Chapter 812 Young General vs. Rich Lady 115
The State of Lu was located in the southeast of the State of Wei. Its territory was crescent-shaped, wrapping around the southeastern side of the State of Wei and basically separating the State of Wei from the southernmost States of Song and Lu.
This time, the State of Lu took advantage of the westernmost State of Shu to attack Guangling City from the west, using it as a breakthrough point to occupy Pingyang City, and then divided the State of Wei with the State of Qi and the Northern Rong.
The three kingdoms all had a consensus that they had to first eliminate the Huo family army before they could peacefully annex the Wei Kingdom.
Lu Yongxin led tens of thousands of troops to join the main force and also brought food and water, temporarily driving the State of Lu out of the territory of the State of Wei.
The two sides did not fight much, but just tested each other. The State of Lu realized that there was no internal strife in the two cities, and retreated temporarily when seeing that the situation was not good.
To put it nicely, the Three Kingdoms were an alliance, but in fact, they all wanted the other side to make the first move so that they could reap the benefits, so they all dragged their feet and were unwilling to move first.
In the military camp of Guangling City.
Lu Yongxin took off his helmet and let out a long breath. "Lu State has only retreated temporarily. The damage is not serious. They will definitely come back again."
"But defeating the State of Lu this time is also a military achievement. It will give us more confidence in negotiating with Huo Xiao. Although I have joined the Huo family army, we still need to discuss the details of the arrangements."
At this point, several generals have accepted the fact that they will join the Huo family army. Needless to say, the soldiers under them are happy as long as there is food.
Chen Wen had always been excluded. Lu Yongxin did not bring him to this battle. He knew that he was suspected, but he did not show it on his face. When he heard that the generals were discussing matters, he also came.
The soldiers at the door did not stop him, as Chen Wen was a frequent visitor to the main tent.
Chen Wen stroked his beard, as if he didn't notice Lu Yongxin's vigilance at all, and said with a smile: "Since you want to talk, then let's talk properly. The affairs of a city are complicated, and it will take at least a day to talk. It would be best if we could invite General Huo to Guangling City to talk."
Lu Yongxin was a little surprised. He thought Chen Wen was going to persuade him to deal with Huo Xiao again. Chen Wen actually agreed?
Chen Wen said: "General, don't look at me like that. I know you doubt me, but I have assisted you for seven or eight years. I have been a soldier under you since you were a centurion."
"General, don't mind that I am weaker than other soldiers. I also plan everything for you. If you want to follow the emperor's orders, I will help you think of countermeasures. Now that you want to join the Huo family army, I will naturally help you gain more benefits."
"Many people heard about the poisoning plot that day. It was my idea, so I am indeed the most suspicious. But I have a clear conscience. If I find out who is behind this, I will kill him with my own hands!"
Chen Wen threw the suspicion onto all the generals. Seeing how frank Chen Wen was, Lu Yongxin felt that he was too distrustful of him.
Chen Wen and Geng Wei were the ones who had followed him the longest. Geng Wei listened to him in everything and had no special ideas. Chen Wen, on the other hand, did often offer suggestions and was indeed irreplaceable in value.
"I'm afraid Huo Xiao is relying on the food and is arrogant, and is unwilling to come to Guangling City for talks. I'd better take a few people to Pingyang City."
"Absolutely not!" Chen Wen was anxious. "You must be on guard against others. General, you are in a good position, but he may not be. If he has evil intentions and harms you, the Guangling army will be leaderless and you will be at his mercy."
"We sincerely invite him to visit Guangling City and ask the people in the city to write a letter to all the people, inviting General Huo to Guangling City. Huo Xiao is ambitious and likes to pretend that he loves the people like his own children. He will definitely come."
Lu Yongxin thought it would be okay to give it a try. He had been embarrassed enough anyway and didn't care about this time. If Huo Xiao refused, he would go and talk to him in person.
There was no other way. They had food, weapons, and the hearts of the people, so he could only bow his head.
Geng Wei went to invite the people with the letter, but he had no hope at first.
Zhao Hai went to see General Huo, ran over excitedly, hooked his arm around Geng Wei's shoulder, and the two of them were like brothers, very affectionate.
"Good boy, from now on we are brothers. If I eat a bite of meat, you will drink a bite of soup."
"General Huo is very easy to talk to. He heard that you are willing to join the Huo family army and the people in the city are willing to welcome the Huo family army into the city. He is very happy and will go to Guangling City to discuss in detail tomorrow."
"Do you have enough food? Do you want to take some back? But after tomorrow, the two cities will be one. The gods will send the food directly to Guangling City, saving the trouble of transportation."
Geng Wei couldn't resist this sudden enthusiasm, so he didn't ask for any food, just put down the gift and ran away.
The next day, the weather was clear and crisp in autumn. White clouds floated in the blue sky and the sun came out. It was just the right temperature, neither too cold nor too hot.
Huo Xiao was not wearing armor, but a long robe with narrow sleeves and a jade belt around his waist. He did not look like a general fighting on the battlefield, but rather like a handsome young man.
Of course, he was wearing gold-wire soft armor and a chest armor inside for double protection.
He only brought Zhao Shan and Zhao Hai with him. Yan Changfeng insisted on coming along, so he also came along.
Behind him, in addition to a team of Huo family soldiers, there were also Yan Changfeng's guards, totaling hundreds of people.
Lu Yongxin and his men greeted Huo Xiao at the gate. As soon as Huo Xiao entered the city gate, the people on both sides cheered. They wished that the Huo family army would take over Guangling City so that they could live a good life like the people in Pingyang City.
Huo Xiao was happy to see the dense crowds. There were not so many young and middle-aged people in Pingyang City. Those who joined the army had to go back to farm. There was no other way because there were not enough people.
There are slightly fewer women. During famine years, women and girls are the most likely to be abandoned. However, in the temple of the goddess, girls can receive food every month, and there will be more and more women in the future.
Having more men than women is not a good thing. Only a healthy population structure can develop steadily.
The Guangling army maintained order on the roadside in an orderly manner. After crossing the main street, they soon arrived at a rugged and majestic mansion.
The style is similar to that of the Huo family's general mansion, but there is no stone statue of Qilin at the door, and there are not so many auspicious beasts on the eaves. Not all generals' mansions are called general mansions. General mansions require a gift from the king. This place can only be called Lu's residence.
Lu Yongxin brought people to the main courtyard. The yard was deserted, with only a few trees, wild flowers and weeds.
He coughed dryly and said awkwardly, "I don't usually live here. I live in the military camp most of the time. There are only a few old servants at home. I cleaned it up in a hurry. I'm sorry for the poor hospitality. Please don't mind, nephew."
Huo Xiao expressed his understanding, "The general's mansion is similar. We are military men, and we don't like flowers and plants. This is good enough."
Chen Wen stepped forward and said, "The next room has been cleaned up. Everyone who comes here is a guest. There is no reason for us brothers to stand here. Let's all go to the next room to drink and eat meat."
Huo Xiao gave a look, and the Huo family army and the guards of the Yan Mansion dispersed.
Huo Xiao had no guards with him, and Lu Yongxin naturally did not bring any guards either. The generals on both sides who were in charge took their seats. The dishes were average, and there was nothing good, but Lu Yongxin took out the wine that he had collected for many years, and it was good wine.
"Let me offer a toast to my nephew first! You can come here because you trust me. I have nothing much to say, it's all in the wine."
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