He memorialized the Throne and was rewarded with the title of General Who Exhibits Firm Virtue and Lord of Feiting. That Cao Cao had subdued the east of the Huashang Mountains has been stated before. After he had gone, Liu Bei buried his annoyance, and Zhang Fei did not again refer to the matter. He led his troops there and took up residence. Lü Bu thanked him and accepted this offer. In the meantime what think you of a temporary sojourn at the town where I was encamped for some time, Xiaopei? The place is small and mean, but it is near, and I will see to it that you are supplied with all you need." My rude brother has offended and must eventually apologize. "You, O Lord, kindly received me, but I fear your brothers and I cannot agree. Next day Lü Bu came to take leave of his host. "Lü Bu, you and I will fight that duel of three hundred bouts!" shouted Zhang Fei. But as the host escorted Liu Bei to his carriage, he saw Zhang Fei galloping up armed as for a fray. Then Liu Bei apologized, saying, "My poor brother talks wildly after he has been drinking. Liu Bei hastily checked the impulsive one, and Guan Yu persuaded him to go away. Come out, and I will fight you three hundred bouts for the insult." Zhang Fei heard what Lü Bu said, and his eyes glared, crying, "What sort of a man are you that dares call our brother 'younger brother'? He is one of the ruling family-a jade leaf on a golden branch. Lü Bu said, "Good younger brother, you need not be so very modest." Here also Liu Bei showed excessive modesty. There Lü Bu bade his wife and daughter bow as to their benefactor. Half through the banquet Lü Bu requested Liu Bei to retire to one of the inner private rooms, whither Guan Yu and Zhang Fei followed him. Banquets were held and dwelling places prepared for the guest and his retinue.Īs soon as convenient, Lü Bu returned the feast. But Chen Gong said, "The strong guest does not oppress his host. So Lü Bu put on a smile and said, "I may be something of a fighting man, but I could not rule a great region like this." Lü Bu was on the point of accepting them, when he saw Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, who stood behind the Imperial Protector, glaring at him with angry eyes. Whereupon Liu Bei handed the insignia and the seal of authority to Lü Bu. Now since you are here, General, it is most suitable that I step down in your favor." Liu Bei replied, "When the late Tao Qian died, there was no one to administer Xuzhou, and so I assumed that task for a time. But now if you will, I offer myself to you that we may together accomplish great designs." I did not think then that I should be the victim of a vile plot and lose my leaders and my soldiers. When Cao Cao with wicked ambition invaded this region and you, Sir, came to its rescue, I aided you by attacking Yanzhou and thus diverting a portion of his force. Said Lü Bu, "After Wang Yun and I plotted to slay Dong Zhuo and my misfortune in the Li Jue and Guo Si's sedition, I drifted about from one place to another, and none of the nobles east of the Huashang Mountains seemed willing to receive me. They proceeded to the residence and there, after the elaborate ceremonies of reception were over, they sat down to converse. The new Imperial Protector with a great following met Lü Bu ten miles outside the city gates, and the two chiefs rode in side by side. Although it may be as you say, yet it would be well to prepare," said Zhang Fei. Hearing this, Liu Bei said, "Lü Bu is a hero, and we will receive him with honor."īut Mi Zhu was strongly against receiving him, saying, "He was a cruel, bloodthirsty beast."īut Liu Bei replied, "How would misfortune have been averted from Xuzhou if he had not attacked Yanzhou? He cannot be our enemy now that he comes seeking an asylum." "Go over to Liu Bei, who has lately succeeded to Xuzhou." The spies heard this and at once told Lü Bu, who was greatly disturbed and called in Chen Gong. Wherefore Yuan Shao sent Yan Liang with fifty thousand troops to destroy Lü Bu. For your own safety you should help to crush him." If he gets possession of Yanzhou, he will certainly attempt to add this region to it. The news of the fighting between Cao Cao and Lü Bu had reached Jizhou, and one of Yuan Shao's advisers, Shen Pei, warned him, saying, "Lü Bu is a savage beast. "Suppose I went to Yuan Shao," said Lü Bu. Seek some place where we can rest a time before trying." Said Chen Gong, who was opposed to this course, "Cao Cao is too strong right now. When all his generals had joined him, he began to feel strong enough to try conclusions with Cao Cao once again. The last chapter told of the defeat of Lü Bu, and his gathering the remnant of his army at Dingtao. The Emperor Establishes Anyi The New Capital. Chapter 13 Li Jue and Guo Si Duel In Chang'an
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