Chapter 18: Is Boss Dong going to take the field himself

Dong Bai was currently in Luoyang City.

And Gu Yi was on the front line at Sishui Pass.

Dong Zhuo and Li Ru intended to wait until the campaign ended before letting the two meet, to facilitate further contact.

After finishing the discussion about Dong Bai and Gu Yi, Dong Zhuo turned his head and said to Li Ru:

"By the way, Hua Xiong mentioned in this battle report that the next target of the Guandong thieves is very likely to be Hulao Pass."

"Wenyou, how do you view this matter?"

Hearing this, Li Ru pondered slightly and then replied:

"Father-in-law, the Guandong thieves suffered a night raid this time, which can be called a heavy loss."

"But more importantly, the morale they had gathered with such difficulty has suffered a devastating blow."

"In a short period of time, if they cannot find a way to make their morale recover,"

"this so-called coalition will likely dissolve on its own."

"Sishui Pass is guarded by heavy troops and is difficult to conquer."

"But Hulao Pass currently has no confirmed garrison commander, so it will inevitably become the primary attack target for this group of Guandong thieves."

"General Hua Xiong was able to think of this point; I presume it was also due to Gu Yi's guidance?"

"Hahahaha, as expected, nothing can be hidden from Wenyou."

"Besides this, Hua Xiong also recommended himself, hoping to serve as the garrison commander of Hulao Pass."

"Sishui Pass will be left to Hu Zhen, Zhao Cen, and others to hold."

Dong Zhuo laughed heartily.

Between his brows, he did not stint on his appreciation for Hua Xiong and Gu Yi.

Under normal circumstances, the coalition of lords should have broken through Sishui Pass before continuing to attack Hulao Pass.

But thanks to the efforts of Hua Xiong and Gu Yi, the coalition of lords was unable to conquer Sishui Pass.

In order to boost morale, they were forced to leave behind a portion of their soldiers to continue pinning down the defenders of Sishui Pass.

The main force would head to Hulao Pass, which was closer to Luoyang.

Compared to the original history,

this coalition of lords was now completely at a disadvantage.

Attacking Hulao Pass was not for the sake of conquering it.

It was to boost the morale within the coalition.

"Father-in-law, the position of garrison commander of Hulao Pass cannot be given to Hua Xiong."

Who would have thought that just as Dong Zhuo intended to agree to let Hua Xiong transfer to be the garrison commander of Hulao Pass, Li Ru suddenly raised an objection.

Hearing this, Dong Zhuo's face showed confusion, and he asked:

"Is Wenyou worried that Hua Xiong is not steady in his work?"

"With Gu Yi there to devise strategies for him, even at his worst, Hua Xiong wouldn't lose Hulao Pass, would he?"

"No, no, no, Father-in-law has misunderstood this son-in-law."

"With Hua Xiong and Gu Yi, these two people, Hulao Pass is absolutely secure."

"But..."

"How should Lu Bu, Xu Rong, and the others conduct themselves?"

The words fell.

Even Dong Zhuo fell into silence.

Li Ru was worthy of being the "Grand Steward of the Xiliang Army."

When analyzing problems, he considered things quite comprehensively.

Hua Xiong represented the direct line of the Xiliang Army.

Lu Bu represented the Bingzhou Army.

Xu Rong represented the Luoyang Imperial Guard.

(PS: Xu Rong was not a direct subordinate who followed Dong Zhuo; before Dong Zhuo entered the capital, he already held the position of General of the Household, with a rank equal to Lu Zhi, and could be considered an important general under He Jin.)

After Dong Zhuo entered the capital, all three forces were under Dong Zhuo's control.

But wherever there are people, there is a world.

The three forces did not look favorably upon each other. ===== CHAPTER 19 =====