Three Kingdoms Mythology World.

(A note before the opening: The secrets of heaven and earth in this chapter were originally intended to be written much later, but many readers complained that Lin Mu was constantly being suppressed, with various shortcomings... Actually, there were many foreshadowing and hints in the earlier parts of the story. In the current Origin Realm, even the Heavenly Dao is trying its best to stop the Dragon Lords from coming to their homeland to obtain some fortune, which shows the critical situation in the Origin Realm. Seeing that some readers might drop the book because of this, I wrote it in advance. This is not the kind of story where everything is just a smooth ride. After all, the era Lin Mu lives in is the most dangerous, but after the worst comes the best... Only after the worst comes the best, so Lin Mu's era is the most difficult, but also the best!)
"Our lord is the chosen one, and should ascend to the supreme position!" Li Su, Fan Chou, Niu Fu, and others all flattered him.

If Dong Zhuo had truly become emperor, they would have been loyal subjects who had helped him rise to power, and endless riches and honors awaited them!
Hearing the flattery from everyone, Dong Zhuo was overjoyed, and all his previous fear was dispelled.

The Heavenly Mandate bestows this reward, proving that the people of Luoyang, the capital of the divine capital, have begun to leave the city. Of course, not all the people follow to Chang'an; some leave the city and remain in the towns and villages outside, until the dragon vein shifts.

At this moment, in Luoyang, the capital city, besides a few stubborn people hiding, there were also Dong Zhuo's men.

The Dong Zhuo camp didn't bother looking for those who were hiding, because when the dragon vein shifted, the heavens and earth would collapse, and those people would not be able to survive.

"Wenyou, how are the preparations for the ships going?" Dong Zhuo asked again.

"All the timber stored by the late emperor has been used, and with the timber dismantled from the palace and various residences, the needs are basically met. We have already built enough ships to transport the supplies," Li Ru reported.

"This time, we mobilized thirty-eight grandmasters, thousands of master craftsmen, and more than 120,000 other low-level craftsmen... as well as several master craftsmen from various schools of thought summoned by our lord, and it was only with these efforts that we barely managed to complete the task... Many of the ships are in a leaky state and may be scrapped after just one use..." Li Ru continued to report.

"Alright, it's done. Sixty percent of our supplies are transported by water, so we must ensure their safety," Dong Zhuo instructed.

"Rest assured, my lord, all the prepared measures have been implemented. Even if the Guandong Allied Forces have Heavenly-Rank warships, they won't be able to withstand it!" Li Ru said confidently.

"Good!!" Dong Zhuo nodded in satisfaction.

"Wenyou, think about the subsequent battle arrangements again..." Dong Zhuo moved on to other topics...

While Dong Zhuo was discussing military affairs with Wen You and others, Xu Rong and Zhang Ji were sitting together at a table below.

The two whispered to each other about their tasks...

Just then, a figure suddenly appeared behind the two of them.

"Wenhe, when did you arrive?" Zhang Ji was startled when he saw the figure.

"I just arrived... I came here to dissuade you from returning to Hulao Pass and from undertaking any rearguard missions. Try to avoid it if possible... Especially you, Boyun... If you go, something unforeseen will happen. That's all I have to say." Jia Xu said this and then left.

Boyun was Xu Rong's courtesy name.

This left Xu Rong and Zhang Ji somewhat bewildered... They were usually quite friendly with Jia Xu and knew that he wasn't the kind of person to act recklessly, so there must be a reason behind what he said.

The two exchanged a glance, and Xu Rong said, "We were just discussing volunteering to go to Hulao Pass to cover the rear and contain the Guandong Allied Army, but now we have to change our plans."

"Currently, we're focusing our forces on Hulao Pass and the Yellow River area; everything else has been arranged..." Zhang Ji said softly.

“But neither you nor I are good swimmers… Going to the Yellow River would just be causing trouble,” Xu Rong said, waving his hand.

"So, they volunteered to escort the people of Luoyang?"

"We'll see how things go. I don't think the strategist will let us have it so easy."

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After handling the matter, Lin Mu, along with Dian Wei and the others, hid within the main force and charged towards the breach in Hulao Pass. Hidden within the main force, Lin Mu observed the players' reactions... At this moment, the players were like weather vanes, gravitating towards whichever was advantageous... Even Ji Beiqin and Bei Tangxue were doing the same... Although he hadn't specifically instructed them, he had allowed them to follow him... and they even suddenly turned towards the city gate... Although the side quest was completed, what about the follow-up?
Only by entering Hulao Pass can you reap even greater rewards!

Lin Mu didn't force him, he just watched quietly, and he ignored all the private messages.

Without any major setbacks, as planned, 400,000 light cavalrymen smoothly stormed into Hulao Pass.

The majority of the garrison at Hulao Pass was stationed near the city walls, while there were relatively few troops deep within the city.

The streets were deserted; people had all closed their doors and stayed home, and business had basically come to a standstill.

Therefore, the area inside Hulao Pass is actually quite safe for the time being.

Of course, once the defending forces realize what's happening and send out a large army to encircle and annihilate them, they will indeed be trapped like turtles in a jar.

But Lin Mu, Huang Zhong, Dian Wei, and Taishi Ci are all here. Are they afraid he'll surround and attack them?!
Le Jin rode ahead on horseback through the street, the clatter of his hooves making a very loud noise.

Although the entire army consisted of light cavalry, they did not arrive at their destination until the morning of the second day: a mountain peak inside Hulao Pass!
"Proceed according to plan!" Yue Jin instructed, then led his men onward.

Huang Ying led the Nine Suns Legion to set up camp on this mountain peak.

Lin Mu, Dian Wei, Huang Zhong, and Taishi Ci are all hiding here.

"What? It's not Xu Rong guarding Hulao Pass, but Fan Chou and Li Jue!" After settling in, Lin Mu's expression changed slightly as he browsed the latest news in the temporary tent.

He led his army into Hulao Pass, one of his objectives being to capture Xu Rong!
Under normal circumstances, Xu Rong would have come to garrison Hulao Pass. However, after the Kwantung Army breached Hulao Pass, he led the majority of his forces in a continuous retreat, delaying the Kwantung Army and wearing them down.

Later, he defeated the combined forces of Cao Cao and Bao Xin at the Battle of Bian River, making a name for himself throughout the land.

But now, he's not coming!
What about the Battle of Bian River? What about his plans?
"Xu Rong, could he have gone to the battlefield across the Yellow River?" Lin Mu couldn't help but wonder.

The lucrative task of escorting the people of the capital and the civil and military officials was not available to Xu Rong and his group, since Dong Zhuo was closer to Guo Si, Li Jue, Niu Fu and others.

The internal dynamics within Dong Zhuo's camp were not as harmonious as those within the Great Wilderness Territory. Moreover, even within the Great Wilderness Territory, there were inherent biases, which was unavoidable. It's just that the Great Wilderness Territory placed greater emphasis on balance and appropriateness.

"It seems the plan needs to be changed..." Lin Mu frowned slightly.

The original plan was to lure Xu Rong into the city and then secretly deal with him... but now that he's not coming... what else could we do? That would change the course of fate...

"Damn it... Knowing about the crisis in the Origin Realm, I always feel like I'm holding myself back..." Lin Mu sighed inwardly.

If he follows his plan, if he can't get Xu Rong, he can get other historical generals, such as Zhang Ji, since the Great Wilderness Territory is short of people anyway.

So this is why some novels don't allow for early knowledge of later events!
"No, we can't do this." Lin Mu knew that this situation was extremely dangerous.

He immediately contacted Guo Jia and the others, and then used the Kun Stone to return and discuss the matter with them face to face...

After Lin Mu left, the Nine Yang Legion didn't remain idle. Led by Huang Zhong and with Dian Wei and Taishi Ci providing support, they launched a preemptive strike to plunder the granaries at Hulao Pass! (End of Chapter)