Chapter 29 Li Ru: I always feel there is a dark hand in the dark [Seeking follow-up reading]

When you practice to a certain level, your perception ability will become extremely sharp.

Just like Dian Wei had seen Cao Cao’s guards before, he knew that no one was his match.

Under the influence of the military strategy of secretly crossing Chencang, he kept his eyes on Dong Zhuo on the top of the city wall:

"If I can get close enough, I can definitely kill him. But it will take at least two or three attacks. It seems like there is something on his body that can resist my attack, and the guards around him are also very special."

Dong Zhuo always had several guards around him, never leaving his side and always staying by his bedside when he slept.

These people were wearing black iron armor, and even their faces were hidden in the armor.

Dian Wei added: "That spear-thrower Lu Bu is very powerful. If I attack now and combine my attack with Lu Bu's, I will be able to rush close to Dong Zhuo and give him no time to mobilize his troops for protection!"

Dian Wei took a deep breath as he spoke, and the sound of energy surging in his body was as low as a thunderstorm and as powerful as a tide.

If Cao Cao gave the order, he would exert force with his legs and rush out in an instant!
"Don't move rashly."

Xun Yu said: "Dong Zhuo must have some means to protect himself. Even if we rush to his side, it will be difficult to kill him in a short time."

"Unless a special opportunity arises."

Cao Cao and Xun Yu looked at each other.

They both knew what the so-called special opportunity was, and perhaps it would appear soon.

When Lu Bu attacked Dong Zhuo, besides them watching from the sidelines, there were also people hiding in the dark and watching.

Cao Cao and Xun Yu were not sure where the other was.

But through analysis and judgment, it should be Taifu Yuan Wei.

The Yuan family has three officials in four generations. If you think that Yuan Wei was deceived by Dong Zhuo and is a fool, you are wrong.

Yuan Wei, who was able to hold the position of Recorder of the Secretariat, could have borrowed a little bit of the country's fortune for his benefit.

Dong Zhuo is attacking Luoyang and will face his first counterattack tonight!
Cao Cao came here in person just to observe the scene accurately and respond quickly.

If Yuan Wei has also arranged means to deal with Dong Zhuo and created a good opportunity, Cao Cao doesn't mind adding a trick and making tonight the anniversary of Dong Zhuo's death!

The plan he and Xun Yu jointly devised was far more than just sending Lu Bu to charge and expose Dong Zhuo's plan to transport troops out of the city.

There are other arrangements, it just depends on whether Dong Zhuo will jump in.

"Is Ding Yuan ready?"

"Well, if Dong Zhuo falls into the trap, he will immediately get involved!"

Xun Yu said: "Let's see how far the Grand Master will go."

The hunters were hiding in the dark, coveting the evil tiger Dong Zhuo.

Even Cao Cao was looking forward to what changes would happen next.

On the top of the city wall, Dong Zhuo shouted to his attendants, "Whoever helps me kill Lü Bu will be rewarded handsomely!"

A tall and strong young general immediately stepped forward, went down from the city wall and led his troops to attack Lu Bu.

However, there were bursts of roaring sounds like tigers and dragons coming from Lu Bu's body. The spear in his hand was not fancy at all, but he could kill one person with each spear, piercing through armor and breaking defense, and killing with every strike.

Dong Zhuo's generals came down from the top of the city wall and rushed to Lu Bu on horseback.

He wanted to take advantage of the siege on Lu Bu to shoot an arrow, but he didn't expect Lu Bu to suddenly turn around.

The next moment, the general's armor was pierced by Lu Bu, and the spear tip pierced his body and stuck him on the spear.

Lü Bu laughed wildly and said, "Dong Zhuo, old villain, if anyone under your command can take my spear, I will spare his life!"

Lu Bu had a new spear in his hand and threw it towards Dong Zhuo.

Unfortunately, Dong Zhuo's figure soon disappeared from the top of the city wall, hiding behind layers of soldiers and horses.

Lu Bu's spear pierced through the armor of many people.

But the soldiers' ranks closed and Dong Zhuo had disappeared.

Lu Bu suddenly raised his body and rushed directly to the top of the city wall!
In an instant, the top of the city was plunged into chaos and fighting.

Inside the city, a group of imperial guards were riding on horseback, escorting some people as they quickly approached the north gate.

Led by the court minister Yang Biao, who was in charge of the imperial guards, and followed by Yuan Shao and others.

There was another man, standing behind the crowd.

He was Zhen Yu, the son of the head of the Zhen family in Zhongshan, and served as an official under the Minister of Agriculture in the court.

The Zhen family was descended from Zhen Han, the Grand Tutor of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and the family inherited a salary of 2,000 stones.

Zhen Yu's official position was not high, but the women in the Zhen family generally married well, had extensive connections, great potential influence, and had connections with many nobles in the court.

Sisters Zhen Yan and Zhen Xin both practiced cultivation, so they followed their brother.

Protected by the imperial guards, the crowd watched from afar as Lu Bu charged into the enemy lines and killed people on the top of the city wall.

"This Lu Bu is known as the Flying General. After seeing him today, I find he is indeed very powerful," said Yang Biao.

"Dong Zhuo secretly transported troops out of the city, it turned out to be a bluff." Dong Zhuo originally planned to transfer part of the troops out and then openly enter the city tomorrow. It was a very clever troop transport and confusing tactics, a mixture of real and fake.

But after being exposed, it became a joke.

Among the crowd watching the battle, Zhen Xin was in high spirits, looking at Lü Bu who was invincible on the top of the city wall, "Lü Fengxian's bravery is probably unparalleled in the world."

"If there is a chance, we will also lead our troops to attack!" Yang Biao said.

Inside the tower on the top of the city wall, while the soldiers and horses were protecting the city, Dong Zhuo asked Li Ru gloomily:

"If all my generals were here, who could kill Lu Bu?"

Li Ru was thinking about his experiences in Luoyang over the past two days.

All their plans did not go smoothly. They were blocked head-on when they first arrived, and Ding Yuan sent Lu Bu to attack the camp. They also failed to seize the palace defense and city defense last night.

Tonight, the troops are marching out of the city, and the plan to move troops has been exposed again.

A strong sense of alertness surged in Li Ru's heart.

Someone is plotting against you behind your back... Li Ru's thoughts turned to Grand Tutor Yuan Wei.

The Ru'nan Yuan family has a strong foundation, and Yuan Wei may be the one who wants to deal with Junhou the most now...

Who else...Cao Cao!
The first person to lead people to stop them outside the city gate was Cao Cao.

It was Cao Cao who first occupied the city gate last night.

This person's ability to see through the enemy and ourselves and seize opportunities far exceeded Li Ru's expectations.

In addition, Lu Zhi, Yang Biao and others are also suspects.

The family fortune and foundation accumulated by the Hongnong Yang family should not be underestimated. They might have some means that he cannot see through.

Lu Zhi was a man of both civil and military talents, and he once led troops to suppress and defeat the great and virtuous advisor Zhang Jue.

Lu Zhi is also a person that Li Ru cannot see clearly and who is unpredictable.

The more I think about it, the harder it is to pinpoint who it is.

It was as if there was a hand behind the scenes, gathering strength and waiting for them.

As soon as they showed their heads they were beaten back without any mercy.

Li Ru looked through the window of the tower at Lü Bu, who had jumped back from the top of the city wall and was charging back and forth below:
"Your Excellency, do not be angry about this man charging into the battle. The current situation in Luoyang is treacherous and changeable. It is very likely that someone is plotting against us in secret. But it is definitely not this Lu Bu. This man has more courage than strategy."

"Is it Ding Yuan behind him?"

Li Ru shook his head, "Not like that. Ding Yuan doesn't have the ability to be the first to do everything and control everything."

As Li Ru spoke, he glanced at the dark north city below.

"Why not use some tricks to see if we can find out who's behind this."

"In attacking Luoyang, our biggest opponent is Ding Yuan. He is the only one with a large army and who is occupying the city gate."

Li Ru motioned Dong Zhuo to look through the narrow window at Lü Bu under the city walls, “Before we came to Luoyang, we collected information about Ding Yuan’s men. Although Lü Bu is brave, he is greedy for fame and wealth, and is conceited about his bravery.

You may as well give it a try. If you can win him over, you will kill two birds with one stone."

"Lü Bu killed many of our soldiers and horses. We should skin him alive and win him over."

Dong Zhuo's voice sounded fierce, but he knew that what Li Ru said made sense.

"Wenyou, what good ideas do you have to make Lu Bu work for me?"

Before Li Ru could reply, his expression suddenly changed.

A ray of cold light suddenly appeared in front of Dong Zhuo.

It seemed like a sword stabbed out from behind the space, which was extremely weird.

However, Dong Zhuo was not surprised by the change and immediately took a step back.

Four armored soldiers beside him stepped forward.

The armor on the four men showed Mohist patterns, glowing faintly, like a miniature military formation.

The murderous intent that stabbed out of thin air fell on the halo of the small military formation, instantly blocking the attacker's attack.

Dong Zhuo shouted coldly: "Capture him!"

From the position of Cao Cao and others, there was a loud noise coming from the city wall, and the towering city walls seemed to be shaking.

The blockhouse on the top of the city was covered in rubble and a figure rushed out from the blockhouse.

The figure looked like a woman, but it was too fast. It leaped into the city, took off and landed two or three times, and then disappeared.

"Someone assassinated Dong Zhuo?"

Xun Yu asked, "The Grand Tutor's people?"

Cao Cao frowned, "Perhaps, but she came at the wrong time. After Dong Zhuo was assassinated, it would be difficult for him to fall for our trick again. This assassin ruined our plan."

(End of this chapter)