Chapter 17 Bad News
Xuzhou, Xiapi, General's Mansion.
In the depressed and uneasy atmosphere, there was a faint feeling of anxiety. Chen Gong, Zhang Liao, Gao Shun, Zhao Yun, Taishi Ci, Wei Xu, Cheng Lian, Hou Cheng, Song Xian and other generals under Lu Bu gathered here, and sobbing sounds came from the room, which was the crying of Lu Bu's wife and daughter.
Today's victory was a happy event, but Lu Bu suddenly fainted without warning in the military camp. When everyone carried Lu Bu home in a row, they saw that Lu Bu was completely breathless. This scared everyone. There was no way to avoid this scene in Lu Bu's wife and daughter.
"Old Zhou, how is the lord's injury?" Chen Gong suppressed the anxiety in his heart and looked at the doctor in front of him and asked.
Xia Pi was able to survive until now, not because Lu Bu prepared countless backup plans in advance, and the grain and sufficient water supply of the cellar were not enough to make up for the morale downturn. The one who really allowed Xia Pi to support the soldiers of the three armies until now was Lu Bu. He was the belief of the three armies and the soul of the generals.
Now that Lu Bu has fallen without warning, it will be a great blow to both the morale of the army and the morale. If Lu Bu is not present, no one will be able to revitalize the morale of the army. Even the four generals Zhang Liao, Gao Shun, Zhao Yun and Taishi Ci who have always been entrusted with important tasks by Lu Bu, they are all generals, but they do not have the appeal of Lu Bu.
Lu Bu has always had a kind of magic. As long as he appears on the battlefield, even if his morale is sluggish, he can regain confidence in the soldiers. It seems that as long as he is there, there will be no battle that cannot be won. This is the charm of Lu Bu. Lu Bu on the battlefield is invincible, no matter how many enemies there are.
But now, Lu Bu suddenly fell. Although there were many powerful generals in the army, whether it was Zhao Yun, who was extremely brave, Chen Gong, who was majestic in the army, Taishi Ci, who was as good as a archery skill, or Zhang Liao, who was both brave and capable, it was not enough to replace Lu Bu's position in Xia Pi.
When everyone heard this, they looked at the doctor, with a little expectation in their eyes. They were looking forward to Lu Bu but they were too tired. They were looking forward to the doctor saying nothing serious.
However, the doctor slowly shook his head in the eyes of everyone: "The pulse is gone, and there is no hope of life. I wish I could say bluntly, you should prepare for the funeral for Mr. Wen..."
"Mens doctor, how dare you say it again!" Taishici's eyes suddenly turned red, he grabbed the doctor's collar and lifted the other party up directly.
"Everything I said is true. Wen Hou died of illness, and I felt uncomfortable, but...ah~" Looking at Taishi Cihu's eyes filled with tears, the old doctor sighed: "Everyone, please feel sorry."
"Ziyi!" Zhang Liao held Taishici's arm and shook his head. Taishici withdrew his hand a little unwillingly. Zhang Liao clasped his fists at the old doctor and said, "Old Zhou, can you tell the lord why he died?"
"It's strange." The doctor shook his head and frowned, "Wen Hou has no injuries or hidden diseases. He seems to have been suddenly caught away. Although he is still a little alive, his pulse is gone. Judging from my years of experience in practicing medicine, he must have died."
Zhang Liao and Chen Gong looked at each other, and their hearts were secretly sensational. This was afraid that it was the means of the gods and Buddhas. Otherwise, with Lu Bu's strong body, how could he die suddenly without warning?
Chen Gong looked at the doctor and said, "Old Zhou, it's not that he trusts Mr. Zhou, but this matter is of great importance. I hope Mr. Zhou keeps it confidential!"
Once the news of Lu Bu's death is revealed, there will inevitably be chaos in the army.
"I'm sorry, I'll live in the general's mansion tonight. I hope you don't want to dislike me." The old doctor obviously understood the truth and nodded.
Chen Gong nodded and signaled Zhao Yun to arrange the doctor, but his eyes looked at Gao Shun: "Boyuan, in the military camp..."
Lu Bu fainted in the military camp. Many people saw Lu Bu fainting. If the news spread, even if it was not sure whether Lu Bu died, it would not have a good impact on the army.
Gao Shun nodded and said indifferently: "Don't worry, military advisor, I have ordered people to general the military camp to be martial law, and no one is allowed to enter and exit."
The relationship between the two is not very good, but at this time, it is a time of crisis. Lu Bu's backbone is not there, so only these people will work together to pass the test. Although the two have conflicts, they all know that the overall situation is the most important thing, and they should advance and retreat together at this time.
Chen Gong nodded when he heard this, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart that Lu Bu had the appearance of a wise ruler and there were so many outstanding generals around him. If someone hadn't interfered, Lu Bu would probably be inferior to Cao Cao and would definitely be the overlord of the country, and could have divided the world with Cao Cao and Yuan Shao.
Sometimes Chen Gong admires Lu Bu very much. Whether Zhang Liao, Gao Shun, Zhao Yun, or Taishi Ci are rare generals. These people serve under Lu Bu alone. If there were no gods and Buddhas interfering, why worry about the big things being accomplished?
But now that Lu Bu died, the news can't be kept for too long, and Xia Pi can't be saved after all. Next, where should they go? Chen Gong was a little confused for a moment.
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On the other hand, when Wei Hu appeared again, Cao Cao was discussing the matter of Xuzhou with Guo Jia and others. News came from the north that Yuan Shao had surrounded Gongsun Zan in Yijing. Although Gongsun Zan was a hero, he was stubborn. Judging from the news from Youzhou, some recent government orders from Gongsun Zan were to defend Yijing to the death, but his generals were trapped and unwilling to send troops to rescue him. This was undoubtedly a way to dig a dead end. It was only a matter of time before Gongsun Zan was defeated.
Once Yuan Shao wiped out Youzhou, the next step to go south to the Central Plains would be the inevitable end. Xia Pi has not been put in a long time. No matter what Wei Hu said, Cao Cao was already determined to retreat. Guo Jia also supported Cao Cao's decision. Unless Wei Hu really could make Lu Bu die, if he wanted to break Xia Pi, he would have to waste his life with Lu Bu.
But if there is no food in Xia Pi, it would be okay if there is no food in Xia Pi, but if there is enough food and grass in Xia Pi, the one who cannot afford it will be Cao Cao.
"Duke Cao!" Wei Hu entered the tent and smiled at Cao Cao and said, "If you don't hurry to withdraw your troops, Lu Bu is dead. If Cao Gong sends troops immediately, he will surely break the city!"
Upon hearing this, Cao Cao narrowed his eyes and looked at Wei Hu: "Carean Immortals know that this matter concerns the lives of thousands of soldiers."
"Don't worry, Mr. Cao, I watched Heibai Wuchang send Lu Bu into the Gate of Hell. His fate is at this point. Once he enters the Gate of Hell, there is no possibility of coming out again!" Wei Hu said with a smile.
Cao Cao was not happy when he heard this. After laughing forcibly, he suddenly looked at Wei Hu and said, "I dare to ask the immortal elder, what is the fate of Cao Cao?"
One day I live a good life, but suddenly I am attracted by the black and white impermanence. I give myself a comment that I have lost my life. Who can I ask for?
Wei Hu looked at Cao Cao for a moment and smiled: "Don't worry, Cao Gong, your destiny is extremely expensive, and you will have a good end!"
Cao Cao nodded silently, without saying anything more, and looked at Cao Ren beside him and said, "Zi Xiao, go and gather troops and prepare to attack the city. Remember, if you see that Lu Bu comes out of the city to fight, you should immediately withdraw your troops."
Obviously, Cao Cao did not completely believe in Wei Hu.
"Here!" Cao Ren agreed and bowed and left.
Seeing this, Wei Hu still had a smile on his face and was indeed a little angry. Does Cao Cao not believe in him? When Cao Cao enters the underworld, he will definitely give him a good look!
Chapter completed!