[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-three-kingdoms-the-coalition-insulted-me-so-i-de":3,"chapter-three-kingdoms-the-coalition-insulted-me-so-i-de-three-kingdoms-humiliated-by-the-coalition-i-def-chapter-1091":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Three Kingdoms: Humiliated by the Coalition, I Defect to Dong Zhuo and Marry Dong Bai",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2118527,3441,"Chapter 1091: Calm and Composed","three-kingdoms-humiliated-by-the-coalition-i-def-chapter-1091",1091,"\u003Cp>Looking at the gradually enlightened eyes of Li Ru and Dong Zhuo, Gu Yi secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that his plan had initially been recognized by the two. Next, he needed to refine this plan to ensure it was foolproof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Wenhe (Jia Xu's courtesy name), this mission to Hanzhong is a heavy task.\" Gu Yi turned to Jia Xu, his tone carrying a hint of teasing, but more of seriousness, \"Although Zhang Lu has the heart to be independent, he also needs us to give him a sufficient reason and confidence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Xu gave a bitter smile and shook his head, \"Gu Yi, oh Gu Yi, the tasks you find for me are never easy. However, since it is like this, I can only do it reluctantly. It's just that this wash... oh no, this work of persuading Zhang Lu must give me enough chips.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dong Zhuo laughed heartily and patted Jia Xu on the shoulder, \"Wenhe, rest assured. As long as you can persuade Zhang Lu to become my ally, I will naturally not treat you poorly. The position of Governor of Hanzhong, the title of Marquis of Baishui, plus ten thousand taels of gold—how about that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp glint flashed in Jia Xu's eyes, and he immediately bowed, \"Thank you, Lord Dong, for your great kindness. I will definitely do my best and not fail the task.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ru also added from the side, \"Wenhe, on this trip, you also need to pay attention to the fact that Zhang Lu's mother is in Yizhou. Although Zhang Lu has the heart to be independent, he is deeply attached to his mother, and he may not completely ignore her safety.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Xu nodded, having already made his calculations, \"Mr. Li, rest assured. I know the difficulty of this trip and will definitely act carefully. Zhang Lu's mother might even become a card for us to persuade Zhang Lu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Gu Yi also interjected, \"Also, Mr. Wenhe, don't forget to remind Zhang Lu that Liu Yan's ambition is already clear. If he continues to rely on Liu Yan, he will sooner or later become a victim of Liu Yan's ambition. And cooperating with us can at least preserve the foundation of his Five Pecks of Rice Sect in Hanzhong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Xu smiled slightly, already having a comprehensive plan in mind, \"Gu Yi, you are indeed thoughtful. In this way, I have even more confidence in persuading Zhang Lu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Dong Zhuo waved his big hand, \"Good! Then Wenhe, prepare immediately and set off for Hanzhong tomorrow. Gu Yi, Li Ru, you two assist Wenhe to ensure this trip goes smoothly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you command!\" the three replied in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few days later, Jia Xu, carrying Dong Zhuo's imperial edict and generous gifts, embarked on the journey to Hanzhong. Along the way, he kept calculating how to persuade Zhang Lu—he had to show Dong Zhuo's strength and sincerity, and also let Zhang Lu see the future of cooperating with Dong Zhuo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Jia Xu arrived in Hanzhong and met Zhang Lu. Zhang Lu was both surprised and somewhat guarded about the arrival of Dong Zhuo's envoy. He knew well Dong Zhuo's ambition and also understood the subtle relationship between himself and Liu Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sect Leader Zhang, I have long admired your name.\" Jia Xu smiled and bowed, \"I am Jia Xu, specifically ordered by Lord Dong to come and discuss important matters with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Lu glanced at Jia Xu indifferently, secretly pondering Jia Xu's intentions, \"Mr. Jia has come from afar, and I have failed to welcome you properly. I wonder what advice Lord Dong has?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Xu smiled and took the edict from his bosom, \"Sect Leader Zhang, Lord Dong knows well your prestige and strength in Hanzhong and has specifically appointed you as the Governor of Hanzhong and Marquis of Baishui. This is Lord Dong's sincerity; I hope you will accept it with a smile.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Lu took the edict, glanced at it, and pondered secretly. He knew that although this edict was bestowed by Dong Zhuo, the meaning contained within it was far more than that. He looked up at Jia Xu, \"Mr. Jia, Dong Zhuo is ambitious; how could I not know? This edict is probably a means for Lord Dong to win me over, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Jia Xu was not flustered, but instead smiled calmly, \"Sect Leader Zhang is indeed discerning. However, have you ever thought that Liu Yan's ambition is no less than Dong Zhuo's? If he declares himself Emperor, as his ally, I fear you will not be able to stay out of it, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Lu frowned and, after a moment of silence, said, \"What does Mr. Jia mean by this? Although I have a covenant with Liu Yan, he is, after all, an old friend of my uncle, and my mother is also in his hands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Xu shook his head, \"Sect Leader Zhang, do you know why Liu Yan kept your mother in Yizhou? He is using this as a threat to force you to obey him. But Lord Dong is different; Lord Dong only wishes to form an alliance with you to jointly resist Liu Yan. As for your mother, Lord Dong is willing to send people to negotiate with Liu Yan to ensure her safety.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Zhang Lu's heart stirred. He had indeed been worried about his mother's safety and was well aware of Liu Yan's ambition. If he could form an alliance with Dong Zhuo, he could at least save his mother's life and preserve his foundation in Hanzhong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Jia, is Lord Dong truly willing to form an alliance with me? What are his conditions?\" Zhang Lu asked in a deep voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Jia Xu knew that Zhang Lu was already moved, so he struck while the iron was hot, \"Sect Leader Zhang, Lord Dong only wishes for you to become his ally in his southward march to jointly resist Liu Yan. As for conditions, Lord Dong has no excessive requirements; he only needs you to stand on his side at the critical moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Lu pondered for a moment and nodded, \"Good! Mr. Jia, I am willing to form an alliance with Lord Dong. However, Lord Dong must ensure the safety of my mother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Jia Xu was overjoyed and hurriedly bowed, \"Sect Leader Zhang, rest assured. Lord Dong will definitely send people to negotiate with Liu Yan to ensure your mother's safety. From now on, we are allies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few days later, Jia Xu returned to Chang'an with Zhang Lu's covenant. Upon learning the news, Dong Zhuo was overjoyed and immediately sent an envoy to Yizhou to negotiate with Liu Yan regarding Zhang Lu's mother. At the same time, he also began to prepare for the southward march.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Zhang Lu, after receiving Dong Zhuo's support, also began to reorganize his army and prepare for war in Hanzhong. He knew well that forming an alliance with Dong Zhuo meant a complete break with Liu Yan, but he was already prepared. For the sake of the foundation in Hanzhong and the future of the Five Pecks of Rice Sect, he was willing to fight side by side with Dong Zhuo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A contest concerning the fate of Yizhou and Hanzhong had quietly begun...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 940: Completely Bound\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside Chang'an City, Dong Zhuo's mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wenhe, you have worked hard on this trip.\" Dong Zhuo looked at Jia Xu, who had returned fully loaded, his eyes full of appreciation, \"Zhang Lu's agreement to form an alliance is truly the fortune of our Great Han, and also your and my merit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Xu smiled modestly, \"Lord Dong, you overpraise me. This is all due to your wise decision-making. Although Zhang Lu has the heart to be independent, he is not a foolish person; he knows his situation and knows that forming an alliance with us is the best choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ru interjected from the side, \"Wenhe, on this trip, you not only brought back Zhang Lu's covenant but also brought back a situation—a situation where Yizhou, Hanzhong, and our Chang'an stand in a tripartite balance. This is of great benefit to our future layout.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi also nodded in agreement, \"Indeed, with Zhang Lu as an ally, our path southward will be much smoother. However, I fear Liu Yan will not let it go easily, so we must be prepared to respond.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dong Zhuo snorted, \"That old man Liu Yan, I have long wanted to meet him. Does he think that because Yizhou is a place of natural barriers, I can do nothing to him? Humph, now that I have Zhang Lu as an inside agent, let's see how long he can hold on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Xu reminded, \"Lord Dong, although Liu Yan is ambitious, he also has capable people under his command, so we must not underestimate the enemy. Moreover, Zhang Lu's mother is still in his hands, which is also a major weakness of ours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dong Zhuo pondered for a moment and said, \"Wenhe's words are very true. In this way, you immediately arrange for people to go to Yizhou; on one hand, negotiate with Liu Yan about Zhang Lu's mother, and on the other hand, probe Liu Yan's true strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you command.\" Jia Xu received the order and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yizhou, Chengdu Prefecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon learning that Dong Zhuo had sent an envoy, Liu Yan became secretly vigilant. He knew well Dong Zhuo's ambition and also understood the grievances between himself and Dong Zhuo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zijiang (a strategist under Liu Yan), what do you think is the purpose of Dong Zhuo sending an envoy this time?\" Liu Yan asked the strategist beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zijiang pondered for a moment and said, \"My lord, Dong Zhuo is nothing more than wanting to use the matter of Zhang Lu to probe our army's true strength, or wanting to win over Zhang Lu as an ally for his southward march. We need to respond cautiously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yan nodded, \"I have the same concern. That brat Zhang Lu—I originally thought he would be firmly controlled in my hands, but I didn't expect him to collude with Dong Zhuo. It is truly raising a tiger to cause trouble later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zijiang comforted, \"My lord, do not worry. Although Zhang Lu has formed an alliance with Dong Zhuo, his mother is still in our hands, which is our chip. We can use this to deal with Dong Zhuo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they were speaking, Dong Zhuo's envoy had already arrived at Chengdu Prefecture. Liu Yan received the envoy, and the envoy conveyed Dong Zhuo's wish: hoping that Liu Yan would release Zhang Lu's mother to show his sincerity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yan sneered, \"That thief Dong Zhuo thinks I will be threatened by him? Zhang Lu's mother is in my hands; if he dares to act rashly, I will make her lose her life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The envoy responded neither humbly nor arrogantly, \"Lord Liu, your words are wrong. Lord Dong has no intention of threatening you; he only hopes that you can see the situation clearly. Zhang Lu has already formed an alliance with Lord Dong; if you continue to be obsessed and not realize your mistake, I fear Yizhou will fall into the flames of war.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Liu Yan was furious, \"Bold madman, how dare you threaten me? Someone, take the envoy down and behead him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zijiang hurriedly tried to dissuade him, \"My lord, calm your anger. The envoy cannot be killed. Killing the envoy means a complete break with Dong Zhuo, and at that time, I fear we will be unable to clean up the mess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yan listened to Zijiang's words, suppressed the anger in his heart, and waved his hand to let the envoy retreat. Seeing this, the envoy also knew that his trip was fruitless, so he left Chengdu Prefecture in a huff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside Chang'an City, upon learning that the envoy had been expelled by Liu Yan, Dong Zhuo was not angry but instead laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That old man Liu Yan really cannot hold his temper.\" Dong Zhuo said to Jia Xu and the others, \"Does he think that killing the envoy can show his determination? Humph, he is wrong. This will only make me more determined to march south.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ru echoed from the side, \"Lord Dong's words are very true. Liu Yan's move is undoubtedly digging his own grave. We just need to be prepared and wait for the right time to march south to Yizhou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi also nodded, \"Moreover, Zhang Lu reorganizing his army and preparing for war in Hanzhong also provides us with favorable conditions. We can use Zhang Lu's strength to contain Liu Yan's military forces.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Xu reminded, \"However, we must not let our guard down. Liu Yan has many capable people under his command, so we need to prepare a foolproof plan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dong Zhuo snorted, \"Wenhe, rest assured. Am I, Dong Zhuo, someone who can be easily defeated? Pass my order to prepare for the southward march immediately. I want to let that old man Liu Yan know that Yizhou is not something in his pocket.\" ===== CHAPTER 1783 =====\u003C\u002Fp>",2202,"2026-06-16T10:17:29.323Z","2026-06-16T10:29:14.565Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","0e9072c36e1fce3688d800e65bd478953b206cc817647d32fa74a79822a20933","three-kingdoms-humiliated-by-the-coalition-i-def-chapter-1092","three-kingdoms-humiliated-by-the-coalition-i-def-chapter-1090",1103,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthree-kingdoms-humiliated-by-the-coalition-i-def-cover.jpg"]