At the end of December, the sixth year of Jian'an.
Lu Yan and Cao Cao returned to Xuchang before the end of the year.
Cao Cao's nearly year-long crusade against the Yuan brothers came to an end with the arrival of winter. In addition to sporadic harassment by foreign tribes, the north has also temporarily entered a brief period of peace.
After returning to Xuchang, it was natural to give surprise rewards to the civil and military officials who contributed to the Northern Expedition. Whether they were the counselors and soldiers who worked hard on the front line or the civil and military officials who were responsible for the overall situation in the rear, as long as they had merit, they would all be rewarded.
Cao Cao is already the prime minister, the head of hundreds of officials, and cannot be promoted. The court rewards him more in terms of money and status symbols, such as holidays, opening of mansions, etc.
Lu Yan was still a hussar general, leader of the imperial court, governor of Yuzhou, and took part in the military affairs of the prime minister during holidays.
Xi Zhicai led the governor of Yanzhou and participated in the military affairs of the prime minister on the basis of the military advisor offering wine.
Guo Jiatong offered wine to the military advisor, led the imperial censor, and participated in the military affairs of the prime minister;
Xun Yu was a minister, Guanglu doctor, and participated in the military affairs of the prime minister.
Xia Houyuan was promoted to General Protector and became Prime Minister of Zhongshan;
Cao Ren was promoted to General of the Eastern Conquest and led the governor of Hejian;
Zhao Yun was promoted to General of the Northern Campaign and led as the prefect of Changshan;
Huang Zhong was promoted to General Zhenwei, etc...
Cao Cao and Lu Yan, a series of civil and military officials who performed well in the Northern Expedition, were all rewarded. This approach naturally made the officials in the court who were not Cao's family unhappy, but they dared not speak out.
After all, now that even Yuan Shao has been defeated by Cao Cao, which prince in the world can stop the Cao Group? Even if these people can't stand Cao Cao, they have to learn to adapt themselves.
Lu Yan and Lu Lingqi returned to Chenliu County before the New Year's Eve. As for Bingzhou, it was nominally under the jurisdiction of Guizhou Mu Lu Bu, but in fact it was managed by Cao Cao's group.
After returning to General Chen Liu's palace, Lu Yan finally put down all his work and lay down.
After sleeping for six or seven hours, it was not until nearly noon that Lu Yan walked out of his room.
After almost a year, Lu Yan finally had a good night's sleep again and stretched out in front of the bright but not very warm winter sun.
"These days, it's true that the gods will never change!" Lu Yan couldn't help but sigh.
"Hey! Our General Lu is finally willing to come back?"
The yin and yang is strange... besides this guy Guo Jia, who else can be there?
"It's Fengxiao!" Seeing that Guo Jia was here, Lu Yan immediately asked with a smile: "Have you been feeling unwell lately? How about I come and give you a few injections?"
Guo Jia squinted his eyes and uttered one word: "Get out!"
At this moment, a shout suddenly sounded outside: "Brother! You are back!"
"Brother! I miss you so much!"
"Sir! You are finally back!"
Lu Yan looked around and saw that it was Lu Xun, Lu Ji and Chen Dao, so he smiled and said hello, "Long time no see!"
When the three of them came to Lu Yan and Guo Jia, they bowed to Guo Jia and said, "I've seen Guo Jiajiu before!"
"No need, no need!" Guo Jia waved his hand nonchalantly and said, "You guys chat, I'm going to have a drink."
As soon as Guo Jia left, Lu Ji couldn't help but stretched out his thumb and praised Lu Yan: "Brother, we have heard about Bingzhou and Hedong. You are really amazing!"
Lu Xun was calmer than Lu Ji, but he still couldn't suppress the excitement in his heart, "Yes, brother, I can't wait to follow you and conquer the world together!"
Chen Dao also said excitedly: "Sir, will you take me with you next time you go on an expedition? I...I can lead your horse and kick the pedals for you. I just ask that you let me go to the battlefield to kill the enemy and expand the territory for the Han Dynasty.
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Speaking of leading the horse, Lu Yan suddenly thought of the person he brought back...yes, it was Ma Chao who was named the head groom by Lu Yan!
Lu Yan looked at Chen Dao and said with a smile: "Sorry, my horse is already held by someone, but he lives in the military camp now. I will take you to get to know him later."
Hearing that someone had taken the position in his heart, Chen Dao immediately shouted angrily: "Who is it?! Look at me, I won't teach him a lesson!"
"Really? I hope you can keep your word...and don't be taught a lesson too badly..." Lu Yan couldn't help but complain after hearing Chen Dao's words and looked at him.
Chuuya couldn't help but feel a little more sympathetic.
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After sending away the three little ones, Lu Yan finally experienced the long-lost peace and quiet again.
When he came to the study room, Lu Yan took out a book from the bookshelf and sat on his favorite chair.
Lu Yan likes a quiet environment, likes to sit alone, read a book, and be in a daze. Lu Yan enjoys his own quiet time.
It's a pity that God always doesn't fulfill people's wishes. Not long after Lu Yancai was quiet, Cao Cao came again.
"Mr. Lu Da! Mr. Lu Da!"
Lao Cao shouted loudly from across the study room.
A wry smile appeared on Lu Yan's lips, and he reluctantly put down the storybook in his hand...
Opening the study door, Lu Yan happened to see Cao Cao's big, bearded face.
"Mr. Cao, why do you have time to come to my place?" Lu Yan asked.
Cao Cao chuckled and said, "Isn't Zhaoji about to give birth? I'm here to ask you to help Zhaoji protect her!"
"???"
"Protecting the law? Protecting what law???" Lu Yan was confused.
"This special thing is about giving birth and not transcending tribulations and ascending to heaven. How the hell am I supposed to protect him?!" After Lu Yan realized what he was doing, he couldn't help but start complaining crazily in his heart.
"Oh, aren't you proficient in medicine and magic? With you here, the safety of Zhao Ji and the child can be guaranteed!"
"My dear sister! As for pharmacology, isn't there the miracle doctor Hua Lao?"
"Of course I invited him too."
"..." Lu Yan was speechless and thought in his mind: "It seems that Cai Zhaoji's weight in Cao Cao's heart is really important..."
Thinking of this, Lu Yan's mind changed and he said: "With Cai Yan here, will Lao Cao be able to restrain his lust? If this is the case, it is not impossible to 'protect the law' for her..."
Anyway, I just went to stand guard outside. After Lu Yan thought carefully for a while, he agreed: "If it is Zhao Ji, I can help you keep an eye on it... After all, she has helped us a lot in the past."
As the saying goes, seven or eight-year-old children are disgusting to dogs...
Cai Yan helped teach the children in General Hussar's house, which saved Lu Yan countless troubles. Lu Yan still kept this kindness in his heart.
"In the blink of an eye, little kids like Guo Yi, Huang Wudie, and Lu Ji have all grown up, and it's time for them to enter a higher-level official school." Lu Yan sighed in his heart.
When Cao Cao saw Lu Yan's promise, he couldn't help but immediately extended an invitation: "A new restaurant has recently opened in Xuchang City. The food is very good. I'll invite you to have a meal!"
Lu Yan was surprised and said, "Huh? The sun is coming out from the west today. Why are you so generous, Mr. Cao?"
"As you said, when have I ever been less generous to you?"
"In this case, it is better to obey orders than to be respectful!"
Cao Cao laughed, took Lu Yan's arm and said, "Let's go!"
"Wait a minute!" Cao Cao was about to pull Lu Yan out, but unexpectedly Lu Yan suddenly stopped Cao Cao.
"What's wrong?" Cao Cao asked.
"Fengxiao just said he was going to have a drink, how about we invite him along?"
Cao Cao suddenly slapped his head and said: "I almost forgot about him... Hurry, let's call him together! We won't come back until we get drunk today!"