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Chapter 705: The situation is critical, Li Ru recommends Gao Shun
“False information!”

"rumor!"

"It must be like this!"

Everyone was talking about it, and they were filled with indignation:

"It can't be such a coincidence!"

"The Huns don't have clairvoyance, so how could they come out and cause trouble as soon as we arrived in Guanzhong?"

"Please ask Mr. Dong to strictly investigate those who spread the rumors and set the record straight!"

Dong Zhuo's eyes widened as he scanned the courtiers, his heart filled with anger and anxiety. He stood up suddenly and shouted, "Enough! Shut up!"

There was a sudden silence in the hall, and everyone's eyes were focused on Dong Zhuo.

"Whether this is true or not, we can't take it lightly!"

Dong Zhuo's voice was deep and powerful:
"Pass the order down, strengthen the northern border defense immediately, mobilize all available troops, and make sure to hold the mountain pass of Zuofengyi. Don't let the Xiongnu set foot into Sanfu!"

"At the same time, send someone to investigate and make sure to confirm the movements and size of the Huns."

Dong Zhuo added:
"If there really is a Hun army attacking, I want to know where they came from and who is behind it!"

Upon hearing this, all the ministers took orders and left, leaving only Dong Zhuo and Li Ru in the hall.

"Wenyou, what do you think? Do you also think this is a fraud?"

Dong Zhuo turned and asked Li Ru.

Li Ru stroked his beard and said after a moment of silence:
"This is indeed strange. Although the Xiongnu have surrendered and rebelled recently, causing great harm, the terrain in the north is rugged and has never been the direction of the Xiongnu's attack."

"However, no matter how dangerous the road is, it is still passable. As long as there is someone to lead the way, the Huns may be able to pass through from there."

"lead the way?"

Dong Zhuo frowned and clenched his fists, saying:

"Are you saying that someone deliberately led the Huns to come over the mountains from the north?"

"It's very possible."

Li Ru nodded, his eyes solemn:
"Now that our army has suffered repeated setbacks, the prestige of the court has plummeted, causing turmoil in the situation. It is not ruled out that someone wants to take this opportunity to create trouble for Lord Dong and borrow troops from the Xiongnu to attack Lord Dong."

"Could it really be that bastard Su Yao?" Dong Zhuo's eyes were red.

Dong Zhuo did not forget that Su Yao had a close relationship with the Huns.

Not only did he support Prince Yufuluo to ascend the throne, but he also married a Hun princess and brought her home.

The prisoner presentation ceremony he held in the capital at that time caused a sensation throughout the world, and the boy named Su also made his fortune from this.

If Su Yao could ask the Huns to send troops to intervene, it would not be impossible.

"Su Yao is a suspect, but he may not have done it." Li Ru sighed.

"Why?" Dong Zhuo asked.

“It’s all about timing!”

Li Ru's eyes were solemn:

“The timing is so clever.”

"The Xiongnu are very far away from Su Yao, so large-scale military operations require advance preparation."

"Unless he had anticipated that we would move the capital to Chang'an and contacted us long in advance, it would have been impossible for the Huns to arrive at such a perfect time."

"Besides, even if Su Yao can motivate the Huns, how can he get tens of thousands of Huns to cross the mountains?"

"Although the local government has been somewhat neglected in recent years, the important roads in the valleys are still under the control of the imperial court, and the county seat has not been lost."

“If there wasn’t an internal traitor, how could those frontline counties become blind and deaf, allowing the Xiongnu army to penetrate deep into the mountainous area of ​​Zuofengyi?” Dong Zhuo’s eyes became more sinister after hearing this, and his fingers tapped on the table unconsciously, making a thudding sound, which intertwined with the occasional sound of the wind coming from outside the hall, and seemed particularly depressing.

"The traitor... Wenyou, are you saying that someone in the court is colluding with the Xiongnu?"

Li Ru nodded slightly, his worry evident in his expression:
"Mr. Dong, the people in the court are unpredictable. Since you came to the capital, although you have gained great power, you have also made countless enemies."

"At such a sensitive moment, it is not surprising that some people would not hesitate to collude with foreign enemies for their own interests."

"Then in your opinion, how should we deal with it?" Dong Zhuo said gritting his teeth.

Li Ru pondered for a moment and suggested:

"The most important thing is to block the Xiongnu's way. Regardless of whether this is true or false, we must send a large army to support them and block them between the mountains. We must not let the Xiongnu cavalry set foot on the Guanzhong Plain."

"At the same time, in addition to military deployment, we must also immediately conduct a thorough investigation of the northern border defenses and strictly investigate all possible traitors. We must also secretly monitor any unusual movements within the court and not let any disturbance go."

"Secondly, the intelligence about the Xiongnu needs to be verified through multiple channels and cannot be based on one side alone. We can send trusted people, disguised as caravans or refugees, to go deep into the north to find out the truth."

"Finally, if there really is a mole inside, they will definitely take action, either by passing on information or plotting a conspiracy."

"We can set a trap to lure them out and catch them in one fell swoop. We must not let these thieves interfere with our defense line in Tongguan."

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"Okay, I'll do as you say!"

Dong Zhuo slammed the table, but then fell into distress:

"But who can take on the important task of going north?"

Dong Zhuo was extremely distressed.

The reason is very simple. He suffered heavy losses under Su Yao's repeated attacks, and now he can't even find anyone available.

His Xiliang Army was once a gathering of heroes, but now his most trusted Niu Fu and his most courageous general Hua Xiong were both killed early by Su Yao, and his most skilled fighter Xu Rong also died on the battlefield because of his relocation of the capital.

Other captains such as Li Jue, Guo Si, Zhang Ji, Jia Xu and others either died or rebelled.

Now there are only Duan Wei and Dong Yue left in Guanzhong, and they are both guarding Tongguan tightly.

For a moment, Dong Zhuo had no idea who to send to the north.

According to Li Ru, the general who supervises the war in the north must not only have strong military skills and be able to fight against the Huns, but more importantly, he must be smart and able to identify the rebels.

Otherwise, if Zuo Fengling were lost, they would not be able to hold their ground in Chang'an, which had not yet been repaired.

Dong Zhuo's brows were twisted into a shape of a "川" (river) and the atmosphere in the hall became increasingly heavy.

He knew very well that this choice was of vital importance, not only concerning the safety of the north, but also directly affecting his position and prestige in the court.

Seeing that the always wise Li Ru didn't respond to his words for a long time, Dong Zhuo said with an unhappy look:
"Wenyou, do you have any suitable candidates to recommend?"

"I am the ruler of the imperial court. Could it be that there is no one left to use now?!"

Upon hearing this, Li Ru bowed and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Dong. Let me think about it carefully."

He knew Dong Zhuo's temper very well. If he failed to come up with a suitable candidate at this time, it would only cause greater dissatisfaction.

However, although they control the court and enjoy the legitimacy, in the current precarious situation, it is likely that all the officials in the court are traitors.

Right now he has a very suitable candidate. If Huangfu Song is allowed to take action, the problem of the Huns in the north will not be a problem at all.

But do they dare to let this person go out to lead the troops?

Last time, Huangfu Song obediently returned to the capital, but he was thrown into prison and almost killed. If they use him this time, who knows if Huangfu Song will not turn against them and join forces with those villains who are secretly making trouble, collude with the Huns both inside and outside, and catch them off guard?
Anxious Li Ru quickly searched for information about other available people in his mind. Suddenly, a name flashed through his mind.

"Mr. Dong, I have thought of someone who may be able to take on this important task." Li Ru said slowly.

"Oh? Tell me quickly! Who is this person?" Dong Zhuo urged anxiously.

"This man's surname is Gao Mingshun. He is a loyal and honest man, and has great ability in commanding troops."

(End of this chapter)