[{"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-9":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},2112194,3441,"Chapter 9","three-kingdoms-humiliated-by-the-coalition-i-def-chapter-9",9,"\u003Cp>Gu Yi and Li Ru’s origins are also very similar; both are mud-legged commoners looked down upon by the Guandong noble masters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, Li Ru looks at Gu Yi with appreciation, not jealousy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing his eldest son-in-law say this, Boss Dong nods in deep agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Gu Yi is indeed a person of overflowing talent; our Xiliang Army needs to absorb this kind of fresh blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wenyou, what kind of official position do you think this old man should confer upon him to make it appropriate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This matter actually makes Dong Zhuo a bit troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Dong Zhuo’s side, the principle followed is that merit must be rewarded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The contribution Gu Yi made is indeed worthy of reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the key to the problem is that there is currently no suitable position within the Xiliang Army to confer upon Gu Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dong Zhuo feels that the positions that are too low would wrong Gu Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why does Father-in-law have to be so troubled?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Official positions and the like—are they really that important?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ru smiles slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once these words are spoken, Dong Zhuo is instantly enlightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s right!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, the positions of the hundred officials in the imperial court are much higher than those of the Xiliang generals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what is the use of that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This era is an era of competing to see whose fist is harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dong Zhuo occupies Luoyang, controls the Han imperial court, and holds military power in his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining group of imperial officials, no matter how high their positions are, have to submit to Dong Zhuo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to official positions, what is more important is the power one holds in one’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Lord, Gu Yi is a young talent worth winning over; he can be treated as one of our own.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If this son-in-law remembers correctly, Miss Bai’er seems to have reached the age for marriage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn’t Father-in-law say before that you were worried about Miss Bai’er’s marriage?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Gu Yi possesses talent, and according to Hua Xiong, he is also handsome and elegant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why not let Miss Bai’er and Gu Yi get to know each other?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ru states all his intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone else were to talk about Dong Bai in front of Boss Dong, Boss Dong would definitely be very angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Li Ru is different; he is both a strategist and his eldest son-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the saying goes, a son-in-law is equivalent to half a son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Dong’s two sons are both gone, which made Boss Dong experience the sorrow of a white-haired person sending off a black-haired person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only descendant left by his son is this granddaughter, Dong Bai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is precisely because of this that Boss Dong dotes on Dong Bai to the extreme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It just so happens that Dong Bai has reached the age for marriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her marriage naturally became a matter of concern for Boss Dong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Dong does not look favorably upon ordinary people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the Xiliang Army, there are only rough men; Boss Dong does not want to marry his precious granddaughter to this group of guys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, the Gu Yi recommended by Li Ru truly speaks to Boss Dong’s heart!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS: Handsome readers, please cast a flower or an evaluation ticket; I will gallop at full speed to write more chapters to repay all you handsome guys!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Dong Bai is currently in Luoyang City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi, however, is on the front lines at Sishui Pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dong Zhuo and Li Ru intend to wait until the campaign concludes before letting the two meet, to facilitate further contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing the discussion about Dong Bai and Gu Yi, Dong Zhuo turned his head and said to Li Ru:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Hua Xiong mentioned in this battle report that the next target of the Guandong rebels is very likely to be Hulao Pass.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wenyou, what is your take on this matter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Li Ru pondered for a moment and then replied:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father-in-law, the Guandong rebels have suffered heavy losses from this night raid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But more importantly, the morale they had gathered with such difficulty has suffered a devastating blow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If they cannot find a way to rally their morale in a short time,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"this so-called coalition will likely disband on its own.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sishui Pass is heavily guarded and is difficult to capture.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Hulao Pass currently has no confirmed commander, so it will inevitably become the primary target for this group of Guandong rebels.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General Hua Xiong was able to think of this point; he must have been prompted by Gu Yi, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahahaha, indeed, nothing can be hidden from Wenyou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides this, Hua Xiong also recommended himself, hoping to serve as the commander of Hulao Pass.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sishui Pass will be left to Hu Zhen, Zhao Cen, and others to hold.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dong Zhuo laughed heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Between his brows, he did not hide his appreciation for Hua Xiong and Gu Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under normal circumstances, the coalition of lords should break through Sishui Pass first before proceeding to attack Hulao Pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But thanks to the efforts of Hua Xiong and Gu Yi, the coalition of lords was unable to capture Sishui Pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To boost morale, they were forced to leave a portion of their soldiers behind to continue pinning down the defenders of Sishui Pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main force is heading toward Hulao Pass, which is closer to Luoyang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the original history,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>this coalition of lords is now completely at a disadvantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attacking Hulao Pass is not for the purpose of capturing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is to boost the morale within the coalition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father-in-law, I am afraid the position of commander at Hulao Pass cannot be given to Hua Xiong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would have thought that just as Dong Zhuo intended to agree to let Hua Xiong transfer to be the commander of Hulao Pass, Li Ru suddenly raised an objection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Dong Zhuo looked puzzled and asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is Wenyou worried that Hua Xiong is not steady in his duties?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With Gu Yi providing him with strategies, Hua Xiong shouldn't lose Hulao Pass even at his worst, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no, no, Father-in-law has misunderstood his son-in-law.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With Hua Xiong and Gu Yi, these two, Hulao Pass is absolutely secure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How should Lu Bu, Xu Rong, and the others conduct themselves?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Dong Zhuo fell into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ru is truly worthy of being the \"Grand Steward of the Xiliang Army.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When analyzing problems, he considers them quite comprehensively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Xiong represents the direct line of the Xiliang Army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Bu represents the Bingzhou Army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Rong represents the Luoyang Imperial Guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(PS: Xu Rong is not a direct subordinate of 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.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Dong Zhuo entered the capital, all three of these forces were under his control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But wherever there are people, there is a world of conflict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three factions look at each other with disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>",1185,"2026-06-16T09:19:20.127Z","2026-06-16T10:29:10.858Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","5b8590b7d394f1fb1715b2f47911b0967ea5e868dbe485adf4d176c4da104468","three-kingdoms-humiliated-by-the-coalition-i-def-chapter-10","three-kingdoms-humiliated-by-the-coalition-i-def-chapter-8",1103,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthree-kingdoms-humiliated-by-the-coalition-i-def-cover.jpg"]