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

Guo Jia sat down again, pondered for a moment, and slowly said, "General, you now hold Guanzhong in your hands and command the princes with the emperor in your name. You seem to have great power, but in reality, you are surrounded by dangers. To the east are Cao Cao and Yuan Shao, to the south are Yuan Shu and Liu Biao, to the west are Ma Teng and Han Sui, and to the north are the Xiongnu and Xianbei. If you are attacked from all sides, even with the advantage of Guanzhong, it will be difficult to last long."

Lü Bu nodded: "Fengxiao is absolutely right. In your opinion, how should we break this deadlock?"

"The most urgent task is not to conquer the Central Plains, but to consolidate our foundation." Guo Jia dipped his finger in tea and drew a simple map on the table. "Although Guanzhong is good, Xiliang is not yet settled. Ma Teng and Han Sui have nominally submitted, but in reality, they each harbor their own ambitions. If our army marches out of Guandong to contend with Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, and others, Ma and Han will surely attack our rear."

"Therefore, the first step is to completely resolve the issue of Western Liang. Ma Teng and Han Sui must be truly subdued; if not, they should be destroyed."

Jia Xu interjected, "Ma Teng has a son, Ma Chao, who is a hostage in Chang'an, and Han Sui has a son, Han Ping, who is an official in the capital. These two can be used as a check and balance."

Guo Jia shook his head: "The hostage strategy can only provide temporary relief, not a long-term solution. Although Ma Chao is brave, Ma Teng still has his second sons, Ma Xiu and Ma Tie. Han Ping is weak, and Han Sui may not really care about him. To pacify Xiliang, we need to use two methods: one is to lure them with benefits and continue to supply them with provisions and make them dependent on our army; the other is to coerce them and secretly support their generals to divide their power."

He continued drawing: "If Xiliang is secured, the second step should be to seize Bingzhou. Bingzhou is the hometown of the Great General, and many Bingzhou natives serve in the army. Moreover, Bingzhou produces horses, and its people are known for their fierceness, which can provide us with elite troops. Taking Bingzhou will allow us to defend against the Hu people to the north and threaten Jizhou to the east; it is a strategically important location."

"The third step is to seize the three commanderies of Hanoi, Hedong, and Henan Yin. These three commanderies are located at a crucial point on the Yellow River, connecting Guanzhong and the Central Plains. With these three commanderies, we can advance or retreat as needed, and suppress Cao Cao's power in Yanzhou and Yuzhou."

"The fourth step is to head south to Hanzhong and plot against Yizhou. Yizhou is a land of plenty, rich in resources, and easy to defend. If we can obtain Yizhou, we can support an army of hundreds of thousands."

"Once the north and Yizhou are pacified, we will then raise an army to march east and contend with Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, and Yuan Shu for supremacy. At that time, our army will have the iron cavalry of Liangzhou, the elite troops of Bingzhou, the elite soldiers of Guanzhong, and the provisions of Yizhou. What need will we have to worry about unifying the world?"

Guo Jia's words were clear and logical, and his strategy was well-defined.

Lü Bu nodded repeatedly upon hearing this, and Jia Xu also showed an approving expression.

"Fengxiao, you are truly a man of great talent!" Lü Bu clapped his hands in praise. "This strategy is exactly what I envisioned. But can the funds, provisions, and military supplies sustain such a long-term plan?"

This is the issue that Lü Bu cares about most.

He has the system and no shortage of supplies, but Guo Jia is unaware of this, as he did not answer Guo Jia's question about the Heavenly Gift Granary yesterday.

He wanted to hear how Guo Jia would handle logistical issues without a system.

Guo Jia laughed: "Why does the General need to test me? Normally, supporting such a grand plan would require the entire nation's resources and would take at least ten or twenty years. But the General has managed to support the army and the people in Guanzhong and win over all sides, which clearly shows that he has extraordinary methods."

He paused, then continued, "It's the same question as yesterday. All along the way, I've heard rumors that the General possesses a divinely bestowed granary, with inexhaustible supplies of grain and provisions. At first, I thought it absurd, but what I saw upon entering Chang'an compels me to believe it. May I ask the General, is this rumor true or false?"

Lu Bu and Jia Xu exchanged a glance, and Jia Xu nodded slightly.

"Since Fengxiao has asked, I will tell you the truth." Lü Bu stood up, walked into the hall, and said, "You will see for yourself."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lü Bu had a sudden thought.

In the open space of the hall, a pile of millet appeared out of nowhere, weighing several dozen bushels. Then came dozens of suits of armor, hundreds of swords, boxes of copper coins, brocade cloth, refined salt, and so on. The supplies piled up more and more, and in an instant, they filled half of the hall.

Guo Jia suddenly stood up, his eyes wide, staring intently at the pile of supplies that had appeared out of nowhere.

He had studied the classics since childhood and did not believe in ghosts or gods, but what he saw before him completely overturned his understanding.

"This...this is..." Guo Jia's voice trembled.

"As you can see, I do indeed possess a divinely bestowed granary," Lü Bu said calmly. "This granary connects to the heavens, and can provide countless provisions and military supplies daily. Therefore, Fengxiao, you need not worry about money and provisions. I can provide as much as you need."

Guo Jia staggered back two steps, only managing to regain his balance by grabbing the table.

He took a few deep breaths, forcing himself to calm down, his mind racing—if such a divine object truly existed, then Lu Bu's claim of establishing a new dynasty was no mere fantasy!

With unlimited funds and supplies, what strategy cannot be implemented, and what powerful enemy cannot be defeated?

"So that's how it is... so that's how it is..." Guo Jia murmured, a fervent light gradually burning in his eyes. "Heaven-sent divine granary, the true master of destiny! Great General, you are truly the chosen one!"

He straightened his clothes, knelt solemnly, and said, "Guo Jia is willing to serve you to the death, to assist the General in pacifying the world and establishing a new dynasty!"

Lü Bu helped him up: "Fengxiao, please rise. From now on, you will be my strategist, on par with Wenhe. You only need to offer advice and strategies; you don't need to worry about logistics and supplies."

Guo Jia said excitedly, "Thank you for your trust, General. I will do my utmost to repay your kindness!"

Lü Bu then said, "However, I have two things to tell Fengxiao."

"Please speak, General."

"First, you seem to be in poor health. Do you have some hidden illness?" Lu Bu remembered that Guo Jia died young in history, supposedly due to his health problems caused by excessive drinking and womanizing, coupled with his weak constitution and frequent illnesses.

Guo Jia was taken aback: "I have been frail since childhood and often suffer from minor ailments, but nothing serious..."

"Don't be careless," Lü Bu said solemnly. "I have arranged for a physician to examine your pulse and treat you. In addition, since you are my strategist, you should take care of your health and not overwork yourself. Just offer advice and strategies; you don't need to worry about specific political affairs."

Guo Jia was deeply moved.

He was naturally unrestrained and disliked being constrained, so Lü Bu's arrangement suited him perfectly—he could participate in the highest decision-making process without having to deal with tedious government affairs, and someone would even take care of his health.

"Secondly," Lü Bu continued, "you are still young and have not yet started a family. I have already prepared a residence for you in Chang'an, and assigned ten servants and six maids to serve you. I have also given you a thousand strings of cash and a hundred bolts of brocade as funds for your settlement. Take good care of yourself; there is plenty of time in the future."

Guo Jia's eyes welled up slightly.

Born into a poor family with nothing to his name, he never imagined that he would be treated so kindly one day.

"General... Jia, I don't know how to repay you..." Guo Jia's voice choked with emotion.

Jia Xu, standing nearby, laughed and said, "Fengxiao, there's no need for that. The General treats his subordinates with kindness and generosity. As long as we serve him wholeheartedly, wealth and honor are beyond our reach. The best way to repay him is for us to have our talents displayed and our ambitions fulfilled."

"Wenhe is absolutely right." Lü Bu nodded. "Fengxiao, go and rest today and familiarize yourself with the environment of Chang'an. The residence has been prepared, and you can move in at any time. After the New Year, we will discuss the specific strategies in detail."

Guo Jia bowed deeply: "I obey your command."

After leaving the General's Mansion, Guo Jia was led by his personal guards to a residence in the east of the city.

It was a three-courtyard house with blue bricks and gray tiles. Although not luxurious, it was spacious and clean.

Guo Jia surveyed the layout and servants in the courtyard and was deeply satisfied.

From a poor, wandering scholar to a powerful military advisor in the general's mansion, all because of Lü Bu's high regard for him.

Guo Jia gazed in the direction of the General's Mansion, a resolute look flashing in his eyes: "Since you treat me as a national hero, I will repay you as a national hero! I, Guo Fengxiao, will definitely help you take this world."