The Strongest Lu Bu: Sweeping the World

But this also just shows that in the eyes of the princes, there are only interests and no more hatred. Sun Ce attacked Jingzhou under the banner of avenging his father, so he didn't want to seize the city of Jingzhou.

Jingzhou is rich and prosperous. If it is occupied, it will be of great help to the development of one of the princes.

After Liu Biao won the Yuzhou War, he had greater confidence in the future development of Jingzhou. If the Jingzhou Army can do more in the future wars, he will also become a dazzling existence among the princes.

The Jingzhou family will not slack off when facing the interests of the family. It is of great significance to the Jingzhou family to break through the lands of Xuzhou and Yanzhou and obtain the method of making goods in Lu Bu's hands.

It is not that no family wanted to buy these goods when they went to Xuzhou to do business before, but they were all rejected by Lu Bu. These are the important advantages Xuzhou has in business, even if they are sold to other families for a lot of money, It will be difficult to effectively guarantee the development of Xuzhou in the future.

From a long-term point of view, after greater achievements in business, it has more important significance for the development of the government.

Such a move would offend some families, but in Lu Bu's view, after offending the family, what is it? Anyway, the relationship between him and the wealthy family is not very good.

When the monarch is developing, he is more concerned with his own development. This is actually the same as the development method of the aristocratic family, but the monarch must consider the problem from a higher perspective and consider all the situations as much as possible. Among them, avoid bad things from happening.

After being appointed by Liu Biao, Kuai Yue was full of confidence. Jingzhou's actions this time will bring more attention to the princes of the world. If the joint efforts of the two parties can be successful, it will be of even greater significance.

At that time, when the princes of the world talk about Jingzhou, will they still have the same attitude as before?

The background of Jingzhou is not comparable to that of other princes, even Jizhou.

Jingzhou, which has not experienced war for a long time, has made great achievements in its development. Although Sun Ce has moved to attack Jingzhou, the wars are all outside the city of Jingzhou, and it is difficult to form a greater impact on Jingzhou itself.

Sun Ce often led the army to attack Jingzhou. In the eyes of Jingzhou officials, he was not much different from a clown. He knew that such a move would not succeed, but he wanted to attack Jingzhou. This is a stupid move.

It is undeniable that when Sun Ce led the troops to fight, he was indeed superior. Jiangdong's soldiers were fierce when they fought, but Jiangdong's background was far behind Jingzhou. The strength of both sides Not on a level at all.

Jingzhou often suffers attacks from the Jiangdong Army, which is also a test for the soldiers in Jingzhou. After more training, it will be of great help to the growth of the soldiers in the army.

War can make the soldiers in the army more elite, so that they have greater possibilities when facing war.

The strength and background of Jingzhou are not comparable to that of ordinary princes. If Liu Biao can use Jingzhou's power well, it will not be difficult to rise rapidly among the princes.

The person who was ordered to come to Xiangyang was none other than Yuan Shu's chief shi Yang Hong.

Yang Hong is the counselor under Yuan Shu's command, and he holds a very important weight in Yuan Shu's mind. Normally, Yang Hong is also in charge of the intelligence work under Yuan Shu's rule.

Although Yang Hong failed to play a corresponding role in the battle against Lu Bu in the past, causing the army officers and soldiers to experience a lot of failure, Yuan Shu still trusts Yang Hong.

This alone is enough for Yang Hong to contribute more to Yuan Shu's development.

Coming to Jingzhou this time, Yang Hong is full of confidence. As long as Liu Biao has certain ambitions, as long as the family in Jingzhou wants to achieve greater development, then he will definitely cooperate with Yuan Shu.

Although Yuan Shu has experienced defeat, his own background is still there, and it is still possible to fight Lu Bu.

The next day, Kuai Yue came to Yang Hong's residence. After the two conspired for a long time, Kuai Yue left quite satisfied.

Chapter 669

And Yang Hong looked at Kuai Yue's leaving figure, and also showed a smile. Jingzhou, in terms of cooperation, obviously had expected in advance. Liu Biao has capable people, which is a reasonable thing, otherwise, Liu Biao is in charge of Jingzhou, what can he do?

Liu Biao is not weak among the princes. After the matter of uniting Liu Biao, the next action will be smoother, and everything will wait until next year.

When Yang Hong treated Liu Biao, he was actually contemptuous of it. Jingzhou has such a rich heritage and occupies such a rich place. If the monarch does not do more, it will only make people laugh.

However, Liu Biao failed to do more when he had a strong military force.

Such princes would only balance the interests of the family, but did not mobilize the fighting spirit of the family under their rule.

Now that the troubled times are coming, in the troubled times, if you can't do something correspondingly, even a prince with a solid background will be destroyed, let alone a family.

The current Jingzhou is indeed stable, but when a war breaks out in Jingzhou, what kind of situation will it fall into?

In Yang Hong's view, it is a feat to unite with Liu Biao and fight against Lu Bu.

In fact, Lv Bu should be proud of being able to make Yuan Shu achieve this step. Thinking back to the beginning, when Lv Bu entered Xuzhou, he was not valued by the princes, and Yuan Shu even gave Lv Bu verbal support.

However, in the short period of time Lu Bu entered Xuzhou, Xuzhou has undergone shocking changes, and now he has brought Yanzhou under his rule.

If this situation continues, Lu Bu will grow into a terrifying existence among the princes.

Such a situation was not what Yuan Shu wanted to see. When Lu Bu became stronger, he was the one who was affected.

A battle has already broken out between the two sides, and it has already torn skins. There is a great possibility of another war in the future. In this case, it is better to fight against each other on the surface.

Yuan Shu's influence among the princes was far beyond that of Lu Bu. Although Yuan Shu had failed in the previous war, he still had considerable influence in Yanzhou and Xuzhou by virtue of the name of the Yuan family.

Yang Hong's strategy against Lv Bu was the cruelest strategy. The army suppressed the border, making everyone in Xuzhou and Yanzhou's family feel insecure, and even made a move to seek refuge with Yuan Shu.

The armies of the two sides have not yet fought, and Lu Bu's rule has already fallen apart. How refreshing this is.

After Lu Bu defeated Yuan Shu's army, he should have the consciousness to pay the price, but the time has not come.

Just relying on Lv Bu's strength back then, it would be impossible to defeat Yuan Shu. Even though Lv Bu had a lot of means in his hands, he was unique in attacking the city, but the place Yuan Shu governed, How could it be so easy to occupy.

The confrontation between the princes is a normal thing, the key is to see what achievements the princes can achieve in such a confrontation.

Lu Bu's achievements are not low, but his reputation among the aristocratic families determines that even if Lu Bu wins the battlefield, some families will not move closer to Lu Bu. Isn't this a sad thing.

After discussing the cooperation with Kuai Yue, Yang Hong was not in a hurry to leave Jingzhou. The cooperation between the two parties only reached a preliminary intention, and there are still many things to discuss, especially when it comes to the distribution of benefits. , the two sides will definitely fight hard without giving in.

The princes go to war for their own interests, and with enough interests as the driving force, they will do their best in the battle.

Nowadays, the princes will talk about righteousness when they are fighting, but when it comes to them, how much of it is based on righteousness?

The struggle among princes is nothing more than a struggle for interests.

The powerful princes can occupy more advantages in such a battle, and let the weak princes pay the corresponding price.

Yang Hong was very satisfied with the communication with Kuai Yue. From Kuai Yue's expression, we can see that Liu Biao has great yearning for the alliance between the two parties. There is something in it.

Even if the same situation is placed on other princes, I am afraid that there is no exception. This is the best opportunity to improve one's own strength.

Lv Bu's strength is good, but Lv Bu's reputation determines that as long as he sends troops to attack Lv Bu, he will get the support of more literati, and it will even make the princes who crusade against Lv Bu gain a better reputation. In front of such a reputation, Not many people can refuse.

Liu Biao is a clan member of the Han Dynasty, and he is very important among the princes. When Liu Biao stands up to attack Lu Bu, he will receive even greater support, especially in Jingzhou.

How many literati are still on the sidelines, even in the face of Liu Biao's solicitation, some literati did not show the slightest sign, how can such a situation not make Liu Biao secretly anxious.

It is clear that Jingzhou has many talents, but they cannot be used by Liu Biao, as if there are mountains of gold and silver in front of them, and they cannot get them.

When Liu Biao's reputation among the vassals became more resounding, and after he made greater achievements in the battle against Lu Bu, it is also possible that the heroes of Yanzhou will definitely look at him with admiration and come to seek refuge one after another.

Then Liu Biao will feel more at ease.

However, by cooperating with Liu Biao, Yuan Shu can benefit as much as Liu Biao.

Having Lv Bu watching over him is extremely detrimental to Yuan Shu's development. If he can capture Xuzhou in one fell swoop while attacking Lv Bu, Yuan Shu's strength will improve by leaps and bounds, and Yuan Shu will become the most powerful among the princes at that time. Such a prominent existence, no one in the world can compare with it.

In the hands of Yuan Shu, there is the Jade Seal of the Kingdom. As the main counselor under Yuan Shu's tent, Yang Hong is aware of this situation. Civilian and military generals who follow Yuan Shu will get more glory.

The Yuan family with four generations and three princes is indeed very prominent, but such a prominent family is obviously not enough for the members of the Yuan family. They want to go further on this basis, not the five generations and three princes.

Yuan Shu has ambition, which is also a good thing for the officials under his rule. If the monarch doesn't even have ambition, how can he deserve more civilians and military generals to follow him.

Chapter 670 Liu Biao's Ambition

Although Yuan Shu's character is somewhat problematic in the eyes of the princes, the strength of Yuan Shu's subordinates is now the leader among the princes.

The main reason is that the appearance of Lu Bu disrupted Yuan Shu's deployment. Otherwise, Yuan Shu would be able to occupy more states and counties in a short period of time, holding the Jade Seal of Chuanguo, and commanding the world.

At present, the most important thing is to eradicate Lv Bu and take the rich Xuzhou as his own. It is best to control all the secrets under Lv Bu's rule. In this way, Yuan Shu will have an advantage when facing other princes. More confidence.

Yuan Shao occupies Jizhou and has a place among the princes, but there is still a big gap compared with Yuan Shu.

Together with Liu Biao, the impact on Lu Bu will be great. It is obviously unrealistic to want to do more to block the attacks of the two armies just by relying on the troops of Yanzhou and Xuzhou.

Thinking of the success of this matter, with Yang Hong's disposition, he could not remain calm about the impact Yuan Shu would have.

After the success of the alliance with Liu Biao, he will be a hero under Yuan Shu's command, and his position under Yuan Shu's command will be more stable. Who would dare to challenge his position.

In Liu Biao's study in Jingzhou State Shepherd's Mansion, Liu Biao, Kuai Liang, Kuai Yue and Cai Mao gathered at this time.

The four are the core officials of Jingzhou, and their decisions can affect the future development of Jingzhou.

Seeing Liu Biao cast his gaze, Kuai Yue got up and said, "My lord, I was ordered to discuss with Yang Hong. Now the two parties have initially reached a cooperation, but the distribution of some benefits has not been negotiated properly."

Liu Biao nodded in satisfaction. He admired Kuai Yue's ability, otherwise Kuai Yue would not stand out from the crowd.

The strength of the Kuai family is good, the key is that the family it belongs to must have talents who can support the appearance. If the family is strong, and the members of the family can enter the officialdom, it will be smooth sailing, which is the most important for the future development of Jingzhou. Adverse.

When appointing talents, Liu Biao also has his own methods and methods. The truly talented people can get corresponding attention in the state pastoral mansion. The key is to play a role in the corresponding position, not just talent name.

In the land of Jingxiang, there are many outstanding talents, but the talents who stand out in Jingzhou are only a few people.

Of course, this also has a lot to do with the cooperation between Liu Biao and the aristocratic family.

There is competition among the aristocratic families. The Kuai family is not weak in Jingzhou itself. The members of the family hold important positions and can be accepted by other families. If such a thing falls into the hands of a weaker family If it is on the body, it will be completely different, and it will even attract opposition from many officials.

The big Han is originally controlled by the aristocratic family, even if Liu Biao is a Han clan, this cannot be changed.

"Yiedu has done a good job. In terms of benefits, we must negotiate properly. Yanzhou, this official is determined to win. Not only that, the Xuzhou craftsman workshop's means of making hundreds of swords, as well as the production methods of paper, immortal drunk and immortal jade, I want to get it too," Liu Biao said.

Since they choose to cooperate with Yuan Shu to send troops, they naturally want to maximize their own interests, and the distribution of interests should be completed before the start of the war, otherwise, the alliance between the two parties will definitely have problems.

Yuan Shu and Liu Biao had their own grievances and grievances. Even after the two parties united, they would inevitably have suspicions.

After the distribution of benefits has been negotiated, the rest of the matter is simple. When the two sides are ready, it is time to launch troops against Xuzhou and Yanzhou.

As for what kind of achievements they had when attacking Yanzhou and Xuzhou, it depended on their respective means. Attacking cities not only relied on powerful troops, but also had corresponding means.

Attacking a city is a dangerous thing in itself. If you don't pay enough attention during this process, the soldiers in the army will probably pay more. But all the generals who lead the army understand that for an army, the most difficult The most important thing is to attack the enemy's city.

When attacking a city, the number of losses is often a lot.

Regardless of the large number of soldiers in Jingzhou, if Yanzhou's army tried its best to stop it when it attacked Yanzhou, it would bring even greater casualties to the soldiers of the Jingzhou army.

And after Liu Biao and Yuan Shu reached a cooperation, the cities attacked by the two sides must be different. If they attack the same city, who will belong to it once the city is broken?

At this point, Liu Biao has a clear understanding. Cooperation with Yuan Shu is one aspect. When attacking Lu Bu, he must also maintain sufficient vigilance against Yuan Shu.

The feudal lords used all kinds of means for their own interests, and this can be clearly seen from Yuan Shu's attack on Lu Bu this time. In the face of real interests, any so-called alliance is so fragile.

It is good for the princes to have face, but the key depends on when it is. Abandoning the covenant may attract some discussions, but these discussions are nothing in front of the powerful princes.

As the saying goes, winners and losers, winners have more right to speak, while losers can only bear the price silently.

Liu Biao, who has been in charge of Jingzhou for many years, has a cautious attitude when cooperating with Yuan Shu, which is very necessary.

This alliance with Yuan Shu is to make Jingzhou stronger, not to help Yuan Shu attack Lu Bu.

The powerful Lv Bu can also pose a considerable threat to Jingzhou. In this case, joining Yuan Shu to attack Lv Bu can eliminate this threat and at the same time get enough benefits when attacking Lv Bu.

Immortal jade, paper, immortal drunkenness, these goods are what the merchants of the big man yearn for. If they master the production methods of these things, why not worry about money rolling in.

When it comes to money, it will inevitably appear a bit vulgar, but in the process of the development of the princes, it is impossible to do without the support of money.

The consumption of soldiers in the army and the daily development all require financial support.

Lv Bu's wanton business in Xuzhou and Yanzhou brought a lot of money to Lv Bu, and when Lv Bu traded with merchants, he took the opportunity to hoard a large amount of supplies, which made Lv Bu face the war. Don't need to worry about material issues.

Even after the war started, Lv Bu was able to deal with the enemy by relying on the supplies he had hoarded, and even had to withdraw from the war after the enemy consumed more food and grass.

The abundance of grain and grass resources is not a part of strength.

Chapter 671 Our Army Can Only Win, Not Fail

When the princes were developing their rule, they also attached great importance to the development of the army. This is because they knew that when a war broke out, they needed to rely on the soldiers of the army to charge the battlefield.

And in terms of materials, the princes cannot relax.

The three armies have not moved, and the food and grass go first. If the food and grass are guaranteed, it will be of great help to the army under the princes' command to attack the enemy.

The princes often launch wars in order to obtain more benefits. It is very necessary to ensure that the soldiers in the army have strong combat effectiveness and strong fighting spirit in the war.

Why do the princes show fear when facing Lu Bu? It is because under Lu Bu's command there are soldiers who are good at fighting. The soldiers in the army have no more fear when facing the war. , Dare to give up life and forget death.

Such an army is definitely an existence that cannot be underestimated.

Why Yuan Shu could not win the battle with Lu Bu has a lot to do with the strength of Xuzhou's army.