The night was deep, but the Nangong in the center of Luoyang City was brightly lit.
The palace is deep, with lanterns hanging on the pillars and under the eaves. Under the lights, you can see the double eaves of the roof, the top is decorated with kissing animals and the dripping hooks of the tiles, which are colorful.
Luxurious.
At this moment, the atmosphere in this magnificent and noble place was not good. The guards on duty looked nervous. What made them nervous were the roars and quarrels coming from the tall Deyang Palace!
"Everyone, everyone, please stop arguing. Whether you want to leave or stay is not something that can be done in a short time. If you are shouting here, what is the use except to annoy the Prime Minister? Isn't this adding chaos?"
Li Ru rubbed his temples while trying hard to maintain order. Commanding the Xiliang cavalry to dominate the world sounds very majestic, but in fact it is not the case at all. It is difficult to serve these arrogant and powerful generals, especially those
Hu Zhong.
When they were burning, killing and looting, one of them would take the lead of eight. When there was a tough battle to be fought and the situation became critical, everyone just wanted to grease the soles of their feet as quickly as possible, running faster than a rabbit.
It's a pity that the father-in-law didn't listen to his own advice and insisted on bringing these beasts to Luoyang. As a result, the reputation of the Xiliang Army was completely ruined, and he didn't even try to help at the critical moment!
Returning to Xiliang? That's easy to say. Sanfu has been in many wars and has been damaged to the extreme. Otherwise, how could the imperial court almost pass a resolution and abandon Guanzhong?
It's just that it's dilapidated. The most important thing is that there are few people and no population. What's the use of shrinking back to Guanzhong? Can it be supported by these barbarians? The reason why Western Qin was able to take advantage of the dangers of Guanzhong and sweep across the six countries was because Qin
The land of our country has never been affected by the war!
Not only can it rely on its own land to cultivate and survive, but it can also plunder the population and materials of other countries to enrich itself. It also has an endless supply of Bashu, which gives it the power to sweep across the country.
If most of the people in Luoyang cannot be brought back to Guanzhong, this move to move the capital will be a complete joke.
"Dr. Li, you said that it will take a long time to lead the people away, and it is necessary to lead them, so we have to follow you. But in this case, you have already set off early. If you linger here, the trouble will only get worse.
Coming more and more?”
"That is, if those officials in the court dare to be nagging, we will kill them all. If those unruly people refuse to leave, as long as the Prime Minister gives the order, we will go from house to house to arrest them. Hmm, with the bright knife showing,
Are you afraid that they won’t leave? Brothers, do you think that’s right?”
"Yes! Search door to door!"
"Shut up, everyone!"
Dong Zhuo had been sitting on the dragon chair with a sullen face, watching his group of people getting more and more outrageous. Li Ru couldn't suppress it anymore. He got angry, stood up and yelled: "I don't think I know what you are."
Are you virtuous? After I ask you to search from house to house, how many people will be left alive in Luoyang? How many things will be left? How will the remaining people get to Chang'an? "
Dong Zhuo's majesty was still very high. His outburst shocked everyone. For a moment, everyone looked at me and me without making a sound. Li Ru breathed a sigh of relief.
"But Prime Minister, now the white wave is approaching fiercely. The forward has passed Puban as far as possible and is likely to attack Guanzhong. The only one stationed in Chang'an now is Niu Zhonglang. If there is an emergency, then we..."
"Yes, anyway, the way back is threatened by the Baibo thieves. It is impossible to move the people to Chang'an. It is better to let the brothers grab a big grab, and then take the emperor and hundreds of officials to Guanzhong. If you have money and food, then
What is that thing Dr. Li said...?"
"Hold the emperor to order the princes!" someone reminded him.
"Yes, that's it!" The person who spoke slapped his head and laughed: "Without these, we wouldn't have entered Luoyang last year. With these, are we afraid that we won't be able to come back in the future?"
"Yes, that's the truth!"
As the saying goes, when a scholar meets a soldier, there is no reason to explain. If Li Ru heard this proverb from later generations, he would definitely swore sworn relatives to the person who coined the word on the spot. It makes so much sense.
As long as they hear that they can let go and rob, the Xiliang Army will be happy. Reasons and so on are of no use to them.
"Get the hell out of here! Get the hell out of here, as far away as possible!"
Therefore, if one thing defeats another, to deal with these beasts, you have to rely on more ruthless and arrogant people. As soon as Dong Zhuo roared, these guys stopped moving, and they all peeked at Dong Zhuo's face and feet with a sly look.
But he lingered and refused to move.
"You're not going away, are you? You want to rob Luoyang City, right? OK, no problem!" Dong Zhuo laughed angrily, and now all the generals became nervous. Dong Zhuo's temper was grumpy, and it was normal to roar and get angry. There was nothing to fear.
Yes, the scariest thing is that he starts to laugh. When he smiles, it means he is really angry. Anyone who doesn't move forward with blind eyes will be in trouble.
I heard Dong Zhuo sneer and say: "Yingchuan reported that the troops of Wang Yu and Gongsun Zan were divided into two groups at Yingchuan. One group went eastward to Xuzhou; the other group stopped at Yingyin and headed west.
We went there, the target should be Luyang..."
He raised his left hand to the side of his face, caressing the area where his ear should have been, and said in a gloomy voice: "Wang Yu, that little thief's banner is with Yuan Shu. He is going to Luyang, not back to Mount Tai! Who wants to loot?
Luoyang? Stand up, come, don't be afraid, I just want to give you a task, go to Luyang, capture Wang Yu for me, life or death, and then you can do whatever you want in Luoyang? What?
Like? Who wants to go?"
There was silence.
If the conditions were changed, even if it was to attack Hulao Pass, someone might stand up and accept the order. The generals of the Xiliang Army are indeed not good in character, but they still value heavy rewards. Conditions like looting Luoyang
, enough for them to fight for their lives.
However, going to Luyang to fight Wang Pengju? This is not risking one's life, but giving one's death in vain. Niu Fu and Hu Zhen's tens of thousands of troops have been wiped out. With the few troops left in Luoyang City, how can they possibly defeat that evil god? Only a fool can do anything.
Go!
"No one? No one here?" Dong Zhuo's face changed and he cursed: "Look at how promising you are, you still want to loot Luoyang...get out of here!"
This time, all the generals lost their momentum and left in despair.
Although the annoying guys were gone, Dong Zhuo was still furious and still angry.
Li Ru can understand the mood of his father-in-law. As the saying goes: The master humiliates his ministers to death, and the master worries about the ministers' labor. The father-in-law has lost his ears. As a result, few of his subordinates dare to stand up. Who can set up such a group of guys who destroy and do not build?
Be depressed.
What's more, Wang Yu was so unwilling that he went to Luyang! With that little thief's style, he definitely didn't go to Luyang to enjoy the mountains and rivers, but to consolidate his back road and then attack Luoyang from the south.
As a result... Li Ru closed his eyes in pain, hey, he was truly surrounded on all sides!
It’s a troubled year with constant bad news!
After taking a breath, Dong Zhuo came back to his senses and asked, "Wen You, is there any new news from Hedong?"
"Not yet." Li Ru shook his head.
Dong Zhuo anxiously walked back and forth on the ground for several times: "Over there with Bai Bo, is it the Prince's Master's fault? Didn't you set up a secret sentry at his house? Why is there no news yet?"
Li Ru pondered: "It's not certain yet. The last news from the Situ Mansion is that Wang Yun sent three people, including spies, to take a detour to Hedong. The specific situation is unknown. My son-in-law feels that Wang Yun, the old man,
Son, you probably don’t have this kind of ability, maybe..."
"What?" Dong Zhuo asked.
Li Ru frowned and said: "I have obtained fragmentary information intermittently before. My son-in-law feels that there are some doubts in it, but it is still incomplete and cannot be concluded yet. However, the prince's teacher is unreliable. This matter has been confirmed for sure.
Recently, he has been very close to Marquis Wen. My son-in-law is worried, father-in-law, why not just..."
"It's better not to do it? Prince Shi has a great reputation and there is no real evidence. It's best not to touch him..."
Dong Zhuo hesitated for a moment, but finally shook his head, "At least he didn't openly oppose me in the court. If I kill people like him, how many famous people in the world will join me?"
He looked up at the door and sighed: "You saw just now, how can it be possible with those gangsters? They know how to kill and rob. To govern the world, you still have to rely on famous people."
Li Ru lowered his head and promised, "That's what my father-in-law said."
Dong Zhuo sighed: "But at the critical moment, you are more reliable, Wenyou. Are we a family? I hate Mavericks for not living up to expectations..."
"Father-in-law, Niu Zhonglang..."
"Okay, let's not talk about him and let him practice again." Dong Zhuo changed the subject and said: "However, Wenyou, what you said makes sense. You can't let him go too far. You can think of a way to beat him. Don't
Let him take it too far."
What he said was meaningless, and the title was a bit confusing, but Li Ru had long been familiar with his father-in-law's style and knew that Dong Zhuo had teleported to the previous topic.
"Don't worry, father-in-law, my son-in-law will arrange everything properly."
"That's good, that's good. There is too much bad news during this period, and my heart is heavy." Dong Zhuo's voice gradually became lower and he leaned back. Li Ru knew that his father-in-law was tired and needed to rest. He
He bowed and took a few steps back, and was about to turn around and go out of the palace to call the palace servants to serve him, when he suddenly heard the sound of footsteps outside.
Li Ru jumped out of the door and shouted: "Who is so bold? Don't you know the Prime Minister is going to rest?"
The visitor looked anxious. When he saw Li Ru, he quickly reported in a low voice: "Dr. Li, something serious is going wrong. There is news in Xingyang..."
Hearing the word "Xingyang", Li Ru's heart skipped a beat. Ever since the failure of Hulao Pass, the Eastern Front had become a thorn in the hearts of the Xiliang generals. It wasn't until Wang Yu left that everyone heaved a sigh of relief, but Li Ru
He has been very nervous, and he hopes that Wang Yu will not leave. As long as Wang Yu stays at Hulao Pass, the heroes of Yanzhou will have nothing to fear, but once he leaves, things will become very difficult to say!
Just as he was taking the messenger to find a quiet place to inquire carefully, a sharp shout came from the palace: "Come in and talk! What happened to Xingyang?"
"Here." The messenger did not dare to neglect and hurriedly entered the palace. Li Ru had no choice but to follow behind.
"……three
i ago, the heroes of Yanzhou swore an oath to fight in Suanzao, led by Fenwu General Cao Cao, Jibei Prime Minister Bao Xin, Chenliu Prefect Zhang Miao, and Yanzhou Governor Liu Dai all responded! The army totaled more than 50,000 infantry and cavalry, and it was already on that day
I left Suanzao and marched very quickly, and now we have arrived in the Xingyang area!"
"What!" Dong Zhuo was horrified. There was a constant crisis on the western front, there were accidents on the eastern front, and there were hidden worries on the southern front...
He looked up to the sky and cried out sadly: "Is this the sky that wants to destroy me, Dong Zhuo?"
"Don't worry, father-in-law." Dong Zhuo changed his mood, but a glimmer of light flashed in Li Ru's eyes. He consoled him: "As the saying goes: Fortune lies where misfortune lies, misfortune lies behind blessing. When Cao Cao entered the army, he seemed to have chosen the best one.
It’s an opportunity, but he only knows himself and doesn’t know the enemy. This might not be a good opportunity for us to make something happen!”
Dong Zhuo had always had great faith in this son-in-law. When he heard what he said, Dong Zhuo seemed to have found a life-saving straw. He grabbed Li Ru's hand and asked urgently: "What's the plan?"
"You go down, don't spread the news for the time being." Li Ru waved his hand and dismissed the messenger. After the latter retreated, he turned around, leaned into Dong Zhuo's ear, and whispered: "Actually...
"
The voice was very low, almost inaudible, but as long as you saw Dong Zhuo's livid face slowly melting away and gradually turning into a rosy color, you would know that Li Ru's plan must be very reasonable and turn his worries into joy.
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The wind became stronger at night and dark clouds covered the moon.
The war on the Eastern Front was like a cold wind, adding a bit of chaos to the precarious Han Dynasty.