The first general of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 19 Posted in Mayi
In this way, the three troops returned to Hanoi County.

In fact, the losses of each unit were huge. Gao Shun led the most 500 people, and Lu Bu returned with more than 200 people.

Regardless of the fact that Lu Bu returned with the least number of people, but this time it was Lu Bu who achieved the most victories. More than ten thousand Xiongnu were directly beheaded by Lu Bu on the spot.

Lü Bu's army has the power of one against ten, the number one in the Three Kingdoms, and Lv Bu's name among the people is worthy of the name.

But what I have to say is that this time the war was divided into three groups and achieved extremely brilliant results. The Huns tribes that were handed over from generation to generation along Bingzhou were all uprooted, which greatly shocked many Huns and made them dare not Then invade Bingzhou.

Especially Lu Bu, this time he broke into the grassland for [-] miles within three days and beheaded countless Huns. Among the Huns, even children stopped crying when they heard Lu Bu's name.

When the last three detachments joined together and entered Hanoi under the leadership of Lv Bu, countless old and young people lined the road to greet each other, and even Ding Yuan opened the city ten miles to welcome him.

"Haha...Fengxian, my son is really brave, how can a mere Hun be my opponent?"

Seeing Lu Bu leading the men back, Ding Yuan laughed several times, and at the same time stepped forward to greet him. Seeing this, even if he was proud of Lu Bu, he immediately rolled off his horse and knelt down on one knee towards Ding Yuan.

"I want to report to my foster father, this time I went deep into the grassland for three thousand miles, and I will return after defeating the Xiongnu. I guarantee that within ten years, no Xiongnu will dare to invade our Bingzhou in the south."

"Good! Good! Good! My son is really a hero!"

Ding Yuan couldn't help being overjoyed, he quickly helped Lv Bu up, held his arm, and strode towards the city.

"I have prepared a banquet to congratulate my son!"

Entering the city, there was already a banquet lined up early, and the banquet was clearly prepared carefully.

"Today, I congratulate all the officers and men, regardless of their official positions, everyone is welcome to attend the table."

Ding Yuan waved his hand and smiled to let people lead the soldiers to the table, then he took Lu Bu's hand and pulled him to his side and smiled.

"My son is sitting here to congratulate this achievement."

Ding Yuan is worthy of being the governor of Bingzhou, his ability to deal with people is extraordinary, many soldiers who have just returned from blood, after seeing Ding Yuan's actions, their hearts are already full of excitement.

Of course, although a few people like Wei Tao are smiling on their faces, they can still maintain peace in their hearts.

Although Chen Liuwei's family is not considered a top-notch family, they have experienced a lot of such scenes.

Naturally, after the banquet, there will be rewards, and everyone will be promoted or rewarded.

When it was Wei Tao's time, Ding Yuan looked at Wei Tao carefully for a while, and then nodded slowly and satisfied.

"Wei Tao, you have made great contributions this time. I will be promoted to the first rank, and the reward will be 50 taels. I hope you will work harder in the future."

Although Wei Tao is not very old, he won two consecutive battles in a single duel, and he did not slack off in the charge, so he was naturally recommended by Gao Shun.

And Lu Bu had a good impression of Wei Tao, so naturally he said a few words to Ding Yuan.

Ding Yuan just nodded and confirmed Wei Tao's reward.

I have to say that this reward is actually pretty good for an ordinary sergeant.

When Wei Tao was promoted to another level, he became a general, controlling hundreds of people.

Although the Tuen General does not have an official position as a general, he is already considered a hundred-man general, and he is considered a newcomer to the ranks of generals. As for 50 taels of gold, it is already a lot of money for an ordinary sergeant.

It's just that the money doesn't mean much to Wei Tao.

In order to make friends with Lu Bu and Cao Xing, Song Xian and others beside him, the front and back guard Tao had already spent hundreds of taels of gold, otherwise Lu Bu is also a dignified general, how could he value Wei Tao so much?

It's just that Chen Liuwei's family is Chen Liuwei's family. Compared with Ding Yuan, who was born in a wealthy family and is now the governor of Bingzhou, there is still a big gap, so Wei Tao dare not have any dissatisfaction.

"Thank you, my lord, I will serve my lord wholeheartedly."

Wei Tao bowed respectfully and said, although it was a bit far from his expectations, but Wei Tao was still satisfied with being promoted to a higher level.

After all, there are not many such young generals in the whole Han Dynasty.

"Well, it's good that young people are neither arrogant nor impetuous."

Originally, Wei Tao should have stepped back at this time, but Ding Yuan continued to speak.

"I heard that you have the ambition of Wei Qing and Huo Qubing, and this time you have made meritorious deeds because of it. Since this is the case, now you have a more job entrusted to you."

"My lord, please do so."

Although Wei Tao didn't know where Ding Yuan wanted to send him, he didn't dare to neglect him in the slightest.

"Very well. Although this move is to eradicate the Huns at the border, the Huns still have their roots in the grasslands. For this reason, I have to guard against it. The preparation is to send people at the border to prevent the Huns from suffering. Would you like to garrison horses for me? Yap?"

Stationed in Mayi?

Wei Tao was stunned immediately, he really didn't understand why this happened.

Mayi is located in the frontier, from Yanmen Pass in the south to Shahukou in the north, which is the main route for the Xiongnu to go south.

Indeed, after the various Xiongnu tribes that penetrated into Bingzhou were eradicated one by one, if the Huns wanted to go south on a large scale, they had to pass through Mayi and then attack Yanmen Pass to truly open the door of Bingzhou.

If it is to prevent the Xiongnu from going south to retaliate, the section from Yanmen Pass to Shahukou must be strictly guarded against.

But to say that this is a very important duty, it can be said that Ding Yuan valued Wei Tao.

However, Wei Tao also knew one thing at the same time, that is, this place was a place that all the soldiers were unwilling to go to.

Not only was the frontier poor, but also because once things changed, Mayi would have to face the Huns’ soldiers, and it was a place where soldiers died in battle. Unless they were exiled, even Yanmen Pass was unwilling to be stationed, let alone Mayi.

Especially since Wei Tao is still a child of an aristocratic family, he would not be willing to go to Mayi.

After hearing it at first, even Wei Tao subconsciously thought: Did I anger Ding Yuan?

But it didn't look like Ding Yuan was going to deliberately target him, this situation also made Wei Tao puzzled for a while.

"This is my wish, thank you sir for fulfilling it."

But no matter what, now that Ding Yuan said this in front of all the troops, Wei Tao couldn't refuse, and he just said it.

"Very well, there is turmoil in Mayi, and you cannot stay for a long time without soldiers. I promise you to take the post of garrison general to lead the county captain, and temporarily act as the county magistrate. If you can manage Mayi well, then the post of county magistrate Promise yourself."

At this time, Ding Yuan spoke slowly again, which made people even more surprised.

Wei Tao knew that after experiencing the Yellow Turban and Dong Zhuo Rebellion, because the entire Han Dynasty was in turmoil, even though he was in a civilian position, he still retained a certain amount of military power to maintain local stability.

But that was the troubled times that followed. Although the big man is crumbling, the whole big man is still considered Qingping. The post of county magistrate is often not allowed to accept soldiers, let alone replace him with a military position.

Not only Wei Tao was puzzled, but the people around him were even more puzzled, but at this time Wei Tao could only retreat.

After Wei Tao arrived in Bingzhou, the Wei family also sent people here, firstly to do business, and secondly to support Wei Tao.

So Wei Tao soon learned the reason.

Mayi County has long been abandoned, not to mention soldiers stationed, even officials such as county magistrates have long been empty and empty.

Today's Mayi is not only barren, but also bandits are rampant. It can be said that it is a blank land, and even the most talented people can't use it.

After learning this information, Wei Tao frowned even more, he really couldn't figure out what Ding Yuan meant.

"Uncle Wang, what do you mean by Ding Jianyang?"

Wang He, this is an old man of the third generation of the Wei family. In the early years, he traveled all over the world with his father. What things haven't he seen?

Although he was not considered a famous person, Wei Tao easily fell in love with Lu Bu and the others through his guidance over the past year, making Lu Bu and the others value him.

"It doesn't seem like it's going to kill people with a knife. Although the Huns are vicious, they probably won't be able to go south for a while. What's more, I am a child of the Wei family. I have never had any grudges with Ding Jianyang. Why is he like this?"

"Master, after this investigation, I still learned something."

Wang He didn't answer Wei Tao, but told the story one by one.

It's one thing, but it's actually not a big deal, that is, the sergeants are divided and resettled, only a small number of them are able to hold official positions, and most of them are arranged in trivial places.

Because Ding Yuan was rewarding a large amount of property, many sergeants were naturally unwilling to do so, and even some grumpy sergeants resigned and returned to the people.

In the past, such a situation was naturally not allowed. This is an important military camp, not a common place where people can come and leave whenever they want.

But this time, Ding Yuan was very tolerant, but he agreed to everything he asked.

"Ding Yuan is weakening the military power!"

Wei Tao is not stupid either, he soon figured it out, it is precisely because he is a disciple of an aristocratic family that it is impossible for him to be like that ordinary sergeant.

"Yes, of course, if the young master can govern Mayi, there will be an additional barrier to the north of Yanmen, which will be beneficial and harmless."

Wang He nodded, this matter is very clear.

The birds are exhausted, the good bows are hidden, the cunning rabbits die, and the lackeys cook.

It can be said that most of the people who contributed this time were promoted by Lu Bu. There were already many casualties, and Ding Yuan was divided and rewarded twice. It can be said that Lu Bu's foundation has also been weakened a lot.

But at this time, Lu Bu had already recognized Ding Yuan as his adoptive father. At the same time, including Lu Bu and others, Ding Yuan was generously rewarded this time. Lu Bu alone received a thousand gold reward. He has the right to speak about many affairs in Bingzhou.

If Lu Bu were to make trouble at this time, he would not be able to compete with Ding Yuan at all.

From everyone's point of view, they also don't think that Ding Yuan is inappropriate, but only think that this is the love for Lu Bu.

Scholars in the Eastern Han Dynasty had a noble status, and they were much better than warriors on the battlefield. This gave Lu Bu the opportunity to become a scholar. As for the others, there is no need to say too much.

(End of this chapter)