
Li Yang cupped his hands and said, "Then please give me some advice, Young Master."
"Young Master, please give me some advice..." everyone said in unison.
"Okay... everyone, take care of the crops first, and let's do the rest slowly. There should be no military disasters in the short term." Lan Tian encouraged everyone.
Lantian's words were like fairy sounds. After hearing this, the bankers were relieved of their sorrow and returned home one after another.
"I wonder how Xuande is doing..." Gan Qian said worriedly after Zhuang Ke left.
Seeing that Gan Qian was in a low mood, Lan Tian comforted him and said, "Both Guan Yu and Zhang Fei have courage that no man can match. General Liu will be fine with them by his side. I'm sure he will return to Xiaopei."
"Seriously?" Gan Qian said happily.
"When have I ever lied to you? Sister, just keep it in your heart." Lan Tian said with a smile.
If Liu Bei were defeated at this time, he would definitely surrender to Cao Cao. If he hadn't listened to Cao Cao's advice and attacked Yuan Shu, Xuzhou would not have been easily captured by Lu Bu, let alone today's defeat. Boss Cao would definitely help him wipe his ass.
Now Gongsun Zan in the north retreated and defended Yi County after the Battle of Baoqiu. Yuan Shao has almost unified the north of the Yellow River. With the eldest son Yuan Tan also conquering Qingzhou occupied by Tian Kai, Yuan Shao's actual control has reached the south of the Yellow River.
Although Cao Cao and Yuan Shao are still allies, this fragile relationship cannot be maintained forever. With the situation in the north being so severe, Cao Cao naturally does not want Lu Bu to become a threat in the east. Even if he knows that Liu Bei has considerable ambitions, he still wants to drive him away. The tiger devours the wolf to restrain Lu Bu.
After all, Liu Bei is more worthy of Cao Cao's trust than Lu Bu.
On the other hand, when Ji Ling returned from Xiaopei to Shouchun, Yuan Shu became furious after reading Lu Bu's peace letter.
Last time, Han Yin sent a lot of food and grass to Xuzhou, but Lu Bu secretly made trouble and forced Ji Ling to retreat. Although the three books and six recruitments were still preparing according to the procedures, Yuan Shu was already hating Lu Bu at this time.
At this time, the counselors under the tent came up with a plan, saying that Hao Meng, a Hanoi native, had an old relationship with him, so he could be persuaded to rebel against Lu Bu by offering huge profits, and then capture Xuzhou and present it to Yuan Shu.
Yuan Shu was overjoyed after hearing this. He had long wanted to seize Xuzhou, so he ordered this person to go to Xiapi secretly.
Lü Bu was very satisfied after returning from Xiao Pei's victory. He had banquets with everyone for many days until late at night.
One night, at the third watch.
Lu Bu was sleeping soundly on the couch. Suddenly, there was a lot of noise in the house, and the smell of gold and iron wafted in the wind.
The female guard responsible for guarding the backyard came to Lu Lingqi's door to report that an assassin had invaded. Lu Lingqi quickly put on her military uniform and went out. After questioning, she learned that her father's general Hao Meng had rebelled and had already invaded the government office. More than half of the female guards under her command were killed or wounded.
The situation was extremely critical, so Lu Lingqi kicked open Lu Bu's door.
"The ring-eyed thief, how dare you..." Lu Bu was fighting Zhang Fei in his sleep, but was awakened by Lu Lingqi's kicking on the door.
"Father, Hao Meng has rebelled. Please leave with mother quickly." Lu Lingqi pointed to the door and shouted loudly.
"Hao Meng? Not Zhang..." Lu Bu took a closer look, wasn't this his own room? The person next to the pillow was getting dressed in a panic.
"Don't wear armor, it's too late." Lu Lingqi saw that Yan didn't even wear it herself, so she helped Lu Bu to wear it.
At this time, regardless of her nakedness, she took Yan's hand and walked out the door. Lu Bu followed the mother and daughter in a panic, disheveled, and the drunkenness on his body had long turned into cold sweat on his back.
"Miss, the front hall has collapsed. You can leave quickly through the back door." The female guard from before urged.
Lu Lingqi took her parents and fled according to the instructions. When she came out of the back door, she heard the noise in the city. Lu Lingqi asked Lu Bu: "Father, the city of Xiapi is in chaos now. I don't know how many rebels Hao Meng has entangled with. What should we do now?" Where to go?”
"You can go to Gao Shun and fall into the camp." Lu Bu said with certainty.
Lu Lingqi nodded, thinking that it coincided with my thoughts. She thought her father had sobered up.
Because Hao Meng's troops were limited, he was unable to control the four gates of Xiapi in a short time, which allowed Lu Lingqi and the others to escape after hiding in the city for an hour.
The three of them came to the trapped camp. Gao Shun saw Lu Bu in a state of embarrassment and knew that something big had happened in the city.
"Hao Meng dares to betray me, Hao Meng dares to betray me..."
While Lu Bu was chattering, Gao Shun invited Lu Bu to take a seat in the main tent, then clasped his fists and said, "My lord, you guys should rest here first. I will lead my troops into the city immediately to put down the rebellion."
"Okay, Wenyuan is currently in Xiaopei, Xiapi can only rely on you." Lu Bu said breathlessly.
"Lord, don't worry."
Gao Shun's camp had strict military discipline and was the most elite infantry under Lu Bu's tent. Before sending troops to quell the rebellion, he asked his deputy Xu Shuang to protect Lu Bu's safety.
Most of Gao Shun's generals knew Lu Lingqi. While they were waiting for news about Gao Shun, Xu Shuang whispered to Lu Lingqi: "I heard that my lord attacked Xiaopei a few days ago and allowed his soldiers to loot the village after the war. Ganjiazhuang should also be there." in..."
"What? How is Lan Ziyu?" Lu Lingqi asked anxiously.
Xu Shuang shook his head and said: "I have also heard rumors from other camps in the past two days. General Gao may know the specific situation better."
Lu Lingqi stamped her foot angrily, "Humph, this guy Gao Shun has started hiding things from me now."
