Back in Jiecheng, Lu Bu wrote a letter to the fourth brother.

The content of the letter was probably to make him ready to receive the Qiang people, and specially ordered Gao Shun to lead troops to escort him along the way. This matter can only be handed over to Gao Shun to be the most assured.

The Qiang people's move north to the state may put a heavy burden on the local people for now.

But in the long run, it's a great time. It can not only promote the exchange and integration between ethnic groups, but also fill a large number of vacant labor forces.

The meal should be eaten one bite at a time, and the road should be taken step by step.

If you want to make the state prosperous and prosperous, it is certainly not something that can be completed in three or five years, at least ten or twenty years, or even longer.

Xie Cheng didn't stay for two days, Lu Bu led hundreds of horsemen to leave, and after coming out for so many days, it was time to go back.

Along the way to the south, after more than ten days of trekking, I finally returned to Chang'an, which I had not seen for a long time.

Recently, the general Zhang Wen's hair is almost gray.

The three-way army, both of which have retreated to Guanzhong, and only Dong Zhuo's right-hand army is still holding on in Longxian.

Knowing that Lu Bu led the remnants of his troops back, Zhang Wen's face finally disappeared a lot, Lu Bu was an extremely strong general, he could come back safe and sound, Zhang Wen was extremely happy in his heart.

After Lu Bu entered the city, Gai Xun was the first to come to the door. For the events of that day, he felt guilty in his heart, after all, he had only given Lu Bu so many people, and he didn't send anyone to answer it later.

Now that he saw Lu Bu come back completely, Gai Xun also had a matter on his mind.

However, Lu Bu looked at Gai Xun's eyes, full of surprise: "General Gai, what's wrong with you?" ”

Lu Bu clearly remembered that when he was stationed in Hanyang, Gai Xun was still very energetic, even if the grain and grass were robbed, he didn't panic too much, as if nothing in the world could knock him down.

And now in just two months, the hair of this famous Liangzhou general has been frosted white, and he is old like a twilight old man.

You must know that Gai Xun is only forty-five years old this year, and he is still a long way from half a hundred years old.

Gai Xun didn't say anything about this, just shook his head and sighed, saying that he had looked away.

That night, Zhang Wen set up a banquet in the mansion. The first is to celebrate Lu Bu's return, and the second is to take the opportunity to ask his generals what to do next.

The pressure exerted by the imperial court every once in a while, and he really couldn't bear it.

At first, he wanted to take the opportunity of counterinsurgency to increase his reputation like Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun, but it turned out to be a hot potato, which made him miserable.

If you don't do it well, you will lose your official position and get dismissed.

The generals present heard the commander's question, and they were a little angry, and directly shouted that they would lead troops to raze the rebels tomorrow; If the temper is slightly better, it is recommended to keep a stable word, and it is recommended to guard the pass.

Zhang Wen had a headache about this, if the attack worked, the left and center armies would not have been beaten so badly.

As for seeking stability, he was willing, but the court didn't agree.

The Son of Heaven has already put down his words, and he wants to see the report at the end of the year, and if he can't win, he will let Zhang Wen pack up his things and get out. His position as a general of the general and chariot cavalry, some people want to do it.

Zhang Wen could only look at Lu Bu and wanted to hear the opinion of this flying general.

As early as the year before last, he had heard of Lu Bu's deeds of breaking Xianbei, so he should have a unique opinion on dealing with aliens.

However, Lu Bu's answer was destined to disappoint Zhang Wen.

"The last general thinks that if he marches again at this time, the chances of victory are slim, and it is the best policy to stick to the Guanzhong." Lu Bu replied calmly under the gaze of everyone.

As soon as these words came out, someone immediately ridiculed: "I have heard that General Lu is brave, and when I see it today, it is nothing more than that." ”

Lu Bu followed the voice and looked, the person who spoke was about forty years old, with a good appearance, wearing armor and a drape, and it seemed that he should also be a general.

"A strong enemy is not terrible, but if you are afraid, you are afraid of dying at the hands of your own family." Lu Bu took a sip of wine and said seemingly casually.

"Do you suspect that there is an enemy hidden among us?" The man's tone was obviously displeased, and he questioned Lu Bu.

"It's not a suspicion, it's definitely there."

Lu Bu was sure that if there was no internal response, how could the rebels succeed in cutting off the food and grass of the three armies at the same time, and repeatedly took them by surprise and lost their troops.

When the generals heard Lu Bu's analysis, they suddenly believed eight points in their hearts, and gritted their teeth with resentment on their faces, no wonder they were unfavorable in the battle, it turned out that there were internal ghosts hidden in the army, and their plan of action was revealed to the rebels.

"Then tell me, who is inside?" The man seemed to realize this, and looked at Lu Bu with sharp eyes, as if he wanted to see through all the thoughts of this young man.

"If I knew, would I have spent so much on my lips and tongue?" Lu Bu asked rhetorically, this question is too unlevel.

Later, Lu Bu learned that the man who argued with him, surnamed Tao Mingqian, and the word Gongzu, that is, the future Xuzhou Thorn History, is still serving in the army under Zhang Wen.

Tao Qian was born in the seventh year of Emperor Shun's Yongjian, and he is fifty and three this year, and he looks like he is only in his forties.

inadvertently dug up the intelligence that seeped into the army, Zhang Wen was shocked, and naturally he would not mention the matter of entering the army again. If you don't find out this inner room, don't think about living in peace in the future.

The banquet dispersed, and Zhang Wen left Lu Bu alone.

The intention is self-evident, since this matter was brought up by Lu Bu, then he is in charge.

Originally, Zhang Wen's most trusted person was Sun Jian, but not long ago, Sun Jian was recruited by the imperial court as a speaker and directly summoned to Luoyang.

In the days that followed, Lu Bu investigated in Chang'an City, which seemed serious, but in fact it was just a formality.

At the beginning of October, Jingzhao Yin Sima Fang was recruited by the imperial court and worshiped as the doctor of Guanglu. The vacant position of Jing Zhaoyin, Zhang Wen recommended Gai Xun, and as for the Hanyang County Guard, Fu Xie held it.

At this time, the Han army garrison in Longxian County, the generals kneeling in the tent didn't even dare to gasp.

Dong Zhuo sat on the couch, and roared with a black face that was almost roaring: "Say, who attacked the general's grain and grass yesterday!" ”

"It's a Qiang." The general who escorted the grain and grass knelt on the ground, not daring to look up at Dong Zhuo at all, his legs trembled, and he replied resignedly.

After learning that the Han armies on the left and central routes had retreated, Dong Zhuo was overjoyed, which meant that he had no worries and no worries, so he relaxed his vigilance. Just yesterday, the grain transport team was suddenly attacked by the Qiang people, and they seized the grain and grass he had provided for the past two months.

Dong Zhuo's thick eyebrows were raised, staring at the general who answered, and his words were full of manic and murderous intent: "Do you see clearly? ”

"It's really a Qiang person, even if you eat the bear's heart and leopard gall, you will never dare to deceive the lord!" The grain transport officer said loudly, his head thumping on the ground, and blood oozed from his forehead, and he didn't dare to reach out to wipe it.