The next day, the imperial edict arrived.
Zhao Yun, Han Sheng, Lu Bu, and Dian Wei were gathered together.
"Big brother, what official did the emperor give you?”，Dian Wei asked eagerly, his expression very excited.
Han Sheng patted the imperial edict on the table and said with a smile,""The emperor promoted me to the general of the north.”
Hearing this, the few of them revealed sincere expressions of joy.
"Congratulations to the lord (big brother) for his promotion!”，The three of them bowed together.
Han Sheng smiled bitterly and waved his hand."Do you think this is a good thing? This is Dong Zhuo's evil plan."
Then, Han Sheng picked up another imperial edict and shook it, saying,""The imperial envoy also brought this edict. He wants us to go north with cavalry to put down the rebellion of Wuwan. Gongtai, tell everyone."
Han Sheng said the last sentence to a fair-skinned young scholar beside him.
This young scholar was Chen Gong.
A few days ago, Han Sheng went to Zhongmou and managed to kidnap him. Now, Chen Gong was Han Sheng's military advisor.
Chen Gong was still a nameless minor official, but Han Sheng treated him with courtesy and entrusted him with an important task.
Chen Gong was extremely grateful and vowed to serve Han Sheng for the rest of his life.
Chen Gong respectfully cupped his hands and bowed to Han Sheng. Then, he said,"Luoyang is currently under Dong Zhuo's control. These so-called imperial edicts are actually Dong Zhuo's orders.”
The five generals were good at killing on the battlefield, but they did not understand these twists and turns.
Hearing Chen Gong's words, the five of them revealed puzzled expressions.
"Military advisor, since this imperial edict was Dong Zhuo's idea, why did he promote big brother to an official position?”Zhao Yun asked.
Chen Gong smiled." It's very simple. There's only one reason. Dong Zhuo wants to make a gesture to the world. This imperial edict was just a smokescreen. It was fine to ignore it. Dong Zhuo's real intention was actually this edict.”
" This time's rebellion is different from the past," Chen Gong continued after a pause." There are nearly 200,000 rebels from various tribes. These nomadic people grew up on horseback and were extremely skilled in archery and horse riding. They were powerful on the plains. If our army were to fight against them, it would be difficult to predict the outcome. Dong Zhuo's goal is obvious. He wants to use Karasuma's hands to eliminate us. Even if we win in the end, our army will suffer heavy losses. Dong Zhuo's goal has been achieved, and it will be much easier for him to make a move.”
When the five heard this, their expressions changed slightly. Dian Wei said angrily,""It's fine if this Dong Zhuo fakes the imperial edict! He actually changed his mind and wanted to harm us! Brother, let's ignore him and see what he can do!”
"No!" Han Sheng and Chen Gong said together.
The two of them couldn't help but be stunned. Then, they looked at each other and smiled.
"Gongtai, you can speak."
"Yes, my lord." Chen Gong cupped his hands and bowed to Han Sheng.
He then said to the crowd,"Dong Zhuo may have wanted to do what Wang Mang did, but he has concealed himself very well. All the officials and the people have been deceived by him." In other words, this edict is the Emperor's will in the eyes of others. If we don't obey it, it will be a blatant defiance of the Emperor's will. At that time, Dong Zhuo will have sufficient reason to attack us. If the other dukes have misgivings, they won't dare to make a move. Our army will be in a very dangerous situation. Therefore, although we know that this edict is a trap, we have no choice but to jump into it.”
The three of them were very depressed. It was really uncomfortable to be in a situation where they knew it was a trap but could not resist.
Han Sheng looked at the four of them and suddenly laughed."Wu Wan is just a group of barbarians! I'll definitely break it!" His tone was full of confidence and boldness.
The three of them were immediately shaken when they heard this. The lord (big brother) was so heroic that it was admirable! I don't care if it's a trap or not. I just want to follow my lord (big brother) and fight a big battle!
Han Sheng nodded in satisfaction when he saw the burning desire to fight in their eyes.
"Even though the Black Conquering Pill is Dong Zhuo's trap, can't we turn it into a way to increase our power?" Han Sheng asked. Humph, humph, if Dong Zhuo wants to play the trick of driving the tiger to swallow the wolf, then he has to feed me, this tiger, until I'm full! Gongtai, don't you agree?"
Chen Gong's eyes lit up with admiration.
He cupped his hands and bowed deeply to Han Sheng."My lord is wise!"
Ten days later, Luoyang City.
Dong Zhuo looked at the letter in front of him and felt very distressed and angry.
Today, General Han Sheng had sent a letter to him, asking for supplies and supplies for a hundred thousand soldiers.
In Dong Zhuo's eyes, this was simply asking for an exorbitant price!
"Mr. Wen He, this Han Sheng is so rude! I must give him a look!" Dong Zhuo waved Han Sheng's letter in his hand, his face full of anger.
Jia Xu cupped his hands." It's only right for the army to go out and ask for supplies from the Imperial Court. If we use this as an excuse to send troops, it will instead give people a handle." I think the Grand Preceptor should agree to his request.”
Dong Zhuo puffed up his cheeks and glared at Jia Xu."What do you mean? Could it be that he wanted to help him grow stronger?”
Jia Xu frowned and looked back fearlessly,""Why did Grand Preceptor say such a thing? Has it ever been a lie to boast about following the Grand Preceptor?”
Dong Zhuo realized that his words just now were too harsh, and his expression immediately eased. He cupped his hands towards Jia Xu and said,"Mister Wen He, please don't blame me! I misspoke just now!"
Jia Xu shook his head and then explained,""If we don't agree to Han Sheng's request, he will definitely say that we don't have enough food and stay put. Now, we will agree to his request. It is worth it to use the Ravenmaru-men to eliminate or weaken this powerful enemy at the cost of a batch of resources! Grand Preceptor, please reconsider!"
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