Hwa Xiong was silent.
He had wanted to use the excuse that he could not accept the emperor's orders when he was outside. After all, he was Dong Zhuo's man. If Dong Cheng wanted to guard Mushui Pass, he would have to rely on his cavalry battalion.
But now.
Dong Cheng had recruited Qin Shubao in front of Hwa Xiong, which made Hwa Xiong feel threatened.
Hwa Xiong had also seen Qin Shubao's bravery.
From the time Hu Zhen died and Hua Xiong withdrew his troops to the time they encountered Dong Cheng and returned to charge, an hour had passed. However, Qin Shubao had survived Sun Jian's army!
Not only that.
They could even steal Sun Jian's warhorses and charge forward once more after Dong Cheng's reinforcements arrived!
Even Hwa Xiong had to admit that he was brave.
This Qin Shubao was a valiant general who was on par with him, Hua Xiong, and Wu Yong!
The spearmen battalion actually had such powerful soldiers, and before this, he was only a captain?
While lamenting Hu Zhen's ignorance, Hua Xiong also sensed danger.
Qin Shubao's appearance had undoubtedly challenged his position as the number one fierce general in Mushui Pass.
Hua Xiong had never thought that Dong Cheng was just an incompetent pale-faced scholar.
Zhao Cen pledged his loyalty and sent Li Su to dig out horse dung to help the enemy.
Dong Cheng seemed to be able to predict the enemy's movements and completed something that seemed inconceivable yet reasonable.
It was precisely because he understood Dong Cheng's strength that Hua Xiong swallowed his anger.
If he were to explain himself now, Hua Xiong could guess that he and Li Su would not end up well!
Perhaps.
He might even be killed by Dong Cheng!
"From today onwards, you will be stripped of your position as the commander of the cavalry unit.”
"You are the Prime Minister's man, so I won't punish you. Go back to Luoyang and ask for forgiveness from the Prime Minister!”
Dong Cheng decided to deal with Hua Xiong.
Hua Xiong was a valiant general under Dong Zhuo, different from Li Su and Hu Zhen.
He could demote Li Su and send Hu Zhen to his death, but he could not kill Hua Xiong.
"Commandant, I can't leave. The Prime Minister has a secret order. If you can't guard Mushui Pass, I, Hua Xiong, will take your place.”
Finally.
Hwa Xiong couldn't help but reveal Dong Zhuo's secret order.
Returning to Luoyang like this, Hwa Xiong had lost all his face!
"I see!"
"Prime Minister is really thoughtful."
Dong Cheng snorted coldly.
Dong Zhuo's arrangement was understandable.
After all, Dong Zhuo didn't know if Dong Cheng had the ability to guard Mushui Pass.
However, Mushui Pass was an important military location, and they could not afford to lose it.
Letting Hua Xiong secretly assist and replace Dong Cheng to guard Mushui Pass at the crucial moment was a very normal arrangement.
However…
Today was different.
The current Dong Cheng wanted to be able to completely control Mushui Pass!
If these 50 thousand cavalry troops could not be commanded, even if Dong Cheng had the Breaking Formation Camp and halberd warriors, it would be useless to defend Mushui Pass.
At this moment.
A fast horse came from the inner pass.
"The Prime Minister has ordered!"
"Mushui Pass's General Dong Cheng has rendered meritorious service in killing the enemy and raised our army's prestige. I hereby confer the title of Commander-in-Chief Dong Cheng, who will be in charge of all the battles at Mushui Pass.”
"In addition, the Prime Minister has issued an order to nullify the secret order to assist Governor Dong in guarding Mushui Pass!”
"In addition, we have 300 sets of iron shields, 300 sets of one-handed iron sabers, 300 sets of heavy infantry armor, and other military supplies.”
"Commandant Dong, please guard the Lishui Pass well and do not disappoint the Prime Minister!”
Dong Zhuo's order was read out in front of Hwa Xiong.
Hwa Xiong was stunned again.
The secret order was invalid?
I just used the secret order to refute Dong Cheng, and the secret order is invalid?
In an instant.
Hwa Xiong's strength instantly dissipated, and he knelt on the ground dejectedly.
Dong Cheng accepted the appointment with a smile.
"Hwa Xiong, return to Luoyang. I allow you to choose ten trusted aides and leave together!”
"It's best to transfer all your die-hard loyalists away. Otherwise, I'll probably have to use their heads to establish my authority!”
There was a faint threat in Dong Cheng's words.
The cavalry unit did not need Hwa Xiong's shadow.
If anyone dared to disobey, Dong Cheng could only kill them!
"Commander-in-chief, the Prime Minister ordered me to assist you in guarding the pass.”
Hwa Xiong still wanted to struggle.
Mushui Pass was a place to make contributions.
No matter how much Dong Zhuo trusted him, he couldn't be promoted if he couldn't make contributions.
"Do you want to be like Li Su and dig for horse manure, or do you want to be like Hu Zhen and be stabbed to death by Cheng Pu?”
Hwa Xiong suddenly raised his head.
"Governor, you?"
"Hwa Xiong, you should learn from Zhao Cen.”Dong Cheng sneered." Not everyone has the right to take advantage of their seniority. From the moment you refused to accept me, the garrison general of Lishui Pass, your ending was destined!"”
"You want battle credits? Go and ask the Prime Minister for a job. Go and conquer Western Liang's Ma Teng. He is also one of the mayors of the alliance.”
"As for this Mushui Pass, it's none of your business!”
"If you continue to be stubborn, I don't mind letting you end up like Hu Zhen!”
Hwa Xiong gasped.
Dong Cheng was already threatening him on the surface!
Dong Cheng was now the true commander of Mushui Pass, and he was the one who decided everything.
If he really gave Hwa Xiong an order to die, even if he knew that he would die, he would still have no choice but to carry it out!
He gritted his teeth.
Hwa Xiong agreed to Dong Cheng's order in frustration.
From now on, the battle at Mushui Pass had nothing to do with him!
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