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

Immediately, voices of advice arose throughout the hall, with everyone feeling that Lü Bu's idea was too crazy and completely impractical.

Their gazes toward Lü Bu were filled with incomprehension and anxiety, and they even had a vague feeling that perhaps today's great victory had made Lü Bu somewhat blinded by arrogance.

Faced with the doubts of the crowd, Lü Bu did not get angry, but remained unusually calm.

He took a deep breath and said in a low voice:

"Your concerns are all reasonable. However, you only know one aspect and not the other."

"Our army has captured a considerable amount of spoils in today's battle."

"There are also 1,500 surrendered soldiers. With a little reorganization, they can be used as auxiliary troops and soldiers to defend the city, freeing up our Bingzhou elite troops for mobile warfare."

"Using war to sustain war is not just empty talk!"

Next, he analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of both sides:

"It is true that Li Jue and Guo Si commanded tens of thousands of troops, but their composition was complex, including soldiers from Liangzhou, Qiang and Hu tribes, and bandits, each with their own ulterior motives and inconsistent commands."

"Once we enter Chang'an, the struggle for power will only intensify. How can they easily muster tens of thousands of troops and keep us bogged down in the mountains for so long?"

"My Bingzhou cavalry are as swift as the wind. How can their infantry, who are mainly composed of infantry, possibly catch up with or surround us?"

Regarding Yuan Shu, Lü Bu, relying on his foresight, confidently stated: "Yuan Shu is all bark and no bite, short-sighted. His ambitions lie in Huainan and Yuzhou. Why would he mobilize his troops to attack us at the treacherous Wuguan Pass just because of a mere letter from Li Jue and Guo Si? The possibility of a pincer attack from the north and south is absolutely impossible in the short term!"

He paused, his voice carrying an undeniable confidence: "Gentlemen, extraordinary achievements require extraordinary people and extraordinary deeds! If we were to flee at the mere sight of the enemy's superior numbers, how would I, Lü Bu, be any different from a stray dog ​​of the past? Only by facing difficulties head-on, by putting ourselves in a do-or-die situation, can we carve a bloody path through the encirclement of wolves and achieve hegemony! My mind is made up; there is no need for further persuasion!"

Lu Bu's words were clear and logical, and his analysis of the enemy, himself and the surrounding situation was incisive, a stark contrast to his previous image of only knowing how to act recklessly.

That powerful confidence and decisiveness deeply impressed everyone present.

Meng Cheng opened his mouth, wanting to say something more, but seeing Lu Bu's sharp eyes, he finally sighed and silently retreated to the side.

Cheng Lian, Zuo Feng, and the others exchanged glances. Although they still had many worries, Lü Bu's prestige and the lingering momentum of today's great victory made them dare not offer any further strong advice.

Silence fell over the room for a moment.

Seeing that the crowd no longer objected, Lü Bu knew that they had only been temporarily subdued, not truly convinced.

He needs to prove himself with a victory as soon as possible.

He stopped discussing strategic direction and instead began assigning specific tasks, firmly grasping the power of discourse in his own hands.

"Cheng Lian".

"Your subordinate is here!"

"Tomorrow morning, take my command token and head to Yaoguan! Take over the defenses, carefully survey the pass's condition, reinforce the fortifications, and stockpile logs and stones. Yaoguan is our vital escape route; it cannot be lost. You must hold it!"

"Yes, Your humble servant will not fail in your mission!" Cheng Lian clasped his hands in acceptance of the order, his expression solemn. Although he had doubts about the overall strategy, he was absolutely unambiguous about the task of guarding the strategic pass.

"Zuo Feng".

"Your subordinate is here!"

"You are fully responsible for the defense of Lantian County. Similarly, expedite the repair of the city walls and stockpile more defensive equipment. Maintain order within the city and be vigilant against spies. Mix the surrendered soldiers with the original garrison troops, using veteran soldiers from Bingzhou as the core, and strictly discipline and train them."

"Yes, sir!" Zuo Feng replied loudly.

"Magistrate Meng," Lü Bu said, looking at Meng Cheng with a slightly gentler tone, "We still need to rely on Magistrate Meng for civil administration and logistics. Inventory the treasury, count the households, and appease the displaced people. If any villagers wish to move into the city or the vicinity of Yaoguan, settle them and allocate wasteland for cultivation. Some of the grain captured by the army can be used for relief as appropriate to win over the hearts of the people."

Seeing that Lü Bu's arrangements were well-organized and not entirely reckless, Meng Cheng felt somewhat relieved and cupped his hands, saying, "Your humble servant obeys and will do his utmost."

Finally, Lü Bu addressed his personal guard captains: "You will take turns on duty, sending out scouts to investigate further north, closely monitoring the movements in the direction of Chang'an and the surrounding paths. Report back immediately if you receive any military intelligence!"

"Yes, General!"

The orders were relayed smoothly, and everyone left to carry them out, leaving only Lü Bu and a few of his personal guards in the main hall.

The night was deep, and moonlight streamed through the window onto the ground.

Lü Bu sat alone at his desk, not resting immediately.

He needs to sort out his thoughts, and more importantly, take stock of his biggest asset right now—the system!

He focused his thoughts on the attribute panel.

The attributes remain unchanged, and the skill points are still 0, but the safe zone has now become level 2.

According to the system settings, if there are fixed places where survivors can stay overnight, the level can be upgraded to level one; if there are more than 1000 survivors, the level can be upgraded to level two.

Now that Lü Bu controls Lantian County, the total number of military and civilian personnel under his direct jurisdiction naturally exceeds 1000. Therefore, Lü Bu's system security zone level has been directly upgraded to level two.

After midnight, you can claim your daily safe zone rewards, which include random gold, silver, and food, as well as fixed skill point rewards. Lu Bu is really looking forward to it.

The original owner's combat strength was already the best in the world. He was looking forward to seeing what kind of effect he would achieve by forcibly upgrading his skills with skill points and even breaking through human limits.

He then began to take inventory of the supplies in the storage space.

After killing General Zhong Huan (a high-level zombie) and more than a dozen ordinary soldiers and low-ranking officers (basic and intermediate-level zombies), and especially after "purifying" the more than 1,500 surrendered soldiers (who were classified as basic and intermediate-level zombies by the system), the supplies brought by the double drop rate reward were simply piling up like mountains!

There was relatively little gold, only 28 taels, but more than 2000 taels of silver and more than 5000 strings of Wuzhu coins!

This was a huge fortune, enough to support his initial military expansion and administrative expenses.

In terms of weapons and armor, the number of ring-pommel swords, spears, lances, swords, bows, crossbows, arrows, and various types of armor has been greatly increased, especially leather armor and tube-sleeved armor, which are now numerous enough to arm an army of several thousand men.

Food is of paramount importance!

The total amount of millet, rice, and wheat exceeded ten thousand shi (a unit of dry measure)!

There are also large quantities of dried meat, lard, and refined salt.

Based on the calculation that a strong adult laborer in the late Han Dynasty consumed 2 shi (a unit of dry measure) of grain per month, this amount of grain would be enough to feed 2,000 people for several months. This does not include the grain stored in the Lantian County government treasury or any grain that may be seized later.

In addition, there are a large number of tools, daily necessities, medicines, and so on.

That infinitely large storage space now resembled a massive military supply warehouse, with these resources neatly categorized and stacked.

"Excellent!" Lu Bu thought excitedly. "With these supplies, I at least have the initial capital! I can more calmly organize my army, govern, and win over the hearts of the people!"

The items that were found all fit the category of "carried or used by zombies," and none of them were from an era that was ahead of its time.

But that's enough. In this chaotic world, food and ironware are hard currency, not to mention many practical tools and medicines.

The system mistakenly classified the Three Kingdoms period as an apocalyptic world, which ironically gave Lü Bu a huge advantage. Rewards were given for both killing and purifying zombies—it was practically a perfect "fight-to-live" model!

Money can be used for rewards and purchases; weapons and armor can be used to equip troops; food can not only ensure the army's supply, but also be used to recruit refugees, increase the number of survivors in the safe zone, and upgrade the safe zone's level.

It wasn't until late at night that Lü Bu managed to suppress his excitement, walked out of the main hall, and, under the protection of his personal guards, headed towards the backyard of the county government office.

He didn't disturb Yan Yuan and Diao Chan, but went to a room prepared especially for him and lay down fully clothed.

For Lü Bu, for Lantian County, and for the entire Qinling Mountains and Guanzhong region, tomorrow will be a brand new beginning.