One kick to the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 55 Dong Zhuo's General
Luoyang City, Xiangguo Mansion.

It had been dark for a long time, and the Chinese lanterns in Dong Zhuo's mansion were full of lights.

Dong Zhuo has been very busy recently.Since the capital move began, everything has been complicated.During the day, officials in the mansion came in and out, reporting to him non-stop, never idle for a moment.Even at night, he didn't dare to go to bed as early as before, maybe some officials would visit at night.

For example, tonight, an official came to visit.

"Xiangguo, Your Majesty has been in Chang'an for more than half a month, and many officials from the imperial court have already arrived in Chang'an. This old man is thinking about compiling history, and wants to go to Chang'an as soon as possible, so he can calm down and concentrate on writing."

The person who came to visit was Cai Yong.At this moment, he and Dong Zhuo are sitting in the study.Maybe it was Dong Zhuo, in order to show how much he valued Cai Yong, he let Cai Yong sit opposite him at a coffee table, and even asked his servants to bring out the best tea in the house to entertain Cai Yong.

Knowing Cai Yong's intentions, Dong Zhuo stroked his beard and thought for a moment, then said: "Since Bo Jie has such thoughts, let's go to Chang'an."

Cai Yong was overjoyed, and cupped his hands across the coffee table towards Dong Zhuo, saying: "Thank you Xiangguo for your understanding, I wonder when I will be able to leave?"

Dong Zhuo waved his hand: "No hurry. Bo Jie wants to go to Chang'an to study history, and he will definitely need a lot of classics. Tomorrow, the old man will ask the court and palace officials to cooperate with Bo Jie to collect the classics. It will take a lot of time, wait for this matter After that, you will go on the road together with the migrating officials and people."

"Xiangguo is thoughtful, I am very grateful!" Cai Yong thanked Dong Zhuo, and then said: "Since that is the case, the old man will bid farewell, and Xiangguo will also rest early!"

"Okay, okay, I won't see you off. Sigh, the court affairs are complicated, and the old man has been feeling very tired recently."

"Don't dare to trouble the country to send you off." Cai Yong got up and bid farewell to Dong Zhuo.

After Cai Yong left, Dong Zhuo twisted his bucket-like waist and felt extremely sore and tired.

In the past, Dong Zhuo grew up in the army and had a very strong body.But ever since he entered Luoyang and took control of the government, he enjoyed himself to the fullest, and his body swelled rapidly like dough mixed with yeast.His health was also deteriorating.Now, as soon as I get busy, I feel overwhelmed.

"Hurry up and help the old man back to his room to rest!" Dong Zhuo impatiently ordered the two little maids in the study.

The two little servant girls immediately stepped forward, wanting to help Dong Zhuo.

At this moment, footsteps sounded outside the study again.

"Why is someone disturbing the old man again?" Dong Zhuo frowned and said to himself.

A servant walked into the study and reported to Dong Zhuo: "Xiangguo, the doctor ordered Li Ru to see you urgently."

"Wen You? Let him in!" Dong Zhuo ordered, and sat back helplessly.The two little girls also returned to their original positions and stood by.

Li Ru walked into the study with a bamboo tube in his hand, saluted Dong Zhuo hastily, and said, "Xiangguo, Hua Xiong has a military report."

Dong Zhuo was stunned and asked in confusion, "Why is it Hua Xiong's military report? What is Xu Rong doing?"

Li Ru said anxiously: "According to the Huaxiong Military News, Xu Rong was attacked by Sun Jian's army at night and killed, even his leader is missing!"

"What! Xu Rong is dead?" Dong Zhuo was shocked, and hurriedly stretched out a fat claw to Li Ru, "Show me the military report!"

Li Ru opened one end of the bamboo tube, poured out a roll of cloth, stepped forward a few steps and presented it to Dong Zhuo with both hands.

Dong Zhuo picked up the roll of cloth and opened it, looking closely.

After reading the military report, his anger immediately surged into his plump cheeks, and his cheek muscles trembled.

"Damn Xu Rong! The previous time let Cao Cao and Bao Xin return to Suanzao safely, and now the enemy army broke through the camp, losing troops and destroying our army!" Dong Zhuo roared angrily: "Wen You, send people to Xingyang immediately, Escort Xu Rong back and punish him!"

"Uh... Xiangguo, Xu Rong has been assassinated and died." Li Ru said awkwardly.

Dong Zhuo slapped his forehead and came to his senses: "The old man is confused!"

Immediately, he frowned and asked in doubt: "Xu Rong is also a rare good general, how could he be assassinated in his own camp? Could this be a lie fabricated by Hua Xiong deliberately to shirk responsibility?"

Li Rudao: "Xiangguo, Xu Rong's assassination must be a fact. If it wasn't for that, our army would be under Xu Rong's command. Even if we couldn't defeat Sun Jian, we wouldn't be able to break through the camp."

When Dong Zhuo heard this, his anger dissipated, and he sighed, "Oh, this matter is too weird. How can someone in the world sneak into the camp where thousands of troops are stationed, and take the head of the general?"

Li Ru hesitated for a moment, then suddenly lowered his voice and said, "Xiangguo, do you still remember the rescue of King Hongnong?"

"hiss--"

Dong Zhuo took a breath when he heard the words, then nodded and said, "Yes, since someone can escape the guards and enter the palace to rescue Liu Bian, it is not surprising that someone can sneak into the barracks to assassinate Xu Rong... "

Speaking of this, he suddenly felt something, and changed his words: "Wen You, is it possible that the person who assassinated Xu Rong is the same person who rescued Liu Bian... Oh, just sit down and answer."

Li Ru raised his hand to Dong Zhuo and sat aside.Then he said: "After reading the military report, I also speculated like the Prime Minister. However, I think it should not be the same person."

"Why?"

"Xu Rong was assassinated when Sun Jian's army attacked the camp. In other words, the person who assassinated Xu Rong came from Sun Jian's army..."

"It should be so." Dong Zhuo nodded.

Li Ru continued: "However, if the person who rescued King Hongnong came from Sun Jian's army, then the Guandong princes should have known the news that Hongnong King is still alive, and maybe Hongnong King has already arrived at the Guandong princes. But since Judging from the current reaction of the Kanto princes, they seem to have no idea that King Hongnong is still alive."

Dong Zhuo pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "That's right! That's right!"

Li Rudao: "Xiangguo, Xu Rong is dead, it is useless to worry about who assassinated him at this moment. Now Hua Xiong has retreated to Xingyang. Sun Jian, with the prestige of a great victory, will soon force his troops to Xingyang. Hua Xiong is brave, but this man It is fine to lead an army to charge, but it is not enough to control the overall situation. The most urgent thing is to send a general to Xingyang to guard."

Dong Zhuo nodded again: "Yes, yes, yes, Xingyang is the gateway to Luoyang and cannot be missed."

Immediately, he asked Li Ru: "Who does Wen You think can take on this important task?"

Li Ru pondered and said: "Guo Si, Li Jue, Zhang Ji, and Fan Chou are all the top candidates for our army who can take on this important task. However, these four generals have missions and cannot be dispatched for a while."

Dong Zhuo thought for a while, then said, "Let Hu Zhen go... by the way, bring Lu Fengxian with you. Sun Jian is known as the Jiangdong Tiger, and should not be underestimated. With Fengxian helping Hu Zhen, and Hua Xiong, Sun Jian will surely be brought Keep out of Xingyang."

"Hu Zhen..." Li Ru stroked his beard to balance, and then said: "Xiangguo, I heard that Hu Zhen and Lu Bu had a lot of quarrels in private..."

Dong Zhuo waved his hand and interrupted Li Rudao: "I have also heard about the private disagreement between the two of them, but war is not a private matter. One wins and the other loses. This old man believes that Hu Zhen and Fengxian can still cooperate with all their strength."

Since Dong Zhuo had said so, Li Ru stopped arguing and said with his hands, "It's not too late. Ru will order someone to inform Hu Zhen and Lu Bu."

Dong Zhuo nodded: "Let them each bring their own troops and horses, arrange everything tomorrow, and set off for Xingyang the day after tomorrow. You go write a letter for the old man, let Hu Zhen take it to Xingyang, and severely reprimand Hua Xiongyi." Fan, let him take the crime and make meritorious deeds."

"promise!"

(End of this chapter)