Bang bang bang!
The sound of weapons clashing rang out in the palace.
Every time the two halberds collided, sparks would fly.
The two of them fought for twenty rounds, but they still could not determine the winner.
Their fighting spirit, condition, and aura were also slowly rising.
Suddenly, Jiang Chen's powerful halberd slashed down with a thunderous force.
Lu Bu raised his halberd with both hands to block the attack, but he also took half a step back, his hands slightly numb.
Jiang Chen didn't pursue the victory. His goal was to ruin Dong Zhuo's plan to abolish Di Li and to exchange blows with the number one general of the Three Kingdoms.
He didn't want to fight Dong Zhuo and Lu Bu to the death.
Lu Bu's expression turned ugly.
He had used the exact same attack before, but Jiang Chen had received it without batting an eyelid.
However, he was unable to withstand the impact.
Lu Bu had always believed that he was not weak and was very confident in his martial arts.
Today, he had suffered a small loss at the hands of Jiang Chen, and Dong Zhuo and so many ministers were watching.
Wouldn't this tarnish his reputation?
What was even more infuriating was that Jiang Chen didn't follow up with another attack after gaining the upper hand.
Instead, she just stood there and looked at him with interest.
Was this a demonstration to him?
It was really intolerable!
All the officials in the hall were staring at the battle before them. They knew that if Jiang Chen won, there might be a chance for the deposed emperor to be reinstated.
However, if he lost, then this matter would basically be confirmed.
Even Jiang Chen had been defeated. Who else in the imperial court could contend against Dong Zhuo, who possessed immense power?
Dong Zhuo looked at the two people who were temporarily separated on the field and felt a little nervous. He naturally knew the meaning of this competition to him.
Moreover, Lu Bu was the number one valiant general under his command.
If he lost, it would probably have a significant impact on his morale.
At this moment, Li Ru, who was standing behind him, whispered into his ear,""My lord, it's not good to fight again."
"If we win this battle, it'll be easy. If we lose, it'll be a huge blow to us.”
"We have a large army now, so there's no need to take this risk. Why do we have to act in a moment of anger?”
Dong Zhuo pondered for a moment and nodded. He walked to Lu Bu's side and said in a low voice,""Fengxian, stop fighting!"
"Godfather, I can still fight!"
"I won't lose!"
Lu Bu, who had just suffered a small loss, was not convinced, although he admitted that he was indeed inferior to Jiang Chen in terms of strength.
However, he was very confident that if he continued to fight, he would definitely win!
A battle between top-notch generals was not just a competition of strength.
Moreover, it was not easy for him to meet someone who could be called a true opponent. How could he be willing to stop like this?
"Fengxian, I'm not saying that you're inferior to him, but there's no benefit in this battle!”
"In the future, there will be a day when I will let you fight him openly!”
Dong Zhuo persuaded patiently.
Hearing Dong Zhuo's words, Lu Bu had no choice but to retreat.
Jiang Chen didn't say anything. He held the Overlord Halberd in one hand and looked at Dong Zhuo and Lu Bu with interest.
Dong Zhuo narrowed his eyes and looked at Jiang Chen coldly.
At this moment, Li Ru stepped forward to smooth things over and said,"This is a place for drinking and eating. Today, we won't talk about state affairs here. If there's anything to discuss, we can talk another day.”
"It's just that Lord Prime Minister can't hold his liquor and has to go first.”
"Everyone, please do as you please."
After saying that, he cupped his hands at the officials present and returned to Dong Zhuo's back.
Dong Zhuo snorted, waved his sleeves, and strode out of the palace.
Li Ru and Lu Bu followed closely behind and slowly retreated.
However, when he reached the entrance, Lu Bu suddenly turned around and glanced at Jiang Chen's place. His expression was filled with unwillingness.
The banquet ended on bad terms because of Jiang Chen's appearance.
After Dong Zhuo left, the remaining officials also left in a hurry.
Although they hated Dong Zhuo, they hoped that he would be defeated by Jiang Chen.
However, it was impossible for them to get close to Jiang Chen openly now.
After all, it seemed that Dong Zhuo was the one with the greater power.
After Jiang Chen's ruckus today, the layer of window paper between the two of them, who were already at odds with each other, had been pierced through.
Choosing to be close to Jiang Chen was no different from becoming enemies with Dong Zhuo.
In the end, only Wang Yun, Yuan Kui, and a few others remained.
Wang Yun walked to Jiang Chen's side and cupped his hands.""It's all thanks to General's presence today. Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable.”
"It's just that Dong Zhuo didn't succeed today, so he won't let this matter rest.”
"General, please enter the residence to discuss a good plan.”
Jiang Chen nodded and followed Wang Yun to his mansion.
As soon as he sat down, Wang Yun went straight to the point."General, do you have a good plan to deal with Dong Zhuo?”
Jiang Chen shook his head slightly.
"Does General have any plans for the next step?”Wang Yun asked again.
Jiang Chen frowned slightly and pretended to be in a difficult position.
"I'm afraid Chen will have to leave Luoyang.”
"Leave Luoyang?"
Wang Yun frowned.”
Right now, Jiang Chen was the only person in Luoyang that Dong Zhuo feared.
If he left, wouldn't Luoyang fall into Dong Zhuo's hands?
If something like today happened again, who could stop him?
Jiang Chen sighed." There's news from Liangzhou saying that Ma Teng's Qiang army, which was driven away, has returned recently.”
"They have repeatedly invaded the Great Han border, so I have no choice but to go back and deal with this matter.”
In fact, Jiang Chen had long had the intention to leave.
The purpose of coming to Luoyang this time had basically been achieved.
There was no benefit for him to stay in Luoyang now.
The war at the border gave him a reason to leave.
"General, you can just send a deputy general. Why do you need to personally move?”
Wang Yun didn't want Jiang Chen to leave at all, so he asked him to stay.
"The war this time is extraordinary."
Jiang Chen explained," While I was away, Ma Teng consolidated Han Sui and Beigong Boyu's forces.”
"The current Ma Teng is completely different from a few months ago.”
"If Ruochen doesn't go back, I'm afraid it won't be easy.”
"Oh."
Wang Yun had nothing to say to Jiang Chen's words. He really couldn't find a reason to keep Jiang Chen. He just sighed and said desolately,""It's just that…after the general left, Luoyang…sigh!”
" Don't worry, Lord Situ," Jiang Chen said calmly." Although I'm leaving today, I'll definitely come back to punish Dong Zhuo after the disaster is settled!"”
"Is it true now?" Wang Yun looked at Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen nodded." Of course!”
"Good!"
"Then this old man will wait for the day General returns!”
Wang Yun picked up a glass of wine and looked at Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen also picked up the wine glass on the table and said nothing.
"Other than that, I have a presumptuous request that I hope General will agree to.”
Wang Yun cupped his hands at Jiang Chen.
"Lord Situ, please speak." Jiang Chen said.
"Come in," Wang Yun said to the door.”
Then, a woman in a light pink dress walked in gracefully.
Her black hair cascaded down like flowing clouds and fell to her waist. She had a somewhat unkempt aura and was elegant and otherworldly. She was gentle like jade and pure like a fairy from heaven.
Her lips were red and her teeth were white. Her eyes were shining with stars as if they contained an indescribable sense of spring.
She was like a rose in full bloom, tender and alluring.
It was Wang Yun's adopted daughter, Diao Chan.
She raised her hand and bowed,"Greetings, Godfather."
Then, she raised her head slightly and looked at Jiang Chen. Her face was flushed red, making her look even more charming.
"Greetings, General."”
Even though it wasn't the first time they met, Jiang Chen was still amazed.
Diao Chan's every frown and smile seemed to be able to seduce people's hearts and souls, making them addicted and unable to extricate themselves.
As expected of one of the four beauties of China.
However, what was Wang Yun planning to do by calling Diao Chan out now?
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