My younger brother Lü Fengxian

Chapter 207: Gao Lan and Congeniality
"Master, we now have control over all the supplies and prisoners in the Hutto camp."

"Some of the supplies are being packed urgently."

"It's just that I don't know how to deal with the captives. I hope you can make your decision, Master."

The messenger was also a grassroots clerk. He was good at handling some small matters, but he was not capable enough when faced with some difficult matters, so he could only ask Lu Yi for help.

"Prisoner?" Lu Yi couldn't help but frowned when he heard that.

"Bring all the prisoners to me, I will interrogate them before disposing of them."

"Yes!" After receiving Lu Yi's order, the messenger felt relieved and immediately turned around to leave.

"Wait!"

Lu Yi suddenly remembered something and hurriedly called the messenger.

"You divide the captives into three categories: families and men and women. One category is families and single men, and the other is single women. Bring the first category to see me now, and find a few larger tents for the second category of single women to settle down first, and I will see them later."

"Yes!" The messenger didn't know why Lu Yi had to go to so much trouble, but this was not a problem he should consider, so he turned around and made arrangements.

"Time is running out, so I'll go back to Luwu first!" Cheng Lian also immediately took his leave and left.

"Be careful on the road and don't be careless. If a war breaks out and you can't defeat the enemy, then you should decisively abandon all supplies and return to Luwu or flee back to the camp."

"Remember, money is good, but talent is the most important thing!"

"Go."

Lu Yi gave Cheng Lian some more instructions before letting him leave.

After Cheng Lian left, Lu Yi was the only one left in Hutonoda's tent. The atmosphere was quiet and a little depressing.

"captive?"

"Ah...some trouble..."

Not long after, the first group of prisoners were brought to Lu Yi by the messenger.

Lu Yi felt heavy-hearted when he saw his compatriots, who were dressed in rags, looked pale and thin, and almost all of them were injured.

"Lu Yi is late, please forgive me, fellow villagers!"

Before Lu Yi opened his mouth, he bowed deeply to the prisoners.

Everyone was moved when they saw this, and many people even started to cry.

They were originally common people living in the suburbs of Bingzhou and Youzhou, but their homes were invaded by the Xianbei people.

These foreigners committed all kinds of atrocities. Not only did they attack their homes and steal all their winter food and seeds reserved for the next spring farming, they also killed their elderly parents and young children.

The rule of not killing children whose height is shorter than the wheels of a car, which had been passed down on the grassland for hundreds of years, was selectively ignored by them after they entered Han territory.

They did not even spare children of a few years old. These elderly people and children could not carry anything on their shoulders or hands, and a large amount of food was needed to feed them, so they were all brutally killed by them.

Only strong men who can still serve as qualified slaves and strong women who can still be used as tools for venting their animal desires and reproduction will be kept by them.

But even so, as long as you don't obey them and show any resistance, you will be ruthlessly killed by them.

Now, after suffering for half a year, they were finally rescued by their compatriots, so they were naturally extremely happy.

"General, you saved thousands of people from the dangers of foreign invaders. May I ask where General Lu is posted? This way, we will know who we should repay in the future!"

At this time, the oldest man in the crowd stepped out, came to Lu Yi, bowed his head, and asked while crying.

"Please stand up quickly. What virtue and ability does Lu Yi have to deserve such a great gift?"

However, Lu Yi quickly moved aside and helped the man up.

"I am Lü Yi, the head of Jiuyuan Pavilion. Ever since the Xianbei invaded, I have been thinking about killing the Hu people and serving my country. Today, the old thief Hu Tuo was defeated by the Jiuyuan warriors. I took advantage of the victory and came to the old thief's camp to rescue the people!" "Hmm?"

"You...you are just a pavilion chief?"

The man was stunned when he heard that, and the tears on his face stopped.

The two or three thousand people behind him were also stunned when they heard this.

"What... Not a general, not even a lieutenant, but just a captain?"

"This man is wearing armor and looks extraordinary, why is he just a small village head? Since when did a village head become more powerful than a general?"

"Moreover, after we were kidnapped by the old thief Hutuo, there were Han army generals who wanted to attack him, but he either escaped or was defeated by him. The great Han generals couldn't save us, but now a small pavilion chief has done it?"

"Jiuyuan Luyi!?"

"Could it be that Lü Yi and Lü Sixiao, who are known as the most heroic men in Bingzhou, are here?"

At this moment, suddenly a thin but tall young man stood out from the crowd of captives, came to Lu Yi and asked in shock.

"Oh? I didn't expect that you have heard of my name, Lu Yi?"

Seeing this, Lu Yi couldn't help but smile and asked in a friendly manner.

"When I was young, Lü Tingzhang was already one of the most famous heroes in Bingzhou. Therefore, I have always admired him, but I have never had the chance to meet him. I never thought that I would be rescued by him today!"

That person also had a look of regret on his face.

"Haha, now that everyone has been rescued by me, Lu Yi, it means that everyone has regained their freedom!"

Lu Yi looked at the tall young man with a sighing face, walked up to him, patted him on the shoulder, and then announced loudly to the prisoners.

"It's just that the Xianbei are invading now, and Bingzhou and Youzhou are in turmoil."

"However, although the Hu people are rampant, the imperial court has already sent troops to conquer them. Lu Yi believes that the Xianbei people are like grasshoppers in autumn and will not be able to jump for many more days."

"But it's still very dangerous outside. You can follow Lu Yi back to Jiuyuan first. Although Jiuyuan is poor, it can still provide for you."

"In Lvwu, everyone just needs to do what they can, and if the Xianbei attack, just help me defend the city."

"After the imperial court quells the Xianbei rebellion, if you want to go home, I can provide you with food and travel expenses."

"And if you don't want to go home and want to stay in Jiuyuan and make a living under me, I will welcome you!"

Lu Yi's words moved all the captives deeply.

Whether it is rescuing them or feeding them, this should be the responsibility of the imperial court, but now it is solved by a small pavilion chief.

This contrast in identity made them even more moved.

"May I ask Commander Lu whether he will attack the Xianbei people in the future as he does now?"

At this time, the tall and thin young man asked Lu Yi seriously.

"Of course!"

Lu Yi nodded and smiled at him.

"If you are willing to join the self-defense militia that Jiuyuan has spontaneously formed, Lu will also give you a salary."

Unexpectedly, after hearing what Lu Yi said, the tall and thin young man actually bowed down in front of Lu Yi.

"As long as Commander Lu is willing to fight the Xianbei, I, Gao Lan, am willing to fight for you even if I don't ask for military pay!"

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(End of this chapter)