Super Cultivation System of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 394 Dong Zhuo Takes the Bait
Zhu Ye walked in with a swagger, not showing any etiquette restraint at all.

"Didn't the Grand Master just let me go? I was in the palace, and I saw a lot of fruits and cakes. I haven't had time to eat them yet. Why did you call me back?"

This time, Dong Zhuo did not complain about his behavior, nor did he feel displeased by it.

"After careful consideration, I feel that Liu He is indeed a rare loyal minister. At this time of national crisis, he is so loyal to the country, which makes me and the emperor very happy."

Zhu Ye's expression changed from worry to joy: "So, Grand Master, you believe my eldest brother?"

"Well, of course. How can I not believe in such a loyal minister? Not only do I believe in him, I also have a benefit for him."

"Grand Master, you are wise! I wonder what the benefit is?"

Dong Zhuo gave Li Ru a look, and Li Ru understood what he meant and took over the topic.

"Grand Master knows that Governor Liu has worked very hard to stabilize the border over the years, and it can be said that he has never enjoyed a single day of happiness. This time, Governor Liu called on all the rebels in the world to gather in Suanzao, which is a good opportunity. It just so happens that Governor Liu sent his tiger talisman for the mobilization of troops. When his army arrives, Grand Master will send someone with the tiger talisman to take over. Then Governor Liu and his family can return to Luoyang to recuperate for a while, and by the way, see how Grand Master annihilates all the rebels in one fell swoop. Isn't this a great benefit?"

As he spoke, his eyes were fixed on Zhu Ye, trying to get some clues from his reaction.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Ye was suddenly surprised and happy.

"Oh, the Grand Tutor is really smart! I, Zhu Ye, said before that the Grand Tutor is stupid, but in fact I am the stupidest. I apologize to the Grand Tutor, please punish me!"

As he spoke, he suddenly knelt down and kowtowed to Dong Zhuo.

This left the two of them confused. Why did he kowtow for no apparent reason when he was saying something nice?

"What do you mean?"

Zhu Ye knelt on the ground and said with a look of regret: "To be honest with you, Grand Tutor, before I left this time, my eldest brother told me about the next plan after the coalition. He said that our brothers have had to fight on the battlefield, govern the local area, and guard against the hidden arrows of traitors such as He Jin in recent years. We are really exhausted physically and mentally. After this alliance, we are going to notify the Grand Tutor and send his trusted people to take over the army, and then he will assist on the side. As the initiator of the coalition and a relative of the royal family, the princes will not be suspicious. At that time, he will assist the general under the Grand Tutor's account and suddenly launch a fierce attack on the coalition from behind. Hehe, think about it, under these two-sided attacks, those guys who dare to go against the court and the Grand Tutor will be easily captured, right? This plan was thought up by several of us brothers after several days of discussion. I didn't expect that you, Grand Tutor, thought of it in such a short time. You must be very smart. I admire you so much!"

Zhu Ye became more and more excited as he spoke, and in the end, saliva was flying everywhere, and a lot of saliva splashed on Dong Zhuo's face.

But Dong Zhuo was so frightened by him that he was completely stunned. How could he care about the saliva on his face?
When Dong Zhuo realized what was happening, he was overjoyed.

"Did Liu He really say that?"

Zhu Ye patted his chest and said, "How can it be false? I am staying in Luoyang. If I tell a lie, you can chop me into pieces and feed me to the dogs. I will not even frown!"

"Great! Liu He is indeed a pillar of the country, loyal and devoted! Come on, General Zhu, please stand up!"

Dong Zhuo turned his head and glared at Li Ru with some resentment, then walked over and helped Zhu Ye up.

Zhu Ye suddenly patted his head and said, "Oh, I almost forgot one thing. There is still half of the plan, and I forgot to mention it."

Dong Zhuo asked hurriedly: "Oh? It must be a good plan, tell me quickly!"

Zhu Ye said, "Big brother said that I, the fifth brother, have a bad temper and my brain is not very useful, so I have always been given only 500 cavalry to command. This time he asked me to bring them along, saying that I can be at the disposal of the Grand Tutor. If needed, I will definitely lead these 500 cavalry to charge into battle for the Grand Tutor, without hesitation! Oh, by the way, this must be done in private. If I openly lead the troops to fight against the coalition forces, wouldn't Big brother's plan be exposed?"

Dong Zhuo was extremely surprised when he heard this.

"Oh? I have heard about the might of General Zhu's Thunder God Cavalry for a long time. When the plan is implemented and we attack from both sides, we will need you to kill as many enemies as possible! Where are the five hundred warriors now?" "I will enter the city alone and leave them to rest in a forest outside the city."

"Oh my, isn't this unfair to the soldiers? Invite them into the city quickly. I will order someone to prepare a welcoming banquet for them!"

Dong Zhuo was just happy, but Li Ru hurriedly stopped him.

"Haha, the city has been a bit chaotic these days, so it's not appropriate to hold a banquet. I think the camp outside the city is the most suitable place. Why don't we hold the banquet there? What do you think, Grand Tutor?"

Dong Zhuo didn't quite understand what Li Ru meant, but he had always trusted this think tank the most. Out of habit and instinct, Dong Zhuo nodded in agreement.

Zhu Ye was very happy: "Haha, thank you very much, Grand Tutor. I will take them outside the city and wait for Grand Tutor's orders at any time!"

Li Ru said again: "No, General Zhu, you have made great contributions, how can you condescend to live outside the city? After the banquet, General Zhu, please return to the city and continue to live in the palace. This way, when the Grand Master wants to see you, it will be convenient for him to summon you at any time, right?"

Zhu Ye was stunned at first, then he clapped his hands and agreed.

"Okay, okay, General Zhu, please go down and rest first. Once the welcoming banquet outside the city is ready, the Grand Tutor will send someone to pick you up."

Zhu Ye took the order and left happily.

Dong Zhuo then asked in confusion, "What does Wenyou mean by this?"

Li Ru said with a smile, "Grandmaster, these 500 cavalrymen are not a threat, but we still have to be cautious. Zhu Ye is stupid, but he is brave. If he leads 500 cavalrymen to settle in the palace, what can we do if he wants to assassinate you? Now I will place his soldiers outside the city, let him stay in the palace alone, and then keep him under strict supervision. Hehe, even if they have any conspiracy, they will definitely not be able to cause any trouble."

He said this happily, but Dong Zhuo's face had turned dark.

"Nonsense! Wen You is really judging others by your own meanness! All the schemes you have come up with to deal with Liu He, Liu He not only did not resist, but he had already thought of it before you and proposed it himself, and he considered it more thoroughly than you. He is sincere, there is no need to be suspicious! Even if he himself proposed the plan to deal with the coalition forces, that's fine, but Zhu Ye came here alone, and I still doubt him in every way. Doesn't it make me look jealous and cowardly?"

Li Ru pleaded, "Grandmaster, we must be on guard against others! It is said that these five hundred Thunder God Riders are all carefully selected elite soldiers who train every day, rain or shine. We must be on guard against them!"

Dong Zhuo thought about it and said, "Well, I'll do whatever you want. But Zhu Ye looks innocent, so you don't have to watch him. Just tell him not to leave the city, and don't impose any other restrictions."

"Master, this..."

"Alright! Liu He and the others are just warriors. Even if I use them, they can't take your place. Why do you have to scheme like this? I'm tired, you can leave now!"

He flicked his sleeves and turned back to walk towards the inner palace.

When Li Ru heard his words, his face turned very ugly. He stood there for a long time, and finally sighed helplessly.

"Alas, since entering Luoyang, the lord is no longer as wise as he used to be. I hope Liu He is sincere in coming here to surrender..."

He looked rather dejected and walked out slowly.

Zhu Ye, who had returned to his residence, looked at the door to see that there was indeed no one there, and then he seemed to be having fun in this huge palace.

"Haha, big brother, this is a really great idea. Second brother and the others have been saying that I can't be an envoy and that I'm not good at talking, but I am the only one who can be the eldest brother. When I go back, I will let them see why he can be the eldest brother. His ability to judge people is better than that of second brother, third brother, fourth brother and the military advisor. Hehe! By the way, I heard from the military advisor that the food in the palace is the best in the world, and Da Meng loves it the most. I will bring some back to him tomorrow. Well... I have to bring some for my wife too..."

(End of this chapter)