Chapter 17: Exploring Luoyang and accepting Li Su
"Gao Shun, I need to go to Luoyang for something. You will take care of the military affairs. You and General Cao will discuss the specific matter. If anyone asks about me, just say that I am ill. See you.
No guests." Lu Bu said as he took off his armor.
"General, Luoyang is where Dong Zhuo's heavy troops are located. How can you put yourself in danger? If something happens to the general, where will Bingzhou go? I hope the general will think twice!" Gao Shun suddenly became anxious.
"Shunzi, it's not like you don't know my martial arts. Besides, I'm not going there blatantly, but quietly going to see an old friend. I will definitely return in three to five days. If everything goes as expected, there will be no allies next.
It's such a big battle." Lu Bu comforted himself. After receiving the letter sent by Li Su, he was already on the way to Luoyang. Jia Xu was a famous counselor.
A general is easy to come by, but a good counselor is even rarer.
"General..."
"There's no need to say it. This matter has been settled. I must not reveal my entry into Luoyang." Lu Bu waved his hand. He had high expectations for Jia Xu and naturally did not want to miss it.
Seeing that Lu Bu's intention had been decided, Gao Shun and Cao Xing had no choice but to accept the order, praying in his heart that Lu Bu would return smoothly and that the princes would not show up.
After changing into ordinary clothes and being alone, Lu Bu felt much more at ease. With the experience of a special forces soldier, walking in the mountains and forests was a common occurrence. It was not easy for ordinary people to find him. Besides, Luoyang City was so
Even if Dong Zhuo has more people, it is impossible to search every corner carefully. As long as he is careful, there will be no serious problems. As long as he can see Jia Xu and successfully recruit him, the risk is worth taking.
Walking day and night, Lu Bu soon arrived at Luoyang City. Even though he had seen Luoyang several times, Lu Bu still sighed. It was worthy of being the capital of the Han Dynasty. With such a wide moat and tall city walls, I am afraid that the coalition of princes would not last more than three years.
Don't even think about conquering it in five years.
Mixing in with the people, Lu Bu easily entered Luoyang City. After disguising himself, he was not worried that anyone would recognize him.
Along the way, I saw panicked faces on the faces of the people, and groups of cavalry were rampaging through the streets. Many shops were empty, leaving only empty houses, with messy items and blood stains clearly visible in the houses.
"Old man, what's going on here?" Lu Bu asked curiously. When he came to Luoyang before, the scene here was a scene of peace and prosperity. Within a few months, it turned into a chaotic situation.
Dong Zhuo's ability should not be underestimated.
"Brother, hurry up and run away. There are soldiers looting everywhere in the city right now. Many girls from good families have also been...also..." The old man seemed to have remembered something sad and couldn't stop crying. He waved his hands and ran away.
Seemed to have left.
In Lu Bu's eyes, the prosperous Luoyang was in panic, and everyone was in danger. From time to time, you could see people being pushed and yelled at by soldiers in groups of three or five, the cries of young children, the scolding of soldiers, and the resistance of the people.
Together they form a strange landscape in the capital.
"Master Jun, the grassroots are businessmen in Luoyang City, how could they rebel? Master Jun, please have mercy."
The sergeant kicked him arrogantly. Unable to forgive his hatred, he drew his sword and beheaded him. He snorted coldly: "I said you were a rebel, so you are a rebel."
"It seems that Luoyang City is going to be in chaos." Lu Bu sighed softly and left quickly.
Li Su had a house in Luoyang City, which Dong Zhuo had given to his subordinates casually in order to win people's hearts. Anyway, as long as there were officials who opposed him in the court, a house in the city would be vacant.
There were pavilions, pavilions, and winding paths leading to secluded places. Lu Bu nodded slightly. It seemed that Li Su was doing well in Luoyang City.
"Fengxian, I didn't expect you to come here? This is Luoyang." Li Su was very surprised when he recognized Lu Bu. After all, Lu Bu is also one of the princes. There is no need to come to Luoyang just to see Jia Xu. Besides,
Jia Xu didn't explicitly say that he wanted to defect to him. Wouldn't it be dangerous if he reported to Dong Zhuo? However, he still admired Lu Bu's courage.
"Weigong, why are people in Luoyang City so panicked? Is something big happening?" Lu Bu asked.
Li Su carefully checked the door carefully and then closed the door and said in a low voice: "To be honest, Feng Xian, the Prime Minister is moving the capital to Chang'an. Luoyang City is full of rebellious sergeants. Many wealthy households have been labeled as rebels and have been arrested."
Loot everything." Speaking of this, Li Su showed a look of unbearability.
"Moving the capital? Now that the princes have not conquered Sishui Pass, and the walls of Luoyang City are high and thick, you want to leave now?" Lu Bu said in surprise. In his opinion, Dong Zhuo still has a great chance of winning. Although the princes have fewer troops and horses,
There are too many, lack of training, and people's hearts are not unified. It is difficult to form combat effectiveness in a short period of time. In addition, there are more than one loser like Yuan Shu. There is not much chance of driving Dong Zhuo away.
"Fengxian, if there is a loss at Sishui Pass, the coalition forces can attack Hulao and attack Luoyang. The prime minister is unwilling to take risks. There is a nursery rhyme in the market, "There is a Han in the east and a Han in the west. Only when the deer walks into Chang'an can there be no danger.
Because of this difficulty, the Prime Minister is even more eager to move the capital." Li Su said.
"So the old thief Dong Zhuo is not at Sishui Pass?" Lu Bu asked in surprise. Unexpectedly, the old thief Dong Zhuo left unknowingly. The intelligence of the princes was still too poor. In addition, after several days of siege, the princes attacked the city.
The momentum has weakened, and naturally there is no way to explore the real situation in the customs.
"Yes, Prime Minister has returned to Luoyang a few days ago."
"Dong Zhuo is eager to move the capital to Chang'an. I'm afraid it's not as simple as a nursery rhyme, right?"
"In advance, the princes have raised their troops to attack Luoyang. Once they occupy the passes around Luoyang, the prime minister will have no way to retreat." Li Su sighed.
"That's it." Lu Bu nodded. The princes had more soldiers and horses than Dong Zhuo, and the righteousness was on the side of the princes. All counties and counties responded to each other. If Luoyang was really blocked, Dong Zhuo would not be able to escape.
"Wei Gong, now Dong Zhuo's rebellious behavior has made people angry. Although Bingzhou is barren, it is the hometown of you and me. Why don't we join hands?" Lu Bu advised again.
"This?" Li Su was very confused. On the one hand, he represented the imperial court, and on the other hand, he was an old friend. He was no longer very optimistic about the imperial court.
After returning to Luoyang from Lu Bu's camp, the idea of returning to Bingzhou with Lu Bu and achieving great achievements flashed through his mind.
"There must be a place for Wei Gong in Bingzhou." Lu Bu said slowly, staring at Li Su.
Feeling Lu Bu's sincerity, Li Su thought for a long time, prostrated himself and said slowly: "My lord, Su is willing to dedicate himself to my lord's great cause."
Lu Bu hurriedly helped Li Su up: "Wei Gong, you and I can still be equal as usual."
"Lord, no, we can't make a square circle without following the rules." Li Su insisted.
"Then let's go to Yi Weigong." Lu Bu said with a smile: "With Weigong's help, our army will be even more powerful."
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