New Lubu War

Chapter 22
First of all, see the origin!

If you come from a noble and high-class family, that's basically no problem.

This kind of people just need to give money. For example, Yuan Shao's uncle, Yuan Kai, paid the money and immediately became the current Taiwei.

Second, look at fame.

What should I do if my background does not reach the level of a high-class family?
It doesn't matter, if you have fame, that's fine too.

This reputation is not the name of Lu Bu's current martial arts, nor is it the name of his military exploits in defending his family and country.

It is the kind of reputation that is highly respected, and whose character is sung and widely advertised, and admired by the world.

This kind of reputation is the most valued by people. When the emperor hears about it, he will take the initiative to conscript him, not only let him be an official, but also ask him about the way to govern the country.

It can be described as the highest achievement of the literati in the Han Dynasty.

The Han Dynasty paid attention to "raising reputation", and it was this kind of fame that was raised.

Of course, there must be a small number of people who can make the emperor actively consult the way of governing the country.

But generally speaking, if the fame reaches a certain level, even if the background is not good, it is still no problem to be an official.

In the early days of the Han Dynasty, many folk hermits were so famous.

The hermits at that time, no matter Confucianism, Taoism, or other scholars, were indeed of high moral character and possessed real materials.

Many famous officials who are familiar to later generations actually came from the countryside.

However, everything will change with the passage of time!

By the end of the Han Dynasty, fame did not belong to folk hermits.

Because, if you are not from a family, no one will promote it for you!

The hermit at this time is a real 'hermit', no one knows that kind!
Morality is lost step by step!

Human nature is so distorted step by step!

'Ju Xiaolian, father don't live' Well!

I've said too much, slightly.

In short, if you want to be an official, you need to be born or famous.

If you say that in Wuyuan County, Lu Bu is indeed famous, and everyone knows it.

The problem is that it is only limited to Wuyuan County, or some Bingzhou counties.

Moreover, this kind of reputation is not the kind of 'fame' that the upper class values.

This situation has been explained to him in detail by Juzhu Bo just now.

Therefore, Lu Bu knew very well that in the eyes of the court, he was just an unknown junior from a poor family.

Under normal circumstances, he is not eligible to serve as a sheriff.

As for military exploits, where?
Yes, Lu Bu did defeat a hundred thousand Huqi, chased and killed thousands of miles, and gained countless gains, but what about the evidence?

The most important thing is the witness, no one can guarantee it without a heavyweight figure, no one will believe it at all!
Or disdain to believe it!

It doesn't matter whether you are true or false, if there are not enough people to guarantee it, people don't want to, don't want to, and don't bother to believe it!

Similarly, if there is a guarantee from a heavyweight, no matter whether it is true or false, you must believe it is true!

Don't overestimate the virtues of powerful families, and don't underestimate their arrogance.

Like the politicians of later generations, it is their basic operation to open their eyes and tell lies.

Lu Bu's biggest problem is that there is no one above him, and his background is poor, so what he says has no weight.

Fortunately, the advantage of the rule of man is that the imperial court pays great attention to public opinion.

If the people in a certain place collectively plead for a certain person, the imperial court will think that this person has profound virtues, has won the hearts of the local people, and deserves to be commended.

In most cases, the imperial court will agree to the people's petitions.

This is also the method Ju Zhubo planned for Lu Bu.

Let the people of Jiuyuan collectively write a letter, asking Lu Bu to be the governor of Wuyuan County.

If this is done, Lu Bu can legally become a sheriff without even needing a court document.

And the imperial court will accept it afterwards and give appropriate rewards!

I have to say that Ju Zhubo has a good idea.

But there are also problems.

Because, the so-called petition of the common people does not mean that everyone is qualified.

They have to be local prominent families, aristocratic families, and squires to represent public opinion, and ordinary people at the bottom are not qualified.

The reason for this cannot be blamed on the top management, after all, everything happens for a reason.

If you think about it, you will know that since the ancestors, no one in the family can read and write, and the furthest way to go in a lifetime is to go to the next-door village three miles away.

No matter what you do, you will listen to the arrangements of the squires and elders in the village.

Such low-level people have no knowledge at all, so how can the high-level people care about their thoughts?

They really don't represent public opinion!

Not to mention participating in such a major event as a local high-ranking official.

Say far, come back.

The number of people asking for orders must be sufficient, otherwise there will be no scale effect and the attention of the upper class will not be attracted.

And Wuyuan County is the frontier of the Han Dynasty, a half-military and half-residential county, which is different from the rich county in the Central Plains.

There are not many people here, and there are even fewer famous families, noble families, and squires.

Even, there are no prominent families and aristocratic families with a long family history.

A poor family like Lu Bu can already be regarded as a local prominent family.

In this case, even if Juzhu Bo persuaded all the gentry in Jiuyuan, the number may not be enough!

"Five five, five five!"

Lu Bu muttered to himself, recalling the original words of Ju Zhubo in his mind.

"General, I will try my best to do this matter, but it is still unknown whether it will be successful. From my point of view, it is probably in the number of five or five!"

"Hey!"

Sighing, Lu Bu was a little annoyed.

"Why is it so difficult to become an official?"

"Brother is so handsome, suave, cute, beautiful, and a unique and peerless macho. Don't you just want to be a sheriff? Why are there so many troubles?"

"Let's do this first!"

His eyes flickered, and Lu Bu's face was gloomy.

"The current focus is still on training the army. With [-] elite infantry and [-] elite cavalry, it will be convenient for us to do anything in the future!"

"Even if you can't get the position of the county guard now, who will come to grab it?"

Historically, Wuyuan County will have no sheriff in the future.

Therefore, even if he does not have a righteous name, it will not delay his control of Wuyuan County.

If it doesn't work, just wait until Dong Zhuo enters the capital, everything will be easy to handle.

Just give him some sweetness, such as acknowledging his orthodox status, that generous fat man, why don't you give brother a big official?

At that time, brother will be in place in one step, and he will directly become the shepherd of Bingzhou!

Don't look at Dong Zhuo's reputation for cruelty, in fact, he is famous for being generous to his own people.

Apart from beautiful women, I am willing to give anything!
In less than five years, Dong Zhuo will enter the capital. Brother can afford this time!
……

Snowflakes flutter.

After the winter, Wuyuan County snowed for the first time.

It was snowing heavily in the north. Although it was the first time, it was quite spectacular. All places were covered with snow.

Lu House.

Backyard.

"Beauty, give me a smile!"

Lu Bu said with a smile while holding a baby girl wrapped in thick mink fur.

This baby girl is the daughter born to Mrs. Yan this spring.

It is early winter, and the baby girl is seven or eight months old, and she is babbling, but unable to utter a complete sentence.

"Pfft!"

The baby girl didn't laugh, but Yan Shi beside her burst out laughing.

"Lang Jun, don't make trouble, it's already winter, it's freezing outside, take your daughter into the house!"

Yan said angrily.

'Well'

After kissing his daughter's tender face, Lu Bu raised his legs and walked towards the inner room.

What Yan Shi said is right, such a little guy is really not suitable to stay outside for a long time.

After entering the house, he handed the baby girl in his arms to Chunyue, the maid beside him, and turned to look at Yan Shi who followed.

"hey-hey!"

Lu Bu smiled "hehe".

There was an inexplicable but clear flame of enthusiasm in Yan's eyes.

then.

Facing Lu Bu, Yan smiled charmingly.

(End of this chapter)