Volume 1 Jiangdong Fengyun Chapter 64: White Tiger Surrenders
"What? You want to attack Lujiang?" Lu Bu frowned and looked at Bai Tu.
At this time Chen Gong was still in Wu County, so Bai Tu could only discuss the matter with Lu Bu. Seeing Lu Bu's expression, Bai Tu also looked a little embarrassed.
"It's not an attack, it's not an attack. I just want to rescue Governor Lu Kang and then come back." Bai Tu said.
"Rescue people? Then there is no need to send troops. I, your father, can go alone. Even if he has thousands of troops, I can bring them back." Lu Bu said proudly.
"That's not appropriate. There are other soldiers around Lord Lu who are willing to go through life and death with him. If I only save him, there is an 80% chance that they will not come back. I have to go there in person." Bai Tu said.
"If so, Shucheng is not only some distance away from the north bank of the Yangtze River, but also separated from it by Wancheng. Even if we travel by boat and horse and reach Shucheng first, we will certainly be intercepted by Yuan Shu in the north of the Yangtze River when we return." Lu Bu frowned.
Yes, Bai Tu also knows this truth, so he is a little embarrassed.
The seat of government of Lujiang was Shucheng, and Lu Kang was defending this place to the death. The other counties had been occupied by Yuan Shu. Liu Xun, as the governor of Lujiang appointed by Yuan Shu, temporarily used "An" as his seat of government.
And "An" is very close to the north bank of the Yangtze River, which means... to rescue Lu Kang, you have to pass by Yuan Shu's core of power in Lujiang. Even if you bring fewer people and are lucky enough to get through, you can easily be intercepted on your way back!
"So I haven't decided yet! If there is good news from Wujun Gongtai within two or three days, I will be ready to take a risk. I will let Xingba deploy troops in Wuhu, and Gongtai will bluff in Moling and pretend to attack to increase the pressure on Jiujiang. My adoptive father and I will take a detour to Yuzhang, lead a hundred cavalry, and go directly north to Lujiang. As long as we can arrive before Sun Ce, I think we still have a chance." Bai Tu said.
Geographically speaking, across the river from Bai Tu is Yuan Shu's base camp Jiujiang County, while Lujiang County is further west, across the river from Yuzhang in Yangzhou.
Lu Bu nodded slowly, but his expression was still solemn - what Bai Tu said still did not solve the problem that the other party might block his retreat.
The reason why Bai Tu dared to take this risk was that he was sure that most of Yuan Shu's troops were already in Chenliu, Xiaopei and Xiapi in the north, competing with Cao and Liu for the Central Plains.
In comparison, the troops in Jiujiang City, which is also the Shouchun area, are only capable of defense, and it is impossible for them to disperse their last defensive forces in order to capture Bai Tu.
In the end, even if they were to intercept, it would only be Sun Ce's troops and Liu Xun's troops in Wancheng...
"If you want to go, everything must be under my command." Lu Bu finally said.
Bai Tu naturally agreed to what he said. He was worried that his adoptive father would definitely not agree...
But they didn't know that what Lu Bu was thinking was that when the time came, he would only bring a hundred cavalrymen with him. If they were unable to cope with the situation, he would protect Bai Tu and leave alone. Who could stop him?
This is also the reason why Bai Tu "dared" to be willful - he only brought a small number of Ji-zao soldiers. Although it would be painful if they died, they were not real lives after all!
As luck would have it, just as Bai Tu finished talking to Lu Bu about this matter, a messenger from Wujun rushed back.
The news that Chen Gong and Zhou Tai defeated Yan Yu and captured all of his soldiers in Qiantang had only been received a few days ago. Originally, Bai Tu had no idea whether he could capture Yan Baihu in two or three days.
Who would have thought that along with the good news came the head of Yan Baihu!
It turned out that not long after Yan Yu's defeat, the aristocratic families in Wu County had already given up hope in Yan Baihu. This former spokesperson was now a "burden".
Just when Xu Gong and Yan Baihu were discussing countermeasures, the cup was smashed as a signal, and the swordsmen came out together, directly chopping off Yan Baihu's personal soldiers and Yan Baihu himself, and then presented them to Chen Gong...
Of course, they were nominally aristocratic families in Wu County. When Yan Baihu was in a state of panic after learning the news of the defeat, they worked together, took huge risks, and killed the traitor together. Luckily, they succeeded!
Xu Gong, the governor of Lujiang, also felt that he was responsible for the conquest of cities by Yan Baihu, so he not only acknowledged Chen Gong's position as governor, but also apologized to him by carrying a bundle of thorns on his back.
Although Chen Gong understood the whole story, he did not make things difficult for Xu Gong. Instead, he tried to appease him on the surface.
At this time, Chen Gong had already settled in the central and southern counties of Wujun, and first sent back the head of Yan Baihu...
Bai Tu also immediately sent a message to Chen Gong, instructing him to set up military farms and to bluff in the Moling area. His main purpose was to ask Chen Gong to leave Zhou Tai to hunt down the remnants of the bandits after he dealt with the affairs in the central and southern parts of Wujun, while Chen Gong returned to Qu'a first. Qu'a and Moling areas were now the base of Bai Tu, which was equivalent to Liu Biao's Nanjun.
After meeting the Lu family before, Bai Tu cordially invited them to visit Qu'a. Now that he had received news from Chen Gong, Bai Tu also informed little Lu Xun that he had decided to go and save his grandfather!
"Because of my momentary willfulness, I made Envoy Bai take such a risk. I am ashamed... Please allow me to follow the team, Envoy Bai." Lu Xun said.
"No, I went to save your grandfather not because you were willful, but because your grandfather was my subordinate. But now you are really willful... What can a little kid like you do in such a thing?" Bai Tu refused.
"I will serve you wholeheartedly! If anything goes wrong, I will die before you to repay your kindness!" Lu Xun said seriously.
Bai Tu could see that Lawrence Lu was very serious and sincere, but he still had to refuse…
"My lord, since Xiaoxun said so, then just take him with you." Taishi Ci interrupted at this time.
Bai Tu looked at Taishi Ci in astonishment, feeling a little puzzled - he couldn't understand such a thing that was only dangerous and had no benefits!
However, Lu Xun's sense of loyalty, "If you suffer because of me, I will die before you," obviously suits Taishi Ci's temperament.
Taishi Ci will also go with them on this trip to Huainan. Firstly, because he is Bai Tu's guard, and if Bai Tu goes on the adventure himself without him, Taishi Ci's temper may lead him to go on a hunger strike. Secondly, because Taishi Ci is strong enough and is also good at breaking through.
Taishi Ci's famous battle was outside Beihai City, where he fought his way in and out of the Yellow Turban Army that was besieging the city...
Bai Tu suddenly thought that Lu Xun wanted to go with him. Could it be that he also had the idea of "if I fail, I will die"?
After all, he had greatly offended his uncle before. If Lu Kang could not be rescued, Lu Xun's life would be difficult.
"Forget it, then you just watch him. And...Xiaoxun, if things change..."
"I will cut myself off from everyone and will never drag down General Taishi!" Lu Xun said immediately.
Bai Tu nodded. This kid was indeed smart.
At night, Bai Tu and Lu Bu were about to set out at night. Lu Lingqi wanted to join the Bingzhou cavalry and set out together, but just as she was about to walk out of the city gate, Lu Bu patted her shoulder from behind.
Lu Lingqi's body suddenly froze. After a pause, she turned and said in a hoarse voice, "I greet General Lu!"
Lu Bu: ...
"You don't think I will treat you as a captain in the army, do you? Besides... I didn't bring a captain this time!" Lu Bu said indifferently.jpg.
"Dad, when did you know that I..."
"I'll come back to settle the score with you! Just stay in Qu'a honestly!" Lu Bu scolded.
"I..." Lu Lingqi wanted to say something.
"What do you mean by 'you'? This time is different from the past. If things go wrong, your father can only protect one person. Then both you and the hard drive will go..." Lu Bu interrupted.
Lu Lingqi felt a little better when she saw the concern in Lu Bu's tone.
"...If I leave you in Huainan and let you be killed by the rebel army, I will be sad!" said Lu Bu.
Lv Lingqi: ???
