In the meeting hall of the Chu Palace.

Generals from all walks of life rushed over from all sides and were now gathered in the meeting hall outside the palace.

Nie Zefeng gestured to the guards around him.

The guards stepped forward and slowly opened the curtain, revealing a huge map.

Nie Zefeng was the first to announce: "I have decided to fight Yuan Shao's remaining troops in Hebei."

The generals all looked at the map.

Nie Zefeng continued: "There are no tricks in this battle. It's all about attrition and strength. Yuan Shaoren thinks that we can't cross the Yellow River. Even if we cross the Yellow River, we don't dare to stay for a long time. Well, then, I will

We must accomplish what Yuan Shao and all his subordinates think we cannot accomplish."

When Chen arrived, he fell down and stood up excitedly and said, "I have heard that the king has prepared 100,000 war horses raised with millet. I didn't expect that the king would solve the problem so quickly..."

Nie Zefeng smiled and said: "General Chen Dao, you are well-informed. In fact, you are just using money to increase the price of horses." Chen Dao asked further: "I want to know what the general said about the grain (mo end)

How does the king solve the baggage problem?"

Nie Zefeng still kept a straight smile and replied: "It's better to use money. If the number of official horses to be transported is not enough, I will take the money and encourage the officers and soldiers to bring more private horses. If the number of private horses is not enough, I will use infantry to carry the burden for my people."

I plan to use 500,000 infantrymen to form a baggage column, with five people to guarantee one person, to serve as food supplies and to support the cavalry regiment in operations. Do you think it is enough?"

All the generals were stunned after hearing these words from King Nie Zefeng of Chu.

Nie Zefeng continued the order: "Since we were defeated in Guandu last time, some of our generals have begun to be afraid, but I tell you, since General Chen Dao emerged from the sky, he defeated those crazy people in one fell swoop.

The arrogant general Yuan Shao! This time, I will devote all my strength to a decisive battle with Yuan Shao!"

All the generals saw Nie Zefeng with a determined look on his face.

After Nie Zefeng issued the order, it was not only the generals at the court who were busy, but also market traders and people from all over the country.

Nie Zefeng promulgated the order for the decisive battle throughout the area he ruled, and these express reports were completed through a series of messengers. At this time, the messengers who were galloping to convey the order to various places shot at a crossroads like arrows in three directions.

gallop.

The horse's hooves, as fast as sparks of fire, made a crisp sound, and the sound of the horn was heard in the sound of the hooves.

In the notification area of ​​Chu King Nie Zefeng, government officials from Jingzhou, Chang'an, Luoyang, Xuchang, Linzi and other places were blowing horns, and the crowd suddenly gathered, and it was dark.

The government officials were reading in front of everyone the message from the King of Chu calling for war and nationwide mobilization.

After these proclamations were promulgated, men and women in the entire ruling area and every household began to get busy. A horse was taken out of the household and joined the herd on the street.

After the horses were inspected, registered, and paid, the horses were driven away along the market by the officials.

In this way, horse teams recruited from all over the country gathered in Xuchang, and right behind the horses, teams of strong men also gathered.

All newly recruited civilians put on brand new military uniforms.

The new recruits are lining up.

Under the command of the officer, the new recruits lined up and marched through the street...

Nie Zefeng's order for a decisive battle affected the whole country. The feathers were flying, as fast as sparks, and the sound of horns was heard throughout the country. Everywhere you could see the strong men from the prefectures and counties going to enlist, and everywhere you could see the troops marching to the front line, or light cavalry out of the fortress.

, or reinstall the garrison, dig mountain passes, transfer food and pay (kui, collapse), and face each other thousands of miles away... This is an unprecedented decisive battle.

The rumble of the army's march was heard on the road out of the customs, gathering from all directions outside Xuchang City.

On the edge of the rippling Cang Pond, Nie Zefeng and Chen Dao in casual clothes were walking along the pond.

Nie Zefeng smiled and said: "I have already promised to give General Chen Dao a gift. I will give you a mansion. You don't want it. Why do you say anything to me? Why do you want to learn from Huo Qubing? The Xiongnu is not destroyed. How can you call home? Today I will give you a house."

To be clear, I have exchanged a gift for you, and this gift is Yuan Shao's main force in Hebei. Do you want it?"

Chen Dao smiled and replied slyly: "There is nothing better than this gift."

Nie Zefeng looked at General Chen Dao, who looked like a ferocious tiger on the battlefield, but usually looked like a docile kitten, and warned again: "In this decisive battle, there are two targets, one is the main force of Yuan Shao's Hebei Army, and the other is Liaodong Gongsun Kang.

Wuhuan Tatton, I have thought about it, let you fight Yuan Shao's main force in Hebei, and let General Lu Bu deal with Liaodong Gongsun Kang, Wuhuan Tatton. What do you think?"

Chen Dao said righteously: "I understand the king's preference, Chen Dao will kill the enemy with death!"

Nie Zefeng pointed at Chen Dao with his finger. Ben Xiang was a little angry, but Ben Xiang cursed him. However, looking at the serious Chen Dao, his seriousness was instantly eliminated, and then he couldn't help but said: "Yeah.

It’s not a matter of preference. One general has his own style. You are free and unfettered. I will not arrange any lieutenants for you in this battle. It also saves you from being weak in interpersonal relationships. You can act as you wish and be arbitrary!"

Chen Dao asked for instructions: "Can I choose a group of familiar captains on my own?"

Nie Zefeng continued to walk forward, then stopped and said: "You and General Lu Bu each have 50,000 elite troops, one hundred thousand horses raised on millet. In addition, you can give priority to your subordinates. If you are satisfied,

Whatever comes handy, I can leave it to you!"

Chen Dao quickly thanked him and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."

Nie Zefeng joked: "Why are you thanking me? You are not going to a banquet, but to fight. The hardest battle is for you, Chen Dao, to fight! You have to give me first-class credit!"

Chen Dao lowered his eyes.

Nie Zefeng asked: "Is fifty thousand fine cavalry enough?"

Chen Dao smiled and said: "I don't want to have more soldiers. The more soldiers there are, the more people will share the glory!"

Nie Zefeng waved his hand and said: "You go back first, and then come back when I issue military orders!"

After Chen Dao exited, he stood up for half an hour before the sky started to rain.

The falling raindrops are like broken beads, falling one by one on the puddles formed by the rainwater.

When spring has ended and summer has just arrived, there is still spring rain in summer. Let’s call this rain spring rain for the time being. This spring rain has dyed the mountains, water and stone paths green.

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The spring rain washes away the remnants of winter, and all things wake up under the caress of the spring breeze and grow under the nourishment of the spring rain. It is hazy and clear. It puts a misty gauze on all things, and it

It also washes everything fresh and bright. My mood seems to have been washed and polished by the rain, and a bright and cheerful feeling is growing.

When the raindrops fall into the pond, they draw musical notes one by one on the water. These notes are the circles the raindrops hit on the water.

Naughty raindrops hit the river like steel balls thrown by someone, causing high splashes; thick raindrops hit people's windows, making a thumping sound.

In June, the breeze blew gently and drizzle fell from the sky.

The overflowing rivers overflow with the red dust, slide down on the desolate plateau, roll down along the spirituality of the water, pass through the eyes of the music, and turn into drops of spring rain.

Nie Zefeng and several guards around him were trapped in Xieyu in Chu Palace.

Nie Zefeng ordered a guard beside him: "Go and call General Lu Bu to me. In addition, make me a pot of tea. I will sit here and wait for General Lu Bu. After a while, Lu Bu was invited here.

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Inside the Rain Pavilion.

At this time, Lu Bu was sitting opposite Nie Zefeng, and after they took their seats, the rain outside the pavilion began to stop. Although the rain stopped, the wind that was not cold began to blow.

Nie Zefeng tasted it first, and then asked calmly: "I heard from other generals that my eldest brother has been worrying about the transportation of baggage these days, so I can rest assured now."

Lu Bu put down the tea cup he had just raised again, and then replied: "The king's determination is so great that I never thought of it."

Nie Zefeng said a little impatiently: "Brother, there is no one else around now. Privately, we are all brothers. Why should we be so open to others? However, I just prepared all possible conditions for you. Can it be realized?

The prediction depends on your courage and decision-making on the spot."

Lu Bu also thought for a moment, and then replied: "Third brother, I know the importance of this battle to the imperial court."

Nie Zefeng encouraged: "Just think about how to win, don't think too much about anything else."

Lu Bu nodded, then picked up the tea cup and tasted it.

In order to relax, Nie Zefeng, over the years, because of the relationship between monarch and minister, then sighed and said: "Brother, do you still remember the first time we met and the important matter we discussed in the earth temple?"

When Lu Bu heard this, he remembered that Nie Zefeng had rescued him and Gao Shun. Lu Bu thought that Nie Zefeng was reminding him that he owed his life to Nie Zefeng, and then replied: "Remember, I, Lu Bu, and Gao Shun betrayed each other in public.

After all, it was you, third brother, who saved us. From that day on, Gao Shun and I have only one relative, you, the king."

The more Nie Zefeng listened, the more uncomfortable he became, and he pointed it out directly: "No...brother, I said at the time that there are too few people like you, Lu Bu, who have no regrets. I still think so today."

Lu Bu was startled, then very moved, and said: "Your Majesty..."

Nie Zefeng waved his hand, and then explained: "I have ignored you for a while, for no other reason. You, Lu Bu, are a trump card in my hand, and I have to play it at the critical moment. Now, this moment has come, the one that determines the fate of the world."

Fight, you, Lu Bu, take command for me and fight!"

Lu Bu immediately said: "Thank you, Your Majesty, I will kill the enemy with my life!"

Nie Zefeng just said lightly: "What I ask of you is just four words: If you are determined, you will win."
Chapter completed!