Lu Bu was shocked. That's right. Since ancient times, which superior had truly cared for the commoners living at the bottom of the society?
Lu Bu sighed helplessly. With the current social atmosphere, it would take a lot of effort to change it. Lu Bu ordered the soldiers to help the Yellow Turban disciples up and then said to them,""You should live well in the future. As long as you arrive at Youzhou Province and have my food, you will never starve the commoners under my rule.”Everyone cheered in unison," Long live my lord! Long live my lord!" Lu Bu gestured for everyone to be quiet. He was only the Governor of Youzhou. If he was called long live, he would be sentenced to treason.
Lu Bu quickly ordered the soldiers to appease the crowd and take care of their food. He then went to the main tent and ordered his subordinates to bring Guan Hai over. Lu Bu personally went to Guan Hai and untied him. Then, he smiled at Guan Hai and said,"Are you willing to surrender?"
Guan Hai saw Lu Bu's benevolence and martial arts, so he knelt down and said,""Guan Hai is willing to surrender, but I have offended you previously.”Lu Bu laughed and helped Guan Hai up,""Don't blame those who don't know. What crime do you have?”Guan Hai cupped his hands in thanks.
" My lord," Zhang He said to Lu Bu," pacifying the surrendered soldiers has taken up a lot of time. Should we go into the city to visit Lord Kong now?"”Lu Bu thought for a moment, then said to Zhang He and Jiang Dao,""Junyi, Guan Hai, you two guard the camp. However, Guan Hai, reorganize your original subordinates. You will still be the commander." The three of them nodded in agreement. Guan Hai was even more convinced of Lu Bu's trust in him. How could he know that the Yellow Turban disciples outside would not leave even if he let them go? What did Lu Bu have to fear?
Lu Bu led his generals and 50 Demon Leopard members into the city. When Kong Rong heard the news, he immediately waited at the city gate. After all, Lu Bu had saved his life. Kong Rong saw Lu Bu arrive from afar. He saw that Lu Bu was mighty and extraordinary, as if he was a god descending from the heavens. He immediately cupped his hands and greeted,"I've long heard that Milord is a young hero, but today I see that you are indeed extraordinary.”
Lu Bu didn't dare to be arrogant. Although he had a higher position than him, he was famous. If he wasn't careful, he might be beaten up by the scholars in the sea. Therefore, he dismounted and came to Kong Rong's side."Lord Kong praises you greatly. Lord is a famous person in the sea. How would I dare to be arrogant in front of you?”
Kong Rong saw that Lu Bu was a high-ranking official, but he was polite and unfazed. He praised in his heart. "Why don't you stay in my mansion for a night?" he asked Lu Bu.”"Sorry for disturbing you," Lu Bu quickly said.”After saying that, he pretended to be doubtful and said to Kong Rong,"I truly admire you for defending the city for a month.”
"I'm ashamed," Kong Rong said hurriedly. With the help of General Taishi Ci." Lu Bu was shocked. Taishi Ci was here too? Lu Bu continued," My lord, our army has rushed to the rescue. We do not have enough rations. I hope that my lord can lend me some rations for the time being. In the future, we will definitely…" Before Lu Bu could finish, Kong Rong laughed and said,"Lord Lyu helped the Bohai Sea out of its siege, so I should be in charge of the rations. I will immediately send 50,000 catties of rations to Lord Lyu's camp.”Lu Bu laughed in his heart and thought,""I was waiting for you to say that." "Thank you, Lord Kong." He pretended to be grateful.”Kong Rong hurriedly said,"It's fine…" It's fine..."
Lu Bu was happy, but he pretended to be worried and asked doubtfully,""Lord Kong, now that there are troubles everywhere in Dai County, I'm afraid that they will come again in the future.”
Kong Rong was shocked and immediately replied,"Then is Lord Lu willing to stay for a few more days?”
" I'm the Prefecture Overseer of Youzhou," Lu Bu said apologetically." I have many things to deal with. I don't dare to delay."”
Kong Rong was anxious, but there was nothing he could do. After a long time, he said,"Then what should we do?" Lu Bu chuckled. Seeing that it was about time, he said,""Lord Kong, if the garrison is insufficient, how about I leave one of my generals behind to assist you in defending the city?”
Kong Rong was still worried."I won't hide it from you, Lord Lu," he said."There are only 4000 soldiers in Bohai City. I'm afraid…"
Lu Bu laughed and said,"It's fine. I'll leave 10000 soldiers behind."”"Then I'll have to trouble you with the defense of the Bohai Sea, Lord Lu." Kong Rong was delighted and immediately said.”Lu Bu chuckled and said to the general,""Jiang Gan will stay behind to protect the Bohai Sea."
Jiang Gan nodded in agreement. Kong Rong saw that Jiang Gan was mighty and extraordinary, and his face was filled with joy as he said,"Alright... Thank you, Lord Lu. Thank you."
Lu Bu hurriedly said that there was no need. Kong Rong immediately brought Lu Bu, Jiang Gan, and the Demon Leopard team to the residence and held a banquet. Meanwhile, Lu Bu stayed at Kong Rong's house for the night.
.. The next day, Lu Bu said that he was going back to Youzhou. Kong Rong tried his best to persuade him to stay, but Lu Bu only used the excuse that he was busy. Kong Rong had no choice but to say,""Then I'll send Lord Lu out of the city." Lu Bu couldn't refuse, so he nodded and said,""Thank you."
When they arrived at the city gate, Lu Bu told Kong Rong not to send them off and brought the Demonic Leopard members back to the camp. Once Lu Bu returned to the camp, Jiang Gan asked,""My lord, what do you mean by leaving me here?”
Lu Bu chuckled and said to the general,""You will lead 10000 soldiers to help defend the city, then slowly find an opportunity to accept the defense of the Bohai Sea, seize its military power, reorganize the garrison of the Bohai Sea into my army, and then slowly take over Kong Rong.”
"I swear to complete it!" Jiang Gan immediately said.”Lu Bu shouted,""There is another general in the Bohai Sea called Taishi Ci. He might not be easy to handle, so I will leave him to you. Take him under my command and say that I, Lu Bu, welcome him.”"Yes!" Jiang Gan replied. My lord!"
He ordered Jiang Gan to gather his troops and garrison the Bohai Sea while he led the remaining soldiers and the Yellow Turban disciples who had just surrendered to Youzhou. They did not encounter any obstacles on the way.
A few days later, he returned to Youzhou and asked Tian Feng to settle down the surrendered soldiers and distribute cattle, food, and daily necessities. Even though they were civilians of Youzhou now, they would be moved by Lu Bu's benevolence and righteousness. When Lu Bu gave the order, they would pick up their weapons without any worries and kill the enemy for him. The main reason why Lu Bu arranged for them to be in Youzhou was to recruit soldiers immediately after the chaos. This was Lu Bu's true intention. He did not care about reputation. On the surface, it was for reputation, but in fact, it was for his own future. This move was actually quite ruthless, but it was also for his own sake. Crawl-Book-Web-Text Starter Station, registered members can download
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