Lu Bu's Ambition

Chapter 233 The Foundation of the Future

In the early spring of the fourth year of Chuping (AD 193), the flames of war in the world began to ignite again.

At the beginning of spring, there was still a chill in the air, and thousands of people were busy on a vast barren field near Yecheng.

Inside the simple thatched huts, there was smoke from cooking, and the figures in the fields were only about ten years old, and there were more urchins playing outside the huts.

Five hundred soldiers in heavy armor looked around solemnly, but when they saw children playing around, their eyes were full of complex colors.

"Hee hee~ Look, my father is invincible in the world, no one in the world can defeat my father."

Among the children, Lu Lingqi was wearing brocade clothes, but among a group of clay dolls, she didn't look at all disgusted. Instead, she proudly shouted to a little peacock, pointing at the figure of Lu Bu in the distance.

"Wow~ my lord is so tall." A pair of eyes full of envy and admiration stared at the tall figure in the distance, looking excited.

One of the thin little boys clenched his hands into fists, staring at Lu Bu in the distance with admiration in his eyes.

"When I grow up, I must join the army and become a powerful general like my lord."

"Yes, yes, I want it too. I heard from my uncles that the lord is invincible in the world. When my father was still there, he said that the three of us should join the army to repay the lord's kindness."

Playing among urchins is full of joy, but under the cold wind blowing, looking at groups of children playing, there are still children in their teens who are working hard in the field.

After this scene fell into Chen Gong's eyes, his eyes were moist for a while, and his mood was full of complexities. At this time, he looked at Lu Bu who was educating his son in the distance, and the sense of repulsion in his heart gradually disappeared.

There are more than 3000 children, which are clearly differentiated according to age. Those over ten years old need to work in the fields every day. They almost have to rely on themselves for food and drink, and they have to contribute more than half of the hard-grown food to Lu Bu.

Those under the age of ten clean up the house every day, gather wood and do some light work. This group of playful children are all orphans who died in the battle.

The helpless orphan was taken in by Lu Bu's side. Every year, new members join here, and new fighters come out here every year.

Heavy wooden carts arrived one after another, and boxes of heavy materials were lifted down. The children were full of joy.

Inside the simple thatched hut, Lu Bu bowed his hands to the one-armed thin man in front of him apologetically, "Please take care of all this."

With empty sleeves, a face full of vicissitudes, and black and white hair, this person knelt down on his knees in excitement and knelt down.

"My lord, this old man is already incomplete. I am so ashamed that I can't risk my life to repay my lord's kindness. How dare I accept such a great gift from my lord."

Elder Zhou, his eyes were full of mist on his wrinkled cheeks, looking at the familiar face, Lu Bu was full of guilt, especially the empty sleeves.

Fifteen years ago, Mr. Zhou was the knife and pen official in charge of money and food. He helped Lu Bu a lot. All the food, grass and military equipment sent were of the best standard.

But in a great battle ten years ago, Lu Bu led his army to surprise the enemy, and the enemy also had the same idea. As a result, Mr. Zhou lost his arm in the flames of war.

"Ying'er, this is Elder Zhou, remember to treat Elder Zhou the way you treat your master, do you understand!" Lu Bu said solemnly to his son kneeling beside him.

The sensible Lu Ying stood up and bowed respectfully to Elder Zhou, "My junior, Lu Ying, pays homage to Elder Zhou."

"I can't do it~ I can't do it~" His eyes were misty with excitement, and he hurriedly stepped forward to help the child who was [-]% like the lord in front of him.

There were only Lu Bu, Elder Zhou, and Lu Ying in the room. The guards outside the door were guarding the handles. Chen Gong and the civil servants who came with him were silently watching the scene in front of them.

The sound of hilarity and play is very harsh in their ears, on the cheeks of each young and happy, but their gathering here means that they have no family members.

"My lord, do you really want to do this?"

Elder Zhou looked at Lu Bu with a solemn expression. Usually he would not have any doubts about the lord's order, but this time he really had some doubts.

But Lu Bu nodded solemnly when he heard the words, "That's right, only Mr. Zhou can be trusted by Bu. I hope Mr. Zhou will work hard to teach these children how to read and write."

Mr. Zhou used to be a proud and arrogant literati, but it is a pity that the humble family is doomed to have no connections. After offending others, he was dispatched to the frontier to serve in the army.

He knew how difficult it was for Lu Bu's actions, but he still nodded firmly, "Don't worry, my lord, I will definitely do my best."

"Time is running out. After Yuan Shao is put down, the top [-] civil and military players can come to the mansion to practice literature and martial arts with Ying'er!"

"I heard that the lord wants to summon the children of all the great families!" When he said this, Zhou Lao looked at Lu Bu with a serious face, he really didn't expect the lord's heart to be so big.

It is not the most important thing that these clay dolls should study with the children of the family, the important thing is that the only son of his lord is also there.

Seeing Elder Zhou's expression, Lu Bu nodded indifferently, "The children of the aristocratic family are with these children, the top [-] generals in civil and military affairs, and Ying'er."

At this time, no matter how stupid Mr. Zhou was, he understood everything, looked at Lu Bu and nodded firmly, "Don't worry, my lord!"

This time it has already shown everything, Lu Bu is already paving the way for the only son of his successor, no matter whether he is from a humble family or from a powerful family, he will be recruited into the mansion.

Lu Yu, who was on the side, also understood the reason why his father brought him here. At this time, he heard the sound of playing in the distance, and he knew that this was what his father had prepared for him.

Touching Lu Ying's small head, Lu Bu turned his head and smiled slightly, "Ying'er, remember that everything here is the future of our Lu family."

The firm little face nodded solemnly. Although he is only ten years old, he is not young in this era. Bingzhou, Luoyang, and then back to Bingzhou, and now he is in Jizhou again. After these years of ups and downs, he is only ten years old than his peers. Man has seen too many things.

"Since Wang Yue will come here to teach fencing skills tomorrow, and I will also send people in the army. It's time for these children to learn battle formation."

"Don't worry, my lord, I will arrange everything. After three years, this place will provide my lord with a steady stream of foundations."

Gently nodding his head, Lu Bu looked back at the children playing in the distance. His Lu family's hegemony would rise and prosper among these children.

Elder Zhou also has another identity, which is to select suitable candidates from this group of orphans and train the dead. He understands that talent is not important, what is important is loyalty, and he is only loyal to Lu Bu.

"Ying'er, Yecheng is still relatively stable, if you come here more often, you won't be able to learn the art of battle in the mansion."

"En!" Lv Ying had no ability to resist her father's words full of temptation, let's fight!Isn't it the existence he yearns for?

At this moment, a hurried figure came in and cupped his hands at Lu Bu, "My lord, there is news from Jiangdong from the school office!"

　It would be nice to ask for a bunch of five-star praise~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)