Three days later, at the repeated request of the two, Lu Bu finally took another half day out of his "busy schedule" to meet them.
"Have you two gentlemen had a good rest these two days?" Lu Bu asked with a smile.
The two of them cupped their hands and said, "Thanks to Marquis Wen's hospitality, I had a good rest and learned a lot! It really opened my eyes!"
In fact, there is another thing they didn’t mention. Not only did it open your eyes, but you also got a lot of benefits!
These include several volumes of paper books per person, a large iron pot, a jar of soybean oil...
Although they also know the principle of taking advantage of others' short-handedness and taking advantage of others' short-term mouth, this kind of gift is really too tempting!
Which cadre can withstand such a test?
Besides, books, what an elegant thing? If a scholar gives away a few books, is this considered bribery? And people have repeatedly emphasized that this kind of book is not valuable!
As for the iron pot soybean oil, it’s not too much to bring back some souvenirs from a business trip, right? These are just daily necessities, not gold and silver jewelry...
Thinking this way, Zhuge Xuan and Lu Su felt a little more at ease.
Lu Bu still said with a kind and sincere smile: "The two gentlemen must have some understanding of Peng Cheng and my governing philosophy.
To be honest, I have a lot to do, so I need talented people to help me.
I am really hungry for talents now... Don't get me wrong! Although I greatly admire the talents of these two gentlemen, I will not force them to do anything difficult for them.
Even if you two can't come to help me, can you still help me promote it among my relatives and friends?
In addition, if any of the children in the clan want to learn some knowledge from me, I will definitely welcome them with both hands! "
Speaking of this, he gave Zhuge Xuan a meaningful look.
Zhuge Xuan just pretended not to see it.
Although Lu Bu's strange skills are really fascinating, in Zhuge Xuan's view, they are still difficult to reach the level of elegance.
And if he really allowed his three disciples to come to Pengcheng, wouldn't it be equivalent to tying the Zhuge family to Lu Bu's car?
This is a major matter that affects the honor and disgrace of the entire family, so we must be cautious!
Lu Bu didn't expect to fool the Zhuge family so easily.
Because he said: "I know that the two gentlemen came to Pengcheng this time with Yuan Shu's mission, but they have been busy with mundane affairs in the past two days and have neglected the gentleman!
Today is free, let’s continue discussing the serious matters! "
"That's very good! Thank you Marquis Wen for your consideration!" they replied.
I originally thought it was another quarrel with all kinds of backlashes, but who knew that Lu Bu said straightforwardly:
"Originally, I wasn't going to let Yuan Yao go easily, but now that the two gentlemen are here, I have to give him some face. I can't let you go back and fail to pay, right?
So, how about we each take a step back and let Yuan Shu prepare a hundred thousand taels of gold and a hundred thousand shi of grain, and I will release him after I receive them? "
Zhuge Xuan's eyes couldn't help but light up: This price is acceptable!
However, based on the principle of maximizing interests, Zhuge Xuan decided to fight.
Yin smiled bitterly and said: "Marquis Wen, I have also said that it is not easy to come up with so much gold at one time. If you add so much grain..."
Lu Bu sighed and looked at Zhuge Xuan helplessly and said, "Mr. Zhuge, I have already made a big concession. I have already said that I am only willing to give in for the sake of the two gentlemen."
Zhuge Xuan smiled awkwardly and said: "Thank you Marquis Wen for your wrong love, but you are just trying to do something in your position..."
Lu Bu shook his head helplessly and said: "Okay, then I will take a step back! Fifty thousand taels of gold and one hundred thousand shi of food!"
When he heard that Lu Bu suddenly wanted fifty thousand taels less, Zhuge Xuan was overjoyed. Now he can definitely go back and do business!
Just when he was about to agree, Lu Bu said: "But, I have to add another request!
You also know, didn’t I surrender more than 20,000 of you?
I will never let the tiger go back to its mountain, and I will never let these people go.
But they are all people with families. I hope Yuan Shu is willing to send their wives, children, and children over to reunite them! "
"Ah..." Zhuge Xuan and Lu Su hesitated again.
There are more than 20,000 family members, so why not 50,000 or 60,000? For the princes, population is also a kind of wealth!
Zhuge Xuandao: "This... we really don't dare to make the decision without authorization..."
Lu Bu nodded and said: "I know, anyway, my conditions have been made clear. Either give me more money or give me some people. You go back and let Yuan Shu make his own decision!"
If I get something, I will release it as soon as possible!
Hey, by the way, do you want to meet Yuan Yao? "
"Ah, yes, yes! It would be best if we could meet him once!"
The two of them were a little embarrassed. They had been playing around for the past two days without even thinking to see if the meat ticket was still alive.
I met Yuan Yao in a slightly dilapidated courtyard.
Although Yuan Yao was not ill-treated, it was obvious that he could not adapt to the prison life of eating chaffy vegetables every day even though he was so pampered.
Hearing that the two men were here to negotiate and redeem themselves, Xiao Shao cried again and wrote a letter asking them to take them back and teach Yuan Shu.
He told them that no matter what conditions Lu Bu proposed, they must redeem themselves as soon as possible.
After comforting Yuan Yao for a few words, Zhuge Xuan and Lu Su did not dare to delay any longer. They said goodbye to Lu Bu, took the iron pot of soybean oil, and carried a few paper books in their arms to return to Shouchun to see Yuan Shu's return.
After sending Yuan Yao away, Lu Bu walked out of the back corner gate of Mi Mansion and entered a small courtyard next to Mi Mansion.
This is also the property of the Mi Mansion. It was originally the courtyard where the servants of the Mi family lived. Although it was not big, it was clean and tidy. Now it was assigned to Qin Yilu by Lu Bu.
Qin Yilu had just abandoned his official position with his family and joined Lu Bu, and was currently busy packing his things.
Seeing Lu Bu coming, he hurriedly greeted him and raised his hands, saying, "Marquis Wen is here, and it would be a sin not to greet him from afar!"
Lu Bu laughed and said: "Hey, you don't have to be so polite. I heard that you moved here. I was afraid that the house my servants prepared for you was not suitable, so I came over to take a look!
But what is lacking? Just tell me! "
Qin Yilu was flattered: "How can a villain be so virtuous and capable? He is flattered to be able to live next to Enhou. How dare he let Enhou care about him so much? This is really a shame for the villain!"
Lu Bu said with a smile: "Is it reasonable to care about your subordinates? You came all the way to join me, how could I neglect you? Follow me well, and you will never miss your glory and wealth in the future!"
Qin Yilu was overjoyed, thanked him repeatedly, and said: "Damn it, damn it! As soon as Enhou came, he was so happy. How could he let Enhou talk outside? Please come to the house quickly, Enhou!"
After saying that, he invited Lu Bu into the main hall and took a seat. He turned away the maids who were cleaning the house and said, "Why don't you let me come to see the benefactor!"
