Chapter 736 The Birth of the Demon King (Central)
Chapter 734: The Birth of the Demon King (Central)
After experiencing the Yellow Turban Rebellion, the strength of the aristocratic family in the world was even less than half of the original one, so Dong Zhuo had the confidence to stand it. He didn''t even think that the aristocratic family would cause him too much trouble.
Dong Zhuo has never fought with the aristocratic family, so he neither knows the power of the aristocratic family nor can he understand Zhang Jiao’s despair when fighting against the aristocratic family. But can Li Ru, as a think tank, still not know?
Yes, the aristocratic family dare not fight against Dong Zhuo’s military force on the surface, but secretly it will make Dong Zhuo unable to move forward.
Li Ru knew very well how huge the energy the aristocratic family controlled, so when he saw Dong Zhuo''s attitude of not hitting the wall and not looking back, he was angry and anxious, but more helpless.
Li Ru knew that Dong Zhuo now would not listen to any persuasion, and all he could do was to try his best to minimize the rebound of the aristocratic family.
Li Ru sighed and then said in a deep voice: "Since the lord has decided, you can learn from Qin Hao to buy the land of aristocratic family. In this way, the aristocratic family should not be too much."
"Well, let me leave this matter to my son-in-law."
Dong Zhuo nodded and reminded: "Remember, try to keep the price down as much as possible. Those rich families are not short of this little money."
Dong Zhuo has neither the strong financial resources of the Qin family nor the endless tools for Qin Hao to make money. But since he wants to be at peace with the aristocratic family, he must pay the money for redeeming the land, so Dong Zhuo only has the ability to vomit as little blood as possible.
Of course, Li Ru understood Dong Zhuo’s meaning, but if the price is too low, it will definitely have a negative effect. He couldn’t help but say a bitter voice in his heart, but he responded seriously on the surface: “Do your best.”
In this way, Dong Zhuo originally occupied Guanxi and was facing a great situation with the emperor in commanding the princes. However, because he despised the power of the aristocratic family, Dong Zhuo embarked on a path of his own...demon king.
"Report... Wuguan urgent matters."
Dong Zhuo frowned and took the envelope. After taking it apart, he couldn''t help but frown even tighter after taking it apart.
Because Nanyang new paper is cheap and affordable, princes from all over the country have purchased and stockpiled a lot of paper. Now Nanyang new paper has become completely popular all over the world and has become a must-have item for writing and conveying information.
Seeing this, Li Ru asked, "Lord, has something happened?"
"You can see it yourself."
Li Ru took the letter and said seriously after reading it: "Lord, you must stop Qin Hao. Nanjun is related to our army''s plan to attack Nanyang from all directions. However, our army is in rectification and cannot send too many troops for the time being. This time, you might as well use Jingzhou''s own power to resist Qin Hao."
"But after Ding Yuan''s death, only the idiots like Huang Zu and Han Xuan were left in Jingzhou. Can they stop Qin Hao?"
"The lord can enthrone his confidants as the new governor of Jingzhou and divide some of his strength to support this person to integrate the power of Jingzhou to fight against Qin Hao. However, this candidate must be cautious. After all, not everyone can convince the five princes of Jingzhou."
Dong Zhuo rubbed his head with some headache and asked, "Is there such a capable person under the zajia?"
After pondering for a long time, Dong Zhuo''s eyes suddenly lit up and he smiled and said, "Brothers Liu Biao and Liu Xiu, they may be able to surrender the princes of Jingzhou to the Zajia, but Zajia still has to test them."
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On the other hand, Qin Hao led his army to 60,000 to attack Xiangyang, and there was almost no suspense in this battle. The Qin army forced the capture of Xiangyang, a famous city that has been eternal in just half a day.
There are three reasons why the Qin army could capture Xiangyang so easily:
First of all, Xiangyang and Wancheng have been in business for a long time, and Nanyang has not had much precautions for opportunities.
The day before the Qin army arrived, the Xiangyang defenders began to set up defenses, and the preparations for defending the city were too hasty.
The Qin army prepared very well, and all siege equipment such as well railings, catapults, and bed crossbows were fully prepared.
Secondly, Nanjun only had 50,000 troops, and Ding Yuan took away 30,000 troops this time, and the remaining 20,000 troops were divided into garrisons in the 17 counties of Nanjun. Although Xiangyang is a new capital, it only has 5,000 defenders. Such a thin force is not enough to show Xiangyang''s defense, so how can it stop the fierce attack of the 60,000 Qin army?
Finally, and at the same time, the most important point is that the Qin army''s offensive was too fierce.
The Qin army not only attacked from all sides, but also Bai Qi was responsible for commanding the siege. The lineup of generals participating in the siege was even more luxurious, including Li Cunxiao, Ran Min, Jiang Song, Pei Yuanqing, Xiong Kuohai, Huang Zhong, Xu Chu and other generals.
Among the Xiangyang garrisons, only Wen Pin is truly capable, and he was captured alive by Huang Zhong.
Among these three reasons, having any of them is enough to destroy the city, let alone the three points are all in place?
In just half a day, this city that resisted Xiang Yu''s 400,000 troops with 100,000 troops in Qin Hao''s hands has now returned to Qin Hao''s hands.
After the Qin army invaded Xiangyang, it did not kill a lot, but quickly made a list of people to restoration. It also tried its best to capture the Jingzhou army, and Xiangyang soon recovered its stability.
Xiangyang, the governor''s office.
After some trivial matters were handled, Liu Ji stood up and said, "Lord, the other five princes in Jingzhou have probably received news that Envoy Ding died in battle. In order to prevent them from sending troops to seize Nanjun, our army must attack Nanjun as soon as possible."
Qin Hao nodded and ordered, "Where is Bai Qi?"
"The last one is here." Bai Qi stood up and responded.
"You are now appointed as the chief general, leading 40,000 troops, and taking Xiangyang as the center, and capturing Nanjun as soon as possible."
"No."
Shortly after Bai Qi received his order, Ding Yuan''s wife, Mrs. Ding, brought Lu Bu''s wife Yan, and Hong Xuanjiao, who was pregnant with a big belly, to come to the door to question the crime.
Lv Lingqi also hid behind Mrs. Ding, staring at Qin Hao angrily, while Yan asked with anger: "Marty, Qin Ding''s family has always been in good terms. Why are they invading Xiangyang for no reason now?"
Qin Hao looked sad and said in a deep voice: "Mrs. Sister-in-law, old lady, you two probably don''t know yet. Envoy Ding has been forced to death by Dong Zhuo."
"What?"
The two women were shocked immediately. Lu Bu and Ding Yuan were the pillars of the Ding and Lu family. If these two people died, it would be different for these two families from the sky falling.
"Envoy Ding eliminated the ten regular attendants after entering the capital, but the emperor fell into Dong Zhuo''s hands. Dong Zhuo forced Ding to fight with him on the grounds of abolishing the emperor. Envoy Ding was defeated, and eventually he was exhausted from ammunition and food, and ordered General Fengxian to surrender, while he committed suicide."
“Husband.”
"grandfather."
Mrs. Ding and Lu Lingqi both started to cry. Although Yan was relieved that Lu Bu was not dead, Ding Yuan, the adoptive father who was very good at treating her family, also made her very sad.
Neither family doubted what Qin Hao said, because there was no need for Qin Hao to lie to them. After all, this kind of thing is still easy to inquire about.
Looking at the old and young people crying in groups, Qin Hao sighed, "After Dong Zhuo completely controls the government, he can issue an edict to decide Nanjun. At that time, Nanyang will be surrounded by Dong Zhuo, so Qin Hao really has to take Nanjun."
(This chapter ends)