[{"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-97":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Three Kingdoms: The Coalition Humiliated Me, So I Defected to Dong Zhuo and Married 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},2117533,3441,"Chapter 97","three-kingdoms-humiliated-by-the-coalition-i-def-chapter-97",97,"\u003Cp>Ma Yunlu successfully entered the Gu residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She became Gu Yi's second concubine.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The pressure on Dong Bai and Diao Chan also lessened with Ma Yunlu's arrival.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Compared to the laughter in the Gu residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Cai residence has been shrouded in gloomy emotions for a period of time recently.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Whether it is Cai Yong, Cai Zhaoji, or Cai Zhenji.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>None of the three could be happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hearing the news that Gu Yi had taken Ma Teng's daughter, Ma Yunlu, as a concubine, Cai Zhenji couldn't help but say anxiously:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Father! If you drag this on, sister will become an old maid!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"And me, is it possible that if sister doesn't marry, I won't marry either?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cai Zhenji's words instantly put pressure on Cai Yong.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cai Yong had always wanted to make Gu Yi his son-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But there was no way, he couldn't compete with Old Dong and Dong Bai.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The position of the primary wife could only be Dong Bai's.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If Cai Zhaoji were to be a concubine, Cai Yong was somewhat unwilling.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But besides Gu Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Looking at the entire Guanxi, I am afraid that no better son-in-law could be found.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>What gave Cai Yong an even bigger headache was.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Besides his eldest daughter, Cai Zhaoji.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His younger daughter, Cai Zhenji, seemed to have become obsessed with Gu Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>There was a strong impulse of \"not marrying anyone but Gu Yi\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Thinking of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cai Yong couldn't help but look up to the sky and sigh:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"What a sin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>.......\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yizhou\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Inspector's residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this moment, Liu Yan is playing with a half-broken snake spear that is already slightly covered in patina.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This snake spear was his weapon when he was young.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At that time, the still-young Liu Yan, holding the snake spear, was like entering no-man's land on the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But so many years have passed, due to old age and infirmity, as well as living in luxury, Liu Yan's martial power is far inferior to before.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>No, to be precise, it is less than one in ten.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And this snake spear, which has followed Liu Yan for many years, also broke into two pieces in an accident three years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But even so, Liu Yan still cherishes this weapon that has followed him for many years.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This is a memory of the old era, a proof that he once fought seven people alone on the battlefield...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A burst of hurried footsteps came from outside the residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Yan temporarily put away the snake spear in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Soon, the Assistant Zhang Song walked in from outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He anxiously reported to Liu Yan:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Reporting to My Lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"General Zhao Chi has been defeated!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"The rice thieves set up many rolling logs and stones in the valley road; General Zhao Chi was careless and fell into them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Losing... more than five thousand troops!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After listening to Zhang Song's report.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Yan was furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He threw the inkstone on the desk with a \"bang\".\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Rice thieves!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Damn rice thieves!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"The reason why this fellow was able to enter Hanzhong was thanks to my support.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"But how did he repay me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Occupying Hanzhong to carve out a territory and blocking my road to the north, he really has his ways!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"And Zhao Chi, he is also a piece of trash!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I gave him forty thousand troops, but he couldn't even walk out of a mere valley road.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"If I were still young at this moment, why would I let this trash lead the army?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Relying on the snake spear in my hand, I would definitely kill the rice thieves until they cry for their fathers and mothers!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Yan was really angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It's no wonder he was so angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Zhang Lu's mother was Liu Yan's old lover, and Liu Yan had always treated Zhang Lu as an \"adopted son\".\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Letting Zhang Lu enter Hanzhong, Liu Yan's original purpose was to control the Five Pecks of Rice sect in Hanzhong through Zhang Lu.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But now.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Zhang Lu led the Five Pecks of Rice sect to declare independence and cut off the road between Shu and Hanzhong.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This made Liu Yan feel a sense of \"all the meat buns were fed to the dogs\" in his heart!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And Zhao Chi?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He was the general he valued the most, promoted many times, and now he has become a top general in the army.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As a result?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Once he fought, Zhao Chi revealed his true colors.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Not to mention losing troops and generals, Liu Yan's face was also lost completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"No, we cannot continue to let this Zhao Chi be the commander.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Yongnian, do you think Wu Yi is suitable?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Yan asked Zhang Song.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although Zhang Song is young.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But the Zhang family is one of the top noble families in Shu.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Plus Zhang Song possesses the ability of \"photographic memory\".\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With the full support of his family, he was already an Assistant of Yizhou at a young age, which can be considered Liu Yan's important assistant.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this moment, hearing Liu Yan mention the name Wu Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Zhang Song was stunned for a moment, then replied:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"My Lord, have you forgotten?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Wu Yi went home to observe mourning half a month ago because his father passed away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"That is to say, Wu Yi is not here now!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hearing what Zhang Song said, Liu Yan finally reacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the two Han periods, \"filial piety\" is the most important virtue.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Wu Yi's father passed away, and he needs to go home to observe mourning.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It is impossible for him to return to Chengdu in the short term, so the matter of commanding the army naturally cannot be handed over to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Yongnian, besides Wu Yi, who do you think is most suitable to lead the army to suppress the rice thieves?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Yan was somewhat troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Zhao Chi has already lost one battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The person leading the army next must be stronger than Zhao Chi, and must also be loyal to ensure he won't be incited to rebel by Zhang Lu.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"My Lord, how about the Administrator of Jiangzhou, Yan Yan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"This person is firm and steady, and has a reputation in the province.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"If he leads the army, even if he cannot defeat the rice thieves in one battle, I believe he can stabilize the situation on the front line in time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Zhang Song thought about it and decided to recommend Yan Yan to Liu Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Yan Yan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Having him lead the army is indeed acceptable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Sigh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"If I were ten years younger, why would I be so troubled!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Yan sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His eyes were full of loneliness.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Now he is just like that broken snake spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He has entered his twilight years.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Plus all the illnesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Yan feels that perhaps his time is running out.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But what he hopes is that in his lifetime, he can try his best to solve the big trouble of Zhang Lu.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If not.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His sons Liu Mao and Liu Zhang, neither of them is useful.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Counting on them to kill Zhang Lu is probably harder than ascending to heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Looking at the lonely Liu Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Zhang Song lowered his eyes, not knowing what he was thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The problems Liu Yan can see, with the intelligence of someone like Zhang Song, he can naturally see most of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After Liu Yan passes away, I am afraid the safety of Yizhou cannot be guaranteed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For Zhang Song, it is naturally impossible to be tied to Liu Yan, Liu Mao, Liu Zhang, and others.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He needs to consider his own future and the safety of his family behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Therefore.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Zhang Song believes that after Liu Yan passes away, he should go find a big thick leg that he can rely on!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And now.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the Guanxi region, besides the old warlord Liu Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The only big thick leg is...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Thinking of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In Zhang Song's eyes, some different light gradually appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"This fellow Zhang Lu defeated Zhao Chi under Liu Yan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"And beheaded more than five thousand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"This kid is capable; I didn't expect him to be so brave and resourceful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the Prime Minister's residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Old Dong looked at the battle report sent from Hanzhong and praised.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>However, just after the voice fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Li Ru, who was beside Old Dong, spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"My Lord, rather than saying this Zhang Lu is amazing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"It is better to say that the special terrain of Hanzhong gave him the opportunity to defeat Zhao Chi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"The narrow plank road made Liu Yan's side, which had superior forces, unable to unfold at all and had to passively accept Zhang Lu's counterattack.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Old Dong nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This fellow Liu Yan, when he occupied Yizhou, what he plotted was Yizhou's ease of defense and difficulty of attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The terrain of Hanzhong has the same effect as Yizhou.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If Liu Yan occupied both Yizhou and Hanzhong at the same time, he would be able to advance and attack, and retreat and defend.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But now.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Zhang Lu carved out a territory in Hanzhong, which is equivalent to the door of Yizhou being directly removed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The difficulty coefficient for Liu Yan to take down Hanzhong is not generally high.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"By the way, how is the road construction of Baoxie Road and Xiegu Road going?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Dong Zhuo asked Li Ru.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The latter smiled slightly and replied:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Originally, thanks to Lin Zhi's wonderful plan, sending Jia Xu to Hanzhong to trick Zhang Lu into agreeing to road construction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, if we want to invade Hanzhong in the near future, I am afraid the difficulty will not be lower than Liu Yan's.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Now, more than half of the road to Hanzhong has been built.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Even if Zhang Lu realizes something is wrong now, it is already too late!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As the saying goes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If you want to be rich, build roads first.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>By the same token, if you want to take down Hanzhong.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>You must also build roads first.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Otherwise.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With the broken road conditions of Xiegu Road and Baoxie Road.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Let alone Dong Zhuo having thirty thousand troops, even if he had sixty thousand troops, it would be difficult to exert one-tenth of his power.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Zhen's southern expedition and Cao Shuang's southern expedition in history have fully proved the importance of road construction.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Zhen, as the highest commander of the western front under the Cao Wei regime, once defeated Zhuge Liang's two northern expeditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But even he, when leading one hundred thousand Wei troops to invade Hanzhong, had to spend two months on the broken road of Baoxie Road.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Plus the continuous rainy weather, Cao Zhen's southern expedition plan was forced to end early.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Not long after returning to Luoyang, he died of illness because of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Shuang's luck was better than Cao Zhen's; he didn't encounter continuous heavy rain during his southern expedition.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As soon as he led the army out of Xiegu Road, he was immediately blocked by the Hanzhong Administrator Wang Ping of the Shu Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>One hundred thousand troops lost two or three tens of thousands!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Making Cao Shuang have no prestige in the military from then on.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This also indirectly laid a certain foreshadowing for the Gaopingling Incident later.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It can be seen from this.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Road construction is really too important!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If the road from Changancheng to Hanzhong is not repaired, the army simply cannot pass through.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"By the way, this fellow Liu Yan has not yet established a successor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"If he suddenly passes away, this Yizhou will definitely be in chaos.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Dong Zhuo put down the battle report in his hand, closed his eyes slightly, and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"My Lord, it's not that Liu Yan doesn't want to set a successor, but he has no one to set!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Li Ru said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In fact, Liu Yan has four sons in total.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But very awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The eldest son and the second son are both hostages in Luoyang.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After Old Dong moved the capital to Changancheng, the two followed him to Changancheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With the terrible diplomatic relationship between Old Dong and Liu Yan now, how could he release Liu Yan's two sons for no reason?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Therefore.\u003C\u002Fp>",2041,"2026-06-16T10:17:20.643Z","2026-06-17T08:53:02.455Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","20c381d5cbc5e5a4ca5c152a8e0a08ad746478ad67eefc37cd972d00d3600cd9","three-kingdoms-humiliated-by-the-coalition-i-def-chapter-98","three-kingdoms-humiliated-by-the-coalition-i-def-chapter-96",1103,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthree-kingdoms-humiliated-by-the-coalition-i-def-cover.jpg"]