Chapter 475: Four Fierce and Eight Sledgehammers (3) The Second Update
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If it weren't for Cao Cao's repairs to Xuchang and the adoption of the Guanzhong model, a series of measures such as building an inner urn city and building a horse-faced wall, Xuchang might have been breached. Since the end of the Great War of Luoyang, Cao Cao has strengthened his own strength.
Learning the methods of Guanzhong and absorbing skilled craftsmen has greatly improved in terms of ordnance.
During the years of trading with Guanzhong, Cao Cao did not spend much on ordnance and horses. He traded with Dong, mainly in terms of people's livelihood and civil use. Including some machinery that has been eliminated in Guanzhong, it is undoubtedly very important to Cao Cao.
And these equipment have indeed promoted the development of Xuchang.
A big battle ended, and the Xuzhou army dropped more than a thousand corpses under the city of Xuchang and stopped the attack.
However, it has only been more than ten days, and Xuchang has become full of holes. Xun has long lost his former elegance and calmness, and he sat in the hall of the mansion, his temples jumping suddenly. These more than ten days are undoubtedly a torment for Xun.
If it weren't for the Bian Rang Rebellion back then, Xun had experienced the test of blood and fire, but I was afraid that this nerve would have collapsed.
In Xuchang City, there are now about forty or fifty thousand soldiers and horses, and a small part of them have to stay in the palace to prevent the little emperor from jumping out to make trouble. I believe Liu Xie has also heard that Liu Bei is going to welcome him to Xuzhou this time. Being a puppet in Xuchang is no different from being a puppet in Xuzhou, but there is one point, Liu Bei is the son-in-law of King Pei, and relatively speaking, he is closer to the Liu Association.
Presumably the little emperor must be very tempted.
"Father, have something to eat...... You haven't eaten all day! ”
Just as Xun was pondering, footsteps came.
A weak-crowned young man holds a meal. came to Xun's side. He said softly: "Father, now people inside and outside Xuchang are looking at you." If you fall, Xuchang will be finished. Eat something first, and then you can think about things more carefully. ”
Xun smiled with relief.
This youth. is Xun's eldest son, named Xun Yun (yun. was born to Xun Yuan and Tang, and he will be twenty-two years old soon.
Xun motioned to Xun Yun to put down his rice bowl, "How is your mother?" ”
"Very good!" Xun Yun said: "I'm just worried about my father, I have a terrible headache in the past two days." The younger brothers are by the mother's side to take care of them, and the father does not have to worry. ”
"How's the city going?"
Xun Yun is now serving as the governor of the Prime Minister's Mansion and is responsible for public security in the city. Listening to Xun's inquiry, Xun Yun hurriedly replied: "Everything is fine in the city, but the grain and grass are consumed very quickly. The raw materials for the arrows are also not sufficient. The people were calm, though. But the child was not sure how long this calm would last. If the Prime Minister's reinforcements do not arrive within twenty days, there is danger. ”
Xun likes this son very much.
He is very stable and has his demeanor. No matter what time it was, Xun Yun always remained calm, of course, it had something to do with his experience.
Xun has a total of five sons!
Among them, there is only Xun Yun. At the time of the outbreak of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, the memory had already begun. Yingchuan was the most severely affected place in the Yellow Turban Rebellion that year, Xun Yun and his mother were once blocked in the manor and were almost caught by the Yellow Turban thieves. After that incident, Xun Yun became silent.
"Father, Prime Minister...... Will he really be able to come back? ”
Xun Yun hesitated for a moment, and finally couldn't help but ask softly.
Xun hesitated, "Of course! ”
"But ......"
"But what?"
Xun Yun said softly: "The child went out today, and when he passed by a wine shop, I heard that the prime minister was defeated by Yuan Shao. Retreat to Juye. ”
Xuchang has been blocked for a long time, and Xun Yun's news only stayed more than ten days ago. Xun knew the news, but Xun also knew that it was just Cao Cao's strategy. At that time, because he was worried about fluctuations in Xuchang, Xun forcibly suppressed the news.
However, there are no impermeable walls in this world!
Xuchang is now like a closed world, the outside news can't penetrate in, and the inside news can't be sent.
"Ziqian, you can rest assured. At the level of Yuan Shao. How can it be the prime minister's opponent? The defeat and retreat of Juye is just a strategy that the prime minister has already arranged...... Hehe, it won't be long before the prime minister can defeat Yuan Shao, and the reinforcements will be able to arrive. ”
Xun Yun let out a sigh of relief.
But Xun still had a word to say: Yuan Shao was not worried. But the one in the gate. Will it be honest?
He couldn't say it, and he couldn't say it. Finish the meal in two bites. Xun stood up, put on soft armor, and grabbed his sword.
"Father, where are you going so late
"The prime minister is not here, and there are only a few ladies and sons left in the house. I need to pay a visit and then inspect the city defenses. Ziqian, you stay at home with your mother, if anything happens, go to the city to find me...... Oh, I'll have the Imperial Doctor come and treat your mother in a moment. These days, you work harder, worry more about things at home, don't let your younger brothers get into trouble.
Also, send someone to your aunt and bring them to you. At this time, everyone can also take care of each other when they are together. ”
"The child understands!"
The aunt Xun said refers to Guo Jia's wife and children. Guo Jia has been dead for many years, and he has a son named Guo Yi, who is now fifteen years old. Cao Cao took good care of this mother and son, and Xun often went to visit. At this time, as Xun said, it is easier for everyone to be together and take care of each other. God knows...... Huh, what will happen?
Xun Yun is indeed a very sensible child, and sent his father out of the house.
Xun took people and first went to the Prime Minister's Mansion to visit Mrs. Bian, Mrs. Liu, and Mrs. Huan. Cao Cao had ten sons and two daughters, the eldest son Cao Ang served by Xiahou Yuan's side, and the second son Cao Pi is now in Chang'an. The eldest daughter, Cao Jiegui, is the queen, and the other children are all in the house.
Among them, the third son, Cao Zhang, is fifteen years old. The fourth son, Cao Zhi, was eleven years old. The other children are still young, but Cao Cao's seventh son, Cao Chong, is very smart. Among the many heirs, he is outstanding. At the time of Xun Dengmen. They all behaved calmly.
The three ladies inquired about the current situation in Xuchang and did not say anything more.
Mrs. Bian said: "When the prime minister left, he said that he obeyed Wen Ruo in everything. What to do, you decide, no need to consult with us. If there is anything in the city that needs our mother and son to come forward to help, just say it, and we will obey Wen Ruodi's orders. ”
Xun said: "Don't worry, the housewife is in one day, and the housemother's family is well protected." ”
"Uncle, uncle!"
Cao Zhang jumped out. He said loudly: "Now that the thieves are coming to the city, my father is on an expedition to Puyang, and I should solve problems for my father." Please allow me to join my uncle in slaying thieves. ”
This Cao Zhang, born burly.
He was only fifteen years old, and he was more than seven feet tall, with big shoulders and a round waist. His archery skills are amazing, and his arms are strong. He once fought a tiger with his bare hands. Able to bear hardships and stand hard work, brave and strong. Cao Cao once asked several children about their respective interests, but Cao Zhang said, "I am willing to be a general." ”
At that time, Cao Cao asked: "How to be a general?" ”
Cao Zhang's answer was very simple, "Wear perseverance and perseverance, regardless of difficulties." For the soldiers first, the reward must be done, and the punishment must be believed. ”
Cao Cao's words caused Cao Cao to laugh: "Huang Xue'er is so strange! ”
It means that I didn't expect this little hairy child in my family to have such a ability, and his future achievements will be extraordinary. It's a pity that Cao Zhang has not had the opportunity to stretch his hand so far. Now Liu Bei's soldiers and horses are besieging Xuchang. Cao Zhang has endured it for a long time, and finally couldn't help jumping out.
When Xun heard this, he couldn't help frowning.
was about to open his mouth to refuse, but he heard Mrs. Bian say: "It is a good thing that my son is willing to share his father's worries." He has no skills, he boasts of great bravery, and he always imitates the marquis in everything. I saw that Wen Ruo would take him to the top of the city, so that he could know what the sky is high and the earth is thick. ”
Dong is now the king of Liang, and he was previously a martial arts marquis.
But as early as when Dong Zhuo entered Beijing, Dong Di's title was Marquis. Cao Cao called Dong a contemptuous husband to outsiders. But at home, he called Dong the Marquis. After all, when Dong beat him to the Prancing Horse, he was the Marquis. Cao Cao did not recognize Dong's other titles.
Hearing Mrs. Bian say this, Xun thought about it and agreed.
Now the city is indeed in need of manpower. Cao Zhang's bravery is outstanding. If he can appear in the city, it will undoubtedly be an encouragement to the soldiers.
Thereupon. When Xun left the Prime Minister's Mansion, he was followed by a little general who was draped all over his body.
It was almost midnight, and the city of Xuchang was deserted and looked very depressed. Except for the patrols passing by, there was hardly a single person to be seen.
The cold and lonely atmosphere made Xun also feel lonely.
Suddenly, a drum sounded, followed by a gong, and there was a commotion in the distance above the city.
"Uncle, what's wrong?"
"If there is an enemy, let's go and watch it quickly!"
Xun reacted at once, urging the horse to gallop away in the direction where the drum came from. Cao Zhang didn't dare to hesitate, took the soldiers with him, followed behind Xun, and soon came to Xuchang Guanghua Gate. The group climbed to the top of the city from the gallop road, and Xun shouted and asked, "What is Mingjin?" ”
"My lord, there is an enemy general in the city."
When Xun heard this, he felt strange in his heart.
When has this been, running to call the battle? He walked up to the gate tower and looked down at the city with his hand on the battlement.
I saw that the fire under the city was bright, a general, with a red face and beautiful hair, gold armor and green robes, a red horse under his crotch, and a green dragon glaive in his palm
He circled and shouted: "A certain Guan Yu, who is in charge of the city, come and answer quickly!" ”
Xun said: "I am Sikong Xun, a thief general, if you have something to say, just say it!" ”
Guan Yu Danfeng's eyes narrowed, and he said proudly: "Xun? I've heard of your name. I'm here today to give you a gift! ”
As he spoke, Guan Yu waved his hand.
I saw that the city corporal was a member of the flag, and on a bamboo pole three zhang long, carrying a bloody human head, appeared in front of Xun.
"Xun, can you see clearly, whose head is this?"
Xun lit up the fire and took a closer look...... Ji Lingling struck a chill and couldn't help shouting: "General Xiahou! ”
Cao Zhangdi's eyes turned red all of a sudden!
Guan Yu said proudly: "Xun, Yingchuan has now fallen into the hands of my brother, Xiahou Yuan was killed by me, and you have no foreign aid now...... Hey, and I have good news for you! Your family's Prime Minister Cao Cheng has already defeated Yuan Shaoda in Dayozawa
At the head of the city, there was a cheer.
But Xun felt a chill in his heart.
He knew that Guan Yu couldn't be so kind, so there must be something to say below.
Sure enough, Guan Yu's voice weakened at the head of the city, and he sneered: "However, although your prime minister won, he has cheapened Dong for nothing." ”
"What?"
"Dong has already fought out of Guanzhong, forcibly captured Xingyang and Xinzheng, and a few days ago, burned Xingyang and killed Xu Chu and Lu Su."
Xun's head buzzed, his hand held the battlements, but his body trembled slightly, "You are talking nonsense!" ”
"Nonsense? You just think I'm talking nonsense! Guan Yu laughed, "Also, Dong has already occupied Chenliu and confronted Cao Cao's soldiers and horses in the area of Bo County. And what's more...... Changping was also captured by Dong, and you Xuchang now have no half reinforcements. Xun, my brother cherishes your talent, if you surrender now, I can speak well for you in front of my brother......"
"Red-faced thief, nonsense, eat me with an arrow!"
Cao Zhang saw that the morale of the soldiers at the head of the city was low, and he couldn't help but stand up, bent his bow and set an arrow, and aimed it at Guan Yu is arrow.
"Sons, don't listen to this red-faced thief's nonsense. Dong and my father signed an agreement, and if they don't fight each other for ten years, how can they send troops? ”
This arrow, as fast as lightning, is just like a meteor.
Guan Yu had no defense, and was shot by Cao Zhang's arrow, and with a bang, he fell off the horse.
Xun lost no time and shouted: "Sons, open the bow and release the arrows, don't let go of the thief!" ”
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