Three Kingdoms: Domination of the World

April 192 AD.

Minister Wang Yun conspired with Lü Bu to kill Dong Zhuo, who was subsequently exterminated along with his entire clan. Lü Bu was granted the title of Marquis of Wen.

When Dong Zhuo's generals Li Jue and Guo Si heard the sad news of the Grand Tutor's death, they were immediately thrown into panic. Their faces turned pale and they were at a loss as to what to do.

At this moment, Li Ru, who had managed to escape from Chang'an alive, appeared. Li Ru's eyes were bloodshot and his teeth were clenched. Thinking of his wife and children being killed by Wang Yun, he was filled with endless anger towards Lu Bu and others.

"My dear generals, now that the Grand Tutor is dead, we, the soldiers of Xiliang, are like dogs that have lost our homes. It would be better for us to counterattack Chang'an. There is still a glimmer of hope." Li Ru said in a hoarse voice.

"Sir, you're right." Li Jue's eyes widened, the veins on his forehead throbbing, and he pounded his fist hard on a nearby tree trunk. "We never want to go back to that godforsaken place called Xiliang."

"Let's do it." Guo Si tightly gripped the weapon in his hand, the flesh on his face trembling, his eyes full of determination, and he echoed.

Wang Yun, having defeated Dong Zhuo, was so engrossed in his actions that he failed to prepare for the attack upon hearing that Li Jue and Guo Si were approaching with their army. As a result, Wang Yun and Lü Bu were defeated by Li Jue and Guo Si's forces.

Li Ru was furious and rushed to where Wang Yun was, holding a long sword and angrily beheaded Wang Yun. At the same time, he took Emperor Xian of Han hostage and continued to serve as the Grand Tutor.

In the apricot grove, Lü Bu was in a hurry, fearing that his pursuers would kill him. He took Diao Chan and his wife Yan and fled to Runan.

"Alas! I was careless for a moment and let that kid become famous." Lu Bu, riding on the red horse Red Hare, panted heavily and beat his chest in regret, feeling extremely regretful.

"Husband, where are we going?" Yan's face was as pale as paper, her face pale, her voice tearful, and she asked with a worried look on her face.

"Madam, we are almost at the border of Huainan. Let's go to Yuan Shu first." Lu Bu frowned and said a little confusedly.

"Wherever Marquis Wen goes, I will go. I swear to follow him until death!" Diao Chan raised her head slightly and said with a firm face. Her beautiful face was full of determination, and her eyes were bright and blazing, as if burning with an unyielding flame.

"Chan'er, Madam, you have worked hard." Lu Bu's eyes became tender and he gently held Diao Chan and Yan's hands, his voice gentle and full of guilt.

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The shocking news of Wang Yun's death and Li Ru's re-emergence of power spread like wildfire throughout the country. Upon hearing this, the various princes were filled with excitement and eager to make a move, each rubbing their hands in an effort to accelerate the expansion of their power.

Jizhou.

Ju Su frowned, his eyes determined, and he clasped his hands together and said to Yuan Shao:

"My lord, the current situation is turbulent, and it is best to curry favor with Emperor Liu Xie."

However, Guo Tu curled his lips and said disdainfully: "This may not be feasible. I'm afraid there will be a lot of trouble."

Xu You also shook his head, his eyes filled with doubt. Yuan Shao sat in the main seat, his expression solemn. He harbored strong political ambitions, secretly musing that he did not want to be constrained by the emperor's authority. Ultimately, with a wave of his hand, he decisively rejected the plan to welcome the emperor.

Yanzhou. Cao Cao sat high in the hall, his face serious, his eyes sharp as an eagle's as he slowly scanned the assembled counselors. Everyone was silent, the atmosphere tense and oppressive. Finally, Cao Cao spoke, his voice deep and powerful:

"Everyone, Emperor Xian of Han is currently in Luoyang and in a difficult situation. How should we treat this emperor?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the counselors began to whisper and discuss. At this time, Xun Yu stepped forward, took a step forward, bowed, and replied calmly:

"Ming Gong, serving the lord and fulfilling the people's wishes is a sign of great obedience; exercising utmost impartiality to subdue the virtuous and capable is a sign of great strategy; upholding righteousness to attract the talented and capable is a sign of great virtue."

Xun Yu's words were like a thunderclap, shocking everyone present. Cao Cao nodded slightly, a flicker of admiration in his eyes. He knew Xun Yu's wisdom and strategy well, and he agreed with what he said. So, he said loudly:

"What Wen Ruo said is absolutely correct. We should welcome the emperor and follow the will of the people. Only in this way can we achieve great things."

Then Cao Cao stood up, looked at everyone with a sharp gaze, and ordered:

"Generals, time is of the essence. Send troops immediately!" His voice was full of determination and majesty, like an invisible force that inspired everyone.

Cao Cao looked determined and waved his hand, ordering Xiahou Yuan as the vanguard and Xiahou Dun as the general, and immediately sent 20,000 elite troops to Chang'an.

Xiahou Yuan arrived at Chang'an first after a long journey. In his first encounter with Li Jue's army, he led the charge, mounted on his warhorse, sword in hand, his eyes burning with the fire of war, his heart filled with determination to fight bravely.

On the battlefield, Xiahou Yuan was like a tiger descending from the mountain, galloping on his horse, waving his long sword, blood splattering everywhere. He roared, the sound of killing shook the sky, and every blow was carried with endless power.

Soon, Xiahou Dun appeared, leading his army at a gallop. The sound of hooves thundered, raising clouds of dust. He stood majestically before the army, his armor gleaming in the sunlight with a cold brilliance, as bright as a cold star, emitting a chilling pressure.

"Brothers, kill!" Xiahou Dun roared with his eyes wide open. His voice was like a huge bell, echoing on the battlefield and stirring the hearts of every soldier.

Xiahou Dun led the charge, charging into the enemy formation, spear in hand like a dragon emerging from the sea, unstoppable. His face flushed crimson with rage, veins bulging on his forehead, and every swing of his spear carried a tremendous force.

Xiahou Dun's eyes burned with rage, revealing his unwavering faith and his extreme desire for victory. He roared in his heart:

"Today, we must wipe out the Xiliang army without leaving a single piece of armor!"

Wherever Cao's army went, the enemy troops were terrified and fled in panic. They looked at the brave and fearless figures of the Xiahou brothers, as if they had seen the gods of war from hell, and fear instantly took over their hearts.

Finally, under the attack of Cao's elite troops, Li Jue and Guo Si's Xiliang soldiers were defeated and fled in panic. Cao Cao executed Li Ru and successfully welcomed back Emperor Xian of Han, Liu Xie.