Three Kingdoms: At the beginning, Lu Bu was mistaken for his father-in-law

Chapter 195 Chapter 194

"Yunwen, who is the woman in your house just now?"

There is still a long way to go to the banquet hall, so Zhao Yun asked casually.

"Cai Yan, Cai Zhaoji, the daughter of the servant Cai Yong, has just been redeemed from the Xiongnu tribe."

Lin Moquan took it to satisfy Zhao Yun's gossip mentality, and gave a brief introduction to Cai Yan's general situation, including the purpose of redeeming her back.

The expression in Zhao Yun's eyes changed from bright at first to sad, and finally became as dim as Cai Yan's.

He didn't expect that Cai Yan, who was born in a famous family, would have such a tragic experience. He had mixed emotions for a while, and Zhao Yun didn't even know why he was affected by a girl he had only met once.

"Yunwen, besides asking her to help you stabilize Ziyang Academy, do you have any other ideas?"

Lin Mo rolled his eyes and shook his head, "I haven't thought of it yet, it's hard to say now, let's take a step and see."

As a talented woman, Cai Yan bears the name of the great scholar Cai Yong, and her influence cannot be underestimated. Maybe she can make other arrangements in the future, but she hasn't figured it out yet.

Zhao Yun sighed, "Yunwen, I think she has a rough life, it's best not to let her get involved in your political struggle."

Hearing this, Lin Mo stopped in his tracks, and looked at Zhao Yun playfully, "Why, do you know her?"

Zhao Yun shook his head naively, "It's just a recollection of her life experience."

"Whether she will be involved in the power struggle or not depends on who said it." Lin Mo chuckled. In this troubled world, there are smoldering fires everywhere. It cannot be said that Cai Yan's experience is not bitter, but he has seen the cruelty of the battlefield. Zhao Yun must know that there are many people in this world who are worse than her.

"What do you mean by that?"

"Well"

Lin Mo showed a meaningful smile, "If you are just feeling sentimental about her situation, then I advise you to mind your own business; if you are making demands on me in the name of your brother, then I have to weigh it. "

Zhao Yun's face turned red from being teased, and he knew that Lin Mo would not appreciate lip service, so he immediately urged: "Marquis Wen is still waiting, hurry up."

In the banquet hall.

Simpi was treated as a distinguished guest and sat in the chief position, and accompanied by Chen Gong, governor of Xuzhou, Jia Xu, governor of Donghai, Gao Shun, Wei Yue, and Lu Bu, the lord of the two prefectures. of.

There were even five tripods and four guis placed in front of Simpi, which was the standard for important officials of more than [-] shi in the imperial court. Even in the Northern Kingdom, Simpi did not enjoy this kind of treatment, and he was a little smug for a while.

Of course, he hasn't drifted to the point of forgetting his own purpose for this trip.

After enjoying the singing and dancing, Simpi started his performance.

First of all, he flattered Lu Bu, what a pillar of a man and a pillar of Nantian, he was ordered to kill Dong Zhuo's Han family so that he could survive.

Then, after Yuan Shao's death, there were riots in different degrees in the counties and states of the Northern Kingdom, and even the internal divisions. Now the new master Yuan Shang is going to attack Yuan Tan, which is too bad to look directly at.

Why is it that the northern kingdom is generally so peaceful, even though it looks a bit chaotic to outsiders?Isn't it because our Xin family brothers are struggling to maintain it?
If it weren't for our Xin family brothers, Yuan Shang would have attacked Yuan Tan a long time ago, and several counties in Jizhou have forces that are ready to move, and they restrained themselves because of our face.

As for Yuan Tan's life and death, he never mentioned it.

This made Lu Bu a little overwhelmed, unable to speak the prepared lines.

Chen Gong and Jia Xu's heart is like a mirror, this guy is raising his own value, it's the usual method of the family, the interests of the master can only be queued behind the interests of the family.

"I've heard that the brothers of the Xin family are the twin jades of the Northern Kingdom. If that's the case, if brother Benchu ​​had reused Mr. earlier, the world would have been at peace long ago. Come, come, let me toast you." Lu Bu became a little impatient when he heard that, It's not over, I almost asked for help.

Even Jia Xu couldn't help shaking his head, why don't you ride the wind and soar up to [-] miles.

While pushing the cups and changing the cups, Simpi's face flushed, he was a little drunk, and finally started to cut into the theme.

"Marquis Wen, now that the northern kingdom is in chaos, is it possible that Marquis Wen doesn't plan to take action?"

Lu Bu glanced at Chen Gong and Jia Xu, then smiled and said, "I have stated in the letter that if my nephew needs my help, I will do my best."

"otherwise."

Xin Pi waved his hands again and again, "Yuan Tanlian's position as the eldest son can't be kept, how can he keep the 35 counties in the four prefectures of the Northern Kingdom? It is the plan of tens of millions of people in the Northern Kingdom, and the thoughts of the Great Han Society. I think that Marquis Wen can completely replace him! "

"Oh, by the way, my Xin family is willing to stabilize the states and counties for Marquis Wen." At the end, Simpi did not forget to add.

These remarks directly frightened Chen Gong and Jia Xu into fools. You were not sent by Yuan Tan to ask for help. Why did you sell him? Is it true?

Long before Simpi came, Lu Bu had already thought up all kinds of polite speeches, but he never expected that he would be so unsurprising and endless, he suddenly felt a little suspicious.

Could it be testing me?
This is impossible, Yun Wen has set up such a situation for me, if I show covetousness towards the Northern Kingdom at this time, and he reports it when he returns, how dare Yuan Tan invite me to Qingzhou?
With a clear idea, Lu Bu suddenly slapped the desk table, stood up suddenly, and glared at Simpi, "I am willing to help to show that my nephew respects him as an upright person. Do you think I am an ambitious wolf when I urinate? I miss you drunk and talking nonsense, no Don't worry about it, if there are any more lies, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

Xin Pi was also taken aback when he heard the words, this... The world knows that you, Lu Fengxian, are greedy for profit, why did you have such righteousness, why did you rob Liu Bei's Xuzhou when you were so loyal, isn't he not upright enough?
I understand, I'm an outsider, and he doesn't trust me enough. At this time, I must express my position so that I can leave a way out in the future.

Therefore, Simpi got up from his seat and walked to the middle of the hall, held his head high and said, "Every word I said today came from the bottom of my heart, and it was not for the sake of fame and profit, but it was actually requested by the people of the four prefectures. If Marquis Wen refuses, Please kill me!"

hiss~
In order to test that I can achieve this level, well, I won’t let you underestimate me, Lu Bu shouted, “Left and right, drag it out, and hit forty big boards again!”

"Here!"

So, Xin Pi was pulled out in a state of bewilderment, until the sergeant raised his stick, he still felt that Lu Bu was probing, until the heart-piercing pain came from his buttocks, he finally realized that he seemed to have misjudged the other party .

Lin Mo, who had just arrived, heard Xin Pi screaming again and again before entering the door.

"stop!"

Lin Mo hurriedly stopped the sergeant who was executing the execution, "What's going on, why do you impose a severe punishment on the guest of the Northern Kingdom?"

You guys, I'm just a little late, so don't make trouble.

Then, Lu Bu came out and explained the general situation.

Lin Mo sighed helplessly, it can't be blamed on Chen Gong and Jia Xu for not being able to see the problem, you just play this trick when you come up, who knows what you want to do.

If it weren't for Lin Mo's clear knowledge that this guy sold Yuan Tan as soon as he saw Cao Cao in history, he would probably agree to give him a beating.

At this point, Lin Mo could only help Xin Pi to the side hall in a hurry, and explained softly, "Sir, I am Lin Mo next to me. There were a lot of people in the banquet hall just now. My father-in-law had no choice but to do it. It hurts on my husband, but it hurts on my father-in-law's heart."

Let’s see, these words seem a bit artistic. We didn’t explicitly say that we just want to eat the Northland, but the implication has been given to the extreme.

Simpi probably also realized that he seemed to have gone too far, lying on the cushion, grinning his teeth in pain, panting: "The Marquis of Lanling should have arrived earlier!"

"Sorry for the delay, I'm sorry, I apologize." Lin Mo bowed with a smile.

In the following negotiations, Lin Mo will be the spokesperson, and the old father-in-law is standing aside, just nodding or shaking his head when making a statement.

No wonder the elder brother would say that Lu Bu was obedient to Lin Mo, or he was careless.

But with this level of confirmation, it is much more convenient to talk about.

Everyone didn't say it clearly, but they expressed their position openly and secretly. No matter when, your Xin family is a great hero. You can keep your heart in your stomach about this.

As for going north to Qingzhou, we will go, but we have our difficulties.

For example, grain and grass, you have to supply them, right?

For another example, Ruo Rong, the most scarce war horse, has not come back yet. The whole Xuzhou is full of war horses, including Zhang Liao's [-] war horses, and there are no more than [-] horses. How can we fight?

As for other ordnance, the problem is not too big, but the armor is relatively scarce, so it is reasonable to bring some iron ore over here, right?
Then the old father-in-law understood that this was what the negotiation was about. Although Xin Pi could not make decisions on many things, Lu Bu knew in his heart that Yuan Tan was the meat on the chopping board, and he could cut it as he wanted.

Grain supply until the end of the war, 1 war horses, [-] shi of iron ore. In the end, Lu Bu found out that Lin Mo's asking price exceeded his expectation when he planned to use Wen Chou to add more than [-] prisoners of war, and his heart was too dark ah.

In the end, Xin Pi lay down on the mat and said in a deep voice: "The Marquis of Lanling's requirements are a bit high. I'm afraid it may not be able to supply the small area of ​​Qingzhou now, but I will persuade Yuan Tan with my brother when I go back." ,Do not worry."

Is this a... promise?
Lu Bu didn't dare to think, my goodness, my strength has skyrocketed before the war started?
It's a pity that Simpi can't make a decision. It's still unknown whether all this is a picture.

"Yunwen, your asking price is a bit harsh, I'm worried that Yuan Tan may not be able to accept it." After walking out of the side hall, Lu Bu complained helplessly.

"Don't worry, Mr. Yuezhang, Yuan Shang's knife is almost on Yuan Tan's neck, so he can't help but refuse."

Lin Mo smiled, turned his head and glanced at the side hall, "What's more, it is reasonable to ask for a high price at this time, and Yuan Tan will believe that we only want to win the autumn wind, not the north country."

Lu Bu thought about it, and it seemed right, he was not a good person, and Yuan Tan would not be so stupid as to think that Lu Fengxian was someone easy to get along with, and the higher the asking price, the more at ease he would be.

"Hahaha, you still have a thorough understanding of people's hearts." Lu Bu stretched his waist in a relaxed way, and finally made up for the grievances in his heart about the Central Plains War.

It's not that Yunwen doesn't want it, all the transactions are secretly priced, and this big show is really beautiful.

"By the way, how many people are suitable for us to go?" This question gave Lu Bu some headaches.

After the Great War in the Central Plains, excluding the Guangling and Lujiang garrisons, there were only more than 4 active troops. Although a group of strong men had been recruited recently, the combined total was only [-].

If Yuan Shao hadn't died, he would have dared to take 5 to [-] people to Qingzhou, because Cao Cao would be afraid.

The same problem, if Yuan Shao is not dead, he has no chance to go north and because of Yuan Shao's death, Cao Cao will covet the north country, and at that stage, the Cao Lu alliance will no longer exist.

But if there were fewer visits, would Yuan Tan believe in himself?

Here, there is a dilemma.

"2 people, but we all have to go north."

"2 people? Is it a little less?" Lu Bu looked at Lin Mo in surprise.

"Xuzhou is our foundation and must not be threatened. Not only must we keep 4 people, but we must also be elite. Fortunately, Yan Liang, Wen Chou are all there, and the pressure on the generals will not be too great."

Lin Mo analyzed slowly, and then continued: "Furthermore, fewer people means fewer people. It depends on how you use it. Yuan Tan himself has [-] troops. Adding them together, it's almost enough."

"Go to such a small number of people, are you not afraid that we may not be able to retreat after we succeed?"

This question made Lin Mo look at him with admiration. The old father-in-law finally began to think like a coach.

He smiled and said: "Master Yue Zhang, don't worry, these son-in-laws have already made arrangements, and we... still have reinforcements."

"Reinforcement?"

Lu Bu thought about it for a while, but he didn't think that there would be reinforcements jumping out, so he shook his head and said, "Don't play charades, tell me quickly."

When Lu Bu was pulling Lin Mo to prevent him from leaving, a sergeant ran over, "Report, Marquis Wen, a letter from Ruo Rong."

"Zuo Rong?"

Lu Bu frowned, took a look, and then was stunned. It took a long time to react, and he smiled dryly and looked at Lin Mo, "This is your reinforcement?"

"Why, isn't he worthy?"

Seeing Lin Mo smiling so calmly, he knew that his guess was right, and immediately heaved a sigh of relief, "Then I have to be thankful that I didn't kill him with a halberd. After all these years, I almost forgot about him. Thanks to you for letting Ruo Rong find him.

Although I also despise him, but in this matter, if he helps each other sincerely, he will indeed be a reinforcement from heaven. "

"This time and the other."

Lin Mo raised his eyes and looked into the distance. He had painstakingly managed this game of chess in the Northern Kingdom, and it took more than a year. After all, it will come in handy.

"He still wants to go to Youzhou? He's also looking for reinforcements?" Lu Bu glanced at the end of the letter, and didn't think Youzhou could pull out any useful people.

"Youzhou is not that important anymore, it's just in case."

After Lin Mo said that, Lu Bu didn't care anymore, and said with a smile: "This is enough, and we can leave Xuzhou with [-] elite soldiers. After all, as long as they keep Xiaoguan stable, Xuzhou will not be chaotic. Then we will see Zhuo Wenhe, Yuanzhi, and Boping all have to stay."

Lin Mo nodded slightly, his brows were a little tense, and he said in a deep voice, "Of course Xiaoguan is important. I don't know if the south will be normal once we leave."

"You mean Sun Ce?"

Lu Bu laughed loudly, "He was killed by me and Wen Yuan successively in Guangling and fled. I guess it will be difficult to slow down in the past few years."

"Master Yuezhang forgot that Cao Jun can also enter Anfeng from Runan. Once Anfeng falls, Lujiang and Jiujiang will change hands in an instant."

No way, this means that when the territory becomes larger, the points that need to be defended will also increase.

Lu Bu scratched his head, and said in a muffled voice, "Indeed, it seems that the deployment of soldiers and horses still needs to be considered."

It doesn't matter if you lose Anfeng, if you lose Jiujiang and Lujiang together, the loss will be beyond Lu Bu's ability to bear.

Although An Fengwen has Chen Deng, and Wu has Cao Xing, Song Xian, and Cheng Lian, but if he wants to stop Cao Jun's iron hooves, he may need to send some more troops.

　There is another chapter given in the afternoon, sorry

　　
　
(End of this chapter)