After becoming the governor of Bingzhou, Lu Bu realized that trouble had come. He couldn't leave Chang 'an, and Dong Zhuo didn't want to let him go, so he could only take the position of provincial governor. He wanted Jia Xu to go to Bingzhou, but his mission could not make him leave. At this time, Lu Bu realized that he was in dire need of internal affairs talents.
However, they had to send people to Bingzhou. Otherwise, Bingzhou would be in chaos. Helpless, Lu Bu could only send Gao Shun and Zhao Yunfa to Bingzhou. He didn't care about anything else, but he had to strictly control all the troops.
Ever since Dong Zhuo's faction had been promoted, Chang 'an City seemed to have quietened down. However, this was only a superficial phenomenon. All the undercurrents were already surging.
Jia Xu's intelligence agency was named by Lu Bu as the Bureau of Military Intelligence and statistics, or the Military Commander for short. Although Jia Xu was not satisfied with this title, he still respected his decision. Although the Military Commander was a newly established organization, it had already begun to operate. Zhang Wen, Wang Yun, and the others were included in the scope of surveillance. As they were new to Chang 'an, many spies took the opportunity to infiltrate their residences and become their servants.
After Jia Xu analyzed the information, he handed it over to Lu Bu. Although there weren't many shocking things, Lu Bu still learned who was gathering frequently and who was secretly contacting the dukes.
Zhang Wen was one of them. Ever since Dong Zhuo became the Grand Preceptor, he began to secretly send secret letters to Chang 'an City. Although he had never sent anyone to investigate, Lu Bu knew very well that his letters were all for Yuan Shao. Lu Bu sometimes thought to himself that although Zhang Wen was hot-blooded, he did not have the ability to judge people. If he went to contact Yuan Shao, he would be waiting for things to fail. No matter what, he had to go to Cao Cao. However, only Lu Bu and Yuan Shao had managed to steal the limelight in this Barony Alliance, so it was not surprising that he had sought Yuan Shao out.
Wang Yun had been relatively quiet during this period. According to the report of the spy hidden in his home, after he went to court every day, he would go home and sigh. He did not meet with anyone. When someone came to visit, he always pretended to be ill and did not see them.
He didn't care about Zhang Wen. He would wait for him to go overboard. Lu Bu was now paying attention to Wang Yun. Looking at his current situation, he should soon have Diao Chan use a series of tricks. Lu Bu didn't want any more accidents to happen, so he told Jia Xu to pay attention to him before looking at the others.
Seeing Cai Yong, Lu Bu became more attentive. This old man was a great scholar, but he had been put in an important position by this traitor. His situation was very awkward. In the court, other than a few people who were on good terms with him, the other officials basically did not speak to him. Dong Zhuo was jealous of his Three Shifts a Day, but the others thought that he had already joined Dong Zhuo and ignored his existence.
Lu Bu didn't care about Cai Yong, but his daughter. Diao Chan was definitely his, so there was no need to be anxious. Cai Yan was different. If he didn't hurry up, he really didn't know who would marry her. In less than a month since he came to Chang 'an, more than a dozen aristocratic families of Chang' an had come to ask for marriage.
He didn't have anything to do. As a provincial governor, he usually didn't go to court unless summoned by Dong Zhuo. Other than training the cavalry and checking the intelligence, he had nothing else to do. Thus, he decided to pay Cai Yong a visit.
When his wife, Lady Yan, and the Zhen family came to Chang 'an, he would not have much time left. When Gao Shun and Zhao Yun went to Bingzhou, Lu Bu had already instructed them to send troops to escort them over.
When Lu Bu arrived at the Cai Residence, Cai Yong had not returned from court.
However, the butler still invited him in. After all, Lu Bu's reputation was too great. He had followed Cai Yong for decades, so he naturally had some insight.
Sitting in the reception hall, Lu Bu casually asked the butler standing beside him,""What does your young miss do all day?”
The housekeeper bowed and said,"General, Miss usually doesn't go out of the inner courtyard. This one doesn't know either."”
"Then, can you tell them that Lu Bu wants to see Miss?”Lu Bu asked as he took a sip of the water that the servant girl had brought over. There was no tea in the Three Kingdoms Era, which made Lu Bu depressed for a long time. Tea and coffee were his favorite drinks after battles. Their refreshing effects were too helpful to him.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but think of the box he had lost. If he had it, he would be invincible. It wouldn't matter if he had to face 10 people at once.
"This, Young Lady has always not received guests. When Master returns, you can ask again.”The butler's words interrupted his thoughts.
Lu Bu didn't mind. He nodded and didn't say anything else. He looked around.
He was indeed a great scholar. The red plum blossoms planted in the courtyard looked particularly elegant against the snow. On the walls of the hall, there were many black wooden signs with lines of official script carved on them. Lu Bu looked at them carefully for a long time, but he was still confused. However, he successfully intimidated the butler beside him. He thought that Lu Bu was really knowledgeable.
When Cai Yong returned and heard the report from the servant, he was shocked. He couldn't understand why Lu Bu was looking for him. Could it be that he was here for his daughter?
The two of them met and exchanged a few pleasantries. Cai Yong asked about Lu Bu's purpose. They weren't close anyway, so Cai Yong didn't give him any face.
Lu Bu didn't care about his attitude and said with a smile,""When we were in Luoyang, didn't Lord Cai ask Bu to pay us a visit? It was a pity that he had not had the time. Since he was free today, he specially came to visit.”
"Oh, hehe, good, good." Cai Yong really had nothing to say. This guy, at that time, he was the one who needed his help. Now, he was fine. Moreover, he had designs on his daughter. Hmph, he was dreaming.
"Miss Cai was sick some time ago. She should have recovered by now. Can I see her?”Lu Bu made his intentions clear. No matter what, he had to see Cai Yan today. Otherwise, he really wouldn't leave.
"Ah?" Cai Yong didn't expect Lu Bu to be so direct. He didn't know what to say for a moment and said after a long time,""My daughter is tired from the journey and is still recuperating.”
"Lord Cai, I know what you want, and you know what I want too. "If I can help you achieve your wish…" Lu Bu stopped halfway and stared at Cai Yong quietly.
Cai Yong was shocked by his words, he really couldn't keep up with his thoughts. After being stunned for a moment, he said embarrassedly,"General, you must be joking. What wish do I have? Life is pretty good now."
"If you don't have any wishes, wouldn't it be fine if you return the capital to Luoyang and return the power to the Emperor?”Lu Bu teased Cai Yong.
"General, you must be joking. Isn't it good that Grand Preceptor Dong is in power?”Cai Yong was a little confused. Who knew if he was sent by Dong Zhuo to test him? However, Zhu Juan had said that Lu Bu wanted to rebel against Dong Zhuo, but now that he had just been appointed governor of Bingzhou and was admired by Dong Zhuo, how could he dare to do so?
"Lord Cai, no matter what, I am a member of the Imperial Family, so I naturally have to consider the Great Han. " Moreover, I have admired Miss Cai for a long time. If you grant my wish…" Lu Bu knew that he would scare Cai Yong, so he would only say half of it every time and let him think about the rest.
"General, if what you said is true, I can let you meet my daughter. However, I can use my daughter as a deal.”Cai Yong somewhat believed his words, but he was not willing to betray his daughter, even though the country's righteousness did carry a lot of weight in his heart.
"Alright, then let's invite Miss out now.”Lu Bu said. You sure know how to bargain.
"No rush, no rush." Cai Yong stroked his beard and said slowly,""General, can you share your thoughts?”
This old fellow would not act until he saw the rabbit. Lu Bu thought to himself and said,""It's not difficult. When the time is right, we'll find an opportunity to gather him and his subordinates.”
"You're too vague. It's as if you didn't say anything.”Cai Yong was a little angry. This was clearly playing with him.
"Dong Zhuo has many troops now, and they are all stationed around Chang 'an. Wouldn't he be courting death if he attacked? We have to wait for them to leave here before we have a chance. Otherwise, Chang 'an will become the second Luoyang. Do you want to see such an outcome?”Lu Bu didn't want to talk too much with him. If these words were told to people like him, most of the people in the city would know.
"Sigh, General, if you had this intention, why would the Great Han suffer so much?”Cai Yong was a little heartbroken and resentful.
"He has an army of 200,000. If we kill him, what will happen to his army? Wouldn't it still cause chaos in the Central Plains? At that time, without Dong Zhuo's restraint, do you think they would obediently be loyal to the Imperial Court?”Lu Bu really felt that these scholars were too naive, always spouting nonsense.
Cai Yong was stunned. After thinking about it, it was indeed as Lu Bu had said. Then he said with some embarrassment,"General, if you really think about the Great Han, then this old man will thank you on behalf of all the people in the world." However, how long are you prepared to wait before you make your move? After a long time, their foundations will have stabilized. I'm afraid there won't be any chances.”
" Lord Cai, don't worry. Dong Zhuo is going to build a big city outside Chang 'an City according to the scale of Chang' an City. At that time, his army should be there. We can just take action then and block the news. I will personally take over the military power. The Emperor will be able to rest easy." At that time, you can return to Luoyang.”Lu Bu said some more confidential things.
"From the general's words, you're not returning to Luoyang?”Cai Yong was a little surprised, thinking that Lu Bu would also want to be a Great General.
"If I follow you to Luoyang, will you be at ease? Therefore, I'd better stay in Chang 'an.”Lu Bu said self-mockingly. Seeing that Cai Yong wanted to talk nonsense again, he quickly said,"Lord Cai, can I see Miss Cai now?”
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