Chapter 213

Hanzhong

Inside the Council Hall

After reporting the diplomatic mission to Zhang Lu, Jia Xu, led by Yang Song, went to rest in the city.

In reality.

This time, Jia Xu's target was not Zhang Lu, but Yang Song himself.

Before arriving at the resting place, Jia Xu spoke slowly:

"Mr. Xuanji, the Prime Minister has a generous gift he wishes to present to you."

(Yang Song's courtesy name is not recorded, I just made one up, don't nitpick.)

Hearing the words "generous gift," Yang Song's footsteps stopped instantly.

In his pupils, the shape of copper coins was almost completely visible.

"I wonder what this generous gift Mr. Wenhe speaks of refers to?"

Yang Song asked Jia Xu impatiently.

"Hahahaha, Mr. Xuanji, why don't you return to your mansion and take a look."

"That generous gift has already been delivered to your mansion."

"Of course, that is only one-tenth of the amount."

"After the matter is accomplished, the Prime Minister will give you the other nine-tenths in full!"

Although Yang Song was greedy, he was not a fool.

Jia Xu and Dong Zhuo sending him gifts for no reason naturally meant they had a request.

Yang Song raised his eyebrows slightly and said:

"Mr. Wenhe, I am a person of principle."

"Wealth moves my heart, but my loyalty to my lord is something no one can break!"

"If the purpose of Mr. Wenhe's gift is to make me betray my lord, then please return."

Looking at Yang Song's act of playing dumb, Jia Xu smiled slightly and said:

"Since Mr. Xuanji is so principled, why not return to your mansion and take a look first."

"After looking, then decide whether or not to help me with this favor."

Yang Song had originally wanted to be reserved for a moment.

But then he thought, Dong Zhuo is the Prime Minister of the Great Han, rich as Croesus.

The gift he sends certainly couldn't be ordinary.

Regardless of whether he wanted to betray Zhang Lu, Yang Song decided to see what this "generous gift" Jia Xu spoke of actually was.

However.

When Yang Song returned to his mansion, he was thoroughly shocked by this generous gift!

In the years Yang Song had spent under Zhang Lu's command, the wealth he had accumulated was not insignificant.

But compared to this generous gift presented by Jia Xu, it didn't even count as a drop in the bucket!

Heavens have mercy!

Yang Song had never seen so much money in his life.

In an instant, all principles, all loyalty, all morality, had been thrown to the back of his mind by Yang Song!

Still the same saying.

People who talk about principles.

It's definitely because the benefits weren't enough.

As long as the benefits are enough, to hell with whatever bullshit principles, let them roll as far away as possible!

"What are Mr. Wenhe's instructions?"

"I dare not disobey!"

"Please, Mr. Wenhe, after you return, help me say a few good words in front of the Prime Minister."

Yang Song was completely convinced.

Under the offensive of "money power," Yang Song saw Dong Zhuo's strength.

Compared to Dong Zhuo, what is Zhang Lu?

A wise bird chooses its tree to perch on.

Especially since Dong Zhuo offered such high stakes!

As long as Yang Song wasn't a fool, it was impossible for him to wait for death with Zhang Lu.

Now, by connecting with Jia Xu, turning completely to Dong Zhuo was naturally the best thing.

"Hahahaha, Mr. Xuanji is indeed a straightforward person."

"Since that is the case, I will inform Mr. Xuanji of the next plan."

"Just by facilitating this matter, Mr. Xuanji will be the Prime Minister's number one meritorious official in taking Hanzhong!"

When it comes to the ability to paint a grand picture, Jia Xu is second to none.

Although Yang Song had some talent, it was not much.

With his wisdom, he naturally wasn't much of a match for Jia Xu.

Plus, Yang Song had already accepted the generous gift from Jia Xu.

Soon, he was completely bewildered by Jia Xu's bluffing.

Poor Zhang Lu.

His most trusted confidant and strategist had been thoroughly turned by the old fox Jia Xu.

The fate awaiting Zhang Lu can be imagined as to how terrible it will be.

……

"Hahahaha, Wenhe has already handled Yang Song!"

"Hanzhong can be settled!"

Inside the Prime Minister's Mansion

Dong Zhuo was reading the urgent report Jia Xu had sent back by fast horse, with Gu Yi and Li Ru by his side.

The report stated that Yang Song had been successfully turned.

And on Yang Song's suggestion, Zhang Lu had significantly reduced the number of garrison troops at the front-line Zhuyang Pass!

Zhuyang Pass was the first checkpoint from the Xiegu Road to Hanzhong, and also the most important one.

The significant reduction in the number of garrison troops at this checkpoint meant that the Dong Zhuo army only needed to send a few thousand elite infantry skilled in crossing mountains and ridges to conquer it!

And after taking Zhuyang Pass.

The natural barriers of Hanzhong would be as good as non-existent for the Dong Zhuo army.

"Linzhi, Wenyou."

"Who should be entrusted with leading the troops to conquer this Zhuyang Pass?"

"Do you two have any suggestions?"

Hearing the inquiry, Li Ru shook his head slightly.

Within the Dong Zhuo army, if one were to talk about cavalry commanders, there were plenty.

Lu Bu, Hua Xiong, Li Jue, Guo Si, Fan Chou, Zhang Ji, the ability of these people to command cavalry could be called quite good.

After all.

They had grown up on horseback since they were young, and their fundamental means of survival was cavalry warfare.

But when it came to infantry commanders.

Li Ru could only think of Xu Rong.

However, at this moment, Xu Rong was garrisoning Liangzhou, so naturally, it was impossible to transfer him to the front line for just a Zhuyang Pass.

Therefore, Li Ru could not give any suitable candidate.

And Gu Yi, at this moment, thought of the most suitable infantry commander!

Although this person's official rank was not high.

But when it came to the ability to command infantry.

Among the generals under Dong Zhuo's command, it was hard to find anyone who could be his equal.

Yes, this person is Gao Shun. ===== CHAPTER 214 =====