Free Web NovelChapter 189: Where Is My Son, Fengxian? Bring Your Life Here!
A terrifying, malevolent aura fell like Mount Tai crushing down.
Li Su’s knees grew weaker, and cold sweat broke out on his back.
He thought to himself, "I didn’t expect that after just a few months, Dong Zhuo’s malevolence has become even more terrifying and profound!"
In fact, this was directly related to Dong Zhuo’s actions in Meiwu during those months.
His vicious and evil deeds increased the depth of his malevolence.
It had reached a point where it emitted naturally without deliberate activation.
Suppressing the unease within him, Li Su respectfully spoke:
"Grand Tutor, the Emperor has just recovered and wishes to gather all civil and military officials in the Weiyang Palace."
"He plans to discuss passing the throne to you, hence the decree."
Hearing that the Emperor intended to make him the new ruler, Dong Zhuo’s eyes lit up with fiery brilliance.
It was a dazzling and burning light.
Dong Zhuo urgently asked:
"What does Grand Minister Wang Yun think?"
Li Su, head lowered, replied:
"Grand Minister Wang has already ordered the construction of the abdication platform, waiting for the Lord to arrive."
Dong Zhuo was overjoyed, slapped the table, and said:
"Hahaha! Wonderful news! Great news indeed!"
"No wonder I dreamt last night of a nine-clawed golden dragon covering me; today, I indeed receive this joyous news."
Immediately, he stood up from his seat, pacing back and forth, murmuring to himself:
"The timing must not be missed!"
He then ordered his trusted generals, Li Jue, Guo Si, Zhang Ji, and Fan Chou, to lead three thousand Flying Bear Army troops to guard Meiwu.
He himself set out for the capital that very day.
Turning back to Li Su, he said:
"If I become Emperor, you shall be the Commander of the Guards."
The Commander of the Guards in the Eastern Han was a prestigious position, akin to the head of the imperial guard protecting the capital officials.
The soldiers under this command were also known as the Northern Army.
This position was highly esteemed; Emperor Guangwu of Han once said, "If one pursues an official career, one should aspire to be the Commander of the Guards; if one marries, one should marry a woman like Yin Lihua."
Li Su pretended to express his gratitude and submission.
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Dong Zhuo then went back to bid farewell to his mother.
His mother, over ninety years old, lay on her bed, her hair white as snow.
She trembled and asked, "My son, where are you going?"
Dong Zhuo gently replied, "I am going to Chang’an to receive the abdication from the Han Emperor. Mother, you will soon be the Empress Dowager!"
Despite his ruthlessness, Dong Zhuo was extremely filial to his mother.
This was also influenced by the era he grew up in.
Lady Dong grasped Dong Zhuo’s chubby hand and said:
"Recently, I’ve felt a sense of foreboding, a bad omen."
Dong Zhuo laughed and replied, "Mother, you are about to become the mother of a nation. How could there not be premonitory signs!"
Then, he bid farewell to his mother and left.
Dong Zhuo exited Meiwu and boarded his carriage, surrounded by his guards, heading towards Chang’an.
After traveling less than thirty miles, the wheel of his carriage suddenly broke, forcing Dong Zhuo to dismount and ride a horse.
After another ten miles, the horse neighed and snapped its reins.
Dong Zhuo asked Li Su, "The carriage wheel broke, and the horse snapped its reins. What does this omen signify?"
Li Su replied, "It means the Grand Tutor is to receive the Han abdication, discarding the old and embracing the new, soon to ride in a jade carriage with golden saddles!"
Dong Zhuo was ecstatic and believed Li Su’s words.
The next day, while traveling, a sudden strong wind arose, and a dark fog covered the sky.
Seeing this, Dong Zhuo asked Li Su again, "What omen is this?"
Li Su replied, "My lord is about to ascend to the dragon throne; there must be a red glow and purple mist to enhance the heavenly might."
Dong Zhuo was again overjoyed and had no doubts.
As the army approached the outskirts of the city, officials came out to welcome him.
Only Li Ru, sick at home, couldn’t come to greet him.
Dong Zhuo reached the Prime Minister’s residence, where Lü Bu entered to congratulate him, clasping his fists and smiling:
"Foster father, you are about to ascend the throne. How fortunate!"
Dong Zhuo, with his big belly, laughed heartily and said:
"When I ascend to the highest position, you will command all the military forces of the empire. I will make you the Grand General of the world!"
Lü Bu hurriedly expressed his gratitude and rested outside the tent.
That night,
A group of children outside the city sang a song, and the wind carried the sad melody into the tent.
The song went: "Grass over a thousand miles, how green! Ten days of divination, no life!"
The song was mournful and tragic.
Dong Zhuo asked Li Su again, "What do these children’s songs signify?"
Li Su wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and replied:
"My lord, do not worry. Those children’s songs only mean the Liu family will perish and the Dong family will prosper."
However, Dong Zhuo’s heart skipped a beat. The various omens over the past few days made him uneasy.
But the thought of the imminent supreme position made his heart itch with anticipation.
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Meanwhile, Long Chen and his companions were also nearing Chang’an.
They had passed through numerous challenges, thanks to Long Chen’s identity and the backing of Wang Yun’s family.
The five thousand ordinary Tiger Ben soldiers who aided Long Chen had arrived smoothly.
Seeing the grand and imposing city in the distance, a fiery gleam flashed in Long Chen’s eyes.
Chang’an, I, Long Chen, have arrived!!!
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The next morning,
Dong Zhuo, in full regalia, entered the court.
Upon entering, the ministers, all dressed in court robes, greeted him on the path.
Li Su, holding a precious sword, escorted the carriage.
At the North Gate, the soldiers stayed outside, only about twenty imperial guards entered with the carriage.
Dong Zhuo saw Wang Yun and others holding swords at the hall entrance and asked Li Su in surprise:
"Why are you all holding swords?"
Li Su did not answer and pushed the carriage straight in.
Wang Yun, in a fit of rage, shouted:
"Rebel Dong Zhuo has arrived! Where are the loyal and brave warriors of the Han Dynasty?!"
Suddenly,
Over a hundred armored soldiers emerged from both sides of the hall, holding halberds and spears, bursting forth with a deadly aura.
These were the Yulin Guards, the elite third-tier soldiers who far surpassed ordinary troops, capable of fighting a hundred enemies!
Seeing this, Dong Zhuo’s leopard-like eyes scanned the scene, his gaze burning with fury.
Pointing angrily at Wang Yun, he shouted: "Wang Yun, old man, do you know what you’re doing right now?!"
"This is treason, this is rebellion!!!"
"Do you believe that I won’t wipe out your entire Wang family and exterminate your nine generations?!"
Upon hearing this, Wang Yun laughed as if he had heard the most ridiculous joke in the world.
Pointing at Dong Zhuo, he laughed loudly: "Hahaha, Dong Zhuo, do you really think you’re invincible in Chang’an?!"
He then coldly stared into Dong Zhuo’s eyes and said: "Dong Zhuo, you have deceived the Emperor, troubled the common people, and committed every vile deed!!!"
"Heaven’s sins can be forgiven, but self-inflicted sins cannot be survived! Today is your death day!!!"
"Yulin Guards, attack!!!"
With Wang Yun’s command, the hundreds of Yulin Guards swarmed forward, forming a military formation.
Their long halberds and spears pointed straight at Dong Zhuo’s corpulent body.
Seeing this, Dong Zhuo was startled and urgently called out:
"Where is my son, Fengxian?"
Suddenly,
A dark red, eerie aura swept in from behind, revealing none other than Lü Bu, fully armored.
Lü Bu emerged from behind the carriage and shouted:
"I have an edict to punish the traitor!"
"Dong Zhuo, prepare to die!!!"
Then, he thrust his halberd directly at Dong Zhuo’s throat.
Boom——
Suddenly,
The heavens changed color, the winds and clouds shifted.
A malevolent aura surged wildly from all directions.
Clatter——
Howl——
