newbobooks Chapter 386 The Hidden Liu Han Royal Family! Yuan Shang Escapes from Prison?
Chapter 386 The Hidden Liu Han Royal Family! Yuan Shang Escapes from Prison?
Faced with the choice between defending Jicheng and joining forces with Tadun, Yuan Shang resolutely chose to join forces with Tadun.
There was no other way; Yuan Shang couldn't afford to lose.
If he loses Liyang, then Yecheng, and then Jicheng, he'll be completely finished!
"My lord, I will leave with you."
"As long as you, my lord, are alive, our lost legacy will surely be restored!"
With tears in her eyes, Lu Yu held Yuan Shang's hands and kept comforting him.
"it is good."
“A friend in need is a friend indeed.”
"If I, Yuan Xianfu, have a chance to rise again, Lu Qing will be the greatest contributor!"
Lu Yu was so excited that he could hardly speak.
Yuan Shang was also deeply moved.
A vivid and lifelike scene depicts the harmonious relationship between the ruler and his ministers.
That evening, Lu Yu led his servants to kidnap Yuan Shang and take control of the city's defenses.
Han Meng tried to break through the encirclement, but was shot by Lu Yu with a stray arrow and was captured.
Let's continue to explain Lu Yu's life trajectory.
Historically, Lu Yu served as Sikong during the reign of Cao Rui, which is Cao Cao's current official position.
Well, he later became a true citizen of Wei, and didn't have the time to die with Yuan Shang.
As one of the few prominent families in Youzhou, the influence of the Lu family was considerable.
Following the coup, the riots were quickly suppressed by Lu Yu.
Most of the soldiers from Youzhou chose to heed Lu Yu's advice and surrender to Cao Cao.
Only a small number of Yuan Shang's loyalists were wiped out by Lu Yu's troops.
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On the official road leading to Jicheng
Xun You said to Su Yu excitedly:
"Ziyi, this expedition to Youzhou should surely utilize my strategies, Xun Gongda's plans, shouldn't it?"
"I've been waiting for this day for so long!"
Xun You hadn't finished speaking.
The intelligence scout rushed over to report to Su Yu:
"Reporting to you, sir, Lu Yu, the Prefect of Youzhou (an official position appointed by Yuan Shang to Lu Yu), launched a coup, captured Yuan Shang alive, and seized Ji City!"
"The envoy sent by Lu Yu hopes that our lord will go to Ji City to accept his surrender!"
"Besides Jicheng, Daijun, Shangfang, Youbeiping and other prefectures have also expressed their willingness to join our army!"
Xun You looked puzzled.
Two and a half seconds later, Xun You cursed, turned his head, and drew a circle to curse Lu Yu.
Surrendering too early is bad, surrendering too late is bad, so why the hell did they choose to surrender at this time?
You're pretty good at seizing opportunities, aren't you!
For a moment, Xun You looked helpless and sighed to the heavens.
Despite possessing a wealth of tactical expertise, he has now been relegated to a mere bystander.
"Gongda, why don't you and Fengxiao go together to participate in the exploration of unsolved mysteries and rare treasures of mankind?"
Xun You's face darkened.
"Why give a tomb raiding name like that?"
After saying this, Xun You lowered his head and pondered.
He was wondering if he should find an opportunity to beat up Lu Yu.
That bastard made him lose so badly! He deserves to die!
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Jicheng
Lu Yu hummed a little tune leisurely, waiting for Cao Cao's arrival.
If Cao Cao could accept Wang Ling, he could certainly accept Lu Yu as well.
After all, Wang Ling's prowess was due not only to his family background but also to the contributions of Wang Yun.
But Lu Yu is no less impressive!
His father, Lu Zhi, was a man of both literary and military prowess. He was a renowned scholar in the literary world of the Han Dynasty and a top-ranking general.
Hmm, although this so-called famous general's status is completely worthless.
But the world doesn't know this.
With the Lu family's relentless praise, Lu Zhi became almost one of the most regrettable figures of this era.
Everyone was moved by his dedication to serving his country, yet he was framed by the treacherous Dong Zhuo!
Every time Lu Yu heard people praising Lu Zhi, he felt like, "You guys are so cute!"
So, people's values really just follow the trend of public opinion?
Of course, this is also a common tactic used by powerful families to manipulate public opinion.
They can always make black seem white.
"I wonder what kind of official position they can give me."
"So be it. Anyway, the Lu family has escaped this calamity and even benefited from it. That's enough."
Perhaps because of the hot weather, Lu Yu fell into a deep sleep.
Suddenly, he was awakened by a nightmare.
In his dream, Yuan Shang transformed into a vengeful ghost, demanding his life!
"Die!"
Lu Yu gesticulated wildly, hoping to drive Yuan Shang away.
When he opened his eyes again, he realized that everything he had just experienced was a dream.
"How could this be?"
Lu Yu murmured softly.
The next moment, a guard walked in from outside, looking anxious, and said:
"Master, Yuan Shang has left the dungeon and his whereabouts are unknown!"
"What!?"
"I clearly arranged for two hundred guards to protect the dungeon, how did Yuan Shang manage to escape?"
The guard stammered, remaining silent for nearly ten seconds before finally answering:
"There's a mole."
"Nearly one hundred of your two hundred guards defected with Yuan Shang."
"That fellow must have fled towards Yuyang, hurry and chase after him!"
Lu Yu immediately ordered his trusted subordinates to pursue Yuan Shang.
Unfortunately, Yuan Shang seemed to have vanished into thin air, disappearing without a trace.
Lu Yu expanded the search area to a radius of 100 miles, but still could not find Yuan Shang.
……
In a secluded old house in Jicheng, Yuan Shang slowly opened his eyes.
What came into view was a face that he was quite familiar with.
"Uncle, you're still alive!"
"Ah……"
The man's eyes revealed weariness and deep resentment.
In fact, there was something that Yuan Shao and Ju Shou had been covering up all along.
Lady Liu's surname was Liu, and she was able to marry Yuan Shao, so she was certainly not from a humble family, but rather a very influential person.
Among all those surnamed Liu in the world, the most powerful was none other than the Liu Han imperial family.
But no one has ever said that Lady Liu was a member of the Han imperial family.
Furthermore, there is no evidence to prove this.
However, historical records reveal that there was more than one Liu Han imperial family in the world.
Emperor Gengshi, Liu Xuan, who preceded Liu Xiu, was another member of the Liu Han imperial family!
But Liu Xiu ultimately won, defeating Liu Xuan.
Liu Xuan's remaining relatives were welcomed into Ji Province by prominent families there.
The powerful families of Ji Province felt guilty towards Liu Xuan.
If it weren't for their betrayal, Liu Xuan wouldn't have lost so quickly.
But guilt can't feed you.
They sheltered Liu Xuan's family.
Liu Xiu also chose to compromise in response.
The world was already in his grasp, so giving face to the powerful families of Ji Province wouldn't hurt.
And so, Liu Xuan's remaining relatives lived a life similar to that of Chai Jin, the Little Whirlwind in the Water Margin.
They come from a very prestigious family and have excellent relationships with local prominent families, with everyone giving each other face.
However, he did not hold any official position in the imperial court.
Marrying a descendant of Liu Xuan would greatly benefit Yuan Shao in gaining control of the powerful families in Ji Province and infiltrating their ranks.
Therefore, Lady Liu, this "unconventional" member of the Han imperial family, became Yuan Shao's second wife.
The uncle Yuan Shang mentioned was none other than Liu Yan, the younger brother of Lady Liu.
"Shang'er, you are really foolish."
"Without your uncle, you would have had a hard time surviving once you became Cao Cao's prisoner."
"Uncle, please tell me, what should I do now?"
Yuan Shang broke down.
Now, his remaining military power has been taken away by Lu Yu.
To say that they wanted to rebel against Cao Cao was almost like a pipe dream.
Liu Yan looked thoughtful, a slight smile playing on his lips.
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