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Chapter 752: Liangzhou Intelligence
Chapter 752: Liangzhou Intelligence
September 25, 2017
Lu HaiKong, with the little girl he named Nanan, strolled around the Assembly Hall and then headed straight for the Northern Governance Pavilion.
As soon as he entered the pavilion, Lu HaiKong felt the atmosphere change. The first impression he got upon entering the Northern Governance Pavilion was one of endless busyness.
Although Lu HaiKong's arrival momentarily paused the officials, who respectfully bowed to him, they immediately resumed their work at his gesture to continue. No one came to attend to Lu HaiKong.
Among these officials, many showed signs of exhaustion on their faces, as if they had been toiling tirelessly for a long time.
"It seems that the takeover of Bingzhou has indeed brought a heavy workload to Wang Jun and his team. I hope they don't overwork themselves."
Lu HaiKong sighed softly, preparing to take the little girl to find Xi Zhi Cai. However, the little girl tilted her head and looked at him, asking, "Brother, can I help them?"
Lu HaiKong was taken aback by her question. What could this little girl possibly help them with? Nonetheless, he nodded.
Seeing Lu HaiKong's nod, Nanan's face lit up with a sweet smile. She took big strides forward, closed her eyes, and placed her palms together in front of her chest. At that moment, everyone in the main hall of the Northern Governance Pavilion witnessed the little girl slowly rising into the air, emitting a faint, heartwarming moonlight from her body.
Immediately after, an ancient and mysterious song began to echo. Although no one could understand the lyrics, the melody was like a clear spring, a warm moonlight soothing every person present. The entire Northern Governance Pavilion was immersed in this enchanting song.
When Nanan's song ended, everyone finally came back to their senses. At that moment, they all felt their spirits and stamina fully restored to a state of perfection.
Everyone, including Lu HaiKong, was astonished by this miraculous occurrence. He never would have imagined that this little girl possessed a capability not documented in the system. As he watched Nanan finish her song and run to him, hugging his leg for praise, Lu HaiKong suddenly understood. Perhaps this girl wasn't as simple as he had imagined.
However, Lu HaiKong didn't delve deeper into it at that moment. Carrying Nanan, he walked past the first floor of the Northern Governance Pavilion, heading straight for Xi Zhi Cai's office, leaving behind the officials who were suddenly filled with vigor and bewilderment.
After singing that ancient and mysterious song, Nanan seemed to be in a much worse mental state, appearing very tired. She walked a few steps and seemed on the verge of falling asleep. Lu HaiKong had no choice but to carry the little girl all the way to Xi Zhi Cai's office.
As soon as Lu HaiKong arrived, Roulun, with his unique scent, ran over with his short legs, panting and adorably hugging Lu HaiKong's calf.
Lu HaiKong couldn't help but find this cute little fellow endearing. Smiling, he picked up the little guy and carried him into Xi Zhi Cai's office.
Inside, after playing with Roulun for a while, Lu HaiKong put Nanan and Roulun aside and noticed Xi Zhi Cai approaching with a stack of documents.
However, when Lu HaiKong approached, he realized that Xi Zhi Cai had been looking at Nanan, not him. Xi Zhi Cai was so engrossed that he didn't even notice Lu HaiKong's arrival.
"Looks like you have a soft spot for little girls like her," Lu HaiKong teased upon seeing Xi Zhi Cai's expression.
Xi Zhi Cai snapped out of his trance only after Lu HaiKong's remark, and he looked at Lu HaiKong with slight confusion. Seeing Lu HaiKong's playful expression, Xi Zhi Cai shook his head helplessly and said, "That girl is not ordinary."
"I think so too. She's probably not just a City Defense creature. Oh, I forgot you don't know what a City Defense creature is." Lu HaiKong shook his head and continued, "Did you notice something?"
"She's beautiful," Xi Zhi Cai hesitated for a while before finally speaking his mind. As soon as he said that, he noticed Lu HaiKong's gaze shift slightly, looking at him with a hint of curiosity.
"Zhi Cai, you're in your twenties, right? You're at the age to get married," Lu HaiKong said, patting Xi Zhi Cai's shoulder with a serious tone, as if trying to save him from falling into the abyss of becoming a lolicon. Xi Zhi Cai's expression turned into a mix of laughter and tears, "I think I might be a bit tired lately. Maybe I should take Wang Jun and the others for a few days of rest?"
Lu HaiKong smiled awkwardly, "Let's get to the point. Why did you call me here so urgently?"
"I have some intelligence reports for you!" Xi Zhi Cai didn't dwell on the topic and handed over a document to Lu HaiKong after he asked.
Lu HaiKong glanced at the red-covered document Xi Zhi Cai gave him, and his eyes flashed with a sharp light. Currently, the only red-level intelligence reports seemed to be from Liangzhou, where Dong Zhuo was dealing with the Qianghu rebellion.
The rise of Dong Zhuo could very well mark the beginning of the final plot in this world, and Lu Hai Kong is not yet ready for Dong Zhuo to enter the capital so soon. After all, Lu Hai Kong still has a lot of preparations to make.
However, after Lu Hai Kong opened the file, or rather, the intelligence report, he was shocked to find that it was indeed information about Dong Zhuo, but it wasn't the good news he had expected.
"What's going on? How could Dong Zhuo possibly lose?" Lu Hai Kong was stunned as he read the report. It was impossible. With Li Ru's strategic mind and Lu Bu and Hua Xiong's military prowess, how could they be defeated by the mere Qianghu?
Lu Hai Kong had just finished battling the Xianbei and Wu Heng tribes and had a deep understanding of the strength of these foreign tribes. He knew their capabilities and was certain that the Qianghu should not have been a match for the combined forces of the Wu and Xianbei tribes in Bingzhou. How could Dong Zhuo's side possibly lose?
After his initial shock, Lu Hai Kong carefully read through Xi Zhi Cai's report, and as he finished, a glint of understanding flashed in his eyes. He now had a rough grasp of the situation on Dong Zhuo's side.
Initially, the battle between Dong Zhuo and the Qianghu unfolded as Lu Hai Kong had anticipated. With Li Ru and Lu Bu leading the charge, they easily dominated the battlefield, effortlessly crushing the Qianghu.
But over half a month ago, the tide of the battle began to shift. The Qianghu stopped engaging Dong Zhuo head-on and instead retreated, avoiding direct confrontation.
In this situation, Dong Zhuo dispatched Lu Bu and Hua Xiong, forming an elite cavalry unit, to strike deep into the enemy's rear. They aimed to replicate Lu Hai Kong's strategy of overwhelming the enemy with a powerful elite force. However, what they didn't expect was that the enemy had already dug deep pits, waiting for Lu Bu and his troops to fall into them.
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Not only did Lu Bu's forces fail to achieve any significant victories, but they also fell into the enemy's fire trap and suffered a crushing defeat.
Almost simultaneously, as Lu Bu's forces retreated, Li Ru, Dong Zhuo's chief strategist, was severely injured in an assassination attempt on the home front. The Qianghu seized this opportunity to launch a massive counterattack against Dong Zhuo.
Despite Lu Bu and Hua Xiong's recent defeat and Li Ru's critical injury, Dong Zhuo, as a self-made rising warlord, demonstrated his resilience during this challenging time. He single-handedly rallied the troops, leading three thousand Xiliang cavalry to scatter the Qianghu's forces of over ten thousand.
This should have been a commendable achievement, but Dong Zhuo never anticipated that the Qianghu's true intention was not to defeat him directly. While they appeared to launch a full-scale assault on Dong Zhuo's main camp, they simultaneously dispatched an elite force to raid Dong Zhuo's food supply. If not for Li Ru, who, upon regaining consciousness, immediately sent Zhang Ji to rescue the food supply, their provisions would have been completely lost.
Even so, Dong Zhuo's food supply was significantly depleted, putting his side in a highly vulnerable position.
The thin red-covered intelligence report couldn't possibly provide a detailed account of the battle, but from the brief description, Lu Hai Kong could still discern the intense exchange of both military might and cunning strategies between the two sides.
"This is a familiar tactic. If it weren't for Xu Zifu being captured, I would have suspected him first upon reading this report." Lu Hai Kong's eyes glinted as he closed the report.
"Xu Zifu? The one who escaped from Yue Er's grasp alongside Wang Ti?" Xi Zhi Cai was taken aback.
Lu Hai Kong nodded, "Yes, that's him. This guy caused quite a bit of trouble for Wang Ti on the grassland. If not for Wen Ping's timely arrival, the consequences would have been unimaginable. It seems we can't underestimate the outsiders in this world!"
Lu Hai Kong's heart sank, knowing that there was definitely someone behind Dong Zhuo's defeat. Someone had likely accepted the plot of preventing Dong Zhuo's entry into the capital, but whether it was an individual or a force remained unknown.
However, Lu Hai Kong didn't consider the identity of the perpetrator important, whether it was an individual or a force. He was certain that Dong Zhuo wouldn't be completely defeated or killed.
Over the past few years, Lu Hai Kong's understanding of this world had deepened significantly. He was well aware that under the system's control, Dong Zhuo's entry into the capital was an unchangeable plot. At most, it could be delayed or accelerated by external forces. Judging by the current situation, it was clear that the unknown party was aiming to suppress Dong Zhuo and delay the plot, which was a welcome development for Lu Hai Kong.
"Keep a close eye on Dong Zhuo's situation. I doubt he'll be easily defeated. If possible, try to gather detailed information about their interactions and specifics; it's excellent learning material." After clarifying the key points, Lu Hai Kong even considered using their conflict as a teaching tool.
However, Xi Zhi Cai's visit today wasn't solely about Dong Zhuo's defeat...
(End of Chapter)
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