The night was cool and the moon hung high. Late that night, both sides of the Yellow River did not return to tranquility. On the contrary, amid the sound of water, frogs and insects, lights everywhere were bright and people were coming and going. Not only at Pujin.

We are transporting soldiers and supplies overnight and working hard to reorganize the captured camp. With the retreat of the defeated troops and the previous calls for help, people are everywhere around, from the nearest Linjin City behind Pujin to Huayin south of the Weishui River, and then to

Tongguan, Dong Zhuo's army has also been on full alert and began to mobilize the army.

Of course, only Linjin City among them, because it was too close, managed to get the news that Zhang Ji died and Pujin changed hands that night. The rest of Huayin and Tongguan still relied on Zhang Ji's help information.

Another half beat slower.

Of course, this is enough to cause a shock to the situation.

"Jia Jun! Jia Jun!" On the plateau, at the highest point of the gate tower of Tongguan City, Lu Bu climbed onto the tower. When he saw the familiar figure standing here under the moon, he couldn't help but let out a long breath. "I'm here.

If you don't find anyone where you live, you will know that Jia Jun is here...Jia Jun!"

"Marquis Wen came to see me because of the critical military report from Pujin?" Jia Xu turned around to face him, and he naturally guessed the purpose of his visit.

"What else could be the reason?" Lu Bu was helpless for a moment. "Jia Jun, the situation is urgent. Please teach me. What do you think the outcome of this battle in Pujin will be?"

"I don't know." Jia Xu's face remained as usual, but he spread his hands and spoke the truth. "Marquis Wen, you are also a soldier. You said it yourself, we only know some information from the air. At most, we know that General Wei is in doubt here.

, Pu Jinchu tried his best, what else do the others know? In this case, God knows what the outcome will be?"

Lu Bu raised his head and sighed, then stepped forward and continued to ask in a lowered voice: "Jia Jun, I won't hide it from you. Now I'm not worried about Pu Jin, but I don't know what I should do."

Jia Xu remained silent.

"Jia Jun." Lu Bu couldn't help but become sincere and anxious when he saw this. "I know that you are from Liangzhou, and the Grand Master asked you to supervise me here, but I also know that you are a rare wise man in the world, and you will definitely be able to

The idea of ​​getting the best of both worlds prevents you and me from being overwhelmed."

"Marquis Wen," Jia Xu said quietly. "It's not that I don't want to give you advice, or that I don't want to help you to avoid suspicion, but I really don't know your thoughts... What do you think?"

Lu Bu was slightly startled and seemed to have no reaction.

"For example." Jia Xu saw this and explained briefly. "If there is no danger in Pujin, then everything will be business as usual, and Marquis Wen should still be thinking about how to win the trust of the Grand Master in the chaos, right?

"

"good."

"But what if Pujin is at fault?" Jia Xu continued to ask. "What does Marquis Wen want to do? Does he want to imitate Xu Zhang and surrender to the general, or does he want to help Dong Gong resist the general?"

Can't you tell me the truth?"

Lu Bu looked up to the sky and sighed: "To be honest with Jia Jun, my wife and daughter are all in Chang'an. I just want to save my life first and then talk about other things."

"In other words, do you still have to help Dong Gong resist the generals first?" Jia Xu laughed softly. "I think so, otherwise Marquis Wen wouldn't come to me to discuss it."

Lu Bu also chuckled softly.

"It's just Marquis Wen." Jia Xu suddenly looked serious. "It's true that you are determined to help Dong Gong because your family is young, but if Pujin really makes a mistake and Guanzhong's door is wide open, what will happen if General Wei gains power?

When he saw me, a Xiliang native, he probably had nothing to say, but when he saw you, Marquis Wen, he asked, "Why didn't you come to help me when I was a friend of the poor and humble?" How should you respond?

Woolen cloth?"

"Actually, after seeing the military report tonight, I suddenly came up with a plan." Lu Bu also said seriously. "Not only can we keep the general from guarding the pass, but it is also possible to reverse the situation and achieve a miracle! That's why I wanted to come to Jia Jun.

Please read the details for me."

"Is this the reason why Marquis Wen wants to help the Grand Master and refuses to defend the general?" Jia Xu suddenly realized and sighed repeatedly. "Marquis Wen might as well speak out."

"Jia Jun, please look." Lu Bu dragged Jia Xu to the battlements, then pointed to the brightly lit Youzhou Army stronghold and said solemnly. "Now we already know that such a big stronghold in front of the pass is just a auxiliary

The soldiers are bluffing, and the only ones who can really fight are the Xu and Zhang troops, plus the surrendered troops from Shaanxi County..."

"You still want to go out and attack now?" Jia Xu couldn't help but frowned. "Even if only Xu and Zhang's troops and some of them surrendered, the force is not weak, right? Moreover, the Youzhou Army has its own stronghold, and we Guanzhong only have 5,000 troops.

, how to win quickly?”

"We can't win at this time, but if Pujin is captured by the Youzhou army, we may not be unable to win tomorrow!" Lu Bu answered loudly. "Jia Jun, what we are talking about is based on the loss of Pujin.

right?"

"good."

"Then let me ask you, if there is a mistake in Pu Jin, what will General Wei do?"

"...What do you think?"

"We must cross the river and return to the east of Hedong, then walk from Pujin to Jin, and from there we will fight against General Zuo and others at the Wei River!"

"That's right. If Pujin is captured by the Youzhou Army, there will be no point in stalemate at Tongguan." Jia Xu said thoughtfully. "What Marquis Wen wants to say is that when General Wei crosses the river, you suddenly leave the pass and commit suicide.

Walking on its back?"

"Of course!" Lu Bu responded calmly. "I want to seize the enemy general from the chaos. I intend to capture and kill General Wei on the river beach to determine the overall situation. What do you think of this strategy, Mr. Jia?"

"No!" Jia Xu said bluntly.

"Why?" Lu Fengxian immediately raised his head and responded. "Jia Jun, in the chaos of the battle, I took the general's head like a bag... In my opinion, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

"Marquis Wen." Jia Xu frowned in response. "Of course I believe in your bravery, and if you can really take advantage of General Wei to cross the river and get behind him, this plan is certainly feasible... But let me ask you, do you think General Wei will kill you?"

Put in such a dangerous situation? When it comes to taking the head of an admiral in a chaotic battle, you are naturally outstanding in bravery and unparalleled in the world; but when it comes to planning before the battle, will General Wei lose to you? You can think of this fighter opportunity, but he can't?

"

Lu Bu started to speak but stopped.

"Marquis Wen." Jia Xu sighed and said with emotion. "You come to ask me, just because you think I am a little smart and can determine the situation, especially the battle of Xiaopingjin that day. I have been right.

To convince you...but in fact, it's not that I can do calculations, or that I can observe the stars and know the world's affairs, but that I am older, have a little understanding of people's hearts, and can guess some people's thoughts, that's all.

For example, I guessed that Yuan Benchu ​​wanted to annex the princes, so I concluded that the reinforcements he sent were too few; and I saw that Wang Kuang was strong on the outside and cowardly on the inside, so I was sure that he would fall into the trap and act conservatively; but today

, since you came to ask me, I'll tell you frankly... I don't think General Wei will reveal this flaw!"

"What specifically?" Lu Bu asked anxiously. "If Pujin is captured by the Youzhou Army, won't he return to Hedong?"

"Maybe it won't happen if you don't return to Hedong." Jia Xu pointed to the Guanxia camp calmly. "But have you ever thought that maybe General Wei is not in this camp at this time? Maybe he left during the decisive battle yesterday.

What? Maybe there was only a white horse flag in the camp from the beginning, and Xu Rong was in charge of the camp from beginning to end? If so, wouldn't your strategy of crossing the border and attacking at the beginning be just nonsense from beginning to end?"

Lu Bu was stunned and speechless, while Jia Xu shook his head and simply turned around and walked away.

"Jia Jun must help me!" Lu Fengxian suddenly grabbed Jia Wenhe's sleeve again. "It's not that I made trouble for nothing, it's not that I'm seeking success, it's not that I ignored General Wei's feelings, but I

The position is really awkward... What Jia Jun said before was so right. Two of the three generals of the Northern Army were demoted. Except for me, all the generals in the army are from Kansai. I can't help others doubting it. I have been thinking about it day and night these days, but

I am also uneasy day and night, because my family is in Chang'an, so I am afraid that something will happen."

"So, Marquis Wen is just looking for a way to hide himself?" Jia Xu turned around and asked calmly.

"good!"

"You told me earlier." Jia Xu said unconcernedly. "This is simple."

"Simple?"

"Yes." Jia Wenhe replied easily. "If Marquis Wen wants to survive, why not lead his troops to accompany General Zuo to support Pujin?"

Lu Bu was confused for a moment: "Is this enough?"

"That's enough." Jia Xu turned around and responded. "Marquis Wen, think about it, you went to Pujin with General Zuo, what else do you have to worry about?"

Lu Bu still didn't respond: "Please Jia Jun explain it to me in detail."

"First, when Marquis Wen went to serve General Zuo, he was no longer a general, and he would not be suspected or feared." Jia Xu laughed and shook his head. "The reason why you were worried about being suspected by the Grand Master before was because you were in Tongguan.

Is the key point the commander in chief?"

Lu Bu nodded slightly.

"Secondly, Marquis Wen will be under the command of General Zuo, and he can still act according to the opportunity." Jia Xu continued to smile. "If the battle situation in Pujin is in favor of the Grand Master, then Marquis Wen will be able to use his force; but if Pujin is defeated, the situation in the battle will be

There is nothing to hide about the reversal. When Wen Hou is on the front line, he can always act according to the situation, and when the front line is in chaos, no matter what, even if there is no news for a while, nothing will really happen to Wen Hou's family in the future."

Lu Bu suddenly felt enlightened, but he quickly asked again: "Excuse me, Jia Jun. I would like to follow General Zuo to Pujin. Can General Zuo and the Grand Master agree?"

"Why not?" Jia Xu continued calmly. "Since Pujin is opened, there will be a big battle there, and it is time for Marquis Wen to use force. As for Tongguan, I can handle it even as an old man. And before Xu Rong, Zhang Liao

The Grand Master has not wavered for a long time, which shows that he still trusts you, Marquis Wen. It’s just that he is in Xiwu now and has no time to repay, so he can only ask General Zuo to make the decision... Therefore, at this time, I regard Tongguan Lieutenant General and an old friend of Liangzhou as

I wrote a letter to General Zuo in my identity, and General Zuo, who is in need of someone, has no reason to refuse!"

Lu Bu was greatly moved: "Jia Jun is really a life-saver!"

Jia Wenhe smiled bitterly and shook his head: "I will save my life first, and then I will save whoever I can... Without further ado, Marquis Wen will prepare it himself. I will write a letter for you overnight, and then send it out overnight. You will go straight to the Weishui River tomorrow morning.

On the pontoon, just meet General Zuo there."

After saying this, he finally turned around and went downstairs.

Lu Bu, on the other hand, looked at Jia Xu's back respectfully, bowed his hands in submission and bowed his hands... After all, following Uncle Cai in a master-disciple conversation, Lu Fengxian would never be considered rude or rude in his life.

Back to the present, the next morning, as Jia Xu expected, as Dong Zhuo's brother and the actual person in charge of Guanzhong's defense, General Dong Min of the Left was still extremely worried about the situation in Pujin after sending Guo Bin to lead the cavalry.

He was really worried about Lu Bu, and Dong Zhuo was in Xiwu and had no time to report, so he followed the situation urgently and agreed to Jia Xu's suggestion. He summoned Lu Wenhou and appointed him as the deputy general of the army, and went to Pu together.

Tianjin.

At noon that day, after Dong Min's troops and more than a thousand confidants brought by Lu Bu crossed the Wei River together, they received the bad news from Guo Si ahead. Knowing that Pujin had been lost, they urged the entire army to rush forward.
To be continued...