Three Kingdoms: My Strategy Simulator

Finding Cao Cao's garrison location wasn't difficult.

Or rather, as long as the scouts approached the allied camp and survived, they could obtain this information.

After all, the flags erected in each warlord's garrison were different, and among the allied warlords, only Cao Cao had a flag with the character "Cao" on it.

After a day and a night of recuperation, Lü Bu, relying on his near-human physical condition, although the wound on his left shoulder couldn't heal in a very short time, basic movements were still largely unaffected.

Therefore, after discovering Cao Cao's garrison location, Lü Bu couldn't wait to seek an audience with Dong Zhuo.

However, after Lü Bu was allowed to enter and meet Dong Zhuo, he was not only asked to remove his sword, but there was also a group of heavily armored Xiliang warriors clearly present in the main hall.

This made Lü Bu, after listening to Chen Gong's analysis, very clear that Dong Zhuo was wary of him.

Although Dong Zhuo still appeared as friendly as before on the surface, and took the lead in expressing concern for Lü Bu's well-being, asking about the extent of Lü Bu's injury recovery, the more he did so, the more uncomfortable and angry Lü Bu felt.

However, Lü Bu still suppressed his resentment and cupped his hands in salute.

"Father, I have observed that the rabble east of the pass are neglecting their camp's defenses due to their recent victory. There is a good opportunity to raid the camp, so I am willing to lead the Bingzhou elite to raid the camp and slay the generals, to further weaken the rabble's morale."

"Oh?"

Dong Zhuo's beady eyes widened slightly, as if he was intrigued, and he asked, "My son Fengxian is rarely so proactive. How do you plan to raid the camp?"

Lü Bu raised his head and said loudly.

"I plan to lead ten thousand Bingzhou elite troops to launch a night raid on Cao Cao's garrison located on the edge of the allied camp, and retrieve Cao Cao's head, who once assassinated you, Father, to offer it to you as a wine vessel."

"Good! Since my son Fengxian has such ambition, then I wish Fengxian a triumphant victory."

As Dong Zhuo agreed with a beaming smile, Lü Bu also cupped his hands, and then went down to muster his troops in preparation for departure.

However, what Lü Bu didn't know was that after he left, Dong Zhuo waved his hand to dismiss the remaining Xiliang warriors, his face suddenly changed drastically, a look of extreme anger and a desire to devour someone.

And on the table in front of Dong Zhuo, there happened to be a piece of information sent back by a spy from the allied camp.

Immediately, the enraged Dong Zhuo kicked over the table in front of him, roaring.

"Good, very good, my son Fengxian has realized that I am wary of him, so he is preparing to collude with the allied forces and put on a good show, so as to gain my trust and facilitate his rebellious actions."

Li Ru, standing beside Dong Zhuo, his face as pale and ugly as ever, spoke up.

"Chancellor, perhaps this is also a divisive tactic of the allied forces."

"Divisive tactic?"

Dong Zhuo suddenly turned his head and retorted to Li Ru, saying.

"This information was sent back from the allied camp last night, and the spy also learned the information through Yuan Shao's strategist Guo Tu, mentioning that I would send someone to raid Cao Cao's garrison in the near future, and the allied forces have already made preparations."

"At that time, I was very puzzled, I didn't have such a plan at all, how did the rabble east of the pass know?"

"Now, I finally know what's going on! I'm afraid this is a trick that my good adopted son agreed upon with the enemy general a few days ago in advance, in order to win my trust."

"If my spy hadn't discovered this news, I'm afraid I would still be kept in the dark, foolishly believing that Fengxian is loyal and devoted."

This series of questions full of abuse shocked Li Ru's body to sway.

Li Ru opened his mouth, trying to explain for Lü Bu, but after careful consideration, he found that only the collusion between Lü Bu and the warlords east of the pass could clearly explain the cause and effect.

'Could it be... is Marquis Wen really preparing to betray the Chancellor?'

'But, what is Marquis Wen's motive? Just because he is in a desperate situation, he stabs the Chancellor in the back in order to survive?'

If there was a reason that made Li Ru always believe that Lü Bu had not betrayed him, it was the motive.

Lü Bu had no motive to betray Dong Zhuo.

Just looking at Dong Zhuo's appearance, wishing he could draw his sword and chop Lü Bu into several pieces on the spot, Li Ru didn't dare to forcibly defend Lü Bu, lest Dong Zhuo vent his anger on himself instead.

"Chancellor, you might as well wait for Marquis Wen to go out and see what the result is," Li Ru comforted.

"Will Fengxian directly lead his troops to defect to the enemy?" Dong Zhuo asked with a furious expression.

"No."

Li Ru shook his head and replied affirmatively. "Marquis Wen only said that he would lead ten thousand Bingzhou wolf cavalry to raid the camp, it is impossible for him to abandon the more than thirty thousand Bingzhou wolf cavalry still inside the pass."

Dong Zhuo didn't respond, only the fat on his face was visibly twitching, panting heavily.

And Lü Bu, who was unaware of all this, was mustering his troops, and learning from the previous lesson of being besieged, this time Lü Bu didn't forget to bring along a group of capable generals led by Zhang Liao.

The more troops for a camp raid, the better.

If there were too many, they might be detected by the enemy before they even got close.

In addition, Cao Cao's main force was only five thousand men, so Lü Bu planned to directly lead ten thousand Bingzhou wolf cavalry to quickly raid Cao Cao's garrison.

Five thousand Bingzhou wolf cavalry would directly attack, and five thousand Bingzhou wolf cavalry would resist possible allied reinforcements and provide cover for the retreat.

Therefore, after Lü Bu led ten thousand Bingzhou wolf cavalry out of Hulao Pass, he had all ten thousand Bingzhou wolf cavalry wrap their horses' hooves in cloth to reduce the sound of the hooves, and relying on a speed faster than scouts, he headed straight for Cao Cao's garrison.

Seeing that Cao Cao's garrison seemed to be in a state of sleep, Lü Bu didn't hesitate at all, and took the lead in forcibly storming the camp with the Bingzhou wolf cavalry.

However, when Lü Bu led his troops into Cao Cao's garrison and picked off several tents, he found that the tents were empty, and immediately realized that he had fallen into an ambush.

In the next moment, Zhang Fei's thunderous voice echoed in the darkness.

"Hahaha, Second Brother, this three-surname house slave is indeed as that national traitor said..."

But before Zhang Fei could finish speaking, Guan Yu's voice interrupted him anxiously.

"Third Brother, shut up, don't say more."

This sentence alone made Lü Bu's eyes widen and fill with angry blood.

Although he didn't name names, Zhang Fei's reckless mouth subconsciously uttered "national traitor"?

Not to mention Lü Bu, even an ordinary commoner knew that the only person in the world who could be called a "national traitor" was Dong Zhuo.

And the matter of Lü Bu preparing to raid the camp, besides Chen Gong, had only been proposed to Dong Zhuo and others tonight.

However, before Lü Bu could think about it, a large number of arrows flew out from the left and right, attacking the Bingzhou wolf cavalry, immediately causing a large number of casualties.

"There's an ambush! Marquis Wen, retreat quickly!!!"

Zhang Liao, who reacted extremely quickly, seeing that Lü Bu seemed to be stunned in place, quickly reminded him loudly.

However, before Lü Bu could issue the order to retreat.

"Three-surname house slave, don't run, leave your head behind!"

"Guan Yunchang is here!"

"Changshan Zhao Zilong is here!"

Suddenly, from three directions in front, left, and right not far from Lü Bu, Zhao Yun, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei each led their elites to surround Lü Bu.

The simultaneous appearance of Zhao, Guan, and Zhang, who had gradually become Lü Bu's nightmare, certainly made Lü Bu feel quite cold, but what made him even more angry was the truth he had inferred from this.

This was Cao Cao's garrison, and the fact that Zhao Yun, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei, three of Liu Bei's confidants, could appear here, there must be an accurate source of information.

In addition, Zhang Fei, who had always been reckless, blurted out that sentence, which made Lü Bu almost certainly believe a truth in his heart.

That was that Dong Zhuo intended to use the hands of the warlords east of the pass to get rid of himself, deliberately informing the allied forces of his plan to attack Cao Cao, so Zhao Yun, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei would set up an ambush here.

"Ah ah ah!!!"

Lü Bu, filled with infinite grief and indignation in his heart, couldn't help but raise his head and roar, and then...

"Retreat!!!"

Lü Bu shouted loudly, preparing to lead the Bingzhou soldiers to retreat first.

However, Zhao Yun, the fastest, relying on the Night Shining Jade Lion, approached Lü Bu almost in the blink of an eye, the Yajiao spear dancing and enveloping Lü Bu's vital points, and said with some shame.

"Marquis Wen, I'm sorry, the lord's orders cannot be disobeyed..."

Faced with Zhao Yun's full attack, Lü Bu didn't dare to be careless, and quickly raised the Fangtian Halberd to resist.

And having not exchanged three blows with Zhao Yun, Zhang Fei, riding the Xueliwuji horse, also followed closely, roaring.

"Your Grandpa Zhang is here! Three-surname house slave, accept your fate!!!"

Lü Bu, who originally wanted to retreat, listening to Zhang Fei's voice full of taunts, Lü Bu, who was already extremely angry, had endless anger gushing out.

"Today, I will take your life first and then leave!"

Immediately, the furious Lü Bu didn't retreat, the Fangtian Halberd in his hand swung open, fighting Zhao Yun and Zhang Fei with an almost injury-for-injury desperate fighting style.

In particular, Lü Bu only defended against Zhao Yun's attacks and only attacked Zhang Fei's defenses, which almost directly stunned Zhang Fei, who was still excitedly shouting from time to time.

And due to the warhorse, Guan Yu, who was a step slower, saw this and quickly wanted to speed up and join forces to besiege Lü Bu.

However, before Guan Yu could get close to Lü Bu, Zhang Liao directly stepped forward to block Guan Yu.

Guan Yu initially thought it was an unknown general, and casually prepared to send Zhang Liao away, and then besiege Lü Bu again.

However, what Guan Yu didn't expect was that the first three strikes were barely blocked by Zhang Liao.

Although this was also due to Guan Yu underestimating the opponent, it was also difficult to hide Zhang Liao's bravery, which should not be underestimated.

After three strikes, Guan Yu, who had distanced himself from Zhang Liao, narrowed his eyes, looked at Zhang Liao in front of him, who had a face like purple jade, bright eyes like stars, and an extraordinary aura, and spoke.

"Halt! Identify yourself!" Zhang Liao said loudly, trying his best to ease the subtle trembling in his wrist. "I am Zhang Liao of Yanmen, Zhang Wenyuan!"

Guan Yu stroked his long beard and said slowly.

"There are few in this world who can withstand three blows from Guan. You can be considered a true man. Why do you assist the wicked? Why not abandon darkness for light and join my brother Liu Xuande to support the Han Dynasty together?" (End of Chapter)