When Dong Zhuo heard this, he instantly went violently, immediately left the table, drew his sword with a stroke, pointed at Lu Zhi's head and said, "You dare to speak so wildly, what talent do you have, do you want to try the sword in my hand is very sharp?" ”

Dong Zhuo originally wanted to pretend to be kind, so as to leave a kind appearance in front of everyone, but he didn't expect Ding Yuan to be so rude just now.

Anyway, his face was torn, and he simply didn't hide it, as soon as Lu Zhi came up, he directly pulled out his sword.

And Lu Zhi was shocked when he saw Dong Zhuo actually drawing his sword and facing each other, and couldn't help but move a few steps back.

Zu Zhao was originally angry at Dong Zhuo's behavior just now, but now that he saw him swords against his teacher, he was also angry in his heart, and he was even in a hurry.

After hesitating for a moment, he directly pulled out a short sword from between his sleeves and said, "If you dare to hurt my teacher, then I will also let you see if this short sword in my hand is sharp." As he spoke, Zu Zhao picked up a wine bottle, took a short sword and slashed lightly on the wine bottle, and the wine bottle immediately became two halves.

Zu Zhao dared to do this, in fact, it didn't all rely on enthusiasm and recklessness, he thought, anyway, now that Dong Zhuo has also shown his sword, if someone wants to punish him with this, Dong Zhuo will bear the brunt of it. Moreover, it is not like at the beginning, there is no voice against Dong Zhuo, and he may not fall behind in terms of momentum.

Sure enough, when they saw the short sword in Zu Zhao's hand being so sharpened like clay, everyone looked at him in surprise, and even faintly showed admiration in their eyes.

Dong Zhuo was also surprised, but he took advantage of his own strength, so he angrily reprimanded: "The Son of Heaven has ordered that you are not allowed to bring weapons into the palace, but you secretly brought in a short sword, is this the opposite?!" ”

Zu Zhao raised his head to the sky and let out a long roar, and said coldly: "You are only allowed to come in with the long sword in your hand, and I am not allowed to come in with the short sword?" What is the rationale for this? And you said that you want to abolish the Son of Heaven, and we are waiting to defend the Son of Heaven, who is the escort and who is the opposite, isn't this obvious? He said in one sentence the fact that although everyone dared not speak, they all knew the truth.

Dong Zhuo listened to Zu Zhao's words, became furious, stepped forward, and pointed his sword at Zu Zhao, thinking that this would make him subdue. But how could a character like Zu Zhao succumb just because he was being held up with a long sword?!

Not only did he not give in, but he was not afraid, but he also took a step forward, aiming the short sword in his hand at Dong Zhuo's long sword, with a pair of "If you dare to move me to try, I will fight with you immediately, it's a big deal, the fish will die, the net will be broken, and the jade will be burned".

When everyone saw that the two of them were tense, they could immediately make a move, and the tension of this situation was far greater than when Ding Yuan and Dong Zhuo confronted each other. Suddenly, they didn't have the heart to watch the excitement, and immediately got up to persuade them.

Although Dong Zhuo itched the root of this Zu Zhao's hatred, although he tore off his face, it was impossible to really kill him on the spot. Therefore, under the persuasion and scaffolding of the people, he also went down the steps.

Dong Zhuo didn't snort coldly until he returned to his position, and put down the sword in his hand heavily.

And Zu Zhao also withdrew the short sword in his hand at this time, but he still glared at Dong Zhuo angrily.

Dong Zhuo was already unhappy with him, but now that Zu Zhao was glaring at him, he was even more unhappy, glaring at him fiercely, with undiminished murderous intent in his eyes.

Situ Wang Yun saw that the two of them were still red-eyed and refused to give in, so he hurriedly came out to make peace, and said: "Don't talk about state affairs after drinking, why don't you just disperse today, how about discussing it another day?" He said this in the form of a proposal, which not only saved Dong Zhuo's face, but also gave all his colleagues who wanted to leave a good excuse. Zu Zhao secretly exclaimed: This is really a long-sleeved person who is good at dancing.

And when everyone saw that Wang Yun opened his mouth first, they all got up and responded.

Dong Zhuo looked at the people who echoed him, and then looked at Zu Zhao, and knew that there was no point in continuing this banquet, and it was completely impossible to approve of the matter of abolishing the young emperor and setting up a new lord, so he got up angrily and walked out of the imperial garden without looking back.

As soon as Dong Zhuo left, everyone couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. But because this palace is his territory after all. There must be his eyeliner, so everyone doesn't dare to show too much emotion on their faces.

However, there are naturally those who are not powerful, Zu Zhao snorted disdainfully, turned around and asked Lu Zhi: "Teacher, you have nothing to do." What he was most worried about just now was what Dong Zhuo's thief would do to the teacher. After all, the open gun is easy to dodge and the dark arrow is difficult to defend, and the sword is not matched, what if it is poisoned?!

Lu Zhi shook his head disapprovingly, and said with a smile: "You really underestimate the teacher, I am also in and out of the battlefield, bloody against the enemy, rolling on the line of life and death, just Dong Gongming just now?" Don't worry, this doesn't scare the teacher, otherwise where will the old face of the teacher go. ”

Although he said that, Lu Zhi was still very happy in his heart. First, it was because Zu Zhao had just confronted Dong Zhuo for himself and Rise, which showed that this person values love and righteousness; The second is that he dared to do this when everyone dared not speak out, which shows that he is not afraid of power and has not lost his manly integrity.

Zu Zhao smiled and said, "It's the student who is rude, please don't blame the teacher." Although this is a polite remark, he said it sincerely, with a good attitude, and this low-lying appearance made Lu Zhi feel that he was modest and respectful, and there was still something to blame him in his heart.

Lu Zhi raised his hand and patted him on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "It was really not wrong to give you the word Liechen back then. The future of this great Han country still has to be protected by loyal and brave warriors like you. ”

Zu Zhao lowered his head and smiled, he was ashamed in his mouth, but he secretly thought in his heart: "The country of this great man has existed in name only, it is completely rotten wood that cannot be carved, and the mud can't support the wall." Now that Sheji is dead, I can't keep it even if I have the heart, but I'm willing to fight. ”

After that, the people said something inconsequential to each other, and then they got up and left the Imperial Garden, and dispersed.

Wang Yun also appreciated Zu Zhao's behavior just now, and felt that he was a malleable talent. Therefore, after leaving the palace gate, he invited Lu Zhi and Zu Zhao to his house to sit together. First, it is to connect with this pair of masters and apprentices, and secondly, I want to see Zu Zhao's character again.

Lu Zhi was also going to go, however, just before he could say yes, Zu Zhao took over and said that he still had some things on his hands that needed to be dealt with first, and when he was busy with the things at hand, he would definitely go to see him.

When Wang Yun saw him say this, he couldn't force it, but just exchanged a few words of greeting and told Zu Zhao to come.

After saying goodbye to Wang Yun, Lu Zhi was somewhat puzzled by Zu Zhao's behavior, because Zu Zhao didn't have anything to do at all, why would Lu find such a reason to shirk Wang Yun's invitation? He asked: "Liechen, this Wang Yun is also one of the few loyal martyrs in the country, since he invited you, why do you want to find a way to shirk it?" ”

Zu Zhao said: "If you go back to the teacher, it's really not that I don't want to go, but it's not appropriate to go now." The phrase 'priority to be dealt with' is not a casual excuse, but I really have something. ”

"Things? What's the matter? Hearing Zu Zhao say this, Lu Zhi was even more puzzled.

"I think it's better to go and see Ding Yuan first!" Zu Zhao spoke his mind.

Lu Zhi asked puzzledly: "Why is this?" "Lu Zhi is just a military general in the end, and he still doesn't know much about this strategy, of course, this may also be because Zu Zhao's brain is too good, but it seems that he can't do it.

Zu Zhao said: "The teacher also saw it just now, Ding Yuan is also a loyal martyr, and he has the courage to compete with Dong Zhuo's thief. However, I don't know if Teacher Lu Dao noticed that the general behind Ding Yuan, his name is Lu Bu, the word Fengxian, is really a fierce general who is unparalleled in the world. ”

Lu Zhi groaned for a moment and touched his chin slightly, as if recalling the previous events. After a while, he nodded and said: "When Ding Yuan and Dong Zhuo started just now, he stood beside Ding Yuan, Dong Zhuo and other veterans who galloped on the battlefield couldn't get close to Ding Yuan's body, it can be seen that this Lu Fengxian is really a little powerful." ”

Zu Zhao bowed slightly, and then said seriously: "Let's go to see Ding Yuan first, and let Na Lu Bu bring a force to fight against Dong Zhuo tomorrow, Dong Zhuo has already known how powerful Na Lu Bu is today, and when he fights tomorrow, he will definitely be frightened." This will also ease his arrogance and dampen his spirit, so that we will have more time to come up with good solutions. ”

When Lu Zhi heard this, he couldn't help but nod and exclaimed: "Liechen, you are meticulous in your observations, and your analysis is also thorough and straightforward, what a rare talent!" ”

"Teacher, you praise it!"

Lu Zhi has never been a person who is good at hiding: "Eh, don't be modest at this time. Dong Gongming was so arrogant during the banquet, and Ding Yuan and I both offended him head-on, and if we wanted him to make no moves, we naturally had to file his sharpness, otherwise we would definitely be caught off guard by him. Your hand is not only a delaying tactic, but also a precautionary measure! It's not an exaggeration to say that it's clever. ”

"The students are terrified."

Since they had the same idea, Zu Zhao and Lu Zhi walked to Ding Yuan's house together.

After the two of them arrived outside Ding Yuan's house together, they asked the family to go and report. The two stayed at the door for a while, and then saw Ding Yuan come out.

Ding Yuan also heard about what happened later, and felt that they dared to resist Dong Zhuo and were like-minded people, so when they heard that these two people were coming, they hurriedly came to greet them, and they also had a smile on their faces.

Let's say that Ding Yuan welcomed the two in, entered the lobby, and after sitting down, Ding Yuan asked the servants to serve some wine and dishes to entertain the two, but they were all very light things, and there was no luxury. It can be seen that this person is really honest and honest as an official, and he is an upright person, seeing this, Zu Zhao and Lu Zhi are also secretly respectful in their hearts.

"Lord Lu, Liechen, I am very honored to have the two of you here, but I am really sorry that there is no good wine and meat to entertain the two of you." Ding Yuan looked slightly embarrassed.

Lu Zhi said with a smile: "Now the ministers of the court and the central government are as honest as adults, and there are a few people who are dedicated to the Han Dynasty." Liechen and I admired your loyalty and courage, so we came to visit. We are so grateful that we can accommodate us. ”

Zu Zhao also agreed: "Lord Ding is dedicated to the country and the people, and his heart can be learned. Today's Dong Zhuo's words, no one in the ministers dared to object, only you, my lord, were the first to come out and reprimand Dong Zhuo's bad behavior, such a heroic spirit is really admirable. ”

After the two of you praised Lu Zhi with a word, Zu Zhao planned to turn the topic to the main topic mountain, he looked at Lu Bu standing behind Ding Yuan, and said: "This is Lu Fengxian, who is unparalleled in force and invincible in the world, right?" ”

Ding Yuan smiled: "It's Xiao'er, does Liechen also know about him?" ”

Zu Zhao said: "Lu Fengxian's bravery, I have heard it a long time ago, how can I not know? I saw him rival Dong Zhuo's servants during the banquet before, and I wanted to talk to him and drink together. It's a great honor to finally meet each other, and I wonder if we can sit down and have a drink together. ”

When he said the last thing, he naturally asked Ding Yuan. In front of the master, it is already a little too much to praise his generals so much, if you don't say so to improve the status of the master, it is easy to be suspicious.

Listening to Zu Zhao's words, Lu Bu had a hint of joy on his face, but Ding Yuan didn't say anything, he didn't say anything, just stood quietly.

"Feng Xian, since the martyrs have said so, you can sit down and have a drink with us." Ding Yuan saw that Zu Zhao spoke in moderation, and his heart was also comfortable, and he thought that at the banquet before, thanks to Lu Bu, it was okay to sit down and have a drink together, even if he agreed.

Lu Bu was very happy in his heart, and bowed down and said, "Thank you, father." After speaking, he stood on the wall and sat next to Ding Yuan.

Zu Zhao saw that people were sitting still, so he took the wine bottle and said: "Lord Ding is loyal and brave, the martial arts of the first brothers are unparalleled in the world, this cup, I respect you." ”

Ding Yuan said: "Liechen is really polite. I heard that after I left, you and Dong Zhuo's thief directly pulled out their weapons and faced each other, I also admire you very much, this cup, let's do it together. ”

After listening to Ding Yuan's words, the four of them raised their glasses and drank together, and after drinking, Zu Zhao said with some regret: "I really hate that I didn't stab that thief to death with a knife." ”

Lu Zhi also said in a mournful voice: "Now that Dong Zhuo is so domineering, he will definitely cause trouble to the dynasty in the future, I am afraid that his evil deeds will not be less than ten permanent servants, if he is not removed, it will really be endless troubles." ”

Ding Yuan said hatefully: "It's a pity that this thief's army is stationed in the city, otherwise the thief really wants to kill him directly." ”

"If you want to get rid of Dong Zhuo, it's not impossible. It just depends on whether Lord Ding and Brother Fengxian are willing to cooperate. Zu Zhao followed the good temptation and went towards his predetermined goal sentence by sentence......

"As long as I can kill the old thief, I will not hesitate to give up my life, Liechen, if you have any plans, just say it quickly, I will do my best to cooperate, and I will definitely get rid of that old thief first and then quickly." Ding Yuan has hated Dong Zhuo since the banquet, and he can't deal with it quickly, and now that Zu Zhao has put forward such an idea, he naturally raised his hands in favor and quickly agreed.

Zu Zhao was also very happy when he saw Ding Yuan's reaction like this, he was a little worried at first that Ding Yuan would not agree, and he also prepared a lot of reasons to persuade him, but he didn't expect the other party to agree.

Without further ado, Zu Zhao went straight to the topic: "Brother Fengxian is invincible in the world, no one is fearless, one person can be worth thousands of troops and horses, even if Dong Zhuo has more people, he is also afraid of three points." This can be seen at today's banquet. Speaking of this, Zu Zhao paused, his eyes swept over everyone, and when he saw the smug look in Lu Bu's eyes, he continued-

"What I mean below, it's better for Brother Fengxian and me to take an army to challenge the thief, to see if he dares to fight, if he dares, he will directly take his head, if not, it is better to deter him, let him not mess around, a few of us also have time to prepare, think about what can be done to get rid of him."

Ding Yuan listened, agreed, stroked his palms and sighed: "Wonderful! What a good strategy to attack, retreat and defend! Immediately, he turned to Lu Bu and said, "Fengxian, then you can take an army and go to fight with the Liechen, see if the thief dares to fight, if he dares to fight, kill him directly." ”

"Yes, I will immediately pick a team of horses." Lu Bu was really praised by Zu Zhao and Lu Zhi, and felt that he really had the courage of ten thousand people, and he couldn't wait to start a war to make a show.

With that, he said goodbye to Zu Zhao and them, and went to order troops.

Not long after, Lu Bu recruited an army of 1,000 people to wait outside the door. Ding Yuan immediately got up, put on his battle robe, and also went out to fight together, Zu Zhao took Zhang Yuan and followed Lu Bu and Ding Yuan together.

On the way, Zu Zhao said that Lu Bu was brave, how unparalleled he was in the world, and said that he made a move to take Dong Zhuo's head, which was a matter of exploring the bag and taking things. Lu Bu was overjoyed, promising that as long as Dong Zhuo dared to come out, then he would definitely kill him.

Not long after, Ding Yuan's army arrived at the city, and Lu Bu stepped forward and scolded loudly.

However, although Dong Zhuo came to the DPRK not long ago, this eyeliner was laid a lot, and when Ding Yuan's army set off, someone had already reported the situation to Dong Zhuo. Unexpectedly, Dong Zhuo was furious after hearing this, and the little Ding Yuan dared to come to die, so he immediately put on his battle robe and took Li Ru and others to open the city gate to fight.

Seeing Dong Zhuo coming, Ding Yuan scolded loudly: "The country is unfortunate, and the eunuchs are in power, so that the people are miserable. If you don't have the size of the merit, how dare you talk about abolishing it and want to mess with the court? ”

Without waiting for Dong Zhuo to reply, he only heard Lu Bu roar, and rushed up with Fang Tian's halberd, Zu Zhao and Zhang Yuan also slapped their horses together, bound to kill Dong Zhuo.

When Dong Zhuo saw Zu Zhao and the others, he immediately panicked, turned his horse's head, and retreated without a fight.

Where are Zu Zhao and the others willing to give up, they immediately waved their troops to chase and kill, and they have been out of the city, however, there is Dong Zhuo's army stationed outside the city, and they are considered to be many people in the city, but once they go out of the city, the situation is reversed - they are too few and are killed by Dong Zhuo's army.

However, Dong Zhuo was frightened by this, but he did not dare to chase and kill back, but set up camp thirty miles outside Chen, in order to enter again.

Zu Zhao was extremely depressed in his heart, and he wanted to directly stimulate Lu Bu to kill Dong Zhuo, but in the end he failed.

So now it seems that the next thing is that Li Su will come to divide Lu Bu, and it should be the rhythm of Ding Yuan's death. Thinking about it in his heart, it seemed that he had harmed Ding Yuan, and he couldn't bear it, so he took Zhang Yuan to ambush at the gate of Lu Bu's camp, planning to kill Li Su first as soon as he saw him, as long as he didn't let him see Lu Bu, then he wouldn't be divided.

Zhang Yuan asked Zu Zhao puzzled: "My lord, how do you know that someone in Lu Dao will come to divide Lu Fengxian and Ding Jianyang." ”

Zu Zhao said: "I heard that Li Su and Lu Bu have some friendship, and Dong Zhuo is ambitious, and the intention of setting up a new emperor is not to drink but to drink in the world, and now the generals under his command are probably not more courageous than Lu Fengxian, and they must want to take him under his command." In this way, the most suitable person to lobby is naturally Li Su, if you don't believe it, you will wait and see. ”

Zhang Yuan still didn't want to believe it in his heart, although Zu Zhao's analysis seemed to have some truth, but why did he conclude that someone would definitely come to lobby Lu Bu? However, having said that, it is not surprising to say that someone really came, after all, Lu Bu is indeed brave, and he also knows this, but Zu Zhao dares to assert that it must be Li Sulai, which makes him very surprised, and he can't believe it in his heart.

Sure enough, it was just getting dark, and I saw several sergeants escorting one person to Lu Bu's camp. Zhang Yuan saw that it was indeed Li Su, the tiger general under Dong Zhuo, and he was shocked in his heart, and admired Zu Zhao's materiality like a god.

"General, that Dong Zhuo's command is really here, and it is Li Su, the general of the Tiger Ben Zhonglang!" Zhang Yuan couldn't help but exclaim, "General, you are really a god!" How can you predict the prophet! ”

"Actually, it's not an unpredictable prophet." Zu Zhao was a little embarrassed at this time, but he still lied, "There are antecedents and consequences in this, if you scrutinize it carefully, you can know the mystery and come to this conclusion." ”