Chapter 4: The Born King of Strength (I)

The Governor of Hedong, it is estimated that the court officials will arrive in the next day or two

Emperor Liu Hong of the Han Dynasty ascended the throne at the age of twelve, and after eight years, he finally had offspring.

Dong Huang was overjoyed upon hearing this, and with a vigorous swing of his fist, he exclaimed, "Hedong? That is indeed a wonderful place. If my uncle becomes the governor of Hedong, then won't we all be going to Hedong with him?"

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To be honest, he does not resemble Dong Zhuo at all; his appearance is very refined, with a face like jade, and he always wears a harmless smile.

Now having become the governor, although the gun still belongs to someone else, the person holding the gun is no longer the same as before

Li Ru vaguely sensed that the days of Dong Zhuo's rapid rise to power were not far off. As Dong Zhuo's son-in-law, his future was bright.

Dong Huang is practicing martial arts in the training ground, drenched in sweat

It's a trivial matter? They have already reported it to the authorities

"Where is my father-in-law?" After arriving in the backyard, Li Ru first paid his respects to his mother-in-law. Li Ru's mother-in-law was a Qiang woman, known for her fierce temperament, surpassing even Dong Zhuo in her intensity. She was originally the daughter of a Qiang chieftain and, after marrying Dong Zhuo, devoted herself entirely to plotting for him. Within the Dong household, the person Dong Zhuo respected the most, aside from his mother, was his wife.

He befriended the local nobility, sparing no expense in depleting his family fortune. At the same time, he painstakingly nurtured his eldest son, He Jin, only to find that it was his daughter, whom he had always undervalued, who would change the fate of the He family. When the Han Emperor was selecting candidates for the palace, He Zhen, believing that having connections in court would facilitate matters, sent his daughter to the palace. Unexpectedly, the Han Emperor took an immediate liking to her upon their first meeting. After several encounters, she even bore him a son, which naturally elevated the status of the He family.

Fearing that A Juan would usurp her position, Dong Shi immediately sent Dong Fei's mother to the kitchen and tormented her through various means. However, she did not anticipate that A Juan would die, yet give birth to a son for Dong Zhuo. Fortunately, Dong Zhuo did not take a liking to that ugly child, so Dong Shi did not pay much attention to it.

The son-in-law obeys!

Dong Huang's eyes turned twice, "Uncle is in the prime of his life and will surely be promoted in the future. I can hardly wait to serve Uncle, as for this family business, it has nothing to do with me. Uncle has children, and at the very least, there are two brothers-in-law as well."

The court has conveyed the news that the father-in-law is about to be promoted

On this occasion of visiting Dong's family, he intends to convey good news to Dong Zhuo

The Xusi Cavalry Officer is merely someone else's weapon

Li Ru bowed and said: "Yuan'er is doing well. A few days ago, she even mentioned to my son-in-law that she wanted to go home for a visit... It is truly a sin to make my mother-in-law worry. After my son-in-law returns, he will let Yuan'er go home. Mother-in-law, if there are no further instructions, my son-in-law will take his leave now"

He couldn't help but hesitate. If Dong Zhuo were to have a son in the future, he would naturally pledge loyalty to Dong Zhuo's son. However, if Dong Zhuo had no son, the future of the Dong family business might not necessarily be handed over to that ugly one. It was evident that Tu Shu Dong Huang's words were a test; where should he, Li Ru, go from here? Should he assist that ugly one? The prospects seemed rather bleak.

What of the government? In Lintao, my uncle's words carry more weight than the government itself. Enough of that, what brings you here today?

She lazily replied: "Your father-in-law went out early this morning with your brother-in-law, seemingly to handle some dispute. They are expected to return around sunset. Wen Zheng, how is Yuan Er? It has been a long time since she came back, and I have been very concerned about her."

If it were not for Dong Huang's mention, Li Ru might have even forgotten Dong Yuan's words

At the same time, I have long heard from Yuan'er that she has a younger brother whose nickname is A Chou. It is said that A Chou is not favored by his father-in-law, and his mother-in-law also does not like him. Although the elderly person dotes on A Chou, he is after all sixty-two years old. ... One day, when the elderly person is gone, this A Chou ... . ... Although Yuan'er has asked me to take care of him, I have never seen this person.

Huang, whose full name is Dong Huang, is the son of Dong Zhuo's elder brother, Dong Zhuo. Dong Zhuo has only one elder brother, who was very fond of him; unfortunately, he died young, leaving behind only one son, Dong Huang.

"What official position?" Dong Huang's eyes darted.

After years of hard work and effort, the results finally came to fruition. Emperor Han issued an edict appointing Dong Zhuo as the Governor of Hedong. Prior to this, Dong Zhuo had spent two years in the position of Xushi Cavalry Commander. Although he was responsible for pacifying the Qiang people and held considerable power, it was evidently nothing compared to the position of Governor of Hedong.

Dong Yuan and Dong Huang are the same age, but Dong Yuan was born one month earlier than Dong Huang

Li Ru's heart stirred, "In the end, I am an outsider to my brother-in-law; Ah Xiu was just joking!"

Longxi and Lintao, basking in the bright sunshine

In the spring of the fifth year of Xiping, for the Han court, which was already in decline, a significant opportunity presented itself.

Li Ru was well aware that in order to gain further trust from Dong Zhuo, he absolutely could not offend Dong Huang. Noticing that there was still time, he leisurely made his way to the training ground. As he walked, he pondered how he could make Dong Zhuo trust him even more

It should be! '' Li Ru nodded, `` A few days ago, while chatting with my father-in-law, I gathered that he wants you to gain some experience. A-Xiu, your father-in-law holds you in very high regard; it is possible that in the future, this vast family business could belong to you. ''

Dong Zhuo was extremely indulgent towards Dong Huang, treating him as if he were his own son, and he nurtured him in every possible way

Mr. Dong is very astute, but he has one flaw, which is his excessive jealousy

Dismounting in front of the Dong residence, he strode confidently through the gate. As the son-in-law of Dong Zhuo, Li Ru had visited the Dong residence numerous times. The household servants did not impede him; after greeting Li Ru, they each returned to their respective tasks.

A Xiu is the childhood name of Dong Huang. As she is still two months away from turning eighteen, she does not have a courtesy name. A Xiu sounds like a girl's name, yet it perfectly matches Dong Huang's appearance. After being called this for over a decade, Dong Huang has long since become accustomed to it

Her background was already not very good, and after so many years without being able to bear a son for Dong Zhuo, she felt an even greater sense of crisis

In Lintao, who does not know that Dong Huang is a tyrannical figure? It is quite common for him to abduct young women and dine without paying. The local ruffians in Lintao regard Dong Huang as their leader, and relying on Dong Zhuo's favoritism towards him, he even disregards the authorities.

However, Li Ru knew that this handsome young man was not as harmless in his heart as the smile on his face suggested

Send ? ''

It is a trivial matter, merely a few blind fools looking for a fight

Li Ru responded and then exited the room

Li Ru sat down on a stone lock and said with a smile, "Of course, I am here to deliver a message"

After He Zhen, the father of the beautiful He, took charge, he sought to change this situation

Where, where!

Dong Huang smiled as he took a bowl of water from the servant, drank it in one gulp, and replied nonchalantly

This is a rare good weather, and Li Ru feels quite cheerful while walking on the street

"Go ahead, I am feeling a bit tired too!" Dong lay on the couch, her eyes half-closed. However, when Li Ru was about to leave, she suddenly opened her eyes and said, "By the way, Huang was insisting on finding you a couple of days ago... He should be at the training ground now. If you have nothing else to attend to, you might as well go see him. Your husband will take some time to return."

The more he thought about it, the happier he felt, and Li Ru couldn't help but hum a little tune

Dong Huang is currently eighteen years old, stands seven feet tall, and has an upright posture

Dong Fei's mother was originally a personal maid of the Dong family, but unexpectedly, she became pregnant with the bloodline of Dong Zhuo

The highly favored Consort He of the Emperor gave birth to a son, named Liu Bian. This Consort He originally hailed from Wan in Nanyang and was considered a local powerful figure. However, the ancestors of the He family were of humble origin, coming from a butcher's background, which led to their lack of acceptance by the local aristocracy.

When Li Ru visited, the Dong family was taking a midday rest

Speaking of which, Dong Zhuo was not good-looking. Yet, the three daughters of the Dong family were all as beautiful as flowers, marrying three capable men. Unfortunately, the eldest daughter went to the Western Regions with her husband and has been out of touch for many years. However, the other two daughters have also made their families proud; both sons-in-law are competent individuals, which has further solidified the Dong family's position at home, bringing peace of mind.

Li Ru smiled faintly, "What can one be busy with? Isn't it just those matters? Ah Xiu, I heard that you got into a fight with someone a couple of days ago?"

Upon seeing Li Ru enter, he immediately greeted him with a cheerful smile, "Brother-in-law, it's been a while since you last came. What have you been busy with?"

After marrying Dong Zhuo's daughter, he quickly gained Dong Zhuo's trust and became a core member of the Dong family, thanks to their relationship as in-laws and his own capabilities. Although he spent most of his time living outside, he was the first person Dong Zhuo thought of whenever there was a matter to address.