Chapter 144: The power struggle in Luoyang City, are the weak ones fighting each other?

The next day, all the officials saw Ye Feng off and sent him across the Mengjin Ferry. Only when they watched Ye Feng disappear over the Yellow River did the officials in the court finally feel at ease.

Everyone understood that a new era was about to come and the power of the court would be redistributed.

Three days later, in Linde Palace.

Listening to the ministers' open and secret struggles, Empress He, who was not good at government affairs, felt her head buzzing. She looked at her son who was timid and did not show any sign of being a wise ruler.

Is it true that Liu Bian has no imperial aura at all?

Perhaps she really didn't want to continue listening, Empress He waved her hand and issued an order to 'dismiss the court'. All the civil and military officials in the court were stunned and had no choice but to leave.

Half a month passed.

The poor children led by Cai Mao and the aristocratic families led by Yuan Shao began to be madly suppressed by Dong Zhuo.

On the day when the 200,000-strong Xiliang army arrived in Luoyang, more than five generals and dozens of captains in Luoyang city were brutally purged by Dong Zhuo.

At this moment, the aristocratic families led by Yuan Shao realized that Dong Zhuo was a jackal, and his previous show of weakness was only because of his fear of Ye Feng.

Twenty days after Ye Feng left, the fangs finally showed.

Liu Bian also understood Empress He in the palace that they, an orphan and a widow, had no ability to resist a warlord like Dong Zhuo. At this moment, Empress He remembered the bet that Ye Feng made before he left, and it was filled with bitterness.

Another ten days passed, and Dong Zhuo's desire for power expanded rapidly. Except for a limited number of people such as Cai Mao, Yuan Shao, and Cao Cao, all the court officials who opposed him were killed by him. Just like in history, he took the position of Grand Master and ranked above the Three Dukes.

The night was so dark that I couldn't see my fingers.

In a secret room in Yuan Mansion.

Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, Chunyu Qiong, Xun Yu, Xu You and others sat around.

"Brother Mengde, Brother Wenruo, I regret not listening to your advice and releasing the wolf Dong Zhuo into Luoyang."

"Now Luoyang City is under the attack of their army. Anyone who speaks out against this will be killed immediately."

"Now he is still concerned about the power in our hands and is unwilling to fight to the death."

"But when he takes action, I'm afraid we won't be able to resist the rampage of the Xiliang Iron Cavalry!"

"You are all loyal to the Han Dynasty. If we don't unite together now, I'm afraid we won't be able to eliminate this wolf Dong Zhuo."

After hearing what Yuan Shao said, Cao Cao was furious: "If you hadn't persuaded the general, and if you hadn't withstood Ye Feng's pressure and saved Dong Zhuo, how could we be in such a disaster now?"

Yuan Shao looked embarrassed and said, "Meng De, I never thought that the general's confidant Dong Zhuo would be as evil as a wolf."

"I just thought Ye Feng was a traitor, but I didn't expect Dong Zhuo was also a traitor."

Cao Cao snorted coldly and was about to speak, but Xun Yu pulled his arm and said, "Brother Meng De, now is not the time to pursue responsibility. We should work together to eliminate the traitor for the country and kill Dong Zhuo, the traitor who caused chaos in the world."

Cao Cao suppressed his dissatisfaction with Yuan Shao and said, "I will give Wen Ruo some face today."

"But Dong Zhuo has 200,000 Xiliang cavalrymen, and we only have 20,000 Xiyuan Eighth Army. How can we be his opponent?"

"The reason why Dong Zhuo didn't kill us is simply because he was afraid of Ye Feng, fearing that the killer would return south."

"But if we force Dong Zhuo into a desperate situation, he will definitely kill him."

"By then, I'm afraid this number of people won't be enough to fill the gaps in the teeth of the Xiliang Iron Cavalry!"

Yuan Shao raised his lips and said, "Meng De, we have known each other for many years. Do you really think I will completely trust this wolf Dong Zhuo?"

"Ok?"

"What do you mean by that?"

Yuan Shao smiled confidently and looked at Xu You.

Xu You cooperated very well and said, "In fact, we had already thought of this before Ye Feng left."

"So Benchu ​​sent a letter to Ding Yuan, the governor of Bingzhou, asking him to lead the Bingzhou cavalry."

"Now Ding Yuan's troops have arrived at Mianchi, less than fifty miles away from Luoyang."

"As long as we work together inside and outside to completely eliminate this jackal Dong Zhuo, how can the court be in chaos?"

"When the time comes, it will be you who will decide the world's major events."

Chunyu Qiong's eyes sparkled: "General Yuan has made preparations for a rainy day. He has reinforcements outside and the support of many ministers inside who dare not speak out. Why should we worry about not being able to kill Dong Zhuo, the wolf?"

Cao Cao showed a hint of surprise, and then subconsciously looked at Xun Yu. But Xun Yu shook his head slightly: "Brother Benchu, who can guarantee that Ding Yuan's actions are careful and have not been discovered by Dong Zhuo?"

"If you fall into a jar, I'm afraid it will be"

Cao Cao also agreed: "Yes, if..."

Before he could finish his words, Yuan Shao snorted impatiently: "If you don't want to, we can also open the gates of Luoyang!"

"When the day breaks, it's time to attack the city and kill the bandits!"

"It's up to you whether you come or not!"

After saying this, he turned away, leaving Xun Yu and Cao Cao shaking their heads.

Silent all night.

The sky turned fish belly white.

The patrol team guarding the west gate dragged their tired bodies down the city wall.

"Damn it, I couldn't even close my eyes all night. It was more tiring than fighting the enemy on the border."

"Who said it wasn't? I don't even know why we came to Luoyang. Where are the beauties, gold and silver that Marshal Dong promised us?"

"Keep your voice down. If word gets out, will you still have your head?"

As soon as the patrol leader finished his angry rebuke, he heard "tat tat tat".

The earth-shaking sound of horse hooves came from far away and the terrifying sound waves hit the exhausted patrol team like a tidal wave.

"Where did all these cavalry come from? Are they crazy? It's so early in the morning, can't you let us rest?"

The complaining patrol soldier thought it was the Xiliang cavalry outside the city and couldn't help but complain.

But some people still noticed something different.

"No, they are not ours!"

"Who else could it be?"

"Look, what is that?"

The patrol leader looked outside the city amid the panicked shouts of the soldiers, but saw that the flags of the charging troops were all covered with the words "Bingzhou" and "Ding".

"This is the Bingzhou Iron Cavalry!"

"Blow the horn quickly, and send out the signal smoke!"

"woooooo"

When the horn sounded, all the Xiliang soldiers in the city moved. Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, Chunyu Qiong, Bao Xin and others who had been prepared for a long time led the Eight Armies of Xiyuan to attack the West Gate military camp.

"Charge into the general's tent and capture Dong Zhuo alive!"

"kill!!"

Yuan Shao was holding a spear and riding a horse in front.

Waving the spear in his hand, ordinary soldiers were no match for him.

Occasionally, when they were surrounded or encountered a powerful opponent, Wen Chou would rush forward and, relying on his power as a heavenly general and his mighty strength, he would quickly break into Yuan Shao's camp.

"Capture Dong Zhuo alive!!"

"kill!!"

As soon as the excited roar was uttered, Yuan Shao rushed into the general's tent impatiently.

But there was no trace of Dong Zhuo, the room was empty!
"Where's Dong Zhuo?"

"Where's the thief Dong?"

"We must not let him leave the city alive, otherwise the 200,000 Xiliang troops will become a serious threat!!"

The shouting was heard from far away, and in just a moment, a group of fast horses came galloping over.

Chunyu Qiong gasped and said, "My Lord, something terrible is happening!"

(End of this chapter)