My son, how could you be Lü Bu?!

Chapter 114 Returning to Jiuyuan

With the rewards distributed, the great battle ended.

The thousands of soldiers who had gathered near Cloud City dispersed in all directions, each carrying their rewards.

The hustle and bustle of Cloud City, which lasted for only a dozen days, dissipated once again.

In a short time.

As the crowds dispersed, Cloud City began to appear somewhat desolate.

Several more days passed.

Wuyuan County, on the official road.

After the great war.

The remaining thousand or so soldiers from Wuyuan County rode their horses toward Jiuyuan City.

The leader.

This was none other than Lü Ping and Lü Zizhi, who were about to enter Luoyang.

As for the commander of these more than a thousand soldiers, it was Cheng Lian, the newly appointed commander of the Thousand Stone Army.

If nothing unexpected happens, after returning to Jiuyuan...

He would then take over Lü Ping's niche, and the soldiers under his command would all be the same group that Lü Ping couldn't take with him.

This was also something Lü Ping did deliberately—he chose the most loyal general among his men to help him take over the army.

After all, this era is still a bit too early for a chaotic world. If he really intends to carry his soldiers with him...

He did it, and then Emperor Ling of Han beheaded him.

Cheng Lian was still in command of the army.

Han Dang, Wei Yue, and Cao Xing were in high spirits after they voluntarily resigned from their official posts and decided to follow Lü Ping to Luoyang.

Having arrived at Wuyuan County, the three of them each led a small group of soldiers and rode ahead on horseback.

Seeing this, Lü Bu, who was standing beside Lü Ping, was filled with emotion and had something on his mind.

"Father."

"Han Dang truly lives up to his name, Yi Gong; he is a man of great loyalty."

"I'd rather give up my position as Marquis of Qujun with a salary of 600 shi (a unit of grain) than not follow him."

As he spoke, Lü Bu seemed to remember something and let out another cold laugh.

"Unlike Cheng Pu and Cheng Demou, whose father promoted him from village chief to army marquis, he took the benefits and left without a second thought."

"

He went straight back to his hometown of Youzhou to take up an official post.

Upon hearing this...

Lu Ping frowned immediately, and on horseback, he lightly kicked Lu Bu, signaling him not to talk nonsense.

"He's talking nonsense again."

"Can these two even be compared?"

"Han Dang's parents died early, and he had no family ties."

"In addition, he came from a humble background and was only a squad leader. He was deeply grateful for this great favor and was worried that he might not be able to keep his position. Given his personality, he naturally chose to come with us."

"As for Cheng Pu and Cheng Demou, they still have wives and children at home. They were originally minor officials, and now they have become village leaders. Even without me, they could easily earn 1,600 shi of grain."

"It would be illogical for someone like that to abandon his wife and children, and his promising future, to come to Luoyang with us!"

Lu Bu seemed to be deep in thought, and slowly nodded.

Seeing his adopted son's appearance, Lü Ping, who still had some things to say, didn't continue.

in fact.

He originally thought that Han Dang wouldn't follow him, and that it was already extremely difficult for Wei Yue and Cao Xing to accompany him.

Looking back now.

Han Dang abandoned his family to follow Cheng Pu, most likely because he was advised by Cheng Pu.

Otherwise, how could Han Dang, whom I've only known for a short time and who is so single-minded, have made such a choice?

As for whether he could subdue Cheng Pu, Lü Ping was not worried at all.

After all, Zang Min had suffered defeats along the way, and Sun Jian had already escorted Zang Min, who had been imprisoned by a cable car, to Luoyang.

As for Gongsun Zan, he was said to be in a terrible state, with his entire army wiped out, and even his commander Xia Yu could not be protected.

At this time, he had been demoted to a commoner and fled to Luoyang, using his connections everywhere in an attempt to regain his original official position!

With no competitors in the North, and given that Cheng Pu will likely remain there after obtaining his official position, he won't be wandering around.

The conversation ended there.

Just as this group of soldiers were heading towards Jiuyuan City.

Suddenly, the sound of approaching hooves rang out from behind.

Lu Ping frowned slightly.

"We've already reached Wuyuan County, where would we find cavalry?"

He turned his head to look.

All I can see is that...

A dozen or so soldiers with somewhat familiar faces were driving dozens of white horses toward this place.

Seeing this, Lü Ping gave an order.

The more than one thousand soldiers from Wuyuan County stopped in unison, waiting for the dozen or so soldiers behind them to arrive.

The dozen or so soldiers quickly arrived at Lü Ping's side and dismounted.

Looking at the dozen or so soldiers, Lü Ping was still bewildered, not knowing why these people were driving their horses over.

Lu Bu, who had previously spent time in the military camp, recognized the leading soldier at a glance.

His eyes widened, and his hand instinctively reached for his waist.

"What are you trying to do now, man?"

"Haven't you had enough of being beaten?"

It turned out that this man was one of the soldiers who had been defeated by Lü Bu in the military camp outside Jiuyuan City.

After being beaten, the soldier was still not convinced and asked Zhang Yang to avenge him.

As a result, Zhang Yang was also beaten up by Lü Bu, leaving him with a bruised and swollen face.

Upon hearing Lü Bu's words, the leading soldier gave an awkward smile and waved his hands repeatedly.

"No! No!"

"I am here on the orders of my magistrate, to deliver some white horses to Commander Lü."

Upon hearing this, Lü Bu looked puzzled, not understanding at all.

Lu Ping suddenly realized what was going on.

The soldier looked at Lü Ping again, clasped his hands in a salute, and said gratefully.

"Thank you, Commander Lü, for speaking well of my lady before General Tanaka."

"Otherwise, how could my lady have obtained a vacancy of 1,600 shi (a unit of grain measure)?"

As he spoke, the soldier pointed to the dozens of white horses behind him and said again.

"These are all white horses specially selected from the army by my county magistrate."

"My lady previously saw that both Sima and Brother Lü liked to ride white horses."

"Because I am grateful for Sima's kindness, I specially selected this and had it brought to me."

Yes.

After the great battle, Lü Ping was pleased with Zhang Yang's bravery and took the initiative to say some good words to Tian Yan, asking Zhang Yang to also write a note about it in the military report.

However, Lü Ping did not expect that his actions would be known to Zhang Yang.

He was also appointed as the county magistrate with a salary of 1,600 shi (a unit of grain).

Upon hearing this, Lü Bu suddenly realized what was happening.

At Lü Ping's call, Lü Bu hurriedly stepped forward, leading a dozen or so former wandering knights of Jiuyuan, and took a large number of white horses from the soldier.

then.

Without Lü Ping even having to say a word, these dozen or so wandering knights from Jiuyuan happily changed into white horses and followed Lü Ping to his side.

The remaining white horses were snatched away and replaced by some of Lü Ping's trusted followers and attendants.

In a short time.

A large number of white horse riders gathered in the army, which was particularly eye-catching.

Even the white horses ridden by the soldiers sent by Zhang Yang were replaced with ordinary yellow-maned horses.

Seeing this scene.

Lu Ping's heart stirred slightly as he suddenly recalled a renowned elite cavalry force from the Youji region in history.

Seeing that the white horse had been delivered and the mission was complete, the soldier clasped his hands in farewell and prepared to leave.

"Wait! That man!"

Lu Ping suddenly spoke.

The soldier looked bewildered, stopped his horse, and turned his head.

"Leave your name before you go," Lü Ping said with a smile.

He suddenly remembered that Zhang Yang was a somewhat famous feudal lord in history, and perhaps his companions were also capable.

The leading soldier suddenly realized, a smile on his face, and uttered a name.

"Yang Chou, the villain."

That's all.

He clasped his hands in a fist salute to Lü Ping again, whispered his farewell, and then led his dozen or so soldiers, who had changed horses, hurriedly headed towards Yunzhong County.

Upon hearing this name...

Lu Ping's eyes flickered, as if he were deep in thought.

With his command, more than a thousand soldiers from Wuyuan County set off again.

And Jiuyuan City, which had been gone for dozens of days, was just ahead, appearing and disappearing in the distance.