The news of Sun Jian's defeat and escape quickly reached Mushui Pass.
"Not only did he kill Zu Mao, but he also killed Huang Gai. Two of Sun Jian's four valiant generals died in one battle.”
"This Tiger of River East is really a sick cat of River East this time!”
Dong Cheng didn't have a good impression of Zu Mao and Huang Gai.
At most, he was familiar with these two generals who had left their names in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
Since the battlefield was against each other, both sides were enemies.
Not to mention Zu Mao and Huang Gai, even if Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yundian, and Wei came, Dong Cheng would still kill them!
With their opposing positions, it was destined that there was no possibility of peace between the two sides.
"The news of victory has spread to Luoyang. Sun Jian has been defeated and Mushui Pass is as stable as a rock. The rebel alliance is likely to take a detour to attack Hulao Pass!”
"The governor of Mushui Pass requests to guard Hulao Pass!”
Mushui Pass was on the north side of Hulao Pass.
It was close to the Si River and was relatively small compared to Hulao Pass. There were not many soldiers and horses that could be stationed there.。
Tiger Cage Pass was on the south side of Mushui Pass. What it blocked was more like a flat road along the river.
However, Hulao Pass was one of the eight passes of Luoyang. The city was high and the water was deep. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers could be stationed at the pass, making it easier to defend and harder to attack than Lishui Pass.。
Mishui Pass and Hulao Pass, one to the south and one to the north, formed a corner of each other.
However, regardless of whether they broke through Mushui Pass or Tiger Cage Pass, they would be able to directly enter Luoyang City!
Sun Jian could fill up the moat at Mushui Pass in half a day.
However, the moat of Tiger Cage Pass could not be filled even if Sun Jian had three days.
This was the difference!
(Don't go against the water pass and the tiger prison pass, don't study the history)
Although the terrain of Tiger Cage Pass was dangerous, it was easier to defend and harder to attack than Mushui Pass.
But now, Dong Cheng had the imposing manner of a man who could hold off ten thousand people at Mushui Pass.
Even Sun Jian, this fierce tiger, was defeated. The rest of the alliance army did not dare to attack Mushui Pass!
Dong Cheng was worried that the alliance would send troops to Tiger Cage Pass.
At this moment, there were no famous generals guarding Tiger Cage Pass.
If they encountered a fool who would come out of seclusion to face the enemy after being provoked, that would be a nightmare for Dong Zhuo's forces.
Especially when he thought of the brave but foolish Lu Bu, Dong Cheng felt a headache.
Therefore, he had no choice.
Dong Cheng wanted to take the opportunity to take down the task of guarding Tiger Cage Pass!
Tiger Cage Pass.
Only Dong Cheng himself would be at ease!
As for imitating Hwa Xiong and going to fight the Dong Alliance?
Stop joking!
Dong Cheng only had Qin Shubao now, and he didn't even have a backup. If he was shot in the back during the battle, Dong Cheng's loss would be too great!
Dong Cheng had heard too many stories like this!
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Luoyang.
Li Ru immediately received the news that Sun Jian had suffered heavy casualties and had been defeated at Mushui Pass.
Originally, he was worried that Dong Cheng would fall into Sun Jian's trap, but he didn't expect that once he came out of seclusion, it would be a huge victory!
"Breaking Formation Camp, halberd warriors, tiger leopard cavalry, divine archers, and also tiger leopard cavalry commandant Qin Shubao. So this is the personal guard camp created by Dong Cheng.”
"Two heavy infantry battalions, one heavy cavalry battalion, a strong archer battalion, and Qin Shubao who was able to kill two of Sun Jian's generals. Sun Jian's army is short of food, and he suddenly encountered such elite soldiers.”
Li Ru sneered when he thought about how there was actually a strange existence in the alliance that could cause the vanguard army to run out of food.
The eighteen alliances seemed to be united, but in reality, each of them had their own plans.
First, Bao Xin snatched the credit and lost his younger brother Bao Zhong.
Later, Yuan Shu embezzled food and grass, causing Sun Jian to suffer heavy losses.
Such an alliance was just a motley crew!
Li Ru stood up and paced back and forth.
The matter of Dong Cheng applying to guard Tiger Cage Pass was a little difficult to handle.
Because…
Dong Zhuo had already decided to send his adopted son Lu Bu to guard Tiger Cage Pass!
I didn't go before.
It was because the alliance army hadn't attacked Tiger Cage Pass and the three armies hadn't been reorganized.
He pondered for a moment.
Li Ru came to Dong Zhuo's room.
"Father-in-law, there's good news from Mushui Pass!"
Good news?
Dong Zhuo's fat body was also quite strong.
With a flip, he stood up easily.
"Let me see!"
After a few breaths, Dong Zhuo laughed out loud.
"As expected of my Dong family's Saint Child. He even defeated a fierce tiger like Sun Jian!”
Both had participated in the crusade against the Yellow Turban, so Dong Zhuo had a deep impression of Sun Jian's bravery.
Dong Zhuo had also tested the depths of Sun Jian's four generals.
They were all extraordinary valiant generals!
However, this fierce tiger had suffered heavy casualties at Mushui Pass. Even Zu Mao and Huang Gai, the two family guards, had died!
"Since Dong Cheng has requested to guard Tiger Cage Pass, then let Dong Cheng be the Pingdong General and appoint him to guard Tiger Cage Pass. Li Jue and Guo Si will be in charge of Mushui Pass and listen to Dong Cheng's commands!”
Dong Zhuo agreed to Dong Cheng's request without hesitation.
With Dong Cheng's identity, Dong Zhuo would be very generous once he made a contribution.
General Pingdong of the Eastern Han Dynasty was ranked third.
In a short period of time, Dong Cheng had gone from an ordinary servant to a valiant cavalry lieutenant, then a commander-in-chief, and then promoted to Pingdong General. His speed was extremely fast, and it was rarely seen in the world!
However, Dong Cheng was a member of Dong Zhuo's clan.
In the Great Han Dynasty, Dong Zhuo's words were absolute. Even the Han Emperor had to listen to Dong Zhuo.
It was not difficult for Dong Zhuo to be conferred the title of Pingdong General.
With the credit placed here, even if the civil officials wanted to object, it was useless.
"But, father-in-law, you have already promised Lu Bu that he will be in charge of guarding Tiger Cage Pass.”
Li Ru reminded him carefully.
Lu Bu had long been chosen to guard Tiger Cage Pass.
From the very beginning.
Dong Zhuo did not expect Dong Cheng to defeat the alliance.
However, he did not expect Dong Cheng to make meritorious deeds one after another.
First defeated Bao Zhong, then defeated Sun Jian.
"This…"
Dong Zhuo was in a dilemma.
One was the Dong family's new Saint Child, and the other was the adopted son entrusted with an important task.
The palm and the back of his hand were all flesh!
"Wenyou, do you have any suggestions?"
If the lord could not handle it, he would leave it to the military counselor to analyze.
Dong Zhuo trusted Li Ru very much. After all, he was his son-in-law.
"Although I believe that Dong Cheng is capable enough to guard Tiger Cage Pass, father-in-law has promised Lu Bu. If he goes back on his word now, I'm afraid Lu Bu will feel resentful.”
"But this will hurt Dong Cheng's enthusiasm.”
"Thus, father-in-law, why don't you personally guard Tiger Cage Pass to prevent Dong Cheng and Lu Bu from fighting each other?”
If either Lu Bu or Dong Cheng were to guard Tiger Cage Pass, the other side would definitely resent them.
Therefore, he had no choice.
Li Ru thought of this compromise.
Dong Zhuo was a little reluctant.
Since Dong Cheng could defend Tiger Cage Pass, there was no need for him to personally make a trip!
Dong Zhuo was reluctant to part with Luoyang's comfort!
"Is there no other way?"
Seeing Dong Zhuo's reluctance, Li Ru could only shake his head helplessly."Unless father-in-law has a reason to stop Lu Bu from going to Tiger Cage Pass!”
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