Three Kingdoms Mythology World.

Chapter 2575 Guess
Besides the main peak, the Fuji Tenzan mountain range has many branch ranges. Although the branch ranges are not as majestic as the main peak, they are not short either.

As Lin Mu and his group got closer to Mount Qingtian, they saw the surrounding secondary peaks that were equally towering into the clouds.

Within the secondary peak, strange blood energy permeated the air... Clearly, many enemies were lying in ambush there!
This did not surprise Lin Mu and the others who were on their way.

"Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun led 350 million troops away from the capital... speechless." Lin Mu received the message from Luoyang, the capital, and his face was full of emotion.

Did Yang Biao and Lu Zhi really let Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun leave the capital so easily?!

It's important to understand that in the realm of conquest, besides Huangfu Song, there was no one else Dong Zhuo feared or resented. Even Lu Zhi wasn't someone Dong Zhuo was particularly afraid of, but Huangfu Song was different; he seemed to be Dong Zhuo's natural nemesis.

Although Dong Zhuo had the Flying Bear Army, which was superior to all other legions, the Xiliang Iron Cavalry was still somewhat inferior to the Bingzhou Iron Cavalry under the command of Lü Bu.

Without the Flying Bear Divine Army, Dong Zhuo was essentially the same as Ding Yuan. Moreover, Ding Yuan's generals were more ferocious than Dong Zhuo's, and these factors combined led Yang Biao, Lu Zhi, and others to underestimate Dong Zhuo.

As for the Heavenly Black Emperor Dragon, it dares not participate in the legion's offensive wars at will. If it were to easily intervene, its position as the national guardian beast would be in jeopardy.

Without the title of guardian beast of the nation, the Tongtian Black Emperor Dragon is nothing more than a powerful true dragon.

If Dong Zhuo dared to kill the Red Dragon, wouldn't anyone else dare to kill a true dragon that had lost its status as a national guardian beast? The difference is self-evident.

"Why do I feel like Luoyang, the capital, is getting more and more shaky..." Xun You, who was standing next to him, suddenly changed his expression after reading the intelligence report.

From the perspectives of Guo Jia, Xun You, and Xi Zhicai, the situation in Luoyang, the capital, was actually quite stable.

There were powerful ministers, such as Yang Biao and Dong Zhuo, and a powerful empress dowager, Empress Dowager He, but none of these figures had the power to completely dominate, and the superficial balance could still be maintained. However, the departure of Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun from the capital caused this balance to begin to loosen.

Guo Jia and his men are most sensitive to this; even the slightest slip-up can cause drastic changes in the situation in Luoyang, the capital.

Both Dong Zhuo and Ding Yuan harbored ambitions to climb higher; they also wanted to become powerful ministers who held absolute power in the court.

However, the ministers in the court remained steadfast, and Empress Dowager He was not incompetent, so the situation was still manageable, and the people's livelihood recovered quickly.

Emperor Liu Bian of Han was also gradually maturing...

The reason why Guo Jia, Xun You, and Xi Zhicai so highly praised their lord Lin Mu's invasion of Japan was not only to resolve the Xu family's affairs, but also to address the issue of the military strength in the Great Wilderness territory.

The military might of the Great Wilderness Territory cannot yet bare its fangs on the Central Plains; the time is not yet ripe, and the strategic plan is not yet complete.

For some reason, Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun's departure from the capital this time seemed to give them a glimpse of an opportune moment!

"Dao Jiu Gong Da Zhi Cai, do you think Dong Zhuo, this guy from Xiliang, might be secretly colluding with Ma Teng and Han Sui?" Guo Jia guessed.

“It’s possible… Dong Zhuo is ambitious and cunning, and he might take action against those ministers. This time, it might be to get rid of Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun.” Xun You nodded thoughtfully upon hearing this.

"The departure of Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun from the capital has already dealt with the two men, and also taken care of 3.5 million troops in the process," Xi Zhicai said meaningfully.

"Dong Zhuo, Ding Yuan, Lu Zhi, Huangfu Song, Zhu Jun, and others continuously recruited troops in the capital. They basically swallowed up the troops of former General He Jin and his brother He Miao who remained in the capital."

"After Gongsun Zan was dealt with, the situation became clear again..."

"Although Yang Biao and Lu Zhi's troops are more numerous, they are mostly small fry and incompetent. The only threat is... Ding Yuan... If Dong Zhuo really eliminates Ding Yuan, then his rebellious intentions will be obvious." Guo Jia continued to analyze.

“And… the Imperial Guards…” Xun You reminded him.

"We have the Imperial Guards under our control... there shouldn't be any major problems," Guo Jia nodded.

"Fengxiao, Zhicai, Gongda... there's something I haven't told you, a decision I made on my own. That is, the selection of the Imperial Guards, which may not be what you wish for," Lin Mu said calmly.

"My lord, are you going to order the Imperial Guards to do what they did last time?" Guo Jia, Xun You, and Xi Zhicai asked in unison.

It was understandable that they looted the palace's resources last time, but after that devastation, the palace has very little left to offer. Look at how Empress Dowager He has even picked up the infamous reputation of selling official positions, which shows how difficult things have become.

"In the grand scheme of things, some destinies and causes are already predetermined," Lin Mu sighed.

All three were top-notch strategists, so they naturally understood the meaning behind Lin Mu's words.

"Dong Zhuo killed Liu Bian and ascended to the throne?!" Even Zhao Yun, Zhou Tai, and the others exclaimed in unison!

“I left a spatial anchor point inside the palace…” Lin Mu said meaningfully.

Upon hearing this, Guo Jia and the other two strategists immediately grasped the key point, while Zhou Tai, Zhao Yun, and the others remained completely bewildered. "What will Dong Zhuo do?" Guo Jia murmured softly, as if talking to himself, yet also as if asking a question.

“Logically speaking, Dong Zhuo shouldn’t have that destiny and fate right now! This man’s appearance doesn’t resemble that of a ruler destined for the throne!” Guo Jia murmured, his eyes slightly closed.

After a moment of silence, Guo Jia, Xun You, and Xi Zhicai spoke in unison: "First, depose Liu Bian and strip him of his fortune, then establish Liu Xie, and then usurp the throne!"

"Two emperors' destinies, that's enough!!!"

"And... the Yongzhou Cauldron!!!" Lin Mu reminded him.

"My lord, this matter cannot develop in this way, otherwise Dong Zhuo's power will rise rapidly, and we may have no choice but to submit!" Guo Jia said solemnly. Even his form of address changed from Dao Jiu to my lord.

"Would the civil and military officials of the court allow Dong Zhuo to act so recklessly?" Zhao Yun couldn't help but ask. At this moment, a rare look of fear appeared on his face.

It would be terrible if an emperor were to become a ruthless and brutal general, someone who had nothing to do with virtues like benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness.

"Civil and military officials, ha... If I were Dong Zhuo, those who obey me would prosper, and those who oppose me would perish. I would simply kill all the rebels," Guo Jia said coldly.

However, Guo Jia's speculation clearly differed from Dong Zhuo's subsequent actions.

"I don't think Dong Zhuo will be that resolute. He will try to bribe or soften the stance of some officials. As for the real rebels, he will kill them as an example to others."

"Hehehe... I was thinking, if Dong Zhuo is really as you say, then his conflict with the Yuan family will be huge. What will happen to the Yuan family?" Xi Zhicai actually brought up the Yuan family.

Lin Mu's lips twitched slightly upon hearing this. The Yuan family was nearly wiped out by Dong Zhuo...

At the beginning, Dong Zhuo treated the Yuan family very well. Even though Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu repeatedly humiliated Dong Zhuo and even drew their swords against him, Dong Zhuo still tolerated it.

Unfortunately, it was precisely his slight concession that made the situation irreversible.

If Dong Zhuo had truly wiped out the Yuan clan, including Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu, and even Cao Cao and Lu Zhi in the capital, the situation might have been different.

As a result, many lord players wanted to work towards this storyline, but Dong Zhuo ruthlessly schemed against them, causing them to turn against their cause and no longer come to support them.

"Dong Zhuo's banquet is about to begin..." Lin Mu sighed inwardly.

Everything changed with one of Dong Zhuo's banquets!

This banquet marked the beginning of another major chapter in the decline of the Han Dynasty!

Minister of Works Dong Zhuo hosted another banquet for his officials, and this time, he even invited Ding Yuan, Lin Mu, Dian Wei, and others.

However, Lin Mu and Dian Wei were unable to attend. Ding Yuan, on the surface, seemed to have settled his score with them and accepted the invitation to the banquet.

It was common for Dong Zhuo to hold banquets, mostly to reward his soldiers. Of course, he would also occasionally host banquets for his officials.

Just when everyone thought Dong Zhuo's banquet would be the same as before, something unexpected happened.

Lin Mu seemed to have already foreseen everything that was about to happen...

"Xiao Mu, they're here! They're chasing us!" Just then, Ji Beiqin, who had been taken by Huang Zhong to explore the surrounding area, returned and called out.

"My lord, we must speed up this battle. We must go all out and no longer worry about the forces behind the Japanese islands," Xun You said decisively.

Seeing the three of them, Guo Jia, Xun You, and Xi Zhicai, all looking so eager to fight, Lin Mu smiled slightly.

Good heavens, these people are actually holding back when it comes to killing the national guardian beast...

The situation in Luoyang, the capital, won't deteriorate to the point of collapse; otherwise, he wouldn't have invaded Japan at this critical moment, instead of staying in China.

The basic framework of the Han Dynasty must still be maintained, as for power, let it dissipate with the establishment of a new emperor...

Let them make a scene... Stories like: Lü Bu, after his first act of betrayal, acknowledging Dong Zhuo as his adoptive father; Yuan Shao drawing his sword against Dong Zhuo, a man from a family that had held high office for four generations; Dong Zhuo's debauchery in the palace; Dong Zhuo deposing the eldest son and installing a younger one in his place; Dong Zhuo's plot to assassinate the former emperor Liu Bian; Dong Zhuo's overwhelming power in the court, killing officials and serving wine, and so on... will all happen...

But what the outcome will be... remains to be seen!
"Let's go, take them to the first node first." Lin Mu put aside the matter of Luoyang, the capital, and focused on dealing with the matter at hand.

Lin Mu and his group quickly continued on their way.

(End of this chapter)