I Can Control My Ancestors-Chapter 194 - 8: Turmoil in the Central Plains, Gu Clan Scions Mobilize

Chapter 194: Chapter 8: Turmoil in the Central Plains, Gu Clan Scions Mobilize

It seems that knowing the true extent of Lu Bu’s bravery, Yuan Shao has spared no expense this time.

In this situation,

Xu You even chose to take the risk himself and personally went to meet Lu Bu.

Recently, Lu Bu’s mood had indeed improved significantly.

With successive charges, he had vented all his grievances from this period.

Upon seeing Xu You, he wore a confident expression and said with a faint smile, "What? The traitor Yuan Shao realizes now he’s not my match."

"Sending an envoy to seek peace with me specifically?"

His face was full of arrogance.

Upon hearing this, Xu You’s expression remained calm. He smiled slightly and said, "The General’s bravery is unmatched in the world."

"My lord knows he is no match for the General, but why call him a traitor?"

"Why call him a traitor?" Lu Bu slightly raised the corner of his mouth and sneered, "Must I repeat the order from Lord Lu in Qing Province condemning the traitor?"

Xu You remained indifferent, instead smiling faintly.

"General, your words are misguided."

Suddenly, Lu Bu’s brow furrowed.

Xu You maintained his composure and continued to speak confidently, saying calmly, "Lord Lu calls my lord a traitor, but when has my lord acted as such?"

"Since the time of Emperor Ling, the world has been in turmoil."

"First with Zhang Jiao’s uprising... the flames of war spread across Kyushu, and only with Gu Gong’s intervention did the heroes of Kyushu gradually gain fame."

"Could the General truly believe... that the young Emperor of such chaotic times could truly stabilize the nation?"

"My lord, Lord Yuan, aims for the peace and prosperity of the Great Han world."

"He merely wished for an elder of the imperial clan to become Emperor, yet this was labeled as a rebellious act. Does the General not find this laughable?"

Xu You’s expression remained as serene as ever.

Lu Bu’s brow furrowed deeper. Looking at Xu You before him, a trace of anger flashed through his eyes.

"The envoy came today just to tell me this?"

He was growing impatient.

For someone like him, the complexities involved were too tedious to consider.

"General, be patient. I have come this time to convey an edict from the court on behalf of my lord."

Xu You smiled, clasped his hands towards Lu Bu, and said, "The court knows General’s bravery and does not wish for you to follow the rebels any further."

"It wishes to appoint you as the Governor of Bingzhou..."

Before Xu You could finish, Lu Bu’s eyes brightened instantly.

Xu You noticed this detail with precision, feeling increasingly confident. His smile grew wider, "General... my lord has also sent some treasures this time..."

He waved his hand, and the person behind him immediately ran out.

A moment later,

several armoured men entered slowly carrying boxes of treasures, opening them directly before Lu Bu.

In an instant, the atmosphere in the tent changed dramatically.

Lu Bu stared at the boxes of treasures, his eyes wide open.

Xu You observed all of this very clearly. His smile growing more composed, he continued to persuade gently.

"With your bravery, General, why remain a mere subordinate commander?"

"As long as you, General, can turn toward the righteous path."

"My lord, Lord Yuan, can ensure you become a Governor of one state, commanding respect in a state of your own."

Lu Bu’s expression grew increasingly complex.

The words Xu You spoke struck directly at his heart.

Why was he fighting desperately on the battlefield?

Was it only for a few words of praise from Ding Yuan?

Years of dissatisfaction suddenly surged in his heart.

Lu Bu slowly turned his gaze toward Xu You and asked in a low voice, "What does Lord Yuan want me to do?"

Though he hadn’t directly agreed, the title had changed from "traitor Yuan Shao" to "Lord Yuan."

Upon hearing this, Xu You’s grin became all the more pronounced.

He first looked around, then lowered his voice slightly and said, "That depends on how much merit General wishes to achieve."

Saying this, Xu You further lowered his voice, leaning in to whisper a few words into Lu Bu’s ear.

In an instant, Lu Bu’s expression changed dramatically.

"I urge the General to reconsider carefully."

Xu You bowed his head, bowed once more towards Lu Bu,

and then signaled for the treasures to be left behind, walking out of the tent.

Lu Bu stood motionless.

Watching Xu You’s departing figure, then looking at the boxes of treasures on the ground, his expression grew increasingly complex.

"How can a great man, standing between heaven and earth, dwell long beneath others?"

He muttered.

With that, he picked up the strong wine beside him once more and drank down again.

That very night, Lu Bu led several of his personal guards back to the central camp.

At that time, Ding Yuan was quietly reading battle reports from various places in the camp by candlelight.

With three fronts battling Jizhou, he couldn’t just focus on his success or failure.

Ye City was a major town of Jizhou.

Moreover, Yuan Shao had countless generals under his command. Relying on this few troops was never going to be enough to capture it.

Even though Lu Bu was brave, he couldn’t break the city alone.

Just then, hurried footsteps approached.

Ding Yuan instinctively looked up and saw the flushed face of Lu Bu entering.

Under the candlelight, Lu Bu’s already somewhat red face looked even more disturbing.

Seeing this, Ding Yuan slightly frowned and asked, "What brings you here, my son?"

"I, a distinguished man, how can I be satisfied as your adopted son?"

Lu Bu fixed his gaze on Ding Yuan and shouted angrily.

In an instant, Ding Yuan was taken aback, instinctively standing up, "Why has Fengxian changed heart?"

"Humph!"

Lu Bu wasted no words, instantly drawing the sword at his waist and slashing at Ding Yuan.

With a sound of "pfft,"

Ding Yuan couldn’t react in time, and his whole body suddenly collapsed...