Li Ru's words set off a huge wave in Dong Zhuo's heart.
"There's actually such a thing! In that case, after I fight with the pigs and dogs of Guandong and completely extinguish their arrogance, I will lead my troops back to Chang 'an!”
……
These few days, the morale of the Suanzao feudal vassals was still low, but now the people of the world were looking forward to the feudal vassals entering the capital to help the king and restore the Han Dynasty.
Therefore, the dukes were also embarrassed to withdraw their troops.
He was still half-dead.
Of course, Zhao Yang wasn't just wasting his time. He was still waiting for an opportunity.
"Sigh, the Son of Heaven is in the dust, but the vassals have been defeated one after another. Now, Tiger Cage Pass is guarded by Flying General Lu Bu.”
Cao Cao looked at Zhao Yang expectantly.
Zhao Yang smiled." My lord, you don't have to worry. I have a plan. It's called counter-spy. It can defeat Lu Bu. However, it needs some preparation."”
Cao Cao immediately revealed a happy expression." Sir, tell me quickly. Cao Cao is all ears!"”
Zhao Yang and Cao Cao whispered to each other for a while, and the joy on Cao Cao's face grew. In the end, he couldn't stop laughing.
At Tiger Cage Pass
Xu Rong received the latest order from Dong Zhuo.
"Appoint Lu Bu as the Commander-in-Chief and give him full authority to control the soldiers of Tiger Cage Pass? I didn't expect that I would still be a small character in the Grand Preceptor's eyes even though I've severely injured the dukes twice.”
Xu Rong sighed and heard a soldier outside reporting loudly,"General Xu, the new governor has arrived and brought many people with him.”
"Oh? Isn't there only one Lu Bu?"
Xu Rong didn't understand, but he didn't ask. When he went out, he saw that Lu Bu was tall and strong, and the cold light of his halberd was intimidating. He knew that Lu Bu was indeed a fierce general, so he cupped his hands and bowed."Vice General Xu Rong greets the Commander-in-Chief!"
Lu Bu laughed and reached out his halberd to help Xu Rong up. He said proudly,""General Xu, you've worked hard. I've been ordered by the Grand Preceptor to take over Tiger Cage from now on. From now on, I'll be in charge of all the battles in Tiger Cage Pass. As for you, you'll be in charge of logistics.”
Anger flashed in Xu Rong's eyes. However, Lu Bu was now the Commander-in-Chief, and the entire Tiger Prison was under his control. Xu Rong had no other choice but to do as he was told.
"This general will obey!" Although Xu Rong knew that his martial strength was inferior to Lu Bu's, he was not afraid of Lu Bu at all. He immediately said in a neither servile nor overbearing manner,"I still have to remind the Governor and all the newcomers that I am the Deputy General appointed by the Grand Preceptor. If anyone violates military discipline, I have the right to punish them and will not show mercy!”
Lu Bu gave a sinister smile and nodded in response. The two of them parted ways. Xu Rong saw that Lu Bu had brought a few attendants to patrol the city walls, so he returned to his residence.
Soon, Xu Rong came in to report,""General, Lu Bu has appointed the men he brought to lead the army. Our brothers have been removed from their posts and transferred to your personal guard camp…"
Thump!
Xu Rong slammed his fist on the table, his eyes full of anger."What is the Grand Preceptor thinking? He actually let such a brainless person take over Tiger Prison? Changing generals at the last minute was a great taboo in the military. Did he think that he could control this 50,000-strong army just by placing his own people? What a joke! The people below would probably not be convinced at all! Nonsense!"
However, although he was angry, Xu Rong still wanted to protect Tiger Cage Pass, so he ordered,"Walk around the army more. If you find that the soldiers are not in a good mood, comfort them in time to avoid any trouble. In addition, I see that the people Lu Bu brought are all arrogant. Keep an eye on them. If they break the military discipline, report them immediately!”
Lu Bu rested for a day. Early the next morning, he gathered his troops in Tiger Cage and shouted his oath.
Xu Rong's heart skipped a beat when he heard that. He hurriedly rushed out.
"Governor, what are you doing?”
"What for?" Lu Bu laughed. Go out and defeat the dukes and come back to drink! Don't tell me I'm going to continue sleeping like you?"
"You!" Xu Rong almost went berserk, but he immediately suppressed his anger." Commander-in-chief, although the vassals of the east of the country have been defeated, they are full of tricks and have many capable people under their command. If we rashly send troops and fall into their trap, the defeat will be a small matter, but if we ruin the Grand Preceptor's grand plan, we will all be in trouble!”
"Defeated?" Lu Bu laughed coldly." I, Lu Bu, have always been invincible. How can I fight a battle? There is no such thing as defeat in my life!”
Xu Rong almost choked to death.
After being stunned for a while, Xu Rong frowned and said,""The military counselor gave Tiger Cage the task of guarding the pass. If you go out to fight now, you will be disobeying the military order! If you insist on sending troops, I know I'm not your match, so I naturally won't stop you. However, I'll immediately report this to the military counselor.”
Lu Bu waved his halberd, his eyes filled with killing intent.""Xu Rong, are you deliberately making things difficult for me?”
Xu Rong shook his head and said seriously,"I have no enmity with you. Why should I make things difficult for you?" I just don't want you to lose. If you lose, Tiger Prison will be in danger of Gao Po. If you cause trouble, I will also be implicated, so I don't want to be punished because of you. It's that simple.”
Lu Bu hesitated for a while, but he thought that he had just joined Dong Zhuo, so he decided to give up.
At this point, Xu Rong and Lu Bu were dissatisfied with each other.
In Cao Cao's army, Zhao Yang had a private conversation with a stranger. He smiled and said,""The key to breaking the Tiger Cage has already been buried. All we need to do is wait for the Hatred Points to sprout and grow until it explodes.”
In the next few days, Lu Bu went out to battle every day, but Xu Rong stopped him. As a result, Lu Bu lost his spirit. His trusted aides were no longer keen on killing enemies and making contributions. Instead, they gathered together and drank wine at the pass. They got drunk every day, especially General Wei Xu. He even invited the soldiers guarding the pass to drink wine. He was a complete bastard!
Hence, one of Xu Rong's subordinates revealed a strange smile.""Isn't this a good time for me to contribute to Mister?”
Soon, this person went to Xu Rong and reported that Wei Xu had invited a few guards to drink and was already drunk.
Xu Rong was instantly furious." How dare you do such a thing! You're simply treating guarding the pass as a child's play!" Summon my personal guards to follow me!"
Not long after, Xu Rong took Wei Xu away and tied him up in front of many soldiers. Then, he woke Wei Xu up with a deep well water in the middle of winter.
"Wei Xu, you are a general, but not only did you break the law, you even forced the guards to drink together. According to the law, you should be killed!”
Wei Xu was still a little drunk, but when he heard that he was going to turn around, he was instantly scared awake.
"What is it? Should be killed? General, let's talk things out! If you think I didn't call you, I'll bring you along when we drink next time!”
"Bastard!" Xu Rong was furious." I should have beheaded you today. Since you're Lu Bu's relative and it's your first offense, I'll remember your head first. However, I'll still have to beat you thirty times!"”
Normally, an ordinary soldier would be beaten to death by thirty strokes of the military rod.
Although Wei Xu was a general with an extraordinary physique, after thirty blows, his skin was torn and his flesh was torn open. He had already fainted!
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