Dong Zhuo kidnapped the emperor and his officials to Chang 'an.
The road was filled with mountains and dangers, and the dukes were unwilling to continue pursuing.
Thus, they all retreated one after another.
Although Yuan Shao was unwilling to leave empty-handed, Cao Cao had heavily guarded Tiger Cage. He did not have much of a chance and could only leave resentfully.
At this point, the 18 vassals 'crusade against Dong ended with the sudden emergence of Cao Cao and the decline of the Yuan family.
Cao Cao broke through the Tiger Cage, pursued Dong Zhuo, and protected Luoyang. All of this made his reputation spread everywhere, and he became a respected figure in the world.
Yuan Shao, who had been born into four generations and three dukes, had been the person that the people of the various states had looked forward to. However, he had been defeated repeatedly in battle and had made no achievements. Moreover, the important figures in his clan had all been massacred. Not only had he not won any good reputation by sending troops, but he had also become a laughingstock. His prestige had plummeted.
Not long after returning to his hometown, the Sun family, who was once favored by others, received news from Yuan Shu that Liu Biao intended to attack Jiangdong. They were so angry that they went to war and attacked Jingzhou. In the end, they were tricked and died.
When Yuan Shu saw Sun Jian die in battle, he took advantage of the situation to expand his territory in the Jianghuai region, and his strength rapidly expanded.
After the vassals retreated, Cao Cao divided his forces to guard the eastern and western checkpoints of Luoyang. He brought Zhao Yang and other confidants to Luoyang to preside over the government affairs here. Although he did not receive the appointment of the emperor, Cao Cao intended to use this as a foundation. Moreover, he had saved the lives of the people of Luoyang. This was also what the people wanted.
Zhao Yang sent people to repair the former courtyards of Cai Yong and Wang Yun, and settled Cai Yan and Diao Chan down. After the war, the hearts of the people settled down, and Luoyang became much quieter.
Moreover, Lu Bu's second defeat had cost him many soldiers and caused Dong Zhuo to lose a lot of money and food. Dong Zhuo immediately ordered his men to beat Lu Bu up.
Lu Bu was once again beaten up by Dong Zhuo in public and stripped of his military rank. He had lost face and felt that his future was bleak, so he was indignant.
When Wang Yun heard this, he had planned to use his beauty to drive a wedge between Lu Bu and Dong Zhuo. Unexpectedly, when he returned, he found that Diao Chan had disappeared.
"Diao Chan and Cai Yan are on good terms. I'm afraid she escaped with Cai Yan! Hmph, luckily I still have a few adopted daughters. Although they are not as beautiful as Diao Chan, they are more charming. Dong Zhuo and Lu Bu will still fall into my trap!”
Therefore, Wang Yun invited Lu Bu to a banquet. During the banquet, he said that he had a healing medicine and asked his adopted daughter to apply it on Lu Bu.
After Dong Zhuo returned to Chang 'an, he left the emperor and officials in the dilapidated Chang' an, but he sent people to build the Reng Wu hundreds of miles away. He piled up the money and food that his family and cronies had robbed, and began a decadent life of singing and dancing every night.
The Western Liang army had suffered losses at Cao Cao's hands. Now that they had retreated into Guanzhong, they did not dare to leave the pass easily. Moreover, Dong Zhuoyuan was in Rengwu and relaxed about the war. The Western Liang generals were all living a carefree life in their own encampments.
Hence, Luoyang had completely settled down. This also gave Cao Cao's Group a rare opportunity to develop.
During this period of time, Diao Chan was free from Wang Yun's control and stayed at Cai Yan's house every day.
Cao Cao intended to matchmake Zhao Yang and Cai Yan. After moving to Luoyang, he arranged for Zhao Yang to live next door to Cai Yong's house.
Cai Yan was the only descendant of the great scholar Cai Yong. He had been carefully nurtured by Cai Yong since he was young, and he was talented.
Zhao Yang lived next door and drank in the courtyard every day. He listened to Cai Yan playing the zither. This little life was extremely comfortable.
Cai Yan would occasionally compose poems in the courtyard, and Zhao Yang would tease him with 300 Tang poems.
As time passed, Cai Yan was fascinated by Zhao Yang's endless poems. Every day, through the wall, he would listen to Zhao Yang's endless and exquisite poems.
Cai Yan had even composed the poems that Zhao Yang had mentioned into a song. Every day, he would play the zither and sing in the courtyard. When Diao Chan came over, she would dance to the sound. The two of them were a perfect match. Zhao Yang looked down from upstairs almost every day, feeling extremely comfortable.
One day, Cao Cao sneaked into Zhao Yang's courtyard and saw him lying on a chair, listening to the music next door. He had fallen asleep. Cao Cao went up and flicked Zhao Yang's forehead.
"Advisor Jun, don't you feel uncomfortable hanging?”Cao Cao blamed him.
"F * ck? What are you hanging on for?" Zhao Yang was confused.
"It's just a suspense! Not only did you keep Cai Yan and Diao Chan's appetites in suspense, but I've also been kept in suspense by you until I don't want to eat or drink every day! Even Zilong and the others feel uncomfortable watching you every day, let alone me. If you don't act rashly, everyone will want to beat your heart again. Hurry up and confess, or I'll help you propose marriage.”
" Is that so?" Zhao Yang was deep in thought." How can we let the lord handle this kind of thing? I'll do it myself."”
Zhao Yang touched the jade pendant on his chest and walked out.
Actually, he had wanted to propose marriage for a long time. However, he wanted to warm up his feelings first before proposing marriage.
After all, Cai Yong wasn't here, if he acted too hastily, it would easily cause Cai Yan to resist.
However, now that even Cao Cao was waiting anxiously, it was obvious that the time had come.
When Zhao Yang arrived at the door, he saw Cai Yan playing the zither and singing. Diao Chan was actually playing a sword dance. It was beautiful.
So Zhao Yang blurted out and recited a few lines of poetry,""Huo Ruyi shot down the Nine Sunsets, and he was as graceful as a group of emperors riding a dragon. It comes like thunder to stop anger, and stops like the clear light of the river and sea. Who would have thought that Diao Chan was not only beautiful, but her sword dance was also so beautiful?”
Although Diao Chan's literary talent was not as good as Cai Yan's, she had done some research on poetry. These few days, when she heard Zhao Yang frequently send Cai Yan good works, she could not help but feel that Zhao Yang favored one over the other. Unexpectedly, she received Zhao Yang's praise today, and she was immediately happy.
"Why isn't Advisor Jun next door rehearsing poems with Sister Cai Yan today, but instead came here to watch me dance?”
Zhao Yang saw that the music had stopped and Diao Chan had stopped dancing. He smiled and walked in."I have something to say today."
Cai Yan saw his intimidating gaze and got up to snuggle up with Diao Chan.
Seeing Cai Yan stand up, Zhao Yang went straight to the zither and sat down. He rolled up his sleeves and placed his hands on the strings.
The three girls were stunned. Cai Yan was filled with curiosity,"Mister can play the zither?"
Zhao Yang smiled without saying a word. He immediately started to play.
The useless divine skill that he had obtained from signing in previously came in handy at this moment.
After a song, Cai Yan and Diao Chan were both intoxicated. Only after a long time did they come back to their senses!
The two of them were shocked and blushed."This, this! This was actually Feng Qiuhuang! You, what do you want to do!"
"What are you doing?" Zhao Yang smiled and took off his clothes. The three girls screamed.
"Miss, he's taking off the jade pendant on his chest! Could it be, could it be!" Hong Xiu exclaimed softly, as if she understood.
The jade pendant on the chest was usually given to the most important person. Diao Chan and Cai Yan also had a premonition of something, and their hearts suddenly became nervous!
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