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

After listening to Jia Xu and Guo Jia's words, Lü Bu laughed loudly: "Wenhe's plan is brilliant! I hadn't even thought of that!"

He immediately ordered: "Meng Cheng, you shall immediately draft three edicts. The first one shall be given to Wang Yi, appointing him General of Anbei, Prefect of Hedong, and granting him the authority to act on behalf of the emperor, in charge of all military and political affairs in Hedong, and to devote all efforts to resisting the Hu. The second one shall be given to Ma Teng and Han Sui, ordering Ma Teng to send troops to the Hetao region, and Han Sui to remain in Liangzhou. The third one shall be given to Yufuluo, appointing him Chanyu of the Southern Xiongnu and General of the Envoys to the Xiongnu, and ordering him to go north to attack the Qubei rebels."

"Yes!" Meng Cheng replied.

Lü Bu then looked at Cheng Lian: "Immediately prepare three routes of courier horses to deliver the orders to Hedong, Liangzhou, and Henan respectively. After Meng Cheng drafts the edict, I will go to the palace to have the emperor affix his seal, and then we will set off tonight. We must ride as fast as we can and not delay."

"This subordinate obeys!"

It was nearly midnight (11 p.m.)

Lü Bu looked around at everyone: "Does anyone have anything to add?"

Zhang Liao clasped his hands in a fist and asked, "General, when shall our army depart?"

Lu Bu thought for a moment. It was just after the Spring Festival, and some soldiers had gone home for the New Year's Day holiday. There were also logistical supplies, which, although they could all be stored in the storage space, still needed to be allocated and gathered in the camp, which would take some time.

Therefore, Lü Bu said, "We will spend two days mobilizing the army and preparing supplies, and set off on the fifth day of the first lunar month. The entire army will be lightly equipped, and nothing else will be carried. All provisions, military supplies, armor, etc., will be collected and I will pack them into the Heavenly Treasury in advance."

He paused, then continued, "Everyone should prepare sufficient arrows, with each person carrying at least ten quiver of arrows (30 arrows per quiver). The Trapped Cavalry and Heavy Cavalry Battalions can wear leather armor while marching, and switch to heavy armor before the battle."

"Yes, sir!" Zhang Liao obeyed the order.

Lu Bu finally looked at Jia Xu and Guo Jia: "I entrust Chang'an to the two of you. If there is any emergency, send me a message via express courier."

Jia Xu solemnly cupped his hands in greeting: "General, rest assured, I will ensure Chang'an's safety. I wish you a swift and triumphant return!"

Guo Jia also said, "I am in Chang'an, awaiting news of victory."

The meeting is now adjourned.

After everyone dispersed, Lü Bu and Jia Xu took the edict drafted by Meng Cheng and rushed into the palace that night to wake the emperor and have it stamped with the imperial seal. By the time they returned to the General's Mansion, it was already past midnight.

Lu Bu did not go to bed immediately, but returned to his study and spread out the map again.

He pointed his finger from Chang'an to Hedong, and then north to Bingzhou.

"Kebineng... go to hell..." Lu Bu muttered to himself, "This time, I'll make sure you never leave alive."

The wind and snow howled outside the window.

But a fire burned in Lü Bu's heart.

Thinking about the devastation that the Five Barbarian Invasions would later inflict on the Central Plains civilization, Lü Bu wished he could find the main force of the Xianbei right now and wipe them out completely.

Of course, this battle was not only to resist the Hu, but also a key step for him to integrate the provinces and strengthen his power.

The elite troops of Bingzhou were renowned throughout the land.

If he could subdue the powerful clans of Bingzhou, recruit tens of thousands of Bingzhou youths into his army, and gather tens of thousands of fine horses, his strength would reach a new level.

With Bingzhou as a springboard, there would be a stable rear for future eastward expansion and struggle for hegemony in the Central Plains.

He put away the map and blew out the candles.

The study was plunged into darkness, with only a few sparks occasionally popping from the charcoal brazier.

In the darkness, three groups of courier riders rushed out of the gates of Chang'an and headed in different directions.

Meanwhile, military camps inside and outside Chang'an City began to bustle with activity.

Zhang Liao's light cavalry took stock of their warhorses and inspected their saddles; Gao Shun's elite troops wiped their armor and sharpened their swords and spears; Cheng Lian's heavy cavalry fed their warhorses and prepared their armor.

Lu Bu then ran around, loading mountains of grain, water jugs, cooking stoves, military equipment, weapons, armor, engineering tools, and other supplies into his storage space.

Millet, salt, dried meat, arrows, spears, swords, armor, tents, and siege equipment such as ladders, battering rams, catapults, and stones.

The storage space is endless, regardless of size, so Lu Bu is not a spare part; the siege ladders, battering rams, catapults, etc. are all loaded directly onto the vehicle, which can be placed directly on flat ground for use.

This expedition against the Northern Barbarians was long and arduous, so Lü Bu no longer cared about revealing his secrets. He equipped all the horses in the army with stirrups, saddles, and horseshoes to sustain them for the long march, and also prepared extras for wear and tear and for future conscription in Bingzhou.

In the past, grassroots officers and soldiers had only heard that Lü Bu possessed a divinely bestowed granary, but only a few people, such as Jia Xu and Guo Jia, had actually witnessed it.

But this time, Lü Bu, in full view of everyone, took away so much military equipment and supplies, and was able to launch a expedition to the north without the need for laborers or military logistics teams. Countless soldiers and officials witnessed Lü Bu taking away all kinds of military equipment and supplies, and even huge things like catapults.

The fact that Lü Bu possessed the divinely bestowed granary has now been definitively confirmed and is no longer just a rumor.

In this special era, Lü Bu's ability did not frighten people; on the contrary, it made them respect and recognize him even more.

Even the Liangzhou soldiers who were captured and surrendered under Li Jue and Guo Si acknowledged Lü Bu's divine mandate.

Throughout history, has anyone ever had the ability to collect so many military supplies out of thin air?

No.

Therefore, Lü Bu is absolutely the chosen one of Heaven to rule the world, the man destined by Heaven, and worthy of everyone's service, so that we may one day contribute to the cause of becoming the next emperor.

The loyalty of the entire army to Lü Bu increased even further.

Even Ma Chao, a hostage with ulterior motives, wavered in his desire to establish his own independent territory after witnessing firsthand Lü Bu's divinely bestowed ability.

On the fourth day of the first lunar month, the entire army was ready.

Lü Bu gave a final pep talk to his troops in the camp.

"We will depart at 07:00 AM tomorrow." Standing on the training ground, Lü Bu addressed his neatly arrayed soldiers, "This journey north will be to resist the Hu barbarians and rescue the people of Bingzhou from their suffering. I want you to remember—we are not only going to fight, but also to save our compatriots!"

"The barbarians are brutal; wherever they go, they burn, kill, loot, and commit all sorts of atrocities. The people of Bingzhou are Han Chinese like us, connected by blood. In this battle, victory is our only option!"

Tens of thousands of soldiers shouted in unison: "Drive out the barbarians! Protect the borders and ensure the safety of the people!"

The sound reverberated throughout Chang'an.

That night, Lü Bu bid farewell to Lady Yan.

Lady Yan was already pregnant and could not see him off on his long journey. She simply held Lü Bu's hand and said with tears in her eyes, "My husband, please take care of yourself on your journey. I will stay in Chang'an and wait for your triumphant return."

Lu Bu gently stroked her belly: "Take good care of yourself and wait for me to return."

Yan nodded, her eyes filled with tears and a smile.

Lu Bu then summoned Diao Chan, Lu Qiling, and his newly acquired concubines Aisha and Du Xiuniang, and gave them a few brief instructions.

The fifth day of the first lunar month, at Chen hour (7-9 AM).

Outside the north gate of Chang'an, ten thousand elite troops stood in formation.

Lu Bu, unarmored and lightly dressed, rode Red Hare and held a light halberd (his heavy armor and halberd were stored in his storage space and would be retrieved only when needed before battle), standing in front of the army.

Jia Xu and Guo Jia led civil and military officials to see them off.

"General, take care on your journey!" Jia Xu bowed deeply.

Lü Bu nodded, turned his horse around, and faced north.

"Set off!"

Ten thousand horses galloped, crushing the snow, and sped northward.

On the city wall of Chang'an, Emperor Liu Xie watched the departing army of Lü Bu, clenched his fist, and a hint of madness flashed in his eyes.