Lu Bu, God of War of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 25
Chapter 25 Return of recruits

Seeing Lu Bu's educated appearance, Xu You asked with a smile, "How do you plan to treat your lord? What about your neighbors—those foreigners?"

Hearing that Xu You wanted to test Lv Bu's ethnic policy, Lv Bu felt helpless and didn't know what to say.According to the ancients' point of view, it is natural that "if you are not of my race, your heart must be different".However, in terms of attitudes towards foreigners, there are also two policies: soft and iron.

Now that Xu You came to test Lu Bu, it was not so simple.However, seeing Xu You's confident appearance, Lu Bu already knew that Xu You had something to say.Then he said sincerely: "Please teach me, sir."

Xu You laughed, and asked Lü Bu, "Thinking about my man, over the years, there have been ten servants in the imperial court who have exercised power, and local tyrants have risen together. The Han Dynasty is already in danger. At this time, even the imperial court If you want to exterminate the foreigners, I am afraid that you will be powerless. Although your father is the prefect of Wuyuan, but with the strength of only one county, he can only protect himself. If you want to truly convince the foreigners, I am afraid It's not that easy."

Although Xu You said this politely, Lu Bu was as clear as a mirror in his heart.Although Lu Bu was just an unknown soldier in later generations, he also knew the truth of "fighting wars and logistics".Now Wuyuan County is in crisis, and even the city of Wuyuan County has been taken away by the Huns.This is still the Huns who were weaker on the grassland.If they were to fight against the Xianbei people who were the most powerful on the grassland now, then Wuyuan County's family background might not be enough to toss about.

Thinking of this, Lu Bu sighed and said, "Sir, if you have anything to say, just say it." Lu Bu pretended to be humbly asking for advice.

I only heard Xu You say: "I think Gou Jian, the king of Yue, finally defeated the state of Wu. Today's big man lacks such courage. Now Wuyuan County is full of devastation and has no power to fight. Why don't you persuade the prefect of Ding Yuan Ding , learn from Gou Jian, the king of Yue, to wait for a few years until the soldiers have enough food, and then we will show our prestige in the Zongma grassland."

After hearing Xu You's words, Lu Bu nodded.

Seeing Lu Bu's appearance, Xu You nodded in satisfaction, and continued: "My lord, if you can go through the hardships with Ding Taishou, Xu You will also do your best to be a blind date with the elders of Wuyuan County."

Speaking of this, Xu You said mysteriously: "I don't know Mr. Lu has heard of the Jizhou Zhen family."

Speaking of which, Xu You paused for a moment, giving Lu Bu a little time to react.

But Lu Bu was not ambiguous, so he began to think about it.In Lu Bu's view, just a Xu You is enough to surprise people.But when Xu You mentioned Zhen's appearance, he really thought that the origin of Zhen's family was much bigger than Xu You's.Lu Bu suddenly remembered something: Cao Pi's wife seems to be named Zhen.

Lu Bu couldn't help being surprised.You must know that when Cao Pi married his wife, Cao Cao was already very powerful, but when he chose a wife for Cao Pi, he chose someone from the Zhen family, which shows how powerful the Zhen family is.Lu Bu secretly looked at Xu You suspiciously. Could it be that Xu You is now working for the Zhen family again?

Thinking of this, Lu Bu felt a lot more at ease.After clarifying Xu You's position, the matter will be handled easily.

Thinking of this, Lu Bu replied to Xu You, "Please tell me clearly, sir."

Xu You finally smiled and said: "The Zhen family is a famous family. The young master is still young, so it's okay to not know. Let me just say it straight. I have been in charge of the business here for the Zhen family for the past few years. The county used to When Ling was there, we have been trading with foreigners through him. We exchanged salt and iron from the mainland for horses and furs of foreigners. Now you have taken over Jiuyuan County, my son, and your father is in charge of Wuyuan The seat of the county prefect. I don’t know if you are willing to do this business with me.”

Xu You spent a long time talking, and after talking so much, he originally wanted to find Ding Yuan through Lu Bu to do this business together.

Lu Bu finally understood what Xu You meant.It can be seen that Xu You has put in a lot of effort for this visit, which also shows that this business must be very profitable.

Lu Bu chuckled, and said to himself, "Since you are so urgent, don't blame me for ripping you off."

Thinking of this, Lu Bu hesitated for a while.Then he opened his mouth and said: "Sir, what you said is certainly true, but we father and son may not be able to help you with these matters."

When Xu You saw Lu Bu's face, he had a bad feeling.Upon hearing Lu Bu's words, disappointment was written all over his face.However, he still asked Lu Bu indifferently: "Does the young master think that my analysis is wrong? Does the young master think that the current strength of Wuyuan County can fight against foreigners? You must know that once we cut off the foreign trade, then A war with foreign races is imminent."

But Lu Bu said helplessly: "Sir, I don't know something. Once the loss of Wuyuan County is reported to the court, my father's position as prefect may come to an end. There is still room for consideration." Got so much."

When Xu You heard Lv Bu's words, he became more relaxed and said, "Master, I was worried about this. Now that the imperial court is prevalent, in Xu You's humble opinion, if money can solve the problem, it is not a big deal. How about it? The young master promised to let us do business in Jiuyuan County as before, and I can pay the young master for a year first. Although the money is not much, it is enough for your father to go to Luoyang if you think about it."

After hearing Xu You's words, Lu Bu felt a little joy in his heart.But his face was as calm as water: "In that case, thank you Mr. Xu You."

After speaking, Lu Bu got up and saluted Xu You to express his gratitude.

It's really a good thing. I didn't expect that Xu You would be so forthright and easily agree to give Lu Bu so much money.Lu Bu is not worried about the future cooperation with Xu You in business. Anyway, in a few years, the war will be ordinary. At that time, who will recognize you as a small county government.It's not that there are soldiers and food, so let's talk about it.If you can take advantage of the present to make more money and increase your strength, why not do it.

After sending Xu You away, Lu Bu ordered the two thousand soldiers he had newly recruited.Fortunately, the wars in the border areas have been common these years, and every family has swords.Erlang on the prairie has no shortage of horses.

In this way, Lu Bu had a cavalry force of 2000 without spending much.

Lu Bu took two thousand cavalry of his own and set off overnight to the outside of Wuyuan County.The next day was the time for the reinforcements from all walks of life stipulated by Ding Yuan to arrive. Lu Bu had to rush to the outside of Wuyuan County in advance to participate in the battle against the Huns. Only in this way could Lu Bu leave a better impression in front of Ding Yuan.

At the same time, in Wuyuan County, the Huns went through a few days of baptism.Finally, a good Wuyuan County was ruined.

(End of this chapter)