"The Xuzhou army has retreated! The Xuzhou army retreated......"

A burst of cheers rang out over Xuchang City's head. \. Qb(5), cOМ// Under the city, more than a dozen colonels galloped on horseback and shouted loudly the news of the withdrawal of the Xuzhou army.

Withdrawn?

When Xiahou Chong and the others heard this sudden news, the strength of their whole body seemed to be drained all of a sudden, and they sat on the ground, speechless for a long time. In the early morning, the city found that the Xuzhou military camp in the distance was very strange, although the sound of gongs and drums came from time to time.

So, Xiahou ordered people to go out of the city to investigate, but learned that the Xuzhou army had withdrawn overnight.

In the camp the sheep hung upside down, and the drums were beaten with hooves, and the camp was empty. Even the guard, who seemed to be standing guard at the door, was a scarecrow.

A kind of joy for the rest of the life after the catastrophe fills the hearts of everyone in Xuchang City.

In the prime minister's house, there were even more cheers. The Xuzhou army retreated, we won the war, and we held Xuchang......

But Mrs. Bian's face sank like water.

"Where's Taifu?"

Cao Zhang's nose and face were swollen stepped forward, and he said in a low voice: "Taifu sat in the palace all night last night, and after the news came, he went home." ”

Mrs. Bian immediately got up, "Go to Taifu's house immediately!" ”

Cao Jie was killed, and Mrs. Bian was of course very sad. But she is a woman who knows the severity of the matter, and she knows very well the consequences of Cao Zhang's killing of Liu Xie. So after returning home yesterday, Mrs. Bian taught Cao Zhang a hard lesson. Cao Zhang at this moment is honestly like a kitten.

"Mother, why are the thieves retreating?"

Cao Zhang didn't understand why Mrs. Bian had a gloomy face.

Cao Zhi who followed him. But he gently pulled Cao Zhang. Shaking his head, Cao Zhi meant to say, third brother, don't speak.

"Fourth, you've always been smart, do you know why?"

Mrs. Bian boarded the car, and Cao Zhang and Cao Zhi went to Xun's house with the car. At this time, Cao Zhang dared to ask in a low voice.

Cao Zhi was not born to Mrs. Bian, but he had a good relationship with Cao Zhangdi. He was a brilliant man. is very clever, so when Cao Zhang doesn't understand, most of them will go to Cao Zhi for advice. When Cao Zhi heard Cao Zhang's inquiry, he couldn't help but roll his eyes, very helpless.

This brother of his own family is very bold and heroic.

It's just that sometimes, I'm too lazy to even think about it.

"Third brother. Why did the thieves retreat! ”

"That's not easy...... It must have been my father who came back with the troops......"

Halfway through his words, Cao Zhang closed his mouth. Is that really the case? If it weren't for Cao Cao coming back, then ...... Could it be ......

Cao Zhang's spirit was chilling and looked at Cao Zhi.

Cao Zhi nodded, "Let's go see Taifu first, and see what Taifu says?" ”

"That's good!"

The group came to Xun's house. Before Mrs. Bian got out of the car, she saw Tang come out with a few children and salute Mrs. Bian.

"Sister, our own family, don't be so polite."

Why do you say your own family? It turned out that Xun's eldest son, Xun Yun, married Cao Cao's second daughter Cao Hua as early as two years ago.

This is also one of the reasons why Cao Cao dared to hand over Xuchang to Xun.

"Too Fu Ke is resting?"

Tang shook his head and said, "No rest...... As soon as he got home at noon, he pulled Ziqian into the study, and the two of them have been muttering until now. ”

Mrs. Bian frowned: It seems. Taifu has already seen it!

Tang led Mrs. Bian into the living room, and after a while, he saw Xun running in a hurry with Xun Yun.

"Xun has seen Madame!"

During the Eastern Han Dynasty, women were not qualified to meet with people of Xun's status. Of course, the relationship between the two Cao Xun families is not ordinary, and Mrs. Bian, as early as when Cao Cao was not developing, has been silently helping Cao Cao, and she is a very capable woman. Therefore, Xun also has great respect for Mrs. Bian. If it's a different person. For example, Lu Bu's family members are afraid that Xun will turn around and leave immediately.

"Taifu, our family, don't do such polite things. The Xuzhou army besieged Xuchang for nearly 40 days, and Taifu should remember the first merit...... Yesterday's event. Also thanks to Taifu's astuteness. My boy. Always in trouble...... Why don't you come over to apologize to the Taifu? ”

Cao Zhang now knows what he did yesterday. What are the consequences.

He hurriedly stepped forward and knelt down to salute Xun, "Taifu, the kid is reckless, less is not more, if it is not Taifu, the kid is only." ”

Xun smiled!

"Third son, no need to be polite. Madame also said just now, we are a family, don't talk about two families. The third prince is a man of temperament, and it is reasonable to have such a move. It's just the third son, I have a sentence, I don't know if the third son can listen to it? ”

Cao Zhang said: "Please advise Taifu!" ”

"The prime minister is not at home, the eldest son does not know whether he is alive or dead, and the second son is ...... Nowadays, the third son is the pillar of the family, and he needs to think twice before he acts, and he must not be reckless and impulsive. You know, the ladies, and your brothers, see you as their supporter. ”

This remark made Cao Zhangdun feel pressured and had a heavy responsibility on his shoulders.

"Cao Zhang, keep in mind Taifu's teachings!"

Mrs. Bian said at this time: "Third child, you take your younger brother out, I have something to say to Taifu." ”

Xun also made a look, Xun Yun immediately stepped forward, picked up Xun Cang from Tang's arms, and took Cao Zhang's brothers and his brother out of the house.

In the living room, only Xun, Mrs. Bian and Tang were left.

"Taifu, in today's form, the concubine body doesn't say any polite words. The concubine had a question in her body and mind, why the Xuzhou army suddenly withdrew

Xun couldn't help but fall silent, with a bitter smile on his face.

Mrs. Bian said: "The master doesn't have to worry, just say that the concubine can bear it." ”

"Madam, you've already guessed it, so why bother asking?"

Mrs. Bian's face suddenly turned pale.

"Is it ......?"

"Xuzhou withdraws. There is only one possibility, that is, there is a stronger army and horses that have entered Yingchuan. The prime minister was far away in Shanyang and was stopped by Dong Ling's troops. It's not that the prime minister is not Dong's opponent...... has been dealing with Dong Xiping for so many years, even if the prime minister can win Dong, it is impossible to break through his defense line so quickly. So, I thought this army was probably ......"

Smart people don't say absolutely. But it's definitely understandable.

Tang Shi was on the side, and couldn't help but exclaim. Xuzhou withdrew the army, she was very happy in her heart, but she didn't expect that it would end like this. If what Xun said is true, then it is really a group of wolves and a group of tigers. This Xuchang is afraid that it will be difficult to preserve.

Mrs. Bian said, "Wen Ruo, in your opinion. If yes...... Can Xuchang hold on? ”

Instinctively, Xun and Mrs. Bian didn't say the word Guanzhong. Xun closed his eyes, and his temples jumped suddenly.

"Taifu, there are only three of us here, out of your mouth and into my ears. I believe that the girl will not talk nonsense. ”

Tang nodded again and again, staring at Xun, waiting for his answer.

Xun opened his eyes and smiled bitterly, "Can't hold it!" ”

He sighed, "The soldiers and horses in Guanzhong are different from the Xuzhou army. Not to mention that it is well-equipped, it is far from being comparable to Liu Bei in Xuzhou. As the initiator of the Tuntian military land, Dong Xiping has a talent that others cannot match. Judging from the configuration of his men and horses, the Guanzhong army is well-trained. Six main forces. It can be said that it gathers the world's strong and brave, even if it is a reserve army, it is not idle.

Beat Liu Bei in Xuzhou, I have confidence.

But resist Dong's soldiers and horses...... Although I don't know which team entered Yingchuan, but under Dong's command, there are many famous generals, and it is not easy to get along with any of them...... And, I'm sure, they definitely carried siege weapons. ”

"No chance of winning?"

"Ten days!"

Xun said: "With the current situation in Xuchang. I can guarantee that it will not break for 10 days at most. The tactics of the Guanzhong Army are very similar to those of the Qin Army back then. Before attacking the city, it is necessary to use equipment to assist you, and never attack easily. But once the attack is launched, it is absolutely very ferocious. ”

Mrs. Bian was silent......

Tang didn't speak either......

A moment later. Mrs. Bian said: "That's according to the will of the Taifu." What are we going to do? ”

Xun let out a long breath, "Madame, don't worry." I will be able to protect my wife's family. However, if Madame finds something that cannot be violated, please make the wisest decision. Dong is ruthless, but to his friends, he is a person who can be trusted. Hehe, it sounds awkward, but that's actually it.

The prime minister once said: If there is no place for him in the world one day, only Dong can take him in.

The two of them...... Although he is an enemy, he is also a confidant. Even if the head is broken and the blood flows, it will definitely not implicate the family. ”

If Xun said such words at any other time, Mrs. Bian would definitely be angry. But now, she knew Xun was right.

Surrender......

Xun didn't want to say it, but how could Mrs. Bian say it.

After pondering for a long time, Mrs. Bian said: "But I don't know, what is the situation that cannot be violated?" ”

Xun smiled slightly, "When the time comes, Madam will naturally know!" ”

The happiness of the people of Xuchang only lasted for one day.

Early the next morning, the defenders of the city were horrified to find that outside the city of Xuchang, countless soldiers and horses had appeared in the black press.

Just by looking at the banners, you can know where these black helmets and black armor come from, if they come out of hell like Shura warriors.

It's different from the people of Xuzhou.

After the soldiers and horses of Guanzhong came to the city, they were silent, and the military discipline was solemn and set up a position under the city, looking particularly solemn.

It's quiet, and the silence makes you feel suffocated.

The guard on duty in the city was Cao Ren's son Cao Tai, and when he saw this team, he couldn't help but feel cold and swallowed a mouthful of saliva. A cavalry army, out of the military formation.

There are about more than 100 people, led by the general's golden helmet and golden armor, a golden skull in his crotch, and an elephant trunk ancient moon knife in his palm.

Behind him, there are still two young generals. All black helmets and black armor, black West Pole horses under the crotch, and a pair of sledgehammers hanging on the saddle bridge.

As for the cavalry. It is even more fierce.

There was a hooded helmet on the face to cover the face, and the war horse galloped, although it was only a hundred horses, just like ten thousand horses galloping.

"Listen to the defenders of the city, I am the general of Zhennan of the Han Dynasty and the governor of Weinan, Pang De. Today, he led a large army to the city, and asked the commander to come out and speak. ”

At this time, Xun was also notified.

With Xu Ding, Cao Zhang and others, they hurriedly boarded the city. Look down into the city. Even after a bloody battle, everyone still couldn't help but feel creepy. Compared with the Xuzhou Army, the people in this pass are definitely two completely different concepts.

"I'm Tai Fu Xun, I don't know if General Pang is coming to the city, what advice do you have?"

Pound was very simple, "Without him, please ask Taifu to surrender, so as not to hurt innocent ......"

"Ridiculous. I ......"

Xun Gang wanted to say something uplifting, but he knew that he was just halfway through speaking, and he saw Pang De turn the horse's head.

"I know that Taifu will not surrender, so I don't talk nonsense. Since Taifu has decided to fight, then let's rely on our local abilities. ”

After speaking, he led the people away and hung Xun on the city. Don’t know whether to wind a watch or bark at the moon.

But the two youngsters behind Pound did not leave immediately. The two took off their visor helmets, revealing two swarthy, ugly faces.

Arching his hand towards the city, "Dare to ask if the city is Xun Gong?" ”

The older general asked.

Xun felt that these two ugly boys were a little familiar, and immediately replied: "Yes, a certain family is Xun." ”

"My father often said that Erxun under the command of Cao Gong has the talent to pass through the heavens and latitudes. Xun Gongyou can be compared to Chen Ping, and Gong is Xiao He in the world.

My father once told us that when the Taiping Thieves were in rebellion. My father once helped my father and asked me to meet as a gift to my son and nephew. Gong is a loyal man, and our brothers admire him very much. However, when you are in battle, the sword and gun have no eyes, if you are offended, please forgive me. ”

Xun couldn't help but gasp.

Is this Dong's son? No wonder it looks so familiar......

After Dong Shuo and Dong You finished speaking, they turned their horses back to their own formation. At the moment of leaving, Dong You reined in the horse again. Turning his head and shouting, "Gong, I think that you and my father are acquainted, and we will delay for an hour before attacking." In an hour, my brother waited in front of the battle to teach. An hour later. We will launch a devastating attack on Xuchang...... Go. Please make a decision as soon as possible. ”

Listen, what people say...... Gee!

Around is Cao Zhang's heart is arrogant. I can't help but secretly admire.

Make it clear: Xuchang we must take it, fight alone, choose as you choose, we will accompany you.

What is called a devastating attack! Just listening to this term, it is terrifying. Xun looked at his own people again, and they were all demoralized.

"Taifu, I'll meet them for a while!"

Cao Zhang couldn't help but jump out and ask Xun for his life.

Xun hurriedly stopped, "Third Prince, if it is in normal times, I will definitely allow you to fight." But today...... Go back to the city at once, inform your families, and seek a secret place to hide. I don't understand what they mean by a devastating attack, but I don't think it's a good thing. ”

In the distance, in the formation of soldiers and horses in Guanzhong, a series of strange-looking giants were launched in front of the display array.

Say it's a bed crossbow? It's not like ......

As the herald shouted, the giant creature squeaked and rose in the shape of a giant bow without knowing how it was being manipulated. Huge arrows thicker than a child's arm were placed on it. I saw a few people running out, facing Xuchang City, constantly doing strange tidying up, and saying some words with a strong Guanzhong accent. The distance is too far to hear clearly.

An hour, just like that, passed unconsciously!

Dong Shuo raised the banner and shook in the air. The huge bow was two hundred paces up and down from the city wall, and the sound of the canopy was clearly audible on the city.

Huge arrows rose into the air, with a whistling sound, obscuring the sky and the sun.

Xun's face turned pale, and he shouted loudly: "Get down!" ”

Before the words fell, the giant arrow had already swooped down. Fluffy ...... There was a series of heart-pounding sounds, and everyone felt the city wall under their feet tremble.

A huge arrow broke the flagpole next to Xun.

The flagpole with the thickness of the bowl mouth fell down, but fortunately Xun reacted quickly, otherwise he would have to be hit. And the giant arrow did not disappear, and struck the battlement of the inner wall of the city. With a bang, one of the battlements broke and fell off the wall.

Oh my God, what kind of weapon is this?

Cao Zhang and the other young generals looked pale...... How can this battle be fought? Compared with others, there are completely two levels.

Even if you have a shield in your hand, you can't resist this powerful arrow.

The giant arrows of the Guanzhong military ground are fired very rhythmically. Less than every twenty breaths, it's a round of giant arrows. In half an hour's attack, a total of more than 10,000 giant arrows were issued. Half of it was shot into the city wall, and generally into the city of Xuchang. The sturdy city wall of Xuchang has been crumbling.

What is a devastating attack?

The generals of the Cao army, this time it can be regarded as monitoring......

When Na Xipingche slowly advanced into the formation, Xun and the others thought that this was the end. Unexpectedly, another row of giant catapults was withdrawn, and with Dong You's waving of the order flag, the average number of stones was about twenty catties. Raindrops were coming.

Bang bang, bang bang...... The sound was dull, and to the ears of the people, it seemed as if it had struck not on the walls, but on the hearts of the people.

Every sound makes people's hearts tremble.

A round of stone rain brought the morale of the Xuchang defenders. What is smashed is to disappear.

"Not a level, not a level at all!"

In the Prime Minister's Mansion, Cao Tai shook his head with a wry smile, "Compared with Liu Bei in Xuzhou and Guanzhong Dong, there is simply the difference between a boy and a giant. ”

Mrs. Bian's face was ugly.

Pang De's tactics are very strange, after a round of Xiping giant arrows and a round of catapults, the people and horses in Guanzhong do not attack at all, but withdraw them. I set up camp and went to camp.

"Mother, this battle can't be fought!"

Cao Zhang's face was sad, "You didn't see the appearance of the city wall...... Riddled with. I suspect that in less than two days, the city wall of Xuchang will have to collapse. Our bows and arrows are helpless at all, and we don't even have the ability to fight back. This battle was fought aggrieved, and the soldiers were worried about them one by one. Even patrolling the city walls had to bend over and keep their heads down. ”

"yes, yes!"

A group of people compound in the back.

Mrs. Bian closed her eyes, and in her heart, it was as if she had turned over the river and the sea.

I thought that yesterday Xun exaggerated the combat effectiveness of the soldiers and horses in Guanzhong. But now it looks. Xun didn't exaggerate, on the contrary, he underestimated it.

10 days...... Can you keep it for ten days?

"Where's Taifu?"

"Taifu is home...... But I look at Taifu's face. It's very ugly, and I'm afraid I don't have an idea. ”

Mrs. Bian didn't know what to do. She muttered for a moment, "Third brother, you guys will work hard tonight and patrol the city." I guess Taifu is too tired. There was Liu Bei first, and now there is a Dong again, and he really worked hard for him. Let him go back and rest for a while, maybe when it is dawn and Taifu recovers a little, what can he do...... Don't be too gray, everybody

So far, that's all there is to it.

Mrs. Bian sighed, and after comforting the families of the various prefectures who had taken refuge in the house, she asked Mrs. Liu and Mrs. Huan to take care of her and went back to the room by herself.

These days, not only Xun is hard, but Mrs. Bian is not easy.

She lay on the bed, thinking about how to talk to Xun tomorrow. Before I knew it, I fell asleep.

I don't know how long I slept, but Mrs. Bian was suddenly awakened by a commotion. Hurriedly got up and hurried out of the room.

"What's going on? Who's making a fuss? ”

A servant girl pointed in the direction of the imperial city and said loudly in horror: "Madam, look ......"

Mrs. Bian took advantage of the situation and saw that the sky was red. She was stunned at first, but immediately reacted and exclaimed, "The palace is on fire!" ”

Without saying a word, he ran in the direction of the palace with the people in the palace. In the distance, I saw the palace blazing into the sky, burning half of the night. Xu Ding and the others were outside the imperial city, scratching their ears and cheeks, helpless.

"Third, what's wrong?"

As soon as they saw Mrs. Bian coming, the generals got out of the way.

Mrs. Bian asked sharply. Cao Zhang's face was bitter, and he stood up and said, "Mother, the child doesn't know what happened." The child was on patrol today, and suddenly saw the imperial city on fire, so he rushed over with people. No, General Xu Ding is also here, you ask him. ”

"Xu Ding......"

Without waiting for Mrs. Bian to ask, Xu Ding stepped forward quickly.

"Madam, after nightfall, the young general was patrolling here, and I saw the Taifu leading people, driving dozens of carts, all of which were full of ground, but covered with cloth, and the young general didn't know what it was. After the Taifu entered, he kicked us all out and closed the palace gate...... I heard a crackling sound inside, and then the smell of fire oil came out. As soon as I wanted to break into the palace, the fire suddenly broke out...... Taifu is still inside. I heard people wailing in the midst of the Imperial City. ”

When Mrs. Bian heard this, she couldn't help but gasp.

"Madam, if it is unavoidable, you will know!"

Mrs. Bian's hands kept trembling, she looked at the fire blankly, and said in her heart: Taifu, is this the way you told me?

Why? Why......

It was difficult for Mrs. Bian to understand Xun's thoughts. As soon as he turned his head, he saw Xun Yun standing in the crowd with tears on his face, staring blankly at the fire.

"Ziqian, come here!"

Mrs. Bian called Xun Yun over, drove the others away, and asked softly: "Ziqian, you answer honestly, you know that Taifu wants to ......."

Xun Yun nodded.

"Bastard, why don't you stop him!"

"Father said that loyal ministers do not matter to the two masters, and he does it for the benefit of everyone."

"Everything is called ......"

Mrs. Bian was halfway through her words, when she suddenly struck a chill. It seems to be somewhat understood, Xun is doing this.

Liu Xie died, which was undoubtedly a fatal event for the Cao family. Even if it is a surrender, even if the board of directors treats the Cao family well. But once people knew that Liu Xie was dead, then Dong had to sanction the Cao family. The only one who killed Liu Xie was Liu Bian.

Xun burned the palace, which is equivalent to shouldering this responsibility.

As for Yu Dong, if Liu Wei is reluctant to kill Liu Xie, it will be a hot potato. Now it's okay, Xun has taken the charge and turned to ashes along with the imperial city. The Cao family is safe, Dong is relieved...... The most important thing is that Dong will have to appreciate it.

As a result, the Xun family will continue to continue.

Wen Ruo, Wen Ruo, you used this method to protect the family, and you did everything that a loyal minister could do.

My Cao family is safe......

But how can we repay your kindness?

When Mrs. Bian thought of this, her tears could no longer be suppressed, and she burst out of her eyes and ran down her cheeks...... Slipped.

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