Lu Bu: My wife comes from two thousand years later

The Zhen family is the boss of Jizhou's business community, and Zhang Mo is the boss of Bingzhou's business community. Wang Ding has always wanted to squeeze out the Zhen family, and so did Zhang Mo. However, now she doesn't think so.

The Han Dynasty had thirteen states, and the world was so vast. In ancient times when transportation was very backward, it was impossible for the Wang family to do business all over the world.

Doing business, like fighting for the world, also requires alliances.

Compared with other aristocratic families in Jizhou, the influence of the Zhen family in official circles is now very weak. The Zhen family has already given away 30% of its shares, showing enough sincerity. She should also give them a reassurance that this marriage still has to be made.

Under Zhen Yan's expectant gaze, Zhang Mo said, "My third brother is twenty-four years old this year and still unmarried. He is a top choice in both character and appearance. If Mr. Zhen is willing, please call your fourth daughter over someday. I will paint her portrait and bring it back to my third brother. If he agrees, how about marrying her to my Wang family?"

Wang family?

Although it was not what he had expected, the Wang family's family background was more than enough for him to marry the daughter of the Zhen family. By marrying into the Wang family, he would be related to Lu Bu. Moreover, the other party wanted the fourth sister, so there was still a chance for the fifth sister.

Zhen Yan's eyes lit up with joy again, and he bowed, "Thank you, Madam, for your appreciation of my fourth sister. I will bring her to see you tomorrow. I'll take my leave now!"

"Goodbye, sir!" Zhang Mo stood up to see him off.

Zhen Mi followed her brother away and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Although Lu Bu was handsome, he was too old and too big. He looked a little scary and was not her type at all. Fortunately, he didn't like her either, so she escaped a disaster.

After seeing Zhen Yan off, Lu Bu asked, "Would Third Brother be willing to marry a girl from the Zhen family?"

"He's already quite old. I've also been asking around about the two daughters of the Zhen family. They're both quite good-looking, both in character and appearance. I'll ask him about it when I get back to Jinyang. He probably won't object. I also want to build other factories in the future, develop more handicrafts, and even expand my business to the Western Regions. Joining forces with the Zhen family will bring more benefits than disadvantages."

Lu Bu nodded, "Third brother has limited energy. With the help of the Zhen family, you can worry less about business."

Zhang Mo continued, "I heard that Zhen Mi has been intelligent since she was young, loves reading, and is well-informed. Why don't we kidnap her as well, so that she and her sisters can manage the business together with her third brother in the future?"

Lu Bu laughed and said, "Her brother is planning to have her replace you. Aren't you afraid that she will steal your husband?"

"She dares? If she wants to be a mistress, I can kill her with just one finger." Zhang Mo said, glancing at Lu Bu again. "You're an old man in your thirties. How could a young girl like you? Besides, will she steal you away?"

Lu Bu quickly shook his head, "How is that possible? If Ling'er were here, she would be about the same age as Ling'er. How perverted must I be to like someone who could be my daughter?"

Zhang Mo snorted coldly, "Don't you men like young and tender women?"

Seeing her jealous for no reason, Lu Bu cursed himself for being too talkative and quickly hugged her in his arms, coaxing her, "I only like you, no matter how good the others are, I don't want you."

Zhang Mo snorted again, "You men are also good at saying sweet words, men's mouths are deceitful!"

Women are indeed unreasonable, and even someone as wise as Amo is no exception. Lu Bu couldn't help but smile bitterly, "I really don't have any feelings towards her. It was clearly you who suggested kidnapping her just now, so why are you blaming me now?"

"I want to kidnap her and give her to Xiaozhi and his family as their daughter-in-law..."

Zhang Mo counted on her fingers, "Xiaozhi, Kongming, Shiyuan, Zhongda, they are all around her age. I've abducted them all, so naturally I have to worry about their major life events. Bring Zhen Mi back and see which one she likes. I'll be the matchmaker one day."

She changed the subject herself, and Lu Bu quickly followed her lead, saying, "Except for Shi Yuan, the other three are all possible. They are all equally handsome and talented, the kind that my little daughter would like."

"I think so too! Hey, do you think they'll fight over a woman?"

"No way??"

"Oh, this is so frustrating! I want to take him back, but I'm afraid it will cause discord among them. That would be terrible!"

"Then you'd better not bring her. There are so many beauties in the world, and one less of her will be a big difference."

"Oh! Let's talk about it later. He is a celebrity after all!"

"What celebrity? The Cao family will have nothing to do with her in the future. She is just an ordinary woman with some looks."

"That's right!"

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After taking care of the basic affairs of Jizhou, Lu Bu and his wife prepared to set off back to Jinyang. Zhang Mo was worried that if they didn't go back, her second and third sons would probably forget their parents.

Before leaving, Chen Gong sent someone to deliver a message that the food and grass in Chenliu had been prepared and asked Lu Bu to send troops south.

Lu Bu had no time to worry about such trivial matters at this time, so he handed the matter over to Gao Shun and asked him to send 10,000 troops to garrison in Chenliu.

Chenliu County had already surrendered to Lu Bu, so it naturally had to be separated from Yanzhou and temporarily placed under the jurisdiction of Sizhou. Zhang Miao continued to serve as the prefect of Chenliu, while Chen Gong was invited by Lu Bu to serve in the royal palace.

Chen Gong was very flattered by this. He had only met Lu Bu once. Although he offered Chenliu County to him, for Lu Bu at that time, this county with no strategic passes to defend was like chicken ribs. It didn't matter whether he had it or not.

What's even more strange is that after Lu Bu annexed Yuan Shao's forces, he had no shortage of advisers. Why would he value himself so much, someone he had only met once?

Chen Gong couldn't understand it, but he was extremely grateful. After receiving the invitation, he packed his luggage and headed north to Jinyang with his family.

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It was already February and the ice and snow began to melt slowly, but the weather was still very cold. In order to take care of his wife, Lu Bu did not ride a horse, but took a carriage back to Jinyang.

The two men headed north from Yecheng, planning to pass through Zhao State and then go to Changshan State, and inspect the conditions of various counties in Jizhou on the way.

Although he proclaimed himself the King of Tang, the couple was very low-key. Apart from a horse-drawn carriage for the two of them, a dozen guards including Xu Chu, and two ox carts for transporting things, they did not bring anyone else. It can be said that their travels were simpler than those of ordinary wealthy businessmen.

On the way, Zhang Mo received news from the Xuzhou Flying Eagles.

"Cao Mengde is retreating to advance, preparing to take advantage of the situation! Yuan Shu and Senior Brother Liu will both suffer greatly."

Seeing that Cao Cao actually retreated to Pengcheng, Zhang Mo sighed helplessly.

Lü Bu said, "This fellow and his group of advisors are no ordinary people. Liu Bei and Yuan Shu are no match for him. I suspect that not only Xuzhou but also several counties in Yuzhou will fall into Cao Mengde's hands."

"Judging from the direction of his retreat, his targets should be Liang, Pei, Chen, and Yingchuan. However, now that Chenliu is under our control, he can no longer take Yingchuan. I wonder how he will react when he learns of Chenliu's rebellion."

Lu Bu laughed and said, "I'm sure he's very angry, but not to the point of vomiting blood."

"Cao Mengde had better mental fortitude than Yuan Benchu. Historically, he didn't vomit blood even after his defeat at Red Cliff. Even though he complained of headaches and dreaded death every day, he lived to be 66, which was considered a very long life."

Zhang Mo leaned against Lu Bu and sighed, "Hey! Speaking of Cao Cao's headaches, I thought of Doctor Hua. Our medical school has been built for so long, I wonder if it has attracted him?"

"You'll know if you go back and take a look!"

"If it weren't for the inspection of Jizhou, I really wanted to ride back. I miss my three children so much, especially the third one. She was only a few months old when I left."

Lu Bu hugged her with both hands, "I miss them too..."

As the two were talking, the carriage suddenly stopped. Xu Chu came from outside and announced, "Fengxian, Amo, someone is blocking the carriage!"

"Who are they? Are they hungry people?" asked Lu Bu.

"No, it looks like the officials are here with the people to greet you."

Lu Bu lifted the curtain of his carriage and saw several men in official uniforms and a large group of common people waiting on both sides of the road ahead. The common people were carrying baskets, bowls, and kettles, looking forward to seeing them.

The leader saw Lü Bu lift the curtain and waved his hand. The people knelt down again, shouting, "Long live the King of Tang and the Princess!"

Lu Bu helped A Mo get off the carriage. Zhang Mo looked at the people and her face instantly turned ugly.

The official came forward quickly, smiling flatteringly, and said, "Handan County Magistrate Cui Jian respectfully welcomes the King of Tang and his wife. The county has prepared a place for you to rest. Please proceed!"

Lu Bu glanced at Cui Jian, who was wearing a thick fur coat, and then at the group of people wearing only thin clothes. His eyes turned cold and he said, "It's freezing cold, let's send the people away first!"

County Magistrate Cui was stunned for a moment, then quickly said, "Yes, yes, Your Majesty is compassionate to the people. This is truly a blessing for Jizhou!"

Lu Bu turned to Zhang Mo and asked, "Do you want to enter the city?"

"Come in! I want to see how this Cui guy is going to entertain us!"