A loud shout was heard from outside the tent, and Li Ru entered leisurely.

Behind him followed a monk with his head bowed and eyes downcast.

"Wenyou, where have you been?"

"Baiye and his men are unable to capture the city, and I was just about to consult you on what good strategies you might have."

Upon seeing that Li Ru had actually brought a monk with him, Dong Zhuo exclaimed loudly.

His words were full of blame.

"Hehe, father-in-law, your son-in-law is indeed going to find a good solution for you!"

Li Ru smiled mysteriously, "And, it already is!"

After speaking, he stepped back so that the monk behind him could be fully seen.

"You're still laughing? Could it be that your brilliant plan is this monk?"

"Are the garrison soldiers in this city Buddhists? If a monk calls out his name, they'll open the gates and let us into the city."

"Stop fooling around, let's get down to business!" Dong Zhuo frowned.

What's wrong with Li Ru today, who is usually so clever and resourceful?

“Father-in-law, I’m not joking. This monk can help you take Dingxiang and become the governor of Bingzhou.”

Li Ru said solemnly.

"Could this monk have some strategy for attacking the city?" Dong Zhuo thought to himself. "Then please tell me, Master."

"If we conquer this city, Master, please feel free to ask for donations."

"Amitabha! This humble monk is a man of Marquis Yinshan!"

Yao Guangxiao chanted a Buddhist prayer, then suddenly opened his lowered eyes. "I have been ordered by Marquis Yinshan to deliver an overwhelming fortune to General Dong!"

Clang clang clang!

Upon hearing this, Niu Fu, Li Jue, Guo Si, and the others were outraged and drew their swords, shouting, "How dare you!"

"court death!"

"Are you out of your mind?"

Dong Zhuo was stunned on the spot, his small eyes blinking on his fleshy face.

He looked at Li Ru suspiciously: "Wenyou, what do you mean by this?"

"Don't you know that we are at war with the Marquis of Yinshan!"

"Father-in-law, please calm down. Let him finish speaking before drawing conclusions," Li Ru said calmly.

Yao Guangxiao arrived in Shanwu from Yunzhong overnight, bringing a large package of gold and silver to Li Ru, explaining his intention to cooperate.

Li Ru found it hard to believe at first.

He never expected that the Marquis of Yinshan would pull such a stunt.

After a quick glance, he understood Liu Wei's purpose in doing so.

Cooperation leads to mutual benefit!

Li Ru immediately agreed to take Yao Guangxiao to see Dong Zhuo, and for the sake of the gold and silver, he also helped persuade Dong Zhuo to accept the cooperation.

"Alright, then I'll listen to what kind of incredible wealth this is!"

Dong Zhuo sneered.

It's highly likely that Liu Wei learned of the attack on Dingxiang and was being held back by the Xianbei people while in Yunzhong.

Moreover, Ding Yuan launched another attack on Yunzhong.

Surrounded by enemies on all sides, Liu Wei had no choice but to send someone to mediate and use delaying tactics.

"Please dismiss your attendants, General Dong!"

Yao Guangxiao remained calm and composed, smiled, and glanced at Niu Fu, Li Jue, and the others.

Dong Zhuo waved for Niu Fu and the others to leave.

snort!

Niu Fu glared fiercely at Yao Guangxiao, then turned and left with his group of generals, leaving only Li Ru and Dong Zhuo inside.

"Now you can tell me!"

Dong Zhuo's face turned grim. "If you're just spouting nonsense, my men will hack you to pieces as soon as you leave here. I can't be bothered with that."

Yao Guangxiao: "..."

He began to explain the advantages and disadvantages, and Dong Zhuo's gloomy face gradually softened, eventually even becoming full of smiles.

Outside the tent, Niu Fu and the others were shouting that they wanted to chop up the monk to vent their anger.

In the past two days, their attack on Shanwu has not only failed to achieve anything, but has also resulted in the loss of thousands of soldiers.

He was thoroughly berated by Dong Zhuo and was extremely depressed.

Now, this man who claims to be the Marquis of Yinshan has been brought to see Dong Zhuo by Li Ru, while they, the military officers, are being sent away.

How could this not make Niu Fu and the others feel deeply humiliated?

But after the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the monk still hadn't come out.

Niu Fu had not received Dong Zhuo's orders, so he dared not enter the tent.

Suddenly, Dong Zhuo burst into maniacal laughter.

"Is this General Dong's hint?" Li Jue asked. "Does he mean for us to go in and kill people?"

"No!"

Niu Fu was even more frustrated. "My father-in-law and this monk seem to be having a very pleasant conversation. It's really strange!"

ah!

Amidst the surprised exclamations of the generals, Li Ru lifted the tent flap and invited Dong Zhuo and Yao Guangxiao out!

"Hahaha! When you return, Master, please give my regards to the Marquis. If you have the opportunity, I will definitely come to visit you."

"There's no need for a visit, lest the court make things difficult for General Dong."

"Then it's settled! I will order the entire army to retreat thirty li!"

"General Dong is very generous! I will send someone to deliver the household registration list of Dingxiang shortly! Please treat the people of Dingxiang well, General Dong."

"Sure, sure! Hahaha!"

"......"

What's the meaning?

Withdrawal of troops?

We're not playing anymore?

Is the general no longer vying for the position of Governor of Bingzhou?

Niu Fu and the others looked at each other, completely bewildered.

After Dong Zhuo had Li Ru escort Yao Guangxiao away, he ordered Niu Fu: "The entire army shall retreat thirty li and set up camp! Await further instructions!"

"What are you waiting for? Go now!"

......

at the same time.

Outside the city of Yunzhong Shaling, there were soldiers and horses, both Han and non-Han.

On Ding Yuan's left and right were Lü Bu and Zhang Yang.

After Zhang Yi was assassinated in Bingzhou, He Jin adopted the advice of his advisors to mediate the dispute between Ding Yuan and Dong Zhuo, and thus came up with this plan.

Ding Yuan was speechless upon receiving the order.

Since things have come to this, we can only play by the rules.

He then ordered the gathering of troops from Xihe, Taiyuan, Shangjun, and other places, totaling 10,000 men.

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