After everyone left, Wang Yun walked around again. After making sure no one else was peeking, he went back to rest.
He knew that there would be no stable life from tomorrow on.
But it was better than losing his own life and that of his family. After all, he was very aware of Dong Zhuo's cruelty.
However, at this time, Dong Zhuo came to Li Ru and said, "Tell me honestly, where did Dong Bai go?"
"Don't lie to me anymore. No matter what you say, I am your father-in-law."
"Is it possible that you also want to hide it from me?"
After Dong Zhuo finished speaking, he looked at Li Ru with a scrutinizing gaze. He himself needed Li Ru to give him an answer, because Dong Bai was one of the few things he, Dong Zhuo, cared about in his life.
If he hadn't just discovered that the Imperial Seal was missing, perhaps Li Ru would still be kept in the dark.
After all, in today's Luoyang. Except for Li Ru, no one has the guts to get in touch with the jade seal of Chuan Guo and send it out.
And considering that Dong Bai disappeared again recently, even Dong Zhuo himself knew what happened, no matter how stupid he was.
Li Ru didn't expect that his cheap father-in-law would find out so quickly, but all this was within his expectation.
Besides, Li Ru had no intention of keeping Dong Zhuo secret for long.
Li Ru: "Now that my father-in-law knows, my son-in-law naturally has nothing to say."
"I personally handled both Chuanguo Yuxi and Xiaobai."
"Now, I think Xiaobai should be safe too."
Dong Zhuo said angrily: "I know Xiaobai is safe now, and I also know what you are capable of."
"But, you know that's not what I'm asking you."
"Now, I am more concerned about where Xiaobai is?"
"Why do you dare to ensure that Xiaobai is safe? You and I have been our husband-in-law for nearly twenty years."
"In the end, I just want to know Xiaobai's fate. Are you going to reject me too?"
At this moment, Dong Zhuo indeed showed his true feelings. He also knew that his dream of one person being inferior to ten thousand people had become a reality.
But none of that matters now. What matters is Dong Bai's whereabouts, if he never knows.
Even if he dies, Dong Zhuo will still die with his eyes open.
Li Ru: "Since my father-in-law wants to know, I won't hide it from him."
"Xiao Bai, he is already the pastor of Yuanzhou and Yuan Shu. Moreover, among the princes in the world, only Yuan Shu and Cao Cao have the chance to become orthodox."
"You Yuan Shu is the fourth generation and the third prince, and after my observation and speculation, I chose to give Xiaobai to Yuan Shu. This is also the best choice."
"Of course, the Imperial Seal is our dowry for Xiaobai!"
After Li Ru finished speaking, Dong Zhuo felt angry. But he also knew that the matter was irreversible, not to mention that Dong Bai had already arrived in Nanyang.
Even if I regret it, there is nothing I can do about it. As for the execution of Li Ru, let’s not talk about the relationship between Li Ru and himself.
But in this situation, Li Ru is still his own think tank. If Ai Li Ru is killed by him, then he will follow closely.
After all, without Li Ru's help. The most he can do now is a small assassination, and there is no talk of holding the emperor hostage to order the princes.
Dong Zhuo: "Tell me your reasons. I hope you can convince me."
"Otherwise, even if we reach the underworld, I will not let you go, and if I am not wrong. With the way you have always acted, it is no accident that Dong Bai was coerced and lured by you, right? "
As for Li Ru's rebellion, he was already one of Yuan Shu's men. It is absolutely impossible for Dong Zhuo to believe this, because Li Ru has not yet reached the point of selling his daughter to seek glory.
What's more, Li Ru is still standing in front of him now. Today, Dong Zhuo continues to ask Li Ru why he made such a choice.
In fact, it was also to ensure that Dong Bai would have a good life in the future. You will not be implicated by yourself, and you can live your life without any worries.
This is Dong Zhuo's only concern. Although he is ruthless and exploits the people. But Dong Zhuo has never treated his family badly, and this is Dong Zhuo's only remaining family affection.
Li Ru also knew that what Dong Zhuo wanted now was just peace of mind. After all, they all knew their own ending.
Moreover, Dong Bai is their common concern.
Li Ru: "It's actually very simple. Among the eighteen princes, only Yuan Shu is the most powerful."
"When the late emperor was still alive, Yuan Shu was already the governor of Nanyang. After a period of development, today's Nanyang heritage is beyond our imagination."
"After all, as Yuan Shu's status as the heir to the Yuan family, there is basically nothing that cannot be accomplished in Nanyang. Moreover, Yuan Shu's reputation among the people has always been very good."
"This is also the first point."
Dong Zhuo: "Go on, if you just rely on this, you still can't convince me."
Li Ru: "The second point is actually very simple. When the Yellow Turbans were in rebellion, Yuan Shu's official position was no longer available, unless he was a king with a different surname."
"Fortunately, the late emperor did not do that. But because of this incident, Yuan Shu's wife and children have benefited greatly."
"For example, the title Mrs. Yipin Gaoming."
"Of course, the most important thing is that Yuan Shu loves his wife very much. As long as Xiaobai marries Yuan Shu, even if it is a concubine."
"Then Xiaobai will not have any difficulties in the future, after all, how Yuan Shu treats his wife. This is obvious to everyone in the world, otherwise I would not trust Xiaobai to seek refuge with him."
After hearing what Li Ru said, Dong Zhuo was not as angry as he was at first. Because he also felt that what Li Ru said was reasonable, but he still asked: "Are you so sure that Yuan Shu will marry Xiaobai?"
"What if Yuan Shu hadn't married Xiaobai and had taken Yuxi by force?"
This is also what Dong Zhuo is most worried about, after all, in his opinion. Yuan Shu is very likely to do this, because not everyone can resist the temptation of this national jade seal.
Li Ru: "Father-in-law, don't worry. My son-in-law has already calculated this."
"After Yuan Shu returns, Xiaobai will have to marry him or not."
"You know, the person I asked Xiaobai to find first was not Yuan Shu. It was Yuan Shu's wives and Yuan Wei, and he insisted that she was Yuan Shu's wife."
It turns out that Li Ru took advantage of a time difference. And with the Chuanguo Jade Seal, Yuan Shu's wife Feng Yuan and the other two ladies will definitely be the same.
Moreover, Yuan Shu's uncle Yuan Wei was also in Luoyang. Therefore, we don’t need to worry about Xiaobai’s future.
Dong Zhuo: "That's all, since you have already dealt with it."
"Then I have nothing to worry about. I just didn't expect that you wouldn't even look at our future."
"Is it possible that I, Dong Zhuo, am far inferior to those princes?"
In this regard, Dong Zhuo only felt deeply helpless.
After Li Ru went back to rest, Dong Zhuo was drinking alone. He also couldn't understand why he was not worthy of being the leader of the world.
Even his son-in-law felt that he had no chance and could only say that all his previous efforts had been wasted.
When he woke up the next day, Dong Zhuo no longer looked as haggard as last night. But if you observe carefully, you can still find Dong Zhuo's unwillingness hidden in his heart.
Lu Bu: "Master Taishi, all the civil and military officials have gathered here."
"This also includes their families and property, and we can leave at any time now."
Dong Zhuo: "Fengxian, you did a good job."
"Take them out of the city first, and remember to protect the families of those civil and military officials."
Lu Bu: "As ordered, I will do it now."
Dong Zhuo looked at Li Ru and asked, "How many of the people in the city are willing to follow us?"
"If not, follow the plan. Let them all die in the flames. After all, they have already been robbed, so there is no need to worry about one or two more sins."
"After the death of this Grand Master, no matter how great the floods are, no matter how sinful he is through the ages, he will still be a celebrity through the ages."
After Dong Zhuo finished speaking, he smiled to himself.
Li Ru: "There are only a very small number of them. Most of these people are old, weak, sick and disabled, and they just left to continue their family's legacy."
"As for the remaining people, they all chose to die in Luoyang without exception."
After hearing what Li Ru said, Dong Zhuo said: "Since you are unwilling to follow us, then let those stubborn guys be buried in Luoyang forever!"
"Follow our plan and let you arrange everything."
Dong Zhuo was relatively relieved about Li Ru. As for Dong Bai's matter, he no longer intends to pursue it.
Next, this is his own time.
Li Ru didn't pity those people, after all, he had given them a chance. After Dong Zhuo and the others left one after another, Li Ru and a team leader who stayed behind said, "Has everything been confirmed?"
"Nothing missing?"
Squad leader: "Commander, don't worry!"
"There is absolutely nothing missing. The brothers placed these overnight. And a lot of firewood was added."
Li Ru: "Let brothers light the fire!"
The squad leader waved his hand, and the soldiers fired several rounds of rockets into the distance.
After a while, thick smoke filled Luoyang City. The flames could be clearly seen even three miles away, and the flames quickly engulfed the entire city of Luoyang.
And those people who did not choose to escape immediately had no choice but to escape even if they wanted to. All the exits in Luoyang City are locked from the outside.
Even if those people wanted to escape, they had no chance. The only fate waiting for them was to be buried in a sea of fire.
Li Ru: "Let's go and keep up with the Grand Master."
In the distance, Lu Bu looked towards Luoyang City. It's just a pity, after all, Luoyang City is so majestic.
Even the palace was so solemn, but it was a pity that a fire turned it into smoke.
Perhaps, the big man is really over from this moment!
