Chapter 176

"The rest of the generals will perform their duties!"

"Understood!"

Liu Bei turned and went next door, to Bai Yuekui's office.

Bai Yuekui also knew the news that Liu Bei was going on an expedition.

Seeing Liu Bei arrive, she let out a miserable cry.

"Even a donkey on a production team isn't this tired; you didn't leave until this morning..."

Liu Bei...

"What are you thinking? I have important business for you to do!"

Bai Yuekui said 'oh'; so she had misunderstood.

Liu Bei whispered instructions.

"The people you planted among Li Jue and Guo Si can be reeled in; this matter is very important... go finish it yourself."

Bai Yuekui couldn't bear it.

"Do we really have to do this? He's still a child."

Liu Bei heaved a sigh.

"Your moment of hesitation could result in thousands of people suffering."

"This is very important!"

Bai Yuekui nodded.

"I'll set out immediately!"

Liu Bei nodded.

"You must be careful yourself."

"Mm."

The livestream room exploded instantly.

Netizens from all countries were complaining.

"The Big-Eared Thief is indeed treacherous while appearing loyal!"

"The Big-Eared Thief is too good at acting; an actor!"

"Others just snatch the Emperor, but he wants to kill the Emperor!"

"This move of pulling the firewood from under the cauldron, leaving no one else to play, is too ruthless!"

Netizens from the Xia Kingdom were defending Liu Bei.

"This is a struggle for hegemony; do you think it's playing house?"

"Don't naively think that loyalty and benevolence alone can conquer the world."

"Cao Cao Aman hasn't killed few people either!"

"I never expected Liu Bei to be gentle and elegant usually, but he's also a ruthless person when he gets ruthless."

"These advisors have 800 schemes in their hearts; it's amazing!"

On the road from Emperor Hongnong to Luoyang,

Dong Cheng and others were escorting Emperor Liu Xie as they fled.

Dong Cheng cupped his hands.

"Your Majesty, it won't be long before we reach Luoyang!"

Dong Cheng had just led troops to defeat the pursuit by Li Jue's subordinates, and thinking of the Emperor's promise to appoint him General of the Guards upon reaching Luoyang, his spirit instantly lifted.

"The Emperor hasn't married yet; I'll marry my daughter to the Emperor then, haha."

"That waste Fu Wan also wants to marry Fu Shou to the Emperor? My daughter is beautiful and moving, talented and virtuous; she will definitely not lose to that Fu Shou!"

Liu Xie, in the carriage, although young, was not low in political intrigue, having secretly promised Dong Cheng, Fu Wan, and others official positions to escape Chang'an.

"Once I reach Luoyang, I will summon the warlords from all over to serve the King and revitalize my Great Han."

"Kill!"

"Snatch back the Emperor!"

Battle cries came from behind.

Dong Cheng looked and cursed inwardly.

"It's the cavalry of Wu Xi, Guo Si's subordinate; quick, defend!"

Hundreds of cavalry rushed up instantly.

They brandished their weapons, directly scattering the formation of Dong Cheng's subordinates.

A round of chaotic killing.

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

Arrows flew everywhere.

Blades, spears, swords, and halberds!

Soon, hundreds lay on the ground, having lost their lives.

Dong Cheng was hit by several arrows, fighting to the death without retreating!

Suddenly, from the Emperor's carriage in the distance, a eunuch screamed.

"Your Majesty!!"

Everyone had a bad premonition.

Both sides of the fighting stopped and looked at the carriage.

Emperor Liu Xie had been hit in the face by stray arrows and had no breath left!

"No!" Dong Cheng roared; all his previous efforts had been in vain!

Wu Xi, who led the pursuit, had his expression change drastically; he dared to pursue the Emperor, but he didn't dare to kill him.

He rolled his eyes and shouted,

"Dong Cheng killed the Emperor; all generals, kill Dong Cheng for me to avenge the Emperor!"

Dong Cheng's eyes instantly turned red.

This Wu Xi killed the Emperor, ruined his future, and actually slandered him.

"Wu Xi, pay with your life!"

Both sides fought even more fiercely!

A Xiliang soldier with his face covered in blood, after killing several people, quietly retreated and disappeared into the distant woods.

Cao Cao was galloping across the wilderness with his cavalry.

"My lord, Ding Yuan Shao still hasn't sent troops!"

Cao Cao laughed heartily.

"Ding Yuan Benchu, I thought you were a hero of the age; to be this mediocre is truly cute, haha!"

"My lord, Liu Bei led 5, 00 cavalry and is already crossing the river."

Cao Cao was shocked.

"Quick, absolutely do not let Liu Bei snatch the Emperor!"

Xun Yu gasped for air.

"My lord, we have rushed hundreds of miles overnight, and the soldiers are exhausted."

Cao Cao shook his head.

"Everyone, persist a little longer; once we welcome the Emperor, I will have great rewards!"

"Understood!"

"Clop! Clop! Clop!"

Liu Bei had also crossed the Yellow River by now.

"My lord, His Majesty's carriage is ten miles away, and there is a group of people fighting!"

Liu Bei shouted,

"Everyone, whip your horses; go protect His Majesty!"

"Understood!"

When Liu Bei arrived, everyone discovered that Cao Cao was in a towering rage there.

"What use are you ministers if you can't even protect the Emperor!"

"Come, kill Dong Cheng's entire family!"

Liu Bei drove his horse over and shouted,

"Slow down, Mengde, what are you doing?"

Several old ministers cried out loudly.

"General Liu Xuande, His Majesty was killed by chaotic troops!"

"We deserve to die!"

Cao Cao only then noticed Liu Bei, feeling shocked inwardly, and felt slightly relieved to find Dian Wei and the newly recruited Xu Zhu guarding his side.

Liu Bei ignored Cao Cao and walked a few steps to the corpse of Emperor Liu Xie, instantly bursting into tears.

"Your Majesty, your subject is late!"

"Your subject is guilty; I am a step late!"

Liu Bei's body swayed, nearly fainting.

Fortunately, Zhang Zhang Liao was quick-eyed and helped Liu Bei steady himself.

Those old ministers discussed among themselves.

"Cao Mengde came and started killing, killing Dong Cheng who died protecting the Emperor wasn't enough, and he wants to kill his whole family. General Liu Xuande came and went straight to His Majesty, his grief so profound—Heaven has pity!"

"Who is the loyal minister and who is the traitorous minister is clear at a glance!"

Cao Cao's eyelids twitched; he held his long sword and walked toward Dong Cheng's family.

"Dong Cheng, as General of the Guards, failed to protect His Majesty; you all go and be buried with him!"

A beautiful girl, crying until her face was covered in tears, said stubbornly,

"Cao Cao, my father escorted His Majesty all the way from Chang'an to here, hit by several arrows and with seven or eight sword wounds; it was extremely difficult."

"You, Cao Cao, haven't achieved a single merit, yet you killed my father as soon as you arrived, and now you want to kill my family. What kind of law is this!"

She was Dong Cheng's daughter, the Dong Noble Consort of Liu Xie in history, who was killed by Cao Cao while pregnant after the 'Girdle Edict' incident.

Cao Cao had intended to hold the Son of Heaven to command the warlords.

Yet,

what he got was the Emperor's corpse.

How could he not be angry, how could he not be furious!

"Good, I'll send you to see Dong Cheng!"

Cao Cao swung his long sword, intending to kill the girl!

"Clang!"

A loud sound.

The long spear in Liu Bei's hand was thrown, knocking Cao Cao's long sword away.

"Mengde, Dong Cheng had no merit in protecting His Majesty, but he had toil; killing his family to vent your anger is too much!"

Liu Bei walked over and glared at Cao Cao.

Dong Cheng's family all cried loudly, truly feeling extremely wronged.

Liu Bei waved his hand at them, having Zhang Zhang Liao take them back to his own military formation.

Cao Cao gritted his teeth.

"Liu Bei, what is your intention? Are you hoping His Majesty would suffer misfortune?!"

Guan Yu cursed loudly.

"Cao Cao, my Eldest Brother rushed hundreds of miles overnight to protect His Majesty; what ghost talk are you speaking?"

"Bold, dare to insult my lord!"

The newly joined Xu Zhu roared.

"You are the bold one; what right do you have to speak!"

Liu Bei suddenly stepped forward and kicked Xu Zhu, sending him flying more than ten meters away!

Xu Zhu rolled several times on the ground, spat out a mouthful of blood, and held his stomach; clearly, his ribs had been broken by Liu Bei's kick!

Everyone around gasped.

General Liu Xuande is truly this fierce!

Cao Cao broke out in a cold sweat, only then calming down; this Liu Bei in front of him was a man who could fight ten thousand!

His life was in danger at any moment; one Dian Wei was far from enough to protect him.

He heaved a long sigh.

"Liu Xuande, we both came to protect His Majesty. I was suddenly overcome with grief and indignation at seeing His Majesty assassinated... I was excited."

The livestream room's comments exploded.

"Boss Cao is chickening out!"

"That Xu Zhu is really useless; he was sent flying by one kick from Liu Bei!"

"I can only say Liu Bei is too fierce now."

"Big-Eared Thief, stop acting; you're the one who killed the Emperor!"

"Acting, so good at acting; I wish I could run there and shout to everyone that the Emperor was killed by the Big-Eared Thief's men!"

"Truly a perfect crime!"

"Cao Cao is holding the Emperor's corpse; can he still command the warlords?"