Hearing that Dong Zhuo was going back to Luoyang, Li Ru was the first to come out to oppose it, and urgently shouted: "Lord, don't do it!" If you abandon the Tiger Prison Pass, the Kwantung Thief Army will inevitably break through the pass, and at that time, there will be no place for me in the world! ”

"Do you want me to watch my mother and granddaughter fall into the mouth of the tiger and not save them?"

Dong Zhuo asked sharply, he was cruel to others, and even disregarded people's lives, but he was a very filial son to his elderly mother.

"Lord, those who achieve great things are not informal, and women and children are ......"

Syllable!

A loud slap made Li Ru staggered back two steps, and blood spilled from the corner of his mouth, which showed the strength of Dong Zhuo's slap.

"Li Ru, use your brain to speak in the future!" Dong Zhuo's face was gloomy, staring at Li Ru like a foraging black bear, ready to devour him at any time.

He often calls Li Ru 'virtuous son-in-law', and this time he also called Li Ru's name.

Li Ru covered his swelling and aching face, and a ruthless color flashed in his eyes, and then he hid it well, and responded timidly: "Confucian, I know that I am wrong." ”

"Inform the Flying Bear Army to go to Luoyang overnight with this Taishi." Dong Zhuo, who was dressed in armor, gave the order and prepared to leave.

"Taishi, after you leave, who should be in charge of this tiger prison?" Someone whispered.

Tomorrow, the Kwantung princes will attack again, if there is no general in the Guanshang, they will inevitably fight separately, in a mess, and if they cannot coordinate and resist, they will most likely be broken by the Kwantung princes.

When Dong Zhuo heard this, his footsteps froze in place, and with a pair of thick eyes like fish, he glanced around the people in the tent.

These generals have followed Dong Zhuo for many years, and Dong Zhuo also knows them well, and his strength is still brave, that is, the commander is mediocre, a little clever, but not enough to take on the responsibility of commander.

At this time, Dong Zhuo remembered a person, who was also a Zhonglang general under his command, Xu Rong.

When he first entered Luoyang, Dong Zhuo not only incorporated Luoyang's army, but also unexpectedly discovered such a talent as Xu Rong, and it took a lot of effort to take him for his own use.

Dong Zhuo once talked with Xu Rong, and the more they talked, the more speculative they became. Dong Zhuo praised Xu Rong a lot, saying that he had the style of a general and liked him very much.

Capable people are often excluded, and Niu Fu and Li Wei don't want to see Xu Rong, and try every means to squeeze him out of Luoyang City.

The internal contradictions of the Xiliang Army belong to internal contradictions, but in terms of major factions, Niu Fu and others belong to the Xiliang faction, and although the Luoyang Army where Xu Rong is located, although they are all under Dong Zhuo's banner, they are on the same page on weekdays.

Later, Dong Zhuo was addicted to pleasure, and gradually forgot about this person.

At the time of crisis, Dong Zhuo remembered him.

It just so happened that Xu Rong was in Yanshi not far from this at this time, and he had more than 4,000 soldiers and horses in his hands.

Dong Zhuo asked Xu Rong to be summoned and let him sit in the Tiger Prison.

Xu Rong was grateful for Dong Zhuo's kindness in knowing and promoting, and was willing to fight to the death for Dong Zhuo, but when he heard this task, he politely refused: "Dong Gong, the last general has mediocre qualifications, and I am afraid it will be difficult to take on this great responsibility." ”

Dong Zhuo can entrust such an important task to himself, which also shows Dong Zhuo's trust in Xu Rong, but Li Dao and Guo Yan are different, they have always been at odds with Xu Rong, and they will not listen to him at all.

They will not be able to follow orders, and this battle will basically be lost.

Therefore, Xu Rong would rather listen to orders as his generals than take on the responsibility of commander.

Dong Zhuo reviewed the generals present, and also knew that his subordinates were all unruly and would not obey Xu Rong at all.

Fu Jie was given to Lu Bu, and he became a meat bun and beat a dog, and there was no return.

Dong Zhuo took off the sword on his waist and said in a solemn tone: "This is a time of critical survival, this responsibility can only be entrusted to you Xu Rong, if you still have me as a master in your eyes, don't shirk it again." ”

Saying that, Dong Zhuo glanced back at Li Dao, Guo Yan and others, and handed the treasure knife to Xu Rong: "This is the Taishi's favorite seven-star knife, tomorrow you will guard the city, if there is anyone who does not obey the order, you can immediately kill it!" ”

The seven-star knife was handed over to Xu Rong, which was tantamount to giving him the right to cut first and then play.

"The last general will definitely live up to the expectations of the master!" After receiving the Seven Star Knife, Xu Rong's resolute face was full of awe.

Dong Zhuo nodded, he was relieved a lot, and said to the generals behind him: "You must also stick to your respective posts, don't be lazy, this master will return soon." ”

"Obey!" Li Dao and others responded at the same time.

Outside the tent, the Flying Bear Army was assembled, which was the most elite cavalry under Dong Zhuo. Its speed is as fast as flying, and its combat effectiveness is as strong as a bear, so it is called 'Flying Bear'.

Dong Zhuo's fat body climbed onto the back of the horse, if it weren't for the war horse under the crotch but the Xiliang Divine Horse, the ordinary war horse would have been pressed down by Dong Zhuo.

"Sons, follow this master towards Luoyang, march!"

Dong Zhuo roared, pulled the reins of the horse, and rushed out first, and the five thousand horsemen behind him galloped wildly.

…………

Tiger prison to Luoyang, more than 200 miles.

Because it was a night road, and the area around Gongxian County was full of mountain roads, when Dong Zhuo arrived at Luoyang City, it was already the next day (about 3 o'clock).

"Taishi, the city gate east of Luoyang is wide open, and there are no guards in sight." The sentinel who was exploring the way came back to give a report.

Dong Zhuo arrived at the city with the cavalry, but there were no lanterns and candles at the head of the city, and it was difficult to see whether there were ambushes hidden in the city with the dim moonlight in the sky.

Dong Zhuo wanted to urge the horse in, but Dong Min, who was next to him, stepped forward to stop Dong Zhuo and dissuaded him: "Brother, the gate of Luoyang City is wide open, I am afraid that there will be fraud." It is better to wait until dawn before entering the city. ”

"Shu Ying, Lao Niang and Bai'er are all in the city, how can you feel at ease as a brother?"

Dong Zhuo couldn't wait, and rushed directly into the city with his men and horses.

Unexpectedly, there were no ambushes in the city, and there were many traces of swords from battles on the ground and walls, as well as mottled blood stains from drying.

The city was desolate, and the breeze swept the fallen leaves from the streets and flew in the air.

Dong Zhuo went straight to his Taishi's mansion, and such a loud noise naturally woke up the old lady and little granddaughter in their sleep.

With the support of the maidservants, the old lady walked into the hall with her little granddaughter, and after seeing Dong Zhuo who was sitting, Dong Bai suddenly threw himself into Dong Zhuo's arms and shouted happily 'Weng Weng'.

The old lady was also full of kindness, and asked Dong Zhuo: "Zhong Ying, why are you back?" ”

"The child is very worried about his mother, so he came back to see it." Seeing that his mother and granddaughter were safe, Dong Zhuo was a lot more relieved.

"Don't worry about my old wife, I'm in good health, I don't have to worry about food or clothing, not to mention that I have Bai'er by my side to talk. You, go busy with your family and country. ”

The old lady who was named 'Chi Yang Jun' said.

People outside said that Dong Zhuo was not good, and although Dong Zhuo repeatedly ordered him, there were still some gossips that reached the ears of the old lady.

In the eyes of the old lady, Dong Zhuo is just her son, filial to himself, and promising.

She is too old to take care of other things.