At the end of the Han Dynasty: a stingy husband from his hometown

Chapter 178 The Death of Lu Kang
"kill!"

Zhang Liao held a long spear and took the lead, invincible.

The defenders at the gate of the city didn't know what happened, but they saw the county soldiers in front of them in confusion.

Huang Shao, the commander-in-chief of the county, was still outside at this time. These gatekeepers did not receive orders, but they did not dare to lock so many county soldiers outside the city.

Not long after they hesitated, the last county soldiers rushed to the door and frantically fled towards the city.

"Huang Shao is dead, and those who surrender will not be killed!"

It wasn't until this time that the city guards vaguely heard Zhang Liao's shout. At this time, they wanted to close the city gate, but it was too late because there were many defeated county soldiers crowded at the gate.

"Into the city, making contributions is now!"

Zhang Liao fought more and more bravely, and rushed to the gate of the city first, shot out like a dragon, stabbed several people to death one after another, and firmly guarded the gate.

"Tap Tap!"

The sound of horseshoes came from far to near, and the five hundred horsemen were like tigers entering a flock of sheep, completely smashing the chaotic formation of the county soldiers, and had already killed them to the gate of the city.

Many county soldiers had never experienced war, and after being so shocked for a while, many people knelt down in fear and chose to surrender.

Zhang Liao dispatched a hundred riders to look after the captives, but he personally led four hundred riders and rushed towards the Sheriff's Mansion.

Don't look at the fact that he killed Huang Shao in a surprise attack and defeated thousands of county soldiers.

There are still [-] soldiers in the city today, if Lu Kang, the governor of Lujiang County, cannot be captured quickly, and the gates of the camp cannot be closed when he goes to the barracks, no matter how brave Zhang Liao is, there is nothing he can do.

Fortunately, Zhang Liao's cavalry was fast enough. When they rushed to the governor's mansion, there was no news yet.

"Who are you waiting for, how dare you rush to the sheriff's mansion?"

The soldiers standing guard at the door saw Zhang Liao and others coming with murderous intent. Although they were afraid, they still picked up their weapons and blocked the door.

"kill!"

Zhang Liao was worried that the sheriff's mansion had a back door, so he didn't dare to delay too much at the door, so he directly led his troops and killed him in.

The few soldiers at the gate, who could stop these tiger and wolf divisions, were quickly killed.

Holding the blood-stained spear, Zhang Liao grabbed a maidservant who kept screaming out of fear, and shouted sharply, "Where is the governor of Lujiang?"

The servant girl was too frightened, she just screamed there and didn't hear what Zhang Liao was asking.

Zhang Liao was furious, but remembering that the other party was a woman, he pushed her to the ground and grabbed another servant.

I never thought that the servant was quite loyal. Even though he was picked up by the murderous Zhang Liao, he was terrified to the extreme, but he still kept his mouth shut and didn't say a word.

Seeing this, Zhang Liao couldn't help frowning, a stern look flashed in his eyes, and he shouted: "I don't want to kill innocent people in vain, but you have to cooperate, otherwise I, Zhang Liao, feel pity in my heart, but I won't recognize you with the spear in my hand. "

The servant heard the words, but still kept his mouth shut.

Zhang Liao was furious and stabbed him to death, then captured a servant for questioning.

Zhang Liao killed several people in a row, while sending people to search for Lu Kang everywhere, he asked the servants of the mansion about Lu Kang's whereabouts.

What he didn't expect was that although the servants in the mansion were terrified, no one betrayed Lu Kang.

Seeing this, Zhang Liao couldn't help but feel a sinking feeling in his heart, and said to himself: "It seems that Lu Kang is very popular among the people. Even though these servants know that they will die, they are unwilling to reveal his whereabouts."

When Wei Xu saw this, a stern look flashed in his eyes, and he shouted: "Wen Yuan, since these people don't want to speak, they should all be killed."

"I have ordered people to guard all exits. I don't expect Lu Kang to escape. I just need to search slowly."

After saying this, Wei Xu prepared to command his men to kill the servants in the mansion.

Zhang Liao frowned slightly, and shouted: "We are not here to kill and loot, but to occupy the Lujiang River."

"These are innocent people, unarmed, and quite loyal, and it is unknown who will be killed."

"Just lock them all up."

As soon as Zhang Liao finished speaking, he saw several soldiers escorting an old man in his 60s.

"General, we have captured the governor of Lujiang County."

Several soldiers were overjoyed.

Seeing this, Zhang Liao breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I will definitely report all your merits to Marquis Wen, and I will never treat meritorious ministers badly."

Hearing this, several people couldn't help showing joy on their faces.

Zhang Liao walked up to Lu Kang, gave a salute, and said, "The latter general said that Marquis Wen is the governor of Lujiang County, sir, would you like to abdicate for the virtuous?"

"Pooh!"

Lu Kang let out a disdainful sigh, then sneered: "Who is Yuan Shu, who dares to appoint the governor of Lujiang without authorization?"

"I was personally conferred by the late emperor. During my tenure, I worked conscientiously and did not dare to neglect in the slightest. Only then did the government in Lujiang become harmonious and the people live and work in peace and contentment."

"Lü Bu was just a warrior on the border. He didn't care about Ding Jianyang's kindness in knowing him. He killed Ding Jianyang in order to seek glory and wealth and defected to Dong Zhuo. It can be said that he regarded a thief as his father."

"Even though Dong Bandit is rebellious, he is Lu Bu's adoptive father after all. He can even kill his adoptive father. Where is the virtue of such a villain?"

"If there are really virtuous people who can manage the Lujiang army better, I will naturally give up my position as the county guard."

"However, Lu Bu only knows how to plunder but not benevolent government. How can I let the people of Lujiang live under his rule?"

"It is impossible to take my life and give me the position of Lujiang County Governor!"

As Lu Bu's brother-in-law, Wei Xu couldn't help being furious when he saw Lu Kang slandering Lu Bu so much. He immediately drew his sword and was ready to kill Lu Kang.

In his opinion, since Lujiang County has been defeated, what difference does it make whether the other party is willing to give way?
Isn't it simple to kill people directly?
"clang!"

Unexpectedly, Wei Xu's stabbing sword was blocked by Zhang Liao.

"Zhang Wenyuan, this person slanders Marquis Wen, why prevent me from killing him?"

Zhang Liao said in a deep voice: "He came from a famous family, he is a famous scholar in the country, and he is deeply loved by the people of Lujiang County. How could he kill himself?"

"How to deal with it should be left to Hou Wen, it's not your turn yet."

Wei Xu was furious, but he was very afraid of Zhang Liao's bravery. Now that he didn't have Lu Bu to back him up, he didn't dare to offend Zhang Liao, so he could only snort coldly without saying anything.

Zhang Liao gave Lu Kang another salute, and said, "Soldiers in the army don't understand etiquette. If there is any offense, please don't blame me."

Zhang Liao immediately accepted Lu Kang's seal and asked him to guard him, so he should not be neglected.

Seeing that Zhang Liao was about to lead the troops to leave, Lu Kang suddenly said, "I see that you are different from other generals. You have a good appearance and know etiquette. How can you be a thief?"

Zhang Liao was silent when he heard the words.

He naturally knew that Lu Bu was not the master of the Ming Dynasty, but the two came out of Bingzhou at the same time and couldn't bear to abandon each other.

What's more, in today's troubled times, Zhang Liao's background is not comparable to that of a descendant of an aristocratic family, so he can only join the army. If he joins other princes, he may not be reused.

Seeing Zhang Liao's expression, Lu Kang couldn't help but continue to say: "Captain Huang Shao, he surrendered when General Chariots and Cavalry defeated the Yellow Turban, and followed General Chariots and Cavalry in the South and North Wars. Although he didn't make much contribution, he was highly valued."

"If you kill him now, how can the general of chariots and cavalry just give up?"

"General Chariots occupy Yangzhou and Jiangxia, and he has a hundred thousand soldiers in his hands. If he knows that Lv Bu has captured Lujiang, he will definitely send troops to fight for it."

"Yuan Shu doesn't dare to compete with the chariot general yet. Lu Bu is just a family dog. How can he stop Yangzhou's [-] elite soldiers?"

"The general looks great, why should he be buried with the younger generation?"

"If you are willing to surrender, I can recommend you to the General of Chariots and Cavalry. You can do a lot in Yangzhou. Isn't it better than being a headless ghost with Lu Bu?"

Zhang Liao, Wei Xu and others all changed their colors when they heard the words.

Wei Xu lost his voice: "Didn't Yuan Gonglu say that Lujiang is not controlled by Zhou Qi?"

Lu Kang was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help but laugh and said: "It seems that you have been deceived by Yuan Shu."

"Do you know what is the relationship between me and General Chariot and Cavalry?"

Zhang Liao asked in a deep voice, "Sir, please let me know."

Lu Kang said: "My niece is married to General Cheqi, and she is already pregnant. Counting the days, it won't be long before she will give birth to an heir for General Cheqi."

Zhang Liao and Wei Xu looked at each other and finally understood the key.

The governors of all counties in Yangzhou have been changed, but the governor of Lujiang County has not been replaced. It is not because Zhou Qi cannot control Lujiang, but because the two parties are already married, there is no need to change others.

Thinking of this, Zhang Liao's face couldn't help but become very ugly.

He knew that Lu Kang was right, he and others and Lu Bu were all tricked by Yuan Shu.

Zhang Liao took a deep breath and finally calmed down.

Overwhelmed with water.

Zhang Liao had already killed Huang Shao, the matter had come to this point, and there was no way out.

He did not continue to stay at the county guard's mansion, but asked someone to inform Lu Bu quickly, and immediately led the troops into Lujiang.

On the one hand, he took his soldiers and horses and went to recruit the remaining two thousand county soldiers.

If Lujiang was really just Lu Kang's territory, Zhang Liao wouldn't be so anxious.

However, after learning that this was the territory under Zhou Qi's jurisdiction, Zhang Liao was worried that Zhou Qi would lead troops to attack, so he naturally did not dare to hesitate at all.

Runan, Ruyin County.

Ruyin County is located on the border between Lujiang County and Runan County. Ever since Zhang Liao and others went south as horse dealers, Lu Bu quietly entered Ruyin with the remaining soldiers and horses, ready to attack Lujiang at any time.

this day.

While Lu Bu was waiting anxiously, he received Zhang Liao's letter. After reading the contents, his expression changed drastically.

"Well, you Yuan Shu, you dare to lie to me!"

If Lu Bu knew that Lujiang was under the jurisdiction of Zhou Qi, he would not dare to attack rashly.

But now, the arrow has been shot, and there is no room for recovery.

Although he was afraid of Zhou Qi, but Zhang Liao had already captured the Lujiang River, so if Lu Bu was to spit out the fat from his mouth, he would be reluctant.

"It's hard to find a place to live now, and we must not give up easily."

"After I entered Lujiang, I wrote to Zhou Qi to explain clearly."

"If the misunderstanding can be resolved, everyone will be happy; if not, it will not be too late for me to ask Yuan Shu for help."

Lu Bu believed that Yuan Shu had put so much effort into coaxing and tricking him into attacking Lujiang, because he must be using him to contain Zhou Qi.

Although it is uncomfortable to be used by others, it is not unacceptable to be able to benefit yourself.

Presumably Yuan Shu also didn't want to see Lujiang being taken away by Zhou Qi again.

As long as he has Yuan Shu's support, Lu Bu believes that with his own bravery, he may not be able to fight Zhou Qi.

Of course, this is just the last resort.

If Zhou Qi is willing to accept the settlement and let himself occupy Lujiang, everyone will be happy.

In this way, Lu Bu rushed to Shu County all night and night. As soon as he arrived, he began to capture young people everywhere to serve as soldiers.

In just half a month, Lu Bu's army has expanded to [-].

If Zhang Liao had not repeatedly advised Lu Bu not to kill chickens to obtain eggs and engage in military warfare, he would have recruited even more soldiers.

After having troops and horses, Lu Bu wrote to Zhou Qi and trained his soldiers day and night in preparation for Zhou Qi to lead his troops to attack.

On this day, Lu Bu was going to visit Lu Kang in time to ease the relationship with him.

Unexpectedly, Wei Xu took the opportunity to slander, saying that Lu Kang had slandered Wenhou before and wanted to instigate Zhang Liao.

Lu Bu was furious when he heard this, but after thinking of the other party's identity, he suppressed his anger and planned to meet him.

In the clean courtyard, there were several armed soldiers guarding the door, which was where Lu Kang was imprisoned.

Not only was Lu Kang not being abused at this time, but he was no longer a paperworker. He lived happily, reading and writing every day, and there was a maid waiting beside him.

It was because Zhang Liao respected his reputation that he arranged such a comfortable environment.

"Crench!"

The door was opened, and Lu Bu, who was wearing a sharp armor, walked in. Looking at Lu Kang who was reading quietly in the courtyard, he suppressed the anger in his heart, and stepped forward to salute.

"Lü Bu pays his respects, sir."

When Lu Kang heard this, he just glanced at Lu Bu, but he didn't pay attention to it at all, and continued to study on his own.

Seeing this, Wei Xu couldn't help being furious, pointing at Lu Kang and scolding: "Marquis Wen talks to you, how dare the old man be so unreasonable!"

Lu Kang didn't raise his head, but said softly, "The dog is barking here before the master has answered. It's really annoying."

Wei Xu was furious, pointed at Lu Kang and cursed: "Old man, how dare you insult me!"

Lu Kang didn't pay attention to Wei Xu at all, but just read the book by himself.

Wei Xu was very angry and wanted to teach him a lesson, but Lu Bu stopped him.

Lu Bu looked at Lu Kang with a gloomy face, and said in a deep voice, "Mr. is also a well-read poet, why are you speaking so harshly?"

Lu Kang finally raised his head, looked at Lu Bu and said, "The old man is only mean in his words, how can it compare to the meanness of Wenhou's methods?"

Lu Bu's expression darkened, and he shouted, "What do you mean by that, sir?"

However, Lu Kang was unafraid, looked up at Lu Bu, and said in a stern tone: "Lujiang County has been governed by old people for several years, and it is now in its present state."

"This year, there has been war and famine, and countless refugees have poured into the Lujiang River. The chariot and cavalry generals are kind, and Yangzhou is scrimping on food and clothing. The wealthy families have contributed food and grass, and they can barely settle the refugees."

"In today's troubled times, the princes are all militaristic. Only General Cheqi cares about the people, and even the richness of Lujiang River, but he only recruited three thousand soldiers from the county, just to maintain the stability of the territory."

"It's not that chariot generals don't know the importance of soldiers and horses in troubled times, but because generals care about the people and their strength."

"When you first arrived, you seized the strong and strong, and robbed the rations, so that the people had no time to cultivate, and the refugees had no food left."

"You only know how to use military force, but you don't know how to be sympathetic to the people. If the winter is severe this year, you will starve and die everywhere, and your bones will fill the wild."

"My painstaking efforts for several years have all been destroyed in your hands."

"Dare to ask if what Marquis Wen did was mean enough?"

Lu Bu was stunned and had nothing to say, but he still insisted on arguing: "What I did was just to protect myself."

Lu Kang laughed loudly when he heard the words, and said: "People who are about to die are just struggling."

"When the chariot general's army arrives, he will surely cut off your head, avenge the dead, and avenge the oppressed!"

"If you are wise, you can tie your hands and go to Shouchun to plead guilty. You may be lucky enough to save your life."

"If not, as soon as the army arrives, your body will be separated, and it will be difficult for you to die a happy death!"

Lu Bu was furious, pointed at Lu Kang and shouted: "You have angered me again and again, are you not afraid of death?"

Lu Kang laughed out loud and said, "Why should I be afraid of those who betray the Lord!"

"I'm already sixty-five, how can I be afraid of threats like you!"

Lu Kang was born in a famous family, and he was extremely proud. In history, he even looked down on Sun Ce, who was born in the same county as a young hero, let alone Lu Bu who betrayed his master and begged for glory.

As for Lu Kang, he didn't even bother to compromise with someone like Lu Bu.

Hearing this, Lu Bu felt his blood rushing up. He couldn't bear it anymore, and strode forward directly, stabbing Lu Kang to death with a single sword.

He gritted his teeth and scolded: "Old man, you insult me ​​too much!"

Lu Kang felt the pain in his heart, his eyes gradually lost their brilliance, but there was still a mocking smile on the corner of his mouth.

"Marquis Wen, kill Lu Kang, there is no room for change!"

At this moment, Zhang Liao ran over in a hurry, and when he saw Lu Kang lying in a pool of blood, he couldn't help being shocked and cried out.

Only then did Lu Bu's anger subside a little, and he drew out the saber that had been pierced into Lu Kang's body.

When he came here this time, he originally wanted to establish a good relationship with Lu Kang, but he didn't intend to really kill him.

Unexpectedly, Lu Kang's words were so vicious that Lu Bu was not good at holding back. His blood surged with anger, so he lost his mind and killed someone in anger.

Now seeing Zhang Liao coming in a hurry, he said he regretted it.

But how proud he was, he didn't want to admit that he was wrong, and he said directly: "If you kill a mere rotten Confucian, you will kill him, why make such a fuss?"

Zhang Liao beat his chest and stamped his feet, said: "If Lu Kang dies, the chariot general will not let it go. If he leads troops to attack, what should he do?"

Before Lu Bu could speak, Wei Xu had already taunted him: "I think you, Zhang Wenyuan, are afraid of Zhou Qi. The opponent has already been like this before sending troops. If they really invade Lujiang, will you, Zhang Wenyuan, surrender without a fight?"

Zhang Liao was furious, drew his sword and pointed it at Wei Xu, cursing: "A common man speaks lies and deceives the sword in my hand."

Wei Xu also drew his sword and pointed it at Zhang Liao, shouting: "Your sword is sharp, but my sword is not good?"

Before Lu Bu came, Wei Xu naturally would not have dared to be presumptuous in front of Zhang Liao.

Now that Lu Bu was by his side, he believed that he was related to Lu Bu, so he dared to be so unscrupulous.

In fact, Wei Xu's targeting of Zhang Liao was just out of jealousy.

He was related to Lu Bu, so he should have been the most important, but he couldn't compare to the young Zhang Liao. Even Zhang Liao was the commander in charge of capturing Lujiang this time.

Seeing that the two men were at war, Lu Bu's expression turned cold, and he shouted, "I'm still here, how dare you be presumptuous!"

Zhang Liao saw Lu Bu standing in front of Wei Xu and looked at Lu Kang's body lying on the ground. He finally suppressed the anger in his heart and sheathed his sword.

He said to Lv Bu: "Grand Lu is a well-known man in the country. Don't leave his corpse here. I will bury him."

Everyone was already dead, and Lu Bu was in no mood to care about it, so he simply agreed to Zhang Liao's request, and then left with Wei Xu.

Watching the two leave, Zhang Liao walked up to Lu Kang's body, and couldn't help sighing, "Killing famous people in the country will lead to a good end!"

"I'm not a person, I'm afraid I will be able to meet my husband underground soon."

(End of this chapter)