The person who came was Cao Cao's brother, Cao Hong, who killed a bloody road in the chaos and fled along the Bianqu, but he didn't expect to meet Cao Cao who was about to draw his sword and commit suicide here. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

"Adults are at stake for the safety of the people of the world, how can they kill themselves here?"

Cao Cao glanced at Cao Hong, and he lamented:

"General Bao and Zi Xu went with me on the expedition, but unexpectedly encountered difficulties because of this, if I hadn't instigated them to go west with me that day, how could there be today's defeat? Even if I die, I won't be able to see them under the Yellow Spring! ”

Cao Cao said very sadly, tears rained down, a man in his twenties cried heartbreakingly, even Cao Hong had red eyes, it was really a man who had tears and didn't flick, but he didn't get to the sad place.

At this time, Xu Rong's pursuers behind him were getting closer and closer, and Cao Hong hurriedly clenched the blood-stained long sword in his hand, and at the same time immediately turned over and dismounted, and said to Cao Cao:

"The thieves are already approaching, the lord quickly mounts the horse, and the last general guards the lord!"

Cao Cao refused again and again: "Zilian (Cao Hongzi), now the situation is extremely critical, the two of us, if one of us can escape, you hurry up and ride away!" I've been wounded by an arrow, and I'm afraid I won't be able to live, so go away! ”

Cao Hong shook his head firmly: "The world can be without me Cao Hong alone, but I can't do without you!" ”

This sentence made Cao Cao's eyes widen, he didn't expect that this clan brother, who has always been silent and cherishes money like his life, would resolutely give up the hope of escape to himself at the moment of life and death, and at the same time, he can also say that the world can do without him, but he can't do without Cao Cao's words, how can he have such a high evaluation in the hearts of his brothers!

Cao Cao was so moved that he couldn't say a word "no" anymore, and let Cao Hong carry him on the horse. Cao Hong led the horses and escorted Cao Cao's evacuation, at this time, several pursuers behind had rushed over, fortunately they ran into a few scattered Yanzhou rebels, the two sides fought together, Cao Hong took this opportunity to escape from the Bianqu area with Cao Cao.

Subsequently, Cao Cao and Cao Hong found a raft, escaped the north bank of Bianshui, and ran all the way to Yuanwu, only to finally meet his subordinates Cao Ren, Ding Chong, Xu Shao and others, and then led the remnants of less than 100 people to connect with the Yanzhou coalition army.

This battle was one of the most tragic battles among the countless defeats Cao Cao experienced in his life. The main generals who participated in the battle, except for Bao Xin and Cao Cao, who were only wounded by arrows, Wei Zi, Bao Tao and others were all killed, and the morale of the Yanzhou coalition army also fell to the bottom, so that many years later, when Yuan Shao and Cao Cao fought a decisive battle, Yuan Shao ordered the literati Chen Lin to write a crusade against Cao Cao, and also evaluated Cao Cao with the defeat of Bianshui: "Foolish and short-minded, easy to advance and retreat, injured and broken, and lost several masters and apprentices." ”

Since then, the name Xu Rong has become a "nightmare" in Cao Cao's heart, and even if Cao Cao is reluctant to mention it, he can't forget how dangerous the Battle of Bianshui was for him.

Even if he said to himself and his subordinates: "Xu Rong's original purpose was to take advantage of the victory to attack the large camp of my Yanzhou coalition army stationed in Suojube, but fortunately he met our army, although Xu Rong's department was fierce and abnormal, but he did not expect my Cao Mengde's military horses to be brave and good at fighting, so Xu Rong collected his troops and returned to Luoyang." ”

However, Cao Cao was unable to erase this painful memory after all, although his arrow wound was not in his eyes, but because of the wild running all night, he suffered from the wind cold, and since then, he suffered from the disease of the head wind, and when he attacked, the piercing pain invisibly reminded him that he should never forget the battle of Bianshui.

Cao Cao also always remembered the kindness of some people, such as Cao Hong, even if many years later, Cao Cao died of illness, Cao Pi ascended the throne, and planned to kill Cao Hong because of personal grudges, but was forced by his mother Empress Dowager Bian to intercede for Empress Guo. Wei Zi's generous support for Cao Cao and his unfortunate death in Xingyang made Cao Cao never forget this old friend, and when Wei Zi's son Wei Zhen was implicated in Zhu Yue's rebellion, Cao Cao not only did not pursue his mistakes, but also gave him a knighthood and sheltered him to this point - this is a later story.

Xu Rong smashed the Yanzhou army in Bianqu, killing more than 10,000 people, and the rest of the prisoners were buried alive on the spot, once again committing atrocities that shocked the world. The reason for this, Xu Rong just said indifferently: "Since these people think that they will die after surrendering, so they swear to resist stubbornly, then they have fulfilled their wishes." ”

However, this battle was also a heavy loss for more than 10,000 people under Xu Rong's department, and the troops and horses of each department were reduced by no less than 30%. Now, after several decisive battles, it has finally been reduced to less than seven or eight thousand people.

It's just that Xu Rong understands that her career as a commander of the army is coming to an end, so the soldiers and horses who have gone through several battles slowly returned to Luoyang from Xingyang.

That night, the army arrived at Kuaixiang, dozens of miles east of Luoyang City, and there was no longer any need to march in a hurry, although Dong Zhuo's messenger came to urge Xu Rong several times, asking Xu Rong to return to Beijing immediately, but the revenge had been avenged, and Xu Rong ignored it at all.

In Xu Rong's military tent, Xinyi suffered an arrow wound on her hand, although she herself said that it was fine, but after Xu Rong broke away all the soldiers, she insisted that she be sick and recuperate, so Xinyi lay on the Hu bed, and Xu Rong personally boiled anti-inflammatory and poisonous herbs for her.

Ah Chu and Qili saw that Miss Rong took care of Xinyi so carefully, and they had mixed feelings in their hearts: Miss Rong has always had feelings, although she had done too many atrocities that they couldn't understand before, but now that the revenge has been avenged, after Miss Rong goes back and returns the soldiers and horses to Dong Zhuo, she can return to the mountains and forests with them, and stay away from the strife in the world, right?

Xu Rong boiled the medicinal soup, carefully held it with his own hands, and handed it to Xinyi, although she was still wrapped in a black cloth, making it impossible to see what kind of expression she was at this time, but it seemed that even Ah Chu and Qili could feel it: Miss Rong at this time must be full of smiles of gratitude and concern for Xinyi.

"Come, Xinyi, drink this bowl of potion and you can rest."

Xu Rong said softly, bringing the still steaming medicinal soup closer.

Xinyi glanced down at the dark potion, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, but then her eyes became deeper, and she became more and more calm, she pursed her lips and blew lightly, blowing away the emitted hot air away.

"Miss Rong, slave maid...... Do you have to drink this bowl of medicinal soup? ”

Xinyi opened her mouth, but her voice was a little hoarse at this time, which seemed to be very different from usual.

Xu Rong paused, and then replied lightly:

"Yes, you must. You have been exhausted since you followed me, and today, even Miss Ben will make amends to you. From then on, Miss Ben never counted Biluo's death again. ”

Ah Chu and Qili were a little surprised when they heard this, but then nodded approvingly: Although Biluo's death is indeed related to Xinyi, but at that time, Xinyi was just the slave of Princess Wannian, and she could not obey the master's order? Now, the young lady has finally untied this knot and is able to accommodate Xinyi, and both of them are happy for Xinyi.

Xinyi's eyes were a little sour, she sniffed, as if she was "moved" and about to cry, she said to Xu Rong:

"Miss, the slave maid has been killed by thieves since she was a child, and then she was fortunate to be taken in by the prince and Sima Gongzi, if it weren't for the two of them, the slave and maid would have turned into a pile of bones, how can they live to this day?"

"yes, I know."

Xu Rong replied softly, Ah Chu and Qili were both reminded of their own miserable life experiences when Xinyi said this, and their eyes were a little red.

"Okay, this stupid sister ......"

Ah Chu rubbed his eyes and said to Xin Yi with disgust: "Don't talk about those sad past events at this time, from now on, the three of us will do our best to take care of Miss and stay away from all this." ”

Xinyi nodded silently, her eyes flickering, and her eyes seemed to be full of tears.

At this time, Xu Rong stretched out the decoction in his hand to Xinyi's mouth:

"Drink it quickly, otherwise it will be cold, and it will not taste good if it is cold."

Xinyi took a deep breath, as if trying to calm her emotions, she said softly:

"So, miss...... Slave, drink it now? ”

"Well, drink."

Xu Rong said softly, gently but resolutely.

Xinyi nodded silently again, this time, the tears in her eyes flowed out one by one, and without waiting for Ah Chu and Qili to feel strange, she reached out and took the medicine bowl in Xu Rong's hand, and drank all the dark medicinal soup in one go.

"I drank too quickly, so it shouldn't be very bitter."

Xu Rong said kindly, picking up a silk towel with his small hand and wiping the wet corners of Xinyi's mouth.

"Yes, the slave also knows that it shouldn't be very bitter."

Xinyi said, tears flowing more and more, and finally turned into a stream, spilling her entire pretty face.

Qili and Ah Chu hurriedly took out handkerchiefs to wipe the tears on Xinyi's cheeks, and were puzzled: Although it is a happy thing to get Miss's understanding and recognition, it will not be moved to this point, right? Doubts began to arise in the hearts of the two of them.

"Miss Rong, Sister A Chu, Sister Qili, Xinyi still has something to say."

Xinyi asked cautiously while crying.

"Say it."

The three of them spoke in unison.

Xinyi wiped his eyes with his hand: "Actually, although Sima Li Gongzi seems to be free and easy, he has never forgotten the woman he once loved......"

Xu Rong turned his head and thought for a while: Li'er is a deep idiot after all.

Xinyi knew that she was not worthy of Sima Li's son...... But I still hope to stay by his side and serve him for the rest of my life......"

Xin Yi couldn't cry, and said intermittently, her sad color infected Ah Chu and Qi Li, and the two immediately turned their heads and said to Xu Rong:

"Miss Rong, since Xinyi still has this in her heart...... If you can't let go of Sima Gongzi, why don't you let Xinyi return to Sima Gongzi? ”

However, Xinyi interrupted the two of them, and she said to Qili:

"Sister Qili, your appearance is almost exactly the same as the woman Sima Li Gongzi once loved, Xinyi begs you, can you serve Sima Li Gongzi on behalf of Xinyi?"

Ah Chu and Qili were shocked, and at this time Qili finally understood why Sima Li often looked at her with very strange eyes when she was with Sima Li......

"But...... I am the slave of the prince and Miss Rong, how can I ......? ”

Qi Li said in embarrassment.

Xinyi cried tears, straightened up on the Hu bed, and bowed deeply to Qili: "This is Xinyi's last wish, and I hope Sister Qili can agree!" ”

"Last wish??"

Ah Chu and Qili listened, as if falling into a cloud: "What do you mean?" ”

Just when the two of them were surprised, Xinyi's face suddenly turned pale, and a wisp of red blood overflowed from the corner of her mouth......

"Xinyi! What happened to you? ”

The two of them screamed in surprise, but the blood on Xinyi's mouth flowed more and more, and finally gushed out of her mouth, staining the entire Hu bed red.

The poison was ordered by Xu Rong himself, and it was placed in the medicinal soup, and the main material of the poison was picked by Xu Rong with Xinyi himself, and Xinyi had already guessed what kind of poison it was just by the smell of the medicinal soup.

"Heart !!"

The cries of Ah Chu and Qi Li gradually subdued, and in their place, the sound of the two of them sobbing: the effect of the drug was very fast, and in a moment, Xinyi had vomited blood and died.

Xu Rong stood up from the side of the bed: Biluo, your revenge is only avenged now! (To be continued.) )