New Lubu War

Chapter 20 Buying an Official?

The next day.

The county magistrate's office.

All county officials of Wuyuan County gathered.

The princess Bo, all Cao Cao and Shi gathered together.

The thief Cao Chuan Lu Bu, the thief Cao Shi Gaoshun, etc., were also among them.

More than twenty people sat on the ground in the spacious hall.

"You gentlemen!"

Lu Bu arched his hands and said to everyone:
"Thanks to everyone for not giving up, and spreading the military in Wuyuan. However, the formation of the army must be supported by money and food. I intend to collect taxes on behalf of the county guards to raise troops and prevent barbarians from invading. What do you think?"

"The general is right!"

Jue Cao Shi Yanbing nodded in agreement and said:

"The imperial court has not yet appointed a prefect. However, Wuyuan is located on the frontier, so it is necessary to garrison without soldiers and horses. It is reasonable and reasonable for General Lu to collect taxes and support our county soldiers!"

Turning around to look at everyone, Yan Bing continued:
"In the past ten years, the frontier army has been relying on the county's taxes to maintain it. Now that the governor has passed away, no one is in charge of the overall situation. Only in this way can the county soldiers be maintained. What do you think?"

Everyone heard the words, thought about each other, and then nodded slowly.

Without money or food, it was impossible to raise frontier troops to defend against the barbarians. Lu Bu's request was normal.

There is no way, the imperial court has not allocated funds and food for many years, and can only rely on county taxes to support soldiers and horses.

If there is no Han army stationed in the borderlands, it will be reduced to a barbarian ranch every minute, and no one present would want to see that happen.

Of course, the reason why everyone agreed so readily was mainly due to the situation.

In recent years, the barbarians in the grassland have become more and more rampant, and looting has occurred frequently. Wuyuan County cannot do without an army.

As for Lu Bu's collection of taxes, it is nothing in this era.

In the Han Dynasty, local officials had great independence.

In addition, the majesty of the Han Dynasty has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people for four hundred years. Everyone believes that the imperial court will appoint a sheriff sooner or later, and then everything will return to normal.

At this time, no one would have imagined that in the future Wuyuan County, there would be no sheriff at all.

Therefore, this plan proposed by Lv Bu and his father-in-law echoed and urged him was unanimously approved by the county officials present.

Yes, Yan Bing is Yan Shi's father and Lu Bu's father-in-law.

Or else?

Thus, quietly, Lu Bu not only took control of all the troops and horses in Wuyuan County, but also controlled the taxes of the people.

The reason why it was so easy was that Wuyuan County didn't have a wealthy family. He, a "flying general" with outstanding military exploits, was well-known and convincing.

Of course there are no wealthy families!

Which wealthy family will take root in a bitter cold place like Wuyuan County?

……

Lu House.

An inner room.

Lu Bu, Yan Bing, and Ju Zhubo sat on the floor, each with a table full of wine and meat.

It was Lu Bu who hosted a banquet for Yan Bing and Ju Zhubo.

After a while, the wine and food are full.

"Mr. Ju, you and I have known each other for nearly ten years, and we dare not hide our thoughts!"

Lu Bu cupped his hands at Master Ju, and said:
"My family's ancestors lived in Jiuyuan for a long time, and Bu is willing to stay in Wuyuan County for a long time to keep the barbarians out, so that the elders in my hometown can live and work in peace and contentment!"

"So...!"

With a sincere face, Lu Bu solemnly said:
"Bu wants to be a county magistrate, what do you think, sir?"

"This……!"

Hearing this, Master Ju Bo muttered, stroked his beard under his jaw, and remained silent for a while.

Juzhu Bo is a native of Wuyuan County, and he knows Lu Bu's background. Although he has only ordinary relationships in the past, he has quite a lot of contacts.

After all, at that time, Lu Bu was the confidant general of the prefect Du Zan, and he was also the confidant of Du Zan, so the two naturally had to deal with each other.

Now that Du Zan has passed away, Lu Bu is in charge of the army and horses of the entire county, and almost dominates the sky in Wuyuan County with one hand. He, the former county lord, has become a dispensable person instead.

"The new county magistrate of the imperial court arrives, so it may not be possible to reuse someone!"

Stroking his hand to clear his beard, Master Ju thought deeply.

"Lü Bu's martial arts is outstanding, and his reputation spreads far and wide in Wuyuan County. This time, he defeated [-] barbarians, and his reputation is even greater!"

"If Lu Bu is the county guard, he has no civilian confidantes under his command. They are all from the same hometown of Jiuyuan. If the fellowship is here, he will definitely rely on the local literati!"

"Lv Bu and I come from the same hometown and have worked together for many years. This friendship is always better than others!"

After thinking for a moment, he immediately made a decision in his heart.

"General Lu is the barrier of Jiuyuan for me. If he can become the county guard, he will be able to protect one side and become a pillar of the imperial court's frontier!"

At that moment, Master Ju Bo cupped his hands and said seriously.

"Thank you sir!"

Hearing the words and understanding, Lu Bu was overjoyed, got up quickly, and bowed to Lord Ju.

"Excellent general!"

Juzhu Bo hurriedly bowed back and said:

"Not only a certain family, but the entire Jiuyuan County and the people of Wuyuan County will support the general!"

This is true.

Wuyuan County is the junction of the Han people and the grasslands. The Hu people are ferocious, while the Han people are also bloody and brave. The two have always been fighting endlessly.

Therefore, what the people of Wuyuan desire most is for someone like Lv Bu who can recruit and fight well to lead them.

This is the most basic survival need!
In the barren and cold land in the north, the aristocratic families disdain, the rich and powerful families don't care, the rich merchants don't come, the declining court has no energy to take care of it, the people want to survive, they can only rely on themselves.

"Both are friends for many years, you two don't need to be so polite!"

Yan Bing got up to say hello and said with a smile:
"Please sit still!"

After Lu Bu and Ju Zhubo were seated again, Yan Bing said to Ju Zhubo:

"My son-in-law wants to contribute to his hometown, but he doesn't have a name, so he wants to get the post of the imperial court. Sir, he has served as the old governor for a long time. You should know the trend of the court. Can you give me a little help?"

If you want to ask for a formal official position, you can't do it if you don't know the trend of the court.

The so-called "no one in the court should be an official" has no connections, so don't even think about it.

The entire Wuyuan County, I am afraid that only this Ju Zhubo can understand the situation of the Luoyang court.

It stands to reason that Lu Bu is actually the person who knows the Han court's movements best during this period, but he only knows the general idea, but he can't figure out how to operate it.

That's why he joined hands with his father-in-law to entertain Juzhu Bo.

The current Lu Bu is in charge of soldiers and horses and the taxation of the people. It can be said that he has actually controlled Wuyuan County, but without an official name, it will not be a long-term matter after all.

His current goal, apart from secretly developing the army, the most important thing is to seek the position of county guard.

But there is no rush.

The Yellow Turban Uprising is about to be suppressed. In this period, the majesty of the Han Dynasty remains the same, even better than before!

Well, it can also be said to be a flashback!
No matter what, at this time, you must not act too hastily, so as not to offend the taboo of the court, it is best to follow the formal procedures.

"General!"

Master Ju Bo cupped his hands and said:

"If you want to be a county guard, you need to meet two conditions!"

"First, when someone recommends it to the imperial court!"

Holding up a finger, Ju Zhubo said:
"The general has fought for more than ten years and made many contributions. Before that, he won more with less and defeated Hu Qi, and his reputation spread across the border. If Zhang Shijun, the governor, came forward and wrote a letter to Luoyang to recommend him, there would be great things to do!"

Hearing this, Lu Bu nodded silently.

In this regard, there is hope.

After all, the imperial court may not have heard of such a major event, but it is impossible for the governor of Bingzhou to know about such a major event.

What's more, Zhang Yi also called the Yunzhong Sheriff to inquire before, so he obviously understood.

All he needs to do is to report his record on this trip, and then do some work, and Zhang Yi should be able to write a letter for himself.

"Second!"

Having said that, Master Ju Bo sighed and continued:
"The general still needs to prepare enough money to buy officials!"

"Buyer?"

Lu Bu was startled when he heard the words, and then suddenly realized.

That's right, it is Han Lingdi, the famous faint king, who is in power now, and if he wants to be an official, he really prepared the money to buy an official in advance!

(End of this chapter)