Chapter 295 Lu Zhis New Disciples (2/2)
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Xu Huang came back with an empty hand. The Xiongnu full-retreated and exited the border areas as they crossed the Great Wall and entered their territories.
Lu Zhi and the others also finished checking the damages in the city. As he worked, he also taught Zhao Yun and Tian Yu about city administration and the basics of managing a large scale organization.
Curious, Zhao Yun asked his new mentor, ”What have we lost to the nomads, master?”
”All of Ji's provisions, golds, clothes, and medicines. They didn't take any superficial treasure though.”
”Are they just simply robbing us?”
”A simple robbery won't expand across the country like this. You might not know this, these men also attacked Jinyang and attempted to siege the city.”
Lu Zhi did not hold back about the inside information. He told Zhao Yun and Tian Yu everything that he learned in the clan chat and the recent movements of Xiongnu Army. Since he had planned to rope in the two geniuses, it would not hurt to leak a couple secrets.
”Is this a wild scale invasion? They must be serious for taking over the Han.”
Lu Zhi sighed, ”They are stealing our resources while they are increasing theirs. Also, they attacked us when we are occupied with the power struggling and infighting. If I were Xiongnu, I would have made this move, too.”
”Is it possible to warn all lords to stop fighting?”
”Not until their territories are invaded. This is their nature.”
”The country is in peril, but they won't they help? Aren't they claimed that they are the successors of the Han Dynasty?”
”Again, Zilong. This is the nature of humanity. Warlords usually fight for their interest.”
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”Well, at least our young master understands about the priority. Just saying.”
Zhao Yun frowned in disbelieved. He still did not think that Tong was such a person.
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The news about the loss of Ji City and the assistance of the Silver Axe Legion got to Gongsun Zan. He mobilized his army back from Xiangping and headed to Ji in a hurry.
December 10th, 184 A.D.
Gongsun Zan and his army reached Ji City, which Lu Zhi came out of the city to welcome them. Behind his back, Tian Yu and Zhao Yun followed after him as well.
”Master?”
Gongsun Zan was surprised to see his mentor welcoming himself personally.
”It's been a while, Bogui.”
”Indeed. But, are you really working for Zhang Tong?”
”Yes. He is a good lad with extraordinary insight. You should form an alliance with him as soon as possible since we are under the threat of Xiongnu invasion.”
”I wish to talk about that as well. But master, this city should be my territory. Can you tell Zhang Tong to withdraw his troops from the city?”
Lu Zhi laughed, ”Oh, Bogui. Your worry is unnecessary. Actually, we have planned to withdraw our legion the moment you arrive.”
Lu Zhi pointed at the south city gate direction. Xu Huang had already mobilized his troops outside of the city, heading toward the road to Zhongshan.
”See? We're giving your city back. We only came here to fend off the Xiongnu for you.”
Zhao Yun and Tian Yu were astonished as they did not believe about the Silver Axe Legion's plan. But now, everything proved that Lu Zhi was right.
The eyes of Zhao Yun widened as he gazed back and forth between Lu Zhi and the Silver Axe Army.
”Master, is it real?”
”Foolish disciple! Have I ever lied?”
”But I thought Zhang Tong wanted Ji City, so he took this chance to occupy it.”
A fist landed on the top of Zhao Yun's head. Lu Zhi gave him a hammer fist to punish his immature comment.
”Don't be biased against your senior disciple. When I said he sincerely wants to assist his fellow countrymen, he DOES!”
Listening to Lu Zhi, Tong's words resounded Zhao Yun's mind again.
[Do not sway by your emotion.]
Zhao Yun held his little bump on the top of his head, 'I guess I still have a lot to learn.'
Meanwhile, Gongsun Zan was surprised by the exchange of Lu Zhi and Zhao Yun.
”Master?”
Lu Zhi laughed, ”Oh, I forgot to tell you. He's maybe your subordinate, but he's also your junior now. I took both of them as my disciples.”
Gongsun Zan had a wry smile on his face. The relationship between them might be awkward in the future.
Lu Zhi had not finished, ”Also, I was told by Zhang Tong to help you develop Ji. I hope you don't mind if I work here with you.”
”Of course, of course! You are always welcomed here, master!”