249. Li Jue Vs. Guo Si Part 2

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The rhetoric that was given by Chen Gui checkmated Zhang Miao and Xu Si stopping them from taking a moment, the two of them exchanged glances talking with each other mentally while Chen Gui, Chen Qun, and Liu Ye doing this for formality to put up a front that they Lie Fan's retainers doesn't interested in supporting their motion of alliance between Lu Bu and Lie Fan.

Honestly, Liu Ye and Chen Qun aren't that supportive of Lie Fan's motion to alliancing with Lu Bu, they feel that Lie Fan alliancing with Lu Bu can destroy his prestige and reputation for allying with a traitor.

Of course, they also understand Lie Fan's intention in allying himself with Lu Bu, usurping the Province through diplomacy and not spilling a single blood in the process, which is a very lucrative opportunity.

So even though they didn't like Lie Fan's decision, they still supported the plan because Lie Fan had given them the platform and chance to showcase their talent fully without any restraint whatsoever.

Zhang Miao and Xu Si communicate through their eyes for a short time, and then Zhang Miao replies to Chen Gui's rhetoric by saying that while it's true Cao Cao and Liu Bei will think twice, it doesn't mean that they would not target Lie Fan.

Yuan Shao is still fighting Gongsun Zan in the north, and Cao Cao is separated by a river as a natural defense. Yuan Shao will definitely win his battle against Gongsun Zan, only a matter of time before Cao Cao needs to control the entire Central Plain and have the fighting power to fight Yuan Shao to the north.

Chen Gui, Chen Qun, and Liu Ye feel that what Zhang Miao said makes sense, because Yuan Shao will hold the entirety of the north when he wins his battle against Gongsun Zan, giving him control of a lot of manpower and supplies.

So Cao Cao who had made a barrier for them against Yuan Shao, will definitely seek to expand his power and the only way to do se is either by annexing the entirety of the Central Plain or going to the West.

For Cao Cao the prospect of him going to the West could waste a lot of time and stretch his territories even further, so the Central Plains was a much better prospect for him to annex and prepare against Yuan Shao.

As Zhang Miao articulated the purpose of Lu Bu's envoy, a subtle sense of relief washed over him and Xu Si. The contemplative expressions on the faces of Chen Gui, Chen Qun, and Liu Ye signaled that Zhang Miao's words had managed to influence them.

The realization that Cao Cao's focus on consolidating power in the Central Plains aligned with Lu Bu's interests sparked a glimmer of hope for the prospect of building an alliance between Lu Bu and Lie Fan.

As the weighty discussions unfolded in Xiapi's Governor Castle, the hopeful anticipation of a potential alliance between Lu Bu and Lie Fan hung in the air. Zhang Miao and Xu Si awaited the response from Chen Gui, Chen Qun, and Liu Ye, recognizing that this pivotal meeting was Lu Bu's only chance to survive Cao Cao and Liu Bei's attack.

Meanwhile, far away in Chang'an, a different tension was unfolding beneath the surface. The absence of Zhang Ji, who had once acted as a mediator between the two, left a void that now threatened to plunge them into open conflict for the second time.

The absence of a mediator like Zhang Ji left little room for Li Jue and Guo Si to compromise, and the inevitable clash between Li Jue and Guo Si loomed large, threatening to plunge Chang'an into the chaos of internal battle once again.

Yang Feng who was stationed at Luoyang once again flamed the internal conflict between Li Jue and Guo Si, hoping that the clash between the two of them would result in the death of either one of them or even the two of them.

What Yang Feng never thought of is that even if either Li Jue or Guo Si died or even the two of them died at the same time, he would not receive any benefit whatsoever due to him not being adjacent to Li Jue and Guo Si.

There are only two people who truly benefited from his movement, Ma Teng and Han Sui alongside Zhang Ji due to their domain being adjacent to Li Ju and Guo Si's domain.

At Chang'An with extension rising in the air, Li Ju and Guo Si finally meet at the courtyard of the Imperial Castle bringing their own elite guard, due to Yang Feng salmon ha rumor once again they held this meeting.

Li Jue: "Guo Si! I'm older than you and far more experienced to lead this force by myself, so you saying that you are more befitting in leading this force is nonsense with how unqualified you are!"

Guo Si: "Bah! Li Jue do you think being older makes you more qualified than me?! Then why don't we let some of those old timers that were left by Emperor Xian to lead us huh?!"

Li Jue: "Are you deaf?! I'm saying older than you and far more experienced! I serve Lord Dong Zhuo much longer than you and become one of Lord Dong Zhuo's top generals before you!"

Guo Si: "Haha! So what if you become one of Lord Dong Zhuo's top generals before me?! You were then defeated by Hua Xiong, Zhang Ji, and Xu Rong making you the second weakest while I'm proud that I'm the weakest among all of them but never have the arrogance to say these words!"

Li Jue: "You?! Know your place fool! If not for your carelessness Emperor Xian would still be in our hands!"

Guo Si: "The decision to let go of Emperor Xian isn't just made by me! You also agreed after Zhang Ji mediated with the two of us, and don't ever call me a fool again!"

Li Jue: "Haha a fool doesn't like being called a fool shows that he is truly a fool Haha!"

Guo Si who heard Li Jue's words can't contain his anger anymore, taking out his sword from the scabbard that was hanging from his waist, Guo Si tries to cut Li Jue in the face.

The clash of steel echoed through the air as Li Jue skillfully parried Guo Si's attack. The sudden escalation sent shockwaves through their respective guards, who swiftly readied themselves for the impending conflict.

However, as Li Jue prepared to counter, Guo Si, sensing the precariousness of the situation, took a strategic step back. A tense moment hung in the air as Guo Si assessed the risks and In a swift decision, he chose to retreat, signaling to his men to follow suit.

Li Jue, fueled by a mix of frustration and determination, wasted no time. With sword in hand, he pursued Guo Si followed by his guard, their footsteps echoing through the tense atmosphere of Chang'an.

Through the labyrinthine streets of Chang'an, Li Jue pursued Guo Si with an unwavering determination. The tension between them rippled through the air, the city becoming a backdrop for their power struggle.

Guo Si, knowing the consequences of a direct confrontation, continued his strategic retreat, weaving through alleys and squares, trying to leave Chang'An since it have become Li Jue's personal base with him being ousted from Chang'An.

The chase continued for a while, the gap between Li Jue and Guo Si narrowing and expanding with each twist and turn. Guo Si and his guards finally reached Luoyang Eastern Gate, where his army was waiting outside.

Guo Si, having successfully reached the safety of Luoyang's Eastern Gate, regrouped with his waiting army. As he left the city, a false sense of security settled over him, the chaotic events within Chang'an momentarily behind him.

Meanwhile, in the heart of Luoyang, Li Jue swiftly assembled his forces. Determined to settle the conflict once and for all, he dispatched orders to his retinue, preparing to pursue Guo Si with the full might of his army.

When Li Jue received word that his army was ready, he left Chang'An leading his army personally to pursue Guo Si and his army who weren't that far yet from Luoyang.

The clash between the two of them was inevitable as Li Jue's forces closed in on Guo Si's unsuspecting army, when he finally caught up to Guo Si and his army Li Jue ordered an immediate attack.

The battlefield became a chaotic symphony of clashing swords and thundering hooves as Li Jue's forces relentlessly pressed against Guo Si's army. The element of surprise had given Li Jue an initial advantage, but Guo Si, a seasoned commander, quickly rallied his troops to meet the unexpected assault.

The clash of metal and the war cries of soldiers reverberated through the air, each side fiercely contesting their claim to power in Chang'an. The battle raged on, both commanders strategizing to gain the upper hand against each other.

As the conflict reached a critical juncture, Li Jue, with a keen eye for openings, spotted a vulnerability in Guo Si's formation. Seizing the opportunity, he directed a swift and decisive assault, exploiting the weakness in Guo Si's defenses.

The impact was immediate and devastating. Li Jue's forces pierced through Guo Si's formation, creating a breach that threatened to unravel the cohesion of Guo Si's army. The tide of battle shattered at that moment, giving Li Jue a crucial advantage.

It also gives Li Jue a direct route to Guo Si, and Li Jue seeing this immediately takes his most elite guards and cavalry battalion toward Guo Si, and Guo Si doesn't realize that the breach caused by Li Jue's attack has left him in the open.

As Li Jue's elite guards and cavalry battalion surged through the breach in Guo Si's formation, chaos ensued on the battlefield. The clash of weapons and the cries of soldiers echoed, but amidst the tumult, Li Jue's relentless pursuit focused on a singular target which is Guo Si.

Guo Si, still grappling with the aftermath of the breached formation, remained oblivious to the imminent threat closing in. Li Jue, wielding his glaive with lethal precision, carved a path through any of Guo Si's men who dared to stand in his way.

The gap between the two of them rapidly closed, and before Guo Si could fully comprehend the dire situation, Li Jue's glaive struck with deadly accuracy. The blade found its mark, piercing Guo Si's torso, a fatal blow that sent Guo Si falling from his horse crumpled to the ground.

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Name: Lie Fan

Title: Three Heroes Who Defeat Lu Bu

Age: 27 (194 AD)

Level: 15

Next Level: 938.000

Renown: 645

Cultivation: Yin Yang Separation (level 9)

SP: 571.700

ATTRIBUTE POINTS

STR: 906 (+20)

VIT: 598 (+20)

AGI: 583 (+10)

INT: 587

CHR: 93

WIS: 509

WILL: 397

ATR Points: 0