After the feast ended, everyone left. Chen Lang and Cao Cao were walking out of the city, because Cao Cao wanted to see Chen Lang's army.
The two walked side by side on the street. Chen Lang asked: "When did Brother Meng De arrive at Luoyang?"
Cao Cao said, "I'm the same as Brother Chen, I've only been here for a short while." Then he asked: "Do you know the current situation in Luoyang?" Chen Lang cupped his fists and said: "I was just about to ask." Cao Cao said with a smile, "There's no need to ask for advice. I will tell you everything that I know."
After a pause, Cao Cao said, "After the Disorder of yellow napkin, both Your Majesty and the imperial government painfully felt that the military might of the imperial army was insufficient, so they decided to expand their army. Thus, His Majesty decided to expand the original left, right, and left of the Imperial guards, as well as the fifth battalion of the northern army. " Looking towards Chen Lang, he said: "This is the reason why Brother Chen's troops were able to be integrated into the Imperial guards." This was the first time Chen Lang heard of this, so he nodded.
Cao Cao continued, "Not only did the imperial government expand the original Central Army, I also expanded the West District's Eight Schools," he laughed, "I am one of the West Garden's Eight Schools's General Academy Officer, and the United Army that I have previously recruited also followed me into the West District."
Chen Lang asked: "Then how many soldiers are there in the capital now?"
Cao Cao thought for a moment and said, "I'm afraid it's not less than two hundred thousand."
Chen Lang was a little surprised, because what he saw in the Three Kingdoms did not seem to be the case. He had the feeling that after the Three Kingdoms, the Luoyang did not have many armies, otherwise, how could Dong Zhuo and the two hundred thousand West Cold Army s be in control of the situation in the Luoyang? Then, Chen Lang thought about it: Could it be that the history had unknowingly changed a lot, and all of this is because of me, a butterfly that should not appear in this era?
Cao Cao Cao saw the contemplation on Chen Lang's face and asked curiously: "What is Brother Chen thinking about?"
Chen Lang regained his senses, and said. "Are the majority of the current Central Army supposed to belong to us?"
Cao Cao nodded his head and said, "That's right. The real possibility of being part of the Central Army is only sixty or seventy thousand people. "
Chen Lang said: "Brother Meng De, please continue."
Cao Cao slightly frowned, "Brother Chen should have felt it already. Although the Luoyang looks calm on the surface, there is actually a surging wave in the darkness."
Chen Lang thought about what happened today, and nodded: "Today, the morning assembly will show itself."
Cao Cao said with a smile, "Brother Chen is indeed observant." Then he thought, "The conflict between the He Clan and the Dong Clan has been going on for a long time. In the end, it is all about the struggle for the crown prince. The Great General's younger sister, the Empress He, had always desired to have her own son inherit the throne, but Empress Dowager Dong had wished to make Prince Liu of the Royal Beauty as the crown prince. In addition, there are also eunuchs and clear stream of power mixed within, causing the situation in the entire Luoyang to be especially complicated. "
Chen Lang sneered, and said: "In the end, isn't it all for power?"
Cao Cao clapped his hands and said, "Brother Chen's words hit the nail on the head! Humph, every sect has their own noble way of speaking, especially those who were clean and honest. In fact, it was all for the sake of power! Each one was more hypocritical than the last, making people feel nauseous! The reason why the world of big men is so chaotic, is because of these people! "
Chen Lang thought for a while and asked: "Is Brother Meng De helping the He family?"
Cao Cao smiled and asked, "What does Brother Chen think?"
Chen Lang looked into Cao Cao Cao's eyes and said meaningfully: "I think Brother Meng De will not be loyal to anyone." Cao Cao Cao laughed out loud, looked at Chen Lang and said: "Brother Chen and I are indeed the same type of people."
Cao Cao saw a large group of people blocking the entrance of an alleyway. He frowned and said, "It must be because of something." Luoyang City is always like this! " Then, he said to Chen Lang: "Brother Chen, let's go take a look." Chen Lang nodded. The two of them led their guards and ran over.
The commoners at the entrance of the alleyway saw that the soldiers had arrived and quickly made way for them. Chen Lang and Cao Cao Cao were riding on their horses and looking inside, they saw that not far from the alleyway, a young lady's wails and cries continuously came from a house.
Cao Cao frowned, "I'm afraid it is another family's little b * stard bullying this commoner." Chen Lang heard this woman's crying sound familiar, and he could not help but ask the people at the alleyway: "Which family is this?" An old man quickly replied: "It's from Trichoderma."
Chen Lang's heart skipped a beat. Upon seeing this, Cao Cao did not want to cause any trouble, but he still followed.
Chen Lang rushed into the house, and astonishingly saw that the Trichoderma he had met before was lying on the table. A few ruffians were holding her hands and feet, and another young man who was wearing extravagant clothes was currently standing in front of the table, preparing to take off Trichoderma's clothes. Trichoderma was crying at the top of her lungs, but she was powerless to resist. As for Trichoderma's son, he was grabbed by a ruffian and could not move, only crying non-stop.
When Chen Lang saw this scene, he was immediately angered. He walked forward quickly and used his left hand to grab the young man's neck, then used his strength to raise his arms to lift the young man's head high into the air. With a loud 'pa' sound, the young man smashed the door to the ground and cried out in pain. All the ruffians who saw Chen Lang's awe-inspiring look, were all scared out of their wits, and immediately let go of Trichoderma and ran out. Trichoderma finally got away and threw herself into Chen Lang's embrace, hugging Chen Lang tightly and crying. Chen Lang's body was instantly drenched by Trichoderma's tears. Trichoderma's son also ran over and grabbed her mother's clothes, crying non-stop.
Cao Cao Cao walked in from outside, seeing Trichoderma's exposed back under his torn clothes giving off an especially charming feeling under the cover of the situation. He couldn't help but feel his heart lurch and swallow his saliva. Seeing a virgin like this, he would definitely not be moved at all, and would definitely be able to turn a blind eye to it. But seeing such a young woman who was able to make people fall in love with her, it would be difficult for him to control himself!
Trichoderma laid in Chen Lang's embrace and cried for a while. She suddenly realised that the man in front of her was not her husband and immediately felt embarrassed and quickly left his embrace.
Cao Cao couldn't help but look at Trichoderma a few times, then walked to Chen Lang's side and said: "I know that person, she is one of Zhang Ci's foster sons, called Zhang Xi."
Chen Lang frowned, he looked towards the door, but they were not there. Cao Cao said with a smile, "That little brat saw how mighty Brother Chen is and was so scared that he ran away. That's what people are like. "
Trichoderma was already calming herself down, she immediately pulled her son and kowtowed to Chen Lang, saying with endless gratitude: "This humble woman has been helped by General many times, I really do not know how to repay you!"
Cao Cao said with an evil smile, "Isn't it easy to repay him? Why don't you just be my brother's concubine?"
When Trichoderma heard this, her heart jumped and her son, who was standing beside her, could not help but wish that the general, who had saved her and her mother, would become her father when he saw how mighty and impressive he was.
Chen Lang laughed and said to Cao Cao Cao: "Brother Meng De is joking."
When the mother and son heard this, they could not help but feel disappointed. Trichoderma laughed bitterly in her heart as she thought to herself: How could someone like me, who has already been married off, be as weak as him, a hero? Being able to save me so many times is already a blessing from my previous life!
Cao Cao said smilingly, "Brother Chen, if you let them stay here, when that Xi comes back, what kind of situation will they face?"
Chen Lang frowned, he glanced at her mother and son, and said helplessly: "Alright, you guys can come with me." The mother and son duo could not believe their ears as they came back to their senses, bowing to the general in joy, "Thank you for taking him in!" Chen Lang said: "You guys pack up, come with me." Trichoderma replied happily as she quickly ran to the back to pack up with her son.
Cao Cao Cao looked at Trichoderma's beautiful back, enviously saying: "Brother Chen is truly fortunate. Although this Trichoderma has a low birth, she can still be considered a rare beauty!" In Cao Cao Cao's eyes, this Trichoderma was already Chen Lang's concubine.
Chen Lang looked at Cao Cao and suddenly thought of his' popular fan 'name. He could not help but chuckle. Cao Cao Cao saw that Chen Lang was laughing weirdly, and could not help but ask: "What is Brother Chen laughing about?" Chen Lang did not hide it and laughed: "I'm laughing at Brother Meng De's hobbies. Everyone has always loved girls, but Brother Meng De is the complete opposite. A virgin is nothing more than a problem for Brother Meng De, but the young married woman Hua Xin is most loved by Brother Meng De! "
Cao Cao was surprised for a moment, then laughed out loud, "I didn't expect this little hobby of mine to be known by Brother Chen!"
Not long after, Trichoderma brought her son out with a huge bag on her back, and said to Chen Lang shyly: "I, I've packed everything."
Chen Lang saw that it was a bit difficult for a girl like him to be wrapped by such a big package, so one of his personal guards helped her get wrapped up. Trichoderma was moved.
The group of people left the alleyway and headed out of the city.
Just then, a soldier spurred his horse over and shouted, "Master Cao, please wait! Master Cao, please wait! " The group stopped. The soldier spurred his horse over to Cao Cao and cupped his hands in greeting, "My lord, the great general has invited you." Cao Cao Cao frowned, he cupped his fists at Chen Lang: "Brother Chen, I have some matters to take care of again, I can only bother you again next time." Chen Lang cupped his fists and said: "I welcome Brother Meng De to your place at all times." Cao Cao laughed out loud, "Next time, I will definitely bring along Du Kangmei to visit you, Brother Chen! "Farewell!" Brother Meng De, take care! " Cao Cao turned his horse and ran, and the soldier followed.
Chen Lang then led the group out of the city gate, straight towards fir pool County. Along the way, Trichoderma felt a freedom that she had never felt before, but the children of Trichoderma were constantly pointing at the things in the wilderness, asking questions with an extremely happy expression.
When Chen Lang and his group returned to the fir pool's camp, Chen Lang handed the mother and son pair to Juan'er. Juan'er curiously looked at Trichoderma Mother and Son, and then led them down the stairs.