Li Ru thought for a moment, then clasped his fist towards Dong Zhuo, "Mr. En, I heard that Fengxian distributed all the money he sent this morning to the families of the fallen soldiers! He didn't use this as a reward, he really wanted to provide compensation.

Families of the fallen soldiers!”

Dong Zhuo was surprised, "Is there such a thing? This is really incredible!" He laughed, "Since Fengxian is willing to do this, let him do it!" He glanced at Li Ru, "This is not a problem, is it?

?”

Li Ru frowned, "I heard that more than 200,000 families related to those fallen soldiers are grateful to Fengxian. Fengxian's prestige among those people is probably unmatched by anyone!"

Dong Zhuo didn't know what Li Ru wanted to say, so he asked angrily: "What exactly do you want to say?"

Li Ru hesitated for a moment and said with a smile: "I just think that Fengxian has changed so much! I don't even recognize him now!" In fact, this is not what he wants to say, what he wants to say is 'Fengxian'

Do you have a disobedient heart?'. He did not tell the true thoughts in his heart because it was completely his conjecture without any evidence. And with the current weight of Lu Bu in Dong Zhuo's heart, if he told the truth in his heart,

Speaking out your true thoughts will not only have no effect, but may cause disaster.

Dong Zhuo didn't take what Li Ru said to heart.

Dong Zhuo was fat and could not bear to sit for a long time. He was feeling a little tired now and wanted to lie down on the couch behind him for a while. Li Ru, who was good at observing people's words and emotions, immediately saw Dong Zhuo's intention and quickly stepped forward to help Dong Zhuo up and helped him to the screen.

Dong Zhuo lay down on the couch behind him and helped him lie down. Dong Zhuo lay on his side and let out a comfortable breath.

Li Ru cupped his fists and said, "Thank you, I'm sorry, I'm resigning."

"Um."

Li Ru bowed again and retreated.

Before dusk in the afternoon, Zhang Lang left the military camp and returned to Luoyang City, followed by Gao Shun and dozens of guards.

Suddenly the sound of a gong came from ahead, and then the bustling people on the street quickly stepped aside. Zhang Lang reined in the red rabbit horse and retreated to the side of the road with the guards.

Looking forward, I saw a huge team coming towards me. In front of the team were dozens of Xiliang cavalry clearing the way. The team behind them was flanked by infantry wearing armor and holding steel swords and shields.

Sandwiched between these infantry were hundreds of prisoners strung together with hemp ropes. Many of them had signs of being tortured! The faces of all these prisoners were full of fear and helplessness, and they stumbled around.

They were crying and howling, and the soldiers nearby beat and cursed them from time to time. The scene was really miserable.

Zhang Lang heard a young commoner not far ahead whispering to his companions: "I heard that all the wealthy families related to the Guandong princes were confiscated! Not long ago, more than a thousand people were executed. Just in the city

By the woods outside the door! I’ve seen it, it’s really creepy!”

The companion sighed, "I heard that this idea came from Lu Bu! This Lu Bu is really cruel and ruthless!" "Who says it's not the case!" The third person suddenly jumped in and said, "Don't say anything, be careful of the trouble coming from your mouth!"

"The two young men quickly shut their mouths.

Zhang Lang was sitting on his horse in a daze, thinking: Why did it become my idea? Damn it! Which bastard spread the rumor?

…

The huge team left Luoyang in a hurry and headed west. Twenty thousand Xiliang cavalry cleared the way, and tens of thousands of Xiliang soldiers guarded both sides. The team protected in the middle was a long dragon composed of countless various vehicles, including the emperor's dragon chariot.

, Dong Zhuo's "armored vehicles", the fragrant carriages of the concubines and princesses in the harem, and the cars of central officials at all levels. In addition to these, there are more horse-drawn and ox-carts used by Dong Zhuo to transport various goods.

At this time, Zhang Lang had not left Luoyang. He took Zhang Liao, Hao Meng, Hou Cheng and 6,000 cavalry to stay in Luoyang City. This was Zhang Lang's request. His reason was to prevent the eastern princes from pursuing attacks. Dong Zhuo This was greatly appreciated, but Zhang Lang's real purpose was not that, but to prevent Li Que, Guo Si and others from taking advantage of the chaos to loot the city. It was because Zhang Lang took the initiative to lead his army to stay in the rear, so Li Que, Guo Si and others had no chance. I can take advantage of it, but I secretly hate it in my heart.

Zhang Lang's main force, 30,000 infantry, had already left with the large army under the leadership of Zang Ba and other generals, while Zhang Lang's family members were escorted by hundreds of guards led by Gao Shun and accompanied the large army.

Zhang Lang, dressed in an animal mask as Tang Nijia, holding a Fangtian painted halberd and riding a red rabbit horse, was walking on the broad street, followed closely by dozens of heavily armored guards on horseback.

Luoyang City was much quieter and more empty than usual, but it seemed very peaceful because there were still six thousand cavalry led by Zhang Lang.

After touring the city of Luoyang, he returned to the gate of his house. He was surprised to see countless people gathered in front of his house. When the people saw Zhang Lang, they cheered and surrounded him, covering three floors inside and three floors outside. Zhang Lang couldn't even It becomes impossible to move.

Just when Zhang Lang was surprised, a thin old man with gray beard and hair said loudly: "General, I heard that you are going west to Chang'an, please take us with you!" As he said this, he knelt down. He knelt down, Thousands of people all knelt down, crying and shouting to follow Zhang Lang to Chang'an.

Zhang Lang sat on the horse in a daze. He had never encountered such a thing before and felt his chest was burning with fire.

"You, are you willing to follow me?"

"Yes! We are willing!" the people shouted loudly.

Zhang Lang thought for a while and nodded, "Okay!" When he agreed, the people at the scene immediately cheered. Zhang Lang looked at these cheerful people and was filled with emotions. He just did something for the superior. He did what he should do, and actually won the wholehearted loyalty of these people!

…

The sky gradually darkened. Zhang Lang was sitting in an empty home eating a simple dinner.

Zhang Liao and Hao Meng, wearing helmets and armor and swords on their waists, walked in quickly, clasped their fists in salute: "General!"

Zhang Lang glanced at the two of them and asked while eating: "Is there any news about Bishui Pass and Hulao Pass?"

Zhang Liao cupped his fists and replied: "The news we just got, the two levels are still in our hands."

Zhang Lang frowned, "As soon as the two generals know that we are abandoning Luoyang, they will definitely abandon the pass immediately! Time is running out! Hao Meng."

"The end will be here."

"I order you to lead a thousand cavalry to escort the people who want to follow us to retreat to Chang'an!"

Both of them were a little surprised, but neither of them said anything. Hao Meng clasped his fists in agreement and turned around to leave.

"Wait a moment."

Hao Meng turned around quickly and asked, "General, what else do you have to say?"

"You can bring as much food and grass as you can from the big warehouse outside the city! It's a long way to Chang'an, so it's always good to prepare more food and grass!" "Promise." Hao Meng clenched his fists and promised, turned around and trotted away.

Zhang Lang saw Zhang Liao frowning and asked in confusion: "What are Wen Yuan worried about?"

Zhang Liao clasped his fists and said, "General, I'm worried about those eastern princes. If they send cavalry to chase them after entering the pass, I'm afraid it will be difficult to protect the people!" Zhang Lang couldn't help but worry. He thought of the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" he had read. In the story, Cao Cao's handsome cavalry is chasing him! Other princes may stop at the bustling city of Luoyang, but Cao Cao, the tycoon, probably won't!

At the same time, the guards at Hulao Pass and Sishui Pass received news that Dong Zhuo had abandoned Luoyang, so he led his subordinates to escape from the pass in a hurry and headed west.

The eighteen princes crashed into the pass and poured into the pass like a flood from a broken embankment!
Chapter completed!