Chapter 1146: Response
Chapter 1146: Response
October 8th, 2017
Lu HaiKong had always been a focal point of attention for the various lords across the land. After his victory over the foreign demons and the spread of his conversation with Liu Yu, the focus on Lu HaiKong intensified severalfold. During this period, spies from Bingzhou and Youzhou swarmed into his territory.
In the past few months, interactions between the various powers near Lu HaiKong had been frequent, as if they were trying to form another anti-Lu HaiKong alliance. This was because the strength and deterrence Lu HaiKong had displayed were truly terrifying.
Interestingly, despite the formidable threat Lu HaiKong posed, their alliance had made no progress in several months.
The main reason was that those directly facing Lu HaiKong knew just how terrifying his strength was. They were also aware that they alone could not defeat Lu HaiKong. To take him down, they would have to unite all the lords across the land.
However, while this sounded easy, it was far from simple in practice.
The situation among the various lords was complex, and each had their own calculations. Even with the terrifying threat of Lu HaiKong, without a dexterous figure who could navigate the various powers, forming an alliance was nearly impossible.
Although the Three Kingdoms era boasted numerous talented individuals, there was no such dexterous character during this period. Perhaps there was such a task in the world, but no one had stepped forward at this critical moment. Thus, despite the undercurrents among the various lords, they had achieved nothing in these months. What surprised them even more was that before they could make any significant progress, Lu HaiKong had already taken the initiative.
In the fourth month after the conclusion of the foreign invasion, October 188.
With a relatively stable environment, Lu HaiKong easily controlled Youzhou, reorganized his army, and implemented a new military rank system. Finally, with his hands free, Lu HaiKong took action.
When this guy decided to act, he went all out.
At Lu HaiKong's command, Wang Ti, who had just been appointed as the commander of the First Army Group after the military reorganization, personally led the troops into battle. The entire First Army Group, consisting of 500,000 soldiers, marched out, forming a long snake-like formation dozens of li long. With thousands of carts carrying provisions and supplies, the 500,000-strong army set out from Bingzhou, heading straight for the Capital Commandery.
Lu HaiKong's order sent shockwaves through the land as the army mobilized.
When the various lords received this news, they were all taken aback. Some were confused, wondering why Lu HaiKong, who had recently adopted a recuperative posture, suddenly launched a direct military offensive.
What was even more baffling to the lords was that Lu HaiKong's actions received support from the people of Bingzhou and Youzhou under his rule.
The people of these two states seemed like die-hard fans, blindly supporting Lu HaiKong without even knowing the reason for his expedition. As soon as they learned of Lu HaiKong's campaign, they took to the streets to praise his greatness.
Bingzhou was one thing, but the situation in Youzhou left the other lords scratching their heads. They couldn't understand why the people of Youzhou, who had just suffered such devastating losses, were so enthusiastic about war. What was even more outrageous was that they had only recently become Lu HaiKong's subjects!
Of course, while other lords had the leisure to pay attention to such matters, Dong Zhuo had no time to spare for these concerns.
Damn it! Lu HaiKong's military might was now directed at him. He had no time to worry about Lu HaiKong's morale or the hearts of his people. All he wanted to know was what Lu HaiKong was up to and how he could overcome this crisis!
Before the foreign invasion, Dong Zhuo had the confidence to challenge Lu HaiKong. He would have immediately sent heavy troops to intercept Lu HaiKong's 500,000-strong army. But now, facing Lu HaiKong's formidable force, Dong Zhuo had no intention of engaging in a direct battle.
It should be noted that Dong Zhuo and his forces had been investigating the battle between Lu HaiKong and the foreign demons, trying to understand the true strength of the foreign demons.
Dong Zhuo had put in considerable effort in this regard, and Lu HaiKong had not concealed any information. As a result, Dong Zhuo quickly learned about the specific situation and strength comparison between Lu HaiKong and the foreign demons in that battle.
However, the more they learned about Lu HaiKong's strength, the more shocked Dong Zhuo became. He was well aware that Lu HaiKong's power was so formidable that he had no chance of winning. Faced with this situation, Dong Zhuo could only send troops to intercept Lu HaiKong's army and question him to buy time, while also seeking aid from various powers.
In fact, Dong Zhuo didn't need to send people to seek aid. As soon as Lu HaiKong's army mobilized, Yuan Hong immediately received the news.
Although Yuan Hong breathed a sigh of relief upon learning that Lu HaiKong was not targeting him, he acted differently this time. He demonstrated the qualities of a competent ally, not turning a blind eye to the situation.
As one of the few extraordinary lords who had risen in this chaotic era, Yuan Hong had been suppressed and bullied by Lu HaiKong in all aspects. However, it was undeniable that Yuan Hong was a qualified monarch and lord.
In the 1619 book, there is no mistake in the version!
This guy possessed exceptional courage and decisiveness. Although he knew he was no match for Lu HaiKong, even with Dong Zhuo's help, he had to fight in this situation, whether he could win or not.
If he didn't fight, both Dong Zhuo and he would die. If they fought, even if they were beaten by Lu HaiKong, they had a glimmer of hope. The various lords would never want to see them wiped out by Lu HaiKong. If they didn't put up a strong resistance, they would have almost no hope.
Therefore, Yuan Hong took action almost immediately. On one hand, he actively contacted Lu HaiKong, questioning the reason for his expedition, and on the other hand, he concentrated his forces, ready to assist Dong Zhuo at any time.
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