The next morning, in front of the Heavenly Hero Pavilion.
Cong Yang, Guo Jia, Wang Yue, and their entourage packed their bags and prepared to set off for Hanzhong. Shi Ah and his entourage lined up in front of Tianying Tower like a square formation to bid farewell to their master and lord. In the past, Shi Ah was Wang Yue's eldest disciple and the owner of Luoyang's Heavenly Hero Pavilion. The current Shi Ah would be the owner of 14 Heavenly Hero Brothels in the next year, and he would be in charge of 500 companies of guards. This could be said to be a great trust in Shi Ah, but Cong Yang also held back. As the saying goes, the strategy of controlling subordinates. Cong Yang brought Shi Ah's family, wife, and children to Hanzhong, not for anything else, but for stability! Shi Ah came to the carriage and said respectfully,"" My lord, your journey to Hanzhong is long. Shi Ah has nothing much to say. I wish my lord a bright future in Hanzhong," Cong Yang came out of the carriage, stood on the carriage, and waved his hand."Shi Ah, let me give you a word of advice too. I hope that you will work hard, work hard, and work hard again. I hope that you can build 13 Heavenly Hero Towers as soon as possible. Go back and manage the Heavenly Hero Pavilion well." After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the new troops set off. On Cong Yang's carriage, there was an additional young girl who was dressed as a man. Situ Wangyun, who was on the city tower, looked at the convoy leaving the city with tears in his eyes. Diao Chan had never left him since she was young. Although she was an adopted daughter, it was difficult to part with her family.
Five days later, Hanzhong County was in front of them. Shangyong County, now 40 miles southwest of Zhushan County, Hubei Province, on the north bank of the Zhu River. The appearance of Shangyong place names was first seen in the Warring States Strategy, and then in the Records of the Historian. The geographical location of Shangyong County had a unique feature. There were mountains on both sides, Qinling and Micang Mountains on the west, Bashan Mountain on the south, and relatively flat on the east and north. Especially since Shangyong was located upstream of Xiangfan. If it went down the river, it would be a great threat to Xiangyang, so its strategic position was more important. When Cong Yang's troops reached Shangyong, they stopped and set up camp. The next day, Zhao Yun, Pei Yuan Shao, and Zhou Cang brought 4,000 Tiger Troop Battalion, 4,000 Leopard Cavalry Battalion, and 1,500 Guards Battalion to meet up with Cong Yang outside Shangyong County. It wasn't that Cong Yang didn't send troops to Shangyong County, but that Hanzhong Governor Li Lu actually stayed in Shangyong to welcome Cong Yang. Li Lu wasn't old, about forty years old, with three strands of short beard. Perhaps it was because Li Lu didn't go out and didn't get much sunlight, but Li Lu's face was extremely fair and smooth like a woman's face. His nose bridge was high and strong, and his lips were thin and slightly feminine. His entire temperament emitted a feminine aura.
Seeing Cong Yang get off the carriage, Li Lu hurriedly led all the officials in Hanzhong to welcome him. Without waiting for Cong Yang to speak, Li Lu said,"Sir, your journey is long. Thank you for your hard work." Cong Yang cupped his hands at the people standing at the side and said with a smile,"Thank you, Lord Li, and all the other lords for waiting. Please forgive me." Cong Yang was confused. He didn't understand why Li Lu had come to Shangyong County to welcome him in advance. Although he did not understand, Cong Yang smiled and said," This is my first time as the Hanzhong Mayor. I have no experience. If I made any mistakes, please forgive me. However, Sir Li is a local of Hanzhong. I believe that Sir Li is experienced. With Sir Li assisting Cong Yang, I believe that he will be able to handle the affairs of the heroes."
When Li Lu heard Cong Yang's words, his face twitched involuntarily. He narrowed his eyes, and a cold light flashed in his dark eyes.
He died. Dong Zhuo had dismissed Li Lu from his post as the Hanzhong Mayor, and Cong Yang had come to Hanzhong to take over the position. This had caused Li Lu to instantly fall from the most powerful person in Hanzhong to a commoner. Li Lu was naturally dissatisfied with this situation, but he did not dare to openly oppose Dong Zhuo. After all, Dong Zhuo's cavalry could enter Hanzhong from Xiegu Pass and attack Hanzhong. Although Li Lu was powerful, he was still very afraid of Dong Zhuo.
Hearing Cong Yang's words, Li Lu said," Sir, I've prepared a banquet in Shangyong County to welcome you. Please." Li Lu waved his hand and did not give Cong Yang a chance to refuse. He forcefully invited Officer Wang to the banquet. Cong Yang smiled and said,"Please, Lord Li." Regardless of whether or not Li Lu was holding a banquet, Cong Yang had to attend. Li Lu had led all the officials in Hanzhong to welcome Cong Yang in Shangyong County. This was not just an invitation from Li Lu, but also an invitation from all the officials in Hanzhong. This was Li Lu's scheme, and Cong Yang could not refuse, nor did he dare to refuse. If Cong Yang had lost his courage the first time he met all the officials in Hanzhong and did not even dare to enter Shangyong County, then the news of Cong Yang's timidity would have spread throughout Hanzhong before he even arrived. Even though Cong Yang had noticed Li Lu's thoughts, he could only
He could only bite the bullet and go to the county magistrate's office for a banquet. Li Lu and the others, as well as Cong Yang and the others, slowly walked towards the magistrate's office.
After Guo Jia and Diao Chan's carriage entered Shangyong County, they followed Zhou Cang and Pei Yuan Shao. Wang Yue and Zhao Yun followed beside Cong Yang to ensure his safety.
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