Entering the gate of the Dock Fort, it is dark and quiet, and it is only through a serpentine road that winds around a few buildings that it leads to a pavilion inside. The pavilion has prepared a banquet, and there is no shortage of delicacies on the table.

The most surprising thing is that Tong Yuan actually prepared a bear's paw on top of this food table. He knew that summer food in this era was extremely difficult to preserve, and the bear's paw should have been prepared in these two days, how did he know that a distinguished guest was coming?

Li Ruxian bowed and said: "Wen You is really incompetent and can't help his father-in-law solve problems, and since then, he has really been ashamed of the Dong family and Xiliangjun, so he went home in seclusion and didn't ask about the world."

"Fortunately, Weiyang Jun and General Tong turned the tide, and the battle of Chang'an was galloping, killing Wang Yun, Zhong Fu and other traitors, and making the Lu Bu jackal flee to the wilderness to avenge his father-in-law. Ruxian toasted a glass. ”

With that, he drank a glass of himself.

Tong Yuan and the others had no choice but to drink a glass each. After drinking, I only feel that this wine has a milky taste, and there is just the right amount of acidity in the milky aroma.

Of course, he didn't know that this was a mare's milk wine unique to Xiliang, Dong Zhuo's family also loved the deliciousness of this wine, and Li Ru specially collected a lot, which happened to be used to entertain Tong Yuan and others at this time.

Tong Yuan replied: "Thank you for your wine and hospitality, but I don't know if Mr. is willing to revive my Xiliang Xiongfeng?"

Li Ru's expression was slightly embarrassed, of course he had the intention of reviving the Xiliang Army, but his father-in-law Dong Zhuo did not listen to his advice, and in the end he was in a different place, and most of the whole family suffered.

After this incident, although he had thoughts of revenge and revival, he was finally disheartened and still has not decided what to do. At this moment, Tong Yuan asked him and didn't know how to answer.

Tong Yuan continued: "If there is chaos today, although the road is difficult and dangerous, it is far better than being alone. You are also the uncle of Weiyang Jun, and you must also regard Mr. as the elder. Yuanzhen hopes to inherit the career of the Taishi under your guidance. ”

Li Ru smiled and said, "When you come back, the general wants to do anything?"

Tong Yuan said: "The Xiliang Army is no longer the Xiliang Army it used to be, and now it lacks a commander. Although Weiyang Jun is an honorary leader, the power in his hands is not enough to dominate Guanzhong. The rest of the generals are all heroes of the world, but they are not capable ministers of the world. Mr. Wei can be the head of the generals. ”

Li Ru was stunned for a while, he thought that the young man in front of him was ignorant of the world, and what would he say to let him resume his position as a military advisor. In that case, he would ask him if he was the military advisor of the Xiliang Army or the military advisor of General Pingbei? Either way, it's going to be extremely difficult to arrange.

I didn't expect to say what the problem of Xiliang Army is now, the key is to directly invite myself to be the leader of the various departments! If it weren't for his determined expression and sincere tone, he would have thought it was a joke.

Li Ru said: "A certain person who is already an idle cloud and a wild crane, and he failed to help his father-in-law get through the difficulties before, he is really ashamed, and it is difficult to be compared."

Tong Yuan said: "Sir, don't shirk, please don't move Mr., Weiyangjun will also come, Weiyangjun can't please it, we will bring the spiritual seat of Master Dong over together." If it doesn't work out......"

"No need to do that, Ru agreed."

Li Ru is Dong Zhuo's son-in-law, and his wife is Dong Bai's aunt. It's just that he doesn't have the ability to take revenge, this time Tong Yuan came to invite on behalf of Weiyang Jun, how could he not agree? I had to temporarily let go of my previous grievances and regroup my mentality.

Tong Yuan said: "Very good, in the future, Mr. can return to Chang'an to preside over the overall situation, the Dong family and a certain will definitely be your backing, and Li Dao and others will definitely listen to your opinions." In this way, the honorary leader of our Xiliang Army is Weiyang Jun, and the actual operation will be entrusted to you. ”

After that, solemnly bow down.

Li Ru hurriedly replied: "The general is wise, and he will definitely do his best to temporarily balance the work of all parties in Chang'an, and in the future, Weiyang Jun and the general will definitely preside over the overall situation." After speaking, he also solemnly returned the salute.

In this way, Tong Yuan and Li Ru successfully started a period of cooperation, but it became more and more unexpected later.

In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Li Ru was in Chang'an, and after Dong Zhuo was killed, he was quickly rebelled by his servants and directly captured alive and escorted to Wang Yun before being beheaded for public display.

This is certainly not the case in history. In fact, not only did he not die, but he almost reunited with the court. After Li Dao grasped the power of the imperial court, he asked Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty in October of this year to invite Li Ru to return to the court and serve as a servant.

Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty did not agree, saying that Li Ru was the courtier of Emperor Shao of the Han Dynasty and the former King of Hongnong, and he actually went to kill him, and such a person not only could not be appointed, but should also be convicted.

Li Dao immediately relented, saying that those crimes were all done by Dong Zhuo, and Li Ru did it only after obeying Dong Zhuo's orders, he was innocent, and he should be innocent.

This is the last record left by Li Ru in history.

However, due to the previous "butterfly effect", now Li Ru plans to go to Chang'an in August and continue to serve in the important position of serving in the court, and the real role is to guide the Western Liang Army and secretly help Dong Bai, Tong Yuan and others.

The time for Li Ru's comeback has been greatly advanced, and the Dong family has made a comeback. Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty could not directly oppose Li Ru's comeback as he did in history. If someone else raises objections, it is estimated that the Dong family and Xiliangjun will let him know how this famous name came about.

Everyone continued to enjoy the banquet happily, but Tong Yuan was really uncomfortable with the bear paws in front of him. The bear's paw is grilled and looks like it's still in the whole big bear's paw, but it's actually cut into small pieces that are suitable for enjoyment.

But the most important thing is that the taste of this bear's paw is relatively light, and it also has a strong characteristic smell.

The first time he ate two pieces, he felt that the meat was full of juice, but he was soon overwhelmed by the strong wild smell of the bear's paws, and if he hadn't eaten too much, he would have vomited it out.

However, he left a lot of saliva, and this bear's paw was like chicken ribs for him, difficult to eat, and it was a pity to discard it.

In fact, if it is pickled or salty, it can suppress this unique taste. Of course, if it is a sauce, spicy, curry or sweet and sour taste, I am afraid that it is not afraid of the smell at all.

It is a pity that most of the food in this era is roasted, boiled, steamed, stewed, coupled with the high cost of firewood and charcoal, condiments, people generally have a light taste, and the diet is more in pursuit of the taste and quality of the food itself.

Li Ru took in Tong Yuan's image of being unable to advance or retreat in the face of the bear's paw, and this delicacy specially prepared for him did not seem to be quite appetizing. His face couldn't help but show a hint of apology and doubt.

After the banquet was over, it was almost dusk, and Tong Yuan had another headache after drinking, so he had to rest for one night in Li Ruwu Fort. Li Ru is worthy of being the first staff member around Dong Zhuo, and like the Dong family, he has looted a lot of wealth, and the conditions in the castle are extremely superior.

For example, although the layout and furnishings in the house are not as golden as the Dong family, they are all precious and exquisite. Among them, there are even rare treasures presented by officials and scholars from all over the world, and Li Ru has received all of them, and now they are all well preserved.