"Exactly, the Black Mountain Army is difficult to defeat only because they lack guides.
Now, with natural guides, they'll be invincible.
Occupying Black Mountain will cut off all communication with Bingzhou.
Even if the King of Qin were to enter Bingzhou, he would be helpless for a time.
And our lord has already entered Ye City. Relying on the wealth of Jizhou, if the King of Qin doesn't come, fine; but if he does, his entire army will be annihilated!"
Feng Ji echoed this sentiment.
They all supported Yuan Shang and were bound to voice their opposition.
Yuan Shao had three sons: Yuan Tan, Yuan Xi, and Yuan Shang.
Yuan Shang was born to Lady Liu. Although Lady Liu had been detained by Lu Ming in Chang'an's Jiaosifang and subjected to daily rape and impregnation,
this fact alone could garner considerable sympathy. Therefore, the main conflict was between the eldest son, Yuan Tan, and the youngest son, Yuan Shang.
Lu Ming had detained the families of the warlords and brazenly raped and abused them.
No one could remain calm. The allied warlord forces had already tried, suffering nearly 100,000 deaths, yet they still couldn't capture Hangu Pass, let alone Tong Pass.
Furthermore, the warlord alliance had fractured and could no longer be rebuilt; they could only watch helplessly, unable to do anything else.
Yuan Shao was always somewhat indecisive; if he were younger, it would have been easier.
Now, in his old age, he was even more hesitant and indecisive, rubbing his head, feeling a headache coming on.
"Let's discuss this matter further."
"Father, why don't you contact Gongsun Zan?
Gongsun Zan has been attacking Liu Yu recently.
If we support him, we only need to get him to send troops to help us take Heishan.
This way, we can intimidate Ji Province and take Ye City without bloodshed.
If Gongsun Zan disagrees, why not send a persuasive strategist to explain the advantages and disadvantages?
Besides, Lu Ming's threat hasn't been eliminated; he has already taken..." Yizhou will definitely expand outwards next.
Bingzhou, Luoyang, and Jingzhou are all viable options.
If Gongsun Zan finds out he's helping us, we can block Lu Ming from the front. I believe Gongsun Zan is aware of the benefits.
His biggest fear right now is killing Liu Yu; without legitimacy, his cause would be illegitimate…
As for Hebei, isn't it all up to Father?
Looking at the eloquent and fluent strategy, Yuan Shao seemed to see his younger self, full of youthful vigor, as if the entire world was under his control.
His eyes lit up.
The successor he wanted must be proficient in both literature and military strategy.
Looking at Yuan Shang now, he seemed quite suitable.
Lu Ming received a message from a flying eagle in the palace. Eagles and other birds of prey exist in the Taihang Mountains, and even tigers exist there.
Therefore, carrier pigeons were out of the question; they had to use hawks.
He was largely aware of what Mi Heng was doing in Black Mountain, so he didn't interfere.
Instead, he sent Ma Chao with Ma Dai leading a cavalry force of five thousand to Bingzhou, where they would fight to sustain themselves against the foreign tribes.
If they captured a large number, they would send messengers to instruct the infantry to take control.
He played with his daughter in his arms. This was Wang Yi's child, a daughter, but she had been made heir apparent and was being strictly cared for.
She would be raised as a man to succeed him.
Therefore, she needed special care; no one could know she was a girl.
Once he conquered the land, he could change things as he pleased, but not now.
"Husband, you haven't visited Sister Mi Zhen in a while."
Wang Yi leaned against Lu Ming's chest, breathing in her husband's scent, looking at the child in her arms. What could be more important than this?
She could still chat with her mother occasionally, and her mother had also given birth to a daughter…
And recently she'd been practicing yoga, clearly preparing to serve the emperor again.
"Hmm, I'll go see him now."
"Sister Yi, let's go together."
Lu Ming handed the child to the wet nurse and then got up.
He didn't make Wang Yi serve him, but told her to rest until she recovered, not to force her.
This is the difference between a wife and a sex slave. A wife is meant to be respected…
And also to be used.
A sex slave is only meant to be used, not respected.
In Mi Zhen Palace, each queen had a small palace as her residence.
They were named after them; Zhu Rong's was Zhu Rong Palace, but Wang Yi's wasn't.
She was the queen; the entire palace belonged to her, so there was no need for one.
Upon arriving at Mi Zhen Palace, the heavily pregnant Mi Zhen came out early to greet her.
"Greetings, Your Highness; greetings, Queen."
"Alright, no need for such formalities.
As His Majesty said, pregnant women don't need to be so particular.
We're all family, no need to be so polite, just be easygoing."
Wang Yi greeted her readily. As the mistress of the house, it was normal for the eldest son's wife to care for her concubine.
"How are you? Are you feeling alright?
Do you feel nauseous after eating?"
"I'm fine, no morning sickness.
Thank you, sister!"
Mi Zhen looked at Wang Yi gratefully. This Queen was truly easy to get along with, without any of the malice or meanness one might expect.
Lu Ming looked at Mi Zhen with great interest. Liu Bei's wife, now his concubine.
He really wanted to see how Liu Bei was doing. He heard that he was fighting Cao Cao to a standstill in Xuzhou.
He had also recruited some famous scholars and strategists. Being able to fight Cao Cao to a standstill was quite an achievement.
"It's good to keep this up; in the end, both sides will be severely injured."
"Zhen'er, rest well. Come, let me take your pulse."
Lu Ming went over and grabbed Mi Zhen's arm, beginning to take her pulse.
He squinted.
After a moment, he directly grabbed her breast. "Not bad, everything is normal...
And it's gotten bigger here!"
"Husband."
Mi Zhen lowered her head shyly. Having her breasts touched, especially outside, was too embarrassing.
"You'll get used to it. Come in and sit down."
Wang Yi was already used to it. Sometimes when she went to find Lu Ming, he was still on top of another woman or thrusting. There was nothing strange about it.
Sex is human nature. If her husband liked to play with women, then let him play to his heart's content.
After staying with Mi Zhen for more than twenty minutes, Lu Ming left to continue checking on the pregnant women.
Among them were Cao Cao's three daughters, the youngest of whom was pregnant before even starting junior high school.
Young girls and mature women alike were present.
These pregnant women all had to be examined before going to Zhu Rong, where they spent over an hour having sex with her. Zhu Rong was very enthusiastic about making love to him.
Furthermore, due to her wild beauty, she had a good relationship with her younger sister Lu Qing and her aunt Ai Duo. They all enjoyed horseback riding and wielding weapons, and were quite compatible.
Zhu Rong now only wanted to get pregnant and give Lu Ming a child, whether it was a boy or a girl, as long as she gave birth, she wouldn't be without a child.