Lu Bu, God of War of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 571
A few days later, when Tian Kai and Tian Feng's team arrived outside Luoyang City, they saw tens of thousands of soldiers lined up neatly facing each other outside Luoyang City. , and in front of the soldiers and horses was a person surrounded by a group of generals. This person was wearing a golden armor and sitting on a fiery red chasing red rabbit horse. It was Lu Bu.

"The king of Linzi is just showing great face, and the regent seems to have come here specially to welcome the king of Linzi." Seeing the formation outside Luoyang city from a distance, Tian Feng chuckled and said to Tian Kai beside him.

"I didn't expect that the regent came to greet him after working hard. Let's hurry up and greet him." Seeing that Lu Bu came to greet him in person, although the soldiers and horses behind Lu Bu were waiting in full force, it was obvious that besides greeting, there was also the meaning of demonstration. However, since Tian Kai had already decided to come to Luoyang, he knew that his future would be dependent on others, so he was very happy that Lu Bu could come to greet him in person. It seemed that he, the king of Linzi, was not just an empty name.

"Hahaha, it's really a blessing for me that the king of Linzi is willing to come to Luoyang." Seeing Tian Kai coming, Lu Bu also came with his generals on horseback, and said with a laugh.

"The regent is really killing me. I am just a small governor of Qingzhou. How dare I call myself king by appearance, and stand side by side with the regent. I also ask the regent to take back my life. As long as I can enjoy my old age in Luoyang, look In the hands of the regent, the big man is becoming stronger step by step, so it is enough to wish." Seeing Lv Bu greet him, Tian Kai hurriedly greeted Lv Bu, although his own throne was conferred by Lv Bu, but in terms of Lv Bu's foreign surname is the king, And he is also a king with a foreign surname, which seems to be on par with Lu Bu in terms of reputation, but Tian Kai knows that the strength in the hands of the two is not the same, and he occupies such a high position, he is likely to be hated by others, maybe As a result, it will make it impossible to die, and this is too uneconomical.It is certain that among the people under Lu Bu who have been reused, no one has the honor of being named king by a foreign surname.

"Hey, I, Lu Bu, have been the prime minister for many years. I have worked hard for the big man. I should retire. When the king of Linzi comes to Luoyang, he can just share many tedious things for me." Seeing that Tian Kai is modest, Lu Bu is He stepped forward and patted Tian Kai on the shoulder, and said seriously.

"The regent has worked hard for the big man. The big man is able to have today's situation, and the regent is indispensable. I feel that the regent is also the prime minister, and he deserves his name. How can others have the prestige of the regent, so why do they covet the prime minister?" position." Hearing Lu Bu's words, Tian Kai was startled suddenly, thinking that Lu Bu was about to give up the prime minister's seat to him, he immediately became anxious, and quickly apologized and said with a smile.

Where did Tian Kai dare to touch the prime minister's position, if Emperor Xian lost his power, the prime minister's power is unique in the world, whoever covets the prime minister's position, wouldn't it be clear that the old birthday star hanged himself, fearing that he would not die.

"Hehehe, I've made up my mind on this matter, and the King of Linzi doesn't have to worry about it. I already know the candidate for prime minister." Seeing Tian Kai's dissuasion, Lu Bu waved his hand and said affirmatively.But then he turned his head and said: "It is indeed inappropriate for the prime minister to take the power alone. I intend to reset the position of the three princes and jointly preside over the government with the prime minister. I wonder what the king of Linzi wants?"

"Um, I'm just here for the first time, and I'm really careless about the affairs of the court. Let's handle everything according to the regent's wishes." Seeing Lu Bu's posture of wanting to ask himself, Tian Kai obviously didn't have any idea about these things. He could only push everything to Lu Bu. Anyway, Tian Kai knew that his coming to Luoyang was just a foil, and all the decisions were still in the hands of Lu Bu. It would be better to let Lu Bu do it. It is Lu Bu's credit, and it will not be his fault if he does not do well.

"Hehe, the king of Linzi really understands righteousness. Let's go into the city." While talking, the two had arrived at the gate of Luoyang city.

"I have seen the regent, the king of Linzi." Just as the two of them entered the city, two fast horses came up in front of them, and they sat on them immediately. They were all mighty and extraordinary. Ma Chao from Xiliang and Gongsun Xu from Bingzhou.

Although their fathers Ma Teng, king of Xiliang, and Gongsun Zan, king of Beiping, have passed away, it is always worth celebrating that their fathers have different surnames as kings, and the purpose of their trip to Luoyang is to inherit their own Father's throne, and at the same time justify his father's name.Although the deaths of Ma Teng and Gongsun Zan were not very honorable, being able to be crowned king with a different surname after death is the best consolation for the deceased.

"What are you two going to do with this matter?" Seeing the two coming hand in hand, Lu Bu asked a little puzzled.

"I'll come to greet you when I hear that King Linzi is here." Seeing Lu Bu's question, Gongsun Xu quickly said obediently.

"I have been in Xiliang for a long time, and I have heard about the deeds of King Linzi. This time, I just want to see the demeanor of King Linzi." At this time, Ma Chao also said.Originally, after Ma Teng's death, there was an invisible gap between Ma Chao and Lu Bu, so that after Ma Chao arrived in Xiliang, he didn't have much contact with Lu Bu, but occasionally asked someone to give something to his sister Ma Yunlu. However, this time Lu Bu named Ma Teng a king with a different surname, which changed Ma Chao's view of Lu Bu a lot. When he came to Luoyang this time, he was willing to chat and laugh with Lu Bu, obviously with the intention of burying his suspicions.

"Don't you dare. Although you two are young, you are so imposing, and I am ashamed of my old bones, but I don't know who you are?" Looking at the way the two talked to Lu Bu, Tian Kai knew that the status of the two was not low. But I must have never seen the two of them, so I can't figure it out.

"I forgot to introduce them at that time. These two are Ma Chao, son of Ma Teng, king of Xiliang, and Gongsun Xu, son of Sun Zan, king of Beiping. This time, they represent their father and come to the court to report on their duties." See Tian Kai Not knowing the two of them, Lu Bu laughed and introduced to Tian Kai.

"It turned out to be two sons. I didn't expect them to be famous all over the world at such a young age. The king of Xiliang and the king of Beiping are heroes of the older generation who are famous all over the world. Their sons are not inferior to them, and they have the momentum of their past It’s a formidable future.” Although Tian Kai treated the two of them equally, he couldn’t help but look at Ma Chao’s face twice more. It is said that Ma Chao has the strength to rival Lu Bu, and he has a Xiliang iron cavalry in his hand. Qiang, even Lu Bu's wolf cavalry did not dare to respond to his sharpness easily, and his heart was greatly touched. Ma Teng had such a son, so he was defeated by Lu Bu, and even his own son became Lu Bu's vassal. Fortunately, I didn't get into the situation of going to war with Lu Bu, otherwise I was afraid that Ma Chao from Xiliang would be something that Qingzhou couldn't fight against.

"King Linzi, I am going to let the two of them inherit the throne left by their father. I don't know what the king of Linzi wants?" At this time Lu Bu asked suddenly, and at the same time expressed his support for Ma Chao and Gongsun Xuyi to be kings .

"It's a good thing for a son to inherit his father's career. In my opinion, these two are outstanding people, and they will definitely live up to their father's reputation." Seeing what Lu Bu said, Tian Kai naturally would not object, and went along with the flow Give the two of them a favor.

"Regent, I'm not in a hurry to inherit the throne. I still have a feeling of ruthlessness. Please agree with the Regent." At this point, Ma Chao and Gongsun Xu turned around and got off their horses at the same time, kneeling in front of Lu Bu. Said in unison.

"You two feel free to talk if you have anything to say, why bother?" Seeing the two kneeling down, Lu Bu turned around and dismounted, patted the two on the shoulders and said.

"After my father passed away, my subordinates brought my father's mention back to Xiliang for burial. Now my father has a different surname named Wang Guangzong Yaozu. I want to rebury my father with the ceremony of a county king, and I ask the regent to make it happen." Ma Chao spoke first.

"Get up quickly. I thought it was a matter of course. How about it? You go back to prepare today. In a few days, I will take Yunlu to Xiliang to re-bury the king of Xiliang. You see how good it is." ?” Seeing that Ma Chao made such a request, there was nothing he could not agree to, so he immediately said.

For Lu Bu, naming Ma Teng a king with a different surname was originally an opportunity to reconcile with Ma Chao, how could he refuse Ma Chao's request now? At the same time, we can also take a look at what Ma Chao has done in Xiliang over the years.

"That's it, thank you Prince Regent for making things happen." Hearing what Lu Bu said, Ma Chao quickly thanked him.

"Congratulations, brother Ma Chao, you can get what you want. It's just that my father died in Fan Yang. I'm afraid that even a corpse may not be preserved. I dare you to ask the regent to send troops to Hebei to wipe out the Yuan family and avenge my father." Seeing Ma Chao's Father Ma Teng could be buried with the royal ceremony, and Gongsun Xu who was beside him was suddenly silent, and then begged to Lu Bu with some sobs.Back then, Gongsun Xu left Fan Yang under the protection of Zhao Yun, and finally escaped with his life. Since then, he has always held the idea of ​​avenging Gongsun Zan, but he really has no power in his hands, and feels that in the troubled times, the feudal lords are fighting, even Lu Bu will not Wanting to avenge Gongsun Zan, he could only stay by Gao Shun's side and constantly hone himself, hoping that one day in the future, he could avenge his father. I feel like my chance has come.Because Lu Bu brought up the matter of Gongsun Zan again, it is very likely that he was looking for an excuse to attack Hebei, and this is where Gongsun Xu's opportunity lies.So Gongsun Xu bid farewell to Gao Shun and came to Luoyang day and night, the purpose of which was to facilitate Lu Bu's attack on Hebei.

"Filial piety is the first priority. I am a great man who builds the country with filial piety. I can understand your feelings. Don't worry, I will send troops to Hebei with you personally leading the body to bring back the remains of King Beiping. As for the matter of revenge What do you think about the long-term plan when I come back from Xiliang?" Unlike his attitude towards Ma Chao, although Lu Bu agreed to send troops to bring back Gongsun Zan's body, he did not agree to Gongsun's continued conquest of Hebei.

(End of this chapter)