When he came back from drinking, Lu Bu had two more things in his hands.

In his left hand, he held the wooden mouse, which was later called a rattle, and it cost thirteen dollars; Curled up in his arms is a small black cat that is only a little bigger than a palm, which is said to have been trafficked from the Great Food Country of the Western Regions through the Silk Road.

As soon as he came back to Luoyang for the first time, Lu Bu saw that the noble lady in Luoyang liked to play with this kind of well-behaved little beast, so he also pondered to bring one to Wei Niang.

But I didn't expect that the price of this little thing was even more expensive than the price of ordinary war horses, and Lu Bu's year's worth of money was converted into cash, 120,000 yuan.

The price of this little thing is 150,000 yuan.

As for the contradiction between him and Yuan Shu, it will definitely not be completely eliminated because of Cao Cao's banquet. Narrow-minded, this is Yuan Shu's temperament, coupled with the difference in identity background, he and Lu Bu are not destined to be people on the same path.

However, Yuan Benchu, who is now on duty under the general, can break the corporal and take the initiative to talk to Lu Bu without the difference in identity, and between the words, there seems to be a meaning to win over Lu Bu.

Lu Bu didn't deal with the Ten Standing Attendants, but he wouldn't go to He Jin. Maybe once he takes refuge in He Jin, the first person to ask for his life is the current Son of Heaven.

In the past, there was a choice, but now, there is no way out.

Back in the house, the young man named 'Ma Zhong' was also waiting in the guest hall.

Before going to drink with Cao Cao and the others, Lu Bu asked Chen Wei to take this person to see the doctor, and tied wooden blocks to the broken leg bones, although his movements were not as good as ordinary people, but at least he could walk upright with crutches.

After Lu Bu went to the hall and sat down, he inquired about Ma Zhong's injuries and illness, and called the steward, "Go and get two thousand dollars and give it to this strong man." ”

The steward took the order and left, counted the two thousand coins and put them in the money bag, and handed them over to Ma Zhong.

"Don't be grateful to me, your leg is lame, and I have a share of responsibility. Take this money, leave Luoyang City, and never come back, what kind of character Yuan Shu is, you should know better than me. ”

After Lu Bu finished speaking, he signaled that Ma Zhong could leave at any time.

Looking at the heavy money bag in his hand, and then at Lu Bu in the main position, the gratitude in Ma Zhong's heart was difficult to describe in words.

The former master killed him completely, but Lu Bu respected him, not only saved him from danger, but also asked people to take him to see a doctor and give him a gift to return to his hometown.

Isn't this the good master I was looking for!

Ma Zhong was in a agitated mood, put the money bag on the table, and walked to the hall on crutches. Immediately, the whole body fell straight down, knelt heavily on the ground, and after knocking three times, he replied with a fist: "The general is not a villain who is humble and ugly, saves him from danger, and gives money." Such courtesy and kindness, the villain has nothing to repay. In this life, Ma Zhong is willing to die for the general, be a slave and a servant, and go to the soup and fire. If you break this oath, you will be willing to suffer ten thousand arrows through your heart, and you will not die well!"

After speaking, Ma Zhong slammed his head on the ground again.

"What is the strong man doing, please get up quickly." Lu Bu got up from his position and walked towards Ma Zhong.

"If the general does not agree, the villain will not be able to kneel for a long time." As he spoke, Ma Zhong slammed his head on the ground again.

"Boy, you learned from me how you play tricks, right?" Cao Xing teased on the side, according to his understanding of the leader, Lu Bu is the person who does not eat this set, not to mention that Ma Zhong is ugly, wearing tattered clothes, and is no different from a beggar.

However, the next scene surprised Cao Xing.

Lu Bu walked in front of Ma Zhong and helped him up with his own hands, and his tone was sincere: "It is really an honor to be able to get the help of a strong man, Yuan Highway does not know people, and he abandons Your Excellency, this is his ignorance!" Your Excellency's riding and archery skills, it is difficult to find a person in ten thousand, if you want to follow me, Lu Mou is very welcome, but why do you have to make such a poisonous oath and trap yourself in death. ”

After hearing this, Ma Zhong broke free of Lu Bu's support, took two steps back, shouted 'Lord', knelt down with his fists clenched, and said passionately: "For the kindness of General Tu, loyalty is willing to repay with death!" ”

When Lu Bu saw Ma Zhong begging, he had the idea of subduing him, so that Yuan Shu could take it out and compete in front of the emperor, how could he be an ordinary general?

It doesn't matter if his leg is lame, as long as the hope in his heart is not extinguished, with a little effort, he will sooner or later become the sharpshooter with strong riding and shooting.

Those who practice martial arts, how can there be a truth that they will not encounter setbacks.

Some people have collapsed and become invalids; Some people, the more frustrated they are, the more courageous they become, break through the bottleneck, and be promoted to the ranks of the strong in one fell swoop.

When Ma Zhong became a beggar, he felt that there was no hope in life and began to give up on himself. It was the appearance of Lu Bu that gave him the dignity he deserved, made him glow with new fighting spirit, and returned to martial arts.

Outside the guest hall, the two guys who listened to the corner of the wall also stood up straight when the curtain came down in the hall.

The smile on Xi Ce's face was full of joy, and he hugged the white fox boy's shoulder to show closeness, and the corners of his mouth were full of smiles: "Guo Fengxiao, you lost again." ”

Guo Jia pursed his lips and snorted: "It's just luck." ”

May 23, fine.

This day is of great significance in the history of the Later Han Dynasty.

In the Chongde Palace, Liu Hong, the son of the Han Dynasty, made a major decision, recruiting 20,000 strong men in Luoyang West Park, conducting training and establishment, and setting up eight captains to take charge.

The list of candidates has been drawn up, namely: Right Captain Chun Yuqiong, Left Captain Jian Shuo, Auxiliary Army Right Captain Feng Fang, Auxiliary Army Left Captain Zhao Rong, Dian Military Captain Cao Cao, Lower Military Captain Bao Hong, Middle Military Captain Yuan Shao, and Upper Military Captain Lu Bu.

When the name of 'Lu Bu' was finally announced, the officials in the court were not calm, and many people even bluntly said that it was difficult for them to take on this great responsibility.

According to the rank of the eight captains set by the Son of Heaven, the captains of the upper military were in charge of all armies and were directly under the orders of the emperor, and even the general He Jin was also subject to his control.

How could such an important responsibility be carried out by a person with no background?

Liu Hong was too lazy to listen to the chatter of the officials, and directly waved his hand, and the secretaries didn't need to say much, this matter was decided.

Since five of these eight people are from relatives and families, some bigwigs turn a blind eye to this matter, and they don't care what others say, just take advantage of themselves.

The eight people who were summoned to the hall gave their hands to thank them, and the hundred officials were helpless, so they had to shout in unison: "Your Majesty Shengming." ”

After retreating from the court, Lu Bu walked out of the Chongde Hall with his front foot, and a court official rushed to catch up with him with his back foot, "General Lu, congratulations." I don't know if the general is free tonight, there are several jars of old wine there, and I want to invite the general to taste it. ”

"General Lu, the mansion has newly accepted eight singers from the Western Regions, dancing gracefully, please be sure to appreciate your face."

"General Lu, two days ago, I also got a treasure knife, blowing off my hair and cutting iron like clay, which is the so-called treasure knife for heroes......"

"General Lu......"

Seven or eight officials gathered around Lu Bu, chattering and arguing like sparrows in a noisy mountain.

Faced with the sudden invitation, Lu Bu was stunned for a moment, and then he understood, and he couldn't help sneering in his heart.

I remember when I first came to Luoyang, the officials regarded him as a mustard, sneering, laughing and scolding.

Later, the great destruction of Xianbei and the pacification of the moth thief, the Son of Heaven recruited him in Luoyang and awarded the Yulin Zhonglang General. Hundreds of officials know his merits and reputation, but they still despise it and avoid it.

Now, the Son of Heaven has appointed him as a military captain, and these officials, who despised him in the past, are cheeky, like old friends who have not seen him for a long time, and have begun to greet him with a smile.

This also made Lu Bu really feel for the first time that power and status are really a good thing.