Chapter 861: Mission - The Edict to Suppress Dong Zhuo (Thanks to 'Jiangnan Myth' for the generous r
Chapter 861: Mission - The Edict to Suppress Dong Zhuo (Thanks to 'Jiangnan Myth' for the generous reward)
September 25, 2017
The Outsiders, many of whom had been closely watching the plot since the end of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, were particularly fixated on Dong Zhuo's entry into the capital. They were eager to witness the unfolding of the plot, especially after Dong Zhuo's arrival in the capital. All they were waiting for was the start of the 'Feudal Lords Suppress Dong' plot.
Historically, the reasons for the Feudal Lords' suppression of Dong Zhuo were multifaceted, with various factors at play.
In this world, the Feudal Lords' suppression of Dong Zhuo was as simple as a big hand forcefully pushing everything along the predetermined plotline.
Under these circumstances, regardless of whether Dong Zhuo was truly ruthless or benevolent, he ultimately had to follow the path set by the plot, becoming the boss character that the Outsiders eagerly awaited to challenge.
The reason the Outsiders were so passionate about the 'Feudal Lords Suppress Dong' plot was simple: this plot was vastly different from the Yellow Turban Rebellion.
Despite the Yellow Turban Rebellion appearing to be a grand and sprawling plot, in reality, there weren't many rewards to be gained on that battlefield. Lu Hai Kong understood this well.
Lu Hai Kong's performance on the Yellow Turban Rebellion battlefield was so outstanding that it couldn't be described merely as dazzling. Almost all the glory was claimed by this guy, but if we look at his gains...
Aside from Emperor Ling granting Lu Hai Kong the governorship of Bingzhou and the commandership of the Northern Army, the actual benefits of these positions were not substantial. Aside from some treasure chests Lu Hai Kong obtained, he didn't gain much else, not even money. That one billion gold was all earned by the Tomb Raiders he sent out.
In fact, if calculated carefully, Lu Hai Kong's gains from the Yellow Turban Rebellion were roughly proportional to his contributions.
Though not insignificant, Lu Hai Kong had to die twice before achieving that result, considering his sacrifices, his gains were completely understandable.
Unlike the Yellow Turban Rebellion, the 'Feudal Lords Suppress Dong' mission was different. If this mission was executed well, the rewards would be astonishing, and it might even lead to a mission that could secure dominance over the Central Plains.
Luoyang, the ancient capital of a thousand years, had too many good things to offer in this mission. If they were lucky enough to obtain the 'Imperial Seal' during this mission, they might not only secure dominance over the Central Plains but also rule over a region. That's why some people were eagerly waiting for this mission to begin.
For this mission to commence, Dong Zhuo needed to make a move. Only when he took that iconic action would the mission officially start. That's what many people were waiting for, waiting for Dong Zhuo's decision to depose and enthrone.
Now that Dong Zhuo had made his decision in the Xuan Shi Hall, the next step was to wait for Dong Zhuo to take action, and then they could start preparing for the suppression of Dong Zhuo.
Dong Zhuo didn't keep them waiting for long. The day after he made his decision in the Xuan Shi Hall, he immediately started putting things in motion.
Still in the Xuan Shi Hall, Dong Zhuo directly deposed Liu Bian and enthroned the six-year-old Liu Xie as the new emperor.
The actual process of deposing and enthroning should have followed a set of intricate rituals, but Dong Zhuo didn't make it that complicated. He simply summoned all the officials and generals to the hall, then directly ordered the deposition of Liu Bian, who wasn't present, and enthroned the young Liu Xie on the dragon throne, completing the deposition and enthronement like a child's play.
In fact, this wasn't Dong Zhuo's original intention. Dong Zhuo originally didn't plan to do it this way. Although he had to carry out the deposition, he still wanted to proclaim his identity as a Han official. That's why Dong Zhuo originally intended to follow the rules.
Whether it was deposing Liu Bian or enthroning Liu Xie, Dong Zhuo planned to make a grand spectacle, following the rituals of the Han court.
However, he ultimately abandoned that method and adopted this child's play approach, simultaneously undermining the authority of the Han court.
Dong Zhuo didn't keep them waiting for his next move. The very next day, he directly put this matter into action.
Title: The Rebellion Against Dong Zhuo
Chapter: The Call to Arms
The notorious Dong Zhuo, known for his domineering and ruthless nature, had shaken the very foundations of the Han Empire. With his audacious actions, the Empire was on the brink of collapse, and the people were in despair, their grievances echoing throughout the land.
As the situation escalated, a call to arms was issued, a plea for the brave and the righteous to rise against Dong Zhuo's tyranny. The task, titled "The Rebellion Against Dong Zhuo," was a multi-stage mission, and the first stage involved the drafting of a declaration, a rallying cry to unite the forces against the oppressive ruler.
The requirements for this initial stage were straightforward:
1. Command an army of at least 100,000 soldiers.
2. Hold the position of a county governor or a third-rank military officer.
3. Possess a reputation of 50,000 or higher.
4. Have a top-tier historical advisor.
The rewards for completing this stage were enticing, but the requirements were not as simple as they seemed. While the first two conditions were manageable, the latter two were more challenging. Many players found themselves falling short, especially in the reputation requirement, which stood at a daunting 50,000.
Reputation, a crucial aspect of the game, was not easily earned. While some players, particularly those with advantageous backgrounds, had higher reputation scores, the majority struggled to reach the required 50,000.
Meeting all four conditions was a daunting task, and among the players, only one stood out—Lu HaiKong.
Upon realizing this, many players sighed, acknowledging that they had little chance of completing this task. However, they didn't dwell on it, as the task was merely an introductory phase, and the real challenge lay ahead.
Most players, not overly concerned with this initial task, were more interested in the main event—the rebellion against Dong Zhuo. They awaited Lu HaiKong's move, knowing that his completion of the task would set the stage for the grand rebellion.
(End of Chapter)
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