Chapter 461: Take Refuge

After the death of Wei Bo Jiedushi Yang Shihou, Emperor Wu Youzhen of Liang was overjoyed. He was afraid of the Wei Bo army and planned to break it up and divide the troops into two military towns.

However, the Wei Bo army refused, which caused a mutiny.

So, Emperor Liang ordered Liu Yu, a wise general known for his strategies, to lead his 60,000 troops to Wei Bo to control the situation.

The Wei Bo army killed the Liang Dynasty's direct troops in the city, and then asked Emperor Liang to maintain the status quo, but was rejected by Emperor Liang. The Wei Bo army turned around and threw an olive branch to Mu Youxian of Jin.

Mu Youxian was overjoyed after receiving the intelligence, and personally led his army to Wei Bo, intending to occupy Wei Bo.

Mu Youxian first killed Zhang Yan and other generals who took the lead in launching the mutiny, and then pardoned the responsibilities of other soldiers, and incorporated the guards who launched the mutiny into his personal guard.

This trust touched the Wei Bo army households very much, and they surrendered one after another. It made the Tuo Tuo forces, which have always been the best in the Central Plains with cavalry, even more powerful.

But some of the Wei Bo army saw that Mu Youxian had killed the general who led the mutiny, and because the Wei Bo army had killed Mu Youxian's brother in the previous battle with Jin, they were afraid that Mu Youxian would settle accounts with them.

So some of the generals planned to surrender to Lü Bocheng.

Qian Kuan wanted to see the situation of the battle between Liang and Jin, and wanted to leave these people alone, so he did not pass the news to Lü Bocheng, who had taken his family to Haizhou for a trip.

In the tent, Lü Bocheng listened carefully to the analysis of Qian Kuan and others, and frowned. Come to surrender to him? Is it true or false? Is he a troublemaker?

"Send someone to quietly lead the other party's people here, I want to ask them in detail."

"Yes."

Soon, Wei Bo army general Lu Qi came to see Lü Bocheng with several men.

Lu Qi also chose Lü Bocheng after careful consideration.

Although the Zhenhai Army's sphere of influence is not large, over the years, Zhenhai has been strong and powerful, and the people live and work in peace and contentment. Even people from other places have moved to Zhenhai with their families. It is said that Lü Bocheng has a very high reputation among the people.

In addition, Xuzhou is not far from Weizhou and his hometown, so he does not have to leave his hometown. Therefore, in addition to Liang Jin, Zhenhai's Lü Bocheng has become the first choice for some Weizhou troops.

"Lu Qi greets the governor."

"General Lu, please stand up."

Lü Bocheng personally helped Lu Qi and others up. The two sides looked at each other and were satisfied.

In the military tent, Lü Bocheng led a group of men and talked with Lu Qi and others for a long time.

"Zhenhai Army welcomes General Lu and other generals to join."

"Thank you, sir. We will not let you down!"

"Good! Waiting for your victory report!"

Lü Bocheng was overjoyed to get the 30,000 soldiers and horses that surrendered from Weizhou, and he hosted a banquet in the camp.

After the banquet, the 30,000 soldiers were reorganized and Lu Qi was still ordered to lead them.

"Sir, will there be any problems if Lu Qi leads them?" Qian Kuan and others were a little worried.

"It doesn't matter. At this point in time, we should not send someone to lead them, which will make the other party feel that we don't trust them. There is still a long time, so take it slowly. 30,000 soldiers must eat and drink, and receive military supplies and military pay."

Lu Bocheng didn't care at all.

He was not bragging. Since they betrayed the Liang Dynasty and had a grudge against Jin, who else could they turn to except Zhenhai?

So the 100,000 troops of Wei Bo fell apart, some surrendered to Jin, some remained in Liang Dynasty, and some were added to Zhenhai Army.

Wei Bo Town is located in the lower reaches of the Yellow River and is the only way for Jin to go south. This time, the defection of Wei Bo Town allowed Mu Youxian to occupy Wei Bo and immediately march south.

The vassal towns around Wei Bo Town became a tug-of-war battlefield between Jin and Liang.

Lu Bocheng returned to the mansion, and after dinner, he asked Su Qing'an to help pack his luggage.

"Is there going to be a war again?"

Lu Bocheng nodded: "Jin has already gone south and fought a great battle with Liang around Wei Bo. Caozhou is not well guarded now, and I plan to lead troops to take Caozhou, so as to prevent Jin and Liang from coming to Xuzhou. Xuzhou has iron mines, and the longer the war lasts, the more they lack weapons and equipment, and our Xuzhou will definitely be targeted by them. In order to prevent Xuzhou from being attacked, I have to take Caozhou as a defense."

Su Qing'an understood after hearing what he said.

Once Jin went south, Xuzhou became the first target of Jin and Liang. Once Jin and Liang merged, Xuzhou would be difficult to resist even if its walls were thick. If the prefectures around Xuzhou were taken, Xuzhou could also be given some buffer time.

"Okay, I'll pack it up for you right away."

"Wait."

Lu Bocheng pulled her and let her sit on his lap. He rested his head on Su Qing'an's shoulder and smelled her hair.

"I really don't want to leave you, my lady."

Su Qing'an didn't want him to go to war either: "Is this trip dangerous?"

"Don't worry, my lady. The main force of Jin Liang is around Wei Bo. Caozhou doesn't have many troops. I can deal with them with the 30,000 troops from Wei Bo that I have joined this time. Don't worry, this battle won't take too long. But we have to be quick, otherwise we will be preempted by Wu and we will have more twists and turns."

"So are you leaving soon?"

"I'll leave tomorrow morning."

Su Qing'an was stunned. So soon?

"My lady, shall I send you and Xiao Qi to Jiangning? Otherwise, you can go to Yangzhou. I heard that the scenery there is very good and it is close to Master. It is also close for you to go back to the mountains. You and Xiao Qi will wait for me there."

"The Jiedushi's government office is going to move to Jiangning?"

It's good to move there. It's in the center of the Jie town, so you can attack or defend. Unlike Xuzhou, it's more dangerous at the junction of several forces.

Lu Bocheng shook his head: "I won't move in the next few years. Xuzhou is too important, I have to stay here."

"Then I'll stay here with you."

"Jiangning is more stable than here."

"You are not there."

Lü Bocheng was excited after hearing this. He hugged Su Qing'an tightly.

He really didn't want to fight, he just wanted to live a relaxed and peaceful life with his wife, son and daughter.

But he had to be on guard against others.

He wanted his wife and family to live in peace and stability.

"Then I will take over Caozhou and the surrounding cities of Xuzhou, and ensure that you and your daughter live in Xuzhou safely. In case Xuzhou cannot be defended in the future, we will have a way out when Qingyang clears the sea road to Haizhou."

Su Qing'an comforted him: "Don't think too much, you are safe, which is better than anything else."

"I know."

"You just said that you want me and my daughter to move to Jiangning, what about the two sons?"

Lü Bocheng paused, not daring to look at her.

"Dabao and Xiaobao want to go with you?"

Lü Bocheng was silent for a moment, then nodded: "Yes."

He then explained: "This time, the attack on Caozhou should not be too dangerous, and I asked them to follow me in the rear, so I will definitely keep a close eye on them, madam, don't worry."

Lü Bocheng had a lot of words to say to convince Su Qingmei.

But he found that after he finished speaking, his wife had no reaction.

"Madam?"

"Then you should watch them carefully."

"Madam, do you agree that they should go with me?"

Su Qing'an glared at him: "If I don't agree, will they not go?"

Sighed: "They are grown up, and they have learned martial arts from Uncle Xin and Godfather. They can't hold back. They have their own ideas, and I can't stop them. But they are still young and have not experienced anything. You have to send someone to watch them. Don't let them be too impulsive. I will feel bad if they get hurt."

"Madam, don't worry. They are all my children. Even if I get into trouble, I can't let them get into trouble."

"You can't get into trouble either."

"Don't worry. Your husband knows." After saying that, he picked up Su Qing'an, carried her sideways, and walked to the bed.

Su Qing'an patted him: "I haven't packed your luggage yet."

"It's still in time to pack it tomorrow morning."

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