Guo Jia was really free and happy for a few days in Pengcheng.
Others knew that Lu Bu was a discerning man. Since Lu Bu treated the young, drunken and lustful Guo Jia with special eyes, he must have something to offer him, so they did not dare to neglect him.
Even the two miraculous doctors Hua Tuo and Zhang Zhongjing gave Guo Jia a consultation. They both believed that Guo Jia was addicted to alcohol and sex and was born weak. If he continued like this, his life would not last long.
Zhang Zhongjing gave him a nourishing prescription, and Hua Tuo also taught him a set of Five Animal Operas to practice morning and night.
Although I'm a little reluctant to leave, it's only been a month since I came out, and I have to go back to work.
Hearing that Guo Jia was going back to Yecheng, Lu Bu hosted a banquet to see him off.
During this period, Guo Jia had some understanding of Lu Bu's governing philosophy and some new policies. He also knew that Lu Bu was not the kind of person who lives in peace and quiet, but a person with great ambitions.
However, he still wanted to see what Lu Bu's strategic vision was.
Because during the dinner, Guo Jia asked Lu Bu: "Marquis Wen, although you are now dominating Xuzhou, have you ever thought that Xuzhou has a flat terrain and is completely undefeable? It is also long and narrow from north to south. If you want to be stable, you need to build a stronghold in each county. Only by setting up heavy defense."
Lu Bu laughed and asked, "Fengxiao, have you ever thought that if you were on Cao Cao's side, you would have the same problem?
The Yan and Yu states he occupies are both bordering on me, and there is no danger to defend them. I can lead troops into his territory from anywhere! "
"Ah, this..." Guo Jia was confused by the question. He was stunned for a while and then smiled: "They say that Marquis Wen is the number one hero in the world. He is indeed so heroic!"
Lu Bu said: "My philosophy is that the number of soldiers should not be too many. Although you have lived in Pengcheng for a few days, you have never seen how I train soldiers and horses. You will know when you do.
Moreover, you must be able to tell that I am deliberately sowing discord between Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, right?
If Cao Cao is worried about Yuan Shao in the north and Liu Biao in Jingzhou, do you think he would still dare to take advantage of me?
Before my foundation is firmly established, the more complicated the situation in the world is, the more beneficial it will be to me. Do you think this is the truth? "
Guo Jia nodded in agreement.
Lu Bu really has a gap in his chest!
He has already made up his mind to follow this Ming Gong from now on!
Early the next morning, Guo Jia reluctantly said goodbye to Lu Bu and several maids, and embarked on the return journey.
Looking at Guo Jia's reluctant expression, Lu Bu knew that he could not escape from his grasp.
But he still said hypocritically: "Fengxiao, please take care of yourself along the way! It's more serious to come back early!"
However, Guo Jia only felt that Lu Bu was showing his true feelings without any pretense, so he said:
"Just don't worry, Marquis Wen. I will return to Pengcheng after the settlement with Yuan Shao is clear!"
Lu Bu said: "Okay! Okay! Then I'll wait for you to come back and take care of you!"
Hey, by the way, if Fengxiao has any like-minded friends, just bring them!
Your friends are my friends! When you come, I will treat you politely! "
Guo Jia burst into tears with gratitude and left Pengcheng crying.
The shortest way is to take advantage of others and take advantage of them. What's more, Guo Jia relies on Lu Bu for eating, drinking and having fun in Pengcheng these days?
After returning to Yecheng and meeting Yuan Shao, I had to speak for Lu Bu.
However, Guo Jia is a smart man, and naturally he will not openly talk about Lu Bu's benefits directly in front of Yuan Shao.
It is only said that Lu Bu is a hero who is loyal, trustworthy and loyal to the court, and he is quite heroic.
In comparison, Cao Cao naturally became a despicable villain who was untrustworthy and loved to play tricks.
In addition, this time Lu Bu also dragged Guo Jia's hand to bring many gifts to Yuan Shao, and Yuan Shao naturally felt that he had gained face.
In contrast, what Cao Cao did made Yuan Shao a little dissatisfied.
After Guo Tu left, although Cao Cao was polite on the surface, when it came to asking him to send troops and food to support Yuan Shao, Cao Cao seemed a little evasive.
In fact, this cannot be completely blamed on Cao Cao. After all, when Yuan Shu, the defender on the road, was in Yuzhou, he scraped the land very hard to satisfy the war and his own luxurious life.
Although Cao Cao won the entire Yuzhou, Yuzhou is now impoverished and the people are still crying for food.
Moreover, Cao Cao has just mobilized his army. Where can he find sufficient food to support Yuan Shao?
But Cao Cao also knew that Yuan Shao at this time was no longer the passionate young man who killed the eunuchs in Luoyang City and dared to fight Dong Zhuo in front of all the civil and military officials after Dong Zhuo entered the capital.
Ever since the eighteen princes attacked Dong Zhuo and Yuan Shao became the leader of the alliance, his whole person has changed.
If Yuan Shao's request is not met now, Yuan Shao will definitely hold a grudge and wait for an opportunity to retaliate against himself.
After weighing the pros and cons, Cao Cao tightened his belt and gathered 20,000 shi of grain and 10,000 troops to support Yuan Shao.
Let's talk about Guan Yu. He traveled day and night along the way, and Guan Yu finally met Liu Bei in Xinye.
As Lu Bu expected, Liu Paopao's name was not for nothing.
After the defeat of Pengcheng, they met Zhang Fei. The two brothers discussed it and went directly to Jingzhou to join Liu Biao.
Liu Biao also gave face to his distant relative, who was also a member of the Han clan, and personally went outside the city to greet Liu Bei. After being treated as a distinguished guest, Liu Biao also allowed him to station troops in the new field.
Of course, it was said that he was stationing troops, but Liu Bei didn't have many troops. Liu Biao would not be kind enough to give Liu Bei many elite troops, but just let him recruit troops in Xinye.
Moreover, Xinye was in charge of the northeast of Xiangyang in Jingzhou Prefecture, and Liu Biao also wanted to use Liu Bei as the vanguard.
But Liu Bei was very satisfied with the result.
After all, now that he has a place to stay and a high degree of autonomy, he can continue to convince others with his virtue and show his charm of loving the people like his own son.
The only thing that annoyed Liu Bei was that a group of storytellers came from nowhere and told all kinds of unofficial history in Xinye, including how Liu Bei killed his wife and ate meat, how he betrayed Lu Bu and other disgraceful things.
Obviously, this is Lu Bu's little trick again!
At first Liu Bei wanted to use thunderous means to suppress them, but the more he suppressed these rumors, the more they spread, and few of the real rumor makers were caught.
Liu Bei had no choice but to give up. He could only believe that he would see people's hearts over time and use his loyalty and benevolence to make these rumors self-defeating.
But it was said that after Guo Jia finished his mission, he had to tell Xun Yu what he had seen.
After hearing this, Xun Yu pondered for a moment and asked, "So, Fengxiao, are you going to join Lu Bu?"
Guo Jia nodded and said: "A scholar will die for his confidant. Marquis Wen not only understands me, but he is also a true hero with the world in mind!
It is my destiny to be able to assist such a wise master.
Brother Wen Ruo, there are some things that only you and I can talk about. Although Yuan Shao treats you as a distinguished guest, Yuan Shao is narrow-minded and jealous, so it may be difficult for him to achieve great things!
How could Wen Ruo not join me to join the Ming Lord and secure a bright future for himself? "
Xun Yu smiled bitterly and shook his head and said, "How can I be as free and carefree as Brother Fengxiao?
Not to mention anything else, my wife, children, and children are all in Yecheng now. Do you think Yuan Shao will let me leave Yecheng with my family and join Lu Bu? "
"Uh..." Guo Jia was also speechless.
Xun Yu said: "There is no room for two tigers in one mountain, not to mention there are so many tigers in the Central Plains!
It is said that one day Yuan Shao and Lu Bu will meet with swords, and we will be enemies by then!
If I become a prisoner, please kindly say a few words for me! "
Guo Jia also smiled bitterly and said: "Who can predict what will happen in the future? I just hope that day comes later!"
