Volume 5 The Flame of the Burning Han Chapter 72

When the first soft and warm rays of sunlight in the morning sprinkled evenly on the earth, a low trumpet suddenly sounded in the distance. The earth shook gently, and countless hooves and footsteps converged into an endless echo of muffled thunder, and on the horizon, among the light dust, rows of foot riders appeared, stepping on neat and regular steps, slowly driving away. Judging from its boundless size, its number has reached at least forty or fifty thousand.

Almost at the same moment, on the other side of the army, the sound of golden drums was loud, and a huge army was also facing it. But seeing the bright sun in the armor and the long greeting like a forest, countless flags of various colors were waving in the wind, and their momentum was even better than that of the other party.

The horns rose again, and both armies suddenly slowed down, and one cavalry from each drove out of their positions and charged straight towards the enemy.

The two hostile horsemen met in an instant, but they had no intention of fighting each other, only nodded to each other, and then drew their bows and drew the strings at the same time, and shot an arrow in front of them.

The two long arrows shot out in reverse, each drawing a graceful arc, and with a "whoosh" slashed into the earth, falling within five steps of the front row of the two armies.

The two armies stopped at the same time, and for a while, only the flags were heard, the horses neighed, and more than 100,000 soldiers were silent.

In the Western army, more than a dozen generals galloped out of the passage vacated by the soldiers, and silently reined in front of the battle.

Dong Zhuo, dressed in golden helmets and golden armor, followed closely, and he took a few steps forward again under the arch of many generals and waved his hand. A flag commander galloped forward and waved a series of flags at the eastern army.

Soon, the Eastern Army made way like a wave, and dozens of generals rode out, and the first one was Yuan Shao Yuan Benchu, the leader of the Eastern Coalition Army and the self-leader of the Jizhou Assassin History.

The generals of both sides slowed their horses and advanced towards each other.

Dong Zhuo seemed to be calm and unhurried on his face, but staring at Yuan Shao, who was gradually approaching on the opposite side, there was a faint cold light in his copper bell-like eyes.

In just a few days. Rumors spread in Luoyang City, all talking about the mystery of today's son's life experience, and the spearhead was directly pointed at whether Dong Zhuo and Wang Meiren had an unknown private affair back then....... and soon, this rumor spread to the army, and even some generals occasionally looked at Dong Zhuo with some strange and complicated colors.

Dong Zhuo didn't know how the detailed actions sent by the coalition army could achieve such an extent in such a short period of time, but he knew one thing very well...... Among the two most powerful enemies he is currently facing, only Yuan Shao can do this kind of thing! Dong Zhuo knows Yuan Shao too well, and in more than ten years of underground life, Yuan Shao personally issued similar orders. I don't know how many, this is his usual style of being vicious and vicious.

As for the Southern Hawk? Dong Zhuo denied his possibility without even thinking about it...... This kid is a first-class murderer, and he is also a good hand at trickery, but he will never be able to do such a shady thing! Especially the scandal of weaving the first emperor, as we all know, Nanying and the first emperor are like brothers, how could he resort to such despicable means that damaged the reputation of the first emperor?

Shameless! Did you see that you were going to sacrifice the killing weapon of the Son of Heaven to order the disobedient? Dong Zhuo looked at Yuan Shao's gaze and wanted to burst into flames, but there was a sneer on his lips...... Rumors are rumors after all, and the Son of Heaven is still the Son of Heaven. No matter how short you are and how long you are a lotus flower, you don't want to pull down a son of heaven from the throne in three or five days! Let's see how you Yuan Benchu responds today? If one is not handled properly, the name of this traitor and traitor will be detained on your Yuan Shao's head!

Yuan Shao met Dong Zhuo's cannibalistic gaze, and a smile burst out. is like the joy of reuniting old friends and old friends, but it is indescribable in its calmness.

The two groups of men and horses gradually approached, and finally each reined in his horse.

Dong Zhuo was about to speak, when suddenly Lu Bu gently touched his arm from behind. He said in a low voice: "There is no Nanying and Sun Jian!" ”

What the? Dong Zhuo's eyes froze, and the eyes of the yin owl turned in the other party's crowd, taking Yuan Shu, Cao Cao, Zhang Miao and other acquaintances into his eyes. But sure enough, he didn't find the shadow of Nanying and Sun Jian.

He was in a state of shock and hesitation, but he heard that Yuan Shao on the other side had already spoken: "Brother Zhong Ying, don't say goodbye...... At the time of the breakup, you and I were still colleagues of the same heart and auxiliary Han, but when we met again, we were already incompatible! ”

"You?" Dong Zhuo reluctantly retracted his mind, glared at Yuan Shao and said sharply: "Yuan Benchu, your Yuan family has been blessed by heaven, and you have become a model of loyalty and patriotism in the world with the reputation of the fourth and third princes!" And when the Son of Heaven ascended the throne, you brazenly hung up the festival and left, and now you are even more encouraging officials from all over the country to besiege the imperial capital....... you are simply disloyal and unfilial, and pigs and dogs are not as good! ”

He raised his hand, slowly pointed at the Dongfang heroes in front of him, and said proudly: "Thinking about the old relationship between you and me, this official is kind and persuasive...... Immediately disband the rebel army and apologize to the Son of Heaven in person, otherwise once you make a big move, not only will you be ruined and dead, but you will also leave endless infamy for future generations to spur! ”

"Huh? Brother Zhong Ying is really angry! Yuan Shao blinked: "Listening to your tone, it seems that you can completely represent the Son of Heaven?" This can't help but think of a saying that has been widely circulated in recent days...... In what capacity are you talking to us here? ”

When Dong Zhuo heard him say "a widely circulated saying", the sarcasm on his face almost exploded his heart and lungs, but he said proudly on his face: "I want to teach you that by the grace of the Son of Heaven, this official has been awarded the position of one of the princes the day before yesterday, and he enjoys the power to praise and worship the nameless, enter the court, and go to the palace with a sword!" ”

He rolled his eyes and smiled, "That's right! Because of his loyalty to the Son of Heaven, Uncle Yuan Kui and Master Yuan were also awarded the position of one of the princes. This is an unprecedented honor for your Yuan family in more than 100 years! Your uncle and nephew, one of you raised an army and became the leader of the thieves in the world, while the other worked hard and enjoyed honors......"

Dong Zhuo said, and couldn't help but look up to the sky and laugh wildly: "This is really a good story that has been passed down through the ages!" ”

Dongfang Qunxiong heard his words, and couldn't help but change color slightly. The position of the prince refers to the prince above the three dukes, the former Han Dynasty had a Taishi, Taifu, Taibao, and after Emperor Guangwu, there was only a Taifu, and it was not permanent, and I never thought that today's son would suddenly grant the two positions of Taishi and Taifu. Dong Zhuo's dictatorship, it is not surprising that he was awarded the title of Taishi, and it is somewhat intriguing to grant Yuan Kui the position of Taifu...... Yuan Shao was able to mobilize the world's heroes in one voice, what is the basis? Most of it relies on the lofty prestige of the Yuan family for more than a hundred years! Today's contemporary head of the Yuan family, Yuan Kui, has accepted an official position under Dong Zhuo's instigation, does it mean that the Yuan family has been successfully divided?

Just when the heroes were speechless for a while, suddenly a low laughter sounded among the heroes in the east. Then the laughter grew louder and louder, and finally turned into a burst of unbridled laughter.

Everyone looked stunned, but saw Cao Cao smiling on horseback, leaning forward and backwards, and there was a great tendency to get out of control.

"It turned out to be Cao Mengde!" Dong Zhuo's eyes were cold, and he said, "But I don't know why I'm laughing?" Is it so funny for this official to speak? ”

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Cao Cao stretched out his hand to wipe away the tears from the laughter in his eyes, and reluctantly sat upright and said: "I heard Taishi Dong's righteous and strict criticism, and I was taught...... Now there is only one question that is not clear! ”

"Oh?" Dong Zhuo said lightly: "You might as well say it!" ”

"So, me and be blunt!" Cao Cao narrowed a pair of slender eyes, but the light flowed in an instant. He suddenly said coldly: "What kind of thing are you, Dong Zhongying?" A contemptible man in the Northwest, a brainless rough man, and a cruel butcher who loves to kill...... Now that he has changed, he dares to preach wantonly in front of me and other loyal ministers and righteous men of the Han Dynasty? The crown of the monkey in "Historical Records" doesn't it refer to you? ”

As soon as he said this, the audience fell silent.

Dong Zhuo's side was so angry that he couldn't speak for a while, and even Dongfang Qunxiong was dumbfounded, as if he had re-acquainted himself.

Suddenly. The loud laughter of "hehe", "hehe", and "haha" rang out at the same time, and the coalition forces all laughed and fell.

"Cao Cao!" Dong Zhuo's eyes were fierce, and he said fiercely: "Are you looking for death?" ”

"Come on! Who to scare? Cao Cao sneered: "Between you and me, who doesn't know who?" Believe it or not, I'm going to stab you the next day when I'm free? ”

"I'll tell you the truth! Dong Zhuo dog thief! He said with a murderous face: "Since I escaped from Luoyang that day. You sent people to chase and kill all the way, and killed my dear friend Qin Shao, and I, Cao Cao, have sworn to the sky that I will never share the sky with you from now on! ”

Listen to his gritted teeth and bitter words. Not only did Dong Zhuo shiver, but even Yuan Shao was also cold.

On that day, Cao Cao, Sun Binshuo, and Huang Zhong were in charge of the Huiren House in the Heavenly Stems Branch, and there were countless elite killers under their command. The assassination of various masters and local dignitaries is innumerable...... Now although he has not made achievements for a long time, and the family of the association has disappeared, the poisonous oath he made under his anger still makes the hearts of those who know the details of it terrified for a while.

The atmosphere in the arena suddenly fell silent again, and finally someone couldn't help but break the silence.

Yuan Shu coughed lightly and said, "Brother Meng De is angry...... The personal grudge between you and Dong Thief can be put aside for the time being, and today you still have to focus on national affairs! ”

"Not bad!" Yuan Shao also came to his senses, and he pointed out with his halberd: "Dong Zhuo, you are in a high position, killing Zhongliang, burning the palace, raping the palace maids, and excavating the imperial tomb, its evil disasters and ghosts, the emperor and the earth have been insulted, but the resentment of the gods and the grief and indignation of the people have nowhere to accuse." Now, we and other benevolent and virtuous people are heartbroken, gathered here, determined to resign themselves and fight crimes, and will restore our Han world...... I advise you to condemn yourself, so that you will not die without a place to be buried! ”

"High-sounding...... Dong Zhuo's cold laughter was like a whisper from the ghost domain: "To paraphrase what Cao Mengde just said, between you and me, who doesn't know who?" You Yuan Benchu did all kinds of things in the past, only a lot more than me, why are you ashamed to say here? ”

"The most important thing is ......." he raised a finger: "If the Son of Heaven is on my side today, in other words, the righteousness is on my side, you raise troops to besiege the imperial capital, and offend the majesty of the Son of Heaven, you are the rebellious ministers and thieves, and everyone will be punished!" ”

"Humph!" Yuan Shao sneered: "Not to mention whether Dong Hou's position as the Son of Heaven is real?" You deceived Dong Hou when he was young, held the young master hostage, and caused chaos to the dynasty, even if you confuse black and white and refer to the deer as a horse, it is difficult to block the mouth of the world, and it is even more difficult to block the justice of the world! ”

"Humph! Say I'm holding the young master hostage? Dong Zhuo looked up to the sky and smiled: "Then, you might as well invite the Son of Heaven and let you listen to Tianyin!" ”

"What?" Yuan Shao's expression moved: "You really invited out ......"

In the camp of the Dong army in the distance, the banner changed, and a large group of soldiers once again carved out a wide road. In the depths of the wide road, the left side of the yellow house, which symbolizes the honor guard of the Son of Heaven, faintly appeared. (To be continued......)