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Chapter 896: The Black Demon Army's Mobilization
Chapter 896: The Black Demon Army's Mobilization
Date: 25/09/2017
Upon receiving news from Zhang Wei, Lu HaiKong instantly flew into a rage.
After all these years, he had finally found a wife, and Lu HaiKong cherished her like a precious gem, holding her close to his heart. How could he bear seeing her being bullied? This guy couldn't hold it in any longer!
A man's rage could spill blood within five steps, and a thousand miles of fury could destroy a city.
At this moment, from any perspective, Lu HaiKong was a true lord. What would his rage bring about?
As Lu HaiKong's face darkened with anger, a formidable power surged within him. In an instant, Shi Zhi Cai already knew his lord was about to take action.
Lu HaiKong had just returned a few days ago. He hadn't even spent five days settling down in Beifeng City, and now he was about to leave again.
However, regarding Lu HaiKong's decision to take action, Shi Zhi Cai didn't oppose it at all, or rather, Shi Zhi Cai never had the option to oppose any of Lu HaiKong's actions.
He was the man who silently supported Lu HaiKong from the shadows, and as long as Lu HaiKong wanted to do something, no matter how outrageous it seemed, after Lu HaiKong considered the price he had to pay, he would still go through with it, and Shi Zhi Cai would never oppose him.
Shi Zhi Cai's approach, in the eyes of others, might seem like he was spoiling Lu HaiKong, but it was undeniable that Lu HaiKong had grown under Shi Zhi Cai's 'indulgence'.
Lu HaiKong had risen from a small-time bandit to a powerful lord, and Shi Zhi Cai's 'lenience' played an indispensable role.
However, regarding Lu HaiKong's current decision, Shi Zhi Cai actually wholeheartedly agreed, and not just Shi Zhi Cai, even Xun Yu, Tian Feng, and Wang Jun would agree with this course of action.
After all, Princess San was Lu HaiKong's fiancee, and she was the only one with the potential to bear Lu HaiKong's heir, not to mention she held the Imperial Sword in her hands.
Whether it was for Lu HaiKong's wife or for the Imperial Sword, Lu HaiKong had ample reasons for Shi Zhi Cai and the others to approve of his actions.
So, while Lu HaiKong was in a fit of rage, Shi Zhi Cai took the initiative to call Xun Yu, Tian Feng, and Wang Jun to make preparations for Lu HaiKong's upcoming battle.
In reality, Lu HaiKong didn't need much preparation for the upcoming battle. Even before this incident, Lu HaiKong had been preparing for the 'Tao Dong' campaign.
He was well aware that he couldn't stay out of this matter, so he had started preparing beforehand.
Lu HaiKong had already finalized the list of participants for this battle. On the military side, the 'Tiexue' and 'Heifeng' legions remained, but Lu HaiKong needed to consider the generals.
Currently, Lu HaiKong's forces were vast, and as he set out, he also needed to leave a certain amount of strength to guard Bingzhou.
In his state of fury, Lu HaiKong not only didn't lose his rationality, but he became exceptionally clear-headed.
Regarding the arrangements for the troops' departure, Lu HaiKong had everything well-organized. After some hesitation, Lu HaiKong finally confirmed the list of participants.
On the generals' side, Wang Ti, Pan Feng, Gao Shun, and Meng Chao would stay behind, while Lu HaiKong took Dian Wei, Zhao Er, Wen Chou, and Gao Lan, along with Yan Liang, who had missed the battle at the Domain City, were also included. Besides them, Lu HaiKong also brought out a long-sealed deity statue, forming the combat group.
Since Lu HaiKong was taking the elite route, they didn't need much preparation.
Including the soldiers, the generals, the combat supplies, and some pre-battle arrangements, Lu HaiKong merely spent around a day to completely settle everything, and he directly led the army straight towards Luoyang City.
While Lu HaiKong's forces were on the move, the Bingzhou side wasn't idle either.
Each of Lu HaiKong's legions began to mobilize, and after leaving the necessary defensive forces behind, the various legions started to move, preparing to cross the northern part of Bingzhou and enter Shangjun, Xihong, and Taiyuan counties, and Shangdang County, providing Lu HaiKong with a stable military rear channel and a solid military backup. Whenever Lu HaiKong needed it, he could call upon Bingzhou's strength at any time.
As Lu HaiKong calmly made preparations for the war, on the other side, Dong Zhuo and his forces were also getting ready for the upcoming conflict.
Although Li Ru tried his best to delay Lu HaiKong's actions, he never intended to resolve this issue peacefully.
So, while Li Ru was searching for Yue Er throughout the city, he also instructed Lu Bu's side to prepare for another battle.
This time, Lu Bu's forces were entirely different from the previous battle. Last time, they merely came to deliver a message, but this time, they mobilized the Black Demon Army, clearly aiming to crush the Allied Forces of Lords.
As the news of the Three Princess' appearance spread through the camps of the various lords, a sense of unease settled among them. The letter, allegedly written by Li Ru to Lu Hai Kong, detailed an agreement between Dong Zhuo and Lu Hai Kong. In exchange for the Three Princess and the legendary sword, Lu Hai Kong would assist Dong Zhuo in conquering the lords outside the capital.
The letter was a shock to all who read it. Even the non-human lords couldn't help but feel wary. After all, who knew if Lu Hai Kong had received some secret mission? The letter, though seemingly genuine, left many in doubt. Was this a ploy by Yuan Shao to eliminate potential rivals?
The lords, already on edge, now faced a difficult decision. Should they welcome Lu Hai Kong, a formidable ally, but also a potential threat? Those who had interacted with Lu Hai Kong, like Liu Bei and Cao Cao, knew his arrival would likely cause a stir, perhaps even conflict with Yuan Shao. But Yuan Shao, upon receiving the news, couldn't help but furrow his brows.
Yuan Shao, after gathering the lords, revealed the letter and its contents. The letter, though modified by Yuan Shao's men, was a powerful tool to sway opinions. Those who had initially expected Lu Hai Kong's arrival now hesitated. Yuan Shao, noticing their reaction, couldn't hide his satisfaction.
Just as the lords debated, Lu Bu and his Black Demon Cavalry arrived at the camps...
(End of Chapter)
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