Lu Bu: My wife comes from two thousand years later

Outside Luoyang City, the autumn wind was howling and leaves were flying. The official road, which used to be bustling with carriages and horses, was now deserted. Only a half-worn carriage was parked alone on the side of the road.

"Okay, I'll just send you here and let's go back!" Lu Zhi hunched his back slightly, waved to Zhang Mo, and got on the carriage.

Because of his opposition to Dong Zhuo's dethronement of the emperor, Lu Zhi narrowly escaped death but was dismissed from office.

This old man, who had never been discouraged when he was brought back from the front line of suppressing the Yellow Turbans in a prison cart by Emperor Ling, suddenly looked much older. His originally upright body became bent, and even his walk became unsteady.

Zhang Mo couldn't help but recall the scene of her adoptive father being dismissed from office and returning home. It was so similar to the scene before her. Her father was a man of high moral character, indifferent to fame and fortune throughout his life, seeking only to uphold the country and save the people, yet he ended up like this. She didn't know the exact year Lu Zhi died in history, but she knew it was around these past few years. This departure might be a final farewell.

Suppressing the bitterness in her heart, Zhang Mo walked to the carriage window and whispered, "Sir, don't lose heart. Dong Zhuo's evil deeds will surely bring him to the world's hands. Please take care of yourself and wait for the day when you will see his head and body separated."

Lu Zhi lifted the carriage curtain and looked at her, remembering Wang Yun once telling him about this woman's legendary deeds in Jinyang over the years, such as fighting the Xianbei and repelling the Baibo. He said this woman was the reincarnation of a military saint, and perhaps in the future she could save the Han Dynasty from collapse. His gray eyes lit up slightly, and his voice became a little louder. "Okay, sir, wait for that day."

Zhang Mo smiled and handed over a book, "This is a storybook I wrote to entertain you on your journey."

Lu Zhi took it with a surprised look. "A paper book? It's so rare. Where did you get it?"

Zhang Mo handed over another bundle. "This is what I made when I was in Jinyang. Sir, you like to organize classics. I've prepared a large bag of blank books for you. If you have nothing to do after you return home, you can write books every day to pass the time."

Zhang Fei helped carry the bundle onto the carriage. Lu Zhi was even more astonished when he saw the bag full of books. "This thing actually came from you?"

Zhang Mo nodded. "Yes, I still have a lot of storybooks in Jinyang. Take good care of yourself, sir. Once these are used up, I'll have someone send you some more."

I hope that with this spiritual sustenance, sir, you can live a few more years!

Lu Zhi held the book in his hands, tears welling up in his eyes. "Excellent! Excellent! Master, you were right to make an exception and accept you as your disciple. Once this book becomes popular, it will benefit all mankind."

Seeing the vitality in his eyes, Zhang Mo finally felt relieved. She took two steps back and bowed, "Have a safe journey, sir. Please take care!"

"Don't worry, Junior Sister. I will send the master to Zhuo County safely." Liu Bei said as he stood beside the carriage, leading a yellow-maned horse.

The water in Luoyang has become turbid, and this turbid water will inevitably stir up the situation in the world. It is time for him to find a way out for himself.

Zhang Mo warned, "Dong Zhuo is a vindictive man. Be careful on the road, or he might send someone to assassinate you."

Zhang Fei patted his chest and assured, "Don't worry, I have three brothers with me. We will kill as many as he dares to come, and we will not leave any of them alive."

"Third brother, you must not drink on the road. The wine you brought can only be consumed when we arrive in Zhuo County." If her husband did not also love drinking, she would not have agreed to let Zhang Fei bring wine on the road.

"I know, I know!"

Zhang Fei agreed with a smile, but he obviously didn't think so.

Guan Yu said from the side, "Don't worry, Amo, I will watch him and not let him drink a single drop before we reach Zhuo County."

Guan Yu was relatively steady and reliable. With his promise, Zhang Mo felt relieved and took out another bag of money and handed it to Liu Bei, "This is a little money for the journey."

Liu Bei hastily declined, "I've been troubling you for so long, I'm sorry, Senior Brother. I absolutely cannot accept this money."

"The journey to Zhuo County is long, and food and supplies for the men and horses will cost a lot along the way. It would be convenient to bring more money. You and I are from the same school, so why are you being so polite?"

Liu Bei was about to decline, but Zhang Fei said impatiently, "I really don't have much money on me. Since it's such a kind gesture from A-Mo, just accept it, big brother."

Liu Bei felt embarrassed to accept it.

"Okay, let's get going early and don't walk at night!"

Zhang Mo waved to the few people and watched the carriage go farther and farther away until it could no longer be seen, then she turned around and returned to the city.

Back at the palace, as soon as he entered the inner courtyard, Meixiang hurried over and said mysteriously, "Lord Lu En is here!"

Zhang Mo was stunned for a moment, then asked nervously, "Where did he come from? Has he seen my father?"

Meixiang shook her head. "He climbed over the wall and is waiting in the yard."

Zhang Mo hurried back to her courtyard and saw Lu Bu lying leisurely on the rocking chair she usually sat in, rocking with a look of satisfaction on his face.

"What are you here for?"

"It's still more comfortable here!"

Lu Bu sat up, pulled her to sit on his lap, put his arms around her waist, rested his chin on her shoulder, and said softly, "Long time no see, I missed you so much!"

Zhang Mo broke away from him and stood up, saying unhappily, "We've already met, if there's nothing else, go back."

As she said this, she turned around and was about to go back to the house. Lu Bu asked from behind, "You did all this just to protect your adoptive father's family, right?"

Zhang Mo paused, turned around and looked at him in confusion, not understanding what he meant.

Lu Bu walked forward and embraced her, whispering, "I know you're just trying to protect yourself. A few days ago, I petitioned Dong Zhuo to dismiss your father from his post and allow him to return to Jinyang to retire, but Dong Zhuo disagreed. I wanted to tell him that Wang Yun wasn't truly committed, but I was afraid he'd find out and kill your father in a rage. I've tried my best..."

"Are you really asking Dong Zhuo to dismiss my father from his post?"

Lu Bu nodded, "As long as he's not in the court, you don't have to get involved in this mess."

He gently stroked the top of her head and said, "Don't go against Dong Zhuo anymore. I promised you that I would protect your father and the Wang family. I will never break my promise."

Zhang Mo looked up at him. In Lu Bu's eyes, as deep as a dark pool, there was love and tenderness that could not be hidden. This man really loved her so much that he loved Wang Yun as well.

It’s a pity that Dong Zhuo didn’t agree!

Zhang Mo said helplessly, "I don't want to go against Dong Zhuo either. Not only did he depose the emperor, murder the empress dowager, and steal the imperial tomb, but he's also recently raised taxes and set up checkpoints throughout Luoyang to collect customs duties. In just two weeks, the number of merchants coming to Luoyang has dropped by nearly half. Short of food and wages, he's even openly confiscated the property and exterminated the families of some wealthy merchants, and he's condoned the Xiliang soldiers' rape and looting. Do you know how many women in Luoyang have been raped recently?"

She looked up at him, "How did you manage to be a former general? If you continue like this, the reputation of the Xiliang Army will be ruined. What will become of you in the future..."

She didn't continue, but Lu Bu understood what she meant.

Lü Bu explained, "The tax increase policy was agreed upon by Yuan Wei and others. The Han treasury is empty, and Dong Zhuo has no money or food to support his army. He can only take some of them as punishment. Although I hold a high position in the military, the soldiers who looted the city were under the command of Niu Fu and others. I have no right to interfere too much. I have already transferred them to guard the checkpoints."

Lü Bu sighed softly, "Most of the land in the world is controlled by aristocratic families. After Dong Zhuo took over the government, he discovered that the annual tax revenue collected by the court was pitifully small. He then understood why the previous emperor sold official positions and why he was so stingy. Dong Zhuo had no choice."