Chen Lang turned around and smiled, "There's no need to be so nervous. There aren't any ambushes here."
Cao Ren laughed awkwardly. Cao Cao Cao laughed: "The battle is over, Chen Lang and I are brothers again. Brother Chen will not harm you, relax. "
Chen Lang and Cao Cao Cao directly went to the Du Kang Building. The Du Kang Building opened for business a day ago, but after experiencing such a huge disturbance, there were only a few guests, making the place seem very deserted.
Chen Lang and Cao Cao Cao sat at a seat close to a window on the second floor, while Gan Ning and Cao Ren sat at a table not far away from them. Chen Lang asked for a jug of wine, a few small dishes, and then he started drinking with Cao Cao.
Chen Lang laughed and asked: "Brother Meng De doesn't seem to be disappointed?" Cao Cao laughed, "It would be a lie to say that I am not disappointed. However, this result is within my expectations. " He picked up the wine cup and downed it in one gulp, then said with ridicule, "How grand is it for eighteen dukes to punish Dong Zhuo! In the end, it turned out to be such a ending! However, they had gained quite a bit this time. They had at least clearly seen the foundations of the eighteen dukes! Not a single decent person! Only Liu Bei, even though it's just a small county magistrate, I have a whole new level of respect for you! "
Chen Lang laughed and asked: Where's Sun Jian? Jiangdong Tiger King, the vanguard for breaking through the Tiger Prison! "
A look of disdain appeared in Cao Cao's eyes as he said, "I originally thought he was someone special, but now, it seems that he is just an insatiable and insatiable man!" This person was not worth mentioning! On the other hand, Zhou Yu who was by his side was extraordinarily smart at such a young age! Although Sun Jian is not worth mentioning, but with his help, Sun Jian can be considered a strong opponent! "
Chen Lang laughed, then picked up the wine bottle and poured another cup for Cao Cao Cao Cao, putting down the wine bottle, he laughed and asked: What about the rest of the nobles that did not participate, Liu Biao? Could it be that no one is worthy of Brother Meng De's attention? "
Cao Cao laughed and said: "Brother Chen, you are asking the obvious!" These people did not even dare to step forward when faced with such a disaster on the part of the imperial court and the emperor. They were even more inferior when compared to the eighteen dukes; they were just a bunch of useless good-for-nothings! In the future, when the world is in chaos, these people will only be the food of others! "
Chen Lang glanced at Cao Cao and laughed: "Hearing Brother Meng De's words, it seems like Brother Meng De's proposal to go against Dong Zhuo of the Eighteenth Marquis was really for the sake of helping the Han Room!"
Cao Cao said, "Brother Chen is my close friend. Don't you understand me?"
Chen Lang laughed: "Then I'll try to say it, and see if it's right or wrong." Cao Cao smiled and looked at Chen Lang. Chen Lang looked at Cao Cao Cao and said: "Although brother Meng De has the ambition to change the world with your own ideals, but towards the big size man, you still have a feeling that you can't part with him. It was true that Brother Meng De advocated for the eighteen dukes to suppress Dong Zhuo, but at the same time, he also wanted to make a great contribution in the process so that he could have a place in the imperial government and change the country according to his own plans. However, Brother Meng De's foresight was great, so he would definitely be able to see that all eighteen dukes had their own ulterior motives, and that it was very possible that they would fail to suppress Dong Zhuo. However, Brother Meng De should not be worried about failure. If he failed, in Brother Meng De's eyes, it would mean that the road to Han Room would be completely blocked, and then the world would be in chaos. Brother Meng De has already won an extremely high prestige in this crusade, and this is the trump card of this era. " Chen Lang himself did not have such a thorough understanding of the world, but Chen Lang had read books written by a historian who researched Cao Cao.
Cao Cao Cao's eyes lit up, then he laughed out loud and raised his thumb at Chen Lang: I, Cao Mengde have a close friend like brother Chen, it can be said that my life was not in vain! He picked up his wine cup and said, "Let me toast Brother Chen!" And then, he raised his head and gulped it down. Chen Lang also picked up his wine cup and drank.
Cao Cao Cao put down his wine cup, looked at Chen Lang and said: "Brother Chen, you chose a different path. This road is ten thousand times more difficult and dangerous than mine! "
Chen Lang laughed, and said: "When a man is alive, he has to go all out in accordance to his own will. Even if we fail in the end, we would still not be ashamed of ourselves as a man in this life. "
Cao Cao Cao looked at Chen Lang, an unexplainable expression in his eyes. Lowering his head, he poured the two of them a cup of wine and said, "After we part ways today, we'll probably meet again on the battlefield!" Chen Lang picked up his wine cup, and said with a smile: "At that time, I would not have shown mercy." Cao Cao laughed and picked up his wine glass. "Same here!" "Let's do it!" The two of them raised their heads and drained their glasses of wine. They looked at each other and laughed out loud.
Chen Lang saw Cao Cao off. Standing at the city gate, he looked at Cao Cao's back as he left, his mind filled with thousands of thoughts. Gan Ning could not help but say: "That Cao Cao is quite a character!" Chen Lang said: "Someone said Cao Cao is a scoundrel. But I think Cao Cao is the true hero! " Gan Ning laughed: "wolf brother is wrong, the real hero still needs to be wolf brother!" Chen Lang was startled, then laughed out loud.
Chunyu Qiong rushed over to report, "Great General, when we checked the palace again, we discovered that Empress Dowager He is still in the cold palace." Chen Lang felt that it was a bit unexpected, but he understood immediately. Dong Zhuo must have left in a hurry, so he didn't have the time to bother Empress Dowager He who was being confined in the cold palace. Chen Lang mounted his horse and rode towards the palace, with the rest following closely behind.
Cao Cao Cao and Cao Ren headed towards their own camp, where Cao Ren looked like he was relieved. Cao Cao laughed, "Are you worried that Brother Chen will harm me?" Cao Ren said: "How can I not worry!" Cao Cao laughed, "It seems like you don't understand him yet! That Chen Lang is a true hero, he would never harm me in this kind of situation! " And then he said happily: "With an opponent like Brother Chen, I am not lonely anymore!"
Cao Ren asked in puzzlement: "Is master and Chen Lang destined to become enemies?"
Cao Cao said, "A mountain cannot hold two tigers. Although the world is big, it cannot hold two heroes. Brother Chen and I can only keep one hero." Looking towards Cao Ren, "Let's go back. The real chaotic world is about to begin! " Then, he brandished his horse whip and flew towards the camp, Cao Ren quickly followed.
Chen Lang and the rest headed towards the palace. At this time, there were already a few pedestrians on the streets of Luoyang, and some shops had already reopened for business. Although they were no longer as bustling as they were before the great chaos, they had recovered some of their liveliness. As Chen Lang rode on the road, many commoners kowtowed to him with grateful expressions.
Chen Lang and his group went straight to the palace. Right now, the palace was already under the control of the imperial guards. When the officer at the door saw Chen Lang, he immediately opened the door.
Chen Lang arrived at Empress Dowager He's chambers. Empress Dowager He and a few trusted eunuchs and maids were all trembling in fear, but when they saw Chen Lang, they couldn't help but be pleasantly surprised. They couldn't help but cry out, "General!"
Chen Lang walked in front of Empress Dowager He and cupped his fists. "The Empress Dowager is startled." "General, what's the situation outside?" Empress Dowager He asked worriedly. A few days ago, I was really scared to death by the sounds of the chaos in the battlefield. Why have I calmed down these past few days? Was that horse the general's? "
Chen Lang then explained the entire situation of the battle. When Empress Dowager He heard that Chen Lang had forced the allied army to retreat, she could not help but be infuriated and shouted, "You, why did you …" Then, realizing that the eunuchs and maids were still around, he said to them, "All of you, leave. I have something to discuss with the general." A few eunuchs and maids answered and left, closing the doors behind them.
Empress Dowager He couldn't help but ask, "Didn't General want to help the Han Room? But why did they repel the allied army? Aren't you serving the Dong Zou now? "
"I was going to join forces. However, my men found that wherever the allied army passed, there would be massacres and looting. Many villages and towns they passed would become ruins, and their actions would be even more brutal than the West Cold Army. If they were allowed to enter the Luoyang, the entire Luoyang would definitely turn into ruins. Empress Dowager He couldn't help but turn pale. He then said apologetically, "General, please don't take offense. I was wrong about you."
Chen Lang laughed, "Empress and I do not need to be so formal."
Empress Dowager He's heart skipped a beat as she looked at Chen Lang with her beautiful eyes, showing boundless love. "General, why don't you stay here with me tonight? I want to have a drink with the general. " Chen Lang's heart skipped a beat, thinking of Empress Dowager He's flirtatious vibe, he could not help but feel hungry.
The next morning, Chen Lang woke up. The morning sunlight shone through the windows into the cold palace. The palace dress was thrown above a screen not far away while Empress Dowager He's pink undergarment was hung on a hanger on the side, while her underpants were thrown at the foot of the bed. Empress Dowager He was still deep in her dreams as she laid in Chen Lang's embrace, the corners of her lips slightly raised, her face filled with happiness. She was probably still dreaming.
Chen Lang couldn't help but think back to last night's craziness and he couldn't help but have a nice aftertaste of it. Even though Empress Dowager He was the mother of a nation, her coquettish features were unimaginable, making others unable to stop themselves.
Suddenly, there was a commotion outside the door. Empress Dowager He woke up from her sleep. Right at this moment, the door was pushed open with a bang. Empress Dowager He jumped in shock and looked at Chen Lang in panic.
One of them walked to the back of the screen with big steps. He wore an armor and a cape, his beauty was peerless, and his face was filled with anger. He was none other than the famous female general of West Cold Army, Dong Yuan.
Chen Lang said snappily: What are you doing here?
Dong Yuan looked at the shivering Empress Dowager He in Chen Lang's arms and shouted, "You actually tricked this woman behind my back!"
"Who, who are you?" Empress Dowager He mustered up the courage to speak. "How dare you, how dare you!"
Chen Lang laughed. "She is called Dong Yuan, the Grand Preceptor's daughter." Startled, Empress Dowager He didn't dare say another word.
Dong Yuan didn't bother with Empress Dowager He as she walked over in large strides, lifted the blanket, and exposed the two of them to the air. Empress Dowager She was so frightened that she curled up into a ball. Chen Lang quickly pulled up the blanket to cover her vitals and said irritably, "Yuanyuan, what are you doing?"