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Chapter 540: The Direct Confrontation!
Chapter 540: The Direct Confrontation!
2017-09-25
With a single statement from Xiahou Yuan, everyone's attention was drawn away.
Meng HaoRan, who had been brimming with pride, even when faced with the stern gazes of Cao Cao and Dong Zhuo, couldn't help but turn pale.
Inside the city gates of Ye, a few scattered Yellow Turban soldiers emerged, and their retreat hinted at something to everyone.
Moments later, their suspicions were confirmed. A sound of galloping horses rose, and from within Ye, Lu HaiKong led a cavalry charge.
The Bloodbath Legion, covered in blood and an overwhelming aura of killing intent, rushed towards the location of Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun.
When the cavalry charged in, they numbered a thousand, and when they emerged, they were still almost a thousand strong. However, at this moment, no one noticed the casualties of the Bloodbath Legion; everyone's attention was fixed on the formidable presence of this legion.
With just a thousand men, they exerted pressure akin to that of an army of tens of thousands.
As the Bloodbath Legion charged forward, everyone felt that if Lu HaiKong wished, he could scatter their tens of thousands of troops completely!
Under such circumstances, no one dared doubt Lu HaiKong's ability to capture Ye, but the outcome of the battle was already evident!
Many people's gazes fell upon Huangfu Song, Zhu Jun, and Meng HaoRan, the strange man. Their mocking gazes, subtle yet unmistakable, caused the three men's faces to turn pale.
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible! Ye has an army of a hundred thousand, and he has only a thousand cavalry. There's no way he can capture it!" Meng HaoRan's face turned ashen, and a hint of madness appeared in his eyes.
He was well aware that once Lu HaiKong took Ye, Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun's reputations would be severely damaged, and his previous calculations would come to naught.
He had spoken up for Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun, yet not only did he fail to gain their favor, but he also incurred their displeasure.
After all, it was because of his words that Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun's reputations had been tarnished even more severely!
Didn't you say it was impossible for them to capture Liangqi with just a few thousand cavalry? Didn't you say that Lu HaiKong's capture of Liangqi was due to luck, and he only took advantage of the Yellow Turban Army's retreat? Now, with just a thousand cavalry, he has captured Ye, which has an army of a hundred thousand. How do you explain this?
At this moment, seeing Lu HaiKong's arrival, Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun both wanted to remain silent.
If they were to leave now, it would be too much of a loss of face, but if they didn't, they would undoubtedly turn around and walk away, finding a hole to bury themselves in shame!
Moments later, Lu HaiKong's Bloodbath Legion halted before Huangfu Song.
After three consecutive hours of battle, due to the enemy being disorganized soldiers with strength around 10, the Bloodbath Legion suffered minimal casualties.
However, at this point, almost everyone was covered in blood, including Lu HaiKong himself!
When everyone saw Lu HaiKong at this moment, they felt a completely different aura from him compared to the daytime. If during the day, Lu HaiKong gave off the impression of a frail scholar, intentionally exuding laziness and indifference.
Now, Lu HaiKong seemed like a war god. The blood on his body not only didn't make him appear disheveled but instead gave him an even more fierce and formidable aura.
His eyes, which had been lazy during the day, now brimmed with dominance and confidence.
Seeing Lu HaiKong in this state, everyone's hearts tightened, and they had to admit that the man before them was indeed powerful.
Looking at the man before him, Meng HaoRan's heart suddenly tightened.
It was only then that he realized the true nature of the person he had stepped on for his own advancement. A feeling of regret surged within him, causing his face to involuntarily reveal a look of fear.
Lu HaiKong, after observing Huangfu Song for a while, finally spoke, his voice carrying a commanding and confident tone, unlike his usual lazy demeanor, as if infused with the essence of iron and blood.
Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun exchanged a glance, both aware that the current situation made it inappropriate for them to speak.
Huangfu Song held the Imperial Seal, which granted him authority over the Jiuzhou army. While the seal seemed to bestow great power, in reality, its authority was merely an illusion.
If Huangfu Song were to use the seal to stir up trouble at this moment, it would likely backfire, especially considering the simmering anger on Dong Zhuo's side.
Should they truly push Dong Zhuo and Lu HaiKong to the brink, the two of them might turn against Huangfu Song together. Even the court might have to consider replacing their commander. Thus, Huangfu Song could only endure the situation for now!
"Well done! I will petition the Emperor to bestow merits upon you!" Huangfu Song said through gritted teeth.
After Huangfu Song finished speaking, he felt somewhat embarrassed and was about to ignore Lu HaiKong, ordering his subordinates to take over Ye City.
But Lu HaiKong spoke up again.
"Please don't bother with petitioning for merits, Huangfu. All I ask for is justice!"
Upon hearing these words, everyone's faces changed. Lu HaiKong was challenging Huangfu Song!
In the 6th month of the 19th year of the reign, a mistake-free version was available!
Huangfu Song's face turned livid, and his veins popped out: "I don't know what you're talking about! What justice? I don't understand!"
After saying this, Huangfu Song flicked his sleeves and was about to lead his men into Ye City, but he saw that Lu HaiKong's men were still blocking his way.
"Huangfu, are you allowing me to leave?" Lu HaiKong waved his Savage Axe, and a surge of murderous aura rose into the sky!
"Are you planning a rebellion?" Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun's faces paled.
"Don't put words in my mouth. I only want you to give me justice!"
"What justice? As a court official appointed by the Emperor, it is your duty to suppress bandits for His Majesty. What justice do you seek?"
"Suppressing bandits is indeed my duty, but my duty does not include being slandered and oppressed by you!"
"With a few thousand cavalry, you accuse me of being timid when I attack Liangqi. When I capture Liangqi, you claim I took advantage of the situation. Fine! I endured it! Now, with a thousand cavalry, I've taken Ye City. I don't want your petition for merits; I want you to give me justice!"
Without saying another word, Lu HaiKong's aura intensified. After uttering these words, his aura had become truly astonishing.
At this moment, Lu HaiKong gave off the impression of an enraged warrior, ready to swing his axe and cut down anyone who crossed him. Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun's faces turned ashen.
"I'll give you a choice. Either kill him and apologize to me, or I'll take this justice into my own hands!" Lu HaiKong pointed at Meng HaoRan and spoke with chilling determination.
Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun burst into rage: "How dare you! Do you know where you are? Who do you think you are? You're the Governor of Bingzhou, not a mountain bandit. Everything must be done according to the rules. He's a court commander; how dare you say you can kill him at will!"
Upon hearing these words, Lu HaiKong's face turned ice-cold...
(End of Chapter)
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