A few days later, Lu Bu discovered that all matters in Xuzhou were in normal track operation.

In training, there are personal instructors sent by themselves to train. The city defense includes thousands of troops from Chen Gong, Zhang Liao and Zang Ba.

Other matters are progressing steadily and are not anxious.

The horseman came over to apologize and said, "General, it is not good for the villain to take care of him, so please punish him."

"Oh, what's the matter?" Lu Bu asked.

"The red rabbit horse jumped out of the stable, and the villain couldn't hold it. It ran to the donkey house in the baggage camp, and actually matched the donkey that was pulling the baggage." The horseman said with a bitter face.

The Red Rabbit Horse is a divine power. Only Lu Bu can subdue this guy when he exerts power, and no one else can do it.

"Forget it, you have tried your best, and you will be exempted from punishment. But the donkey is taken care of by yourself and raised carefully. Maybe it will give birth to a good mule." Lu Bu said.

"Thank you for your forgiveness, General," said Ma Ben.

"Spring is over, so pull the Red Rabbit Horse back."

"yes."

That night, Lu Bu decided to go to Donghai County to help Hou Cheng. There were many turtles everywhere, and there were elder brothers everywhere. He was worried that Hou Cheng would not be able to cover him.

The next morning, the trip was set off at dawn.

Lu Bu led Lu Tong, Feng Xiong, Hua Ji, and Cao Ping, with a total of 1,500 cavalrymen. Except for Cao Ping's three hundred cavalrymen, the other 1,200 were elite soldiers in a hundred battles.

The team left the north and headed towards Tancheng in the northwest direction quickly. It was not far away, only more than a hundred miles away.

However, Lu Bu came out to check the customs and livelihood.

The first stop was Shanting in the northeast of Xuzhou. At noon the next day, Lu Bu led his army to Sang Village in the west of Shanting.

This place belongs to Donghai, and there is a pavilion leader in Sang Village who receives Lu Bu.

The surname of the Tingchang Chang was Sang, who was not young anymore, and was in his fifties, and received Lu Bu.

"Sir, please go to the humble house to rest."

Lu Bu looked at his army. If so many people entered the village, it would be a mess.

"The army is temporarily resting."

"yes."

Commander Lu led his soldiers to set up a tent to rest, and Lu Bu only brought Feng Xiong and Huaji to Chief Sang Ting's house.

This Sangting Chief is amazing. This place is called Sang Village. Sangting Chief is a local tyrant with more than 5,000 acres of land and two or three hundred cows in his family.

Chief Sang Ting warmly received Lu Bu and slaughtered pigs and sheep to entertain guests.

Lu Bu asked: "Chief Sang Ting, have you seen the tax notice issued by Prime Minister Hou?"

Chief Sang Ting said: "Sir, let me tell you slowly. Eighty wheat and forty kilograms of sorghum per mu per year are the rules set by all ages, and there is nothing to say. But the breeding tax is not reasonable."

"Oh, what's wrong, Chief Sang Ting said it's okay."

"The ratio is correct, the ratio of 10 taxes is one. But the calculation is wrong. For example, I have two thousand sheep in my family, and four shepherds are left for me. According to the ratio, I have to pay 200 sheep at one time. It sounds right. But in fact, my two thousand are accumulated over five years and I have gradually become so many. Among them, there are only about five hundred ewes in the breeding period, and less than one thousand five hundred new ones a year. The disease, wolf damage, and various accidents, and the profit of breeding is not that high. If the general doesn't dislike burying me and follow me to the sheep house to see it," said Chief Sang Ting.

"It's okay, Chief Sang Ting, please lead the way."

The Sang family's sheep house is built very large, with an empty yard with columns and a roof to protect against rain, and the surroundings are ventilated. Even so, the smell is very strong.

There was an ewe next to him licking the little lamb miserably, but the little lamb was still not good.

Lack of nutrients, insufficient intake of minerals such as salt, causes lambs to have malnutrition and reduce resistance.

"The only one who gets sick is a small part. Every winter to spring is the highest peak of the loss. Wolves and leopards come out of the mountainous areas often harass the flock, and some small households lose all the losses in one night." Chief Sang Ting was heartbroken.

"I will understand and take some measures. The proportion of breeding tax has not been finalized. However, I will have good news to tell you that the government is promoting a kind of Wenhou rice with a yield of about 1,600 kilograms per mu, and planting it after the wheat is harvested. The grain is nutritious than sorghum, and straw can be fed to sheep, which is suitable for a large breeder like you."

Chief Sang Ting was overjoyed, "But it's so great that you have great news. I wonder if we have promotion here?"

"Yes, but very few. Pay attention to the government's notices and apply for grain cultivation and experimental planting at that time. If the harvest is better, it will be widely promoted next year." Lu Bu said.

The sky changed suddenly, dark clouds shrouded in it, and it rained heavily.

Lu Bu and others had a beautiful meal at Sangting Chang's mansion, and the whole mutton soup they made was still very flavorful.

After the rain, the sky was clear, and Lu Bu said goodbye after eating.

Chief Sang Ting wrapped dozens of pounds of mutton with lotus leaves and insisted on bringing it to Lu Bu.

Lu Bu said: "Chief Sang Ting, I'm upset. There is a glass lamp here and I'll give it to you."

Chief Sang Ting was very happy. This thing looks so high-end.

Generally, lampshades are made of paper, this is made of glass.

"How do you use this?"

Lu Bu taught Chief Sang step by step and arranged for him to add clearer tung oil.

"The biggest feature of this is that it can be used in wind and rain, and the brightness is much higher than that of ordinary lights."

Sang Ting was very happy to have a baby.

When Lu Bu went back, he saw that the troops had packed their bags.

Lu Bu distributed the mutton to everyone. There were more people and less meat, and each person was just a piece of it.

The army traveled and set out east along the official road.

The road-exploring sentry came to report and said, "General, there is a person who faints on the roadside ahead, what should I do?"

"Take a book and check it out."

"yes."

The army continued to move forward, and Lu Bu brought a few people to watch.

After walking for a few miles, a man was lodged by the roadside. He was less than 20 years old and had strong muscles. There was also a short spear of jujube wood next to it.

Lu Bu touched it and his body temperature was low.

It seems that it's raining and lost its heat.

"Make a fire and change him to dry clothes."

He set up a fire and roasted it, and changed his new clothes. The soldiers warmed up half a pot of cold and poured it into him.

After a while, the man woke up slowly.

Seeing Lu Bu wearing armor, he knew he was a soldier.

He bowed and said, "Thank you for helping you."

Lu Bu handed over a pot of water and two steamed buns and said, "Eat it, it depends on you being hungry, otherwise you wouldn't be so dizzy."

This guy was really hungry and ate very deliciously. He ate all the food in a while.

Seeing that it was not too early, Lu Bu had to hurry on his way and said, "Man, I'm leaving. It's almost dark, and it's time for you to go home."

Lu Bu patted the man on the shoulder, turned over and prepared to continue to move forward and chase the cavalry.

The man ate steamed buns, drank clean water and recovered his strength. He stood up and clasped his fists and said, "The grace of a drop of water should be repaid with a spring. General two steamed buns and a bottle of water. I wish the general a small soldier."
Chapter completed!