Li Ru was shocked and said: "General, after His Majesty died of illness, there will be no one in the world who can suppress the nobles and nobles. Now if we don't take refuge with Yuan Wei, we will have no chance in the future!"

Dong Zhuo said: "What's the use of taking refuge in Yuan Wei? I am now worshiping the former general. Is it possible that Yuan Wei will give me a hussar general or a chariot general?"

Li Ru stopped talking. The Hussars General and the Chariot General were both higher than the Three Dukes. Yuan Wei obviously would not give it to him.

But Dong Zhuo is now a former general, and his status is second only to the Three Dukes. If you don't take the position of the Three Dukes, why should Dong Zhuo help you?

Li Ru thought about the novel and asked, "General, do you want to side with Shi Changshi and the others?"

Although Zhang Rang and the others are weak now, they control the palace and may not have a plan to turn defeat into victory. After all, the alliance between General Dou Wu and Chen Fan decades ago was more powerful than the current alliance between He Jin and Yuan Wei, but not

They were also defeated by the eunuchs. If Dong Zhuo led an army to help Zhang Rang and the others, they might not be able to reproduce the results of decades ago!

What's particularly important is that the eunuchs were very generous. They gave Dong Zhuo a former general after paying him. If he helped them survive this disaster, they might even give Dong Zhuo a general or lieutenant.

You must know that the only military commander in the past few decades was the alliance between Duan Xi and the eunuchs. Dong Zhuo may not be able to become the next Duan Xi!

Dong Zhuo asked: "Does Wen You think Zhang Rang and the others have a chance of winning?"

Li Ru shook his head and said: "There is no chance of winning. It is precisely because of the mutiny decades ago that both the general and the tutor had a very tight grip on military power. The general killed Jian Shuo and his Majesty immediately after his death.

Dong Chong eliminated anyone who could threaten him, and the Taifu even arranged all his children to join the Xiyuan Army and the Northern Army, and even contacted General You as backup. Under such surveillance, Zhang asked them to be

It’s impossible to touch military power!”

Dong Zhuo said angrily: "Then why did I go to Luoyang? I am over sixty years old, and I still work as a dog for others!"

Dong Zhuo was very chilled by Yuan Wei's use.

He is still as arrogant as he was decades ago, thinking that giving himself a chance to be a dog is a way of appreciating himself.

I am now a former general in the Han Dynasty, and my status is not much worse than yours.

Dong Zhuo recalled that he had fought for the Han Dynasty for more than thirty years. He had fought many battles and made many achievements, but because he was Zhang Huan's disciple, he had never received any rewards.

Seeing that others could get promoted and make a fortune without fighting, he knew the importance of having a backing, so he took refuge in Yuan Wei. However, Yuan Wei only used his own fighting ability and looked down on him as a warrior at all. After he was promoted to captain, he refused to

He helped Dong Zhuo again, and even kicked Dong Zhuo away after Yuan Wei completed his local resume.

So Dong Zhuo went to spend money to curry favor with Zhang and let them buy an official position. Sure enough, his official career started to be prosperous. He could be promoted regardless of whether he won or lost a battle. He was soon promoted from a school captain to a former general.

But even though Dong Zhuo is now a former general, Dong Zhuo is still not satisfied. He thinks that he should have become a former general due to his own merits, but he actually has to spend his own money to buy it.

Do I, Dong Zhuo, lack talent or merit? I have fought bloody battles in Xiliang for 30 years, am I still not worthy of a former general!

Dong Zhuo always believed that the court was treating him badly, so he stayed around Luoyang City just to see if there was a chance to go further. He didn't want to just go back to Xiliang.

After Li Ru understood Dong Zhuo's thoughts, he smiled and said: "Then the general will go to Luoyang even more. With the current situation in Luoyang City, there are nothing more than three results. The first is to let them learn the method last time and use His Majesty's imperial edict to kill

They want the general to help control the military power of Luoyang City. The general may have the opportunity to become a prince like Taiwei Duan!"

Dong Zhuo's eyes lit up when he heard this!

But Li Ru said: "But this possibility is only one in ten thousand!"

Li Ru continued: "The most likely thing is that the general and the Taifu teamed up to kill Zhang Rang and the others. But at this time, the General had all the power. Even if the Taifu was powerful, it would be impossible for him to compete with the military power of the General. At this time, the Taifu

I just want you, General, to frighten the General! Now the Taifu has not thought of this, but sooner or later he will understand that if the nobles want to control Luoyang, they cannot do without the help of the General!"

Dong Zhuo nodded when he heard this. It is true that He Jin now controls the North and South armies and the Xiyuan Army. All the military power of Luoyang City is in He Jin's hands. If Yuan Wei wants to confront He Jin, the 60,000 troops in his hands are the most important bargaining chip.

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"There is another situation where the general and the tutor win, but some of them are assassinated by Zhang or all of them. At this time, Luoyang City is in chaos. This is your chance, general. The entire Han Dynasty except Huangfu Song, general

He is the number one among the military generals who can take the opportunity to take over the military power of Luoyang City and replace the general's position!

Becoming a general was something Dong Zhuo had never thought about. After all, in the Han Dynasty, the general position had become an exclusive position for relatives.

But after listening to Li Ru's words, it seems that the chaos in Luoyang City is his only chance to enter the throne of power of the Han Dynasty!

Dong Zhuo said excitedly: "It seems that the chaos in Luoyang City has given me an excellent opportunity to eradicate the eunuchs and serve the country. I have long disliked the princes of Luoyang. If I take charge of the government, I will definitely stabilize Luoyang."

, the country will be at peace, and the entire Han Dynasty will prosper again!"

At this time, the sound of horse hoofs was heard. Dong Zhuo and the others immediately stood up and saw Xu Wei galloping towards them with hundreds of cavalry not far away.

After approaching the pavilion, Xu Wei dismounted and said with a smile: "It is a sin to keep General Dong waiting for so long!"

Dong Zhuo laughed loudly and said: "Qu Shuai is so polite, I didn't wait long!"

Then the two people entered the pavilion, and the host and guest sat separately.

Dong Zhuo smiled and said: "Qu Shuai, let's chat while eating!"

Xu Wei didn't even realize that this small pavilion was filled with a table of wine and food.

Xu Wei said happily: "Then I won't be polite!"

Xu Wei was really rude. He took a fat elbow as soon as it was served and started eating it.

When Xu Wei came to this world, his physical fitness became stronger, and his appetite also became bigger. But now the entire Bingzhou was short of food, and he set an example. He only had 7 bushels of wheat every month, which was only enough for Xu Wei to eat three cents full.

Now he has to find a way to get some food by himself every day, and he has even mastered the unique skill of flying rocks, hitting this and that within 10 steps! At the same time, his girlfriend Zhang Ning helped him a little, and he could barely resist it!

And now Dong Zhuo invites Xu Wei to a big dinner, which is really an unexpected surprise!

Xu Wei just ate the entire table of food under the surprised eyes of Dong Zhuo and Li Ru!

Dong Zhuo and Li Ru looked at each other. They knew that Lei Gong had set a food stamp system for everyone in Bingzhou in order to prevent people from starving to death in Bingzhou. And judging from the information they obtained, there was indeed no large-scale starvation in Bingzhou.

, they originally wondered how the Tengjia Army could control the entire Bingzhou's food supply.

But I didn't expect that Xu Wei would be so hungry. He seemed to understand a little. Lei Gong set an example like this, and the people below did not dare to mess around!

After eating, Xu Wei was a little embarrassed and said: "Sorry, I ate all General Dong's food!"

Dong Zhuo said nonchalantly: "My old Dong can still afford to treat his friends to a meal like this!"

Then Dong Zhuo said: "I wonder why Commander Qu came to see me, old Dong, this time?"

Xu Wei was not polite and said: "Old Dong, you know me. I have always been a person who doesn't offend others. But Huangfu Songtai is no longer a thing. When he first arrived in Jizhou, he kept making small moves. 100,000 troops were stationed there.

On the side of the Taihang Mountains, if you are not building fortresses, you are burning, killing, and looting on the Taihang Mountains. Isn’t this a slap in the face of my Thunder Lord?”

Dong Zhuo was stunned and said, "I won't offend you unless you offend me. Then why is my Taiyuan County so disgraced?"

Li Ru on the side smiled and said: "Shuai Qu, although you and our general are friends, after all, we are both ours and the enemy. You don't want my general to help you attack Huangfu Song!"

Xu Wei said with a vulgar expression: "That's not true. I don't intend to hit the main force and teach Huangfu Song a lesson, but your 60,000-strong army, Old Dong, is in Shangdang County. How dare my army go out!"

When Dong Zhuo heard that Xu Wei wanted to beat Huangfu Song, he laughed happily and said, "I have long disliked Huangfu Song. If Qu Shuai wants to beat him, I will definitely support him!"

Xu Wei said: "Old Dong, you just cut off Zhang Yan's retreat. How dare I put the retreat in front of you, Old Dong? It's not that I don't believe you, Old Dong, but the safety of these hundreds of thousands of troops has to make me think more."

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Li Rudao: "But the imperial court asked my general to lead troops to station in Shangdang County just to guard against Commander Qu. We can't give up our responsibilities just because of Commander Qu's words!"

Xu Wei smiled and said: "How could I make such a request that makes it difficult for you, old Dong? Didn't Emperor Ling die recently? Luoyang City is in chaos, and everyone is fighting for power. I know your talents, old Dong. He Jinshuang

Shit, he’s just a butcher who made his fortune with his sister. No matter how talented he is, he dares to become a general. In my opinion, Lao Lei, the whole big man, that is, you, Old Dong, are qualified to become a general!"

When Dong Zhuo heard this, he laughed and said: "He is indeed the thunder god who dominates the whole north. He just has vision. I am not bragging. There is no general in the Han Dynasty who can fight better than me, old Dong!" Gumai

Xu Wei continued to flatter: "If you, Old Dong, were in charge of Luoyang City, I wouldn't have rebelled. I see that Luoyang City is just a bunch of rats now. Only you, Dong Zhuo, can support the Han Dynasty! In this way, Old Dong, you can lead the army.

After entering Luoyang City, I can safely lead my troops to fight Huangfu Song!"

Dong Zhuo and Li Ru also looked at each other and looked at each other, not because of what they thought.

Dong Zhuo wanted to say something, but Li Ru stopped him and said: "Commander Qu has hundreds of thousands of troops in front of us. If we lead our troops to leave, and Commander Qu's hundreds of thousands of troops attack our Shangdang County, wouldn't Shangdang County be the same?"

If he is defeated by Commander Qu, won't my general be blamed by the imperial court?"

But Xu Wei said: "What is there to fight in a poor ravine in Shangdang? If I want to fight, I will also fight in the rich Jizhou! If you, old director, are worried that I will regret it, I will buy you another 10,000 sets of ceramic armor to enhance your combat effectiveness."

, you won’t have to worry about this anymore, right?”

The temptation of ceramic armor made Dong Zhuo excited. He thought for a while and said: "I don't want your 10,000 sets of ceramic armor. If you give me another 2,000 sets of vests from last time, I will go to Luoyang City with an army of 30,000 people. I don't care about you."

What happened with Huangfu Song!"

In Dong Zhuo's view, 30,000 troops were enough to defend Shangdang County, and he was about to go to Luoyang City. Getting 2,000 more sets of vests would be a huge profit!

Xu Wei smiled and said: "I know that General Dong seized a large amount of grain last time. A set of such a vest costs you 500 shi of grain, Old Dong. 2,000 sets equals 1 million shi of grain!"

Dong Zhuo thought of Xu Wei's embarrassment just now and knew that the Tengjia Army was now short of food, so he said: "Now that food prices are soaring, I want you to add 200 more ceramic armor pieces to each set of armor!"

Xu Wei smiled and said: "Isn't this equivalent to me taking out 2,000 more pieces of ceramic armor!"

But Xu Qiang said angrily: "This time your boss is going to Luoyang City, these extra ceramic armor pieces will be considered as my support for you, Lao Lei!"

The two of them made an agreement like this.

Li Ru looked at Xu Wei who was walking away and said worriedly: "General, do you imagine what Lei Gong said?"

Dong Zhuo smiled and said: "It doesn't matter whether you believe it or not, we are going to Luoyang City anyway. Even if Lei Gong wants to attack Shangdang County, it is Huangfu Song who has to worry. Anyway, I will not stay in Shangdang County after this time."

"One thing Lei Gong said is right. The princes of Luoyang are just a bunch of rats. They can all control the power of the court. Why can't I, Dong Zhuo! I went to Luoyang City this time, so I don't count as coming back. Looking at Huangfu Song's actions, at most

He and Lei Gong will fight in 2-3 years, and I don’t want to be implicated by them. Now we have 2,000 more sets of ceramic vests to enhance our strength. This is the most important thing!"

Dong Zhuo's ambition was completely inspired by Xu Wei. He rushed to Luoyang City and the two sides quickly completed the deal at the border!
To be continued...