My son, how could you be Lü Bu?!

Chapter 36 Wei Xu is overjoyed

As dusk approached.

Under Shen Pei's guidance, Lü Ping got to know several minor officials in the government office who would soon be working with him to recruit soldiers and maintain order in the city, as well as soldiers who had long since defected to Wang Yun.

Most of them are people who have not left their mark on history.

In reality, there were only two or three people who were familiar to Lü Ping and left a deep impression on him.

at this time.

Walking on the road leading to the Rangers' Camp.

The sun cast Lü Ping's shadow in varying shades.

Holding in his hand the conscription edict issued by Wang Yun and stamped with the governor's seal, responsible for recruiting soldiers, and carrying various local specialties given to him by his new colleagues, he reflected on everything that had happened that day.

Lu Ping was deep in thought.

Although he spent the whole day in the government office.

but...

He did not see Wang Yun, the governor of the province, for an entire day. Even the imperial edict for conscription was delivered by Shen Pei on his behalf.

It is said that Wang Yun, who is known for his clear sense of gratitude and hatred and his vengeful nature, is currently in a state of great difficulty in order to completely eliminate the Zheng family, and is dividing up the interests with various forces in the city.

As for Lord Wang Zhi, he did meet him.

However... the moment the Prince saw Lü Ping, his expression turned ashen, as if he had swallowed a green-headed fly. Lü Ping didn't go up to him and risk making a fool of himself.

At the entrance of the Ranger's Camp.

Led by Lü Bu and Cheng Lian, dozens of wandering knights stood, eagerly awaiting their arrival.

Seeing Lü Ping's figure, he finally slowly returned from afar.

The crowd was delighted and rushed forward to greet them.

"Father!"

"How is it?!" Lu Bulang asked in a loud voice as he watched his father's figure getting closer and closer.

"Why did Shen Pei send someone to summon you to the government office so early in the morning?!"

His loud voice made Lü Ping frown slightly.

He stood still.

He winked at Lü Bu, signaling him to come forward and take the large and small bags of local specialties from his shoulder.

Lu Bu, however, just stood there dumbfounded, staring at the conscription edict in Lu Ping's hand, eagerly awaiting his father's reply.

Seeing Lü Bu's reaction.

Lu Ping remained silent for a moment, then tightened his grip on the large and small bags on his shoulders, his knuckles turning slightly white, before taking another step towards Lu Bu and the others.

He became increasingly certain of Wang Yun's idea of ​​sending Lü Bu to Cai Yong for training to increase his intelligence.

of course.

The foolish Lü Bu lacked discernment.

Having served as the leader of a wandering knight-errant for so many years, Cheng Lian does possess some skill.

He observed the expressions of Lü Ping and Lü Bu, a thoughtful look appearing in his eyes. After a moment, he chuckled and called over the group of wandering knights around him to help his Lü Bo lighten his burden.

Of course.

Cheng Lian's keen eye went far beyond that. After receiving the large and small packages, he didn't forget to force the largest and heaviest package onto the bewildered Lü Bu.

then.

He then pretended to have just seen the imperial edict in Lü Ping's hand and asked a question out of curiosity.

"Uncle Lü".

"This is?"

Lu Ping's expression softened slightly.

He glanced discreetly at Lü Bu, who was staring at the object in his hand with a silly grin, sighed inwardly, and spoke calmly.

"The governor and my edict for recruiting soldiers."

"With a major battle imminent, the county is short of soldiers. The governor has granted me permission to recruit five hundred soldiers..."

This statement came out.

The expressions on the faces of the group of wandering knights who came to greet them faltered slightly.

But Lü Ping's words went far beyond that.

He spoke slowly, his expression calm.

The specific benefits are as follows:

"They are provided with food and drink, and are required to undergo daily training. Their monthly ration is two shi (a unit of dry measure), their annual salary is eight hundred coins, and they can receive three sheng (another unit of dry measure) of salt per month. They are also provided with one set of summer and one set of winter clothing per year."

"If there are any kills, each head will be rewarded with several thousand coins. The families of those who die in battle will be exempt from taxes and corvée labor. If they are granted official titles or ranks, their descendants will inherit them..."

Lu Ping spoke each sentence.

The group of wandering knights' breathing quickened.

In conclusion.

Among this group of wandering knights, some of those who hadn't been taken by Lü Ping to do something last night originally wanted to ask Lü Ping for justice, inquiring why he hadn't taken them along when he led people to do something important last night.

Upon hearing Lü Ping's words, they immediately forgot about what they had originally intended to ask.

The wandering knights looked at Lü Ping with burning desire.

If Lu Bo or Lu Zizhi were to say that he had homosexual tendencies, these wandering knights might immediately strip off their clothes and pounce on Lu Ping.

And it was among this group of wandering knights.

Having killed that member of the Zheng family's collateral branch last night and stopped the Zheng family's entourage from charging, Wei Yue, feeling he had done a good job and looking forward to Lü Ping's return so he could express his gratitude, was now mingling among them with his companions, laughing and joking.

Upon hearing that his master, Lü Bo, had received an order from Fang Bo to recruit soldiers, Wei Yue suddenly realized something and froze.

He gave a few urgent instructions to his companions, then left the crowd and hurried towards the place where his group of wandering knights often gathered.

......

North of the city.

Having heard that Lü Ping had made sarcastic remarks about Lord Wang a few days earlier, she feared that she would be retaliated against by Lord Wang because of her relationship with Lü Ping.

Because Lü Ping had recently gained considerable fame, Wei Xu did not want to distance himself too much from Lü Ping, fearing that others would misunderstand that his family was afraid of trouble. Therefore, he stayed in the Wei clan's gathering place and did not go out.

He took the opportunity to go out for a stroll and get some fresh air, and also to find out what was going on outside. Before he had gone far, he spotted Wei Yue hurrying in one direction.

Wei Xu's face lit up with joy, and he called out repeatedly.

"Wei Yue!"

"Wei Yue!"

"The name called just now wasn't yours?!"

"Still pretending you didn't hear me?!"

Seeing that Wei Yue, who usually greeted him whenever they met, treated him as nothing after just one day of work with Uncle Lü.

Wei Xu immediately became angry.

He quickly strode forward, reached out, and grabbed Wei Yue's sleeve tightly.

"Stop right there, sir!"

With Wei Xu gripping his sleeve tightly, it was clear he couldn't pretend he couldn't see it.

Wei Yue looked helpless and could only turn his head to look at Wei Xu, who was holding onto his family and preventing them from leaving to do important things.

He pretended to be unaware.

"I was wondering why I thought I heard someone call my name; it was Brother Xu!"

After that, Wei Yue didn't bother with pleasantries with Wei Xu and simply offered kind advice.

"Yue Shang has some urgent business. The sow at home is about to give birth, and I need to go back to take care of her."

"Brother, please let go."

As he spoke, Wei Yue tried to break free from Wei Xu's hands that were tugging at his sleeve.

just.

The more he struggled, the more forceful Wei Xu became.

"Yue-ge'er didn't tell me," Wei Xu said rather shamelessly.

"I won't let go!"

Wei Yue looked utterly helpless.

Before he could explain, Wei Xu voiced his curiosity and asked a series of questions.

"Brother Yue, tell me!"

"Is something good happening on Uncle Lü's side?! He sent you back to the camp to summon your gang of wandering knights?"