The Three Kingdoms of the Lu family

() The sky is dimly bright, and the cold wind is howling.But outside Yecheng, a group of scholars had already stood on both sides of the road facing the wind, all looking forward to the official road in the distance.

This makes many people who get up early and work very curious.Guess if there are some important people coming to Ye City.After all, Yecheng is a majestic city in Hebei Province, full of talents, and famous sages often come here

So, after some initial curiosity, some idlers who heard the news all ran over, clustered together, and watched the excitement.

In just a short while, the number of people on both sides of the road gathered more and more.

This made a group of scholars in front find it funny, and then shook their heads again. Looking at the excited Yuan Tan in front of them, they were a little helpless, so they could only be patient and look towards the official road from time to time.

"I'm coming!"

At the end of the official road, there was a sound of fast horses' hooves, and immediately, a soldier who was going to scout the letter ran over. He was out of breath, but with excitement on his face, he shouted loudly towards the surroundings.

"Here it is!"

A group of people don't know what to say, but this does not reduce their enthusiasm. On the contrary, everyone cheers up and looks into the distance.Hope to see who it is!

"Look, isn't that the Eldest Young Master? He actually came in person, and he seems to be going to greet him. Is this the big man coming?"

In the crowd, someone exclaimed and looked at Yuan Tan in disbelief.In the past Ye City, although there were many sages coming and going, it was extremely rare for sages to go out of the city to welcome Mr. Yuan's family like this.

People's interest became more and more high, and they were all aroused with strong curiosity. Seeing Yuan Tan riding a war horse towards the official road, many people subconsciously wanted to follow.

At this moment, suddenly, the earth trembled violently!In the howling cold wind, there was a strong smell of blood in an instant.At the end of the official road in the distance, groups of small black dots appeared rapidly, rushing towards this side like a tide of ants.

The small black spot became clearer and clearer, the tremors of the ground became more and more violent, and the sound of rumbling horseshoes, like thunderbolts, crashed on the ground, making many people's faces turn pale.

This is a group of invincible steel torrents, rushing from a distance at high speed. Although there are only more than a thousand people, the momentum is more shocking than ten thousand horses running wildly.

On the city wall of Yecheng, many soldiers immediately picked up their knives and guns consciously, looking nervously at the large cloud of smoke rising outside the city.

If they hadn't known for a long time that today was the return of the Bingzhou Army, they might have thought it was the enemy's attack.

Boom!

The team of thousands of people stopped a hundred steps away from Yuan Tan and others, and a pure black wolf flag was unfurled. Lu Yi immediately swung his sword, looking at the dark crowd of people in the distance with some surprise.

"What's going on? Could it be that other than us, are there any big shots coming to Ye City today?"

Lu Yi frowned. Although the scale of scholars this time was not as grand as Yuan Shao's return to the city that day, there were still a large number of people. He even saw brothers Simpi in the crowd.

"My lord, I think they are coming after us!" Zhang Liao chuckled. He had already seen Yuan Tan running towards him in the distance, so he guessed something.

Lu Yi's face showed a strange look.They came here for the Bingzhou army. Could it be that this group of people came here specially to welcome him back to the city.This seems unlikely,

He still remembered that when the Bingzhou army set off, the city gate was deserted, and no one came to see him off except Yuan Tan and an old man whom he met by chance.

Unexpectedly, after more than ten days, when the Bingzhou army returned to the city, so many people suddenly appeared.Lu Yi is really not used to it!

"Zicheng, hahaha... You are finally back, I have been waiting so hard!" Yuan Tan happily ran over, rushed to the dozens of steps beside Lu Yi, got off his horse, and walked towards Lu Yi. Come.

Lu Yi not only captured Hanoi with [-] remnants, but also defeated Cao Jun's counterattack. This kind of victory really made Yuan Tan very excited, and even many people like Ru Ying were also very excited.

From their point of view, Lu Yi's victory was their big victory, and it was a complete victory over the Hebei scholars.

Therefore, as soon as they heard that Lu Yi was going back to Yecheng, so many scholars ran over, all wanting to show their favor to Lu Yi, and then firmly grasp the Bingzhou Army in their hands.

In the later generations, Lu Yi saw a lot of intrigues. After experiencing the initial surprise, he immediately guessed something, and the excitement that surged in his heart gradually faded away.A sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth.

In the final analysis, all this is nothing but strength!

Just over ten days ago, this group of people also heard that the Bingzhou Army was going to attack Hanoi. Many people immediately asserted that the Bingzhou Army would be defeated, and some even made it clear that they would draw a clear line with the Bingzhou Army.

Now, the Bingzhou army has won a complete victory unexpectedly, and this group of people immediately changed their faces and came out to greet them together.In such a situation, no matter how lively it was, it would only make Lu Yi's teeth feel cold.

After all, he was living under someone else's fence. Although Lu Yi was not angry in his heart, on the surface, he still acted as if he was very moved. He hurriedly jumped off Wu Yunju and ran towards Yuan Tan in two or three steps.He cupped his hands and said: "How can the last general, He De, dare to let the eldest son come to greet him!"

"Hahaha...it should be, it should be!" Yuan Tan's face was very happy, and he seemed to be in high spirits. He opened his mouth with a hearty smile, and then said very relieved: "Zicheng, you don't know, when you win big The news came back, and now I think of my third brother's expression, I can't help laughing!

Yuan Tan was really excited, the more he looked at Lu Yi, the more pleasing to his eyes.The two are not monarchs and ministers, they are more of a cooperation, Yuan Tan will not show the way he treats the generals, but really put Lu Yi in an equal position, and he is very grateful.

This finally made Lu Yi feel a lot more comfortable.After exchanging a few words with Yuan Tan, he walked towards a group of Ruying scholars.

Different from Yuan Tan's initiative, the Ruying scholar, even though he came to welcome Lu Yi for the first time, still kept a bit of reserve, just nodded towards Lu Yi lightly, not showing much enthusiasm.

Even so, it also shocked a group of people watching the excitement. They all knew the pride of the aristocratic family. They really talked and laughed. Going out will definitely cause an uproar in Ye City.

But the Ruying scholars came here this time to cause a sensation, so that they could completely imprint their brand on Lu Yi.

Seeing Lu Yi approaching, no matter whether they knew each other or not, they all looked amiable and chatted with Lu Yi for a few words.Then everyone went into the city together, went to Yuan Tan's mansion, and greeted Lu Yi. Even the rest of the Bingzhou Army's generals were invited over.

After thirty days of drinking, Lu Yi remembered something, stopped his glass, and asked Yuan Tan, "My lord, how is the situation of the Black Mountain Army? How many people have they dispatched?"

He went back to Yecheng this time to find out the situation of the Black Mountain Army, and wait for the opportunity to invite troops. Such news could not be known on the way. Now that he saw Yuan Tan, Lu Yi couldn't wait to ask.

Seeing Lu Yi's question, Yuan Tan's expression became much more serious.However, he did not talk about this moment in front of everyone, but got up and went to the study in the mansion.

"The situation is very bad!"

Yuan Tan sat on the soft couch in the study with a vicious look on his face.

"According to the information sent back by the spies, the Montenegrin Army is dispatched in full force this time, with about 10 people!"

"One hundred thousand?"

Lu Yi gasped and was shocked by Zhang Yan's strength. With so many troops, even if the Bingzhou Army can fight again, they will definitely suffer a lot.

"Haha! Zicheng was scared too! When I heard it at the beginning, I was really scared. But you don't have to worry, the [-] you said is actually a soldier who can fight. If you have a little over [-], it's not bad!"

Yuan Tan showed a slight smile, satisfied with Lu Yi's shock, and then he explained the recent actions of the Black Mountain Army to Lu Yi in detail.

It turned out that just after the news of the victory of the Bingzhou Army spread, the Black Mountain Army was dispatched almost immediately, walked out of the deep mountains and old forests, and launched a frenzied attack on the counties and counties in Hebei.

Among them, Zhang Yan's headquarters even appeared near Yecheng, seeming to be investigating intelligence and preparing to attack Yecheng.That's why Yuan Shang was anxious to bring Lu Yi back.

"Zicheng, these are all secrets. You must not tell them. If the people of Yecheng know that the Black Mountain Army is coming, there may be chaos!"

Yuan Tan looked serious and said very solemnly.He told Lu Yi these things at a certain risk, and he was so calm just out of expressing his trust.

Naturally, Lu Yi knew how important these news from Yuan Tan were, so he nodded hurriedly, and said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, my lord, I will never spread these news to the outside world. It's just that the Black Mountain Army is going to attack Yecheng. Where is the general?" , do you have an explanation?"

"This... the news of the Black Mountain Army has already been sent to my father. I guess it will be a decision in the last few days! Another thing is that a big event happened in Bingzhou just yesterday!

I don't know which soldier killed a few Huns outside the city of Pingyang, but the Xiongnu Chanyu was furious. He has assembled a large army and is ready to retaliate against our troops in Bingzhou!

In this way, there is a great possibility that the Black Mountain Army will come to attack Yecheng! "

The more he talked, the more gloomy Yuan Tan's expression became, and when he talked about the Huns, he gritted his teeth even more, wishing he could kill the Huns who were taking advantage of the fire and looting on the spot.

However, Lu Yi was overjoyed when he heard it. He knew that the huge sum of money he had promised had finally paid off!When he was in Hanoi, he had worried that the high officials in Bingzhou would delay the retreat of the Black Mountain Army, making Zhang Yan dare not let go of sending troops.

At that time, Chen Gong told her that there was no need to worry about the high-ranking officials, as long as they promised a lot of money and instigated the Xiongnu Shanyu stationed in Pingyang to send troops, the high-ranking officials were guaranteed to be devastated and would not dare to take a step forward.

It's just that Lu Yi didn't expect that the Xiongnu Shanyu moved so quickly, he went back to the city with his front foot, and the Huns with his back foot, the group of Huns started to make a fuss.

This can't help but make Lu Yi sigh, it's true that money can make ghosts turn the clock.Of course, it also has something to do with him playing Cao Cao's banner.After all, in the whole Han Dynasty, no one would want Yuan Shao to really kill Gongsun Zan.

If this is the case, I am afraid that it will be a disaster for many people!

"Without the restraint of Bingzhou, I think that Zhang Yan is very likely to come and attack Yecheng. Zicheng, I plan to return to Qingzhou immediately, and you will go back with me! Anyway, this is my third brother's territory , we can't afford to help him!"

Yuan Tanyin said with a smile.There was a trace of schadenfreude on his face.He would not let go of any chance to attack Yuan Shang, and what could damage Yuan Shang's reputation more than the fall of Yecheng!

Lu Yi felt a chill in his heart.Yuan Tan's move was not vicious.You know, in Yecheng, there are many family members of civil servants and generals from Hebei. If Yecheng is lost, Yuan Shao's army as far away as Youzhou may be in chaos in an instant.

And this is just to blow Yuan Shang's reputation!

Lu Yi had to lament that the factional struggles in Hebei were too cruel, but then he thought that during the Battle of Guandu, the counselors in Hebei ruined the great situation of unifying the world with their own hands because of their own personal grievances. Is relieved again.

But I will not go back to Qingzhou, and whether the state army can regroup, at this time!

Lu Yi was thinking silently, but his face was extremely serious, and he said in a deep voice: "Young Master, you are wrong! We cannot go back to Qingzhou!"

"what?"

Yuan Tan was surprised, and his face immediately sank.If it was another general who dared to talk to him like this, Mr. Yuan would have been furious, suspecting that this person was bought by Yuan Shang.

It was Lu Yi who said this, Yuan Tan held back his anger even though his expression was not good, and said loudly: "Where did I go wrong!"

"You're not only wrong, you've made a big mistake!" Lu Yi didn't look at Yuan Tan's ugly face at all, and asked instead: "My lord, how many soldiers and horses are there in Yecheng?"

"A little over 2! Including me and your Bingzhou Army, there may be nearly [-] people!" Yuan Tan said honestly.

"How many soldiers can Zhang Yan have at most?" Lu Yi asked again, but without waiting for Yuan Tan's answer, he continued: "Even if there is no restraint from Bingzhou, Zhang Yan can mobilize only a few soldiers. With 3 people, do you think you can take Yecheng with such a small number of people?"

"This...even if it's not possible, just looting nearby is enough for my third brother! At that time, someone will definitely ask him to send troops to destroy the thieves, but my Hebei warriors are all in Youzhou. With the help of third brother Those people under him are not Zhang Yan's opponents!"

Yuan Tan said patiently.The doubts in his eyes were getting deeper and deeper, he couldn't figure out what happened to Lu Yi and why he kept speaking for Yuan Shang.

"Aren't you very confused!" Lu Yi found out that something was wrong with Yuan Tan, turned his mind around, and already had an excuse, and continued to persuade: "My lord, this is where your mistake is. Think about it, Zhang Yan You already know the news of the dispatch of troops, if you just walk away at this time, if you win, it's none of your business, and if you lose, what will others think?

Although the third son was defeated by You Rong!Even if you know that you are invincible, you still stick to Yecheng and protect everyone's lives. As for you, eldest son, as long as someone with a heart induces you, you may become a villain who is as cowardly as a mouse and will not save you.

Of course, you can say that you must beware of Gongsundu in Liaodong, but do you think others can believe this? "

"This...then what should I do?" Yuan Tan was frightened by Lu Yi's words, the more he thought about it, the more he felt that Lu Yi's words made sense, and couldn't help asking for advice.

Lu Yi heaved a sigh of relief, secretly wiped the sweat from his forehead, and finally persuaded Yuan Tan. If this person is really determined to go back to Qingzhou, he really doesn't know what to do.

After pondering for a while, slowly relieved the tension, and then.Lu Yi made a determination after hard contemplation, and said in a deep voice:

"Eldest son, we must stay and fight to the death with the Black Mountain army! Only in this way will you not be used by those who want to, and, think about it, everyone has rumored that you are at odds with the third son. At this time, if we stand Come out and join hands with the third son to fight, and when the general hears about it, will his impression of you change a little!"

"If I do this, can my father really change his impression of me?"

Yuan Tan's expression immediately became excited when he heard that it might attract Yuan Shao's attention.Grabbing Lu Yi's arm, his tone was very hasty.

"This... That's natural. A loving father, a filial son, and a harmonious brotherhood are what everyone hopes for!" Lu Yi said with some confidence.He is not Yuan Shao, how would he know what Yuan Shao would think, he hurriedly changed the subject, not wanting to talk about competing for favor with Yuan Tan, and said mysteriously: "My lord, I went to Hanoi, but I found a very good general, Do you want to see me!"

"Major?"

Yuan Tan's eyes lit up. He didn't need anything. What he lacked most was a general. When he heard that Lu Yi had found a general, Yuan Tan was very interested and asked, "Where is this person? I need to send someone to invite him." ?"

"No, the Eldest Young Master thinks that I have stayed in Hanoi these days for something. Is it to persuade this person to join the Eldest Young Master? Finally, after my persuasion, this person finally nodded and decided to follow the Eldest Young Master!" Lu Yi said exaggeratedly, when he told a lie, he didn't blush at all.

By the way, he also explained the reason for the delay in Hanoi these days.

Yuan Tan believed it was true, his eyes were red with emotion, he hurriedly controlled his emotions, and said in a deep voice: "Where is this person now, I want to meet this person now!"

"Eldest Young Master, this person is right outside the door, but I think it will make this person even more determined if the Eldest Young Master can go out to greet him in person!"

When he was in Hanoi, Sui Gu helped the Bingzhou Army a lot. Even when he captured Hanoi's elite, Sui Gu did not resist. This made Lu Yi feel a little embarrassed, so he decided to help Sui Gu.

Although Yuan Tan was a little displeased with Lu Yi's proposal, he couldn't object to it. On the one hand, it was because of Lu Yi's face;

However, when he saw Sui Gu, Mr. Yuan was stunned, and couldn't help doubting: "Zicheng, is this the fierce general you are talking about?"

Sui Gu, with the eyes of bees and the body of a wolf, doesn't look like a good person at first glance, and he looks a little rough.Although Yuan Tan also had a bad life, but in front of Sui Gu, he felt a huge superiority out of thin air.

The more you look at Suigu, the more unpleasant you feel.If it wasn't for Lu Yi's presence, he might have had an attack on the spot!

At first, Sui Gu was very happy to see Yuan Tan coming out to greet him in person, but then he saw Yuan Tan's face was stern, looking contemptuous, and he panicked immediately, and hurriedly looked at Lu Yi, with a look in his eyes. There was a hint of pleading.

Lu Yi's face was also a bit ugly, he was the one who introduced him, Yuan Tan looked down on him, and he was also not good-looking.Hastily coughed, smiled and said: "My lord, you can't judge a person by his appearance, and the sea water can't be measured. This person's martial arts are not bad. If the Guan brothers join forces, they may not be his opponent!"

"Is this person really capable?" Yuan Tan finally looked a little better when he heard this, although he still felt that Sui Gu was shabby, he finally looked at Sui Gu squarely.

These few glances immediately made Yuan Tan discover some clues. He also walked out of the battle formation, and immediately felt the strong murderous aura on Sui Gu's body.

Not to mention Sui Gu's martial arts skills, just this kind of murderous aura, you have to be an elite soldier to possess it!

Therefore, Yuan Tan's attitude became kind at last, and he said softly, "You are Sui Gu. Since you are recommended by General Lu, you can join our army and become a general for the time being! If you have meritorious service in the future, you can be promoted later!"

"Thank you, Eldest Son!" Sui Gu heard that he was just a general, not a confidant general, and he couldn't hide the disappointment on his face.But he still solemnly thanked Yuan Tan.I am about to retreat.

"Wait!"

Lu Yi once promised Sui Gu that he would introduce him to Yuan Tan. As a confidant general, he would not go back on his word now that he had spoken, so he stopped Sui Gu, pulled Yuan Tan aside, and said in a low voice: "My lord, this person is really good at martial arts, definitely much better than your so-called generals, you should treat him as your confidant!"

"This..." Yuan Tan was troubled, and couldn't help but look at Sui Gu again, and Sui Gu quickly showed a flattering smile.This smile made Yuan Tan frown, no matter how you look at it, it feels very wretched.Heartbreak.Can't help but said: "Is this person really as powerful as you said?"

"Conservatively, it should not be inferior to the Lu Kuang I met before!" Lu Yi thought for a while, and finally found a target for comparison.

"It's true!" Yuan Tan cheered up immediately when he heard this. Lu Kuang is Yuan Shang's general, and many generals who once fought in Qingzhou were timid.He was deeply hated by Yuan Tan.

Now, when he heard that Sui Gu's ability is not inferior to that of Lu Kuang, Yuan Tan's heart suddenly became hot. When he looked at Sui Gu, he didn't think he was ugly, so he immediately showed the most kind smile on his face and greeted: "Sui Gu Surely, from now on, you will follow me!"

"Thank you, my lord!" Sui Gu hurriedly cupped his hands to express his thanks.Immediately, he gave Lu Yi another grateful look. He knew that if Lu Yi hadn't tried his best to recommend him, Yuan Tan would definitely look down on him.

This made Sui Gu feel very complicated.

He just firmly remembered Lu Yi's kindness today.