Just as the civil and military officials decided in their hearts that Lu Bu had regained His Majesty's trust this time, and would surely hold favors in return, so as to increase his rank, they felt helpless, but at this moment after the robbery, they also chose to keep quiet and not answer.
It was really the fear of being surrounded by that unreasonable soldiers and bandits and wantonly killing them was extremely engraved in their bones, and they didn't want to taste it for the third time.
Moreover, it is said that the reward, with the court now this faltering appearance, even live food or Lu Bu generosity, gouge out a little relief, the rest of some can not be moved Huarou Palace, and I am afraid that not as rich as Lu Bu's private stash of gold beads and precious treasures, can be called Lu Bu is really interested in, but only than the hussar generals of the official position of the seal of the ribbons.
The result was unexpected, Lu Bu as if he thought he had fulfilled his obligation as a vassal, the next day he led his and Yan Qing's total of 50,000 troops and horses, to go back to Yanzhou in style, when it was a wave of the sleeve, not taking away a cloud.
The reason is also very legitimate: he is heard that his majesty is in trouble, so he left the front war, forcibly separated 50,000 troops and horses, all the way long drive, only to arrive in Chang'an, and now Ma Teng Han Sui has been beaten away, he should be accomplished, go back to continue to preside over the invasion of the battle against the invasion of Yuan Shao.
Yet he was so high-minded and unrewarding that the little emperor, in a fit of foolishness, became the first to be displeased.
To say that before the court there are three thousand imperial guards as a cover to fill the scene, and there are Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun two loyal generals sitting in the town, Marten Han Sui and other warlords more in Zhang Xiu's persuasion to send out the hostage, for the expression of submission, Liu Xie heart at least have a bottom, then, today, people and money two empty, once at stake, he is no longer believe that in addition to Lv Bu, and there are any other loyal, brave and reliable vassals, is willing to protect his life.
All people have the instinct to avoid harm, and Liu Xie, who survived the catastrophe, utilized this skill to the extreme.
He insisted that he could go, but he must take them with him!
Liu Xie made up his mind and took action: first, he found a reason for Lu Bu to stay for a few more days; then he personally tried Zhang Xiu, who had been arrested and imprisoned after Ma Teng and Han Sui had committed that treacherous act, and sentenced him to a decapitation; and then he secretly told the surviving ministers to pack their bags and count all the treasury in preparation for the relocation.
When Lu Bu came to the palace a few days later and wanted to ask for his resignation again, he was shocked to the core by the little emperor's hands, which were spread out, making it clear that he wanted to shamelessly rely on him.
Liu Xie look earnest, eyes moist, screened off the left and right, leaving only a few chamberlains, even from that high above the dragon chair rose, regardless of etiquette, cloth down the steps of the temple, personally will symbolize the glory of the general's authority of the gold medallion and purple ribbons, can not be resigned to the hands of Lv Bu: "After this incident, I have seen clearly, the only thing that is in the world is Lv Aiqing is the ministers of the gods of the earth and grain also! Now there is no armor in the capital, and there is no solid wall, where are the soldiers and horses that can not be lightly violated? If you leave here, my life will be over!"
"Your Majesty is overstating the case." Lu Bu couldn't help but be moved and bowed down with awe, "I am deeply honored by the emperor's kindness, and I have been thinking of repaying him, so if I see your majesty in trouble, even if there are thousands of mountains and tens of thousands of miles, I will come here at once."
Seeing that Lu Bu hasn't realized his intention to go with his army, Liu Xie is also a bit anxious, getting this promise is just better than nothing for him, and what does it matter when it really comes to emergency?
This time he can survive until Lu Bu rushed, because Ma Teng Han Sui and others are ultimately a little scrupulous, do not dare to directly on him this emperor, but that indiscriminate means, but really call people chills. Instead of what Yan Qing said before the Xiong Nu Zuo Xian Wang, and even the active Qiang people around Liangzhou, don't even have to think about it, know that this kind of good luck, has come to an end.
Liu Xie now even euphemistic are not euphemistic: "I know that the loyalty of the Secretary of State is unshakeable, but from Yanzhou Yuzhou, rushed to the Secretary of State Chang'an, during the long distance, not to mention the huge consumption of labor and injury to the harm of the people and the money, alone this long time consuming, if the enemy is raging, the capital will be like that unarmed child, is not even a moment to delay, the Secretary of State even if you have the heart to save, but only to see the bones of my corpse carry on! I'm sorry!"
"Your Majesty should take care of your dragon body, how can you make such inauspicious remarks!" Lu Bu was alarmed and advised this first, then suggested without hesitation, "Your Majesty has this concern, and it is justified. Why don't Bu leave these 50,000 soldiers and horses behind ......"
Lu Bu was so generous!
Liu Xie's heart and mind were stirred, and the last bit of scorn he had for Lu Bu was dispersed with these words. However, he was again moved, reason also put back the words of agreement: good leadership of the war in the dynasty generals have been killed in battle, the remaining a few crooked date, how to move the command of 50,000 troops, guard the capital, give him the important task of escorting the driver?
What's more - on this embarrassing state of affairs of the court, even the food and salary of the officials are only paid out by Lu Bu, even if he wants these 50,000 men and horses, he simply can't afford to feed them!
The hall of the son of heaven, both received the subject's troops and horses, but also to find the subject to ask for food to feed, forgive Liu Xie skin has been counted thick, but also can not do this inviting people to talk about things.
So Liu Xie only cut his meat and gave up this man who was sent to him, and turned to discuss with this honest and reliable minister for a long time, and Yan Qing came out at the right time to round up the scene, and only after the slow-witted person like Lu Bu realized that he had come to his senses.
Lu Bu tramped for a moment, a few moments of surprise and struggle showed on his face, and in the middle of the day he bowed again and said, "If Your Majesty does not mind the simplicity of Xu City, I would like to welcome you."
Liu Xie took a long breath and smiled broadly, "With Secretary Lu around, I can rest assured!"
Yan Qing couldn't help but take one more look at the flawless Lu Bu.
If it wasn't for the fact that he was the one leading this plan, he would have to be completely fooled by Lu Bu's acting skills that were so pure that he didn't spare even the slightest expression at this moment.
Liu Xie long-cherished wish is realized, under the joy, he has a very good feeling, but also with the expectoration of reverse protection of Yan Qing's official position, up a big lift.
Both the meaning of the love of the house and the meaning of the good Lu Bu, as well as the emperor himself on this famous appearance of the gentleman is very fond of the three additive, but also called Yan Qing step by step, when the Division of the kings into the court, the counties on the plan, the feudal lords, the main ceremonial affairs, only in the three kilometers of the head of the Situ of the next big Honglu.
The official is big enough and loud enough, even if there is no real power to speak, but Yan Qing, what they value most, originally is this layer of bright reputation, and the name of righteousness.
As for the power itself, they have the ability to grab it themselves.
This is good, because the emperor's insistence, after some condescending persuasion, only in exchange for Lu Bu reluctantly agreed, even if the court of public ministers in the heart of muttering, but also vaguely aware of the future of the power of life and death, in the small emperor is willing, two is also forced to give under the hands of the hand, is destined to be grasped in the hands of this harmless look at this cunning martial arts Lu Bu.
The most courageous and loyal ministers who dared to give advice were killed by Ma Teng and Han Sui as a warning to the chicken, and the remaining ones are loyal to Han, but they also cherish their own lives, which is why they followed Lu Bu on his way to Xu Cheng, and were very contented.
At least there is no point in expressing a word of dissatisfaction with the fact that the treatment enjoyed by the emperor is obviously not as high as that of Lu Bu's most relied upon military priest, the newly appointed Da Honglu Yan Qing.
Because of this peaceful and uneventful mode of getting along, the return journey was incredibly smooth, and even with these thousands of burdensome people, it didn't slow down the speed of this strong cavalry by much.
It's only been ten days, and we're almost at Xu City.
Yan Qing mood, to lovers will be especially gentle, called Lu Bu extremely flattered, taste of the marrow, quietly feel slowed down the marching speed, only to let this rare tenderness last longer.
That night, Lu Bu comfortably lay prone on the couch, relaxing the steel and iron bones of his body, and with a face of enjoyment, his beloved military priest pummeled and kneaded his shoulders and back.
Yan Qing, for the sake of convenience, directly straddled Lu Bu's robust and long thighs, and while doing the massage according to the method Hua Tuo had taught him, he chatted with Lu Bu without a word: "The speed with which the Lord has crossed the river and torn down the bridge can be a bit too fast."
After the entire small court has fallen into their own palm, Lu Bu is lazy with the small emperor, ten times summoned, are to something, willing to see one or two times even good.
Liu Xie to this slow attitude but do not dare to have any dissatisfaction, but the heart worried, suspected that his own presumptuous behavior is too call Lu Bu difficult, only to attract unhappy.
Lu Bu grunted lazily, grimacing at that time's arm-holding, "That stupid thing nearly defiled Bu's innocence, what else is there to be polite about?"
"............ "Yan Qing's movements in his hands unconsciously stopped, and after a long moment of silence, he still suspected that he might have heard wrong: "Innocence? "
Lu Bu said indignantly, "This arm of Bu's is not worthy of his touch!"
Yan Qing's eyelids jumped suddenly, actually being forced into a speechless position rarely in his life.
A short while later, he wisely chose to change the subject, "Things are going so well without Ma Teng's great assistance."
LB: "Oh."
Seeing that he was clearly not interested, Yan Qing could only add, "With Your Majesty in our formation, Liu Biao Liu Yan's thought of that combined army's advance is destined to end."
Liu Biao was originally said by Liu Yan to have a few intentions, after learning that Lu Bu such a big deal, even dryly the entire Chang'an court people, are pulled to their own territory, not half do this after Yuan Shao's head out of the idea of the head.
If Liu Yan withdraws his hand halfway, and the other party is far away in Yizhou, and is safe and sound, his Jingzhou, which is directly bordered by Lu Bu's counties, will not be like Yuan Shao, who was reduced to the same fate as his ally, Gongsun Zan, who stood by and watched the battle alone?
Anyway, he has no grudge against Lu Bu, and Lu Bu is not able to expand his territory for the time being, so he might as well continue to wait for the next forces to get impatient and unite to fight against Lu Bu, then he will wait for the opportunity to move, either to take advantage of the opportunity to sneak attack the rear, or to participate in it to get a share of the pie, all have a chance.
Lu Bu nodded perfunctorily, his mind having long since run elsewhere, "Well. Shiguang this skill, is more and more refined ......"
Indeed refined a lot, this is only a moment's work, so that the lazy tiger body heat, excitedly a roll over, between being turned red waves, to go to Wushan ** go together.
And in this can be said to be happy in the middle of the capital, the situation has fallen into a very embarrassing predicament, is undoubtedly the father suddenly became a kingless traitor, the emperor and dead face to run to Lu Bu potential, mediation mission also failed to end of the captain of the guards of the Ma Chao.
Author's Note: Have y'all looked at my column avatar!
That's the "Lu Bu's Flower" show!
Super cute.