New Lubu War

Chapter 44 Lu Bu's Bird
"Ding Jianyang is an honest man!"

On the way back to Jiuyuan, recalling this exchange with Ding Yuan, Lu Bu said with emotion:
"The previous design made him fall into an ambush by the Xiutuhu people, but it was a bit unkind!"

The fact that Ding Yuan was ambushed by the main force of the Xiutuhu people was of course Lu Bu's handwriting, otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence?
The original intention was to send troops to rescue halfway, not only to show one's ability, but also to show favor.

Then, taking advantage of the situation, he brought up the matter of the common people pleading for their lives back then. With this life-saving grace, Ding Yuan would most likely recommend himself to the imperial court.

The result made Lu Bu very satisfied.

Sure enough, Ding Yuan agreed to recommend him, and even recognized his military achievements of three thousand cavalry breaking one hundred thousand Hu cavalry.

Ding Yuan directly gave certainty to things that Zhang Yi didn't believe at all back then.

In this way, not only can he successfully become the sheriff of Wuyuan County, but also through Ding Yuan's mouth, he can also let the entire high-ranking Han Dynasty know himself again, and thus directly become famous all over the world.

After all, three thousand riders broke one hundred thousand Hu riders, such a record is really appalling!
"Presumably, in history, the predecessor was recognized by Ding Yuan by virtue of this record, thus giving birth to the idea of ​​​​recognizing the adopted son!"

Lu Bu thought to himself.

Recalling Ding Yuan's admiring look when he looked at him, Lu Bu shook his head.

Appreciate it, appreciate it, don't always want to be someone else's adoptive father!

Brother in this life, will not recognize foster father!
……

Back in Jiuyuan, autumn has entered.

In the current Jiuyuan County, there are dense shops and restaurants everywhere in the city, a bustling scene.

The large-scale trade of cattle, sheep and horses brought a variety of goods from the Central Plains, such as salt, tea, iron, cloth, and various gadgets, etc., making this place prosperous.

Even, many Hu people brought the cattle, sheep and horses of the tribe here to trade with the Han merchants who came here.

Salt and tea from the Central Plains are treasures on the grasslands!
In this regard, Lu Bu was happy to see the success, and after formulating a tax that both Hu people and Han merchants accepted, he ignored it.

Don't ask him why a mere thief, Cao Cao, has such great power.

In Wuyuan County, Lu Bu kept his word!

Regardless of whether he is a sheriff or not.

Lu House.

back yard.

As soon as he came back, Lu Bu saw Yan Shi.

Yan Shi is playing with his bird.

"Lang Jun, your bird is amazing, it is so young, yet it grows big and thick!"

Seeing Lu Bu, Yan said happily.

"That's it, don't look whose bird it is!"

Lu Bu laughed and walked over.

More than half a year has passed, and the young golden eagle, which was the size of a palm, has grown to a height of nearly one foot.

The whole body is covered with golden feathers, shining brightly in the sun, with a mighty posture and an unusually handsome appearance.

A pair of thick carved legs, majestic and powerful, walking on the ground, with a step that no relatives recognize.

With its sharp claws and eagle beak, it looks intimidating.

It also has a hook!

"Xiao Meng, come here!"

Aiming at the little golden eagle, Lu Bu raised his hand.

The next moment, the little golden eagle's wings spread out suddenly, and with a 'swipe', it flew towards Lu Bu like lightning, and its claws landed on his outstretched wrists.

Lu Bu's wrist was covered with a metal arm guard, which was specially designed for the little golden eagle.

With the sharp claws of the golden eagle, even he dare not touch it directly with his flesh and blood.

'ah woo'

'ah woo'

……

Landing on Lu Bu's wrist, the little golden eagle continued to sing proudly.

Although young, the temperament of the overlord in the sky has already emerged.

"Xiao Meng, you've grown bigger and thicker again!"

Feeling that the little golden eagle is much heavier than before and has a larger body, Lu Bu said with satisfaction.

This golden eagle was named 'Xiao Meng' by him, implying might and strength, and it fits its status as the overlord of the sky.

He wouldn't give his birds vulgar names like 'Little Gold' or 'Little Black'.

A macho man with a raptor, this is the best partner!
"Have a piece of fresh mutton, appetizer!"

Taking a piece of raw mutton from the servant, Lu Bu placed it in front of the little golden eagle.

'whoosh'

The movement of the little golden eagle's probe was as fast as lightning, and in an instant it took the mutton slice away from his hand and swallowed it in one gulp.

"Hahahaha!"

Seeing this, Lu Bu laughed, stroked the little golden eagle's head a few times, and said with a smile:
"Good bird, good bird!"

It has been more than half a year since he got the little golden eagle. Seeing it grow from the size of a palm and the shape of a chicken to the majestic and majestic appearance it is now, Lu Bu felt a sense of accomplishment in his heart.

After playing with it for a long time, Lu Bu raised his arm and said to the little golden eagle:

"Xiao Meng, go, fly in the sky, occupy your own world, and search for your prey!"

The little golden eagle is very spiritual and seems to have understood his meaning.

'Ah woo' and 'ah woo', after a few chirps, the eagle spread its wings, and with a 'swoosh', it rushed straight to the sky.

The speed was so fast that in an instant, it turned into a small black spot, which was difficult to distinguish with the naked eye, and could only be vaguely seen hovering in the sky.

"Lang Jun, this bird is amazing!"

Yan Shi leaned against him, looked up at the sky, and said:
"The sheep raised at home can be caught and killed with one claw. Wherever it flies, no other bird dares to show up!"

"Hahahaha!"

Lu Bu laughed loudly, put his arms around Yan Shi and said with a smile:

"This is the golden eagle of the prairie, the natural king of birds, how can it be taken lightly?"

After laughing, she looked at Yan Shi, felt the touch from her hand, smelled her body temperature, her eyes were hot, and she squinted and said with a smile:

"The general also has a bird, which is also mighty and majestic, do you want to see it?"

……

After quelling the Hu Tuhu rebellion in Bingzhou, Ding Yuan did not go to Jinyang, Taiyuan, the government of Bingzhou, but stationed troops in Hanoi.

After the previous war, Jinyang was ravaged by war and all the facilities and buildings were destroyed. It is no longer suitable for the Ministry of Governors.

Therefore, Ding Yuan stationed troops in Hanoi not only to guard against the Xiutu Hu people, but also to guard against the remnants of the Yellow Turbans in the eastern and southern parts of Jizhou and Bingzhou.

At the same time, together with the battle report, a letter recommending Jiuyuan Lu Bu as the sheriff of Wuyuan County was sent to Luoyang by Ding Yuan.

Having been an official for many years, Ding Yuan has known many ministers in the court, among them there are many senior officials at the level of Sangong and Jiuqing.

Therefore, his face is still very useful.

It's not worthwhile for Zhang Rang and other eunuchs to stop the county guard on one side, and everything is going well.

Not long after, an imperial edict was issued, and Lu Bu was canonized as the governor of Wuyuan County. He could independently form a frontier army, recruit county officials, and possess the military, political and civilian power of a county.

……

"Congratulations, lord!"

Gao Shun, Zhang Liao and others were all elated and bowed their hands to Lu Bu to congratulate him.

The governor of the imperial court, a member of two thousand stones, is already qualified to recruit staff and followers, and has become a land lord.

The Han system inherited the Qin system, which was similar to the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. Courtiers could also recruit staff and followers to form their own lineage.

These aides and servants regard the lord as the first object of allegiance, and then the court or the king!

Of course, under normal circumstances, a courtier regards the king as the object of allegiance, so his subordinates can also be regarded as loyal to the king.

However, if there is a special situation where the courtiers break with the king, then these staff and followers will generally choose to follow their lord instead of the king.

People in later generations will find it strange, but this is the value of the world during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States and Qin and Han Dynasties.

This concept originated from the enfeoffment system of princes in the Shang and Zhou dynasties.

Even if Qin Shihuang abolished the enfeoffment system and took over the imperial power, the habits and concepts of thousands of years still continued for hundreds of years.

Lu Bu, who had been prepared for a long time, immediately established a formal official system in Wuyuan County.

The sheriff's power is so great that it is unimaginable for future generations.

The appointment and dismissal of all officials is by Lu Bu's own choice.

The post of princess Bo is still held by Ju Yuan.

I'm an old acquaintance, and I can use it conveniently.

The rest of the heroes also have their own arrangements.

As for the most important positions in the county, they are temporarily vacant.

Just now these crooked melons and cracked dates are not enough for Lu Bu to entrust him with important tasks.

In this way, Wuyuan County is firmly in the hands of Lu Bu, both in name and in substance.

(End of this chapter)