Chapter 97 Three Yings in Taoyuan

Lu Zhi sat firmly on the tent of the central army, and his white hair had already appeared, making him look a little old. Time left a trace on his face. The young man learned the peerless magical powers under Ma Song, and now he is old.

However, there was still a tough attitude on that straight face.

Sitting upright and straightening, even though he was demoted to Dongguan for many years, he could still see his heroism back then.

While stroking the sword on the table, Lu Zhi felt a bitterness in his heart. After all, he was not young, and he could no longer do the strong order as he did back then. Although he was unwilling to admit it, Lu Zhi also knew that Dongguan's years of training had taught him to compromise.

Lu Zhi was not impressed by Dong Zhuo.

I just heard that he was very close to General He Jin and was good at engaging in the battle. However, in the critical moment, the good son of the six counties still showed the true nature of a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty. After the battle in Nangong, Dong Zhuo was very famous. Now the most talked about in Luoyang restaurants is this guy who was called a despicable husband by the scholars and officials.

Before leaving Luoyang, Yuan Wei had a special conversation with Lu Zhi.

Lu Zhi still remembers the scene at that time.

It was in Yuan Wei's study, and the sun was bright, but the chill of early spring filled the study, making people feel very cold.

Yuan Wei said: "I would like to inform you about Lu Zhonglang today."

Having seen the warmth and warmth of human feelings in the world, I spent four years in Dongguan, Lu Zhi's fire character was much smaller than before. Yuan Wei's words were still very respectful, but perhaps because of his background of the three masters of the four generations, there was still a disrespectful atmosphere in his expression. If it were in the past, Lu Zhi, who was also a scholar-official, would have left.

But now...

Lu Zhi asked, "What advice do you have for the Grand Tutor?"

Yuan Wei knocked on the table and said, "Before Huangfu Song left the capital, he wrote to the emperor to lift the party ban, and the emperor also allowed it. Lu Zhonglang must also know that now that the eunuchs are doing evil in the court, we sometimes have to make some compromises. Only the general can fight against eunuchs. The future of scholars and the future of the Han Dynasty are all in the general."

As soon as Lu Zhi's eyelids drooped, he began to feel irritated.

It’s a party struggle again! When the emperor first implemented the party ban, wasn’t it because you party members fought too fiercely? Now that the party ban has just been opened, you jumped up and down immediately, and it seems that you haven’t suffered enough losses. But on the surface, they are still very respectful, “Zhi knows a little about this.”

Yuan Wei dined, "The general is the hope of scholars, but the general always hooks up with those eunuchs, which is really annoying. This time, Lu Zhonglang supervised the battle in Yizhou, and Hedong Prefect Dong Zhuo was responsible for assisting. Do you know this person?"

"A little bit of it."

"That's good..." Yuan Wei's eyes were drooping, as if he was weak. "Dong Zhuo is the general's person. We need to let the general know that without our support, we can't manage the country well with just a mere warrior."

Lu Zhi felt a little nervous, "The Taifu means..."

"Dong Zhuo has always been arrogant and rude. Give him some lessons to be considered a warning to the general."

I was complaining secretly, how did I encounter such a thing after I came out of Dongguan?

Although Dongguan’s edited "Han Ji" was hard, at least he lived a leisurely life without much trouble.

I couldn't help but say, "Tao Fu, aren't you afraid that the general will get angry about this?"

Yuan Wei laughed, "Zi Gan, you have been in Dongguan for too long, and some things are very different from those back then. If we touched Dong Zhuo four years ago, Sui Gao would be very angry and even turn against each other. But since last year, I joined the General's Mansion, and Dong Zhuo was no longer as good as before in the general's mind. Otherwise, how could the General take over his Sili Captain and be the one who took over the role? The General knew in his heart that even a hundred Dong Zhuo could not match."

Lu Zhi frowned and fell into deep thought.

Yuan Wei narrowed his eyes and said, "Why, do you want to help me?"

The words were gentle, but with a gloomy smell. Lu Zhi understood that if he didn't agree, he would be in trouble immediately.

Well, I spent four years in Dongguan and finally had a chance to make a comeback, but I was really unwilling to give up.

Lu Zhi said: "Zhi does his best."

"Okay... I'll feel relieved if I do this!"

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"Teacher, teacher..."

Lu Zigan suddenly woke up, "What's the matter?"

"Dong Hedong has reported to the door and is waiting outside the tent."

"Let him in!"

Lu Zhi turned his head and looked at the person who called him the teacher behind him. This man was about 20 years old, seven feet and five inches tall, with a face like a jade crown and a lips like grease. The most obvious feature is that his earlobes are large, which according to his face, this is a symbol of blessing. His arms are longer than ordinary people, and he stands behind Lu Zhi with his hands hanging down, with a very respectful expression.

This person's name is Liu Bei, and he is from Zhuo County, Youzhou.

He once studied under Lu Zhi, but to be honest, Lu Zhi didn't like him very much.

He doesn't like reading, and after reading, he doesn't seek understanding, and deals with it in a hurry. His family is not very wealthy, but he likes gorgeous clothes. If he is not a fellow villager with Lu Zhi, and he is filial to his mother and wise in the village, Lu Zhi would never accept him as a disciple. Although Lu Zhi has no distinction and does not value the door, he always dislikes this kind of person. Unexpectedly, when chaos arises, this person can stand up and make contributions in You and Qing Prefectures.

Sometimes, it is really hard to look at some people with a casual look.

It seems that Emperor Gaozu was also a idle and ignorant scoundrel, but later he achieved great achievements.

Of course, this is just Lu Zhi thought about it in his heart, but there was nothing on the surface.

At this time, Dong Zhuo had already walked into the central army's tent, his face turned pale, and bowed: "Hedong Prefect Dong Zhuo, here he was ordered."

Lu Zhizai looked at Dong Zhuo carefully, and it was indeed a bit rude.

But arrogant...

I wanted to let it go, but I unconsciously swept over the person in the tent from the corner of my eyes, and my heart couldn't help but sink.

He was a middle-aged man with a surname, a native of Beihai, and a military sage provided by Yuan Wei. He was called a deputy general, but Lu Zhi knew in his heart that this was Yuan Wei's eyes and ears. The clan was descended from the Beihai Zong family and his ancestors were quite wise, but now he is no longer as strong as he was back then. But in Beihai, he is still a local wealthy family and has close contact with the Yuan family.

Lu Zhi said: "Dong Zhuo, do you know your guilt!"

Dong Zhuo was so angry that he said with a blue face: "Zhuo doesn't know."

"Okay, then I'll let you understand. You first changed the marching route without authorization, and ignored my general order. Then you sent troops in Gaoyi and ended up in a great defeat. That's fine, it's only a day's journey from Anping to this place. I asked you to set off at night, why did you arrive now? Disobeying the general order, defeating Gaoyi, and missing time... and several crimes together, I'll order you to report to the door, are you not convinced?"

If you want to inflict a crime, there is no retribution!

Dong Zhuo finally understood the power of these scholars. He spoke in his mouth and turned into a sin no matter what he did.

He wanted to defend himself, but he understood the reason why thin arms could not force his thighs. He gritted his teeth and held his breath, "Zhuo convinced!"

Just be convinced. If Dong Zhuo really argues, Lu Zhi really doesn't know how to end it.

Okay, I gave it a warning too, it's almost time to give you a candied date.

Lu Zhi was about to speak, but the clerk on the side spoke, "General, since Dong Zhuo has accepted his crime, he should be punished severely. Now that the war is coming, we should take this opportunity to purify military discipline. In the view of the last general, Dong Zhuo should be punished with multiple crimes and should be punished with extreme punishment."

Good guy, this one is even more pissy.

What is the ultimate punishment? That is to behead the head.

This guy obviously wanted Dong Zhuo's life. But Dong Zhuo really couldn't remember when he offended this person? He had never even seen him before, so why did he hate him to the core? In fact, it is not difficult to understand why the clan came with him? To put it bluntly, he still had to take some credit to glorify his ancestors. Dong Zhuo is here, but a major obstacle to his contribution.

Lu Zhi's face turned gloomy.

This clan is even more arrogant than Dong Zhuo. With Yuan Wei behind him, he thought he could really make trouble?

Arrogant?

Yuan Wei said nothing wrong. But it was not Dong Zhuo, but that Yuan Wei was too arrogant!

Lu Zhi suppressed his anger and squinted his eyes and glanced at the clan. The cold light in his eyes made the clan shudder unconsciously.

"Dong Zhuo, it is reasonable that your sins are unforgivable, but the war is coming, and it is the time to use people. I will order you to make meritorious contributions after you are guilty, are you willing?"

Dong Zhuo bowed, "Zhuo is willing."

"Gaoyi is the gateway of Julu. If it can be captured, the army will advance straight forward and quell the rebels. I will order you to capture Gaoyi within three days. If it is successful, then the past will be gone. The general will report to the court and ask for credit for you. But if you cannot defeat Gaoyi, don't blame me for being ruthless and punished for multiple crimes. Why should I be beheaded? Are you willing to make such arrangements?"

Dong Zhuo took a deep breath, "Zhuo, do it!"

"Since that's the case, I'll order you as the chief general and the clan general to be the deputy general... Stay for a day and add the lost people. Let's set off at the third update tomorrow, with the time when you attack Gaoyi as the limit. In three days, I will stand at the head of Gaoyi City."

"Here!"

Dong Zhuo glanced at Lu Zhi, ignored the clan, and turned around and walked out of the tent.

However, the face of the clan changed, and it became very ugly.

"General, what do you mean?"

Lu Zhi smiled, "General Zong, don't be nervous. I'm going to order you to be the deputy general of Dong Zhuo, for your consideration. First, you can monitor him by your side. If he has any complaints, you can tell me immediately and I can cure his crimes. Second, Dong Zhuo's defeat of Gaoyi is a benefit for you to supervise the army, and his first contribution is. If he can't defeat him, he is the main general, what does it have to do with you?"

When the clan heard this, he was moved.

Lu Zhi seemed to be right, the benefits are really not small.

"Since that's the case, the officer obeys the general's order."

Watching the clan leave, Lu Zhi showed a disdainful smile on his face.

Whether it is a party member or an eunuch, I have seen through many things in Dongguan over the years.

I am only loyal to the emperor, and I say less and do more. No other disputes have anything to do with me. As for Dong Zhuo, I have to feel wronged.

Liu Bei kept watching and couldn't help but whisper: "Teacher, is it a bit too much to do this?"

Lu Zhi's face darkened, "It's not that the teacher is too much, but that the people behind them are too much. In the time of the country's crisis, you are still calculating me and I will calculate you. I am ordered to pacify the Yellow Turbans. What does these disputes have to do with them?"

"But will that clan… affect your plan?"

Lu Zhi smiled and said, "Plan? What plan?"

"Of course it was Dong Zhuo's plan to attack Gao Yi!"

Lu Zhisen smiled, "Dong Zhuo attacked Gaoyi, but it had nothing to do with me. When he fought, I would ask for credit for him; if I couldn't fight, I wouldn't blame him. Anyway, I didn't think about attacking Gaoyi, but I just wanted to take this opportunity to capture Wei County."
To be continued...