The Reincarnation of Lu Bu at the End of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 73

Lv Bu led the red tutu to the bottom of the viewing platform, but the red tutu, who was full of violence just now, seemed extremely docile at the moment.

After Liu Hong witnessed the whole process with his own eyes, he became even more delighted with Lu Bu, and laughed and said, "Okay, okay, Lu Qing, if you really didn't disappoint me, I will give you this red dodder."

Although he was mentally prepared, when he heard this, Lu Bu was still agitated. He immediately clasped his fists and thanked him: "My lord, thank you for your reward!" The rewards of gold, silver and jewelry made him excited.

Seeing Lu Bu's face full of joy, Zhang Rang was not so happy, and after rolling his eyes in his sockets, he said again: "Your Majesty, General Lu is so brave, why don't you keep him in Luoyang. "

Just now He Jin's harsh words fell into Zhang Rang's ears verbatim, and it was true what Jin said. Zhang Rang has stayed in Luoyang for so many years, who doesn't know that he is the emperor's favorite, Who is not vying to curry favor with him, who has ever suffered such a big loss.

Unknowingly, Zhang Rang has regarded Lu Bu as the number one thorn in his side.He thought, as long as he could keep Lu Bu in Luoyang, he would have no chance to punish him.

When Liu Hong heard this suggestion, he slapped his forehead and woke up suddenly: "Oh, why did I forget this, but fortunately, Father, you reminded me. Let me think about it, what kind of official should I appoint him?"

"Your Majesty, how about letting General Lu fill Dou Wei's North Gate Sima post?" Zhang Rang raised his opinion again.

Liu Hong shook his head, and after thinking for a while, he finally said, "Beimen Sima is a bit younger after all, why not be a tiger general?"

At this point, the courtiers behind Liu Hong were all shocked. The official position of Huben Zhonglang is not considered high in Luoyang, where there are many nobles, and even a little small.

The important thing is that Huben Zhonglang's main duty is to protect the safety of the emperor, and they are often held by servants and cronies. This is not a casual official position.Liu Hong appointed Lu Bu to take up this position, and he made it clear that he wanted to send a message to everyone: Lu Bu will be my man from now on, and you all keep your eyes open for me.

For an emperor who can sell his official status, rewarding a Zhonglang general casually is not a big deal. Naturally, there are no so-called "loyal ministers" who come out to persuade him with death.

They are now thinking about what kind of attitude they should use in the future to deal with this young man who suddenly appeared and is very likely to occupy a place in Luoyang City.Like Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong, they are eunuchs, but they are able to overwhelm the sky and run wild, not because of their deep family background, but simply because of the emperor's favor.

Many people quietly cast their eyes on Lu Bu, wanting to see what kind of elation this young man who is about to become an upstart in Luoyang will be. Compared with his previous position as a captain, Lu Bu this time can definitely be regarded as a carp jumping over the dragon's gate.

But in the end, no one expected that this staggeringly powerful young man could not see any joy and excitement on his face, not even a little bit, he just lifted the front hem of the court clothes and knelt down slowly down.

"Your Majesty's kindness, I can't repay you, but I'm just a warrior. I just want to fight the enemy and die to repay the country. Please take back my life." Lu Bu, who was kneeling on the ground, clasped his fists and begged Liu Hong.

All the people present were stunned, did Lu Bu lose his mind?
When others get promoted, which one doesn't smile all over the face, and no one pushes such a good thing out.Besides, if you refused His Majesty the Emperor in front of so many people, how would you let him step down?
While jealous and unwilling, they did not forget to sneer at the bottom of their hearts: After all, it was a foolhardy and reckless move.

It is true that Liu Hong likes Lu Bu, but this does not mean that he can tolerate disobedience from others. He is the emperor, and no one can refute what he says, let alone reject it.

He asked Lu Bu with a sullen face, "Are you disrespecting the official, or what?"

Knowing that he had offended Longyan, Lu Bu still refused to change his words, he put his hands on the ground and knocked them down heavily.

At this moment, he was fighting against the entire dynasty with only one person.

"Oh, General Lu, it's your fault. Your Majesty values ​​you so much, so why do you push back?" Zhang Rang took the initiative to stand up, persuading Lu Bu with seemingly incomparable 'kindness', turning his eyes The smile was not concealed at all.

Lu Bu just knelt there. These people don't understand the so-called friendship, let alone the mutual support of life and death.In their eyes, there will always be only the word 'interest'.

Lu Bu couldn't do it if he wanted him to abandon his brother's robes and enjoy high officials and rich salaries all by himself, not to mention he had promised them that they would go to battle together to kill the enemy and drive out the Xianbei people completely.

He must go back, they are still waiting for him!
"Lv Bu, I'll give you one more chance. You are willing to be an official in Luoyang!" Liu Hong's face became more and more gloomy, and he changed from "Lv Qing" to calling Lv Bu by his first name, and the courtiers behind him even more so. Not even daring to take a breath, they could clearly feel the low air pressure beside this moody emperor.

Who would offend Long Yan for a person who can't beat him?
Just when everyone thought that Lu Bu would be severely punished, an old man with frosty temples and gray temples walked out from the queue of civil servants. He bowed slightly to Liu Hong, and said softly, "Your Majesty, please calm your anger. The old minister thought, The reason why Xiaowei Lu did not want to take up the post was probably because he was afraid of being criticized by others. The ministers knew about Lieutenant Lu's ability, but the common people didn't know it. They would think that your majesty's cronyism would definitely damage your majesty's name. Why don't you wait? Lieutenant Lu has made outstanding achievements, and it will not be too late to award him."

What Yang Ci said was appropriate and appropriate, not only helped Lu Bu out of the siege, but also gave Liu Hong a step.

The courtiers present had different expressions. As we all know, He Jin and Zhang Rang had tried to recruit the Yang family many times, but Yang Ci had always maintained an attitude of not helping each other. The little-known boy begged for mercy, and the meaning in it was a bit intriguing.

Yang Ci served in three dynasties, Liu Hong still wanted to give him some face, so he waved his hand and said: "Okay, I will follow the old Taiwei's wishes."

Liu Hong looked at Lu Bu who was kneeling under the stage again, and said with a cold snort, "Lu Bu, you go back and think about it for me, think about it clearly."

After finishing speaking, Liu Hong sent his servants to drive back to the palace, but everyone could see the unhappiness in his heart.

As soon as Liu Hong left, the courtiers also left separately, but they looked at Lu Bu with some gloating eyes. How many people couldn't ask for such a great future opportunity, and it was really stupid to be rejected by Lu Bu like this. No wonder people who practice martial arts have no brains.

After all the ministers left, the old Taiwei went over and patted the shoulder of the young man who was kneeling on the ground, and said peacefully: "Get up, Fengxian, Your Majesty has already left."

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After leaving Youjisi, Lu Bu bowed his hands to Yang Ci and thanked him: "Just now I thank you, my lord, and Bu will remember this kindness in my heart."

The old Taiwei waved his hand, and didn't seem to care about it. While walking slowly, he said to Lu Bu: "Fengxian, you are a good piece of jade, but your performance is too sharp and not smooth enough."

"If it was five years ago, the old man might still have the mind to carve and polish it, but it's a pity that he is old now, the loess is almost buried on the top of his head, and he doesn't have long time."

"It's a good thing you didn't choose to stay in Luoyang. Don't look at those people's low eyebrows and pleasing eyes, but whoever can stand on the court hall, who didn't climb up by stepping on other people's corpses, all of them are smart, you Yeah, you can't beat them."

"There is an old saying, 'If a tree grows in the forest, the wind will destroy it; if a man grows out of the crowd, he will be destroyed by slander', Fengxian, you'd better leave Luoyang, a place of right and wrong..."

About the conversation that day, Lu Bu couldn't remember that clearly, he just remembered that the old man who was on the verge of death talked a lot along the way. It was the first time and the last time that Lu Bu saw this kind old man who was in the third rank.

This is also an important reason why Yang Ci's second grandson, Yang Xiu, committed a serious crime in the future, and everyone asked to be executed, but Lu Bu finally chose to forgive him.

(End of this chapter)