Chapter 138: Blackmailed Dong Zhuo for another war horses!

Dong Zhuo, who had come to his senses, seemed to realize how bold he was. He quickly shrank behind Yuan Shao and others, as if to say that what he had just said was not what he said, which aroused everyone's contempt.

The city wall fell into silence again.

Cao Cao, who had not spoken for a long time, thought of the instructions given by his good friend Xun Yu before he left today. He suppressed the fear in his heart and looked directly at Ye Feng.

"Marshal Ye, we know that you are a pillar of the country, but you control the Imperial Guards, the Eight Armies of Xiyuan, and two-thirds of the military power in Luoyang. If you don't hand over some of it, people will be uneasy."

"The Han Empire has just experienced the Yellow Turban Rebellion and can no longer withstand any more unrest. Please put the country and the people first and don't make things difficult for us."

At this point, Cao Cao fell to the ground and said, "I am kneeling not for myself, but for the peace of the world. Marshal Ye, please think twice."

Cao Cao at this moment was completely different from the impression of the treacherous hero in his previous life. For a moment, Ye Feng really felt that among all the civil and military officials in the court, no one was as loyal as Cao Cao.

But he knew in his heart that the Han Dynasty had been in name only since the moment Liu Hong was angered to death, and it was absolutely impossible for the dead tree to revive.

He looked at Cao Cao approvingly, then turned his gaze to Yuan Shao and others: "What do you think?"

The subtle threat silenced all the important officials in the court.

Yuan Shao was also afraid. He didn't think he was stronger than Yang Biao, but if he agreed with Ye Feng, it would be equivalent to handing over power to someone else. How could Yuan Shao, who came from a family of three officials for four generations, bear this?
But what if Ye Feng agreed with Cao Cao's suggestion and just gave up?

After a moment of silence, Yuan Shao gritted his teeth and knelt on the ground: "Marshal Ye, please put the country and the people first, hand over some of your military power, and restore peace to the world!"

This moral kidnapping was exactly the same as what Cao Cao said. After a brief hesitation, the other ministers stepped forward and bowed to the ground.

Ye Feng laughed: "Do you think this is useful?"

"In your mind, shouldn't the strong be respected in this world? Whoever has the bigger fist is more powerful?"

"Why are all your bones so soft now?"

The sound of sarcasm echoed above the city wall. Although Cao Cao, Yuan Shao and others were extremely ashamed, they had no other choice but to use soft tactics when hard tactics didn't work.

Isn't being soft meant to make people despise you?
After a while, Ye Feng glanced at the nervous Queen He and said sternly, "Since you think I am a threat to the Han Dynasty, I will leave Luoyang as you wish."

"Ok?"

"Um!??!"

Yuan Shao and others could hardly believe their ears.

Cao Cao even stood up and asked: "Are you serious?"

Ye Feng smiled and said, "A real man always keeps his word, how can it be false?"

"But I'm not giving you face, but I'm making a bet with everyone else."

"Five days later, I will lead my men to leave Luoyang, guard Youzhou, and strike hard at the Wuhuan who are invading Youzhou to defend our country!"

After saying this, Ye Feng looked at Queen He meaningfully.

At this moment, Queen He's beautiful eyes were filled with surprise, and the look she gave Ye Feng almost melted him.

"General Ye is a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty and a person who was highly valued by the late emperor. Today, you have deliberately slandered him and you should all be punished."

"But considering your loyalty, I will not pursue the matter."

"From now on, we should work together and devote ourselves to the Han Dynasty."

"Do you understand?"

Empress He's voice was like thunder, waking up all the important officials in the court from their surprise. After a moment, they knelt on the ground one by one, shouting "Yes, sir!"

At the same time, Dian Wei let out a long roar, and gathered all the soldiers in the camp, who were originally slaughtering Guan Yu and Zhao Yun unilaterally.

When the afterglow of the setting sun shone on the earth, the Xiliang cavalry outside the city, who had already lost their minds and were extremely nervous, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

They knew their life was saved.

On the city wall, Empress He and Liu Bian left surrounded by a group of ministers. Ye Feng walked slowly to Dong Zhuo and said, "Governor Dong, long time no see!"

The greeting, like a voice from the Nether Hell, made Dong Zhuo's heart skip a beat. He was about to find Yuan Shao to be a shield, but at this moment, how could Yuan Shao and others stay in front of Ye Feng to embarrass themselves?

Although today's goal has been achieved, Ye Feng is deeply engraved in everyone's heart like a nightmare.

No matter where you are in the future, no one will not be afraid when Ye Feng is mentioned.

"Ye Ye Shuai! Long time no see!!"

Ye Feng smiled and said, "Yes, when you were defeated in Xindu, I concealed the defeat without saying a word. I even mentioned your contribution when we finally conquered Xindu. Otherwise, how could you have climbed to the position of Governor of Xiliang?"

"I treated you as a friend, but I didn't expect you to go back on your promise."

“Is this unauthentic?”

"Or do you think that with 200,000 Xiliang cavalry in your hands, there will be no rivals in the world?"

"I can't do anything to you?"

Dong Zhuo shook his head like a rattle: "Marshal Ye, this is a huge injustice. I have been sending war horses to Zhongshan, but General He Jin found out and ordered me not to send war horses to you. That's why I..."

Ye Feng said: "That makes sense."

"But General He Jin has passed away, and there is no evidence. I always feel a little bit unconvinced."

"How about this, to show your sincerity, give me a group of war horses when I leave, how about that?"

Dong Zhuo heaved a sigh of relief and readily agreed: "Don't worry, Marshal Ye. I will be able to make up the remaining 5,000 horses even if they are drawn from the army."

Ye Feng shook his head: "Wrong."

"Now I control three battalions, totaling 20,000 people. If each person has two horses, that means 40,000 horses."

"Ten days later, before I leave Luoyang, I want to see it, otherwise I will really go and get it myself."

"But if I start, I'm afraid there will be a sea of ​​blood and corpses again!"

Dong Zhuo's face was as ugly as a pig's liver: "Marshal Ye, even if you kill me, I can't take out 40,000 war horses!"

"after all."

Before he could finish his words, Ye Feng smiled and said, "Didn't you just think of a solution?"

"Draw them from the Xiliang Iron Cavalry. As far as I know, more than 80% of your 200,000 troops are cavalry, so you still have more than 100,000 horses."

"Why are you reluctant to give up 40,000 horses?"

"This stuff can't be spent as money. It belongs to the imperial court. Why wouldn't you be willing to part with it?"

"Or do you have other ideas?"

Dong Zhuo shook his head repeatedly. At this moment, he wanted to slap himself. Why would he withdraw troops from the army for no reason?

Doesn’t this allow Ye Feng to seize the flaw?

After a brief silence, he could only nod helplessly.

Ye Feng smiled and patted Dong Zhuo on the shoulder, then turned and left.

"Father-in-law, father-in-law, we lost 20,000 men today and 30,000 horses. This is a loss."

When Li Ru saw Ye Feng leaving, he hurriedly approached Dong Zhuo and said bitterly.

Dong Zhuo felt his blood boiling, and he could hardly suppress it. As he watched Ye Feng walk away, a shadow flashed across his eyes: "Sooner or later, I will tear you into pieces to avenge today!"

(End of this chapter)