Chapter 37

Yuan Shao was pleased after listening to Guo Tu and Pang Ji's analysis.

Yuan Shao said loudly: "Sir Yuantu (Pang Ji) is indeed a great person. Listening to what you two said, was a relief.

If that's the case, then we will join with Gongsun Zan to take Jizhou, and after taking Jizhou, the two of you will be the first ones I give rewards to."

"Lord Yuan is praising me too much; I don't dare to accept it."

The two smiled flatteringly, saying so, but their faces were full of satisfaction.

Yuan Shao ordered: "Someone, go and invite Guan Jing over!"

"Yes!"

After a while, Guan Jing who was waiting in the adjoining tent came to Yuan Shao's army tent again.

"Leader Yuan, have you thought it through?"

Although Guan Jing had expected Yuan Shao to agree, he still pretended to ask.

"Shiqi, after we discussed with Lord Yuan. I feel that what you said earlier is appropriate, but this matter should not be leaked. After we discussed and reached an agreement, General Gongsun and Lord Yuan will join forces. At that time, it will be easy for us to get Jizhou, and then we will split it equally between the two of us."

Yuan Shao himself would disagree with this result, so it was Guo Tu who was at the side, answering.

"Since the Alliance Leader has agreed to this matter, then I shall return and report this to General Gongsun!"

Guan Jing nodded, got up, and left.

After Guan Jing left, Yuan Shao said: "Sir, please order Yan Liang and Wen Chou to return to Jizhou to recruit troops, buy horses and also train soldiers, then prepare to attack Jizhou at any time!"

"Yes."

Guo Tu nodded and walked away.

Yuan Shao brought Yang Lian and Wen Chou; however, he said before that he did not bring them, so of course, it is not good for them to stay here.

Therefore, this was a good opportunity to make them return to Jizhou to prepare soldiers and horses.

In this way, Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shao allied themselves together to plan to take over and divide Jizhou equally.

The Warlords were plotting something, and Dong Zhuo in Luoyang finally took action.

…..

Zhao Yun beheaded Hua Xiong, and Li Su and Zhao Cen, two mid-level generals, could only hold on to defend.

Li Su, someone who was in the same state as Lu Bu, was the one that proposes to Dong Zhuo to persuade Lü Bu, to surrender.

Therefore, he was able to serve as a general and accompanied Hua Xiong at Sishui Pass to fight the forces of the 18th Allied Warlord.

When Hua Xiong defeated Sun Jian earlier, Li Su came up with the plan.

It is just that Hua Xiong did not listen to Li Su's advice and refused to stay in Sishui Pass. On the contrary, he relied on his courage to attack Xiaguan and was unexpectedly executed by Zhao Yun.

In this loss, Li Su hastily wrote an emergency document, in which he explained how Hua Xiong had not listened to his advice, which led to his defeat today.

He hoped that Dong Zhuo could send an army to rescue him as soon as possible.

…

Luoyang, Prime Minister's Palace.

Dong Zhuo was still entertaining the ministers, chatting and laughing with others.

When the news of Hua Xiong's defeat came, Dong Zhuo, who was busy singing and dancing, immediately became furious.

Dong Zhuo immediately lifted the table and threw it, this scared the drinkers, singers, dancers, and court officials who attended the banquet.

With Dong Zhuo's tyrannical temperament, no one dared to interfere with Dong Zhuo at this time, so they all dispersed.

Dong Zhuo was a strong leader in his army and cavalry back then, but ever since he entered Luoyang, Dong Zhuo was bewitched by power and fell into his lust.

The person who was originally strong in Bingzhou now had a broad and fat body, and even riding a horse is quite difficult, he gradually loses his former majesty.

Before Dong Zhuo was stationed in Luoyang, Hua Xiong had always been the number one general under his command and followed him to fight in Xiliang for many years.

It was only after he accepted Lü Bu as his adopted son that Hua Xiong's position as the number one general was replaced by Lü Bu.

Now that he heard that Hua Xiong was beheaded in battle, made Dong Zhuo, who had not fought in a long time, panicked.

Therefore, Dong Zhuo hastily summoned Li Ru, Lü Bu, and the rest of his subordinates to discuss strategies to defeat the enemy.

"Do you all know that Hua Xiong has lost, and Sishui Pass is now in danger?"

Dong Zhuo's chief advisor, Li Ru, who is also his son-in-law, stood up and said:

"Prime Minister, this one knew about this before he came. I heard that the person who killed Hua Xiong was a young general who was taken by Han Yu, son of Jizhou Governor Han Fu, from Gongsun Zan, a Beiping prefect."

As Dong Zhuo's chief advisor, Li Ru has always been Dong Zhuo's confidant, and he consults with him on all matters.

"I thought Han Fu was just a mediocre person. If it wasn't for me asking His Majesty, how could he become the Governor of Jizhou? In addition, so did Yuan Shao, if not for me, how could he be the prefect of Bohai, alas now he is the leader of the coalition forces to deal with me. This is hateful!"

Dong Zhuo said angrily.

He remembered that after he overthrew the previous emperor, to win over the Warlords, he gave many people official titles and positions, but these people now turned against him.

This made Dong Zhuo very regretful, and at the same time filled Dong Zhuo's heart with killing intent!

Li Ru appeased Dong Zhuo and said: "Prime Minister, now is not the time for regrets, Hua Xiong was beheaded, and the Sishui Pass was temporarily guarded by Li Su, and defense won't be a problem for a while.

What I am worried about is that the Warlords will lead their troops to attack Hulao Pass. Hulao Pass is the gateway to Luoyang. Once Hulao Pass is lost, Luoyang will no longer be able to defend itself and will be in danger!"

Dong Zhuo nodded and said, "What Wenyou said was true, but what should be done to thwart it?"

Before Li Ru could answer, Lü Bu, stepped forward with Sky Piercer in hand, and said disdainfully:

"Father, don't worry, the Warlords outside are like grass. I wish to raise my tiger's army to cut off the heads of Yuan Shao and others, hang them in the capital, and shock the heroes of the world."

Dong Zhuo was very happy when he heard Lu Bu's bold words.

Dong Zhuo immediately got up and said with a smile, "I have Fengxian, why should I be afraid of the Warlords in Guandong? You immediately lead your troops to Hulao Pass, and you must not let the Warlords outside to pass."

"Don't worry, father, this child will fulfill his mission!"

After that, Lü Bu with his Sky Piercer left immediately.

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