Free Web NovelChapter 65: Long Chen, Are You Actually Aiding The Tyrant?
"Twang—"
"Twang—"
"Twang, Twang, Twang—"
A row consisted of twelve bed crossbows, a total of thirty-six here.
Thirty-six giant crossbow arrows, resembling huge spears, tore through the sky, directly piercing the walls.
Several Xiliang defenders in less favorable positions were directly pierced by an arrow, their chests exploding and splattering various red, white, and black fluids.
The arrows shot at the wall were violently rebounded outwards; the exterior of the Luoyang city walls was fortified with iron wall barriers, making the walls highly durable.
However, these arrows were still insufficient to breach the iron wall’s defenses...
Every arrow fired represented a significant depletion of resources.
"King Shang Zhou of the Dynasty" felt the pain deeply.
After the bed crossbows were exhausted, the morale of the Xiliang defenders on the wall decreased.
"Launch an attack!!!"
...
Luoyang City, Dong Mansion.
"Lord, my lord! The coalition forces are attacking!"
Niu Fu rushed in from outside the door, his tone full of urgency.
This Niu Fu was another son-in-law of Dong Zhuo, robust and strong but somewhat simple-minded.
"What’s the rush! What’s with this disorderliness!" freēwebnovel.com
Dong Zhuo rebuked angrily.
Dropping his books, Dong Zhuo bulged out his portly figure and rushed out.
At the same time, he commanded Niu Fu:
"Summon Li Jue, Guo Fan, Hua Xiong, and other generals to station at various city gates of Luoyang!"
"Yes!"
Niu Fu saluted and swiftly left.
Dong Zhuo found Li Ru and urgently asked for a strategy.
"Advisor Wen, the coalition forces have launched an attack under pressure. What should we do?"
Li Ru, holding a mysterious black feather fan, smiled and said:
"My lord, those coalition forces are not worth worrying about. Although they have a million troops, most of them are weak peasants, inferior even to the Yellow Turban bandits!"
Pausing for a moment, he continued solemnly:
"They won’t breach the strong walls of Luoyang! What we should worry about is Ding Yuan in Bingzhou!"
"He may only have a hundred thousand Bingzhou cavalry, but they are inside the city. If they coordinate with the coalition forces, we’re in danger!"
Dong Zhuo was sweating profusely, his greasy face even oilier, as if freshly washed...
"In that case... do you have a plan?"
"We should ask the general himself. Did the previous attempt to recruit Lu Bu succeed!?" asked Li Ru.
"Lu Bu, that Lord, hasn’t given an answer yet, but have received the gift!" Dong Zhuo wiped his sweat with his fat hand.
"Then it’s good. At the latest by tomorrow night, the Bingzhou army will be in turmoil!"
Li Ru replied confidently.
"We still need fifty thousand Xiliang troops to remain in the city to deter the Bingzhou cavalry."
"One hundred thousand troops guard the city!"
"Dispatch another fifty thousand Xiliang Iron Cavalry, break out of the city gates, and engage the coalition forces!"
"They won’t expect our smaller force to dare to fight outside the city. They’ll surely be caught off guard, which will be the best time to strike at their morale!"
Dong Zhuo nodded appreciatively:
"Well said! The Xiliang Iron Cavalry can only unleash their maximum strength on horseback. Simply hunkering down in the city isn’t what I desire."
"Advisor Wen, now I’ve thought of a strategy!"
"My lord is truly wise and valiant!" Li Ru timely bowed and praised.
"Hahaha, in that case, I’ll have Hua Xiong lead the tip of the spear of these fifty thousand Xiliang Iron Cavalry, slashing the coalition forces’ necks! Hahaha!!!"
Dong Zhuo’s face revealed a cruel smile...
The next day.
The golden light shines toward the sun, and the sound of horns fills the autumn sky.
Banners cover the sky, and a solemn killing intent sweeps across the firmament.
"Attack!"
"Attack!"
On top of Luoyang city, tens of thousands of soldiers from the Xiliang, clad in heavy armor, with silver helmets shining in the sunlight.
Only a pair of cold eyes are visible beneath the helmets, filled with a fierce killing intent!
Niu Fu stands on the city wall, carrying a whirlwind battle-axe on his shoulders, exuding a majestic presence!
"Listen up, everyone! The enemies below the city are just a bunch of country bumpkins. Show them the power of our Xiliang heavy armor!"
"Ah! Ah! Ah!"
For a moment, howls and roars resonate through the sky.
The players of the alien race beneath the city reveal a deep sense of unease.
Yesterday’s siege already caused them heavy losses, and the reputation of the Xiliang Legion is well-deserved!
Moreover, Luoyang city is as solid as gold, easy to defend and difficult to attack!
However, the numerous players of the player alliance have a large number, and adopting a wheeling tactic still provides them with opportunities.
Once the siege ladders are set up, the massive army of the allied forces swarms up.
Fire oil and giant stones rumble down from the city walls, carrying fierce flames.
Rows of soldiers fall like beans, deformed by the impact.
"Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!"
The sound of miserable screams echoes like thunder!
Under the coordinated command of Dong Zhuo and Li Ru, along with a sudden charge from Huaxiong’s fifty thousand Xiliang cavalry, the million-strong allied forces suffer heavy losses and are forced to retreat.
Dong Zhuo stands high on the city wall, laughing heartily, mocking the allied forces for their incompetence.
Returning to the mansion.
Dong Zhuo laughs heartily. Today’s battle has showcased the might of the Xi\lLiang army, terrifying the hearts of the alien alliance.
It seems that they won’t launch another attack in a short time!
In this way, the Northern Army Corps in Luoyang City has become a thorn in Dong Zhuo’s side!
At this moment, sitting beside him is a young general wearing silver armor and a unicorn-patterned robe!
He is handsome, and he is none other than Long Jue Ming!
Since Dong Zhuo extended an olive branch to him behind Weng Mingyuan, Long Jue Ming has often come to Dong Zhuo’s mansion for conversations. They have developed a close relationship!
The purpose is to make friends with Dong Zhuo and find the best opportunity to save the young Han Emperor, Liu Bian!
Because, in the court, the group led by Dong Zhuo is undoubtedly the largest.
Moreover, Long Jue Ming knows the historical process well. In a short while, Lu Bu will betray.
After acting as a filial son for a while, he will filially kill Ding Yuan!
Then he will join Dong Zhuo.
At that time, the Wolf Cavalry of Bingzhou will also be incorporated into Dong Zhuo’s army, making him a dominant force inside Luoyang City.
Without finding the right time, not to mention saving the young Han Emperor, even Long Jue Ming and Diao Chan might not be able to save themselves!
Because Long Jue Ming has the golden legendary talent [Dragon and Phoenix Among Men], gaining Dong Zhuo’s favor is relatively easy. Coupled with his eloquence, Dong Zhuo has already been praised by him.
"Master Dong is truly a rare talent of the century. In today’s battle, once the world hears about Master Dong’s name, they will surely be scared to the point of trembling! Like encountering a fierce tiger in the mountains and forests!"
Long Jue Ming praises sincerely.
His words are so sincere that Dong Zhuo feels that he has met a kindred spirit!
His own subordinates are straightforward and sturdy men from Xiliang, and they don’t talk like Long Jue Ming.
Moreover, they all fear Dong Zhuo’s might, not daring to talk so freely.
Even if they praise him, it is just flattery, lacking the sincerity shown by Long Jue Ming.
Of course, Dong Zhuo is not a fool. The reason why he is willing to talk so intimately with Long Jue Ming has another profound consideration.
It is because Long Jue Ming’s father-in-law is the Grand Tutor Wang Yun, and he comes from the prestigious Taiyuan Wang Family!
If he can gain Long Jue Ming’s support, it will have a great impact on Dong Zhuo’s future control of the court.
Isn’t Long Jue Ming boasting about being a loyal minister? If he comes from afar to guard the capital for the young emperor, then today’s conversation with Long Jue Ming, filled with joy and friendship, means that he is also a loyal minister.
Combine this with public opinion, attacking the player alliance, doubting the loyalty of the Northern Army Corps, attempting to attack the city and rebel.
This is the real protection of the emperor and doing things for the Great Han!
In this way, Li Ru’s plan can be perfectly executed!
At this moment, Li Ru strolls in from outside with a joyful expression.
"Master, master, great joy!"
"What’s going on? Why are you so excited, Li Ru?"
Dong Zhuo, with his unique deep and coarse voice, asks.
Li Ru noticed another person in the hall, and someone he was somewhat wary of, so he remained silent, gesturing with his eyes to indicate the presence of an outsider.
Dong Zhuo, after glancing at Long Jue Ming, reached out with his fat hand to shake Long Jue Ming’s hand, smiling, and said, "No worries, Wen You, Jue Ming is one of us!"
At this moment, Long Jue Ming felt a chill in his heart. He wanted to withdraw his hand from Dong Zhuo’s fleshy palm, but upon seeing Li Ru, he dismissed that thought.
Pausing for a moment, Li Ru inwardly thought, "Even if he knows this information, it doesn’t matter... It has no impact on the overall plan!"
So, he spoke up: "Master! General Lv has agreed to join our Western Liang! And he has agreed to take action tonight!"
"Excellent! Excellent! If this succeeds, it will alleviate a great worry in my heart!"
Dong Zhuo chuckled, patting his bulging belly.
Beside him, Long Jue Ming’s body shivered slightly, and a glint of light flashed in his eyes.
...
The news of Long Jue Ming’s close relationship with Dong Zhuo spread like wildfire.
Upon hearing this, Wang Yun’s face turned stern, and he was unwilling to meet Long Jue Ming again, secretly regretting his misjudgment.
He actually regarded Long Jue Ming, this traitor, as a loyal minister, and he couldn’t help but pound his chest and stamp his feet.
After returning to the mansion, Long Jue Ming received many disdainful looks and cold stares.
However, he did not explain himself and refrained from justifying why he had taken such actions for the sake of saving the young Han Emperor.
The fewer people who knew about this matter, the better, even the Wang family.
As Long Jue Ming has the support of Dong Zhuo, Li Ru has started to harbor suspicions about him. Seeing Li Ru, Long Jue Ming dispelled the idea of pulling his hand away from Dong Zhuo’s palm.
After a pause, Li Ru thought to himself, "Even if he knows this information, it doesn’t matter... It has no impact on the grand plan!"
So he spoke: "Master! General Lu has agreed to join our Xiliang! And he has agreed to take action tonight!"
"Good, good, good! If this happens, it will alleviate a great worry in my heart!"
Dong Zhuo, rubbing his bulging belly, laughed.
The news of Long Jue Ming’s close relationship with Dong Zhuo quickly spread.
Upon hearing this, Wang Yun’s face turned stern, and he was unwilling to meet Long Jue Ming again, secretly regretting his misjudgment.
He actually regarded Long Jue Ming, this traitor, as a loyal minister, and he couldn’t help but pound his chest and stamp his feet.
After returning to the mansion, Long Jue Ming received many disdainful looks and cold stares.
However, he did not explain himself and refrained from justifying why he had taken such actions for the sake of saving the young Han Emperor.
The fewer people who knew about this matter, the better, even the Wang family.
As Long Jue Ming has the support of Dong Zhuo, Li Ru has started to harbor suspicions about him. Seeing Li Ru, Long Jue Ming dispelled the idea of pulling his hand away from Dong Zhuo’s palm.
After a pause, Li Ru thought to himself, "Even if he knows this information, it doesn’t matter... It has no impact on the grand plan!"
So he spoke: "Master! General Lv has agreed to join our Western Liang! And he has agreed to take action tonight!"
"Good, good, good! If this happens, it will alleviate a great worry in my heart!"
Dong Zhuo, rubbing his bulging belly, laughed.
Beside him, Long Jue Ming’s body shivered slightly, and a glint of light flashed in his eyes.
...
Long Jue Ming’s close relationship with Dong Zhuo became widely known in the gaming forums.
"Damn it, this [Sword Wind] is indeed a traitor! At this time, he actually helps the tyrant! If I can’t beat him, can’t I curse him to death!?"
"Yeah! I originally thought [Sword Wind] was a loyal minister of the Great Han, but unexpectedly, he has joined hands with Dong Zhuo! It’s really infuriating!"
"Damn him, instead of helping us, the Allied Forces, to save His Majesty, he turns around and opposes us. It makes me so angry!"
