After receiving the reward, Lu Bu was about to leave with his cheap brother, but was stopped by Xiang Yu.
Xiang Yu had a stern expression and deep eyes with double pupils. At first glance, he looked extremely majestic and quite intimidating.
Even Han Xin and Chen Ping were a little frightened and did not dare to ask more questions, let alone the other ministers whose foreheads were already covered with sweat.
After all the ministers left, Lu Bu, who was left alone in the hall, crossed his arms lazily, pursed his thin lips, and cast a glance with hidden vigilance.
The last time this fool emperor acted like this, he suddenly jumped up the next moment and...
Xiang Yu did not notice Lu Bu's obvious alert posture.
He seemed to be thinking about something and didn't really speak for a long time.
Just when Lu Bu was getting impatient and was about to ask him what he was up to, Xiang Yu suddenly asked him nonchalantly, "I see that my sworn brother Fengxian is full of plans and has extraordinary talents. Why don't we leave him to guard Xianyang, and then I will lead the army in person to recover Bashu?"
Even if Lu Bu was a fool, he could easily figure out the real intention of this fool at this moment.
He simply rolled his eyes at Xiang Yu's nonsense and shouted, "Your Majesty, the world cannot be without a ruler for a day!"
You haven't even sat down to relax yet, but you're already in a hurry to go out for a walk
There's no need to worry about thugs taking advantage of the opportunity to raid your lair!
Whenever Lu Bu thought about Hanzi's squandering of his huge fortune, all of which were the result of the hard work of the great Marquis Lu Wen, he couldn't help but feel distressed.
This simpleton from an aristocratic family doesn't even know how expensive firewood and rice are until he manages the household!
Xiang Yu's expression remained unchanged, but his eyes were noticeably dimmed.
Facing his beloved general who was as hard as stone, he bowed his head slightly, which was rare, and sighed softly: "Fengxian, what you said is wrong."
Lu Bu narrowed his eyes slightly, with an expression that said, "How dare you fool me?", clearly showing his disbelief.
Xiang Yu's idea may sound like a sudden whim, but in fact he had been thinking about it for a long time - ever since he had that night talk with Han Xin and personally experienced the other party's extraordinary qualities, he had this idea in mind.
As the day for Lu Han and his men to organize their troops and march west drew closer, Xiang Yu became more and more anxious.
Although he knew it rationally, since he had caught the other party that day, he would not abandon everything and run away again as soon as Liu Haozi's revenge was achieved.
But Fengxian never acted according to common sense. If he suddenly had the urge to hide in the deep mountains and forests of Bashu, how could he be found easily
Xiang Yu looked at Lu Bu in silence, who was suspicious. After a while, he lowered his eyes and said in a deep voice: "The world can lose you, but I... cannot lose you."
Lü Bu was caught off guard by these strange and sincere words. He could not help but frown, then stiffened his face and glared at Xiang Yu who had a calm expression.
Damn it, this silly emperor usually looks taciturn, how come he suddenly speaks so much sweet words, even more skillfully than I did back then
Lu Bu was secretly annoyed and said: This fool must be thinking that he is the one who is cleaning up his mess behind the scenes, so he is so fearless in everything - no matter his unique strength or his stupid brain, it seems like he deliberately doesn't use them in the right way, but instead takes all the blame on him!
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but snorted in anger.
This foolish emperor has had too many good days. He doesn't even feel sorry for the family fortune he has worked so hard to build. He never stops thinking about anything all day long. He just keeps thinking about stupid things, which makes him feel uneasy!
If he doesn't keep a close eye on it, it would be fine if Hanzi himself suffered the loss, but the one who would suffer the most would be his entire world, for which he has put so much effort. How could that be possible!
Moreover, although this foolish emperor ascended the throne and wore a dragon robe, he was only intimidating in appearance, as he still couldn't get rid of his silly look inside.
After commenting on Xiang Yu's shortcomings in his mind for a while, Lu Bu frowned uncomfortably.
Well, this fool is not without his good points.
Apart from other things, at least he would be extremely generous - at the very least, he could choose the treasures himself, and at the most, he could have at his disposal the food and elite soldiers in the entire Guanzhong area when he went on this expedition.
Not to mention that although he had bad intentions, he really wanted him to be the prime minister who held great power.
Lu Bu's thoughts flew farther and farther away, and suddenly he met Xiang Yu's scorching gaze, and he could not help but turn away guiltily.
This fool has nothing to do all day long, and just worries about useless things!
He was the great and upright Marquis Lu Wen, and he was not a heartless and shameless person like Liu Haozi. How could he do such a wicked thing as taking away hundreds of thousands of elite soldiers and running away
Just to keep an eye on this prodigal son and prevent him from squandering all his hard work, he has to come back early!
Lu Bu was thinking in a mess, his expression changing unpredictably, all of which were noticed by Xiang Yu who was staring at him seriously.
A thoughtful look flashed across Xiang Yu's eyes, and suddenly the corners of his lips lifted slightly in a barely perceptible smile.
That faint smile disappeared in a flash. Lu Bu's mind was in a mess at the moment, so he didn't notice it.
Xiang Yu lowered his eyes slightly and said calmly: "It's getting late. Fengxian will break camp and go to battle tomorrow. Go and rest."
After saying this, he turned around and walked a few steps before stopping to add, "For this western expedition to the two counties of Bashu, I have ordered people to provide sufficient food and rations, and the soldiers are all elite selected by Han Xin... Fengxian should also know that there are still barbarians gathering behind Xianyang, ready to make a move."
He just mentioned it casually when an idea flashed in his mind, but when Lu Bu heard it, he was stunned.
The barbarians gather...
Barbarians...
Wait!!!
In my empty mind, lightning suddenly struck and thunder roared!
—Damn it, how could he have gotten this stupidity from the Stupid Emperor that made him so blind!
Lu Bu's eyes went dark and he was so angry that he beat his chest and stamped his feet!
Regardless of the past, now that the time is ripe, he went to Xia Pi and Huai Yin, but why didn’t he think of going to Wuyuan County to take a look!!!
Lu Bu looked annoyed, and Xiang Yu was confused, but he couldn't figure out why. He just said, "This is related to the danger of the capital, and we can't afford to lose it. I hope Fengxian can quickly conquer Bashu and return victoriously as soon as possible."
Lu Bu's eyes rolled, and he responded without hesitation: "I will definitely live up to your majesty's trust!"
No matter whether that damn Maodun had killed his father Touman and ascended to the position of leader.
Once he has dealt with Liu Haozi, all he can do is eat and drink for free and live out his days doing nothing... He might as well go all out and cut this bastard, who has done so much harm to his fellow countrymen, into pieces as soon as possible, while Maodun's name is still not well known!
For the first time in his life, Xiang Yu showed weakness in his words. Although his face looked tense, he felt more nervous than ever in his heart.
Unexpectedly, Lu Bu believed it and not only said it, but also agreed without hesitation, with no reluctance in his expression.
Xiang Yu suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.
But as he gradually understood his beloved general's temperament, he felt secretly happy but also inevitably a little uneasy.
… How could Fengxian agree so readily
Little did he know that after Xiang Yu's reminder, Lu Bu really set his sights on Maodun, who would cause great trouble in the future.
As for the Huns, a scourge that even the First Emperor could not eradicate, when they are weak, we should strike them down cleanly and efficiently, and kill them if we can!
Compared to Liu Bang, who was just a rat that he took his anger out on, the Huns, a group of vicious jackals and leopards, made him hate them even more deeply.
If the Western Expedition to Bashu had not been imminent and had to be launched, Lu Bu would have wanted to run north first and kill the dog Maodun who had been endangering his hometown for hundreds of years even after his death!
His mind was full of thoughts about how to persuade this fool to send out troops after Bashu's triumphant return, so as to seize the initiative and attack the Xiongnu forces.
It was not easy for him to rack his brains for this, and he never thought that because he agreed too readily just now, he would make Xiang Yu suspicious.
The two people's minds were completely different, but they reached a consensus on their goals.
Because he had so many things on his mind, the next morning, Lu Bu tossed and turned all night, thinking over and over again about Xiang Hanzi's listless face, and he couldn't fall asleep for a single moment.
When the time came, no matter how sleepy he felt, he could only curse in his heart as he went to the military camp, ready to prepare to set out with Han Xin.
When Han Xin saw Lu Bu's appearance, he was stunned on the spot.
He looked at his brother in surprise, whose eyes were dark and yawning from time to time. He suddenly realized that this was the first time he saw the energetic brother look so listless, and he couldn't help but feel curious.
However, as soon as this curiosity arose, it was completely overshadowed by concern for Lu Bu.
Seeing that his brother looked indifferent and slow to react, Han Xin simply took over all the military affairs and considerately took over most of the work that should have been done by the main general.
Lu Bu felt relieved: since Liu Haozi was no longer around, it was not his turn to do it himself. How could he not be happy if those troublesome things could be done by a capable person
The second-in-command Han Xin was willing to run around for the lazy brother of the main general.
General Li was in a carriage, so it was impossible for him to escape. Almost on the day he was transferred to the army and followed the army westward, he was ordered around and had a splitting headache.
Before the Chu army set out on the Western Expedition, the Chu Emperor Xiang Yu personally came to the camp, but did not look for his beloved general Lu Bu, but secretly summoned Han Xin instead.
When Han Xin suddenly heard that the Majesty had arrived in person, although he didn't know the reason, he instinctively started to tremble. He quickly put down the military affairs at hand and hurried to the camp.
As soon as he got the message, Han Xin gently lifted the curtain and walked in quietly. Xiang Yu, who was standing with his back to the light, had already caught the sound of his footsteps and said indifferently: "I came here only to fulfill an important trust."
Han Xin was slightly startled, and subconsciously said: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. In this battle, our Great Chu will send out all its elite troops, and we have sufficient food and grass. We will be able to defeat a mere rat like Liu with ease and capture him."
To outsiders, these words would only make them think he is extremely arrogant.
But whether it was Han Xin who said this, or Xiang Yu who heard this, they both knew that this was the truth spoken with full confidence.
Xiang Yu frowned and said calmly: "I am not here for this matter."
Han Xin was stunned and was about to ask, but Xiang Yu continued: "Fengxian is a man of high moral character. He likes to lead the charge and often goes deep into the enemy's territory alone, where it is difficult for him to get support..."
At this point, Xiang Yu paused. Han Xin's eyes showed understanding and he continued, "I will do my best to persuade you, my dear brother."
Unexpectedly, Xiang Yu was not satisfied after hearing this.
He frowned and asked in a deep voice, "When did I say that?"
Han Xin's eyes widened, and he was confused by the rare question.
If this is not the meaning, what else could it be
The majestic Emperor of Chu said in a deep and powerful voice, "Fengxian is extremely brave, and the commander-in-chief personally charging into battle will also help morale. Why stop him?"
Han Xin: “…”
The usually taciturn Emperor Chu had not yet finished his speech. He only softened his tone and said slowly, "With your ability, you will be able to sit firmly in the center of the army and control the situation. Remember to protect him well."
Han Xin's eyelids twitched wildly.
However, because of the Emperor of Chu's pair of pupils that looked majestic without being angry, he could only reluctantly hold back even though he had thousands of persuasion in his mind. He made up his mind and replied, "... I respect your order."