The Warriors of the Three Kingdoms

"How about it?"

"Then Liu Zheng's 1-man army directly killed Ji Ling's men and horses, and killed Ji Ling's [-]-man army with only a loss of more than a thousand men. Even Ji Ling himself is now given to him by Liu Zheng. Got it."

Lu Jun exaggeratedly said something to his father.

When Lu Kang heard his son's words, his face became even darker.

"This Liu Zheng has such strength. No wonder he can become a confidant of the imperial court. It's a pity that the current Han court is already at sunset, and the rivers and rivers are declining. In this precarious world, it may collapse at any time."

As a prefect, Lu Kang has personally experienced such things as thieves everywhere, the Yellow Turban Uprising, rebels everywhere, and even Yuan Shao and others besieging Hulao Pass. The reason for suppressing these princes.

"However, this Liu Zheng is indeed a man who knows the rules. He led the troops to support me, but he was beaten away at this time. After Yuan Shu's troops, he didn't force people into the city to occupy Lujiang. I think he is indeed a moral man. It would be great if this kind of person wasn't a traitor, but it's a pity, alas."

Lu Kang still feels a little grateful to Liu Zheng. Although Liu Zheng is a traitor, but because Liu Zheng saved these people in Lujiang, Lu Kang's view of Liu Zheng still doesn't have the initial disgust.

"How about this, Jun'er, you can make some arrangements. We will load some food from the city later, and we will go out of the city to meet Liu Zheng and thank him in person."

It might not be appropriate to let Liu Zheng enter the city, but Lu Kang decided to go out of the city himself to thank Liu Zheng.

Of course, Lu Kang did not go out hastily, but let his son and nephew rest in the city for a while, and prepared food and grass for Liu Zheng's men and horses to enjoy. Jun went out of the city to meet Liu Zheng.

On Liu Zheng's side, the camp had just been established. When he heard Wen Pin say that someone asked to see him, he put down his things and walked out of the camp.

When he saw Lu Jun and an old man in his fifties standing in front of Lu Jun, Liu Zheng guessed that this person was Lu Kang whom he had heard about.

Lu Kang came over with some people, and before he could speak, Liu Zheng took the initiative to ask Lu Kang.

"Prefect Lu Kang has long admired his name."

Chapter 426 Request

"I heard from Gouzi that it was Mr. Liu Zheng who saved the people of Lujiang. The little old Lu Kang is very grateful."

Although Lu Kang was somewhat critical of Liu Zheng due to his status as Liu Zheng, but when facing Liu Zheng at this time, he still seemed to be knowledgeable and reasonable, and he respected Liu Zheng quite a lot.

Although Liu Zheng himself had heard of Lu Kang's name long ago in history, he didn't know much about Lu Kang. When he saw this kind-looking old man at this time, Liu Zheng was still a little surprised. After all, in his impression, Lu Kang should be someone who cares about his identity, but he didn't expect to see it through this meeting.

"Where is the prefect of Lu Kang, I was entrusted by Lu Jun to come to the rescue. If you really want to thank, you should also thank Lu Jun."

"Although it was my nephew who invited you to rescue Lujiang, after all, you are the one who rescued Lujiang, so I should thank you anyway."

Lu Kang didn't argue with Liu Zheng either, and he kept saying thank you.

Liu Zheng smiled faintly, and then stretched out his hand to invite Lu Kang and others to enter the military tent and talk slowly.

However, Lu Kang did not go directly into the military tent, but turned around to make room for Liu Zheng. Behind Lu Kang, a large area of ​​food and supplies appeared.

"Master Liu Zheng, you have come from afar and worked tirelessly to help us repel Yuan Shu's army. You probably didn't prepare much food and grass. This is the food and grass we prepared for you."

Lu Kang pointed at Liu Zheng to the carts of grain and grass behind him.Among them are some cattle and sheep that have been slaughtered.It only needs to be cooked and eaten.

Lu Kang and the others wouldn't take out these things to eat and drink on weekdays. They slaughtered all the cattle and sheep to thank Liu Zheng for helping them repel Yuan Shu, and gave them to Liu Zheng's men to eat and drink.

Such a gift of thanks really surprised Liu Zheng a little, he really didn't bring much food and grass when he came to Lujiang this time.Because the army came in a hurry, and the transportation of grain and grass had to be done in advance, and it was much slower than the marching speed. Liu Zheng and the others had only brought rations for a few days here.

Although these dry foods can fill one's stomach, the taste is just like that. In any case, it doesn't have the taste of the meat that Lu Kang brought out.

So after seeing the food and grass that Lu Kang took out, Liu Zheng immediately expressed his gratitude to Lu Kang.

"Prefect Lu Kang is like this, then I will not refuse, thank you."

After Liu Zheng thanked Lu Kang, the two walked into the tent of the Chinese army logically.There are not many decorations in Liu Zheng's camp, it is very simple, a few tables, placed around, and a few chairs, it's as simple as that.

Surrounded by Lu Jun, Lu Jun and some cronies, Lu Kang sat aside.

"Prefect Lu Kang, why did Yuan Shu suddenly bring people to attack your Lujiang River? I heard that he was still attacking Hulao Pass with Yuan Shao and others a few days ago?"

It was already last year that Yuan Shu, Yuan Shao and others attacked Hulao Pass. Although Liu Zheng knew about it, he was not very clear about some things after Yuan Shu left Hulao Pass.

So I was a little curious and wanted to ask Lu Kang about it.

Since Lu Kang came to thank Liu Zheng, he didn't mind talking to Liu Zheng about other things first, especially about Yuan Shu. Lu Kang didn't mind even more. explained.

"My lord Liu Zheng, you don't know that half a year ago, Yuan Shu was rewarded by the imperial court and became the new Nanyang prefect."

Speaking of it, this matter is still related to the Yellow Turban Army. The Nanyang prefect three years ago was killed by Zhang Mancheng and others because of the Yellow Turban Army's uprising. Later, in order to suppress the Yellow Turban Army, the imperial court sent Jiang Xia Duwei Qin Jie to take over the post of Nanyang Prefect .

It's a pity that Qin Jie also had a bad life. During the battle with Liu Zheng, he was killed by Liu Zheng.

At this point, the seat of the prefect of Nanyang was vacant, because Nanyang was still under the control of the Yellow Turban Army at that time. Long after the Yellow Turban Army was destroyed, Zhang Ning, Zhao Hong and others occupied Nanyang until later. Ning and others retreated to Lingling County and defected to Liu Zheng, and Nanyang returned to the imperial court.

At that time, Yuan Shu was promoted to be the prefect of Nanyang because he followed Huangfusong for his meritorious deeds.

"After Yuan Shu became the prefect of Nanyang, he then occupied Runan County. Their Yuan family was already very powerful in Runan. So in order to strengthen themselves, they naturally took a fancy to me, Lujiang."

"A month ago, Yuan Shu was preparing the food for the spring and wanted me to give him 20 shi of grain and grass. He, Yuan Shu, followed Yuan Shao to rebel and attack the imperial court. I would not join him in such a rebellious act. I refused directly. "

"Yuan Shu was outraged, so he used this as an excuse to bring people to attack me. Within a month, he occupied all parts of Lujiang County, and only my county is still struggling."

Lu Kang's description was more detailed, and it was much clearer than what Liu Zheng heard from Lu Jun before. After all, Lu Jun could only make long stories short because of time constraints.

"So, although Yuan Shu's people have withdrawn from Lujiang County, they still occupy other counties in Lujiang County?"

Lu Kang nodded with displeasure.

"Yes, although the danger in Lujiang City is now lifted, other places are still occupied by Yuan Shu's soldiers and horses. It is not so easy to fight back. Yuan Shu still has tens of thousands of soldiers and horses under his command."

Lu Kangyu said something to Liu Zheng earnestly.

It stands to reason that since Liu Zheng has helped Lu Kang beat Yuan Shu away, it is also possible to continue helping Lu Kang fight back to other places in Lujiang, but this time Liu Zheng did not take the initiative to take this matter on his own. down.

He didn't speak, but nodded in understanding.

Lu Kang didn't know what to say, but Lu Jun on the side was a little anxious. Seeing that Liu Zheng was not as active as he was in Yichun at the beginning, Lu Jun hurriedly asked Liu Zheng.

"Brother Liu, what my uncle meant was to ask you, can you help my uncle drive Yuan Shu's people out of Lujiang?"

Lu Kang was embarrassed to speak, so he could only let his nephew behind him speak.

After all, Lu Jun and Liu Zheng had some friendship, so it was better for Lu Jun to speak these words than Lu Kang said.

Liu Zheng seemed to understand that Lu Jun would say that, but he didn't immediately agree.

Instead, he hesitated for a moment before continuing.

"Brother Lu, I'm here to help you rescue Lujiang, it's actually out of your face, if you let me go against Yuan Shu, I'm afraid..."

Chapter 427 Expel Yuan Shu

Liu Zheng didn't refuse, nor did he agree immediately.

The reason why he didn't refuse was that Liu Zheng wanted to give Lu Kang, Lu Jun and others a good impression, but he didn't agree, because Liu Zheng was still weighing the pros and cons.

Helping Lu Kang repel Yuan Shu is not a difficult task. After seeing Yuan Shu's soldiers and horses, Liu Zheng already has an intuitive understanding of Yuan Shu's strength, not to mention that he still has more than 9000 soldiers and horses under his command , even with only 5000 people, Liu Zheng dared to fight Yuan Shu.

It's just that fighting this battle is easy, and there is no benefit at all. Why did Liu Zheng do this?

"Master Liu Zheng, is there any difficulty?"

Lu Jun opened his mouth, but Liu Zheng didn't agree, and Lu Kang understood that Liu Zheng had some scruples, so it was useless to continue to let Lu Jun talk, so he directly talked to Liu Zheng himself.

"It's like this, Prefect Lu Kang. You know my identity if you think about it."

Liu Zheng was not in a hurry to talk about Yuan Shu with Lu Kang, but first talked about his identity.

"Yeah. I know."

What Liu Zheng said was naturally his identity as a traitor.He once participated in the Yellow Turban Army, and even later opposed the imperial court and occupied Jiaozhou. This kind of thing is not a traitor, but what is it.

Compared with the name of the anti-thief, Liu Zheng hopes that others will call his soldiers the Rebel Army.

After all, it can be regarded as one of the uprising army.

"Since Prefect Lu Kang knows that I am a traitor, if I help you drive Yuan Shu back, then you and I will be deeply involved. What will Yangzhou and the court say? Governor Kang, do you understand?"

When Liu Zheng said a word, Lu Kang's expression suddenly sank.

What Liu Zheng said seems to be for Lu Kang's sake, but in fact Liu Zheng is also pointing out his own identity. If Lu Kang doesn't mind, Liu Zheng can understand that Lu Kang's attitude towards the court and even the Yangzhou pastor There is not much nostalgia over there. If Lu Kang doesn't mind, Liu Zheng really doesn't mind helping Lu Kang.

But if Lu Kang minded, then Liu Zheng really didn't need to help Lu Kang, because even if he helped Lu Kang, Lu Kang's mind was still thinking about the imperial court, Liu Yao, the Yangzhou shepherd, and he could do anything for the imperial court at any time. Liu Zheng made a move.

In this case, Liu Zhengfan could not help Lu Kang, but had to leave here as soon as possible.

Lu Kang, who fell into a deep state, didn't speak for a while.

After a long silence, he spoke to Liu Zheng.

"On the side of the court, I have my own words, but there is no need to care about Liu Yao, the shepherd of Yangzhou. I can see through Liu Yao. When it comes to important matters, he doesn't care about them, Yangzhou Mu and I are not subordinates, he has no right to interfere in my internal affairs."

"Not only that, if he blames it in the future, I will ask him why he didn't care when I sent him to ask for help!"

In fact, Lu Kang sent several of his sons to ask for help this time, and the most important force for asking for help was put on Liu Yao.

Because in this vicinity, the only person who can deal with Yuan Shu is Yangzhou Shepherd Liu Yao. The other prefects don't have this strength, but after waiting for so many days, they didn't see Liu Yao's troops coming at all. Lu Kang has given up on Liu Yao.

When Liu Zheng heard what Lu Kang said, he knew it well.

"I understand, Prefect Lu Kang, to expel Yuan Shu and take back Lujiang, I promise you. Of course, I am not because of your request, I am for the people of Lujiang."

Liu Zheng's righteous words were mainly because he didn't want Lu Kang to have too much psychological burden.

Seeing Liu Zheng agree, Lu Kang also smiled.

"Then thank you, Master Liu Zheng."

After discussing the business, Lu Kang didn't stay too long in Liu Zheng's barracks.After everyone chatted for a while, Lu Kang took his people and left from here.

Silent all night.

Liu Zheng was not in a hurry to find trouble with Yuan Shu, but now settled down temporarily outside Lujiang City.

In the early morning of the second day, he set off for the location of Yuan Shu's army.

Shu County is only fifty miles away from the Lujiang River.

It was originally a small county under the jurisdiction of Lujiang City. Because of the short distance, most people here have some relatives with Lujiang.

After Yuan Shu's army retreated from the Lujiang River, they temporarily settled in Shucheng.

In one day, Yuan Shu had recovered from his panic. In Shucheng, he took advantage of some soldiers and horses, and firmly controlled Shucheng. Other soldiers and horses.

During a period of time, more than 3000 of his subordinates gathered in Shucheng, and the number continued to increase.

"Have you found out, who is the one who defeated Ji Ling?"

"I've found out. My people went to the outside of Lujiang City overnight to inquire about the news. It is said that the person who defeated Ji Ling was Liu Zheng!"

Zhang Xun immediately told Yuan Shu the news he found out.

Yuan Shu, who was sitting on the chair, frowned when he heard the word Liu Zheng, and at the same time, his whole expression became a little unsightly.

"Liu Zheng! If it was him, then General Ji Ling's defeat is understandable."

Yuan Shu has naturally heard of Liu Zheng. Compared with other people who have heard of Liu Zheng, Yuan Shu has a more intuitive understanding, because he once followed Huangfusong to encircle and suppress the Yellow Turban Army. At that time, Liu Zheng's name was already known by Yuan Shu. Yes, especially after Liu Zheng went to Luoyang to fight Yuan Shao himself, and even had a direct fight with Cao Cao.

Yuan Shu heard from Yuan Shao and Cao Cao that they praised Liu Zheng, so Yuan Shu has always been very jealous of Liu Zheng.

It's just that Liu Zheng has always been in Jiaozhou, why did he appear in Lujiang County in Yangzhou?

This point made Yuan Shu very puzzled.

"My lord, although I don't know how Lu Kang got involved with Liu Zheng, what makes us more troublesome now is that Liu Zheng seems to intend to help Lu Kang deal with us. We have received news that Liu Zheng's army has been removed from the Lujiang is leaving, and it is coming towards us in Shu County."

"Liu Zheng's men are already coming towards us?"

Yuan Shu was even more surprised when he heard what Zhang Xun said, and immediately stood up from his chair.

"Yes, according to the distance, it won't be long before we arrive outside Shu County."

"Go to the tower immediately and gather all the people!"

Yuan Shu felt a little scared immediately, and immediately issued his own order.

Zhang Xun, Yang Hong and the others did not dare to be negligent, and according to Yuan Shu's order, all the soldiers in the city were dispatched, and Yuan Shu himself hurried to the tower of Shucheng.

Not long after, Liu Zheng's army really appeared outside the city.

Chapter 428 Lobbying Yuan Benchu

When Liu Zheng led his [-] soldiers and horses to the city of Shucheng, Yuan Shu hurried to the battlements to observe.

Putting his head out from a distance, Yuan Shu had already seen Liu Zheng in front of the team. Liu Zheng's identity was still very recognizable among soldiers and horses. He was dressed in armor and a red cape, fluttering in the wind.