Chapter 906: The Tiger's Lair Pass
Chapter 906: The Tiger's Lair Pass
As soon as Lu HaiKong arrived, his first priority was not the consolidation of the League.
Although Lu HaiKong's actions were swift in bringing the League under his control, he still had other matters to attend to before fully integrating the League.
At this moment, there was one thing more important than consolidating the League, and that was Yue Ying's situation.
Lu HaiKong had received news about Yue Ying and immediately rushed to her aid. While Yue Ying was preparing for her upcoming battle, Lu HaiKong was kept in the dark about the details of her plan.
Others might not know where Yue Ying had gone, but Lu HaiKong had a vague idea of how she was evading the city-wide search.
Speaking of which, Yue Ying's strategy for evading the search might have been inspired by Lu HaiKong, who had sent her various useful items over the years.
From secret manuals to weapons, and from jewels to tools, Lu HaiKong had provided Yue Ying with a diverse array of items, and they were not few in number.
Among the items, Lu HaiKong had sent Yue Ying several [Random Dungeon Teleportation Orders]. These items were obtained from the [Item Auction House], and each one led to a personal dungeon.
For Lu HaiKong, these personal dungeons were not of much use to him, but they could serve as a distraction for Yue Ying.
Currently, Yue Ying, despite her injuries, was likely evading the search by using the [Random Dungeon Teleportation Orders].
Upon learning this, Lu HaiKong breathed a sigh of relief, at least knowing Yue Ying was safe for now.
After confirming Yue Ying's safety, Lu HaiKong's focus shifted to the consolidation of the League. While he worked on the League's logistics, he also familiarized himself with the League's operations.
On the third day of his arrival, Lu HaiKong began issuing orders to mobilize the League's army towards the Tiger's Lair Pass.
The other lords were perplexed by Lu HaiKong's actions.
They all knew Lu HaiKong was eager to confront Dong Zhuo, but was he not being a bit too hasty?
Lu HaiKong had barely arrived, and in less than two days, he was already leading the League's army towards the pass. The lords had not seen any significant changes in the League, and now Lu HaiKong was rushing into battle. Was this not a bit reckless?
Many lords approached Lu HaiKong, hoping to persuade him to be more cautious and take the time to understand the League better before engaging in battle. But Lu HaiKong's response was unwavering.
At this moment, Lu HaiKong's domineering nature was on full display. Regardless of who tried to reason with him, Lu HaiKong was determined to follow his own path.
If Yuan Shao had been this domineering, there would have been no stopping him.
But Lu HaiKong was different. On one hand, Lu HaiKong indeed possessed domineering strength, and on the other hand, he held the power of [League Control]. In this situation, no one could sway Lu HaiKong, and in the end, they had to follow his lead.
However, the lords were prepared to witness Lu HaiKong's folly. They wanted to see how Lu HaiKong, who had only arrived a day ago, would lead this nearly million-strong army towards the Tiger's Lair Pass.
In reality, when this nearly million-strong army marched, the lords witnessed the spectacle they had been waiting for.
Despite Lu HaiKong's strength, his understanding of the League's military was still limited.
Attempting to command this million-strong army within a single day was indeed overly ambitious.
Although the million-strong army followed Lu HaiKong's orders, the first day of their march was filled with mishaps. The million-strong army, after a full day's march, had barely covered ten li.
Everyone could see Lu HaiKong's struggle to command the League's army, and so at the end of the first day's march, many lords approached Lu HaiKong once again, offering advice to slow down.
Lu HaiKong's response was harsh. "Screw that! Keep moving!"
Dismissing the lords' suggestions, the second day's march towards the Tiger's Lair Pass continued.
Lu HaiKong, known for his stubborn and unyielding nature, had once again disappointed the feudal lords. They had initially believed that he could take down Dong Zhuo, but now, it seemed like Lu HaiKong's performance was deteriorating. Was this the same Lu HaiKong who they thought could lead the coalition army?
With a tense heart, they continued to observe Lu HaiKong's actions, hoping to see a glimmer of victory on the second day. However, to their disappointment, the second day brought no signs of improvement.
Despite Lu HaiKong leading the coalition army for a day and marching for over ten li, the coalition remained in disarray. It seemed like reaching the Hu Lao Pass would be a challenge, let alone conquering it.
In this situation, the feudal lords' faith in Lu HaiKong began to crumble. Rumors spread among the lords, questioning Lu HaiKong's ability to lead such a massive army.
Looking back at Lu HaiKong's military career, it seemed he had never led any significant battles. All his glorious victories were achieved through precise and elite tactics, but he had never commanded a large-scale battle.
On the 16th day of the 9th month, a crucial moment arrived.
The feudal lords pondered, considering Lu HaiKong's background and experiences. It was clear that his noble upbringing and lack of military education meant he had no chance of learning military skills in this world.
While this world resembled a game, with various items and books available for learning, military skills were not something one could acquire individually.
As they watched Lu HaiKong's actions over the next two days, it became evident that placing the coalition army in his hands might not be the best choice.
So, on the evening of the second day, the feudal lords approached Lu HaiKong once again.
This time, instead of asking Lu HaiKong to stop and reconsider the coalition army, they recommended their own military talents, hoping Lu HaiKong would adopt them.
They had realized Lu HaiKong's domineering personality and decided to support him, hoping to provide some military assistance and ensure the preservation of their strength in the upcoming battle.
It was clear that within just two days, Lu HaiKong had shattered the feudal lords' trust.
And he continued to betray their trust.
All the military talents recommended by the feudal lords were forcefully rejected by Lu HaiKong, who confidently assured them that he, Lu HaiKong, could lead the coalition army to victory!
Victory, my ass! The feudal lords wondered if they would still believe in him after just two days. Who would dare trust Lu HaiKong now?
At this moment, Lu HaiKong's hand held not just the Coalition Control, but the fate of the entire coalition. If things continued like this, Lu HaiKong, who had been appointed as the coalition leader just a few days ago, might find himself overthrown.
But with such power in his hands, they could only watch as Lu HaiKong led the coalition army, stumbling and staggering, towards the Hu Lao Pass.
When Lu HaiKong and the coalition army finally arrived at the Hu Lao Pass, they received news that Dong Zhuo was already waiting for them.
After several months of anticipation, Lu HaiKong and Dong Zhuo finally met again, signaling the imminent outbreak of a battle.
However, at this moment, the entire coalition army, except for Lu HaiKong's own troops, was in disarray.
Despite Lu HaiKong's unwavering confidence in himself, the coalition army lacked the same faith.
(End of Chapter)
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