Chapter 891: Shocking Changes in Luoyang
Chapter 891: Shocking Changes in Luoyang
2017-09-25
It turned out that gathering a group of people and choosing a leader among them didn't guarantee success.
Similarly, not everyone who was chosen as a leader would automatically gain unlimited glory and honor.
Taking an incapable person and forcing them to lead could result in more than just glory and honor; this was something Yuan Shao had come to deeply understand.
After Lu Bu left, the reputation of the alliance leader had already diminished significantly, while Liu Bei's reputation had increased considerably.
Although Zhang Fei ultimately suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Lu Bu, he had at least managed to defeat Hua Xiong. However, Lu Bu's later display of extreme strength proved too much for Zhang Fei, leading to his eventual defeat.
After witnessing Lu Bu's final attack, a display of power beyond human imagination, anyone could understand Zhang Fei's defeat. Lu Bu's level of existence was simply not something an ordinary person could defeat, and Zhang Fei's ability to face such a freakish opponent without dying spoke to his own considerable strength.
Therefore, in this situation, Yuan Shao's reputation took a hit, especially since his trusted subordinate couldn't even defeat Hua Xiong. Now, Yuan Shao had to deal with Zhang Fei, who had just faced Lu Bu and survived.
Of course, Yuan Shao couldn't possibly cause trouble for Zhang Fei directly, but he had to prepare for a potential confrontation with Liu Bei.
After clearly assessing his own strength and the nature of this alliance, Yuan Shao could only force himself to swallow his pride, along with some sarcastic remarks. He didn't want to dwell too much on Zhang Fei's disrespect, maintaining a superficial calm within the alliance.
However, this calm was a facade, and anyone could see through it.
Uniting dozens of forces was already a difficult task, not to mention the various conflicts and calculations among these powers.
For example, the rivalries between the domain lords, such as Wei Jun Kong and Yuan Hong, and the recent conflict after one of their grandmaster-level subordinates was abducted by a force called [Earth Branch].
All sorts of chaotic events and forces, this alliance was fundamentally lacking in cohesion, and Yuan Shao, as the alliance leader, also lacked the authority a leader should have. At this point, the various native NPC lords, those who held deep affection for the Great Han Empire, all looked worried.
How could such a group of forces possibly stand against Lu Bu's freakish level of existence, let alone Dong Zhuo?
Of course, there were those within the alliance who wanted to do the right thing, like Liu Bei and Cao Cao.
At this moment, Cao Cao still wanted to be a loyal servant of the Han Dynasty, and Liu Bei was also determined to revive the Han Dynasty. How could these two stand by and watch this situation?
After Lu Bu's sudden attack and retreat, both of them had stepped forward, wanting to lead the alliance on the right path, to unite their forces and march towards Luoyang, to defeat Dong Zhuo and rescue Liu Xie.
The idea was good, but the obstacles on the path to unification were significant. These obstacles came not only from the lords who were reluctant to contribute their troops but also from Yuan Shao, the alliance leader himself.
This was quite laughable, as the alliance leader, Yuan Shao, had not only failed to make any progress in the campaign against Dong Zhuo but had also become an obstacle to those who wanted to fight Dong Zhuo.
From this perspective, the system's public opinion alliance leader task seemed completely useless.
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While the lords of Henan Prefecture were busy with their own struggles, Lu Hai Kong had returned to Beifeng Prefecture several days ago and was now studying the situation in Bingzhou over the past few months.
The construction of the Extraterritorial City had taken Lu Hai Kong several months, and upon his return, it was necessary to review the development of his territory.
Fortunately, this was not Lu Hai Kong's first time doing this, and having done it many times before, he was quite skilled at it.
When Lu Hai Kong expressed his desire to understand the situation in Bingzhou over the past few months, Wang Jun promptly provided him with the prepared materials.
The content allowed Lu Hai Kong to quickly and comprehensively understand the general situation in Bingzhou over the past few months. After reviewing it, he breathed a sigh of relief, as the situation in Bingzhou over the past few months was not as bad as he had anticipated.
The development in Bingzhou over the past three months was quite good, thanks to the promotion of 'Potatoes' and 'Sweet Potatoes' and the harvest in October. Bingzhou had almost completely solved the famine problem and had also harvested a large amount of food.
Although Lu Hai Kong had invested billions of resources in the Extraterritorial City battle, the financial pressure on Bingzhou was not as significant as one might think. After all, the war materials were self-sufficient, and the food issue was perfectly resolved thanks to 'Potatoes' and 'Sweet Potatoes'.
Aside from the war materials and logistics, the cash needed to be deducted was not much, at most a few billion.
Title: The Landlord's Ambition: A New Chapter in Bingzhou
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Lu HaiKong, the resourceful landlord, had a lot on his plate. With his newfound wealth from the gold mine, he was eager to embark on grand construction projects in his territory. However, his cautious nature and the looming threat of the Yellow Turban Rebellion made him hesitant to commit to any significant expenses.
After thoroughly studying the situation in Bingzhou, he decided to prioritize the establishment of the Talent Academy, a project that would not only benefit the territory's future but also save costs in the short term.
Lu HaiKong's attention was also drawn to the situation in Sili Province, where he had sent his trusted aide, Xi Zhi Cai, to keep an eye on things. As he delved into the details of the province, he discovered a treasure trove of information that piqued his interest.
The Sili Province, known for its rich history and culture, was home to a hidden treasure that Lu HaiKong was determined to uncover. With his keen eye for detail and Xi Zhi Cai's reports, he was confident that this treasure would bring significant benefits to his territory.
Lu HaiKong's ambition knew no bounds. He envisioned grand plans for his territory, including the expansion of official roads and the construction of lavish pavilions and academies. However, he was well aware of the potential challenges and the need to balance his resources carefully.
As he considered his options, Lu HaiKong decided to take a cautious approach. He wanted to thoroughly understand the situation in his territory before committing to any major projects. He was particularly concerned about the looming threat of the Yellow Turban Rebellion and the potential consequences it might bring.
Currently, Lu HaiKong was not keen on embarking on large-scale construction projects, primarily because he felt that the plot of the Yellow Turban Rebellion was inevitable, and he wanted to conserve his resources for the upcoming challenges.
However, after studying the situation in Bingzhou, he decided to prioritize the establishment of the Talent Academy. This decision was not only cost-effective but also aligned with his long-term vision for the territory.
Meanwhile, in Luoyang, a different kind of storm was brewing. After sending Lu Bu to assert dominance over the feudal lords, Dong Zhuo visited Li Ru for an all-night discussion. The following morning, Dong Zhuo made his way to the imperial palace.
Although Dong Zhuo had a good relationship with Empress He and had secured Liu Xie, his visit this time was not for them. He was there to see Empress He, who had been confined to her palace since Dong Zhuo deposed Liu Bian.
Ever since Dong Zhuo deposed Liu Bian and installed Liu Xie as the new emperor, Empress He had not left her palace. She lived a secluded life within her chambers, attended to by her loyal court ladies and eunuchs.
However, despite Dong Zhuo not causing any trouble for Empress He recently, the court ladies and eunuchs serving her were well aware of her diminished status. Once the most influential figure in the palace, Empress He's current living conditions were far from ideal, but she still enjoyed a relatively comfortable life within her palace chambers.
As Dong Zhuo entered Empress He's palace, her comfortable life might have taken a turn for the worse.
Dong Zhuo, accompanied by a small contingent of guards, arrived at Empress He's palace. Despite the passage of only a month, the once-grand palace now appeared desolate and dilapidated.
Despite the neglect, a loyal contingent of guards dedicated to Empress He still stood guard outside her palace. As Dong Zhuo approached, these guards immediately surrounded him.
Dong Zhuo paid no attention to the encircling guards and strode into Empress He's palace.
The guards, seeing this, prepared to close in.
"Get out of my way!"
Dong Zhuo's angry shout echoed, and hundreds of guards retreated several meters.
Ignoring the guards, Dong Zhuo entered Empress He's palace.
However, instead of the elegant and majestic figure he expected, Dong Zhuo found a stiff and awkward court lady wearing a phoenix robe and a phoenix hairpin.
"Did she run away?"
Dong Zhuo's eyes narrowed, and a cold intent flashed within them. He closed his eyes, and a dark aura surged from his body. After a moment, Dong Zhuo reopened his eyes.
"As expected, that woman has fled, but at least she left this behind."
Dong Zhuo spoke as he removed the phoenix hairpin from the court lady's head.
The phoenix hairpin emitted a mournful phoenix cry in Dong Zhuo's hand and then crumbled into powder.
Witnessing this, Dong Zhuo's expression turned grim. At the same time, a powerful aura of dominance surged from the direction of Emperor Ling's palace...
(End of Chapter)
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