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Chapter 1149: Dantai Mingjing
Chapter 1149: Dantai Mingjing
September 25, 2017
188 AD, October 10th.
Wang Ti's grand army officially arrived outside the city of Luoyang.
Everything seemed to unfold just as Wang Ti and Lu Bu had discussed. Their true target was indeed Luoyang, and Wang Ti's army halted their advance within the city, setting up camp in the ancient city without pushing further west.
After Wang Ti's army settled in Luoyang, Lu Hai Kong in Bingzhou quickly sprang into action once more.
Countless logistics and supplies, construction teams, and scholars began pouring into the Capital Commandery, creating quite a commotion.
However, compared to the previous mobilization of Wang Ti's army, Lu Hai Kong's current actions were relatively minor from any perspective, lacking the intimidating force of the previous 500,000-strong army.
Nevertheless, this time, Lu Hai Kong's actions made various powers across the realm even more anxious, especially Dong Zhuo's side. The reason was that Lu Hai Kong himself led this expedition.
Over the past few years, Lu Hai Kong had gradually withdrawn from the battlefield, and during the Three-Way Coalition against Dong Zhuo, he had shown no intention of intervening. It was only when the Foreign Demons invaded that Lu Hai Kong personally took action.
The scale of the Foreign Demon invasion was well-known throughout the realm, so when Lu Hai Kong intervened, everyone secretly connected it to his grand actions, assuming that with Lu Hai Kong's personal involvement, he was planning something significant.
However, somewhat contrary to their expectations, after Lu Hai Kong arrived in the Capital Commandery with a large contingent, he did not make any major moves.
Instead, he immersed himself in the reconstruction of Luoyang, while a young man named Tian Yu, who accompanied Lu Hai Kong, took center stage.
Within just over half a month, this young man effortlessly consolidated power in the two prefectures of Henan and Hennan, employing a combination of gentle and firm tactics that left onlookers bewildered. Many couldn't help but marvel at Lu Hai Kong's remarkable luck in having such a talented subordinate, further enriching his already deep pool of capable individuals.
Lu Hai Kong's focus on rebuilding Luoyang after arriving seemed to allay the concerns of many powers, who had initially been on edge.
While their tension eased slightly, vigilance remained high, and the undercurrents of intrigue intensified.
Initially, the various lords had learned from Dong Zhuo that Lu Hai Kong intended to declare himself king the following year. Some believed it was a smokescreen released by Lu Hai Kong, while others thought it was Dong Zhuo's strategy to unite the factions. However, as time passed, they realized it was neither.
Lu Hai Kong seemed genuinely intent on this plan and was determined to carry it out.
As Lu Hai Kong's people took control of Luoyang and began its reconstruction, his forces in Bingzhou and Youzhou started to rally support for his kingship.
It was well known that Lu Hai Kong had been honing his propaganda skills since his bandit days, and he had always excelled in guiding public opinion.
Within just half a month, the people of Bingzhou and Youzhou enthusiastically supported Lu Hai Kong's kingship.
In this world, Lu HaiKong's abilities are not limited to propaganda alone. Ever since he took control of Bingzhou and Youzhou, the lives of the people in these two states have undergone significant changes. The economy has flourished, and taxes have been drastically reduced. Lu HaiKong has also worked tirelessly on various fronts to foster a strong sense of unity among the people under his rule.
Especially during this period, numerous schools and militia camps have been established, gradually uniting the hearts of the people in Bingzhou and Youzhou.
In these two states, the concept of the Great Han Empire has long faded, and in their eyes, there is only Lu HaiKong.
Moreover, Lu HaiKong's propaganda team has excelled in their efforts, starting with Princess San and the Scarlet Heaven Sword, to portray Lu HaiKong as the destined savior sent by heaven.
Through the collective efforts, Bingzhou and Youzhou are now nearly united as one, eagerly anticipating Lu HaiKong's declaration of kingship.
What baffles various powers even more is that even the former Governor of Youzhou, Liu Yu, has come forward to endorse Lu HaiKong.
Within just half a month, the changes in Bingzhou and Youzhou have clearly signaled to the leaders of various powers that Lu HaiKong is serious this time, genuinely aspiring to establish his own kingdom.
This situation directly triggers a response from many individuals.
Whether it's the Han Dynasty's royal kin like Liu Bei and Liu Biao or the loyal ministers of the Han family like Tao Qian and Kong Rong, their nerves are on edge.
They would never want to see Lu HaiKong declaring himself king. Although the entire world is already in disarray, with the dignity of the Han Imperial Clan trampled upon by Dong Zhuo and Lu HaiKong, there remains a shred of dignity left.
If Lu HaiKong were to declare himself king at this time, that last bit of dignity would be stripped away, and the entire world would truly collapse. Many would follow Lu HaiKong's lead.
This is something that neither the Han Dynasty's royal kin nor its loyal ministers want to see. Even Cao Cao frowned upon hearing that Lu HaiKong intended to declare himself king.
Among those with the strongest reaction is Liu Bei, who, in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, wandered for most of his life before finally seizing the opportunity to rise. In this world, with the help of Dantai Mingjing, Liu Bei has risen early.
Having risen early, Liu Bei sees himself as the hope for the revival of the Han Dynasty.
As such, he would never allow Lu HaiKong to declare himself king. After confirming Lu HaiKong's intentions, Liu Bei immediately summoned Dantai Mingjing.
On that day, Dantai Mingjing and Liu Bei talked for an entire day. When Dantai Mingjing left Liu Bei, his mood was noticeably low, and Liu Bei's expression upon leaving showed signs of unease. It seemed that the conversation between Dantai Mingjing and Liu Bei was not a pleasant one.
However, despite the unpleasantness of their conversation, a decision was made.
After leaving Liu Bei, Dantai Mingjing prepared and, the next day, set out with Guan Yu as his escort, leaving Sichuan. Dantai Mingjing's first stop after leaving Sichuan was to visit Liu Biao.
It seems that Liu Bei is determined to stop Lu HaiKong from declaring himself king!
(End of Chapter)
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