Li Ru walked up the walls of Tiger Cage Pass.
After several days of fruitless assaults by the vassals on Hulao Pass, Li Ru ordered the heads of the Yuan family to be delivered to Yuan Shao.
He also informed the vassals that the emperor had moved west to Chang 'an.
The effect was obvious.
The Yuan brothers had been completely divided, and the secret struggle between the two had begun to turn into the surface.
Yuan Shu's troops were getting fewer and fewer.
Yuan Shao's troops only sent people and did not contribute.
On the surface, the heads of the Yuan family had aroused the anger of the scholars towards Dong Zhuo, but in fact, it had completely extinguished the enthusiasm of the princes to attack Hulao Pass.
This was because anyone with discerning eyes could see that Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu were already prepared to snatch the resources that belonged to the Yuan Family.
In his grief, Yuan Shao went north to Hebei to fight for the Yuan family's old officials.
Yuan Shu went south to Runan to fight for the disciples of the Yuan family.
The dukes still went to Tiger Cage Pass to challenge each other every day, but no longer did they push the scaling ladder and take the initiative to climb up the city wall to seize the pass.
They had no choice but to admit that the Western Liang Army was much stronger than they had imagined after the fierce battle a few days ago.
Lu Bu led 2,000 cavalry out of the pass, and Sun Jian's army was forced into a corner.
The soldiers who were attacking the city were like clay chickens and pottery dogs in front of the Western Liang army. Until today, no one had made the first move.
The vassals did not understand how Cao Cao managed to take over Mushui Pass.
Could those unpresentable tricks really offset such a huge difference in combat strength?
Forget it, forget it.
Wasn't it just seizing the Lishui Pass? What's so great about it?
Cao Cao was still too childish and ridiculous.
The Son of Heaven had already moved westward, so who was he showing off to?
How can a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty be compared to a carefree emperor?
Under the leadership of the Yuan brothers, the dukes began to conserve their energy.
Not only did they recuperate, the dukes also began to plunder the surrounding counties to reward the soldiers.
At this moment, the vassals were shouting at the city gates.
The Cao Army and Sun Jian's army were close to each other, with six to seven thousand people each. They shouted the loudest and stood at the front.
Lu Bu led two thousand men out of seclusion and fought with the two armies for a while before returning with more than a hundred heads.
Li Ru was deep in thought.
Four hours later, Luo Yang Imperial City, Jiade Hall.
Dong Zhuo flew into a rage and threw everything within his reach.
"This bastard Cao Cao actually dares to humiliate me like this!”Dong Zhuo panted heavily, the fat on his body shaking.
"Does he really think that I'm old and muddle-headed, that I'll fall for such a simple plan to drive a wedge between us?
"If I capture you, I will cut you into pieces and cook you with oil!
"And that bastard who gave him advice, didn't he think he was smart?!
"I want to see how different the wine cup made from his skull is from others!”
Li Ru stood at the foot of the steps and did not dare to speak.
"Do you have a plan to kill Cao Cao?”
Li Ru's legs were numb from standing, and Dong Zhuo finally calmed down from his anger.
Li Ru was speechless.
Li Ru was very impressed.
"My lord, you don't have to be anxious.
"It's never too late for a gentleman to take revenge.
"Let's go back to Chang 'an and recuperate for a year or two.
"By the time we left Luoyang, the dukes would have already been fighting with each other.
"At that time, it won't be too late to kill Cao Cao.”
Dong Zhuo glared at Li Ru.
"So you don't have any ideas?
" What's the use of me raising you?!"
Li Ru fell silent again.
"Tell me, other than this, what else did you come back to tell me?”
After Dong Zhuo finished asking, he sat down on the steps and then called a palace maid over to start touching her.
Li Ru knew that Dong Zhuo had finally vented his anger, so he dared to speak.
"Cao Cao's actions might not be a simple plan to sow discord.
"In the letter to drive a wedge between Xu Rong and Meng Jin Pass, it was clearly mentioned.
"I guess he wants us to draw our attention to Mengjin Pass so that he can do something to Tiger Cage Pass.
"Or perhaps, he wants to cross the river from Mengjin Pass.”
"What a joke!"
Dong Zhuo sneered and pinched the jade rabbit in his hand." We burned the boats that crossed the river. How can he cross the river?"
"Even if he can conjure a boat, would his mere ten thousand men dare to cross the river? Aren't you afraid that we'll attack halfway?
"Moreover, Tiger Cage Pass is still here. Is he really so bold as to go deep into the city alone?
"If he really does this, then he really is fearless. After reading a few military books, he really thinks he knows how to march and fight.
"In my opinion, he's either bluffing, or he's really trying to do something in Tiger Cage Pass like you said.
"We just need to be wary of Tiger Cage Pass.
"However, Mengjin Pass has also sent people to investigate day and night. If they really find Cao Cao, send someone to report.”
Li Ru nodded and looked at the red-faced woman in Dong Zhuo's arms. He sighed in his heart.
No matter what, his father-in-law's judgment in military warfare was still very experienced.
If he could control his temper and not be so licentious, he would really be a hero of a generation.
"Is there anything else?" Seeing that Li Ru hadn't left yet, Dong Zhuo felt a little disappointed.
Li Ru cupped his hands and lowered his head.
"My lord, don't you understand that Cao Cao might do something to Tiger Cage Pass?
"I suspect that there is a possibility that Xu Rong will really betray the lord.”
Dong Zhuo was stunned. He pushed the woman away with a surprised expression." I didn't fall for such a simple plan to drive a wedge between us, but you did?"”
"Are you trying to say that you want me to kill Xu Rong?”
Dong Zhuo said playfully.
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