Chapter 882: Li Ru

Once the players fled, the morale of Dong Zhuo's own troops began to decline.

Under such circumstances, one could easily imagine the consequences for the coalition of warlords, with their morale skyrocketing and their forces several times larger.

Outside Hulao Pass.

As twilight gathered, the warlords' attacks became increasingly fierce.

For a time.

It was a situation of being caught in a dilemma before the majestic pass.

Atop the city tower.

Watching the fierce attacks of the coalition, Dong Zhuo, originally uneasy, looked at Li Ru beside him: "Wenyou... what is the plan for today?"

The threat of the coalition was imminent.

Without a countermeasure, the situation at Hulao Pass today would likely be broken.

It was just a pity.

Although Li Ru could be called a top-tier divine strategist in *Romance of the Three Kingdoms*, he was only a man, not a true god.

In such an environment, a strategy to turn defeat into victory did not exist; at least in this place, Hulao Pass, Li Ru had no good plan.

However.

"My Lord! The pride of our army, General Fengxian, has returned in defeat, and the troops have no heart for battle; there is no way to hold Hulao Pass anymore!"

"Furthermore, not long ago, I received news that a unit of the coalition has launched a surprise attack from Henei, forming a pincer movement with the main coalition force to strike at Luoyang."

Li Ru first analyzed the current situation for Dong Zhuo, then solemnly said: "Your subordinate advises that it would be better to abandon Hulao early to preserve our strength and lead the troops back to Luoyang. This is his original intention."

"Wenyou, what are you saying? Can we run fast enough?"

Dong Zhuo's gaze carried a hint of doubt.

"Of course not; the coalition is currently unstoppable, so we don't need to move."

"Retreat first and then enter, to increase our momentum. Staying in Luoyang, our momentum will be high and arrogant; arrogant troops are bound to be defeated. At that time, our army will fight a bloody path out and will surely deal a heavy blow to the coalition!"

Li Ru was far-sighted, with the air of someone who had victory in his grasp, as if he had already thought of a way to respond.

"You've got it, then? Are you going to strike the coalition hard when the time comes?"

Without giving Li Ru any specific plan, Dong Zhuo just brought it up.

"80% certainty."

Li Ru, thinking it was so, said softly.

"Hmph, from ancient times to the present, there has never been a battle with guaranteed victory. As long as you are 80% sure, I will follow your words and we will withdraw our troops!"

Dong Zhuo had always been convinced by Li Ru's wisdom.

Previously, when Ding Yuan led Lu Bu to march on Luoyang, he had almost pierced through his Xiliang army.

In the end, it was Li Ru who stepped in, turning the tide and trapping Lu Bu, Ding Yuan, and others outside Luoyang, with a great intention to recruit Lu Bu.

That was not the case.

Standing here now, I'm afraid it's no longer Dong Zhuo's patent! ===== CHAPTER 887 =====