New Lubu War

Chapter 37 What is the classic rule of the general?

Looking at Ju Yuan's leaving back, Lu Bu nodded with a smile.

Ju Yuan's reaction made him very satisfied.

Not only accepted that the Lu family is from the Grand Duke's lineage, but also believed in the statement that the Lu family was a scholarly family.

This is very important.

Although, Lu Bu was keenly aware of the unbelief hidden in Ju Yuan's eyes.

But it's okay.

He accepted it, and he expressed his belief that he was willing to make a name for Lu Bu and spread it to the outside world.

This is enough!

The so-called fame is built up step by step.

As long as someone believes in it and spreads it widely, over time, the person's reputation will naturally rise.

Are the two brothers Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu really worthy of such a high reputation?

Even, did their ancestors really deserve such a high reputation?
If the Yuan family really produced famous ministers through the ages, why is it not written in the history books?

In fact, the most famous members of the Yuan family are the two brothers Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu!

Of course, the Yuan family here specifically refers to the ancestors of Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu, not all people with the surname Yuan.

People with the surname Yuan were indeed great talents in the Han Dynasty. For example, Yuan Ang during the Han Wendi period was known as the "Unparalleled National Scholar".

But that has nothing to do with Yuan Shao and Yuan Shujia!

"Come on!"

Lu Bu shouted loudly.

"What is the Lord's order?"

Immediately, someone from the family stepped forward to respond.

"Prepare a lot of blank short books, I need them urgently!"

Lu Bu ordered.

From Juyuan, he knew who had a collection of books in Wuyuan County, and planned to copy all of them.

In Wuyuan County, Lu Bu still has this face.

Next, no matter whether you bought it or made it yourself, the Lu Mansion prepared a large number of blank bamboo slips and went to various houses to copy them.

The house with the largest collection of books is the home of Gujun Governor Zan.

In order to show respect for Du Zan, Lu Bu specially presented a thousand sheep as a gift, and copied all the books of the Du family.

As for the rest of the families who let go of the books in their homes, Lu Bu was not stingy, giving away dozens or hundreds of sheep according to the number of books.

Reciprocity is our duty.

Lu Bu is a man of courtesy, taking and taking by force is not his style!
Needless to say, this move really won him a lot of fame!
Everyone knows that General Lu likes to read, so he copied all the books in the Wuyuan County family's collection!
With Juyuan's arrangements, and the mere copying of books, without affecting their own family, and getting a lot of sheep for nothing, these families are naturally willing to promote Lu Bu.

For a time, the reputation of the 'God of War' Lu Bu as a good reader was widely circulated in Wuyuan County.

……

"What is the classic rule of the general?"

At a literati gathering, a literati from a certain family asked Lu Bu.

With one hand in the back, the long sleeves drooped down, and the other hand was placed on his chest, Lu Bu looked up at the sky and said wistfully:
"I have read the Four Books and Five Classics, and even hundreds of scholars, and I secretly think that the book "Yi" is profound and profound, containing infinite truths, and it is the first among all the classics!"

"What the general said is right!"

A literati echoed:

"The "Yi" is the first of the group of scriptures. King Wen, Confucius and other ancient sages devoted their lives to exploring the profound meanings in it. It is indeed a broad and profound treasure book!"

"Of course!"

Lu Bu nodded, glanced at the literati approvingly, and said:

"That's why, I have been studying the book "Yi"!"

"but……!"

After a pause, Lu Bu continued:

"I'm not good at metaphysics, so I concentrate on studying the principles of self-cultivation, family harmony, and state governance contained in the book "Yi"!"

"Combined with "Sun Tzu", "Three Strategies", "Six Secret Teachings" and other books, to understand the way of the military strategist!"

"Wonderful!"

The literati applauded and applauded, and someone said:

"The general abandons flashy metaphysics, focuses on the pragmatic state management, and further studies the art of war. He is really a great sage in the world, and a role model for us!"

"I am over-flattered!"

Lu Bu said with a smile.

Since transcribing the books, he has invited "celebrities" from Jiuyuan from time to time to hold such "events" in the literary world.

Although his real level is far from the level of a great talent in the present, but he has the memory and insight of later generations, which really bluffs many people.

After all, with Jiuyuan's literati reserves, the possibility of these people having real materials is too low, and they don't have the ability to see through, no, understand Lu Bu.

It's ok!
It is enough to spread that he has advanced knowledge!

The literati are a circle, these people are considered literati anyway, and through their mouths, sooner or later it will reach the ears of real talents.

Lu Bu didn't really exchange knowledge with them.

And it worked.

It didn't take long for the reputation of Jiuyuan Lu Bu's both civil and military skills to spread, and with the frequent exchanges of caravans from the Central Plains, it gradually spread to all parts of the Central Plains.

……

Lu House.

Chamber.

Lu Bu was wearing a long robe with wide sleeves, lying on a soft cushion.

Holding the brief book in his hand, he bowed his head in thought while listening to Cao Xing's report.

"Master!"

Cao Xing cupped his hands and said:
"According to the latest information, the rebellion in Liangzhou is not yet over. Beigong Boyu, Li Wenhou and other rebels retreated to Yuzhong County, Jincheng County. Sikong Zhang Wen and Polu General Dong Zhuo confronted the rebels in Meiyang County and Youfufeng respectively! "

"Ok!"

Lu Bu let out a 'huh', seeing that Cao Xing's attention was not on the "Yi" book in his hands, he cursed secretly as a 'coarse embryo', put down the bamboo slips, and said:
"Continue to send more spies to understand the movements of both sides!"

"promise!"

Cao Xing clasped his fists as a military salute, then turned and left.

"Dong Zhuo, what are you doing now?"

After Cao Xing left, Lu Bu fell into deep thought.

The Liangzhou rebellion started at the end of the first year of Yuanping, that is, in the winter of 184, when the Yellow Turban Uprising had just been put down.

In March of the second year of Zhongping, the imperial court ordered Huangfusong and Dong Zhuo to go to war. Not long after, Huangfusong was dismissed because of his disadvantage in the battle.

In August, the imperial court sent Zhang Wen to take over military affairs and continue to conquer the Liangzhou rebels.

This time, God is particularly partial to Dong Zhuo.

In November, a meteor passed by, and the rebels thought it was an ominous sign, so they prepared to retreat.

The news was learned by Dong Zhuo. The next day, Dong Zhuo led his army to attack, smashed the rebels, beheaded thousands of people, and won a rare victory.

Compared with Dong Zhuo, Zhang Wen's performance can be said to be terrible.

Zhang Wen sent six groups of people, except for Dong Zhuo, all of them ended in failure!
As a result, Zhang Wen was dismissed, and Dong Zhuo was rewarded by the court, and he was granted the title of Marquis of the Township and one thousand households in the city.

Dong Zhuo is no better than Lu Bu, he is diligent in bribing eunuchs, and no one will take away the credit!
"Dong Zhongying has shown her face this time!"

Lu Bu said to himself:
"By virtue of his achievements in quelling the rebellion in Xiliang, this fellow Dong Zhuo rose to the top and became a famous general in one fell swoop!"

"The most important thing is that this guy knows how to protect the army. Even if the imperial court wants to seize his military power, he will not leave!"

He remembered that Dong Zhuo said so at the time.

"My subordinate Huangzhong Yicong and Hun soldiers all came to stop my car and begged me not to abandon them. I have no choice but to stay and comfort them. If the situation changes, I will report to the court."

That's it, let him prevaricate.

Of course, it would definitely not work just to prevaricate like this, but there is no doubt that people must have sent countless gifts to Zhang Rang and other eunuchs.

If there is a sheet for this 'Father' to cover up, Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty will naturally let it go.

The history books didn't record these, so Lu Bu guessed.

It's not hard to guess!

Why did the imperial court not care about Lu Bu defeating a hundred thousand Huqi, while Dong Zhuo was able to become a Marquis after beheading thousands of small victories at once?
It's not that someone in the court is talking!
If Lu Bu is a special case, then well, Huangfusong, Zhang Wen, Lu Zhi and other famous generals in the world, why are those imprisoned and dismissed?

All this shows that there must be people in the court, and it is best to have people like eunuchs!
PS: It seems that the net net is not over yet...

Thanks to 'Beifeng ZK' children's boots for rewarding 500 coins!
(End of this chapter)