After arranging official business, Lu Yao went offline.

Coming out of the game warehouse, Lu Yao first ordered the nutrient solution online, then took off his clothes and pants and walked into the bathroom to turn on the faucet. The shower sprays cool water. He closed his eyes and let the cool water wash over him from head to toe.

The Yellow Turban Rebellion campaign began months in advance, disrupting his plans.

He originally wanted to take advantage of this time to sweep away the forces led by Chiyang Village and upgrade Xanadu Village to a level 1 town. The biggest and most important aspect of being promoted to a level 1 town is that you can build a primary city wall.

The rudimentary walls were made of stone and were much stronger than wooden walls. Defense is greatly increased. Without siege engines such as ladders, it would be very difficult to break through a level 1 town. When the territory is promoted to a level 1 town, it can be considered to be truly on the right track, and it can survive the massive Yellow Turban Uprising.

However, the battle started early, and the Yellow Turban Army could appear near Xanadu Village at any time. With the current situation of Xanadu Village, it is possible to resist for a while, and the number of Yellow Turban Army exceeds 5,000, and Xanadu Village, which is only a level 3 village, cannot resist at all. According to his estimates, it will only take about three days for Xanadu Village to fall.

Lu Yao is very clear about his shortcomings. Xanadu Village was destined to have no allies from the start. He craves allies, the more the merrier. But he didn't dare to bet. He has been desperate since the start of the service, but he has never dared to let go on the issue of allies.

After the Yellow Turban Rebellion campaign began, after the initial dark period, basically all players looked for allies in each other's surroundings to resist the attack of the Yellow Turban Army. A dozen or even hundreds of bordering player territories form alliances to form a huge defensive circle.

Players on the periphery are under siege by the Yellow Turbans, and players on the inside will provide all assistance, including sending troops. All players know that joining forces is the only option to survive this crisis.

The Yellow Turbans are sweeping across the country, and it is inevitable that countless player territories will fall. Another benefit of Alliances is that allies will help players who have lost territory after the campaign ends. If the player still wants to be a liege, all allies will rebuild the territory for them. If the player is discouraged, they can also take refuge in a powerful ally and become a military commander or strategist.

And Lu Yao no longer hopes to gain allies.

In his previous life, nearly ten years of gaming career taught him what human nature is. Today you may form an alliance to fend off the Yellow Turbans, and tomorrow you may betray your allies for profit. He didn't want to add a huge hidden danger to the future of Xanadu Village for short-term gains. For those forces who covet the key to peace, the last thing they lack is money. It's very easy to buy someone.

Only on your own.

Lu Yao screwed on the faucet, dried his body and walked out of the bathroom. When the ordered nutrient solution was delivered and replenished into the game warehouse, he immediately entered the game.

It's already evening to get back online. Lu Yao appeared in the Lord's Mansion. The snow-stepping black horse, who had already confessed his lord, was the first to come over with small steps. Lu Yao was used to this thing wandering around the lord's mansion, and he didn't put it in the stable.

After playing with the snow treading black horse, Lu Yao patted it on the back. Walking on the snow, Wu Hu was content to explore the lord's mansion by himself. In Lu Yao's eyes, this product is just a child who hasn't grown up, naughty, easy to satisfy, and easy to get rid of.

"My lord."

Ding Yan hurriedly walked in front of Lu Yao, his expression was a little weird, and he wanted to stop talking, as if something strange had happened. After hesitating for a moment, he arched his hand and said, "That Gonggong Cao is here." ”

"Him?" Lu Yao's expression was strange, and he couldn't believe his ears.

At the beginning, the father-in-law Cao was condescending and respectful, and he didn't treat him as a dish at all. After such a long time, this dead eunuch actually traveled thousands of miles from Luoyang to the desolate and remote Zhuya Prefecture. There must be something quirky in it.

"Take me to meet me." Lu Yao pondered for a moment, a flash of joy flashed in his eyes, and he smiled strangely: "This Gonggong Cao may still be a good money boy." ”

"My lord, please." Ding Yan led the way with a smile, and thoughtfully added: "This Gonggong Cao has just arrived outside the village. If you are in such a hurry to come over so late, there must be something urgent. ”

Lu Yao laughed. The more he looked at Ding Yan, the more pleasing he became. He was so considerate that he guessed what he wanted to do, and immediately handed over a knife. It's really convincing to be able to subdue such a subordinate.

As soon as the two of them left the Lord's Mansion, a large group of lanterns in front of them came over. Under the firelight, the Duke of Cao, who had already been regarded as a bamboo pole by Lu Yao, was in a hurry, and Lu Yao could see his frowning brows even if he was so far away.

"I can't meet you from afar, and I ask Envoy Cao for forgiveness." Lu Yao stepped forward with a very low attitude.

"Brother, where do you talk. Do you still need to welcome your brother from afar? When Gonggong Cao saw Lu Yao coming forward, his brows furrowed, and he looked like a good brother.

"Lieutenant Envoy, please." Lu Yao raised his hand and led falsely.

The two sides entered the living room of the lord's mansion, and as soon as they sat down, Gonggong Cao glanced at the left and right. All the retinue immediately retreated. Lu Yao saw it in his eyes and glanced at Ding Yan. The latter understood, and left with a few servants and maids who had come to serve.

Only Gonggong Cao and Lu Yao were left in the living room. Waiting for Ding Yan to lead the people to retreat, Gonggong Cao immediately lowered his voice and said, "Brother, do you know why I came to you in a hurry, brother?" ”

Lu Yao pretended to be puzzled, and after a moment of silence, he also lowered his voice: "Could it be because of the Yellow Turban Thief?" ”

Gonggong Cao high-fived and praised: "Brother is really not an ordinary person. It is precisely because of the Yellow Turban Thief. Today's saint is an accident, Qi He Jin is a general, leading the world's soldiers and horses to eliminate the Yellow Turban thieves. This is a great opportunity, how can I, who is a brother, forget you, brother. If he can grasp this opportunity, he is not lying to be a marquis. ”

"Cao Zhong envoy is not going to laugh. I am far away in Zhuya Prefecture, how can I have the opportunity to go to Beijing again. What's more, I heard that He Jin seems to have asked for a decree to punish my nine clans. Capital...... I didn't dare to go. I just hope that the envoy will have a friendship, and don't reveal the details here. Lu Yao smiled bitterly and refused with his fists.

"Phew, what kind of thing is he?" Gonggong Cao took a sip, clenched his fists and arched his hand in the direction of Luoyang: "Today's saint is wise, how can he let his relatives kill Zhongliang." Brother rest assured, when he came, Jian Huangmen had already asked Zhang Changzhi to intercede with the saint and veto the holy decree. As long as my brother is willing to come to Beijing, my brother and I will keep you safe. ”

"The great kindness of the Yellow Gate, the lonely boat is toothless and unforgettable." Lu Yao was grateful, and suddenly his words changed, he shook his head and said with a wry smile: "It's just that the Yellow Turban Thieves are coming, and I have few soldiers in this Xanadu Village, and the villages can't resist it." I can't leave. ”

Gonggong Cao heard that Lu Yao in front of him only mentioned Jian Shuo, and his old face smiled into a trumpet flower, but when he heard Lu Yao's words later, the smile froze on his face.

Lu Yao pretended not to see Gonggong Cao's face, and sighed to himself: "I don't have to worry about culture. However, the people's heart, public security and urban defense are really troublesome. I wanted to upgrade to a small town and strengthen my defenses before the Yellow Turban Bandits arrived, but the result was ...... Alas, I'm helpless now, and I just hope that the Yellow Turban Thief won't find this place for a while. ”

Gonggong Cao listened beside him, his face uncertain. When Lu Yao's complaint was over, he gritted his teeth, stomped his feet and said, "Okay, my brother will help you against his will this time." Brother, just prepare, I'll figure it out for you. ”

"Thank you, Lieutenant Envoy."