People in Type-Moon have a hero simulator.

Sun Ce was so excited that he wanted to fight another three hundred rounds, but the matter was of great importance, so he tried his best to calm himself down.

"The child this guy is carrying is the deposed Emperor Liu Bian. This guy is trying to lure us away from Luoyang."

"Leave us behind? What does the deposed emperor have to do with us?"

“It doesn’t matter, but he saw us come to take the imperial seal. Bo Fu, you must kill him.”

Zhou Yu had more or less guessed Zhuge Liang's simple plan, which, like that secret letter, was an open scheme to lure the enemy into a trap. Even Zhou Yu could only guide the situation and not break through it.

Zhuge Liang's strategy was similar, simple yet direct, giving Zhou Yu no chance to think.

That person is a suicide squad member.

"Kongming, are you going to throw away your friend like a chess piece?"

If Zhou Yu were to use this strategy, then he could simply leave Yan Liang and Wen Chou to rule Yuan Shao. Rather than fighting the powerful Dong Zhuo head-on, dealing with a lone and isolated assassin would be much simpler.

But that person still dared to provoke Zhou Yu, clearly prepared to die.

Unfortunately, Zhou Yu wronged Zhuge Liang. Both of them were incredibly resourceful; who could have predicted that Fujimaru Kyo was also terrible with directions?

Run.

Fujimaru Kyoya turned back, and the opposite direction to the west is naturally the east, which is definitely not the north that was originally planned to be the escape route.

As for Yuan Shao's troops, Dong Zhuo's army, Lü Bu, Gao Shun, Zhang Liao, Hua Xiong... who are easy to deal with?

……

Are these guys even human?

Yuan Shao looked at Lü Bu, who was slaughtering everyone in the area. Lü Bu could no longer be called human; he was simply a giant meat grinder.

Damn.

Looking at his dwindling number of soldiers, Yuan Shao secretly resented why Yan Liang and Wen Chou had not yet arrived. Did a child really need so long?

In Yuan Shao's original plan, opening the city gates would be the opportunity for the allied forces to enter the city, and he would enter the city first to seize the deposed emperor. At that time, he and Dong Zhuo would each support an emperor and stand on equal footing.

However, this premature fire prevented the allied forces from entering the city, leaving Yuan Shao in an awkward position.

Who set the fire?

Yuan Shao didn't understand, and neither did Dong Zhuo.

Sima Yi's original plan was to have Yuan Shao's inside man open the city gates, then set fire to the city to trap the main force of the allied forces, so that they could break out through the secret passage in the imperial city.

Now that the fire has been started ahead of schedule, the main force of the allied forces is still lying in wait outside. Even if they escape through the secret passage, they will be in a very sorry state.

Zhou Yu set fire to the two warlords, roasting them on a rack. Even Zhuge Liang would be ashamed of his skill in using fire to attack them.

With Sima Yi absent, Dong Zhuo could only turn to his other strategist, Li Ru. Having worked together for many years, they could often understand each other with just a glance.

Kill Yuan Shao.

Although the original plan has changed, killing Yuan Shao, the leader of the coalition, will surely throw the coalition forces into chaos, making it a sure-fire deal.

Just then, a magnificent horse leaped onto the battlefield, instantly drawing everyone's attention. At the same time, they also saw the deposed emperor Liu Bian on the horse's back.

Chapter 53 It's so kind of you to come and deliver the horse.

Am I lost?

Fujimaru Kyoya saw the two groups of people staring at him menacingly and immediately sensed something was wrong. At the same time, Yan Liang and Wen Chou arrived, followed by a Jiangdong Little Overlord.

"My lord, we have failed in our mission, allowing this traitor to seize the deposed emperor."

Yan Liang's words completely ignited the battle.

Yuan Shao's purpose in coming here was not to kill Dong Zhuo, but to take the lead in installing the deposed emperor to confront Dong Zhuo. Now that the deposed emperor has fallen into the hands of others, how could he not be anxious?

Yuan Shao was anxious, but Dong Zhuo was even more anxious.

The original plan was ruined by some unknown troublemaker. Now that the deposed emperor has fallen into someone else's hands, the power he has finally managed to hold onto will be reduced by half.

“My son Fengxian, quickly help your father bring the deposed emperor here.”

"I accept the order."

Riding Red Hare and wielding his halberd, Lü Bu abandoned his previous order to kill Yuan Shao and instead attacked Fujimaru Yasushi.

Damn, who is this guy?

If Fujimaru Kyoya still had some room to maneuver when facing Sun Ce, he was completely overwhelmed by the strength of this muscular man.

In terms of weapons, physique, and mount, Fujimaru Kyoya was at a disadvantage. His horse was also crushed by the attack, breaking its leg and throwing Fujimaru Kyoya and the deposed emperor off its back.

"You brat, your time to die is coming."

Wen Chou was overjoyed to see Fujimaru Kyoya fall from his horse. If he could kill the man and reclaim the deposed emperor, they could make amends. He then sped up his horse and charged straight at him.

"Good timing."

Even though Fujimaru Kyoya was knocked off his horse, his mind was working at full speed, and he immediately came up with a countermeasure. With the help of his Mind's Eye (True), he could use any tactic, no matter how unbelievable.

"Crack~"

With a backhand slap on the floor, Fujimaru Kyoya dodged Wen Chou's attack and moved behind him.

"Bang~"

In that instant, Fujimaru Kyoya unleashed a tremendous force, striking Wen Chou's head directly with his gleaming silver spear. Had Wen Chou not been a general whose armor was of extraordinary quality, his head would likely have already exploded.

Even so, he was still knocked off his horse by Fujimaru Kyoya's spear, and his horse was then ridden by Fujimaru Kyoya.

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"Brother, can I borrow your horse for a ride?"

As Fujimaru Kyoya said this, he picked up the still bewildered deposed emperor from the ground and started driving again. This time, he finally headed north and took the opportunity to fight Sun Ce, who was riding over on horseback, head-on.

"Goodness, I really want a fair fight if I could."

Sun Ce watched the departing figure, having taken a blow from Lü Bu while also defeating Wen Chou and seizing his horse, and finally engaging him in a fierce battle.

This strike was not merely a display of martial skill, but rather a testament to keen observation and a comprehensive understanding of the situation. Had the roles been reversed, Sun Ce would never have been able to perform as well as Fujimaru Kyoya.

"Strategist, what plan do you have?"

Dong Zhuo looked at Li Ru; with Sima Yi absent, he could only rely on him now.

"The deposed emperor must not fall into the hands of others. Let Lü Bu pursue him first while we retreat through the secret passage."

Li Ru understood the importance of deposing the emperor, but if Dong Zhuo went after him, he would inevitably become the target of everyone's anger. It would be better to take this opportunity to escort Dong Zhuo to Chang'an with a small group of elite troops, while letting Lü Bu lead some people to attract the attention of the allied forces.

"Alright, we'll do as you say."

Dong Zhuo had long harbored the intention to make amends; he simply needed a way out. With Li Ru providing an outlet, he eagerly began to do so.

Gao Shun and Hua Xiong led the Trapped Camp to escort Dong Zhuo, while the rest, led by Lü Bu and Zhang Liao, pursued Fujimaru Kyouya.

Lü Bu, Zhang Liao, Sun Ce, Yan Liang, Wen Chou...

If Fujimaru Kyoya knew that the people behind him were there to kill him, how would he feel?

I guess... I'll be excited.

……

The rain gradually intensified, and the news of Lü Bu's departure from the city stirred the hearts of the allied forces.

As Dong Zhuo's adopted son and trusted advisor, Lü Bu was indispensable to Dong Zhuo, and Dong Zhuo could not leave his protection. Once this was confirmed, the various warlords pursued and killed him.

Only Liu Bei, who had begun resettling the refugees, and... Cao Cao remained in the same place.

"Just as he said, Lü Bu left to mobilize the troops of the various warlords, and then Dong Zhuo should leave through the moat after it has been drained."

Looking at the rain, Cao Cao thought of someone who had come to seek refuge with him some time ago.

Although he had heard of that man's reputation before, Cao Cao could not fathom the extent of his scheming. He simply couldn't think of anyone in the world who could be more capable than him.

"coming."

Cao Cao had been observing the riverbed of Luoyang's moat, and sure enough, people began to appear in it. It was a small elite force escorting Dong Zhuo away in secret.

"As expected, the saying 'a talent fit for a king' is indeed true. Xun Yu, you are truly my Zhang Liang."

Cao Cao looked at the scholar beside him; the man before him had given him many pleasant surprises.

"Since my lord considers me to be Zhang Liang, may I have another word to say?"

"explain."

"In this pursuit of Dong Zhuo, defeat is not an option; the more disastrous the defeat, the better."

The phrase "defeat is permissible, but victory is not" was initially incomprehensible to Cao Cao's army, which was riding high on their momentum. With the hope of eliminating the traitors within reach, why did they have to do this?

"I see."

After a brief hesitation, Cao Cao agreed. He didn't have Xun Yu's scheming, but at this moment, in order to gain this person's complete loyalty, he also had to give enough trust.

"Then Wenruo wishes his lord a crushing defeat."

Xun Yu spoke words that angered countless soldiers as he watched Cao Cao leave. Only after they had completely gone did a sickly scholar approach.

"Dong Zhuo's retreat will inevitably pass through the territory of the Yellow Turban remnants. They are no match for Cao Cao, and they are also a group of people who have been harmed by tyranny. You need to make Cao Cao's defeat move them, and make them think that Cao Cao is a hero who is not afraid of power, and the great wise teacher who once led them."

"You can't hide it from Fengxiao."

Xun Yu looked at the sickly scholar. This plan not only helped Cao Cao grow stronger, but also aimed to win over the man before him.

“Those people from Qingzhou were originally Yellow Turban soldiers and have enough combat experience. With a little training, they can become a sufficient fighting force. At this time, our lord is weak and has no follow-up strength after killing Dong Zhuo. Why not take this opportunity to bring those people under our command to strengthen our power?”

That's right. What Xun Yu wanted was not Dong Zhuo's head, but tens of thousands of usable soldiers, which would be Cao Cao's future assets.

"Although those people number only tens of thousands, there must be connections among the Yellow Turban rebels. They will actively help Cao Cao absorb a large number of Yellow Turban remnants. In the future, Cao Cao will have more than 100,000 troops and will become a powerful warlord that cannot be ignored."

Guo Jia silently made his plans.

He actually favored Cao Cao, but Cao Cao's army was small and his foundation shallow. He was also injured and might not live long. Supporting such a lord might cause him to die halfway. But at this time, Xun Yu's plan came into play...

"Xun Yu, please invite Guo Jia to come out of seclusion."

Guo Jia nodded after hearing these words.

Xun Yu was in charge of internal affairs, and Guo Jia was in charge of external affairs. With the two of them working together, who in the world could rival them?