The letter is not long.
It can even be said that compared to the letters exchanged in the past, its content is very short.
The two looked down carefully.
The words immediately jumped into my mind.
"Brother Fengxian and Brother Wenyou personally conveyed that on the day the letter was delivered, I have already mobilized troops and horses. I will mobilize my army to go to Chang'an immediately. I will go all out to enter the Guanzhong area. I hope you two will make preparations in advance."
Just such a piece of news.
Lu Bu and Li Ru raised their heads again. After looking at each other, they both saw the excitement and excitement in each other's eyes.
Since Cao Ang has mobilized his troops and is ready to go.
I guess it won't take long to arrive.
And based on the current situation in Chang'an City, the corruption of Xiliang's army, and the strength of Cao's army, you can guess with your toes what the final result will be.
Therefore, Cao Ang's actions also mean that the two of them will not be in Chang'an for too long.
How could that not excite them?
And after this short period of time.
Two additional lines of text are appended.
"Thief Dong is an extremely evil person. He has a notorious reputation and has been ruined in the world. Although he is in decline, his power is still there. To avoid causing trouble, I hope that the two of you will take their lives before I arrive in Chang'an!"
"The Emperor of Chang'an is the puppet of Thief Dong, and he is not a good man. He can be spared his life, but he cannot be returned to the Central Plains. I hope you two can work together to make the Emperor of Chang'an disappear and go away!"
Just two short paragraphs.
The two of them immediately changed their expressions.
The content mentioned above is really too scary. They are required to kill Dong Zhuo and ensure that the emperor of Chang'an cannot return to the Central Plains.
Such a task is not only difficult, but also highly dangerous, which naturally frightens Lu Bu and the other two.
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To err on the side of caution.
The two of them took the letter and read it silently several times from beginning to end, making sure that the words and information were not missing or misunderstood.
Just put it on the table.
A long silence followed.
After a while, Li Ru silently moved the candle beside him, and then, under the witness of Wu An, he burned the letter on the fire, leaving only a little bit of black ashes on the table.
After confirming that there is no residue left.
Wu An immediately bowed to the two of them and said goodbye.
After all, he is just the intelligence leader here, responsible for the exchange of information and other decision-making suggestions. It has nothing to do with him, so naturally he will not say anything more.
After people leave.
Lu Bu silently stepped forward and closed the door, and then the two of them discussed in detail in the dim light of a candle.
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"Brother Wenyou, the task is difficult!"
"Dong Zhuo, the old thief, is hiding in Xiwu. His lair is heavily fortified. There are a large number of soldiers guarding both inside and outside. How can you and I easily break in?"
"Even if we use our identities to enter the shed and kill the Dong thief, we may not be able to escape intact. This is not the best idea!"
Lu Bu's complaining voice was heard in his ears.
Li Ru couldn't help but frown.
How could he not know the difficulties and dangers involved?
Just like what the letter said, although Dong Zhuo is now in ruins and can just lie down and do nothing, his remaining power is still there, and he himself is still very intimidating.
At least the soldiers guarding Xiwu were very obedient to his orders, and there was no possibility of bribery or defection. If they wanted to kill Dong Zhuo, they could only kill him by force.
But the problem is that the two of them took over the task in order to find a way out for themselves and to make a fortune in the future.
If you risk your life to complete the mission.
But it was all over, and there was nothing left. No matter how perfectly the task was completed, no matter how high the evaluation from Cao Ang was, it was all in vain.
It's nothing more than a corpse with outstanding achievements.
To this.
Li Ru is very clear.
But after hesitating for a while, he still shook his head and said to Lu Bu.
"General Lu, although the current task is arduous, you and I have to do it. This is the last chance we can seize before Chang'an is defeated and Dong Zhuo is executed!"
"Once we miss the opportunity to make contributions and wash away the bad records of the past, even if we have General Cao as a guarantee, it will be difficult for us to retire safely, let alone continue to have official positions and status, and enjoy the glory. Wealth and honor will bring blessings to our descendants!"
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Lu Bu also felt a headache after saying this.
Although he is a warrior and does not have the superb ingenuity of a counselor like Li Ru, when it comes to understanding people's hearts and choosing the best, Lu Bu is no weaker than anyone else.
At least he can sense it keenly.
Li Ru just didn't say a word.
Those are the two tasks given by Cao Ang, which are actually equivalent to a test for the two of them.
If nothing can be done, then no matter what agreements they made in the past, or how they called themselves brothers and sisters, they would claim to have a close relationship.
His value in Cao Ang's heart will plummet, and is a person who cannot prove his worth qualified to be a brother of a prince?
Are you qualified to be entrusted with important tasks?
No!
This is a quite real problem.
Therefore, Lu Bu has now realized that the two tasks assigned to them by Cao Angxin must be completed as properly as possible.
Otherwise, the best outcome is to retire to the countryside, become a minor official, or be shelved.
If you want to be successful and have a bright future, you can only lie on the couch and dream.
Think about this.
Lu Bu immediately asked Li Ru nervously: "Brother Wenyou, it is impossible to risk your life to kill Dong Zhuo. We cannot do this."
"But if we ignore this matter, the future may be worrying. So with your high opinion, is there any better way to accomplish the important task and get both of us out of harm's way?"
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The next half cup of tea time.
The whole room was quite quiet.
Li Ru had been frowning and thinking hard, and he had broken several beards on his chin, while Lu Bu remained silent, sometimes staring at Li Ru, sometimes looking at the floor, not knowing what he was thinking.
After so long.
Li Ru's slightly feminine and cold voice suddenly sounded in Lu Bu's ears, making him feel refreshed and his eyes suddenly turned around.
"General Lu, I have an idea, but before I tell you, I hope you can answer my question truthfully."
"If you were to kill Dong Zhuo yourself, would you be able to do it if I have a way to ensure that both of us escape unscathed?"
Lu Bu originally thought it was a big problem.
I heard this at this moment.
A look of disdain quickly appeared on his face, and he patted his chest without saying a word, showing great confidence and speaking impassionedly.
"When Thief Dong, an old man, recruited me from Ding Jianyang's command, he was talking about being a high-ranking official with generous salary, success and fame, countless mountains of money, and endless scenery and glory."
“What did I get at the end of the day?”
"It's just an empty name. Although everyone thinks that I am the general under Dong Thief, in fact, the force I control is not even as good as that of a second-rate Xiliang general under him. I am just an idler who has been shelved in the cabinet, let alone What a mountain of gold and money, I haven’t seen a shadow of it.”
The more Lu Bu talked, the more excited he became.
It was as if years of grievances burst out at this moment, rushing into his mind, making his whole face turn red and full of resentment.
"The war in the Central Plains is in full swing, and it is the time for our generation to show off its talents. However, this old thief lives in a corner, greedy for pleasure, and does not think about any progress. Following such a person, won't it destroy my reputation as Lu Bu?"
"Brother Wenyou, I'll tell you the truth, this is just a thief Dong, don't tell me to cut off his head with my own hands, I can eat his flesh and sleep on his skin, I can do anything!"
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Li Ru's facial muscles twitched violently.
Then he silently gave Lu Bu a thumbs up in his heart.
As expected of Lu Bu and Lu Fengxian, when he said this, he felt no psychological burden at all. He didn't know how he accumulated such overwhelming resentment. Ding Yuan and Ding Jianyang were able to escape from him in the first place. What a huge stroke of luck.
But this has nothing to do with Li Ru.
The more hatred Lu Bu shows, the more helpful it will be for the next plan.
So after his voice fell.
Li Ru immediately revealed all his plans.
"It's best if General Lu has this intention. Although I have full authority to handle all government affairs in Chang'an City at the moment, the military power is not in my hands after all. This is why it is difficult for you and me to have a safe future."
"The two of us are not assassins, and we can't kill you with one blow or escape thousands of miles away. So in my opinion, the best way is to eliminate the enemy and make us stronger."
"On the one hand, we will reduce the defensive forces around Dong Zhuo, and on the other hand, we will increase the number of troops we have on hand. We don't need to do too much. As long as we can protect ourselves for a while, we can protect ourselves for the rest of our lives!"
Listen to Li Ru explain the plan.
Lu Bu nodded and put forward his own idea. He pointed in the direction of Xiwu and said to Li Ru thoughtfully.
"Dong Zhuo spent a lot of manpower to build Xiwu. Whether it is to storm in from the outside or break out after killing Dong Zhuo, it is not easy. Besides, it contains a lot of troops."
"So we might as well lure Dong Zhuo out of the fortress under a pretext. As long as he leaves the fortress, the number of troops accompanying him will be reduced, and the difficulty of killing him will be doubled!"
"I wonder if this is okay?"
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A strange smile appeared on Li Ru's extremely cold face.
Then he shook his head in approval.
"General Lu is really extraordinary. It is indeed a good strategy to lure Dong Zhuo out of the camp under false pretenses. As for what kind of name to use, I will find a way later and just forge an edict."
"After reducing Dong Zhuo's troops, what needs to be considered is to enhance our strength. I wonder how many troops General Lu can mobilize now?"
This question silenced Lu Bu.
This is what he lacks, and this is what he complains about, after a few quiet breaths.
Lu Bu still answered truthfully with a helpless face: "I can only mobilize my own troops at the moment, and a considerable part of them are still stationed outside the city. Counting this part, there are only more than a thousand people."
A legendary general with great reputation.
There are only more than a thousand people under his command.
This shows how badly Lu Bu was suppressed by Dong Zhuo.
The foreign generals were pitifully suppressed in front of the Xiliang Army headquarters.
And Li Ru sighed secretly in his heart.
He could only smile bitterly and said to Lu Bu: "Hundreds of thousands of people, unless everyone is wearing armor and holding elite weapons, will not have any deterrent effect. It will not be enough to suppress the restless hearts after Dong Zhuo's death."
"So I'm afraid we won't be able to accomplish anything by ourselves. There are two ways to go at the moment. One is to find ways to expand our military strength. The other is what I think is a more feasible method, and that is to bring in help!"
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As soon as this statement came out.
Lu Bu was stunned for a moment.
But he soon came to his senses.
He blurted out: "Are the helpers that Brother Wenyou mentioned are generals from other factions in the army?"
Li Ru smiled and nodded happily.
Although he did not hold military power, he was in charge of the political affairs of the Chang'an court. At least he had some understanding of the situation in the army.
So he sorted out the context very clearly, raised his finger and elaborated.
"The army currently guarding Chang'an City is composed of three parts. One is Dong Zhuo's own direct lineage, which is the Xiliang Army headquarters troops."
"The other is the Northern Army that was originally gathered in Luoyang City. Again, it was the idle troops that initially followed Ding Yuan to oppose Dong Zhuo, but were later defeated and surrendered. They are roughly composed of these three parts."
"Although the hearts of the Xiliang Army Headquarters are floating, the shelf is still here after all. It won't be easy for you and me to pry it off for a while, so we won't consider it."
"But we can definitely start with the Northern Army and other skirmishers, especially the Northern Army. As long as we can persuade important people in the army to join our team, the situation can be grasped in an instant!"
Lu Bu nodded slightly when he heard this.
While he narrowed his eyes slightly, his mind was also running rapidly. As his thoughts were racing, he racked his brains to think of available characters.
After a long while.
Lu Bu's eyes suddenly widened.
A burst of light burst out from his eyes like copper bells, and at the same time, he made a fist with his right hand and struck it in the palm of his hand.
"Yes!"
"I thought of a person whose prestige in the military is so high that ordinary people can't match it. If we can persuade him to help us, we will definitely succeed!"
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"What General Lu said, why are there so many people?"
Lu Bu did not answer immediately.
Instead, he stood up with a roar.
After pacing around in place for several times, he stared at Li Ru with sharp eyes, and at the same time lowered his voice but said firmly.
"General Huang Fusong, Huang Fu, will definitely be able to do the job!"
The words fell.
Li Ru couldn't help but raise his head, his eyes met Lu Bu's, and he immediately looked back.
But soon, Li Ru asked with some hesitation: "I know Huang Fusong. He is indeed a famous figure all over the world, but can he still mobilize the troops in the army now?"
"And will he help us?"
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(End of chapter)
