Chapter 295 Lu Zhis New Disciples (1/2)
Chapter 296 – Lu Zhi's New Disciples
The brief contact between Silver Axe Legion horsemen and Xiongnu ended within a day as Batu, the Xiongnu grand commander, decided to retreat and abandon the slaves.
Lu Zhi and the infantries entered Ji City later and began rescuing the captured civilians.
Xu Huang chased after Xiongnu main forces. However, their warhorses were faster than Xu Huang Army's warhorses. They could not keep up and lost track of the Xiongnu after the sunset.
Dejected, Xu Huang apologized to everyone in the clan chat.
Xu Huang: ”I'm sorry. We lost them.”
Lu Zhi: ”No harm. Just come back first.”
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11 PM.
Xu Huang, Zhao Yun, and Tian Yu arrived at Ji City, exhausted.
Zhao Yun and Tian Yu did not help much in the last fight as they could only fire a few crossbow bolts at the Xiongnu from the backline.
Zhao Yun did not mind it as he understood that it was near impossible to fight against Xiongnu in a melee confrontation. They were using short bows and projectiles as their primary weapons, after all.
Tian Yu, on the other hand, did not like it. He thought that he would get into a direct fight, so he was disappointed.
By the time they entered the city, Lu Zhi and the other infantries already provided first-aid and distributed food to the rescued locals. With the army and the strong looking soldiers, the rescued civilians were relieved and grateful for the help.
The corner of Zhao Yun's mouth revealed a smile, but his light frown showed his complicated feeling. He was supposed to be Ji City Governor, but he had to yield the city to Tong's subordinates now.
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Next morning.
Xu Huang and his men resumed the scouting and tracing the current whereabouts of the Xiongnu.
Lu Zhi summoned Zhao Yun and Tian Yu, wanting to explain about the authority stuff.
The dejected Zhao Yun entered the city hall, expecting to hear that he had to surrender the city to Tong.
”Sir Zhao Yun, under the current circumstance, we will temporarily protect the city until Lord Gongsun Zan sends an army to protect the civilians.”
Zhao Yun was taken aback by the promise. It was unusual for the warlord to give up a city easily.
”Are you returning the city to Lord Gongsun when their army arrives?”
”Yes. Our young master has ordered us to repel the foreign invaders as it is his duty to protect the country. Do you think we should be fighting each other for the power struggling reason and ignore the threat of Xiongnu?”
”N-No.”
”Besides, he and Lord Gongsun both were once my apprentices. They have no reason to fight each other.”
Lu Zhi grinned while Zhao Yun stared at Lu Zhi in disbelieved.
”T-They trained under y-you?”
”Yes. I'm very proud of them. That's why I'm working for one of my apprentices.”
Tian Yu, who was tagging along with Zhao Yun, stared at the scholar in admiration. To train two warlords who held a great influence on this land was significant.
Shamelessly, Tian Yu muttered, ”C-Can I be your apprentice, too?”
”Oh? What's your name?”
”Tian Yu, sir.”
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In history, Tian Yu was also an influential figure during the Three Kingdoms Period.
In his young age, he was under the care of Liu Bei. However, he returned to his hometown to care for his aging mother and served Gongsun Zan. Liu Bei, who noticed Tian Yu's hidden talent, lamented sadness when he parted.
As Tian Yu advanced within Gongsun Zan's ranks, Wang Men betrayed Gongsun Zan and invaded the county that Tian Yu was protecting. Tian Yu proved his talent by confronting Wang Men and shaming him into retreat.
Unfortunately, Gongsun Zan failed to notice his talent, so he did not appoint or promote him to a more important position.
After Gongsun Zan committed suicide because he lost to Yuan Shao. Tian Yu was persuaded by his friend to join Cao Cao, which he agreed.
During the period of his career under the Cao Family, he showed his talent in many battles, but he was outshined by Cao Cao's top talented personnel.
Tian Yu gained a few significant achievements later in the later days of his life. He defended and defeated Gu Jin, the Wuwan King who invaded the northern territories. He also participated in the defense of Xiangyang during Zhuge Liang's 5th Northern Campaign.
Because many famous generals achieved many deeds and left behind legendary tales, Tian Yu did not get much of a spotlight from the historians despite that he was also a general who excelled at defensive tactics.
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Lu Zhi glanced back and forth between Zhao Yun and Tian Yu. These two were also hidden gems in this era of chaos, just like Tong.
'Ah, I want another apprentice again. Teaching that brat Zhou Cang was frustrating. Teaching a good seedling might improve my mood.'
Lu Zhi grinned, ”Well, since we have to protect the city while we are waiting for the rightful force, I can teach both of you a few tricks to govern the city. How about it, are you willing to learn from me?”
Tian Yu knelt without a hesitation, ”I am willing!”
Zhao Yun had a wry smile on his face. Pondering a bit, he also knelt, ”I am willing! Zhao Yun greets master Lu!”
”Tian Yu greets master Lu!”
Lu Zhi laughed and took them along as he worked in the city hall. He spent the rest of the day teaching the two youngsters, who had no idea that Lu Zhi slowly brainwashed them.
'I get to foster two more geniuses and scores two talented officers for Tong. I hit two birds in one stone once again, HAHAHA!'