Chapter 462: The Decline of the Lu Family

Lu Xun was a little confused!

After his identity was exposed, Lu Xun thought that Dong Qi would teach him some lessons, but unexpectedly, Dong Qi actually mentioned it lightly without any embarrassment. This made Lu Xun wonder why Dong Qi was so polite to him?

Yes, why should Dong be polite to Lu Xun!

He is now a thousand years old, a dignified king of Liang, and he is in charge of the power of life and death in Guanzhong, below one person and above ten thousand people. Or, even more so?

And Lu Xun is just an ordinary student of the three subjects... Well, even if he is not an ordinary student of the three subjects, he is suspected of a spy. After all, he belongs to Jiangdong, so Dong Qi should not be polite to him. Lu Xun is really a little confused.

But Dong Qi knew that Lu Xun's future achievements were definitely not unusual!

Dong Qi said: "Lu Xun, I know that your Lu family is a Jiangdong clan. You are also a capable person, why should you come to Chang'an?"

Lu Xun smiled bitterly, "It is said that the Lu family may have been the Jiangdong clan, but now... our Lu family is divided into two branches. One is in Wujun, and Xun was born in Wujun. The ancestor of the family Lu Xian served as the captain of the Luoyang City Gate before the Jiao Bids plotted against him. When the Jiao Bids plotted against him, Ma Yuanyi gathered the bandits in Luoyang to attack Nangong. The ancestor of the family was killed by the rebels... Since then, the Lu family of the Wujun has become a little declining!"

Dong Qi nodded.

Dong Ji had already reported what Lu Xun said to Dong Qi.

Before this, Dong Qi's branch thought Lu Xun was Lu Kang, the prefect of Lujiang. Later, he realized that he was only the same clan.

Lu Xun continued: "The Lu family has been in Jiangdong for more than 200 years and has a wealthy family. His father Jun was originally the commander of Jiujiang. With the support of Zu Kanggong, he finally saved the foundation of the Lu family in Wujun. But the good times did not last long... When Xun was ten years old, the Grand Tutor was in trouble. Qin Gong was so angry that he vomited blood and died. In the Jiangdong continent! The You bandits in Xuzhou took the opportunity to raise troops. His father was killed by the You bandits in order to protect Jiujiang."

What Lu Xun mentioned is the Yao thief, Liu Yao.

"Later, Li Guo ordered the Youth thief to be the governor of Yangzhou. In order to protect the Lu family in Wujun, Congzu promised to surrender to the Youth thief. Not long after, Sun Bofu launched a massacre in Wujun. First, the Gujia Fort was destroyed, followed by the Lu family's property in Wujun, all of which were... Fortunately, Xun and his younger brother were studying at Zukanggong at that time, so they survived. Later, Sun Bofu captured Lujiang, and the Lu family was forced to lose their foundation and fled to Jiangxia for refuge.

Qiansui may not know that the Lu family is now much better than that...

First, a branch of Wujun was destroyed, and then left his hometown. Liu Jing had a reputation for becoming a virtuous person, but in fact he was controlled by the Jingxiang clan. After the ancestor arrived in Jiangxia, he often encountered the exclusion and suspicion of the Jingxiang clan. If he had not retreated from the ancestor, I was afraid that even Jiangxia would not be able to stay in my Lu family."

Dong Qi seemed to be talking to himself, "This Jingxiang clan is so powerful?"

Lu Xun smiled bitterly, "Jiangdong is xenophobic, Jingxiang is like this... If I hadn't had my ancestors still had some value to use, I wouldn't have gained a foothold in Jiangxia at all. Even so, in the past few years, the Lu family has fallen into a third-rate gateway. Moreover, the descendants of the Lu family lived in Jingxiang, and their lives were quite difficult. Seeing this situation, Xun left Jiangxia, which was called studying, but in fact, it was to escape from Jingxiang.

My cousin Lu Ji (son of Lu Kang) pretended to be studying in Chengdu and brought his clan Lu Kai into Sichuan. Now that Xichuan is in war, he still doesn't know life or death. My brother Lu Mao stayed in Jiangxia because he was old and sick, and was appointed as the Minister of Cao Lingshi of Jiangxia. And I went to Chang'an."

Dong Qi only knew that the Lu family was suppressed in Jiangxia, but he did not expect that it would be so miserable.

"So, your Lu family... is over?"

Lu Xun's smile became more and more bitter, "Although it can't be said to be over, the actual situation is almost the same. Now, I'm just surviving."

Dong Qi nodded and said, "You should know that although I have no idea, it does not mean that others will think so. My good girl likes you, but if you have no ability, you will inevitably hear some bad words... Well, even if you can go to high school for the imperial examination in the future."

Lu Xun's expression was gloomy and he lowered his head.

He also knew that Dong Qi was not making excuses, but saying the truth. In fact, there are already such rumors in the three studies. Especially when the imperial examinations were promulgated, the first examination in the spring boudoir was approaching, and the rumors became more and more.

Some people say: Lu Xun will definitely be the top scorer in high school this time!

Nothing else, just because of Cai Jie, he will definitely be the top star.

There are many such rumors. But Lu Xun can't refute it... Even if he is really capable of becoming the top star, he will not be able to raise his head and chest in the future. Now that Dong Qi said this, Lu Xun knows that it is the truth. But what can I do? Should I abandon Cai Jie?

Lu Xun can't do it...

Dong Qi smiled calmly, "Don't underestimate yourself! Lu Xun, I know you are a capable guy. Even if you don't have the imperial examination, you will be able to make a name for yourself in the future. It seems that you have heard some rumors and are very distressed now. Is that true?"

“That’s right!”

"I didn't regard you as an outsider, nor did I want to say anything false... Lu Xun, I don't want you to participate in the imperial examination."

"ah?"

Lu Xun raised his head in surprise and looked at Dong Qi.

Dong Qi said: "The imperial examination is just a means to buy the hearts of scholars. I believe you know that the reason why I issued the imperial examination laws is to give poor scholars a way out, and on the other hand... I don't want to have a clan like the old Yuan family in Guanzhong to control or interfere with the government affairs in the future. Lu Xun, I will give you a chance now, but I don't know if you can grasp it."

Lu Xun hurriedly bowed and said, "Please give a clear statement!"

"Can you know if the Zhou Lang in Jiangdong?"

Lu Xun was stunned at first, then nodded and said, "But the song was wrong, is Zhou Gongjin from Zhou Langgu?"

“That’s right!”

Dong Qi stood up, picked up a map of Jingxiang tanned from the desk, and expanded it, let Lu Xun come forward to watch.

"Now, I have control over the four counties in Jingnan. It's a pity that Zhou Gongjin obstructed him, so the land of Jingnan could not stabilize. I had dealt with him, and I was indeed a guy with means. My literary and military skills were extraordinary, especially in the navy. I was in Jingxiang, and I had a Jinfan Camp. The navy commander Gan Ning was extremely brave, but under Zhou Yu's attack, he was defeated in a row."

Dong Qi stared at Lu Xun, "I want you to help me turn this situation around, bring Zhou Yu's head to be my betrothal gift!

Lu Boyan, do you dare to respond?”

After Dong Qi finished speaking, he looked at Lu Xun very quietly.

Use the future naval commander of the Eastern Wu to deal with the current naval commander...

Maybe you can succeed, maybe you will fail. But you have to try it, otherwise it will be a hidden danger if you let Zhou Yu hang around the river. If Jingnan is unstable, Jingbei will be difficult to calm down. If Jingxiang is unstable, Jiangdong is unstable and Yuzhou is unstable. If Yangyu is unstable, the world will be unstable!

Dong Qi is a gamble, and the outcome is unknown.

Lu Xun obviously could not have thought that Dong Qi appointed him such an important thing, but he couldn't speak for a moment.

Yes, I think his reputation is not prominent. Although it cannot be said that his family was destroyed, it is almost the same. It was indeed beyond Lu Xun's expectations that Dong Qi could trust him so much and value him. After a long time, Lu Xun gritted his teeth and bowed to Dong Qi again.

"Students will never let down Qiansheng's high hopes. They will not take Zhou Yu's head and will not set foot in Chang'an."

Dong Qi smiled, "Since that's the case, then you can prepare. I will ask Shi Tao to cancel your academic status in the third school and spend more time with Wen Ji before going to the battle. At least make it clear to her, don't let her think that I am using this excuse to block you. In another month, a batch of baggage will be transferred from Xichuan to Wuling. You will set off with that batch of baggage... Tell Gan Ning that I want Jinfan Camp to be unobstructed in the river."

"Student, understand!"

*******

With the arrival of cold winter, the river water is frozen.

After the defeat of Baima, Yuan Shao took advantage of the cold winter when the river was frozen and forced to cross the river, and confronted Cao Cao at the city of Puyang.

Yuan Shao can be said to have invested a lot in this battle.

The 600,000 Jizhou army really poured over 90% of the troops in Jizhou, and launched a tug-of-war in Puyang.

Cao Cao had no choice but to mobilize his troops and drew 200,000 troops from Qingzhou, plus the troops from Yanzhou and Yuzhou, a total of 400,000.

The total force of both sides reached a million.

From Puyang to Cangting, millions of troops were entangled in a mixed manner, forming a twisted shape. The joint camps cost hundreds of miles, and wars of different sizes occurred every day. At least a hundred people, and at most tens of thousands of people became endless.

It’s no longer possible for Cao Cao to think about it!

Such a situation can only fight to the death. It is similar to the Luoyang War several years ago, but the fight between the two sides is even more tragic.

At the same time, Liu Bei also made up his mind...

In late November, Xu You went on a mission to Jiangdong. In addition to returning the thirteen counties of Danyang County, he also ceded Chaisang and Sun Ce from Jiujiang to ensure that Sun Ce would not send troops to attack him. Liu Bei immediately dispatched Ju Hu, who was stationed in Jiujiang, and 80,000 Danyang soldiers to surrender to Runan.

It is necessary to quell the war in Runan in one fell swoop and open the door to Yingchuan!

In his letter to Guan Yu, Liu Bei used an extremely stern tone for the first time, ordering Guan Yu to end the Battle of Runan before mid-spring of the following year.
Chapter completed!