Three Kingdoms

The time was getting later and later, and Gao Shun, who was in the Zhang family's fortress army, was just wondering. He naturally knew what kind of character Lu Bu was. They were both cheerful people who came out of the killing field. It is simply impossible for such people to have a happy conversation with each other.

At the same time, it was just an ordinary banquet, and it was expected that there would not be so many troubles. Why did the banquet take so long today?

At first, Gao Shun just thought that Lu Bu and the nobles might be discussing something, so he didn't pay attention. However, as time went by, Gao Shun slowly felt that something was wrong.

At the north gate of the Zhang family's castle, the servants and guards from the Zhang family's castle were stationed. These people were wearing armor and patrolling back and forth under the light of torches. The night has darkened, but the manpower on the fortress does not seem to have decreased at all. These guards can be seen walking slowly, sitting or standing, and some even stick their heads out of the wall to look at Lu Bu's camp. They only occasionally whispered a word or two to each other, and there was no one even chatting and laughing...

The situation seems increasingly weird.

"Someone has something important to do. Please see Marquis Wen!" Gao Shun and Cheng Lian stood outside the Zhang Family Fort and shouted loudly into Wubao.

There were many people on Wubao, but someone replied after a while: "...according to the usual practice, the doors in the castle are not opened at night, and Marquis Wen is having a banquet in the castle... If there are some minor matters, we will discuss them tomorrow... …”

Gao Shun shouted: "If you dare to stop someone who has military information to report, you will be punished with death! If you don't report it quickly, don't blame me for attacking immediately!"

"..." There was silence on the castle for a while, and then a voice answered after a while, "...that's all, wait, someone will go and send a message..."

After a long time, just when Gao Shun was gradually losing his patience, he heard a voice coming from inside, saying: "Marquis Wen is on his way, wait and see!"

After waiting for a while, Gao Shun finally heard voices gradually coming in. Hearing that Lu Bu's loud voice was among them, Gao Shun breathed a sigh of relief.

"Huh?" Lu Bu drank a lot, but he was not drunk yet. He was just a little drunk. When he saw Gao Shun, he hesitated for a moment, and then said, "...Uh, what's the urgent military situation? ?”

Gao Shun cupped his hands and said: "...to report to Marquis Wen, in the army, the general cannot leave for a long time. Please also ask Marquis Wen to return to the camp..."

Lu Bu frowned, a little unhappy.

Since leaving Chang'an, Lu Bu originally thought that he was at least a marquis and had martial arts skills. Moreover, he was the hero who defeated Dong Zhuo. He could be regarded as having eliminated a serious problem for the Guandong gentry. Even if It will not be reused immediately, but there will be some preferential treatment.

However, reality quickly shattered the dreams of Lu Bu and others.

After leaving Chang'an in the east, who would have expected that Lu Bu, with his unparalleled ability, would also face difficulties many times!

He defected to Yuan Shu, but Yuan Shu didn't even have to look at him. He raised his head all day long and looked at people with his two big nostrils exposed. How could Lu Bu endure this?

And the cost of food and clothing was even lower than that of a captain under Yuan Shu. Lu Bu really didn't want Gao Shun, Wei Xu and others to suffer, so he shamelessly went to ask for it, but he didn't expect that he was rejected!

If he wasn't forced to do anything, according to Lu Bu's temperament, how could he speak?

He really has no martial arts skills, but there is nothing he can do!

Although it was said that the breakup was peaceful in the end, the cold water of reality had already poured over Lu Bu's head and body, and even chilled his heart.

Fortunately, after arriving at Yuan Shao, Lu Bu saw some hope again.

Although Yuan Shao didn't pay much attention to Lu Bu, at least he let Lu Bu command the troops, which is already a good change...

At least I see some hope.

Lu Bu was happy because of this, so he relaxed today and had a few more drinks. Unexpectedly, Gao Shun called him out midway. Although he knew Gao Shun had good intentions, he was still a little unhappy...

And one thing that is very important, or what Lu Bu thinks is very important, is that after Lu Bu experienced the Dong Zhuo incident, he gradually changed his attitude of not paying attention to these nobles, or not being able to understand them.

At first, Lu Bu didn't look down on these so-called gentry children, thinking that they were weak and worthless, but what he didn't expect was that the gentry children who usually seemed submissive and obedient had unknowingly laid an airtight trap. The big net put Dong Zhuo into the net.

Even Lu Bu himself was included in such a net.

During that period of time when Lu Bu was idle at home, he was distressed and constantly thinking. He didn't want to follow Dong Zhuo's old path and fight against the nobles, which was actually not feasible.

This is different from trying to please Yuan Shao. The most Yuan Shao can do is nod, chuckle, and at most give himself some soldiers to lead, and that's the end...

Jizhou has always been the base camp of the Shandong gentry. Do you want to leave the gentry and go it alone?

hehe.

A general without soldiers at his side is worse than a dog.

Dong Zhuoquan was in charge of many troops in Xiliang, but at that time he did not have many soldiers who could be directly controlled, so he died.

But to control the soldiers, they must be fed and paid, and where does this money and food come from?

After all, we have to rely on the nobles to collect money and food to support themselves. As the saying goes, you are soft on others, eat other people's mouths, and do not give others some benefits. So how can these nobles be willing to take money and food again and again? come out?

Do you rely on beating, smashing, and looting?

Will it stay like this all your life?

Isn't that any different from horse thieves and bandits?

Therefore, Lu Bu felt that he had to make some changes, at least not to make his relationship with the nobles too rigid.

This time I arrived in Jizhou. Since I was appointed by Yuan Shao, if I want to establish myself in Jizhou, of course I have to be more tactful with the nobles in Jizhou. At least I don't let these nobles hold me back. Otherwise, even if I can save some Once the strength is reduced, it cannot last long.

However, although Lu Bu had such an idea, Lu Bu didn't quite understand what he should do in the most appropriate way. As a result, the three Jizhou nobles he met at the Zhang family's castle actually managed to make peace with each other. It was speculation. , this can't help but make Lu Bu feel happy...

Therefore, when Gao Shun called him out from the banquet and heard that there was no so-called urgent military affairs, Lu Bu had always been a straightforward person, and his mood was clearly written on his face. The unhappy look he showed at that moment, Even people who are not familiar with it can clearly see that everyone around him is quiet at the moment.

The scribe beside Lu Bu was named Wang Tong. He was a branch of the Wang family in Taiyuan. He moved to Jizhou a hundred years ago and could be considered an old native.

Wang Tong looked at the situation and suddenly said: "Why should Marquis Wen care about... this... haha, this captain also has good intentions... In this case, it is getting late today, so it is inconvenient to force Marquis Wen to stay..." He said After finishing, he smiled slightly and then glanced at the other person next to him.

The other person was named Li Xi. He stroked his beard and sighed: "...It's a pity that we will be separated in two days. I may not be able to meet Marquis Wen again..."

The last person next to him, named Liu Fan, also said in a supportive voice: "I heard that Marquis Wen talked about the beauty of Bingbei, and I also yearn for it. It's just that I'm involved in worldly affairs, but I can't do anything..."

"Yes, alas, there is a saying in the Book of Songs," Li Xi said, shaking his head, "When you pick weeds, the weeds will stop. When you say return, you will return, and the years will not stop. The house is overrun, and the family is harried. Don't forget to start. It’s because of the 烋狁… the ancients sincerely did not deceive me…”

Wang Tong looked at Lu Bu's confused look and said with a smile: "This is Caiwei... Oh, what I said is just like Wen Hou stationed at the border..."

Lu Bu nodded as if he understood something, then thought for a while and said, "I am honored by the hospitality of the three of you today. Well...well, Bu will be in the camp tomorrow afternoon for a small fee. I wonder if the three of you are free..." It's not polite to come back and forth. Although Lu Bu is not a member of the noble family, he still knows a little bit about etiquette, so Lu Bu just said it like this. He didn't expect these three people to agree, but he didn't expect these three people to agree. Already...

Lu Bu was overjoyed and smiled. He confirmed the time with the three of them again and left with Gao Shun and others.

When the three Jizhou nobles saw Lu Bu walking away, they slowly stopped smiling, looked at each other, and shook their heads in unison, letting out low, contemptuous laughter.

"You don't even know how to pick weeds..." Li Xi sneered, "You are so vulgar that you want to get involved in Jizhou?"

Liu Fan nodded and said: "I miss Jizhou, where poems and books are passed down from generation to generation, and my literary style is flourishing. How can I be coveted by such a warrior?"

Wang Tong didn't say anything immediately. Instead, he looked at the Zhang family's owner Zhang Family's castle and said, "Why did you stop him just now? Why didn't you let him pass?"

Fort Zhang was a little confused. He looked at Wang Tong and said hesitantly: "...This...is not from General Ju..."

"Bold!" Li Xi heard this, glanced to both sides, and said in a deep voice, "Stop talking nonsense!"

Lord Zhang was stunned for a moment, then he understood and said no more. Then he led the three of them back to the hall, asked the servants to remove the banquet, and served tea soup, and then asked Wang Tong in a low voice for advice.

"This matter... my nephew is confused..." Wang Tong looked at the Zhang family in the fort, shook his head and said, "Your father is also a smart and discerning person, how can you be so... alas..."

The mayor of the fortress quickly raised his hands and said: "This...nephew is stupid, so I asked my three uncles to teach me..."

Wang Tong shook his head, beckoned for the mayor of the fortress to come closer, and whispered: "...General Ju, haha, General Ju's words are for this place... But have you ever thought, what if this person was killed in the fort?" , Haha... Do you want this great wealth or not?"

Liu Fan also said: "Although this man is very stupid, he has also been in battle for a long time. He is usually a good hand, but he may not be able to get close. My nephew asked me, how do you want to arrange it? Could it be that there are three hundred swordsmen and axe-hands here? Can the cup serve as the number? Haha..."

There are many exaggerated stories by later generations about Liu Bang and Xiang Yu's Hongmen Banquet, but in fact, how could a small hall ambush so many people, with swords, axes, and armors clanking in one place? , I’m afraid it’s hard not to want people to know.

Moreover, as a general in the army, he has come through a bloody journey, so how could he be unprepared? The personal guards were also on the side. After a greeting, even if he drank some drinks, he was not drunk. At most, he was a little slow. That’s all.

Therefore, if we really take action inside the fort, not to mention whether we can achieve what we want, Gao Shun and others outside the fort will not give up. If we really take action, although this fort has strict walls and no guards, they will not give up. There are many, but when it comes to fighting those veterans and warriors, the outcome is uncertain.

"...but didn't General Ju have something to say..." Lord Zhang was just halfway through his words when his expression suddenly changed. He looked at Wang Tong's face and said calmly, "...uncle's words, could it be that the incident will happen by then?" General...will he also break his promise?"

Wang Tong laughed loudly, patted the master of the Zhang family on the shoulder, and said, "Nephew Zhang Xian, if you think about it again, did General Ju say anything about keeping you safe afterwards? Ha, I'm afraid he's talking too much about gold and silk. , the official position is just given... If you are alive, you can naturally accept it. If... Haha, how can you say that General Ju broke his promise? Why should he break his promise? "

The Lord of the Zhang Family Fortress woke up from a dream, bowed deeply and said with almost tears: "If it hadn't been for what my uncle said, my little nephew's life might not be safe!"

Li Xi glanced at the Zhang family fort master and coughed slightly.

The Lord of the Zhang Family Fortress quickly turned around and thanked Li Xi and Liu Fan, and then asked someone to prepare some gifts, towels, etc. as a thank you...

Li Xi declined with a smile for a short while, then seemed reluctant, nodded graciously, and accepted.

After getting the gift, I naturally shared the worries of the Zhang family fort master.

Wang Tong raised his little finger, held the teacup and took a sip, then put it down, shook his head and said, "Oh, it's just a pity..."

The Lord of the Zhang Family Fortress thought that the matter was difficult to handle and was about to give up, so he said with a grimace: "Uncle, please help me come up with an idea... Otherwise, General Ju will blame..."

Wang Tong raised his eyebrows and said: "Nephew, there is no need to worry. The pity that I said was not about this, but... Well, it is really disappointing that such a brave man cannot get close to him..."

This sounds like a pretty good thing, but if it is linked to Wang Tong’s habits, it’s a bit hard to say...

Li Xi looked at Wang Tong and knew it well. He chuckled twice and said, "Brother Wang, don't feel sorry... There is a new martial artist in a certain family, and he is also brave. If Brother Wang is interested, you might as well give it to him." How are you, Brother Wang?"

"You're welcome, dear brother, you're welcome..." Wang Tong chuckled and did not refuse. Some people like money, some like beauties, some like handsome men, and of course some like brave men. Wang Tong is good at everything, but his hobbies are a bit special...

Liu Fan saw that the master of the Zhang family was at a loss, thinking about the reception of the master of the Zhang family and the gold and silk belongings that were to be delivered to his hands, so he said: "My dear nephew, if this matter is not handled, General Ju will , I’m afraid it doesn’t make sense, but if you want to do it... haha, it’s actually not difficult..."

The Lord of the Zhang Family Fort was a little puzzled and said: "He has returned to camp now and is surrounded by soldiers. If he wants to do something, it will be even more difficult. How can he do it?"

Wang Tong laughed loudly and said: "Do you know why General Ju wants to get rid of this person? Without him, the military power... So all we need is this..."