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Chapter 524 Rescue Lu Zhi
"Mr. Lu?"

There was a hint of surprise in Qian Zhao's voice. He obviously had not expected that Su Yao would mention Lu Zhi's name at such a critical moment.

However, Xun Yu seemed to have seen through everything. He smiled and nodded gently:
"I see. It seems that you have made up your mind. I am relieved now."

After that, he called Zhong Yao to go together to draft the manifesto. Upon hearing this, Zhong Yao's eyes flashed with enlightenment, and then he followed Xun Yu away.

Why did Su Yao look for Lu Zhi?

The reason is very simple, just like although Cao Cao was the first to initiate the fight against Dong Zhuo, but in the end it was Yuan Shao who became the leader, they all knew very well that Su Yao's current qualifications were not enough to lead the heroes.

It had only been a year since he rose to power, and although he had risen rapidly and was able to be appointed a general and be granted a title of nobility, in the eyes of the people of the world, that was more a matter of the emperor's likes and dislikes and was not convincing enough, and he did not have a real high-ranking official ally.

In this case, if he rashly raises the flag, there will be many people watching in the world, and there may even be many people who secretly hope that he will fail and try to trip him up from behind.

However, if Lu Zhi could be found, everything would be different.

Lu Zhi, also known as Lu Zigan, was a famous scholar throughout the country. He was both a civil and military talent. Not only did he make great contributions during the Yellow Turban Rebellion and the emperor's northern tour, but he was also unafraid of power. Whether facing the eunuchs or Dong Zhuo, he clearly expressed his position and was almost executed by Dong Zhuo because of this.

This is such a perfect character.

It can be said that Lu Zhi had both achievements and qualifications, and was the hope of the world.

Even better, he had a good relationship with his own side, the two had a history of cooperation, and now he did not have his own military power. It could be said that there was no better candidate for the banner than Lu Zhi.

However, it is not easy to bring such a character into your side.

It takes a right time.

With the blessing of future knowledge, Su Yao knew very well that this great man had been seeking to retire and return home and leave the capital after being dismissed from office for disobeying others.

In the end, Dong Zhuo would agree to this matter and let him go under the pleading of all officials.

But in fact, Dong Zhuo, who was deeply afraid of Lu Zhi, would secretly send assassins to assassinate him.

In history, Lu Zhi eventually escaped assassination and fled to Shanggu to live in seclusion.

However, Su Yao was not sure whether something unexpected would happen given the current chaos in the timeline.

For this reason, he stayed in Yique. In addition to bringing his family back, he was waiting for the opportunity for Lu Zhi to be released from the capital.

And now, after receiving the carrier pigeon message from the capital, Su Yao knew that the opportunity he had been waiting for had finally arrived!

"We must not let Lu Zigan go back alive!"

In the Taiwei Mansion, Dong Zhuo gave orders in a menacing manner.

Dong Zhuo was very angry.

During the past half month, he followed Li Ru's advice and had been patient. Although he held great power, he still maintained considerable respect for Taifu Yuan Wei and gave them a large share of the cake.

However, as the saying goes, a dragon has a reverse scale and anyone who touches it will die.

This Lu Zhi violated a taboo.

He actually dared to stick his head out and strongly oppose Dong Zhuo on the first day he established his power.

As long as such a tough guy is alive, Dong Zhuo will feel uncomfortable.

Although he spared the old man due to public opinion in the court and only dismissed him from office, Dong Zhuo would never let Lu Zhi go easily.

As long as this damn old man lives one day, he will be slapping Dong Zhuo in the face.

Not to mention, if Lu Zhi was allowed to leave easily, with his influence, who knows what kind of trouble he might cause.

How could Dong Zhuo do such a thing as letting a tiger return to the mountains?
Therefore, Dong Zhuo never let Lu Zhi go after dismissing him from office. He dragged it out for such a long time just to prepare a safe plan that could eliminate this trouble once and for all.

"Niu Fu, how is the matter I asked you to arrange going? I will never allow anyone to live freely in this world after openly contradicting me!"

"Don't worry, father-in-law, everything has been arranged."

Niu Fu's smiling response:
"The guards at Mengjin Ferry and Hulao Pass have all been notified. They will never let Lu Zhi leave easily."

"At the same time, I also sent elite assassins to accompany the merchants and follow Lu Zhi and others out of the capital, so as to assassinate them halfway and ensure that there is no risk of error." Dong Zhuo nodded with satisfaction when he heard this. Just as he was about to praise him, Li Ru suddenly interrupted and said:

"General Niu must have missed a route, right?"

"what?"

Niu Fu stared with puzzled eyes:

"He wants to go back to his hometown. Where else can he go except to Mengjin in the north and Hulao in the east?"

"You can't go west or south."

While the two were talking, Lu Zhi, accompanied by his servants and a dozen of his disciples, left the capital Luoyang and set out on the journey back to his hometown in Youzhou.

"Teacher, are we really going back to Youzhou?"

A young disciple couldn't help but ask, his eyes full of unwillingness.

They had gone through so much trouble to get from Youzhou to this prosperous capital, and it would have been fine if they were just going back now, but it was really unbearable for them to leave in such disgrace.

Lu Zhi sighed and said earnestly:
"Although Youzhou is far away, it can keep us away from trouble. Dong Zhuo is powerful and we cannot defeat him. We need to save our strength for the future."

Saying discouraging words, everyone headed north along the familiar road towards Mengjin Ferry.

However, just after passing the first post station, Lu Zhi's expression suddenly changed halfway and he asked everyone to disperse. He only needed to take a few of his disciples and ride on horses to evacuate via a small route.

"I'm afraid Dong Zhuo won't let me go easily. It's extremely dangerous to continue heading north. I can't let you get hurt."

The disciples were shocked after hearing this. Many of them did not believe that Dong Zhuo would dare to be so cruel, while many more expressed their willingness to live and die with their teacher.

Everyone was stunned when they heard this and looked at each other, as if they could not believe that Lu Zhi's premonition would come true.

A young student retorted: "Teacher, you are a famous scholar of the time, and countless people in the court are willing to protect your life. How dare Dong Zhuo harm you so blatantly?"

However, Lu Zhi just shook his head. He knew Dong Zhuo's character too well. How could he let himself leave so easily when he was a man who could depose and enthrone an emperor in three days just for power?

Lu Zhi's sudden change caused some confusion in their team and they stopped.

At this moment, the assassins disguised as caravans who were following behind them obviously found a good opportunity. After exchanging glances, they quickly adjusted their formation and approached quietly.

They were well-trained, but it was their strength that attracted Lu Zhi's attention.

How can ordinary merchants have such quality?

Lu Zhi immediately drew his sword and shouted:

"Be careful, these people are not right!"

Before he could finish his words, a group of men who looked like merchants suddenly jumped off their horses, drew out weapons hidden in the cargo, and rushed forward.

In an instant, the sound of swords and sabers and shouts of killing rang out.

Lu Zhi remained calm in the face of danger and swung his sword to meet the enemy. His sword skills were steady and powerful, and he did not look like a fifty-year-old man at all. He fought with great success and repelled the attacks of several people.

Under his leadership, his disciples quickly formed a defensive formation and dealt with the assassins.

These disciples who were able to follow Lu Zhi were young and brave. Although they devoted themselves to the study of classics, they still did not neglect their sword training.

Together with Lu Zhi's servants, they fought with the assassins.

However, the assassins were more numerous and better trained, and although the disciples and servants were brave, they were not from the regular army after all, and gradually showed signs of fatigue.

Just when the two sides were fighting fiercely, there was a burst of hurried horse hoof sounds in the distance. Amidst the flying dust, a team of more than ten knights rushed into the battle circle like a gust of wind.

"Don't panic, Lord Lu, I'm here to help you!"

Su Yao shouted loudly and joined the battle, waving his sword.

(End of this chapter)