In Luoyang City that day, Dong Bai and Cai Yan were walking through the busy city.
At that time, Zhang Heng, who had been in war for a long time, suddenly came to Luoyang. It was like a world away. He was attracted by the youthful and energetic atmosphere of the two women and unconsciously took a few more glances.
But in the eyes of the caring Taishi Ci, it became evidence that Zhang Heng loved Dong Bai, and even though he knew she was Dong Zhuo's granddaughter, he took action to protect her.
Those who are ministers to others naturally have to figure out their intentions.
The chief clerk was kind to me, so I reciprocated the favor and took this woman out so that the chief clerk could relieve the pain of lovesickness.
This is by no means a trend-following trend, but rather understanding.
The logic genius Tai Shici thought, and couldn't help but glance at Dong Bai, who was tied up next to him, and silently praised his wit.
It's just unclear whether Zhang Heng appreciates his kindness.
Dong Min and others are dead, and the most important thing now is to leave Luoyang.
After Xun You gave the order, everyone did not stop, and immediately rushed out under the leadership of Xu Rong, heading straight for the south gate of Luoyang.
On the other side, after some coordination, Li Ru finally gathered all the thousand Xiliang troops in the city and went straight to Cai Mansion.
But when he arrived with his army, the entire Cai Mansion was already empty.
"Chase!"
Li Ru stood in front of the door, looking at the messy courtyard. He didn't even have time to go in and check before giving the order.
"As you command!"
The leading general responded and immediately led his troops to chase him out.
But then, Li Ru's mind flashed, and he suddenly thought of something.
"Quick, send an order to the four gate guards to close the city gates immediately. No one is allowed to leave the city tonight!"
Since the thief dared to commit murder in the Cai Mansion, he must have already thought of an escape route. Li Ru didn't know which city gate guard they had bribed, but this did not prevent him from locking all escape routes.
As long as the city gate is closed, these thieves cannot escape.
I just hope...it's not too late.
"As you command!"
The servant behind him clasped his fists, turned around and rode away.
Li Ru breathed a sigh of relief and strode into the courtyard, searching for traces of Dong Min.
He was still holding on to the last bit of luck... As long as Dong Min was alive, everything would be easy to deal with tonight, and it wouldn't be a big deal.
However, Li Ru was destined to be disappointed.
At this moment, Dong Min's body was lying in the most conspicuous position in the hall. His body was covered with arrows, like a large hedgehog.
"Shu Ying..."
Li Ru slowly approached and called out softly, with a trace of sadness in his eyes.
Dong Min is a bold and rough man. Although he is a bit domineering, he has always respected himself over the years. Now that he is dying here, even though he is as ruthless as Li Ru, he can't help but feel a little sad.
"Shu Ying, have a good trip."
Li Ru stretched out his hand and closed Dong Min's eyes. When he stood up again, his body exuded a cold and bone-chilling murderous intent.
These thieves deserve to die!
On the side, the accompanying soldiers had already grabbed an official who had survived and began to interrogate what happened.
"What, Xu Wenyao also participated in the rebellion!"
Li Ru was a little surprised.
Li Ru didn't find it strange that Xun You was involved in tonight's tragedy. Even Cai Yong knew about it in advance, so Li Ru could accept it. Only Xu Rong's rebellion caught him by surprise.
Why?
The last time he, Xu Wenyao, was defeated, Prime Minister Dong graciously spared his life and did not even remove him from office. It's okay for him not to be grateful for such kindness, but why should he rebel?
To such an extent that he is so arrogant that he is no longer the son of a human being!
Li Ru was really angry. He couldn't remember how many years he hadn't been so angry.
"Go to the outside of the city to mobilize the army immediately. Make sure to keep these thieves behind. I want to kill the three tribes of Yi!"
With a cruel heart and a stamp of his feet, Li Ru even pulled out the five thousand Xiliang elite stationed in the north of the city, just to avenge Dong Min.
And he himself immediately walked out of the Cai Mansion, followed the traces left by Xun You and others, and chased them all the way.
…
Luoyang South Gate.
Chen Gong stood under the city gate, looking into the distance from time to time, feeling a little anxious in his heart.
It's almost the appointed time, why are Gongda and others still missing?
Have you been held back?
But there was no sound of fighting in the city.
Chen Gong and others were anxious and wanted to send a few soldiers to check the situation, but they still resisted the idea.
He knew very well that his responsibility was to guard the city gate tightly so that when Xun You and others arrived, they could open the city gate as soon as possible. If the enemy blocks the city gate in advance, the hundred of them can resist for a while, but once they are dispersed, they will have no choice but to be captured.
About a quarter of an hour later, footsteps suddenly came from the distance.
finally come!
Chen Gong looked happy and hurriedly ordered his soldiers to approach the city gate. As soon as they were sure that it was Xun You and his party, he immediately opened the city gate.
As the footsteps got closer and closer, the military commander on the tower also reached the gap and ran down quickly.
"General, this is..."
Chen Gong waved his hand and said, "Don't panic. General Xu is worried that there will be thieves causing trouble tonight, so he has sent troops to reinforce the city defense."
Hearing this, the military commander suddenly realized.
Let me just say, they must have received the news in advance, otherwise how could they increase the number of troops for no reason, and there are only a hundred people.
The team gradually approached, and by the light of the moonlight, Chen Gong could barely see the person coming. The leader was Xu Rong.
Chen Gong was overjoyed and hurriedly turned his head and said: "Hurry, open the city gate!"
"General, don't you want to guard against the thieves in the city making trouble? Why open the city gate for..."
Phew!
Before he could finish his words, he saw a flash of cold light. Chen Gong had already drawn the sword from his waist and stabbed the military commander through.
"you……"
The military commander's eyes widened and he pointed at Chen Gong with disbelief on his face. Then his hand dropped weakly and he died.
Chen Gong drew his sword and went straight towards Xun You and others without looking at the fallen body.
"Gongtai, open the city gate quickly!"
Xun You shouted loudly before he reached the city gate.
"Don't worry Gongda, the city gate is under our control." Chen Gong replied with a smile.
While talking, the two groups of people had come together.
At this time, the Xiliang soldiers on the tower didn't know what had happened, so they came down one after another to check the situation.
Xu Rong immediately took out his seal ribbon, pointed at the body of the military commander on the ground, and shouted loudly: "I received a secret report that there are thieves making trouble in the city tonight, and I am here to check. This person colluded with the thieves and plotted evil, and has been captured by me. Behead him, you all must return to your place quickly, don’t slack off!”
All the Xiliang soldiers looked at each other, but they did not dare to disobey the military order. They could only clasp their fists and say: "Yes!"
Xun You said: "This matter can't be delayed for long. In less than half an hour at most, the soldiers patrolling in the city will notice it. We have to hurry up."
"Don't worry Gongda, the city gate will be opened soon."
As soon as Chen Gong finished speaking, everyone heard a squeaking sound.
The city gate is open!
Xun You immediately perked up, glanced at Chen Gong with approval, and then ordered: "Let's go!"
At that moment, everyone went straight out of Luoyang City without stopping, leaving only the original defenders standing there at a loss.
…
In fact, Xun You's judgment was too optimistic. He did not wait for half an hour, or even just the front and rear feet, before Li Ru's troops arrived.
After seeing the city gate wide open, the leading general immediately shouted loudly and asked: "Where is the military commander?"
A soldier came forward and told the story. The general immediately realized that he was late, and was so angry that he kicked down the soldier who was reporting.
"You are really as stupid as a pig or a dog. You allowed the thief to escape from the city in such a big way and wait for your head to fall!"
The soldier who was kicked down was originally full of grievances. When he heard this, his face was filled with fear. He knelt down and kowtowed: "General, spare your life. This villain doesn't know anything about it!"
"Knowing it or not, you will die!"
The general roared angrily, suddenly pulled out his sword, and was about to kill the soldier.
"slow!"
A soft drink came out, and Li Ru walked over quickly.
The general hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Sir, the thief has escaped from the city."
Li Ru's expression remained unchanged and he asked the soldier just now: "Are the thieves on foot or on horseback?"
"Yes... on foot!" the soldier replied quickly.
To do things under Li Ru's nose, Xu Rong was already very good if he could gather people and weapons, but there was no chance of getting war horses.
Hearing this, Li Ru sneered.
"They can't escape, so put on your war horses and chase them!"
"As you command!"
