Free Web NovelChapter 188: Support the Han Dynasty, Serve as Loyal Ministers Together
After returning to the game world, Long Chen continued leading his army on the march.
While on the road, he discussed strategies with the other four teammates representing Huaxia for the upcoming continental selection tournament.
In the end, they concluded that the best approach was to adapt to circumstances as they arose.
Once the continental selection tournament began, they would then devise detailed strategies based on the terrain and neighboring countries at that time.
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Meanwhile, in the distant city of Chang’an.
Since that day when Wang Yun and Lü Bu conspired to assassinate Dong Zhuo, both of them began their preparations.
Wang Yun invited Assistant Minister Shi Sunrui and the Inspector of the Capital, Huang Wan, to discuss the matter.
Sunrui, dressed in a long robe, bowed to Wang Yun and said:
"Recently, the emperor has just recovered from an illness. Lord Wang can take this opportunity to send an eloquent person to Meiwu to invite Dong Zhuo for a discussion."
Pausing, he continued:
"On one hand, use the emperor’s secret edict to deal with Lü Bu, place ambushed soldiers inside the palace gates, and lure Dong Zhuo inside to kill him."
"This is the best strategy."
Wang Yun stroked his long beard and nodded in agreement.
Huang Wan questioned, "Who would dare to go?"
Sunrui replied, "Lü Bu’s fellow townsman, Cavalry Captain Li Su, is resentful because Dong Zhuo did not promote him."
"Previously, Cavalry Captain Li Su helped Dong Zhuo recruit Lü Bu and is one of his most trusted aides."
"If we send him, Dong Zhuo will not suspect anything."
Wang Yun smiled while stroking his beard and said, "Excellent, very good!"
He then invited Lü Bu to discuss the plan.
After hearing the discussions between Wang Yun, Huang Wan, and others, Lü Bu furrowed his brows, cupped his fists, and exclaimed:
"Back then, it was this man who persuaded me to kill Ding Jianyang and join Dong Zhuo."
"Today, if he refuses to go, I will kill him first."
With the support of the formidable general Lü Bu, Wang Yun felt more confident!
He secretly summoned Li Su.
When Lü Bu saw Li Su in his black armor, he persuaded him:
"In the past, you convinced me to kill Ding Jianyang and join Dong Zhuo;"
He then raised his hands towards the sky and said:
"But now Dong Zhuo oppresses the emperor and abuses the people, committing countless crimes that anger both men and gods."
"It truly breaks my heart!!!"
Hearing this, Li Su, no fool, roughly guessed why Wang Yun had called him over.
However, seeing Lü Bu’s exaggerated performance, Li Su couldn’t help but roll his eyes inwardly.
He had also heard rumors of Lü Bu and Dong Zhuo vying for a songstress recently...
Next, Lü Bu looked into Li Su’s eyes and said solemnly:
"You can take the emperor’s edict to Meiwu and summon Dong Zhuo to the court, while we lay ambushes on both sides of the hall to kill this traitor together."
"We will support the Han Dynasty and act as loyal ministers. What do you think?"
Li Su thought to himself, "Now Dong Zhuo’s crimes are notorious, and all the warlords under heaven are calling for his head like a rat crossing the street!"
"It seems Dong Zhuo’s time is up! If I continue following him, my own end will not be good!"
"Better to take this opportunity to switch sides and become a loyal minister protecting the Han Dynasty!"
"The key point is, if I accomplish this, the emperor will surely remember me, and it will be easy to get promoted and wealthy then."
So Li Su quickly bowed and said:
"Rest assured, General! I also have the desire to eliminate this traitor and have thought about it for a long time, but I felt powerless alone!"
"But today, with General Lü here, this is a gift from heaven, and I dare not have any second thoughts!"
He then broke an arrow as a vow.
Indicating that if he had second thoughts, he would end up like the broken arrow, dead without a complete corpse!
Wang Yun spoke at the right moment: "If you accomplish this, why worry about not getting a high position?"
Wang Yun, an old hand in officialdom, knew well that Li Su was aiming for high positions and wealth.
So he painted a rosy picture to tempt Li Su to give his best effort.
As expected,
Upon hearing this, Li Su’s eyes gleamed with determination, and he repeatedly expressed his gratitude.
The next morning.
Li Su immediately led dozens of cavalrymen to Meiwu.
Inside the residence at Meiwu.
Dong Zhuo, with his belly exposed and his greasy, bloated appearance, looked like a perverted, greasy middle-aged man.
Around him were groups of beautiful women and handsome men.
All were barely dressed, their smooth, fair skin exposed.
Their expressions feigned joy, but their eyes betrayed their helplessness and sorrow.
Dong Zhuo had his arms around several beautiful men and women.
"Hahaha!!! Delightful, delightful!"
"Hurry up, I’m feeling a bit hot today! You, come and cool me down!!"
A stunningly handsome young man was roughly pushed to the ground by Dong Zhuo.
On all fours like a dog, his dignity and self-respect scattered to the wind.
In fact, these young men and women lost all sense of dignity and personhood the moment they entered Meiwu.
They lived in constant fear, used as mere playthings by Dong Zhuo and his cronies.
"Ugh... ugh... ugh..."
The handsome young man kneeling on the ground whimpered, performing an act that nauseated him immensely...
Dong Zhuo’s expression gradually became one of intense pleasure, his face showing a state of ecstasy.
For someone with such immense power as Dong Zhuo, the ways he sought pleasure were beyond the imagination of ordinary people.
For his amusement, he treated people as less than human...
It was horrifying to the extreme...
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"Damn you! Are you trying to hurt me? You idiot!!!"
Dong Zhuo’s eyes flashed with a sinister, vicious light.
A massive hand, like that of the strongest brute, struck the young man’s fair face with a fierce slap.
Boom—
A resounding noise echoed from his face, reverberating throughout the courtyard. The surrounding beautiful women and men turned pale, their eyes lifeless.
It’s over. The Grand Tutor is going to kill again!
Recently, Dong Zhuo had been unpredictable, often killing people in fits of rage.
Initially, there were 800 young men and women in Meiwu, but now fewer than a hundred remained.
Those who weren’t killed by Dong Zhuo were thrown out to feed dogs or fish...
Living in Meiwu was like living in an endless hell.
The handsome young man’s face was ruined by Dong Zhuo’s violent blow!
His entire face bled, turning him into a bloody gourd.
His face swelled up like a small hill...
"Damn it, so noisy! Someone, throw him out to feed the dogs!!!"
Dong Zhuo said emotionlessly.
It was as if the person before him was not a human but a mere insignificant ant.
Just as Dong Zhuo was about to continue venting his anger and indulging in pleasure.
A personal guard burst into the courtyard.
"Report!"
"Master, Cavalry Captain Li Su requests an audience with an edict from the Emperor!"
Upon hearing this, Dong Zhuo cursed inwardly, feeling irritated!
He then went back to his room to dress and ordered everyone else to leave.
The remaining beautiful men and women, feeling as if they had received a reprieve, quickly left...
Before long,
Li Su entered and bowed.
Dong Zhuo sat in the high seat, leisurely raising his wine cup, and asked indifferently:
"What does the Emperor’s edict say?"
