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

Night falls, at midnight.

Considering that the Han army would definitely have scouts watching the east gate, Bo Mi chose to leave the city through the west gate.

The west gate of Wulei City opened quietly, and the drawbridge fell silently.

Bo Mi led the way, sending out five thousand elite cavalry in single file. Their hooves, wrapped in thick cloth, landed silently. Soldiers were gagged, horses were bridled, and the five thousand men circled once after leaving the city, then stealthily made their way eastward like ghosts.

The five-mile journey was over in the blink of an eye.

Ahead, the Han army camp was sparsely lit, with the faint sound of snoring drifting through the air. Several sentries were dozing against the fence, the camp gates wide open, completely unguarded.

Bo Mi was overjoyed and drew his long sword: "Charge!"

Five thousand elite cavalry suddenly accelerated, their hooves thundering as they swept towards the Han camp!

However, after charging forward just an arrow's length, the cavalry at the forefront suddenly fell to the ground!

Horse trap! Tripwire!

Immediately afterwards, the barbed wire covering the ground pierced the horses' hooves, causing them to whinny and fall to the ground, and the riders to tumble down. The number of chevaux-de-frise and deer antlers had increased dramatically compared to the daytime, densely covering the camp completely.

Bo Mi was shocked: "What happened?!"

Just then, the war drums suddenly sounded inside the camp!

Countless torches were lit simultaneously, illuminating the night sky. Behind the palisade, rows of Han archers were poised to fire. Deep within the camp, catapults and ballistae were already set up, their dark, trebuchets pointed at them.

Lu Bu's voice echoed from the camp: "Bo Mi, I've been waiting for you for a long time!"

Bo Mi's face turned ashen: "Retreat! Retreat now!"

But it was too late.

"put!"

hum-

Countless arrows rained down like locusts! Catapults fired simultaneously, sending hundreds of stone projectiles hurtling through the air! Ballistae roared with a dull thud, their thick bolts piercing through men and horses!

Screams of agony rose and fell!

The Kucha cavalry fell in droves, men and horses alike shattered. Some tried to turn and flee, but were trampled to death by their comrades surging from behind. Others charged desperately, only to be blocked by chevaux-de-frise and deer antlers, becoming easy targets for crossbowmen.

Bo Mi swung his sword to deflect the arrows, roaring, "Retreat! Retreat now!"

He turned his horse and fled.

Just then, the camp gates burst open, and Lü Bu led Zhang Fei and Dian Wei out to fight their way out!

Red Hare, like a streak of crimson lightning, instantly charged into the chaotic army. With a sweeping motion of its halberd, three Kucha cavalrymen, horse and rider, were cleaved in two!

Zhang Fei brandished his spear and roared, "Zhang Yide of Yan is here!" He pierced through a centurion with his spear and sent him flying three zhang away!

Dian Wei wielded two halberds, slashing left and right, each strike taking a life!

The three men were like tigers among sheep, slaughtering the Kucha cavalry until they cried out in terror.

Bo Mi glanced back and was terrified. He frantically whipped his warhorse and led his remaining troops in a wild gallop.

Lu Bu pursued them for a mile, killing over a hundred men, before reining in his horse and withdrawing his troops.

Back at the camp, Zhang Fei grinned and laughed, "That was great! This guy thought we were unprepared, but he ran right into a brick wall!"

Dian Wei said in a deep voice, "This fellow ran fast, otherwise I would have cleaved him in two with my halberd!"

Lü Bu dismounted and ordered his men to tally the spoils of war.

A moment later, Guan Yu reported: "My lord, in this battle, we killed more than 800 Kucha cavalrymen, captured more than 200, and seized more than 600 warhorses. Bo Mi led the remaining troops back to Wulei City."

Lü Bu nodded: "It's a pity he ran so fast, I didn't have time to shoot him dead."

He paused for a moment, then said, "Send word to double the guards tonight to prevent them from coming again. Get some rest, and we'll reward the soldiers tomorrow."

"promise!"

……

Bo Mi fled back in a sorry state from the top of Wulei City.

He was covered in blood, his helmet was nowhere to be seen, his hair was disheveled, and he looked utterly wretched.

Long An, Ju Chequ, and Chili were already waiting inside the city gate. Seeing his appearance, they sighed inwardly.

Bo Mi dismounted, his legs went weak, and he almost fell, but was supported by his personal guards.

Long An stepped forward: "General, I have said before that Lü Bu possesses extraordinary abilities..."

Bo Mi suddenly looked up, her eyes bloodshot, but she could no longer utter a word in rebuttal.

After a long silence, he finally managed a hoarse voice: "Was everything you said before true?"

Long An nodded: "What this humble general said is all true. That Lü Bu is indeed a man of extraordinary abilities. Those chevaux-de-frise, deer antlers, and horse traps could not have been set up in half a day. He must have used the divine granary bestowed by heaven to prepare them long ago, just waiting for the Great General to fall into his trap."

Bo Mi remained silent for a moment, then suddenly slammed his palm on the city wall: "I regret not listening to you!"

He turned to his personal guards and said, "Immediately dispatch an urgent messenger to report to Yancheng: the Han army is displaying miraculous power; send reinforcements immediately! Also urge the kingdoms of Gumo, Wensu, and Weitou to come to our aid at once!"

"yes!"

Bo Mi then looked at Long An and solemnly clasped his hands in a fist salute: "King Long An, I was rude before. Now I believe you. Tell me in detail about Lü Bu's background again. This time, I will listen carefully."

Long An sighed, "General, please."

……

Inside the royal palace in Yancheng, Bai Ba was discussing matters with Nali, Bochou, and others when a messenger rushed in, stumbling and crying out, "Your Majesty, urgent news from Wulei!"

Nali took the silk scroll, unfolded it, and his expression changed drastically.

Bai Ba asked urgently, "How is it?"

Nali took a deep breath and read aloud: "General Bo Mi reports: On the night of the seventeenth of the twelfth month, I led five thousand elite cavalry to raid the Han camp, but we were ambushed and suffered over a thousand casualties. The Han army was well-prepared; their camp was fortified with barricades and trenches overnight, which is beyond the realm of ordinary warfare. Long An's words are true; Lü Bu indeed possesses supernatural abilities, capable of conjuring objects out of thin air and setting up camp in half a day. I underestimated the enemy and acted rashly, a crime deserving of death! We have now taken up our city and are holding firm. I implore Your Majesty to send reinforcements immediately and urge the kingdoms of Gumo, Wensu, and Weitou to join us. If Wulei falls, Kucha will be in grave danger!"

There was a dead silence in the hall.

Bo Chou's face was ashen, his lips trembled, but he could not utter a word.

Nali slowly put down the silk scroll and looked at the great shaman Qiemojiu.

Qiemo Jiu closed his eyes for a long time, then murmured, "To conjure something out of thin air and set up camp in half a day—such abilities are beyond human capability. Could it be that Lü Bu is truly a man of destiny?"

Bai Mo asked in a trembling voice, "Could it be that what Long An said is true?"

Nali took a deep breath and said, "Now that things have come to this, the truth or falsehood is no longer important. What is important is that Lü Bu does indeed have extraordinary methods, and our army must deal with them seriously."

He looked at Bai Ba: "Your Majesty, please make a decision quickly. Mobilize all the capable troops of the royal court to reinforce Wulei. Also, urge the three kingdoms of Gumo, Wensu, and Weitou to send troops within three days. Furthermore, send envoys urgently to Wusun, Dayuan, and Shule to request them to send reinforcements as soon as possible."

Bai Ba nodded repeatedly: "Approved, all approved! Prime Minister, quickly draft the decree!"

Bo Chou gritted his teeth and said, "I am willing to lead the troops and personally go to Wulei!"

Nali shook his head: "General Bochou is stationed in Yancheng and should not be moved lightly. The reinforcements can be led by Huyan Gu. He is brave and skilled in battle and is capable of leading troops."

Bai Badao said, "Very well, as the Prime Minister would like to do."

Nali then said, "Your Majesty, there is one more matter: conscript laborers. All men in the country aged fifteen to fifty should be conscripted to strengthen the city's defenses and transport provisions. This battle with the Han army concerns the survival of Kucha, so we must spare no effort."

Bai Ba nodded: "Approved."