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Chapter 889: Lu Bu's Arrival
Chapter 889: Lu Bu's Arrival
On September 25th, 2017, Dong Zhuo had already closed off the eight passes of Luoyang, so the gathering of the feudal lords was held near the Yinrongyang County in Henan.
In reality, they weren't far from Luoyang, just a few hundred li away. And from Hulao Pass to their location was even closer, just over a hundred li.
Therefore, when Lu Bu and his troops emerged from Hulao Pass, their scouts quickly delivered the news to the feudal lords' camps. By the time the feudal lords had a chance to react, Lu Bu and his men were already outside their camps.
The armies of the feudal lords were mostly gathered together, with dozens of large camps connected, forming a continuous stretch of military might for several dozen li.
Given Lu Bu's nature, he would typically not show any fear in the face of such a massive camp. He would charge in without hesitation.
But this time was slightly different. Before they set out, Li Ru had instructed them to merely demonstrate their strength and not to charge into the enemy camp. They were only here to give the feudal lords a taste of their power.
As Lu Bu's army stood outside the enemy camp, Li Ru's words echoed in their minds. They didn't need to kill anyone; they just needed to apply some pressure.
Li Ru, as their military advisor, had the respect of Lu Bu and his men. So, when they reached the enemy camp, Lu Bu ordered them to stop and signaled Hua Xiong to step forward and challenge the enemy.
Seeing Lu Bu's command, Hua Xiong's lips curled into a sinister smile, and he immediately rode forward, roaring towards the dozens of connected camps.
"You rebels, who dares to face me!" Hua Xiong's voice boomed.
Hua Xiong's challenge was like a thunderclap, and many of the soldiers in the camp were startled. Some of them even sent messengers to report the situation.
In truth, there was no need for the lower-ranked soldiers to report. Hua Xiong's voice was loud enough that even the leaders in the center of the camp, like Yuan Shao, could hear it.
When Lu Bu's group suddenly appeared and Hua Xiong issued his challenge, the feudal lords, especially the Outsider Lords, were caught off guard.
Most of them didn't understand why Lu Bu would suddenly appear here, so close to Luoyang. Almost everyone's gaze shifted to Yuan Shao, as if seeking an answer.
When all eyes turned to him, Yuan Shao keenly felt the heat of his newfound position.
As everyone's gaze fell on him, Yuan Shao couldn't help but feel the weight of his newfound status.
The current feudal lords' alliance was completely different from the one in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. The current position was far more difficult to hold than the one in the novel, but since Yuan Shao had already taken this seat, he couldn't avoid this situation.
With everyone's attention on him, Yuan Shao had no choice but to stand up and declare, "Silence! You rebels, how dare you challenge us in front of our army! I, Yuan Shao, will capture you myself!"
"Yes!"
At Yuan Shao's side, a burly and fierce general stepped forward, bowed to Yuan Shao, and then strode towards the camp entrance with his weapon in hand.
"A fine general you have, Yuan Shao. Defeating this rebel, Hua Xiong, will be as easy as turning your hand!"
When Gao Gan stepped out, the camp immediately erupted in cheers.
As the feudal lords praised Gao Gan, many of them also glanced at Yuan Shao with a hint of mockery, especially the Outsider Lords. The playful look on their faces was barely concealed, and when they looked at the departing Gao Gan, their gaze seemed to be looking at a corpse.
Yuan Shao wasn't a fool; he could sense something was amiss with the Outsiders.
A bad premonition filled his mind, but before he could say anything, Gao Gan had already left. Yuan Shao regretted his words, but it was too late.
He could only wait anxiously amidst the flattery of the NPC feudal lords.
Gao Gan, or rather Hua Xiong, didn't keep Yuan Shao waiting for long. In less than ten minutes, a soldier rushed in with urgent news.
"Report! General Gao Gan fought with Hua Xiong for several rounds, but in one move, his chest was slashed open, and he almost lost his life! Hua Xiong, victorious, now challenges us again!"
Hearing this news, Yuan Shao's face turned ashen. Despite expecting this, he couldn't help but feel a sense of foreboding. "Bring General Gao Gan back to the camp, and have the military doctors tend to his wounds!"
After making arrangements for Gao Gan, Yuan Shao turned to Qu Yi and was about to ask him to go out and face Hua Xiong. But as he glanced at Yuan Hong, an idea struck him.
He immediately stood up and, looking at the amused Yuan Hong, said, "My dear brother, we are of the same blood and origin, one body and one spirit. You have a fierce general under your command, and this Hua Xiong is nothing compared to him. Brother, if you send him out, defeating Hua Xiong will be as easy as turning your hand. Why bother with this trivial matter?"
Yuan Shao's words were soft yet firm, a hidden needle in a cotton ball. He was trying his best to get Yuan Hong to take action.
However, Yuan Hong merely glanced at Yuan Shao and continued, "Brother, you're joking. You have a fierce general under your command, and defeating Hua Xiong is as easy as turning your hand. Why bother with this trivial matter?"
Title: The Unspoken Challenge
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The atmosphere in the room was tense as the alliance meeting took place. The powerful warlords, each with their own ambitions, gathered to discuss the current crisis. Among them, a young and ambitious Liu Bei, accompanied by his sworn brother Zhang Fei, stood out with their bold and fearless demeanor.
As the meeting progressed, the tension between Liu Bei and the newly appointed alliance leader, Yuan Shao, became palpable. Yuan Shao, feeling threatened by Liu Bei's growing influence, sought to assert his dominance.
"Liu Bei, as a member of the Yuan family and a part of this alliance, you dare to challenge my authority? You have some nerve!" Yuan Shao's voice boomed, his eyes narrowing as he glared at Liu Bei.
Liu Bei, unperturbed by Yuan Shao's intimidation, responded with a calm yet firm tone, "I have no intention of challenging your authority, Yuan Shao. I merely suggest that our alliance leader should be someone who can handle even a minor threat like Hua Xiong. After all, you couldn't even defeat a mere Hua Xiong, and you expect to lead this alliance?"
Yuan Shao's face turned ashen at Liu Bei's bold words. He was about to respond when Zhang Fei, never one to hold back, jumped in, "What's the big deal? Speaking the truth is a big deal? A person like you, who was chased out of Luoyang by Dong Zhuo, now wants to seize your brother's property. You can't even defeat a small fry like Hua Xiong, and you dare to call yourself the alliance leader? It's a joke! In my opinion, my brother is a relative of the Han Emperor..."
"Zhang Fei, shut your mouth!" Liu Bei's face turned grim as he tried to silence his hot-headed brother. But it was too late, as Zhang Fei's words had already reached the ears of everyone present.
The other warlords, witnessing this exchange, realized that Liu Bei was challenging Yuan Shao's leadership. They watched with anticipation, expecting a confrontation.
As the situation escalated, Liu Bei stood up, bowing respectfully to Yuan Shao, "My younger brother's rash words have offended you. I hope you can forgive him."
Yuan Shao's gaze turned icy, "Offended? This is more than just an offense. He's disrupting the alliance and..."
"Then I ask that you give my brother a chance to make up for his mistake. Zhang Fei, go with me and take down that Hua Xiong!" Liu Bei interrupted Yuan Shao, standing his ground.
Yuan Shao's words were cut short by Liu Bei's firm stance. The Liu Bei here was not the same as the one in the novel; years of wandering and rising to power had given him an added layer of confidence.
"Yes!" Zhang Fei responded with enthusiasm, his eyes gleaming with determination. He grabbed his spear and charged out...
(End of Chapter)
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