Li Hao didn't care about Dong Zhuo's gift at first, because when he thought that Dong Zhuo had already given it to him from Xiliangjun, what else could he get.

It was only soon that he realized his mistake and was even more shocked by Dong Zhuo's generosity.

All the officials in the court who were deeply involved in the Kwantung Alliance were either liquidated or imprisoned by Dong Zhuo. Especially those members of the royalist party are the top priority of Dong Zhuo's cleanup.

For a time, people's heads were rolling and blood was flowing like a river.

In just a few days, the positions of the three princes and nine kings in the court were one-third empty.

And Dong Zhuo's unscrupulous killing caused panic among the courtiers.

Under the bloody terror deliberately created by Dong Zhuo, Li Hao, as the only minister in the court who dared to wrestle with Dong Zhuo, naturally attracted the attention of countless people.

Especially when many important ministers of the DPRK and China were either dismissed from their posts by Dong Zhuo or wantonly killed by him, Li Hao's importance became even more prominent.

Under the shroud of bloody terror, officials of all sizes in the DPRK and China chose to seek refuge in Li Hao.

Whether it's true or not.

For a time, Li Hao's prestige in the court was in full swing, and he even faintly formed a party of power with himself as the core.

Of course, this faction of forces currently only exists because of Dong Zhuo's bloody terror, and it is far from being as reliable as imagined.

In 190 A.D., in May of the first year of the first peace, it was also called the bloody May by later generations.

According to recorded statistics, as many as 532 Han courtiers were killed in May of the first year of Chuping, including many of the court's bigwigs at the level of three princes and nine secretaries.

June 6.

The courtiers, who couldn't bear it under Dong Zhuo's high-pressure rule, finally chose to break out in silence.

A military coup d'état with Li Hao as one of the leaders and the soldiers of the Sili Lieutenant Department as the main force soon swept Luoyang.

In the early morning of the 8th, it was not dark.

The soldiers of the Sili Lieutenant Department took control of the West City Gate of Luoyang in the shortest possible time, and then Zhang Liao led 5,000 troops into the city on the order of Li Hao. Si Li's lieutenant department and Zhang Liao worked together to disarm the city guards stationed in Luoyang, and took control of all the main roads in the city in time.

And Li Hao personally led the army to raid Dong Zhuo's mansion.

This coup d'état, which should have been difficult in the prediction of the Chinese military force in North Korea, went smoothly beyond everyone's expectations. In the process of the coup d'état, neither the soldiers of the Sili Captain Department nor the Bingzhou Army led by Zhang Liao encountered any decent resistance.

In just half a day, the situation in Luoyang has undergone an earth-shattering reversal.

Dong Zhuo, who was once invincible, became a prisoner, and Lu Hao, a seventeen-year-old court lieutenant in the Three Kingdoms era, saved the Han Dynasty with a legendary record.

For the Chinese military officials of the DPRK, this was a perfect coup d'état, but also a brilliant victory.

When the situation stabilized, the sound of artillery battles in Luoyang City was deafening, and laughter spread to every corner inside and outside the city. And they will never know. The hidden story behind this coup d'état, and Li Hao's deal with Dong Zhuo.

Prime Minister's Office.

Dong Zhuo looked at Li Hao, who was dressed in general armor, without the slightest fear and worry about facing death, only relief and relaxation.

He smiled reluctantly and said in a low voice, "I hope Zhijie won't forget our agreement." ”

Li Hao's mood was a little complicated, looking at Dong Zhuo, who was about to die, he suddenly felt a sense of desolation that an era was about to end.

No, the end of the old era is just the beginning of a new one!

My era has just begun!

Li Hao quickly abandoned the useless entanglement in his heart and returned to his previous decisiveness again.

He said: "Xiangguo is recuperating here with peace of mind, and I will send Cai Yong to guard it." ”

There are too many people in Luoyang City who want Dong Zhuo to die, and before he completely takes over the Xiliang Army, Li Hao can't let Dong Zhuo die like that.

Cai Yong is Dong Zhuo's hand, although Cai Yong was reluctant to Dong Zhuo's invitation at the beginning, but after getting along for more than half a year, Cai Yong no longer has the fear of Dong Zhuo, but has a little more sense of forgetfulness.

With Cai Yong guarding here, at least Li Hao is more reassuring than others.

Dong Zhuo bowed slightly, and then closed his eyes tiredly.

Li Ru stepped forward and said respectfully, "Lord." ”

Li Hao and Li Ru walked out of the room and said, "The front line has been arranged. ”

Li Ru said respectfully: "Half a month ago, I sent a letter to Dong Min and Niu Fu with the order of Xiangguo, and I just received a reply from them yesterday, and I am willing to obey the order of the court captain." ”

Dong Min is Dong Zhuo's younger brother, and Niu Fu is Dong Zhuo's son-in-law.

Just as Dong Zhuo's most trusted strategist Li Ru was his son-in-law, the army of tens of thousands was too large, and Dong Zhuo was also not at ease about handing them over to outsiders, so he led some of the elites with his younger brothers Dong Min and Niu Fu.

Although because the abilities of the two are not outstanding, Dong Zhuo did not arrange as many direct soldiers as Li Dao, Guo Yan and others, but they were also close to half of the elite of the Xiliang Army. Even to a certain extent, Dong Min can directly rule Li Dao and others when necessary.

Dong Min and the two surrendered, which means that Li Hao has controlled nearly half of the Xiliang army.

As for why Li Dao, Guo Yan and others were not notified first, it was naturally because Dong Zhuo was not confident that they would choose to surrender.

Li Hao's eyes narrowed slightly, showed a satisfied smile, and ordered: "Okay, send an order to Dong Min to summon all the Xiliang troops to temporarily garrison the Tiger Prison Pass." ”

"Whoa."

Li Ru answered, and then carefully proposed: "General, military power is the most important thing. Wen You is afraid that it will change later, and the generals may have other ideas. ”

"Other ideas." Li Hao raised his eyebrows slightly, and was silent.

Li Ru explained: "General Guo Yan was born as a horse thief, good at drinking, short-tempered, and has a strong habit of rivers and lakes. General Li Dao has soft ears and is easily influenced by others.

The minister was worried that if General Guo Yan heard that something had happened to Xiangguo, he might do something drastic. With the prestige of General Dong Min, I am afraid that he will not be able to suppress Guo Yan and others now. ”

Li Hao muttered: "In this case, I will personally go through this matter." ”

What the!

Li Ru's face was full of astonishment, and he suddenly became anxious.

Li Hao was in the city, and those who opposed Dong Zhuo did not dare to act rashly. Once Li Hao left, Li Ru had to wonder if those courtiers who had been suppressed by Dong Zhuo would do anything bad.

Moreover, Li Hao, as a commander, easily went to the front line to make risks, which was also a little unwise in Li Ru's opinion.

A gentleman does not stand under a wall, and so should a monarch.

He said anxiously: "Please also ask Tingwei to think twice, now that the city is in ruins, you are needed to take command."

If you leave at this time, Wen You is afraid that the disaster in the city will be even greater. And although Dong Min and General Niu Fu were willing to serve as Ting Wei, there was no news from Li Dao, Guo Yan and others.

The situation on the front line is unknown, you are a daughter, why take risks. ”

Li Hao understood Li Ru's worries, and said with a smile: "It is precisely because the situation on the front line is unclear that I need to go in person. Don't worry about the affairs in the city, I will arrange for Zhang Liao to be stationed here. He's a smart guy and knows what to do. ”

When Li Ru heard this, he could only smile bitterly.