Chapter 189 Back to Luoyang

Chapter 189

Two days later, Lv Bu took Pang De to Tianshui. The reason why Lv Bu came to Tianshui at this time was to deal with some things in Tianshui before Li Wei came, such as the issue of distributing settlement fees to the retired soldiers, such as borrowing a large amount of horse food from the people in Tianshui. Although these things were borrowed in the name of Lu Zhi, now Lv Bu has to return them in his own name. Of course, while doing this well, Lv Bu also has to send Pang De back to Xiliang.

Early the next morning, the people outside Tianshui City were crowded. These people came to see the announcement early.

"Dard have you heard that General Lu Bu is going to return all the horses borrowed during the war, and each horse has to give money to ten big sons." The people who read the announcement said excitedly. This man obviously lent his horse to the government.

"Real? General Lv Bu is a good official. He can fight and is good to our people. There are few such generals these days? Another people sighed.

"Look, General Lv Bu is coming." Suddenly, some people saw Lv Bu leading the team out and shouted loudly.

I saw the first person in gold armor, wearing a red cloak, sitting down the red rabbit horse, like a flame rolling in. It was Lv Bu.

"My fellow villagers, Lv Bu was ordered to come to Tianshui and got your strong support. Finally, he lived up to his expectations and defeated the strong enemy and kept one side safe. Lv Bu would like to thank all the villagers for their help. Now Beigong Boyu has been executed, Ma Tenghan has run away from Xiliang, Taishui has regained calm, and the court will soon send new officials to take over everything here. From today, the Western Expeditionary Army will be stationed outside Tianshui City. As soon as the court officials arrive, they will return to Luoyang. In the next few days, we will return all the borrowed horses of the people. In addition, each horse will send ten big money to express our gratitude. If the horses are damaged during this period, we can also get compensation. Lv Bu said solemnly to the people.

"General Lu Bu, you are really a good person." After listening to Lv Bu's words, everyone felt that Lv Bu was really good.

"In addition, please inform the people who fled from Longxi that if they are willing to move back to Longxi, I, Lv Bu, will send them to pester. If they don't want to go back, they can also come to my military camp to collect the family fee." Lu Bu said generously.

For Lv Bu, this is a good time to buy people's hearts. Although he has to pay some money, it is worth it. And now all the expenses can be withdrawn from the treasury of Tianshui. Lv Bu doesn't take it now. Should he leave it to Li Wei?

"General, this is a big expense." After leaving the crowd, Gao Shun on one side couldn't help reminding Lv Budao.

"Haha, you can rest assured about this Gaoshun. The missing money can be withdrawn from the treasury of Tianshui. If it is not enough, you can sell the grain in the treasury of Tianshui and distribute it to the people. Anyway, we leave this money to Li Wei, and we won't get any benefit. If we take it away, it will cause unnecessary trouble. It's better to give it to the people and buy people's hearts. Besides, the people have just experienced a war, and they also need to be comforted. Tianshui reserves are rich, and the war has not been fought for a few days. They should have money to support it. For what may happen, Lv Bu had already planned at this time.

"The general thinks so, and his subordinates have nothing to say. However, many soldiers were dismissed before. The severance expenses of these people alone cost a lot. I'm afraid that there is not much food available in the treasury now. After listening to Lv Bu's words, Gao Shun also agreed, but there were tens of thousands of officers and soldiers dismissed by Tianshui before. The severance of these people really cost a lot, and Gao Shun was also a little overstretched.

"So that's it. The soldiers are dismissed. This severance fee is really indispensable. For the rest of the life of the people after the war, the money and food for comfort are also indispensable. By the way, we are fighting with the Qiang people. There are a lot of war horses and goods. Let's take them out for the people first. After thinking about it, Lv Bu still had to pay attention to the people first. It must be that the army can support it without property. The people have no money and food, and they are about to face hunger. And you don't have to count on the new Li Yi for these things. As long as the guy doesn't dig three feet, it's already a blessing for the people. How can he think of helping the people?

"In this way, I'm afraid the soldiers will have complaints. These trophies must have been fought back by the soldiers with their lives." Hearing that Lv Bu was going to use the booty for the welfare of the people, Gao Shun couldn't help worrying.

"Well, this matter has been decided. If anyone has an idea, let him come to me. I don't believe that the soldier is not raised by his parents. He can watch the people suffer and don't care. Lv Bu's determination has been made, and naturally there will be no change. Lv Bu also believes that there will be no one who dares to disobey his orders.

In the next few days, it was very lively outside Tianshui City. Some people came one after another to collect the lent horses, and some came to collect the military money and food that Lv Bu agreed to give them. There were also soldiers who set up stalls to sell the horses and grain that Lv Bu had allocated. It was very lively for a while. The desolation of the original battlefield has been completely swept away at this time.

It's just when there is a lot of traffic outside Tianshui City. Lv Bu and several people, with a team of personal soldiers, escorted Pang De to the border between Xiliang and Yongzhou outside Longxi City.

"Brother Pang Dexian, you and I will say goodbye today. I don't know when we can see each other again." I have been with Pound for many days. Today, when it's time to part, Lv Bu is a little sad.

"Brother Lv Bu, after getting along with you these days, I already know that you are an eagle on the grassland. You are the tiger general in the world, and you are even more benevolent. Why do you commit yourself to Dong Zhuo's traitor and be his vassal? If the eldest brother is interested, he might as well stay in Xiliang. Even if he doesn't turn to anyone, he can dominate one side. Why go back to Luoyang again? Pound and Lv Bu stayed these days and thought that Lv Bu was good, so they suddenly said when they were about to part.

"Yes, Lord, let's stay here in Xiliang. I think it's a good place to go in the cool west. Hearing Pang De's words, Zang Ba around Lv Bu also said with the same feeling.

"Haha, thank you for your goodwill. However, people have their own aspirations. Today's Lv Bu is no longer Lv Bu, who galloped on the prairie in his early years. Although the life here is also good, Lv Bu still has a group of brothers. The reason why they follow Lv Bu is that they are not greedy for wealth, the second is not greedy for pleasure, but to follow me Lv Bu to achieve a career, and this is also me. What Lu Bu wants." Lv Bu laughed and said his ambition.

"It turns out that Brother Lv Bu is a person with great ambition, but the younger brother is abrupt. Then I will say goodbye to my younger brother. If he has a chance, I will definitely do my best for my eldest brother's career. It was heard that Lv Bu had great ambitions, and Pound was also moved in his heart. The man was born in troubled times. Who doesn't want to get vigor? It's just that Pound is already famous and has a master, so he can only look forward to his ambitions together in the future.

A month later, Dong Zhuo took a large number of court officials to Luoyang City ten miles away to welcome Lv Bu and his army in the Western Expedition.

"General, Lv Bu has made great contributions to the resistance of the coalition of Beigong Boyu and Ma Teng Hansui in Yongzhou this time. I don't know how the general is going to reward Lv Bu?" Looking at Dong Zhuo's red face, Li Ru came forward and asked.

"Lv Bu's brave battle this time is indeed worthy of reward. What do you think of rewarding him as a cavalry general?" Dong Zhuo said after a little pondering.

"I think that although Lv Bu has made great contributions this time, the commander of the Western Expeditionary Army is General Niu Fu, not Lv Bu. If the general makes Lv Bu a cavalry general, how can Niu Fu be rewarded?" Li Ru obviously didn't agree with the promotion of Lv Bu as a cavalry general.

"Well, there is some truth, so how do you mean to reward it?" Dong Zhuo hesitated a little and asked Li Ru.

"My subordinates think that Lv Bu and Niu Fu can defeat Beigong Boyu and destroy the 100,000 army of Qiang people. It all depends on the general's knowledge and good use and good dispatch. So this first achievement should be the general's. The general should go further to become the prime minister of the Han Dynasty. Only the position of prime minister can show your great achievements. As the commander-in-chief of the Western Expeditionary Army, Niu Fu is good at dispatching in Chang'an and can be awarded the title of general of cavalry. As for Lv Bu, he bravely covered the three armies, killed decisively, and was unparalleled in the world. He could be promoted to a general. What Li Ru said is watertight. First, he put Dong Zhuo's credit in front, then Niu Fu, and finally Lv Bu. At the same time, it safeguarded the authority of Dong Zhuo, and at the same time mobilized the enthusiasm of Dong Zhuo, represented by Niu Fu, and finally took care of the emotions of the young and strong faction under Dong Zhuo, represented by Lv Bu.

"Ha ha, it's just what I want to be so unbiased. Li Ru really knows my heart. You will immediately draft the imperial edict. When I greet Lv Bu to the gate, I will read the imperial edict. I want everyone in the world to know that I, Dong Zhuo, am strong and invincible in the world. Dong Zhuo smiled and made a decision.

"Report, General Qi, the army of the Western Expedition has returned and is coming soon." As soon as Dong Zhuo finished the arrangement, soldiers came to report.

"Okay, order all the officials to prepare to greet." Dong Zhuo said with a smile.

At the same time, the Western Expeditionary Army was slowly coming in a neat queue. At the beginning, the two of them rode a tall horse, and the other horse was the first. It was Lv Bu and Niu Fu. It turned out that although Niu Fu was ordered to transfer to Luoyang, he did not go early. Instead, when Lv Bu passed by Chang'an, he came back with the army. It must be that Niu Fu is the real commander in the name of the Western Expedition. Naturally, he should return to Luoyang with the army, which is appropriate.

"General Lv Bu, look, the general has come to greet you in person. General Lv Bu has a lot of face." Seeing Dong Zhuo, Niu Fu hurriedly pointed to Dong Zhuo's frame in the distance and said to Lv Bu.