Transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms as Lu Bu: I Have a Pseudo-Apocalypse System

Just as Lü Bu was celebrating his victory in Shangluo and breaking through his own limits, Li Jue, Guo Si, and others were busy holding a grand funeral for Dong Zhuo in Chang'an.

They stitched Dong Zhuo's head, which they had obtained in exchange from Lü Bu, back together with his torso and gave him a grand funeral at Meiwu, befitting a king.

The funeral was extremely lavish, with abundant burial goods. Li Jue, Guo Si, Fan Chou and other Liangzhou generals all wore mourning clothes and wailed loudly, attempting to win over the Liangzhou army and demonstrate their legitimacy as Dong Zhuo's successors.

When the news reached Shangluo, Lü Bu simply laughed it off.

"The glory of the dead is not as good as the benefits of the living," he said to his generals. "Li Jue and Guo Si are riddled with internal conflicts and are currently busy with these vanity projects, which gives us time to breathe and develop. We should take this opportunity to reorganize the army and strengthen our foundation."

On the eighth day of the seventh month, as the commotion of the celebrations gradually subsided, Lü Bu summoned all his core civil and military officials to the General's Mansion in Shangluo County for a meeting on military system reform.

Lu Bu, seated in the main seat, got straight to the point: "Our army now commands over ten thousand soldiers and governs more than seventy thousand people. However, quality is more important than quantity in warfare, and the organization must be clear so that we can command them effectively and maximize our combat power. The reason I have gathered you all here today is to discuss the organization of each battalion and the appointment of its commanders."

Upon hearing this, everyone's spirits lifted.

The expansion of the army means that the power and status of these former subordinates will also rise accordingly.

Lü Bu first looked at Cheng Lian: "Cheng Lian, you have followed me since Bingzhou, loyal and skilled in martial arts. I hereby appoint you as the Captain of the Personal Guard Battalion, commanding five hundred men."

Cheng Lian immediately stepped forward, knelt on one knee, clasped his hands in a fist and said loudly, "This humble general obeys the order and will certainly not fail the general's trust!"

Lu Bu nodded and continued, "This personal guard battalion is no ordinary guard; it is a heavy cavalry battalion. It should be our army's strongest spear and formidable shield! We must select the most robust, strongest, best horsemen, and most skilled warriors in the entire army, equip them with the finest warhorses, and provide them with the best chainmail and horse armor. In peacetime, they will take turns guarding and training; in wartime, both men and horses will be fully armored, charging into battle alongside me to slay generals and capture flags!"

Upon hearing the descriptions of "heavy cavalry battalion," "armored men and horses," and "the strongest spear," Cheng Lian's eyes flashed with fervor, and the other generals also showed envy.

This is clearly an attempt to create an invincible heavy armored cavalry!

"This humble general understands, and will certainly train a fierce and powerful army for the general!" Cheng Lian loudly promised.

Then, Lü Bu looked at Zhang Liao: "Wen Yuan, you are calm and skilled in battle, and capable of undertaking great responsibilities. I hereby appoint you as the Colonel of the Light Cavalry Battalion, commanding two thousand cavalrymen, and responsible for tasks such as reconnaissance, flanking maneuvers, pursuit, and guerrilla warfare."

"This subordinate obeys!" Zhang Liao replied solemnly.

Two thousand light cavalrymen were absolutely the main force of the Bingzhou army, apart from the personal guard battalion (heavy cavalry battalion) personally commanded by Lü Bu, and they bore a heavy responsibility.

"Wei Xu".

"Your subordinate is here!"

"I hereby appoint you as Colonel of the Vanguard Battalion, commanding the Vanguard Battalion (heavy infantry battalion), with a strength of one thousand men. Equip them with heavy armor and train them rigorously, ensuring that our heavy infantry can also conquer fortified positions and overcome dangerous terrain!"

"Yes, sir!" Wei Xu responded loudly. Although he was not as good as Zhang Liao, being given command of the Trapped Camp was a great sign of trust.

"Song Xian".

"Your subordinate is here!"

"I hereby appoint you as an infantry captain, commanding a battalion of two thousand men, responsible for defensive formations and coordinated combat."

"Hou Cheng".

"Your subordinate is here!"

"I hereby appoint you as Captain of the Bow and Crossbow Corps, commanding a thousand men in the bow and crossbow battalion, to train them in bow and crossbow skills and to be responsible for long-range suppression."

Song Xian and Hou Cheng accepted the orders in succession.

"Cao Xing".

"Your subordinate is here!"

"I hereby appoint you as the Commandant of Wuguan, commanding one thousand soldiers to guard the Wuguan, Shangxian, and Shangluo line, and strictly guard against Yuan Shu's northward advance from Nanyang, ensuring the safety of our army's southern flank."

"This humble general obeys your orders and will ensure the absolute safety of Wuguan Pass!" Cao Xing accepted the order; he was skilled in defense, so this appointment was very suitable for him.

Finally, Lü Bu looked at Hao Meng: "Hao Meng."

Hao Meng stepped forward somewhat nervously: "Your subordinate is here."

"I hereby appoint you as the garrison commander, stationed at Lantian County and Yaoguan Pass. In addition, the remaining soldiers from various units, numbering approximately two thousand, will be temporarily placed under your command for training. Furthermore, you are responsible for screening any wounded or elderly soldiers who are no longer fit for combat, disarming them, distributing them with farm tools, and providing them with proper resettlement." Lü Bu paused, his tone turning cold. "As for the prisoners of war, those who are stubborn and difficult to persuade to surrender, they will be organized into a separate labor camp, also under your command, specifically responsible for heavy physical labor such as repairing city walls and digging trenches."

Hao Meng understood that although the garrison battalion seemed like a miscellaneous unit, it wielded considerable power, especially in managing hard labor and resettling veterans, which required meticulousness and skill. He quickly replied, "This subordinate obeys the order and will certainly perform my duties to the best of my ability!"

After assigning the military commanders, Lü Bu turned his attention to the auxiliary officer system.

"Zuo Feng".

"Your subordinate is here!" Zuo Feng quickly stepped forward.

"I hereby promote you to Quartermaster, in charge of all matters related to the army's food supply, logistics, and weapon repair and manufacturing." Lü Bu emphasized the word "supply."

Zuo Feng understood immediately; he was instructed to openly "purchase" and "collect" supplies from all over the place in order to conceal the source of Lü Bu's mysterious supplies.

"Understood, General! I will take good care of the logistics!" Zuo Feng replied loudly.

"Meng Cheng".

"Your humble servant is here."

"You will remain the chief clerk of the General's Office, in charge of all the government affairs of all the territories under my command, including the resettlement of refugees, tax collection, and the evaluation of officials.

"Your humble servant obeys!" Meng Cheng bowed and accepted the order.

The county magistrates and county constables in each county basically remained unchanged, and were responsible for local governance and public security.

At this point, Lü Bu's military and administrative system was initially established, with clearly defined responsibilities.

The group was generally satisfied with the arrangement and expressed their willingness to do their utmost.

Looking at his assembled civil and military officials, Lü Bu felt a renewed surge of pride.

Although he ruled over a population of only 70,000, which, according to common sense, would be absolutely insufficient to support an army of more than 10,000 full-time soldiers, he had a super logistics system that not only ensured self-sufficiency in food and military equipment but also provided a large surplus to support the people. This is what created the seemingly illogical "prosperous age" scene we see today.

With the military system in place, the officers and captains of each battalion immediately threw themselves into intensive training.

Lü Bu personally oversaw the training of his personal guard (heavy cavalry).

These five hundred men were selected from the best of the best; each one was a burly, strong soldier skilled in riding and archery.

Lu Bu not only equipped them to the teeth, but also incorporated some special forces training concepts from modern society.

In addition to regular horsemanship, slashing, and formation charging training, Lü Bu also incorporated subjects such as weighted cross-country running, endurance combat, and team coordination.

He often personally participated in long-distance raids alongside his soldiers, clad in heavy armor, or engaged in one-on-many combat training.

On the training ground, Lü Bu, wielding an unsharpened training halberd, fought alone against more than ten elite personal guards.

His strength far surpassed that of ordinary people. Even when he restrained himself, the halberd he swung still carried a fierce wind. Often, a single move could make the attacking soldiers' arms go numb and their weapons fall from their hands.

But he only touched on the surface, focusing more on guiding them on how to cooperate and how to find weaknesses.

"Watch the flanks! Form groups of three and cover each other!"

"Your blade is too slow. On the battlefield, if it slows down, you won't be the only one to die!"

Lu Bu's voice echoed across the training ground.

He led by example, sometimes eating and living with his soldiers, a practice that earned him the respect and support of his personal guards.

"The general is so brave and brave, and he still suffers with us like this. What reason do we have not to fight to the death for him?" A soldier said to his comrade while wiping his sweat during a break.

"Yes, following a Marquis like Wen, even death would be worthwhile!" His companion looked at Lü Bu, who was instructing other soldiers in the distance, his eyes filled with fanaticism.

Seeing that their lord was personally overseeing the training, the other battalion commanders dared not slack off and followed suit, strengthening their interaction with the soldiers and sharing their joys and sorrows.

Zhang Liao personally led a team to scout the terrain and practice archery on horseback; Wei Xu strictly supervised the soldiers of the Trapped Camp to march with heavy loads and practice assault formations; Hou Cheng focused on training the archers in shooting accuracy and rapid fire.

The training enthusiasm of the entire Lü Bu army was at an all-time high.