Reincarnation in the Three Kingdoms Era with a System

Chapter 625 625: 625 The Fall of Yanmen Pass

After everyone was seated, several courtesans began dancing in the hall.

Lu Ming, his eyes fixed straight ahead, sipped his wine, but his attention was drawn to a burly, powerfully built man.

Unlike the skinny Lu Bu of the old Three Kingdoms period, this man possessed the physique of a muscular powerhouse.

Still as a novice, swift as a rabbit—his composed demeanor required even Lu Ming to be on his guard.

Lu Bu!

A representative of the pinnacle of martial prowess during the Three Kingdoms period, a man who could simultaneously fight Guan Yu and Zhang Fei without being at a disadvantage!

Without Lu Bu's death, Guan Yu wouldn't have dared to be arrogant; only after Lu Bu's demise did Guan Yu act as if he were invincible. This showed just how powerful Lu Bu was.

"Anmin, this is Lu Bu, courtesy name Fengxian, my adopted son. He's practically a brother to you," Dong Zhuo said, his mood improving considerably as he watched the beauties dance.

He began by introducing Lü Bu, expressing his satisfaction with him. Lü Bu was indeed a fierce general, a tiger among warriors. When the Nanlou tribe invaded, he had Guo Si and his men cooperate with Lü Bu to inflict a crushing defeat on them. If it weren't for the lack of supplies and the inability to pursue them, the Nanlou tribe might not even exist today.

"Greetings, Brother Lü." Lu Ming's eyes darted around, as if he had thought of something, and a lewd smile appeared on his face.

To those who didn't understand, this lewd smile was just a bright, cheerful smile.

Only women who had been raped would know that this was Lu Ming's smile of sexual arousal, a harbinger of their impending doom!

"Lü Bu greets Governor!" Lü Bu dared not be negligent. He could look down on Hua Xiong, Guo Si, and Niu Fu because their martial prowess was insufficient; he could utterly despise them. But he dared not do the same to Lu Ming.

Firstly, the opponent's martial prowess was considerable; he wasn't even confident of victory.

Secondly, it was because Lu Ming held a high official position. Dong Zhuo could treat Lu Ming with courtesy because they were uncle and nephew, a legitimate family relationship.

But what right did a mere clerk like him have to look down on Lu Ming?

That wasn't arrogance, that was idiocy!

Lu Ming's expression was somewhat amused as he toyed with his wine cup. "I've heard that there's a hero in Bingzhou, Lü Bu among men, and Red Hare among horses. Uncle, you've already presented Red Hare to him, haven't you?"

"Haha, you even found out about that, Anmin, your information network is truly impressive!" Dong Zhuo laughed heartily. Red Hare was indeed precious, but it needed to be used on the right person.

He could no longer control or command Lu Ming; giving it to Lü Bu was definitely more cost-effective.

"My purpose in coming here, besides defeating the rebels, is to conduct a sacrificial ceremony in Hejian on behalf of His Majesty. Therefore, a swift victory is best." Lu Ming had already surveyed the map; Dingxiang City was now a blank slate to him.

Dong Zhuo, seeing that it was time to discuss serious matters, dismissed the courtesans.

"What are Anmin's plans?"

"No plans. We'll crush them in one fell swoop, capture their leader, and then send troops to quell all the rebellious tribes. As for Zhang Chun, I'll leave him to you, Uncle. He's a traitor and deserves to have his family and clan exterminated!" Lu Ming had little interest in these incompetent advisors; he only needed to scout for ambushes and then deliver a decisive blow.

The strategic planning of ancient times was of little use to him. Even with a top-tier strategist on the other side, his side was no pushover. Tactically, they might win, but strategically, they couldn't afford to lose.

Still as arrogant as ever, Dong Zhuo frowned. "Those foreign tribes come and go like the wind; they're not easy to deal with."

"Aren't they gathering to attack Yanmen Pass now? We'll go and fight them to the death. After this battle, we'll have to return to Luoyang. His Majesty's days are numbered. A few days ago, General He Jin petitioned the Crown Prince to execute the Ten Attendants. Now the eunuchs and the General are sworn enemies!" Lu Ming deliberately revealed some information, then added sinisterly, "I'm afraid Ding Yuan, who holds considerable military power, is the best ally right now. Heh, if he has any guts, he might use the Emperor to command the princes; whether Ding Yuan can even be enfeoffed as a king then is uncertain."

Using the Emperor to command the princes?

These words surprised not only Dong Zhuo but also Li Ru and the others.

Dong Zhuo's heart pounded. He vaguely sensed that he should do just that.

"Uncle, time is of the essence. We should depart tomorrow. I'll go back to rest now. You arrange the troops, farewell." Lu Ming said, rising to his feet. He didn't want to get too involved.

Although he had brought a lot of food, it would only last a month, so he had to act quickly.

After Lu Ming left, Dong Zhuo's eyes still gleamed with a fierce light. Holding the emperor hostage to command the feudal lords—what a brilliant scheme! Two days later, Yanmen Pass.

Yanmen Pass was now in ruins, littered with corpses, the walls stained with blood.

The once high-spirited Hua Xiong was now covered in wounds, but his fighting spirit remained undiminished. He still looked at the invading foreign tribes with disdain. In battle, he had never been afraid!

"Beat the drums! Advance!" Tadun roared. Yanmen Pass was on the verge of collapse, and the defenders were all wounded. With just a little more effort, they could break through Yanmen Pass in one fell swoop.

At that time, Yanmen Commandery will be indefensible, allowing them to plunder freely from any direction. Even if the Han army arrives, their supply lines may be cut off, leading to a complete rout!

Transporting and stockpiling grain are essential principles of war, but also weaknesses easily exploited by the enemy.

Although Tadun is of a different race, he had studied in the Central Plains and learned some basic skills.

"Even if I die on the battlefield today, I will not hesitate!" Hua Xiong roared, drawing his sword and charging forward.

In the rear, Lu Ming and Lü Bu walked side by side. The two had been getting along quite well these past two days.

Lü Bu was trying to curry favor with Lu Ming, while Lu Ming was after Lü Bu's wife and daughters. He was a lecherous man, always harboring a peculiar obsession with other men's wives and daughters.

Married women are wonderful! Married women are shy and clean; playing with them is a unique and exhilarating experience!

"Reporting to the lord, Yanmen Pass has fallen, and there are fleeing soldiers ahead," Lin Dong reported, his expression remaining perfectly calm.

"Tell the vanguard to disperse the fleeing soldiers to both sides. Anyone who charges into the enemy lines will be killed without mercy!" Lu Ming then drew his spear, his eyes sharpening. "Fengxian, charge with me! Let's turn the world upside down!"