At the time when Liu Zhang led the civil and military officials in Yizhou to surrender.

Lu Yi was discussing with a person named Lu He at the Lu family about accepting his daughter Lu Xiuxiu as a righteous daughter.

Lu He learned that Lu Yi was going to marry Lu Xiuxiu to Ma Dai, although he was a little embarrassed, but it didn't take long for him to agree.

is embarrassed because in his opinion, Ma Chao and Ma Dai are all from Xiliang.

Although Lu Yi said that Ma Chao and Ma Dai are both descendants of Ma Yuan, the general of Fubo during the reign of Emperor Guangwu.

However, as far as Lu He is concerned, Ma Chao and Ma Dai both have half of the Qiang blood flowing in their bodies, and they belong to the barbarian generation, and he really doesn't like it.

agreed, because Lu Yi is not only the king of Wu, but also the head of the Lu family.

So, Lu Yi found Gao Dai and asked Gao Dai to preside over the process of accepting Lu Xiuxiu as his righteous daughter.

After that, Lu Yi personally found Ma Yunlu and talked to her about accepting her as a concubine.

Lu Yi did not hide the reason why Nama Yunlu was a concubine, but directly told her that this was to restrain Ma Chao.

Because, he wants Ma Chao to return to Liangzhou.

If Cao Cao does not surrender, then Lu Yi needs Ma Chao to take the lead, call on the people of Liangzhou to resist Cao Cao, and kill Cao Cao in Liangzhou, so as to prevent Cao Cao from learning from the experience of the Qiang people living in nomadic life, so as to cause chaos in Liangzhou.

If Cao Cao surrenders, Lu Yi also needs Ma Chao to sit in Liangzhou in the future to prevent the people of Liangzhou from rebelling.

In particular, there are foreign enemies such as the Qiang people near Liangzhou.

And Ma Chao, as Ma Teng's eldest son, has a large number of Xiliang cavalry under his hands.

Among these Xiliang cavalry, there are still many Qiang people.

Lu Yi needs the power of Ma Chao to suppress Liangzhou, especially foreign enemies such as the Qiang people.

After all, Ma Chao has a criminal record for killing his father Ma Teng.

If Ma Chao was not restrained, Lu Yi made it clear that it was impossible for him to entrust this important task to Ma Chao.

No.

Exactly.

Ma Chao's previous behavior, put on any lord, his life has come to an end.

It is unlikely to be reused.

In the original history, after Ma Chao surrendered to Liu Bei, he finally died of depression, and this is also a big reason.

This is just like Lu Qiling and Lu Bu.

If Lu Qiling is not her woman, and Lu Bu does not value family affection, Lu Yi will not give Lu Bu any more opportunities for meritorious service.

Ma Yunlu did not hesitate, and immediately agreed to Lu Yi's request.

As Ma Teng's youngest daughter, she has known since she was a child that her marriage cannot be decided by herself, and she must pay for the Ma family in the end.

Now that Lu Yi can meet frankly and is willing to reuse Ma Chao, she has no regrets.

That night, Lu Yi and Ma Yunlu had a joy of fish and water in their residence.

A few days later, Lu Yi took Ma Yunlu to Lu's house and introduced her new lady to others, especially civil and military officials.

On the seventh day, Lu Yi received a 100,000 rush from Huang Gai from Chengdu to confirm the surrender of Yizhou Mu Liu Zhang.

After discussing with Chen Deng, Zhang Hong, Yan Xiang, and Liu Ye, Lu Yi finally decided to rush to Yizhou with the letter in person.

However, after meeting Cao Cao, he was on the way home.

As for the new Yizhou pastor, after several discussions, they were also selected.

It is Wu Yi, the current Zhonglang general in Yizhou.

The reason why Wu Yi was chosen is because Wu Yi is the elder brother of Liu Mao's wife, the deceased brother of the former Yizhou Mu Liu Zhang, and the right-hand man of the former Yizhou Mu Liu Zhang's father, and a person from the period of the general He Jin.

In Yizhou, Wu Yi has great connections.

Nearly half of the officials are inextricably linked with Wu Yi.

If you want to stabilize Yizhou as soon as possible, you must support a person who has enough prestige to suppress the local people in Yizhou.

Moreover, this person must also be loyal to Lu Yi.

And Wu Yi is the best candidate.

His connections and background are sufficient.

As for loyalty, Chen Deng, Zhang Hong, Yan Xiang and Liu Ye still agree with the adoption of marriage.

Wu Yi's sister Wu Yun has been widowed for many years.

In this case, Lu Yi can take Wu Yun as a concubine, thus building the bond between Lu Yi and Wu Yi.

After that, it was logical to put one of Wu Yi's sons in Wu County.

On the surface, it is put to the Lu family to raise and deepen the relationship.

In fact, hostages.

Because of the relationship between Lu Yi and Wu Yi's sister Wu Yun, Wu Yi should be able to accept it.

After making a decision, Lu Yi asked Chen Deng to write a letter to Huang Gai, informing Huang Gai of Lu Yi's itinerary and the arrangements for the new Yizhou Mu.

After another two days, Lu Yi, under the protection of Shi Huan and Nangong Yan, as well as two thousand children of the Lu family, took Cao Jie, as well as Lu Yi and Cao Jiesheng's son Lu Yun, who is also Lu Yi's ninth son, set off from Ou'a and rushed to Zitong to join Xu Shu's Jingzhou army.

Before he arrived at Zitong, Lu Yi received information about Cao Cao.

Cao Cao had already received Lu Yi's request for a meeting and surrender.

Because Xu Shu's Jingzhou army did not pursue further north after breaking through Zitong, Cao Cao's army did not retreat and was stationed at the Sword Pavilion.

Lu Yi rushed to Zitong, and Xu Shu came out with all the generals and strategists to greet him.

Xu Shu reported the latest information about Cao Cao to Lu Yi and said, "Generally speaking, King Liang only has some small movements in the Sword Pavilion now. ”

"Ma Chao and the three thousand Xiliang Iron Cavalry have also rushed to Shangluo in Wancheng and joined Tai Shici's 30,000 army."

"As for the high cadres of the state pastor, they are also sending troops towards Chang'an."

"King Cao Cao of Liang should have gotten the information."

"The movement of the soldiers of the Liang Kingdom in the Sword Pavilion Pass now is probably a preparation for this."

"Actually, the minister feels that he has no way out."

"This so-called retreat is likely to take out all the family members in Liangzhou City, prepare to migrate at any time, live a nomadic life in the future, and raid the counties of Liangzhou from time to time."

"It's an extremely tricky situation."

"Not to mention that these soldiers of Liangguo are all well-trained people."

"It's just the ordinary Qiang people on weekdays, they move around, often invade the people, and the government has dispatched countless officers and soldiers, but they can't wipe them out."

"It's been like this for years."

"If Liangguo does the same, then the people of Liangzhou will only be miserable."

Lu Yi nodded and said, "You send a messenger to send a letter to the Sword Pavilion, and agree with Cao Cao to meet under the Sword Pavilion tomorrow morning." ”

Xu Shu responded.

Lu Yi and his entourage rested in Zitong for one night.

Early the next morning, Lu Yi rushed to the Sword Pavilion with Cao Jie, Lu Yun, all kinds of equipment, two thousand children of the Lu family, one thousand heavy cavalry of Gao Shun's camp, and many generals and strategists.

The army remained in Zitong.

When Lu Yi and the others arrived at the Sword Pavilion, Cao Cao had already come out of the Sword Pavilion.

He was standing on a chariot.

He was surrounded by more than a dozen generals and strategists.

Seeing Lu Yi and others arrive from a distance, on the wall of the Sword Pavilion Pass, the soldiers of the Liang Kingdom instantly tensed.

The archers were all bowstrings full, and the arrows were aimed in the direction of Lu Yi and the others.

Cao Cao heard the movement and looked back at the soldiers on the city wall, frowning slightly.

After all, he didn't blame, but sighed, waved his hand, and said, "It's all withdrawn." ”

"If he comes to attack the city, you won't be able to do that."

"It's just a joke."

On the city wall, all the soldiers of the Liang Kingdom withdrew to defend one after another.

When Lu Yi and the others were less than five hundred steps away from the Sword Pavilion Pass, Lu Yi motioned for everyone to stop.

Turning the horse's head and walking in front of Cao Jie and Lu Yun, Lu Yi smiled and said to Lu Yun, the ninth son who was only three years old in Cao Jie's arms: "Yun'er, when you see your grandfather, your mouth should be sweeter, and you must be able to call people." ”

"Also, don't be afraid."

"Your grandfather won't hurt you, and I'll be by your side."

Lu Yun hummed obediently.

Lu Yi reached out and touched Lu Yun's little head, and then motioned for Ling Tong and Zhou Fang to dismount, and the two followed with a wooden box.

Nangong Yan and Shi Huan rode horses on both sides of Lu Yi and Cao Jie.

A few people walked towards the Sword Pavilion Pass.

Cao Cao saw Lu Yi coming over with just a few people, and said to the generals behind him: "Pi'er, Zhen'er, Yuan Rang, Zhongkang, you follow." Everyone else, stand by in place! ”

After speaking, he got off the chariot, rode a war horse, and led the four of them towards Lu Yi.

The two sides met.

Cao Cao looked at Lu Yi, who was close at hand, less than thirty years old, with a high-spirited face, and said in a somewhat hoarse voice: "This is the third time that our son-in-law has met, King Wu." ”

"Every time I see you, you always take a big step forward."

"Every time I see you, I will always suffer a big loss."

"This time, it seems inevitable."

Lu Yi smiled and said, "My father-in-law has a good reputation." Compared to your father-in-law, your son-in-law is still a little too young, and there is still a lot to learn from you. ”

Cao Cao laughed self-deprecatingly, and looked back at the four people behind him: "Look, this is King Wu, a generation of heroes and heroes, who you need to admire and emulate." ”

After a pause, Cao Cao said, "Pi'er, Zhen'er, go up and meet your brother-in-law." ”

Behind Cao Cao, a thirteen or fourteen-year-old boy and a young man in his early twenties came up immediately.

The two saluted Lu Yi in unison and said, "Cao Pi (Cao Zhen) has seen my brother-in-law!" ”

Cao Cao pointed at Cao Pi and said to Lu Yi: "This is the eldest son, Cao Pi." ”

He pointed to Cao Zhen and said: "This is my adopted son, I regard it as my own, and my original surname is Qin." His father died because of me, and I took him with me to raise him. ”

"Compared to King Wu, you are indeed not enough to see."

"But compared to others, it's already outstanding."

"He's the deputy commander of another tiger and leopard cavalry under my account."

Speaking of tiger and leopard riding, Cao Cao said with some bitterness in his heart: "I originally had a tiger and leopard to ride." ”

Lu Yi, Cao Pi, and Cao Zhen nodded, which was regarded as a greeting.

Looking at Cao Jie and Lu Yun not far behind him, Lu Yi said: "Jie'er, bring Yun'er over and let my father-in-law meet!" ”

Cao Jie had already burst into tears.

At this moment, when she heard Lu Yi greeting her, she hurriedly stepped forward and hugged Lu Yun forward.

Cao Cao looked at the three-year-old child in Cao Jie's arms and looked stunned.

Lu Yi dismounted and hugged Cao Jie and Lu Yun.

Cao Cao, Cao Pi, and Cao Zhen also dismounted.

Cao Jie took Lu Yun's little hand and stepped forward, choked up, "Father! ”

Cao Cao hurriedly helped Cao Jie up, with tears in his eyes, and nodded again and again: "Okay!" Good! Good! I have done a lot of wrong things in my life, and it seems that I have not done anything wrong with marrying you to King Wu. ”

"It's a good day, they're all a little fat."

"I'm relieved, too."

"It's a pity that your mother didn't follow us."

"Otherwise, she would probably be happy if she knew that you were already so happy."

Cao Jie wiped away the tears that he couldn't suppress, and said in a trembling voice: "Something happened to my mother? ”

Cao Cao shook his head, let out a long breath and said, "Your brother died in Wancheng, and she has always refused to see me." ”

"You were still there, so she didn't leave immediately."

"After you married King Wu, she left me and returned to her hometown in Qian County."

"I sent someone to pick her up several times, but she wouldn't see her."

"Later, when I was about to leave the Central Plains, she asked people to write a letter of divorce, and in my name, she divorced herself."

Cao Jie nodded heavily and said, "Mother is fine." ”

Lowering his head and looking at Lu Yun who was holding in his hand, Cao Jie squeezed out a smile and said, "Yun'er is good, call me grandfather." ”

(End of chapter)