hotmtlnovel Chapter 161
Chapter 161
Lights flickered in the military tent.
Liu Yao sat calmly on the main seat, surrounded by generals laughing and talking, and the sound of cups clinking was endless, creating a harmonious but hidden atmosphere.
Liu Bei slowly lowered his head, a subtle deepness flashed in his eyes, and his voice was gentle and sincere.
"Leader Liu, today my three brothers, feeling guilty, have come to this tent to apologize. My third brother, who is straightforward but reckless, made a mistake that led to Lu Bu's escape. It is a great regret for the coalition forces and a pain that my brothers can't let go of."
His tone was gentle but every word was weighty, as if every word carried a heavy apology.
"Now, although the three of us are working hard in the coalition, we often feel that it is difficult to move forward. It seems that there are misunderstandings that are difficult to overcome. Therefore, we came here not only to apologize for the mistakes of the third brother, but also hope that the leader of the alliance can forgive us for our shortcomings and give us guidance and forgiveness."
After Liu Bei finished speaking, his expression showed some helplessness and sincerity. His eyes seemed to be able to see through people's hearts, making people involuntarily feel sympathy and resonance. Such words not only did not lose the courtesy, but also just showed his brother's responsibility and wisdom, making it difficult to blame him.
There was silence in the tent for a while. Everyone was touched by this sudden sincerity. Even the air seemed to be filled with an indescribable subtle emotion.
Liu Yao heard the words and waved his hand gently. There was a bit of indifference and helplessness in his smile, as if the cruelty and impermanence of the battlefield were all integrated into that gentle touch.
"Alas, on the battlefield, the situation is unpredictable. Although we have made countless plans, we can't beat the unpredictable world. This person can find a ray of hope in the sword and shadow. Perhaps it is destiny, which cannot be easily rewritten by human power."
Before he finished speaking, Zhang Fei came with a jar of aged wine in his hand, striding over with a heroic spirit. He looked directly at Liu Yao with a burning gaze, and his tone was sincere and straightforward:
"Brother Ziyi, I was indeed reckless in what happened that day. I came here to apologize today. This jar of wine is all my apology to you. I will drink it first!"
After speaking, Zhang Fei raised the jar of wine heroically, raised his head and drank it. The wine poured down like a waterfall, showing his heroic character and ambition. It seemed that even the air was filled with an unyielding and passionate blood.
Seeing this, Liu Yao couldn't help but laugh out loud, his laughter was full of relief and praise: "Hahaha, brother Yide's drinking capacity has really not decreased at all, and he is still as heroic as before, which is admirable!"
So, the two of them drank and made friends in this laughter, forgetting the smoke and killing of the battlefield, leaving only the deep affection between brothers.
While drinking, they talked and laughed with Liu Bei, and the topic sometimes involved the general situation of the world, and sometimes turned back to the past interesting things. The words were full of elegance, as if the whole world was moved by it.
Everyone was refreshed when they heard the words, especially Liu Bei, who could not hide the sincere relief and expectation on his face.
"This time our army has conquered Hulao Pass, and the city walls of Luoyang are within reach. Luoyang has no mountains or natural barriers to defend. I think the end of the traitor Dong Zhuo is just around the corner." Liu Bei's words revealed some joy of victory and vision for the future.
However, Liu Yao shook his head gently after hearing this, and a meaningful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. The smile showed both a clear understanding of reality and some unknown depth.
"Haha, Xuande is too early. The war situation is like chess, changing rapidly. Although Hulao Pass has been taken and Luoyang seems to be within reach, the old thief Dong Zhuo is cunning and cunning. I'm afraid there will be no peace in Luoyang."
Liu Bei scratched his head.
"Why did Leader Liu say that?"
"Imagine a person, thin and weak, holding a rare jade, staggering on the road of his heart, with a heart full of cherishment of the treasure and a vision of the future. Unexpectedly, the situation suddenly changed, and a group of burly bandits emerged from the dark, like hungry wolves pouncing on food, vowing to take the jade for themselves. Do you think he would be willing to let the jade fall into the hands of others?"
"Of course, it's better to die in glory than to live in disgrace..."
Zhang Fei's voice suddenly sounded, with a bit of drunkenness and unquestionable determination, and the wine jar in his hand shook gently.
As soon as these words came out, Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, who were originally chatting and laughing, suddenly looked stern, and their eyes met, all knowing each other. A solemnity filled the air, as if even the wind had stopped.
"You mean, that thief Dong Zhuo wants to destroy Luoyang with his whole body? Has his power expanded to such an extent that he wants to devour the foundation of our Han Dynasty?"
"Yes, that's right. Although Dong Zhuo has great ambitions, his mind is narrow enough to only stay in a small corner., greedy for power and not striving for progress. When it comes to tyranny and injustice, who in the world can compare to him? Such a person, it is difficult to preserve the things he holds tightly in his hands, let's ask, how can we easily reach the treasures that he cannot touch? "
Liu Bei's face suddenly changed, and a trace of imperceptible panic flashed in his eyes, as if the worries deep in his heart were revealed. He forced himself to calm down, turned his eyes to Liu Yao, and his voice was a little anxious and helpless.
"Leader Liu, the current situation is complicated. Luoyang City is the birthplace of my Han Dynasty and the resting place of my Liu family's ancestors. "
Liu Yao also sighed.
"Alas, there is really no way. I am afraid that Dong Zhuo has already made up his mind to kill. Even if I force everyone to advance quickly with the order of the leader, it is probably too late. "
Everyone present bowed their heads and said nothing more.
The air suddenly became terribly cold.
After a while.
Liu Bei stood up on his own initiative.
"Master Liu, the night is already deep, it is time to rest. Xuande will not disturb your sweet dreams any longer, so I will take my leave now. "
At this moment, Liu Bei's heart was surging, and he had no intention of drinking and having fun. What he cared about was the ancestral mausoleum that carried the glory and memory of the Han Dynasty.
As a descendant of the Han Dynasty, he knew that the responsibility on his shoulders was heavier than Mount Tai. Protecting the imperial mausoleum was not only a respect for the ancestors, but also an unshirkable mission as a clan member.
Even if it cost a terrible price, he had to give it a try. This was his obligation as a clan member of the Han Dynasty.
But Liu Yao, who was also a clan member of the Han Dynasty, did not have such complicated feelings. Even if the coalition forces attacked quickly tomorrow, it would be too late. Why bother?
Because Luowang had sent intelligence, Dong Zhuo had been conspiring with Li Ru tonight, but the specific situation was not very clear.
Liu Yao secretly speculated that the plot behind this was most likely related to the plan to move the capital.
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