Three Kingdoms Mythology World.

Lin Mu had a premonition that Dong Zhuo still had many conditions for usurping the Han throne, but no one knew it yet.

[Witnessed by the feudal lords], [Guarding the Yellow River], etc. are what we know now, but Dong Zhuo must have revealed many more things in secret.

At this moment, Lin Mu seemed to have a deep understanding of Dong Zhuo's feelings.

Dong Zhuo's usurpation of the Han throne required fulfilling many conditions and involved numerous risks. Similarly, establishing his new dynasty will likely require him to take similar risks...

The experience of enduring years of hardship and meticulously planning and scheming to achieve the ultimate goal is truly unpleasant.

Back then, Dong Zhuo lay low in Liangzhou, accumulating power little by little, taking each step with utmost caution. He laid countless traps in order to seize supreme power, which vaguely overlapped with his experience of scheming and plotting all the way.

Lin Mu was all too familiar with this kind of caution—keeping all his tricks hidden in the shadows and never revealing his full hand until the very last moment.

He could guess that Dong Zhuo was also waiting for the most opportune moment, when all the conditions were met, before he would completely break off relations and unleash this upheaval of chaos.

Lin Mu suppressed the strange feeling in his heart, took out the pages of the Qiankun alphabet book, and sent a message to Zhou Tai and the others.

Just after he learned that Zhou Tai and Jiang Qin had urgently evacuated the Yellow River basin, he received a report: Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei have arrived in Chang'an!

"My God, how confident is Liu Bei? Why did he just randomly choose an inn to stay in? Doesn't he have the money to exchange for some residential houses?" Lin Mu was speechless.

That's right, the inn where Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei stayed after arriving in Chang'an was still controlled by the Great Wilderness Territory!

These three guys had a similar incident in Chenliu County before, yet they still dared to check into an inn... Even though they concealed their appearance and figure, the three of them together and their rather intimate manner still attracted the attention of the inn staff. After a little inquiry, they guessed their identities.

It's not entirely Liu Bei's fault; how could they have imagined that Lin Mu had acquired and controlled so many inns? They really hadn't gone to various cities to buy properties; the expense would have been too great.

If Lin Mu were to stay in someone else's residence, he might risk being exposed. It would be better to just find an inn to stay in, which would be more discreet.

"Perhaps this is the hidden cause and effect of the technique of borrowing luck!" Lin Mu squinted slightly and said quietly.

In Chang'an, the Great Wilderness Territory actually controls only a few inns, a mere thirty, which is hardly much compared to the vast city area.

Originally, the Great Wilderness territory had been planned and more than 800 rooms were built, but they were later looted and cleared by the Xiliang army (before the capital was moved), so only a few dozen rooms remained.

Compared to the thousands or even tens of thousands of inns, thirty is a very small number. Yet Liu Bei still chose it, proving that he has a special connection with the Great Wilderness!
For some reason, Lin Mu wanted to mess with the three brothers again.

I heard that these three guys have made a fortune plundering in the Buddhist Kingdom. If we don't go and deal with them, we'll be letting down the generous contributions from the Buddhist Kingdom.

“There’s an inspection in three days that will last for five days. Why don’t we let the Xiliang army clash with them?” Lin Mu said with a wicked smile.

While Lin Mu was pondering how to scheme against Liu Bei, Wang Yun and Huangfu Song were discussing important matters in a nearby pavilion.

"These are the warrant and tiger tally for leaving the city. Once Dong Zhuo sets off from Mei County, you will go to Meiyang City and lead the two million elite troops hidden in a valley southwest of Meiyang City. After the Bingzhou army attacks, you will then besiege Mei County."

"I never imagined that Meiyang City would hoard all the Bingzhou troops... They are just one of your pawns," Huangfu Song remarked.

As he spoke, he took the leave warrant and tiger tally from Wang Yun's hand.

Indeed, Wang Yun had prepared a large army well in advance, without even his partners such as Lü Bu, Lu Zhi, and Huangfu Song knowing.

The fact that it's been exposed now clearly indicates that there are other plans involved.

"I don't want Lü Bu to become the second Dong Zhuo!!!" Wang Yun said with a murderous look on his face.

“Lu Bu is brave but lacks strategy. Li Ru and others will definitely not assist him. And since he killed Dong Zhuo, the other generals of Xiliang will definitely not let him go. He will not become a second Dong Zhuo,” Huangfu Song said confidently after analyzing the situation.

"Hehe... I know. The reason I put the general in charge of two million elite troops was actually to get my hands on Dong Zhuo's Resurrection Tower!"

"If we possess such a divine artifact, the Han Dynasty will prosper!" Wang Yun exclaimed loudly, a flush rising on his face.

Upon hearing this, Huangfu Song's expression hardened. Indeed, if there were a Resurrection Tower, military strength would increase dramatically, and there would be no longer any fear of sacrifice. It was rumored that Lin Mu possessed a Resurrection Tower; otherwise, given the losses Lin Mu had incurred in previous battles, even including the National Protection Army and the Defender Army, they would have been exhausted long ago.

"I will do my best." Huangfu Song nodded emphatically. "What about the Xiliang army and the garrison in Chang'an?" Huangfu Song hadn't expected Wang Yun to send him to attack Mei County; he thought the battle was taking place in Chang'an.

"My brother Huang Wan, the former governor of Yuzhou, secretly led two million Yuzhou troops into Chang'an." Wang Yun finally revealed one of his trump cards.

Upon hearing this, Huangfu Song was visibly shaken.

Currently, Huang Wan serves as the Commandant of the Capital Region. Although his military power is merely nominal, the situation would be different if he secretly controlled two million troops from Yuzhou.

It was hidden too well!!
“Zigan and Gongwei will also have the opportunity to command troops in due time!” Wang Yun said to Huangfu Song in a low voice.

Huangfu Song felt a slight chill. He had a premonition that Wang Yun's hidden troops were definitely more than just two million Yuzhou soldiers!
No wonder Wang Yun was so confident in killing Dong Zhuo.

Simply trying to win over Lü Bu is not enough. Without other preparations, it's all in vain, and there's even a possibility that the emperor could be killed.

"Alright! The matter is settled in secrecy. I won't concern myself with anything else." Huangfu Song put the things away, picked up his teacup, and continued drinking tea.

"How is Lin Mu? Is he still eating and drinking for free in your mansion?" Huangfu Song asked meaningfully after wolfing down his tea.

"Yes... I go out occasionally, but I come back quickly."

"According to intelligence, Lin Mu really did not bring any troops with him, not even his personal guards, only a guardian general."

"When the great formation is activated, the Divine Weapon Descent will be ineffective," Wang Yun said slowly.

"Yizhen, I'm going to deal with Lin Mu then. You're not going to plead for him, are you?" Wang Yun suddenly stared at Huangfu Song and asked meaningfully.

"No, if we can really get rid of Lin Mu, then the revival of the Han Dynasty is just around the corner," Huangfu Song said, waving his hand.

"Heh... Judging from your tone, even you think I can't handle Lin Mu..." Wang Yun chuckled.

Clearly, Lu Zhi, Zhu Jun, and others also said similar things to Wang Yun.

"Is the owner of the Liangzhou Cauldron really that easy to deal with?" Huangfu Song sighed softly.

"Master Zi, if you are to take power in the future, think twice before you act when dealing with important military matters," Huangfu Song said earnestly.

"Alright, alright... you three old generals, why do you all talk the same way..." Wang Yun waved his hand dismissively.

At this moment, Wang Yun had no idea that he would be completely different after taking power.

Many meritorious officials were scattered because of him...

"Alright, I'll go make the arrangements." Huangfu Song stood up, took his leave, and left.

……

Four days later, Lin Mu, who had been sitting calmly on the sidelines, received the latest intelligence.

"What? The Xiliang army is treating Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei to a feast?!" Lin Mu was utterly astonished after reading the intelligence.

He had his men expose the identities of Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei while they were out shopping in the streets, in front of the patrolling Xiliang soldiers. However, the expected outcome did not occur, and the two sides coexisted peacefully!
The three were treated with great hospitality and invited to stay in a courtyard under the Imperial Clan Court.

The anticipated battle did not occur; Lü Bu did not appear, nor did any of Dong Zhuo's generals.

It is unclear what exactly Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei communicated with the Xiliang army, but the two sides interacted like hospitable hosts and humble guests.

"There must be some hidden story behind this..." Lin Mu couldn't help but guess.

"Aren't Liu Bei and his men afraid of being plotted against by Dong Zhuo? Isn't Dong Zhuo afraid that Liu Bei, a member of the Liu family, will disrupt the abdication ceremony?"

"Why is the art style so unexpected?!" Lin Mu was genuinely bewildered. (End of Chapter)