First Meeting with Dong Zhuo, Courting Death
"Ding dong! Congratulations to the Host for becoming the ruler of any of the 13 states of the Han Dynasty before the vassals come to punish him. Quest difficulty: A . You have received a chance to summon. Do you want to use it now?”The system's voice sounded in Yuan Shao's mind.
"I don't have time now.”Yuan Shao used his mind to chat with the little elf.
"Alright, the system will continue to issue missions. Save Young Emperor Han before Dong Zhuo kills Liu Bian. Rescue Liu Bian's mother, Empress Dowager He. [Quest difficulty: A . Rescue Liu Bian's wife, Empress Tang. Quest difficulty: A .] If you fail the mission, you will be killed!" The little elf gave Yuan Shao trouble again.
"This…this is courting death!”Yuan Shao cursed in his heart.
"Host, please don't be discouraged. If you want to obtain high-quality talents, you have to go through the wind and rain. There would only be gains if one put in the effort, right?”The little elf advised Yuan Shao in a very humane manner.
"Alright, I won't talk to you anymore."
"Your Majesty, Prince Chen Liu, I will escort you back to the palace.”Yuan Shao calmly said to the Young Emperor and Prince Chen Liu.
"Thank you, Yuan Zhengbei." Prince Chen Liu, Liu Xie, was exceptionally intelligent and knew that only Yuan Shao could protect them now.
"Your Majesty and Prince Chen Liu, please rest assured. This subject swears to protect Your Majesty and Prince Chen Liu.”Yuan Shao hurriedly kowtowed to express his loyalty.
"Gongji, you lead the way. Dian Wei, you stay in the middle.”Yuan Shao immediately ordered.
"Yes!"
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Luoyang City, Grand Tutor Yuan's Mansion.
Yuan Kui saw the sounds of fighting everywhere in the city and hurriedly called the coachman back to Yuan Manor.
He had just returned to Yuan Manor and had yet to get off the carriage. Huang Zhong led the cavalry and galloped over. Huang Zhong's sharp eyes immediately noticed Yuan Kui's figure and hurriedly raised his arm. The cavalry behind him pulled the reins fiercely, and the warhorses stopped forcefully, stirring up dust and sand.
"Greetings, Deacon Yuan." Huang Zhong dismounted from his horse, walked to Yuan Kui, and cupped his fists.
" Ah, it's Han Sheng. Why did you…" Yuan Kui remembered Huang Zhong's appearance.
"Because Mister is worried about my lord's safety in Luoyang, he sent me to lead 3,000 men and horses back to Luoyang day and night. May I know…where is my lord?" Huang Zhong didn't see Yuan Shao's figure, and the shouts and fighting along the way made Huang Zhong somewhat worried.
"This…I really don't know. However, the news has spread throughout the city. General He Jin was killed by the Ten Attendants of the Regular. The palace is in chaos now. I returned to Yuan Mansion because I was worried. Why not…ask Uncle Fu? He should know?”Yuan Kui suddenly thought of Uncle Fu. He had been very close to Yuan Shao recently.
"This…alright. My lord has treated me with great kindness. Where is my lord now? Was there any danger? Zhong is burning with anxiety!" Huang Zhong was anxious.
"Don't worry, Han Sheng. Don't forget that I still have Dian Wei with me!”Yuan Kui consoled.
At this moment, the sound of hurried footsteps could be heard. Barkley had just jogged to the entrance and was about to bow when he was stopped by Yuan Kui.
"Uncle Fu, where is Benchu?" Yuan Kui asked.
"This old servant is also…not sure. However, when Mister Guo left with Zhao Yun and Li Dian this morning, he told me that they were going to the Northern Army's Fifth School. It seemed that they were going to help Eldest Young Master gather military power.”Barkley recalled the situation this morning.
"The fifth major of the northern army, could it be that…Guo Jia had already expected He Jin to be killed from the beginning?”Yuan Kui suddenly felt a chill run up his spine and his scalp went numb. This person was too terrifying. He was a prophet.
"Mister Guo is indeed worthy of being the Lord's most trusted advisor. How about this, I will leave five hundred infantrymen to guard the Yuan Residence.”Huang Zhong thought for a moment and came up with the safest solution.
"Alright then. Han Sheng, be careful.”Yuan Kui knew very well what Huang Zhong was thinking.
"I'm leaving."
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Guo Jia brought Li Dian and Zhao Yun to meet Wen Chou outside the Green Lock Gate.
He brought a total of 3,000 soldiers and hurried towards the left and right armies of the palace.
Royal Forest Right Army Camp. When the news of General He Jin's death spread, the people in the military camp panicked and there were even deserters. The lieutenant of the Right Army of the Royal Forest could not suppress them at all. He could not even stop them from killing dozens of deserters.
"Not good! The lieutenant had 3,000 soldiers outside the camp gate. What should we do?" A station commander hurried over and whispered into the ears of the right army captain of the Royal Forest.
"What is it? Whose army was it? What should we do?" The lieutenant's heart was already in chaos.
Outside the camp, Wen Chou rode on a black Western Liang horse. He held a horse-slaying saber and wore Mingguang Armor, looking majestic. He rode his horse around the camp gate and pointed his horse-slaying saber at the sentry post on the archery tower. He said loudly,"I am under the command of Si Li Lieutenant Yuan Shao. My lord has received the orders of Empress Dowager He and has sent me to recruit all of you.”
"Please wait a moment. Our lieutenant will be here soon.”The squad leader on the archery tower said.
"Cut the crap. If you don't open the camp gate, we'll kill everyone! Quickly open the camp gates!" Wen Chou was a little impatient as he shouted at the top of his lungs.
"Mr. Guo, can you do it? "Otherwise, let me…" Zhao Yun, who was standing behind Guo Jia, was a little worried.
"Mancheng, get the archers ready. Once they refused to open the camp gates, they would strike first.”Guo Jia said to Li Dian with a serious expression.
"Zilong, are you good at riding (shooting)?”Guo Jia turned around and asked Zhao Yun.
"A hundred steps spread, arrows never miss!" Zhao Yun's face was calm and composed.
"Good! Later on…if they failed, they would first kill the soldiers in the two watchtowers, and then Man Cheng would lead the army to attack the camp gate.”Guo Jia calmly analyzed the situation for Li Dian.
"Yes!" Li Dian cupped his fists and replied.
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Yuan Shao treated Young Emperor Han and Prince Chen Liu with utmost respect the entire way. The group had just reached two hundred meters when they saw a group of people walking out from the flames.
"Who are you? State your name?" Yan Liang, who was riding his horse in front, raised the steel spear in his hand and shouted.
"I am Min Gong, an official in the central part of Henan Province.”
"I am Yuan Shao, the former commander of the Si Li Army. I am currently the herdsman of Jizhou and the general of the northern expedition. His Majesty and Prince Chen Liu are here." Yuan Shao replied loudly.
"I! Min Gong, an official in central Henan, pays his respects to Your Majesty and King Chen Liu.”Min Gong hurriedly dismounted and kowtowed.
"Beloved…Minister, please rise." Young Empress Liu Bian was a little speechless.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Min Gong kowtowed to thank him.
The army went another three miles. Situ Wang Yun, Marshal Yang Biao, Lieutenant Chunyu Qiong of the Left Army, and Lieutenant Zhao Meng of the Right Army followed the emperor. The king and his subjects wept.
"This time, I have to thank Yuan Qing for saving the Emperor in time. Imperial Brother has already conferred Yuan Qing the title of Jizhou's herdsman, Northern Conquering General, and Marquis of Zhao. The original Jizhou Mu Han Fu changed to Jingzhou Mu.”Prince Chen Liu Liu's heart was like a mirror. Afraid that his Imperial Brother would make a fool of himself, he could only speak up for Liu.
"Congratulations! Congratulations, you are truly the descendant of a prestigious family. Your loyalty is obvious.”Situ Wang Yun nodded and praised Yuan Shao.
"Yuan Zhengbei, you have a bright future at such a young age! The future of the Great Han Dynasty still depends on you youngsters!”Marshal Yang Biao, with a long beard, praised Yuan Shao.
"All of you are my elders and watched me grow up. How would I dare to wield a knife and a gun in front of my elders? Wouldn't that be a joke?”Yuan Shao was very humble and respectfully bowed to Wang Yun and Yang Biao.
"Alright, alright, we should send His Majesty back to the palace first. After all, a country cannot live without a ruler." Grand Marshal Yang Biao suggested.
"Yes, yes. The most important thing now is to send His Majesty back to the palace.”Situ Wangyun agreed.
The carriage traveled for several miles. In the distance, sand and stones were flying, and dust covered the sky. Yuan Shao's sharp eyes noticed countless flags, and he frowned.
Rumble! The sound of horse hooves came from afar. In an instant, countless knights in black clothes and armor rushed towards the carriage with long spears in their hands. The officials were shocked, and the Young Emperor and Prince Chen Liu were shocked.
"Yan Liang, get into formation and protect His Majesty! Dian Wei, go and take a look!" Yuan Shao hurriedly ordered.
"Yes! Quickly form a circle and raise your shields to protect His Majesty!”Yan Liang hurriedly gathered the soldiers into formation.
Dian Wei rode his horse forward and pointed his black iron halberds at the Western Liang Army. He mustered his strength and shouted,"" Who are you?!!"
A general flew out from the flag and shouted with a steel saber in his hand,""I am Dong Zhuo, the assassination envoy of Xiliang. Who are you?"
"Presumptuous! How bold! His Majesty is here! Dong Zhuo, are you here to rob me? Or are you here to protect me?" Yuan Shao thought that he absolutely couldn't let the Young Emperor speak, so he quickly rode his horse out and questioned Dong Zhuo loudly.
"I'm here to protect you! Who are you?" Dong Zhuo frowned and asked unhappily.
"The current Northern Conquering General, Jizhou Prefecture Overseer Yuan Shao. Dong Zhuo, why don't you kneel when you see the emperor?”Yuan Shao drew his sword and pointed it at Dong Zhuo.
Dong Zhuo was very angry. He glared at Yuan Shao as if he wanted to remember Yuan Shao's appearance. He then dismounted from his horse and knelt on one knee." I am Dong Zhuo, the assassination envoy of Xi Liang. Greetings, Your Majesty!"”
"Please rise!" Young Emperor Liu Bian slowly raised his hand.
Immediately, Dong Zhuo and his 3,000 Feixiong soldiers were added to the carriage escorting the emperor.
When the sun set, the Young Emperor and Prince Chen Liu returned to the palace. The Young Emperor saw Empress Dowager He crying in her arms. After checking, she found that the Imperial Jade Seal was missing.
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On the other hand, after killing three lieutenants, five generals, and seven marquises, Guo Jia lost more than 500 men. Huang Zhong paid the price of minor injuries and successfully took down the left and right armies of the imperial forest. The northern army had five schools of cavalry, Vietnamese cavalry, Changshui, infantry, and shooting sounds, totaling more than 12,000 people.
After leaving Li Dian in charge of the military, Guo Jia hurriedly led Zhao Yun. Huang Zhong. Wen Chou and the other two returned to Yuan Manor.
"Mister Guo, it is rumored that the lord has been conferred the title of Northern Conquering General, Jizhou Prefecture Overseer, and Marquis of Zhao by His Majesty because of his meritorious service in saving His Majesty. Is this true?" Wen Chou's left arm was hit by three arrows while he was charging.
"It should be true. How about this, Han Sheng, immediately send fifty cavalrymen to Jizhou and tell Fang Xuanling the news. He'll know what to do?" Guo Jia thought for a moment and instructed Huang Zhong.
"Yes!" Huang Zhong cupped his fists and replied.
"Fengxiao, you…by doing this, won't you…overstep your authority!”Although Zhao Yun had only known Guo Jia for a short time, he admired Guo Jia's resourcefulness. He was a little worried, so he reminded Guo Jia.
"Zilong, this is urgent. The most important thing now is to drive Han Fu away and let the lord take Jizhou. As for the high achievements that shocked the lord…the lord invited me to come out of the mountain five times and did not value my background. The lord is grateful to me. Even if…my lord takes my life after his great cause is accomplished, I…am willing!”Guo Jia rode his horse and smiled happily.
"…Mister Guo, you're a righteous man, I admire you!”When Wen Chou heard this, he had mixed feelings in his heart.
"Alright, the words I said today will come out of my mouth and enter your ears. Don't say too much, understand?" Guo Jia once again warned the two generals.
"Yes!"
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