Chapter 1779

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Hanzhong, Zhang Lu's mansion.

Upon learning that Dong Zhuo's envoy had been expelled by Liu Yan, Zhang Lu felt both indignant and fortunate. Indignant at Liu Yan's arrogance and unreasonableness, and fortunate that he had chosen to form an alliance with Dong Zhuo.

"Mr. Jia, Liu Yan's actions are undoubtedly a declaration of war against us." Zhang Lu said to Jia Xu, who had come to visit, "My Five Pecks of Rice Sect in Hanzhong will certainly do our utmost to fight side by side with the Grand Tutor."

Jia Xu smiled: "It is very good that Sect Leader Zhang has this determination. However, we still need to act cautiously. Liu Yan has considerable military strength under his command, so we must not underestimate the enemy."

Zhang Lu nodded: "Mr. Jia, rest assured, I, Zhang Lu, am not a reckless person. I will reorganize my army and prepare for war, waiting for the Grand Tutor's order."

Seeing this, Jia Xu felt secretly satisfied. He knew that Zhang Lu had completely stood on Dong Zhuo's side, which was of great benefit to their plan for the southward march.

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As time passed, the situation between Yizhou, Hanzhong, and Chang'an became increasingly tense. Dong Zhuo continuously prepared for the southward march, Zhang Lu reorganized his army and prepared for war in Hanzhong, and Liu Yan intensified his defense of Yizhou.

A contest concerning the pattern of the world was quietly unfolding. And in this contest, everyone was fighting for their own interests and beliefs. Whether it was Dong Zhuo's ambition, Zhang Lu's desire for independence, or Liu Yan's duty to defend the land, all would become key factors in this contest.

And behind this contest, there were countless strategists planning and countless soldiers fighting in blood. Their fates would also change with the results of this contest. In this great war concerning the world, everyone was writing their own legend... ===== CHAPTER 1780 =====