"Ye Zhao... dare not accept the order!?" When he learned that Ye Zhao refused to hand over the military power, Liu Xie's tender face showed an incredible look.

In his impression, Ye Zhao has always been a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty. During the reign of Liu Hong or Liu Bian, Ye Zhao would implement any order without hesitation. Therefore, Liu Xie believed that Ye Zhao would not disobey his orders.

But the fact is that Ye Zhao disobeyed without hesitation this time, and it was very straightforward.

"Yes, Ye Hou did not recognize this edict." Li Ru took the edict to Liu Xie's desk and looked down at Liu Xie. There was a bit of threat in this word.

During this period, the little guy was not at ease and was very respectful to Dong Zhuo on the surface, but secretly, he often contacted some scholars and won people's hearts.

He is the emperor, and these things are not difficult to do. Unfortunately, he is young and cannot figure out the overall situation and can only use some tricks. However, he did not know that with the current situation in Luoyang, even Ye Zhao admitted that Dong Zhuo's general situation had been achieved. How could a few "famous scholars" who only know how to talk big can turn it around?

Li Ru looked at Liu Xie with a little sympathy. His tricks were self-defeating, but they didn't know that in their eyes, they were just jokes.

Even so, the alert that should be given must be given. This little emperor should be allowed to see the reality clearly. Without Dong Zhuo, he was nothing, and the princes in the world did not even recognize its legitimacy.

Liu Xie was a little panicked when facing Li Ru's eyes. He hated this feeling, but he could not hide his fear.

"I have something important to do, so I will leave first." After a slight bow, Li Ru turned around and left without waiting for Liu Xie's reply, leaving Liu Xie alone sitting in the Jiade Hall.

What should I do?

Liu Xie looked at Li Ru's back as he left, his eyes became cold. Ye Zhao refused to admit his status. Do you still think that Liu Bian is more suitable for this position than me? Since that's the case...

Li Ru did not care about Liu Xie's thoughts. Now in Luoyang City, Liu Xie is just a symbol, and it is not important in itself. He must try his best to persuade Dong Zhuo to reach a settlement with Ye Zhao. Otherwise, if Ye Zhao stays in Luoyang for one day, Hulao Pass will be in the hands of Ye Zhao. Not only will they not be able to rectify Luoyang drastically, but they will also face attacks that the princes of Guandong may launch at any time.

Li Ru had similar thoughts before. After seeing Ye Zhao this time, this idea became even heavier. There was no necessary conflict between the two sides. Dong Zhuo's current goal is the world, not Ye Zhao. Even though Ye Zhao is powerful, it becomes insignificant compared to the overall situation of the world.

"This matter will take me a few days to think about it." Dong Zhuo looked at Li Ru's serious expression. This was the first time Li Ru talked to him with such a solemn and even serious attitude. In the past, no matter how big the dilemma was, Li Ru was a calm expression. Everything could be easily resolved in his hands. This forced Dong Zhuo to carefully consider Li Ru's suggestions. However, Dong Zhuo was really reluctant to let go of the soldiers in Ye Zhao's hands. If he could annex Ye Zhao's soldiers, then the soldiers in his hands would really look down on the world.

"Father-in-law, although Ye Zhao is weak now, he can attack and retreat or defend. It is not easy for us to kill him, but it is easy to lose his soldiers and generals. On the contrary, if he is put in the Central Plains, how can Ye Zhao support these 30,000 troops without foundation? He will definitely find a base. Although it is not our army, it can help our army's cholera Central Plains princes, making them have no time to be enemies with our army. If my father-in-law wants to accomplish great things, how can he get involved in some trivial matters?" Li Ru looked at Dong Zhuo still hesitating, and couldn't help but say anxiously, his voice a little more anxious.

"Let me think about it for a few more days. Is this matter not urgent? How could the princes of Guandong be so fast?" Dong Zhuo said impatiently: "But I have ever had all the land in Guanzhong?"

Li Ru sighed helplessly and nodded, "Most of it has been obtained by our army, so we can ensure that the roads in Luoyang in Xiliang are smooth, and all counties along the way are included in our army. However, there are still Baibo thieves who are disturbed. General Niu Fu has been sent to take charge, so it should be fine."

Dong Zhuo nodded. Niu Fu was also his son-in-law. Although he was not as knowledgeable as Li Ru, he was quite brave and had elite soldiers and generals under his command. With him in charge, he would feel relieved: "Then let's order Guo Si to lead his army to join us. In addition to the necessary garrison troops in the Western Liang Dynasty, the rest were transferred to Guanzhong to prevent the lives of those scholars from being in chaos."

Seeing that Dong Zhuo avoided talking about Ye Zhao's affairs, Li Ru could only sigh in his heart and bowed: "Father-in-law, now my father-in-law is full of power, but many scholars are dissatisfied. At this time, my father-in-law should recruit some famous scholars for his father-in-law to attract people's expectations!"

Li Ru naturally knew the shortcomings of Dong Zhuo’s military pointed out by Ye Zhao. If Dong Zhuo wants to dominate the country, his current power is enough, but if he wants to sweep the world, scholars must pass this level.

"Famous scholar?" Dong Zhuo sighed quietly when he heard this, shook his head and smiled bitterly, "It's hard!"

"Father-in-law thought, what about Cai Yong?" Li Ru suddenly smiled.

"Cai Yong?" Dong Zhuo raised his eyebrows when he heard this: "It's enough for everyone to look forward to it, but will he agree?"

Cai Yong is not only Ye Zhao's mentor, but also a firm imperial party. During this period, he has been openly accusing Dong Zhuo of some government orders and the style of the Western Liang army several times. If Dong Zhuo had not been afraid of his reputation and Ye Zhao was looking at him, Dong Zhuo really wanted to kill this old guy.

"Father-in-law, what does it have to do with whether he agrees or not?" Li Ru smiled.

"You mean..." Dong Zhuo was slightly stunned, as if he understood.

"The father-in-law can show him favors, and invite him every day to have a banquet, and then give him a title. If Cai Yong does not agree, he will force him with the emperor's edict. The man is foolish and loyal, and he will definitely fall into a trap. Regardless of whether he is willing to serve his father-in-law, in the eyes of others, Cai Yong is also the one who is in the eyes of others. As for whether Cai Yong himself is willing, what is the difference between us? What we use is the person's expectations, not himself!" Li Ru smiled.

"Good!" Dong Zhuo nodded and smiled when he heard this, "I followed Wen You's words."

For a while, Dong Zhuo would call Cai Yong alone to the mansion for a banquet every day with the emperor's decree. Within one month, he promoted Cai Yong's official position three times in a row and became the minister of the service. Although Cai Yong had a cold face from beginning to end every time he had a banquet, Dong Zhuo didn't care. He still had a small banquet every three days and a big banquet every five days. After listening to Li Ru's plan, he sent someone to collect ancient books and send them to Cai Yong's mansion with great fanfare.

Although Cai Yong had seen the clues, it was too late. In the eyes of the scholars in Luoyang, Cai Yong had obviously turned against him. Even if he had understood, he would not come out to point out the secrets and offend Dong Zhuo at this time.

"Li Ru's methods are not bad! His mentor is in danger!" After Ye Zhao received the news, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly. In this way, Cai Yong was really unaware of Dong Zhuo's fall in the future. It would be fine if the Western Liang army was in power, but if it was generally in power by scholars in history, Cai Yong would probably be the first to be used to sacrifice flags. And when Cai Yong was killed by then, no scholar would stand up for him again.

"Lord, I'll take someone to rescue the old man!" Dian Wei stepped forward and bowed.

"This is not a disaster of swords and weapons. There is no point in saving this way. Dong Zhuo is forcibly tying his mentor to his side!" Ye Zhao shook his head and sighed. This is an open conspiracy, which is a human heart. Even if you see through or even say it out loud, it is useless. Everyone has already attributed you to being betrayal. Under inertial thinking, no amount of evidence is useful.

"Man's words?" Dian Wei widened his eyes when he heard this: "How can that thing tie someone up?"

"People's words are sometimes more terrifying than iron chains!" Xu Rong looked up and looked at Ye Zhao.

"General Xu seems to be a person with a story." Ye Zhao looked at Xu Rong in surprise, and could clearly feel that Xu Rong was feeling a little depressed at this moment.

Xu Rong shook his head and didn't say anything. During this period, he did a good job under Ye Zhao. He has now been officially promoted to the lieutenant of the school and led a military force to the city gate. However, it is no longer the main responsibility. On weekdays, Ye Zhao would call him together when discussing military affairs or communicating his experience with generals. Although Ye Zhao seems to be a little out of power now, Xu Rong feels that he is still very comfortable under Ye Zhao's command. Moreover, with his observation of Ye Zhao, he doesn't think that Ye Zhao will remain so weak.

"What should I do?" Dian Wei looked at Ye Zhao.

"If Dong Zhuo is not dead, his mentor will not be in trouble!" Ye Zhao shook his head and smiled, "The situation has been completed, and we can't do anything. Let's discuss this matter later. Please..."

While he was talking, he saw a personal guard outside the camp coming in and bowed and said, "Lord, there is Beigong Guard asking for a visit."

"Beigong Wei?" Ye Zhao was stunned when he heard this, and stood up and said, "Please please!"

Soon, Li Shuxiang was wearing soft armor, wearing a bronze mask, carrying a spear, hanging a sword on her waist, and taking agile steps.

"Last general Li Shuxiang, see your lord!" Li Shuxiang bowed to Ye Zhao.

"Don't be polite, get up and talk." Ye Zhao stretched out his hand to help him and said to Li Shuxiang.

"Here!"

"But something big happened in the palace?" Ye Zhao asked, looking at Li Shuxiang.

"I don't know if it's a big deal. Before, the minister Zhou Lichen of the State Councilor was ordered by the emperor to offer wine to King Hongnong. General Ren felt something was wrong, but the other party had the emperor's decree in hand, so we couldn't force an obstacle. General Ren dragged him on the grounds of interrogation, but it couldn't be delayed for too long. General Ren came to tell the lord how to deal with this matter?" Li Shuxiang bowed.

"Sales wine?" Ye Zhao raised his eyebrows when he heard this, and suddenly his expression changed. He suddenly stood up and said, "Xu Rong Fangyue!"

"The last one is here!" Xu Rong and Fang Yue suddenly stood up.

"Change all the troops into the city, and within one hour, ensure that the West Gate and Beigong are open!" Ye Zhao said in a deep voice.

"Here!" Xu Rong, Fang Yue stood up and took the order and left without saying a word.
Chapter completed!