Chapter 532 It’s broken, Liu Bei is awesome, my army is awesome, my general is awesome! (Four thousand)
"I have heard of Xiaofu's great name for a long time, and now I see that he is indeed extraordinary!"

Before Gao Shun could fully accept the identity of a loyal minister, something he could not have imagined happened.

Zhang Fei, who was in the main seat, couldn't wait to walk up to him, forced a kind smile on his tough face, and his tone was full of appreciation.

You should know that Gao Shun had previously regarded the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry led by Zhang Fei as Lu Bu's number one enemy. Since the battle of Bingzhou, he had been thinking about how to target the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry.

Who knew that the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry were actually friendly forces?
The commander of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry also admires himself very much?
For the first time, Gao Shun felt flattered.

Just when Gao Shun was at a loss, Zhang Fei grabbed Gao Shun's hand and said, "I have always respected people with talent and virtue. Come on, please sit down, filial father."

"General San San, I am just a warrior. What kind of talent or virtue do I have to deserve such treatment from you, General San San?"

Not only Gao Shun had this question, even Lu Bu was a little confused. Gao Shun was indeed good at training soldiers and was also his most trusted general, but there were also many good trainers in Zhang Fei's army, right?
This question made Zhang Fei ponder. It is impossible to say that the Xianzhen Camp led by Xiaofu defeated my elder brother, right? It is also impossible to say that when Lü Fengxian was captured by Cao Mengde, he begged for his life, while Xiaofu would rather die than surrender, and even scolded Lü Fengxian, right?

Zhang Fei subconsciously looked at Jia Xu, who, waving his feather fan gently, pointed at Mi Fang.

Zhang Fei immediately understood. Wasn't it Mi Zifang who was familiar with Gao Shun? Wouldn't it be normal for this person to speak up? Even though he still had some grudges against Mi Fang in the book, Zhang Fei forced himself to speak in a normal tone: "Mi Zifang highly praised Xiaofu in front of me. Why not let Mi Zifang talk about Xiaofu's talents and virtues?"

"Mi Military Advisor"

Gao Shun looked at Mi Fang. Mi Fang stood up slowly. His brows were relaxed, as if he was recalling something. His voice was calm, as calm as if he was stating a fact.

"Since I joined General Lu's army, although all the soldiers in the three armies are brave and good at fighting, few people except General Lu can be called people with both virtue and talent. Xiaofu is a clean person, has prestige among the soldiers, and does not drink or accept gifts. This is virtue. Xiaofu is good at training soldiers, fights bravely, and acts calmly. This is talent."

"That's right." Zhang Fei couldn't help but cheer for Mi Fang's words, and then he blurted out subconsciously, "As the saying goes, a lotus grows out of mud without being stained, and washes in the clear water without being evil. This is also true for Zhongming, and this is also true for Xiaofu."

Lu Bu nodded in agreement. He couldn't help but think: So that's how it is. No wonder I can entrust important matters to my filial father with confidence.

At the same time, he admired Zhang Fei's eloquent and witty remarks.

Get out of the mud without dyeing, licking and not demon.

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!

But the next moment, Lu Bu's face suddenly turned pale.

And slow!

Zhongming?

Duan Zhongming?
Duan Wei!

Lu Bu raised his eyebrows and instantly realized the problem in Zhang Fei's words.

Comparing Xiaofu with Duan Zhongming, isn't this the same as lumping his troops together with Dong Ze's troops? !
Good, good, good, what a great Zhang Yide!

What a great guy Zhang Yide is!
If it weren't for the fact that I respect you as General Wei's brother, I would have scolded you to death!

Lu Bu clenched his fists.

Mi Fang noticed the change in Lu Bu's expression and reminded him, "Third General, did you let something slip?"

Slipped out?

Zhang Fei followed Mi Fang's gaze and looked towards Lu Bu. When he saw Lu Bu's clenched fist and calm face, he suddenly understood. He immediately added: "General Lu is even more like this in my heart!"

"Even more so." Lu Bu was slightly startled, and the dissatisfaction in his heart disappeared instantly. The corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up, "Third General, you are too kind."

Gao Shun, sitting in the chair, was a little dazed. He had never expected that Zhang Fei would think so highly of him.

How can he be compared with Duan Wei?
Gao Shun had mixed feelings, but he was more moved by the fact that he had met a close friend. He looked at Lu Bu and then at Zhang Fei, and made up his mind.

He stood up and clasped his fists towards Zhang Fei and Lu Bu, "Third General, General Lu. I wonder what your orders are for telling me such an important matter? I will never shirk my responsibility!"

Lu Bu said, "Listen to the Third General."

Gao Shun focused his attention on Zhang Fei, who smiled and said, "I do have something to tell you, Father Xiao. I wonder if you have ever heard of Chen Dao and Chen Shuzhi?"

"Chen Shuzhi? Is it Chen Dao who saved the emperor from danger amidst thousands of troops?" Not to mention Gao Shun, even Lu Bu was shocked. Although Chen Dao made few moves, saving the emperor from danger was enough to make him famous.

Judging from Zhang Fei's words, is he planning to send Gao Shun to work under Chen Dao?
Even Lu Bu was a little jealous, Chen Dao was deeply trusted by the emperor, commanding the palace guards, and was only one step away from Guanglu Xun, one of the Nine Ministers!

"Third General, could it be..." Even Lu Bu was like this, let alone Gao Shun. Gao Shun was a little bit unbelievable. He bit the bullet and asked: "Could it be that the Third General wants me to serve under General Chen?!"

"good."

Gao Shun received a positive answer from Zhang Fei, and he felt dazed.

He could actually go to Chang'an to be an official?

It only took a few years to get from Bingzhou to Chang'an. Gao Shun was in a trance, but he did not forget about Lu Bu. He stood up and asked anxiously, "General, where is General Lu? Where is Military Advisor Mi?"

Zhang Fei patted Gao Shun on the shoulder, signaled Gao Shun to sit down with his eyes, and said with admiration, "Father Xiao has not forgotten his old master until now, he is indeed a loyal man. But Father Xiao does not need to worry, Fengxian's ambition has always been not in Chang'an, but in the world, to be a marquis and a prime minister."

Originally, when Zhang Fei said that Lu Bu's ambition was not in Chang'an, Lu Bu could not help but feel angry.

But as Zhang Fei finished his last words, Lu Bu's anger instantly subsided. He looked at Zhang Fei excitedly, and couldn't help thinking in his heart: The third general is really my confidant!

"That's right! As a husband, I should care about the world and be granted a title of nobility and prime minister!"

Seeing Lu Bu yelling in a hurry, Gao Shun didn't say anything more.

Lü Bu patted his chest and said to Zhang Fei, "Third General, I don't know what your orders are, but I will do my best!"

This time Zhang Fei did not answer but looked at Jia Xu. Jia Xu waved his feather fan and smiled, "This matter concerns the country."

"Oh?" Lu Bu became interested. Being able to make Jia Xu say something like 'concerning the country and the people' meant that this matter must be of utmost importance. If it is completed well, it will definitely be a great achievement! Being granted a title of nobility is not an extravagant hope!
Thinking of this, Lu Bu quickly straightened his body, clasped his fists towards Jia Xu and asked respectfully, "Excuse me, Military Advisor Jia, what exactly is going on?"

"The intermediary."

"what?!"

Lu Bu was stunned for a moment as if struck by lightning. Did he hear it right? A spy? Before he came into contact with the court, he was a spy. Now that he has come into contact with the court, he is still a spy! In this case, hasn't he come into contact with the court for nothing? !
The smile on Lu Bu's face gradually faded, and a trace of anger continued to grow in his heart. Although his face was still respectful, his fists were clenched tighter and tighter.

Mi Fang advised, "General, maybe Jia hasn't finished speaking yet. Calm down, calm down." Sure enough, Jia Xu's voice followed closely, and Jia Xu lowered his eyebrows and sighed continuously, "I know your suffering very well. It's not easy to be a spy in the enemy army. But do you think those noble families are qualified to be high above you? Can they accept that someone like you, who is of humble origin and outstanding talent and virtue, stands above them?"

"Everyone in the world thinks that General Wei, General II, and General III are brave and valiant. Even if there are people who are unwilling to accept the situation, most of them dare not refute it openly, and there are many scoundrels who do bad things behind the scenes."

"If the general gets in on the action, everything will change. The general is as brave as Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. If they get the general's help, they might become careless, and we can seize this rare opportunity to wipe them out."

On the surface, Lu Bu nodded frequently, but in fact he showed little interest. However, hearing that his bravery was not inferior to Guan and Zhang did make him feel better.

But soon Lu Bu changed his mind.

"This is not an easy task, so I will tell General Wei about the general's achievements. Although I cannot let the world know about the general's achievements, the emperor and General Wei will remember the general's achievements, and when the task is completed, it will be time to reward them according to their merits!"

"Are you serious?!" Lu Bu could no longer sit still. He stood up and looked straight at Jia Xu. Although he had repeatedly told himself that he was serving the country, to be fair, he did not help the court in Bingzhou or Liyang. Even in Huainan this time, it was far from what he had planned before.

Let's not talk about whether he could cut off Yuan Shu's head and escape alive in the chaos. Even if he succeeded and survived, how far would these merits be enough for him to go?
Although his previous actions were intended to help the court, no one could confirm it.

In the eyes of the court, wasn't he just abandoning the dark and joining the light? Not to mention being given a title of nobility, being able to command his old subordinates was considered a good thing.

But now with Jia Xu's words, it was completely different. All the previous things could be counted as merits, confirming his identity as a spy. Plus, this time he acted as a spy, maybe he could really be made a marquis!

After sorting out his thoughts, Lu Bu could hardly suppress his excitement, and he was so excited that even his hands were shaking slightly.

He opened his mouth and squeezed out a dry and hoarse voice from his throat, "Are you serious?"

"I am not lying at all!" Jia Xu even put down his feather fan and raised his hand, "If you break this oath, you will be killed by both humans and gods!"

Lu Bu completely believed Jia Xu's words. He immediately clasped his fists and said to Jia Xu: "I am willing to be the emperor and serve General Wei at my whim!"

Zhang Fei suddenly asked, "Fengxian, have you drawn the route that Yuan the thief will take?"

"Of course it's finished." Lu Bu handed the picture to Zhang Fei, and he asked curiously, "Third General, the Yuan thief is rushing to Shouchun overnight. Should we set off immediately?"

"No need. Just send out some scouts to follow them. Don't alert the enemy."

A hint of paleness appeared in the sky, and Yuan Shu finally arrived back in Huainan just as the sun had risen completely.

Normally speaking, it should be easier to return to a place under one's control.

However, Yuan Shu did not feel relieved. Instead, his heart skipped a beat, his eyelids twitched wildly, and even the pale sky in the sky became unpleasant to his eyes.

"What on earth happened?"

Yuan Shu began to murmur in his heart.

"Your Majesty." A big man in military uniform with a sword hanging on his waist walked up to Yuan Shu.

Yuan Shu calmed himself down and revealed the identity of the visitor, "So it's the General of the Western Expedition."

The title of General Zhengxi was naturally conferred by him. His original name was Zheng Bao, a local tyrant in Yangzhou. In order to win the support of Zheng Bao, he spent a lot of effort and even sent Yang Hong out.

After becoming the General of the Western Expedition, Zheng Bao became proud and defiant in front of everyone. He only acted humble in front of Yuan Shu.

But what was a little strange today was that Zheng Bao's face turned pale, his brows were furrowed, and he looked full of worry, as if he had encountered some difficulties.

Yuan Shu frowned slightly, feeling quite dissatisfied with Zheng Bao in his heart. He was a powerful person, but he couldn't even remain calm in the face of danger.

Although he thought so in his heart, Yuan Shu's words were quite calm and gentle, "What's the matter, General Zhengxi? Could it be that Zhang Fei and Guan Yu have caught up with us?"

When mentioning Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, Yuan Shu suddenly became nervous.

Unexpectedly, Zheng Bao shook his head, and Yuan Shu's heart, which had just been hanging in the air, finally relaxed.

Zheng Bao said worriedly, "Your Majesty, the forts along the way are empty. I think the enemy took advantage of the victory and seized the forts we were waiting for."

As Zheng Bao was speaking, he suddenly paused, seeming to want to say something more.

Yuan Shu raised his eyebrows and said, "Speak!"

"Your Majesty, I think we should be careful. Liu Xuande is the most powerful general. Perhaps he has already captured Shouchun. If we go back, we will be walking into a trap."

"Stupid!" Yuan Shu was furious. He wanted to order his men to throw Zheng Bao out. Lu Bu was still suffering, and these cysts were still talking about other things!
If he hadn't taken Zheng Bao's influence into consideration, he would have cursed at him long ago.

Yuan Shu said with a sullen face, suppressing his anger, "Zhang Xun was defeated by Liu Xuande because of his incompetence! How many tens of thousands of soldiers can Liu Xuande have? Once the Chen army leaves the city, they will be powerless! And the walls of Shouchun are high. Once Shouchun is attacked, the defenders from all over Huainan County will surely come to help! It has been a long time. I don't believe that Liu Xuande is still besieging Shouchun!"

"I am asking you how many thousands of soldiers and horses you have in the court?!"

"The total number of old subordinates gathered is 440,000."

Yuan Shu's heart sank as he lost half of his troops in one charge by Zhang Yide.

He was so angry that his teeth itched.

Yuan Shu took a breath and said angrily, "With 40,000 elite troops and reinforcements from all over Huainan County, are they afraid of Liu Xuande? Does Liu Xuande have an army of 100,000 or 200,000? Unless Liu Xuande is a god, how could he come up with an army of 100,000?!"

"This" Zheng Bao thought about it.

Wow, you are so right!
Zheng Bao quickly bowed his head and admitted his mistake, "Your Majesty, it was my fault for not thinking it through. It was my fault for not thinking it through."

Yuan Shu waved his hand, not blaming Zheng Bao at all, and said, "Order the three armies to rush to Shouchun!"

When Yuan Shu and others hurriedly arrived in Shouchun, their eyelids began to twitch wildly. What caught their eyes was the dense crowds of soldiers. The crowded scene was like a living forest.

"How many tens of thousands of soldiers are there?!"

Zheng Bao on the side was even more furious, "Your Majesty, I...I saw the banners of Generals Wu, Le and Li."

“What!” Yuan Shu’s face suddenly changed, and he felt a sharp pain in his heart. He covered his chest with his hands in pain, and his face gradually twisted. He gritted his teeth and said, “Liu Xuande actually let my generals defect?! Damn it, damn it!”

For some reason, Zheng Bao felt that Yuan Shu's face was very green.

(End of this chapter)