Lu Bu, God of War of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 189 Back to Luoyang
Chapter 180 Nine

Two days later, Lu Bu brought Pang De to Tianshui. The reason why Lu Bu came to Tianshui at this time was to settle some matters in Tianshui before Li Jue came, such as the issue of relocation allowances for retired soldiers, such as borrowing money from ordinary people in Tianshui. The problem with a lot of food for horses.Although these things were borrowed in Lu Zhi's name, now Lu Bu wants to return them in his own name. Of course, while finishing this matter, Lu Bu will also send Pang De back to Xiliang.

In the early morning of the next day, the outside of Tianshui City was crowded with ordinary people, and these people rushed to see the announcement.

"Have you heard that General Lu Bu is going to return all the horses he borrowed during the war, and he will pay ten sons of money for each horse." Some people who read the announcement said excitedly.This man apparently lent his horse to the government.

"Really? General Lu Bu is a good official. He can fight wars and is good to our people. There are few generals like this these days?" Another commoner sighed.

"Look, look, General Lu Bu is coming." Suddenly some people saw Lu Bu leading the team out, and shouted loudly.

I saw the first person in gold helmet and armor, wearing a red cloak, sitting on a red rabbit horse, coming like a flame rolling, it was Lu Bu.

"Folks, Lu Bu was ordered to come to Tianshui. With your strong support, he finally lived up to his expectations. He defeated a powerful enemy and kept the side safe. Lu Bu would like to thank you all for your great help. Now that Beigong Boyu has been executed, Ma Teng and Han Sui fled to Xiliang, Taishui has returned to calm, and the imperial court will soon send new officials to take over everything here. From today onwards, the Western Expedition Army will be stationed outside Tianshui City. I want to return to Luoyang. We will return all the horses borrowed from the common people in the next few days, and we will send ten large coins to each horse as a token of gratitude, and any horses that are damaged during the period will be compensated." Lu Bu solemnly said to the said the people.

"General Lu Bu, you are really a good man." After hearing Lu Bu's words, everyone felt that Lu Bu was really a good man.

"In addition, please inform those people who have fled from Longxi. If they are willing to move back to Longxi, I, Lu Bu, will send them some money. If they don't want to go back, they can come to my military camp to receive the resettlement allowance." Lu Bu was generous again. Said.

For Lu Bu, now is a good time to buy people's hearts. Although some money is required, it is worthwhile, and all the expenses can be drawn from Tianshui's treasury. Li Jue?

"General, this is not a small expense." After leaving the crowd, Gao Shun couldn't help reminding Lu Bu.

"Haha, don't worry about this Gao Shun. The money you need can be withdrawn from Tianshui's treasury. If it is not enough, you can sell the grain in Tianshui's treasury and distribute it to the common people. Anyway, we leave the money to Li Jue won't get any benefits, and if he takes it away, it will cause unnecessary trouble. It's better to give it to the people, and it's more cost-effective to buy people's hearts. Besides, the people have just experienced a war and need comfort. I haven't played for a few days, so I should have money to support it." Regarding the possible situation, Lu Bu had already made plans in his heart at this time.

"The general thinks so, and the subordinates have nothing to say. However, many soldiers have been dismissed before, and the dismissal expenses of these people alone have cost a lot. I am afraid that there is not much money in the treasury to use. "After listening to Lu Bu's words, Gao Shun also agreed very much, but there were tens of thousands of officers and soldiers dismissed from Tianshui before, and the dismissal expenses of these people really cost a lot, and Gao Shun was a little stretched.

"So that's how it is. Soldiers are dismissed. The dismissal fee is really indispensable. For the rest of the people's lives after the war, money and food for consolation are also indispensable. By the way, when we fought against the Qiang people, we had a lot of war horses and goods, so let's first Bring it out to the common people for emergency." After thinking about it, Lu Bu decided to focus on the common people first, the army must be able to support it without property, and the common people have no money and food, and they will soon face starvation.And these things don't need to be counted on the newcomer Li Jue. As long as that guy doesn't dig the ground three feet, it is already a blessing for the people, so why would he think of helping the people.

"In this way, I'm afraid that the soldiers will complain, but these spoils must have been brought back by the soldiers with their lives." Gao Shun couldn't help worrying when he heard that Lu Bu was going to use the spoils to benefit the people.

"Hmph, this matter is decided like this. Anyone who has an idea can let him come to me. I don't believe that the soldier was not raised by his father and mother. He can watch the people suffer without being tempted." Lu Bu has made up his mind, so naturally he can't There will be changes, and Lu Bu also believes that there will be no one who is not open-eyed and dares to disobey his orders.

The next few days outside Tianshui City were very lively. People came one after another to receive the loaned war horses, and some came to receive the army money and rations that Lu Bu agreed to distribute to them.There were also soldiers who set up stalls and sold the horses and grain that Lu Bu had set aside.All of a sudden it was very lively.The original bleakness on the battlefield has been completely wiped out at this time.

Just when there was a lot of traffic outside Tianshui City, it was very lively.Lu Bu and his party escorted Pang De to the border of Xiliang and Yongzhou outside Longxi City with a group of personal soldiers.

"Brother Pang De, you and I will say goodbye today. I don't know when and what month we will meet again." Having spent many days with Pang De, when it was time to say goodbye today, Lu Bu felt a little sad.

"Brother Lu Bu, after getting along these days, I already know that you are an eagle on the prairie, a tiger general in the world, and a man of kindness and righteousness. Why do you commit yourself to Dong Zhuo's traitor and be his vassal? If you want to, brother, you might as well Stay here in Xiliang, even if you don't seek refuge with anyone, you can dominate one side, so why go back to Luoyang." Pang De and Lu Bu stayed here for a few days, and felt that Lu Bu was a nice person, so they said suddenly when they were about to part.

"Yes, my lord, we might as well stay here in Xiliang. I think Xiliang is a great place to go." Hearing what Pang De said, Zang Ba beside Lu Bu also felt the same way.

"Haha, thank you, Brother Pang De, for your kindness. But everyone has their own ambitions. Today's Lu Bu is no longer the Lu Bu who galloped on the prairie in the early years. Although the life here is good, Lu Bu still has a group of brothers. The reason why they follow Lu Bu is the first. One is not to be greedy for wealth, and the second is not to be greedy for pleasure, but to follow me, Lu Bu, to achieve a career, and this is what I, Lu Bu, want." Lu Bu laughed and expressed his ambition.

"It turns out that elder brother Lu Bu has great ambitions, but younger brother is rude. Then I will bid farewell to you. If there is an opportunity in the future, younger brother will definitely do my best for elder brother's great cause." Knowing that Lu Bu has great ambitions, Pound's heart was also moved. A man was born in troubled times. No one wants to achieve greatness. It's just that Pang De already has a celebrity, so he can only look forward to realizing his ambitions together in the future.

A month later, Dong Zhuo came ten miles away from Luoyang City with a large number of court officials to welcome Lu Bu and his Western Expeditionary Army who had returned from victory.

"General, Lv Bu has done a great job in stopping the coalition forces of Beigong Boyu and Ma Teng and Han Sui in Yongzhou this time. I wonder how the general plans to reward Lv Bu?" Seeing Dong Zhuo's flushed face, Li Ru stepped forward and asked.

"Lü Bu's bravery in this battle is indeed worthy of a reward. What do you think of rewarding him as a general of hussars?" Dong Zhuo said after a little thought.

"I think that although Lv Bu has made great contributions this time, the commander of the Western Expedition is General Niu Fu, not Lv Bu. If the general made Lv Bu a Hussar General, how would he reward Niu Fu?" Li said. Confucianism obviously didn't agree with the promotion of Lv Bu as Hussar General.

"Well, what you said makes sense, so what do you mean by awarding it?" Dong Zhuo hesitated a little, then asked Li Ru.

"The subordinates believe that Lu Bu and Niu Fu were able to defeat Beigong Boyu and wipe out the [-] Qiang army. It all depends on the general's good use of people and his dispatch. Therefore, the first contribution should be the general's. The general should go further To be the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty, only the position of the Prime Minister can show your great achievements. As the commander of the Western Expedition Army, Niu Fu is in Chang'an and has a good command, so he can be named a Hussar General. As for Lu Bu, he bravely conquered the three armies and killed If you are decisive and unparalleled in the world, you can be promoted to Zhonglang General." Li Ru's words were impeccable, and he first listed Dong Zhuo's achievements, then Niu Fu, and finally Lu Bu.That is to say, Dong Zhuo's authority was maintained, and at the same time, the enthusiasm of Dong Zhuo's old officials represented by Niu Fu was mobilized. In the end, the emotions of Dong Zhuo's young men, represented by Lu Bu, were also taken care of.

"Hehe, being so impartial is exactly what I want. Li Ru really knows my heart. You will go to draft the imperial decree right away. When I welcome Lu Bu to the gate of the city, you will read the imperial decree. I want everyone in the world to know , I, Dong Zhuo, have a mighty army and horses, and are invincible in the world." Dong Zhuo said decisively with a chuckle.

"Report, please report to the General, the Western Expeditionary Army has returned and will be here soon." Dong Zhuo had just finished making arrangements when soldiers came to report.

"Okay, order all the officials to be ready to welcome you." Dong Zhuo said with a smile.

At the same time, the Western Expeditionary Army is slowly coming in a neat queue.The first two were riding tall horses, and they were Lu Bu and Niu Fu.It turned out that although Niu Fu was ordered to be transferred to Luoyang, he did not go there early. Instead, he returned with the army when Lu Bu passed by Chang'an. It seems appropriate.

"Look, General Lu Bu, the great general has come to greet you in person. General Lu Bu has a sense of face." Seeing Dong Zhuo, Niu Fu hurriedly pointed to Dong Zhuo's carriage frame in the distance, and said to Lu Bu.

(End of this chapter)