"Why is the teacher in prison?" Although Liu Ze knew what was going on, he still wanted to know the details.

Lu Zhi smiled indifferently and said: "After you left, you attacked Guangzong several times for your division, but Zhang Jiao was so powerful that he relied on the high wall to defend the city, and he couldn't capture Guangzong for more than ten days. The court sent Zuo Feng, the servant of the Yellow Gate, to investigate, Zuo Feng did not ask about the military situation, and openly asked me for a bribe, and I replied: 'There is still a shortage of military rations, and An has spare money to flatter the angels?' "Then Zuo Feng said: 'Lu Zhonglang, I heard that the banquet in the house is a good blue and white porcelain, and even the subordinates also enjoy the delicacies of the mountains and seas. ”

When Lu Zhi said this, Liu Ze couldn't help but be embarrassed, if he hadn't made his own opinion, Lu Zhi would have spent so much money there, and he had taken care of Lu Zhi's face at that time, but he inadvertently buried the trouble of Zuo Feng asking for bribes. Liu Ze said with shame: "The student never expected that it was just a meal, but the teacher was in prison. ”

Lu Zhi smiled lightly: "The eunuch is greedy, how can it be a disaster for this meal, even if there is no such reason, then Zuo Feng will not stop." After I rejected him that day, Zuo Feng went away with hatred, and after returning to Beijing, he accused me in front of the emperor of not fighting, lazy and lazy in the army, wasting money and food in vain, and conniving at thieves. Therefore, the emperor was furious and sent Zhonglang General Dong Zhuo to serve as a substitute general for my soldiers, and took me back to Beijing to ask for the guilt. ”

Liu Ze frowned and said: "Today, I am fainting, listening to slander, if the teacher goes to Beijing, there will be a risk of his life." ”

Lu Zhi said calmly: "I have a clear conscience, why be afraid? ”

"The Ten Standing Servants control the government, reverse black and white, and have always had a grudge against the teacher, but I am afraid that they will use the topic to play, and they want to add to the crime, why is there no word? Today, he is greedy for money, and the ten permanent servants are even more open-minded when they see money, and the students still have some industries in Luoyang, and they take out some money to atone for the teacher, which can be regarded as a student's heart. "The last thing Liu Ze is afraid of is spending money.

Hearing this, Lu Zhi's eyes became cold, and he said: "Liu Ze, for the teacher, you know that you are rich, but for the teacher, as a general of Beizhonglang, he is the governor of the military and political affairs of Hebei Zhuzhou County, is it really that he doesn't even have the money to bribe those eunuchs?" Liu Ze, you remember, a gentleman does something but doesn't do something, you really want to take money in exchange for the innocence of the teacher, then this kind of innocence, even if the teacher dies, I would rather not! ”

Liu Ze cried: "Teacher, isn't your life more important than these? ”

Lu Zhizheng said: "Runde, people live in this world, life is indeed precious, but what is the meaning of life without integrity? Rather than living with a servile face, it is better to die with dignity, for the teacher's life, ask yourself with a clear conscience, so the reputation of the teacher, never allow any stain, if you really use money to atone for my sins, then you are no longer my student, and I will never accept this innocence in exchange for money. Runde, you understand, right? ”

Liu Ze was already in tears at this time, and cried: "The student understands, but the teacher is going to Beijing, and the life and death are uncertain, how can the student rest assured." ”

Lu Zhi's eyes softened, and said: "The court has its own verdict on whether it is a crime or not, not to mention that they can only sentence me to the crime of being afraid of war and being lazy and sneering in the army's heart, at most I will be dismissed from my post and investigated. It's you, Runde, this time Yizhen pushed you to be a cavalry lieutenant under pressure, this is the honor given to you by the court, and it is also an affirmation of your military achievements. ”

Liu Ze said with a long salute: "The student will definitely live up to the expectations of his teacher. ”

Lu Zhi nodded and said with a smile: "Okay." ”

Liu Ze's heart moved, as if he thought of something, got up and walked over to Zhang Fei, stretched out his hand and said, "Bring the wine." ”

Zhang Fei glared and said: "Where is there alcohol, it's not that I don't understand military regulations, and I am not allowed to drink alcohol when marching and fighting." ”

Liu Ze's outstretched hand didn't retract, and said impatiently: "Don't talk nonsense, hurry up!" ”

Zhang Fei muttered for a long time before he reluctantly took out a big leather bag from under the saddle, handed it to Liu Ze's hand, and said, "This is my private wine, I didn't drink a sip when I came out of Zhuo County." ”

Liu Ze smiled: "Okay, don't complain, how about compensating you for ten jars of good wine after the war?" ”

Zhang Fei's eyes lit up and said, "Really? ”

Liu Ze laughed and said, "When did I lie to you?" With that, he turned and walked away.

Zhang Fei nodded thoughtfully, and said, "That's right, but-hey, big brother, when will the battle be over?" ”

Without any time to pay attention to Zhang Fei, Liu Ze went straight to Lu Zhi's car, unplugged the skin, and handed the bag to Lu Zhi from the gap in the car. Lu Zhi was stunned at first, the intoxicating aroma of wine wafted through his nose, he suddenly understood, smiled heartily, raised his neck, poured a few large sips of wine in a row, took a long breath, and praised: "Good wine!" He looked at Liu Ze and smiled knowingly.

Since Lu Zhi set out on the expedition, he has not drunk a drop of alcohol, and now he has been dismissed, and there is no longer a military order to restrain him, he drank hard, and he was arrogant, Liu Ze was in a trance for a while, and it seemed that his thoughts had returned to the Lu School for several years.

Lu Zhi sighed, waved his hand, and said, "Go!" ”

Liu Ze was silent, arched his hand, and retreated. Seeing that the forbidden army was ready to leave, Liu Ze's heart moved, and he said to the military marquis: "Please borrow a step to speak." ”

The military marquis followed Liu Ze to the side and said, "What do you have to say to Captain Liu?" ”

Liu Ze said: "Dare to ask the surname of Junhou? ”

The military marquis hurriedly said: "Don't dare, don't dare, don't be surnamed Wu." ”

Liu Ze took out a money ticket of 1,000 taels of gold, handed it over, and said, "Please also ask Wu Junhou for a small favor." ”

Wu Junhou was shocked when he saw that it was a 1,000 taels of gold to transfer money to the world, he was shocked, he was afraid that he would not be able to earn so much money even if he was a soldier for a lifetime, and he didn't know what Liu Ze meant by giving him so much money, he only heard that his subordinates gave gifts to his superiors, but he had never heard of an official giving money to his subordinates. Wu Junhou opened his mouth and said, "Captain Liu...... This...... What does this mean? ”

He was thinking in his heart, could it be that Liu Ze wanted him to let Lu Zhi go, but how could he have the guts.

Liu Zedao: "Wu Junhou don't misunderstand, there is no intention of bribery, and he will not make any out-of-the-ordinary requirements, Lu Zhonglang is a teacher under the next, and he is in the military affairs, so it is inconvenient to accompany him, Wu Junhou takes these money to take care of Lu Zhonglang on the road for me, Lu Zhonglang is good at drinking, and he has two items of wine and meat every day, which must be indispensable." ”

A thousand taels of gold are used to eat meat and drink wine on the road, and I am afraid that I will not be able to use up even if I eat and drink for twelve hours a day. Wu Junhou said: "This ...... I'm afraid it won't take that much, right? ”

Liu Ze smiled slightly: "The rest will be bothered by Wu Junhou to distribute it to the brothers of the forbidden army, this trip to Luoyang, the journey is hard, Lu Zhonglang's food, clothing, housing and transportation, and please take care of the brothers." ”

Wu Junhou said movingly: "Captain Liu, please rest assured, Lu Zhonglang is a good official who is honest and honest, and all the brothers are like a mirror in their hearts, and they also know that Lu Zhonglang was framed by gangsters this time, but I am a lowly position, and I am also acting on orders, and I dare not bend the law for personal gain, but Liu Duwei, please rest assured, this road will never make Lu Zhonglang have the slightest mistake." ”

"Then there is the Marquis of Lao Wu."

"How dare you, it's not too early, if Captain Liu has nothing else to do, the little one will retire first."

Liu Ze nodded in response, and watched the car leave.

Zhang Fei snorted and said, "Big brother, why do these turtle grandsons need to be polite to them, I will slaughter these forbidden soldiers now, smash the prisoner car, and rescue Lu Zhonglang." ”

Liu Ze said with a smile: "You are happy, Lu Gong has really become a court criminal who absconded in fear of crime, how can you avenge Zhaoxue?" ”

Zhang Fei said: "What is there to be a court official, the emperor is not happy, no matter how old an official you are, it is not the same as losing your official position and going to prison, it is better for me to be a grass citizen and be at ease." ”

Liu Zeqi said: "Third brother, don't you often complain that you don't have an official position, why do you want to start working hard now?" ”

Zhang Fei smiled and said: "I also see that like Lu Zhonglang, who walks on thin ice and goes to be an official cautiously, in the end, he is not the same as being framed by a villain, and I feel that being an official is boring." ”

Liu Zeqi said: "Third brother, don't you often complain that you don't have an official position, why do you want to start working hard now?" ”

Zhang Fei smiled and said: "I also see that like Lu Zhonglang, who walks on thin ice and goes to be an official cautiously, in the end, he is not the same as being framed by a villain, and I feel that being an official is boring." ”

"It is not difficult to clear Lu Zhonglang's responsibility, the ten permanent servants are corrupt and perverted the law, just give them some benefits, I believe the emperor will not hold Lu Zhonglang accountable again." Guan Yu's thoughts coincided with Liu Ze.

Liu Ze sighed and said: "I also wanted to do this before, no matter how much it costs, I will save Master Lu first, but Master Lu is upright and resolutely refuses to use money to atone for his sins, which makes me also very troublesome." ”

"I'm stupid and greedy today, if I don't have the money to call, I'm afraid it will be difficult to forgive Lu Zhonglang's crimes, can the eldest brother have any other way?"

Liu Ze shook his head and said, "I can't do anything for the time being." I had to go back and ask General Huangfu to ask him if he could go up to rescue Duke Lu, maybe the court would see for his repeated meritorious deeds and pardon Duke Lu for his innocence, and now there is no one in the court who has the weight to speak than Huangfu Song. ”

"That's right, now that the counterinsurgency has reached a critical moment, General Huangfu's words can be regarded as true, without further ado, let's go to Yuzhou to vote for General Huangfu first." Guan Yu also praised Liu Ze's proposition.