Gao Shun could not help but break out in a cold sweat.
He knew that Dong Zhuo was a violent and unpredictable person. He was afraid that a group of machetemen would rush out from the left and right sides and kill him and Hwa Xiong.
However, Hwa Xiong's expression remained the same. There was no trace of nervousness as he spoke calmly.
"Grand Preceptor, please allow me to explain."
"Alright, I'd like to hear what you have to say.”
Dong Zhuo said coldly.
"Niu Fu seized our new army's weapons and rations, and destroyed the Grand Preceptor's training of the new army. This subordinate was only teaching him a lesson on behalf of the Grand Preceptor.”
"Moreover, he beat up a new soldier for no reason. If I don't retaliate against him, how will the soldiers view me in the future? Then where is the morale of the new army?"
Niu Fu pursed his lips, feeling that Hwa Xiong's words were nonsense.
Even Gao Shun felt that Dong Zhuo would not listen to Hwa Xiong.
But contrary to Niu Fu and Gao Shun's expectations, Dong Zhuo's expression actually eased up and he nodded slightly.
"What you said makes sense."
What?
Niu Fu was dumbfounded. He came back to his senses and hurriedly said,
"Father-in-law, don't listen to his nonsense. This kid doesn't put you in his eyes at all. Besides, you know about the weapons and rations.”
"Are you teaching me how to do things?"
Dong Zhuo glared at Niu Fu.
Niu Fu immediately retreated obediently.
"After all, you were the one who beat up the new soldier first. How about this, Hwa Xiong, apologize to Niu Fu, and this matter will be over.”
Dong Zhuo ordered.
"General Niu, I was too impulsive earlier. Please don't take it to heart.”
Hwa Xiong smiled and cupped his hands at Niu Fu.
Seeing the sly smile on Hwa Xiong's face, Niu Fu felt like his lungs were about to explode.
He was beaten up by someone. How could he let Hwa Xiong apologize and let this matter go?
However, since Dong Zhuo had already given such instructions, Niu Fu did not dare to say anything more.
He could only glare at Hwa Xiong fiercely and leave the study in a huff.
After Niu Fu left, Dong Zhuo smiled and said," Hwa Xiong, sit."”
After Hwa Xiong sat down, Dong Zhuo sighed.
" Actually, you can't blame Niu Fu for embezzling the new army's weapons and rations. The army is really a little nervous…"
The Western Liang army had just fought a great battle with the allied army and suffered heavy losses.
In addition, Dong Zhuo had moved millions of people from Luoyang to Chang 'an.
Be it weapons or rations, they were unable to make ends meet.
Niu Fu didn't mean to keep the supplies of the new army, he really couldn't take them out.
"Then what should we do?"
Hwa Xiong looked troubled.
"That Li Ru came up with an idea, and I think it's not bad. Hwa Xiong, you'll be the one to raise the weapons and food, as long as you don't cause any trouble.”
Dong Zhuo looked a little embarrassed.
After all, he had asked Hwa Xiong to train a new army, but he did not give him any rations or weapons. It was really difficult for him.
Hwa Xiong was unhappy.
He wanted the horse to run and not eat grass. This was too much.
However, since Dong Zhuo had already spoken, he had no choice but to reluctantly agree.
"This subordinate will obey."
Dong Zhuo was instantly relieved and said with a smile,
"Don't worry, I promise you that Niu Fu will not cause you any trouble today.”
"Thank you, Grand Preceptor!"
After leaving the Grand Preceptor's Residence, Hwa Xiong hummed a tune and walked briskly.
Gao Shun could not help but ask curiously," General, how can you be so sure that the Grand Preceptor will not punish you?”
"Think about it, the Grand Preceptor needs to rely on me to train a new army to keep Lu Bu in check. Why would he criticize me just because I beat up Niu Fu?”
Gao Shun thought about it and gave Hwa Xiong a thumbs up.
"General, you are indeed a god!"
He paused and said anxiously,
"But what about the weapons and provisions of the wolf army? Li Ru's suggestion to the Grand Preceptor was making things difficult for the general.”
Hwa Xiong chuckled.
If it was someone else, it would be especially difficult.
However, for Hwa Xiong, who was a transmigrator and had the help of the system, although it was a little difficult, it was not impossible.
……
After Hwa Xiong left the military camp, he did not return to his own residence. Instead, he went straight to Wang Yun's Situ Residence.
When the servant saw Hwa Xiong, he did not dare to be negligent and quickly reported to Wang Yun.
In the lobby, Wang Yun greeted Hwa Xiong with a smile.
"It's been a few days since I last saw you, Hwa Xiong.”
Hwa Xiong was too lazy to beat around the bush and went straight to the point.
"I believe Godfather has already heard about what happened today.”
"Of course I've heard about it. That Niu Fu is really too much.”Wang Yun looked indignant.
This old fox!
"Godfather, I'm talking about the rations and weapons! You have to help me with this!"
Last time, when Hua Xiong was conferred the title of Lieutenant General by Dong Zhuo, Wang Yun had already received the news, which was enough to prove that he was well-informed.
Hua Xiong did not believe that the crafty Wang Yun did not know about the shortage of weapons and food in the Western Liang Army.
"This matter is really a little difficult to deal with. I'm just a minister. I really don't have the strength to help you.”
Wang Yun looked worried and helpless.
However, Hwa Xiong could tell at a glance that this old fox was putting on airs.
He sighed.
"Sigh, I originally wanted to train a new army. If there were any changes in the future, I would be able to help Godfather.”
Hearing this, Wang Yun couldn't sit still.
He had painstakingly planned to overthrow Dong Zhuo and restore the Han Dynasty.
However, he never had enough power.
If Hwa Xiong could train these 50,000 soldiers, it would greatly increase the possibility of overthrowing Dong Zhuo.
"Actually, it's not like there's no other way.”
Wang Yun said slowly.
Hwa Xiong laughed in his heart.
No matter how smart you are, won't you still be hooked by my tactic of retreating in order to advance?
"I hope foster father can explain!"
"Now the grain prices in Chang 'an City are skyrocketing, and most of the grain is in the hands of the three major grain stores. These three grain stores were very powerful. It was said that they were inextricably linked to the high-ranking generals of the Western Liang Army. Even the Grand Preceptor did not dare to touch them easily.”
Wang Yun revealed a meaningful smile.
Hwa Xiong was suddenly enlightened!
No wonder Li Ru gave Dong Zhuo such an idea.
The high-ranking generals of the Western Liang Army hoarded food for profit.
If Dong Zhuo made a move, he would suffer an internal backlash.
However, it would be different if he did it. At that time, he could push all the responsibility onto himself.
This plan could be said to kill two birds with one stone.
Not only could they solve the problem of rations, but they also did not have to worry about the Xi Liang army's morale.
Li Ru was worthy of being Dong Zhuo's top strategist!
When Hwa Xiong faced these ancient people earlier, he still felt a sense of superiority.
He felt that with the wisdom of modern people, it would be easy for him to play around with the Three Kingdoms.
However, he now realized that in front of cunning ancient people like Li Ru and Wang Yun, he had no advantage other than knowing history.
"I understand!"
Hwa Xiong nodded heavily.
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