Three Kingdoms: The Guan Family's Rebellious Son, Long Blessing Jing Xiang

The bright sun was rising in the east, and its thin shadow illuminated Cao Cao's hesitating figure.

Take the secret passage underground?

Or break out of the encirclement and fight your way out of the streets and alleys?

For Cao Cao, this... will be a life-or-death decision.

Having said that, once upon a time... Cao Cao had not experienced such hardship and despair.

A battle with Lu Bu's Puyang;
In the battle with Ma Chao's Weishui, the situation at that time... would only be worse and worse than now.

However, this time Cao Cao was more nervous than every time before, and his expression was even tighter.

Because...Guan Lin!
Because Cao Cao knows that Guan Lin is the invisible hand, and he is always controlling the chess game. If Cao Cao is now deeply involved in the chess game, then Guan Lin... is the chess player, and he must not follow his layout. Getting deeper and deeper into it!
"Your Majesty, given the current situation, no delay can be tolerated..."

Seeing Cao Cao standing alone, Cheng Yu stepped forward.

He had already heard what Xu Chu said...the Tiger and Ben army had repelled the pursuing white-clad dead soldiers, but it was obvious that the pursuers were not just that one group.

On their side, the only ones on their side were the Huben Army and the school captain...

These soldiers are capable of fighting, and each one is as good as ten, but there are not many of them. The most critical problem is... Xiahou Dun, Xu Huang, and Li Dian's soldiers are not in the city.

Calculated in this way, if you stay in Luoyang City for one more moment, you will be in danger for one more moment!

Seeing that Cao Cao did not respond to him, Cheng Yu was a little anxious, and quickly added a reminder: "If the king does not want to take the underground secret passage, then... he must immediately order the kill to the North City Gate. Counting the time, now General Xiahou, It’s almost time for General Xu Huang and General Li Dian to go down the mountain. With their help...even if the North City Gate is occupied by the rebels, we still have a chance to break out!"

Yes…

According to Cheng Yu's idea, whether he is taking a "shortcut" out of the city through a secret passage or fighting his way out of the city, the most important thing is to make a prompt decision and not hesitate at all.

Hearing Cheng Yu's sincere words, Cao Cao slowly raised his eyes and looked toward the sky.

The originally overwhelming flying balls were now gone, replaced by thin shadows of the sun.

Just this shadow of the sun... cast a new layer of haze on Cao Cao's heart.

"The flying ball has disappeared. So, Yun Chang has arrived in Luoyang City, right?"

Following Cao Cao's words.

Ah... Cheng Yu was startled for a moment. He didn't expect... What the king is most concerned about has always been the flying ball in the sky, Guan Yu falling from the sky. That is his biggest problem——

"Perhaps Gu can kill to the North City Gate, but Yun Chang can also kill there. Maybe Yun Chang will be faster than Gu..."

Cao Cao's words continued, but they were heavier.

"Haha..." He smiled lightly, and then spoke in a deep voice, "It was because Gu believed in Wei Xi, believed in Zihuan and Zijian, and believed in the fire in Beimang Mountain that we are in the current situation. That's it. Wait. What about support? Can Xu Huang and Li Dian be trusted?"

This…

Cao Cao's words made Cheng Yu swallow a mouthful of saliva subconsciously, and his face became a little pale.

If the words of King Cao Cao are followed, even his son cannot trust him. Who else can trust him?

"Your Majesty still has to take the secret passage underground, right?"

Following Cheng Yu's question.

Cao Cao waved his hand and said, "We will take the secret passage, but Zhongde... you go and make arrangements, leave some people behind to help, and let them spread the news... All our soldiers and horses evacuate from the north gate-"

Ah...this?

Undoubtedly, Cao Cao's words once again confused Cheng Yu.

He quickly asked: "Your Majesty, you are taking a secret passage, and the secret passage leads to the north gate of Luoyang City? Then why..."

However, he didn't wait for Cheng Yu to finish speaking.

"Hahahaha..." Cao Cao's confident, firm, and confident laughter burst out again. He smiled and said to Cheng Yu: "Zhongde, you only need to do what I said, the sky will not fall -"

When he said this, Cao Cao saw Xu Chu.

After an ambush, Xu Chu inevitably had a little blood and dust on his body, and there was even a small scratch on his neck.

However, these are nothing to the sturdy Xu Chu.

At this moment, Xu Chu was walking alone under a tree, seeming to be shushing.

Cao Cao glanced at Cheng Yu and signaled him to do as he was told, then he quickly walked to Xu Chu's side.

At this time...Xu Chu was just halfway through "peeing", and his hands were shaking slightly uneasily...it seemed to be a male habit.

Cao Cao patted Xu Chu on the shoulder.

This really shocked him. Xu Chu, who was still "suspecting that the Milky Way has fallen into the sky", suddenly stopped...forcibly interrupted!
"Ha ha…"

Cao Cao was very happy when he saw this scene. He laughed and said: "The Tiger Marquis, who is brave enough to win the three armies, is still afraid of being interrupted when he urinates? Ah...hahaha..."

Cao Cao liked to joke with Xu Chu... Firstly, Xu Chu was dull, and secondly, Xu Chu never took Cao Cao's jokes to heart.

This time is no exception.

"Your Majesty..."

Xu Chu didn't even bother to lift his pants and immediately saluted.

But Cao Cao said no, he also took off his pants, stood side by side with Xu Chu, and booed first...

While hissing, Cao Cao sighed with emotion: "When it comes to martial arts, Gu is not as good as Hu Hou, but in terms of the length of this 'Feiliu Waterfall', Hu Hou is even inferior..."

Undoubtedly, Cao Cao's joking words made Xu Chu, who was always in a tense state of mind, soften and relax a little.

Xu Chu said: "The king's whip is beyond the reach. If you stand so high and far away, you will be beyond the reach of the general -"

"Hahahaha..." Cao Cao laughed and continued, "Zhongkang, you have taken off your pants, don't stand there, pee... We kings and ministers really have never competed, who can pee farther?"

Having said that, Xu Chu was no longer nervous, and the sudden stop just now was released again because of his mental relaxation...

So comfortable——

After the briefing, Cao Cao shook his head, and Xu Chu also followed Cao Cao's example and shook his head. Cao Cao was very particular about this, while Xu Chu was a little unkempt and didn't care about these details.

But at this moment, Cao Cao spoke, "I never thought that I was too confident. I can't compare to you at this point! Haha..."

Speaking of this, Cao Cao went on to praise Xu Chu, "The world only knows that Lu Fengxian's Fangtian Painted Halberd is the best among the three armies, and Guan Yunchang's Qinglong Yanyue Sword is invincible in the world, but... they don't know that Zhongkang, your Fire Dragon Sword is not inferior to them in the slightest!" But you have been with Gu since the first year of Jian'an. Twenty-one years have passed, and you have never made any request to Gu. Gu is curious today, are you really just a piece of wood, with no desires or requirements? Come...today There is no one else here. Tell me, what is your wish? What is the thing you most want to do? Tell me... tell me..."

Despite the current situation, Cao Cao was extremely relaxed and comfortable talking to Xu Chu, as if there was no fire in Luoyang City and no attack on the Wei Palace.

Xu Chu was a little embarrassed and scratched his head...

What is his wish?
What do you most want to do?
This…

Xu Chu thought for a long time before he opened his mouth, "Speaking of it, I don't really have any wishes. If I say... then there is one, Your Majesty. In fact, Xu Chu doesn't like to hold knives. I like shovels... I like to plow the land by myself. I grow food and live behind closed doors, but I also know that in this terrible world, you have to use a knife to protect the shovel. Therefore, if I really have any wish, it is that after the king rules the world, I will no longer need to use it. With this Fire Dragon Sword, I can go home and farm... that is my biggest wish in this life!"

This…

Cao Cao also didn't expect that Xu Chu, a rough man, would actually say such touching words.

For a moment, Cao Cao couldn't help but hesitate. He seemed to be wandering and thinking, but for just a moment, he turned back into the resolute hero, and the perseverance in his eyes returned.

"Zhongkang..."

Cao Cao reached out and patted Xu Chu's shoulder again, and then tied his belt himself.

Then he said unhurriedly, "I have written down what you said. One day, I will give you a thousand acres of fertile land. You can wield a shovel if you want. If you want to take a knife... you can take a knife at any time." ——”

Although the words were spoken in a leisurely manner, every word was impactful and deafening.

Xu Chu raised his eyes and looked at Cao Cao...

His eyes were full of determination, just like the way he had always believed and determined towards Cao Cao in the past twenty years!
...

Here, Cao Cao and Xu Chu are making final preparations.

On the other side, Cao Pi walked quietly to Cheng Yu's side, "Mr. Cheng, father... still can't trust me?"

Cheng Yu turned his head, looked directly at Cao Pi, and said calmly, "Master Pi, don't think too much. The fact that the master can tell the secret passage to the king in detail at this time shows the master's loyalty and filial piety to the king... Go and prepare." Well... Your Majesty has decided to take this underground secret passage and bypass all enemies and go directly out of Luoyang City..."

Cao Pi was quite surprised to hear this.

He couldn't help but secretly rejoice:

——"The bet was right. After all, my father still trusts me...The bet was right...Fortunately...The bet was right..."

It was a moment of great joy for Cao Pi.

Li Miao, who was on the side, heard the conversation between Cheng Yu and Cao Pi, and his eyes couldn't help but flicker, as if there was something meaningful.

In fact, he didn't believe that Cao Pi would tell Cao Cao all about the secret passage before.

But Guan Lin's entire plan took this into account.

This also caused Li Miao to respond in advance...

The burden on me became lighter. In fact, if Cao Pi and Cao Zhi told Cao Cao about the secret passage, and Li Miao concealed it, it would be more likely to arouse Cao Cao's suspicion. It would be better to... simply confess that he followed the instructions of the two young masters and built the secret passage.

Although this will arouse Cao Cao's dissatisfaction, on the bright side, it will divert attention and conceal the subsequent larger plans and calculations!
--"fine! fine…"

Li Miao couldn't help but murmur in his heart.

At this time, Cheng Yu walked to his side and said, "Hannan..."

It's not Mr. Li, but a "closer" and "more cordial" title like Hannan. But judging from this title, Cheng Yu seems to have something special to explain.

"Mr. Cheng...is something wrong?"

"The king has decided to leave the city through this underground secret passage! The king also specifically asked to leave a force to contact and inform the Wei army in the city, especially if General Xu, General Xiahou, and General Li Dian come to rescue , be sure to tell them... to evacuate to the north gate, and retreat from Hanoi to Bingzhou... this matter... is of great importance, I have thought about it, and I still have to leave it to you and the school affairs office!"

When he mentioned "you", Cheng Yu specially emphasized his tone, and as for the school affairs office, it seemed to be incidental.

How obedient is Li Miao? Why couldn't he tell...Cao Cao was deliberately testing him...

Exactly, the more times like this, the less Li Miao could show resistance. He quickly said: "It is my duty to contact the army in the city. Not to mention that it is the king's order. Even if the king does not give the order, I, Li Miao, I will defy the school affairs office and do my duty!"

After hearing what Li Miao said, Cheng Yu solemnly and respectfully raised his hands.

"Then there's Lao Hannan——"

...

...

"Tap-ta-"

"Tap-ta-"

The sound of hurried footsteps echoed at the foot of Beimang Mountain. More than 7,000 Wei soldiers were marching in a hurry, walking like the wind, and the smoke covered the sun...

They wore uniform "yellow" armor that symbolized the virtues of the Wei Dynasty...

While running, he kept raising his head and looking at the burning city of Luoyang.

These are Xiahou Dun's troops and horses, but Xiahou Dun does not appear among them.

It turned out that because he had to rescue Luoyang and escort Ma Jun, who was severely injured in his leg and could not move forward, Xiahou Dun had no choice but to divide his troops into two.

He asked his son Xiahou Zizang to lead many soldiers and horses to Luoyang for rescue, while he took Xiahou Zijiang and Ma Jun and followed slowly behind.

At this moment... what was passing quickly through the foot of the mountain was the soldiers and horses led by Xiahou Zizang.

After the group of people had left, and before the startling noise had dissipated, calm had returned to the mountain road... Only the young man who had been hiding here for a long time in the bushes was left behind.

This man... seemed to have something tied around his waist, which made him look a little bloated. His arm was also injured, but it was because it was simply wrapped with cloth that it seemed to stop the bleeding.

This person is none other than Guan Xing.

After waiting quietly for these Wei troops to pass, Guan Xing took a deep breath and secretly rejoiced: "Okay, the main force has passed, and there won't be many Wei troops behind..."

Just when he was rejoicing.

Suddenly, in the dust and smoke, two more soldiers of the Wei army appeared. They were still the soldiers brought by Xiahou Zizang, but... it seemed that Xiahou Zizang found a carriage and asked these two soldiers to fight. Delivered.

Obviously...it was for Ma Jun to sit on it.

"God help me -"

Guan Xing secretly rejoiced, and then he quickly took out the "Blow Dart" from the package, and quietly waited for the two soldiers to approach.

Finally, visual inspection reached the range...

Guan Xing exerted force on his mouth, and immediately there was a "swish" sound, and a sound that broke through the air resounded...

The two Wei soldiers clearly heard something and were still looking around. A small crossbow arrow had already pierced the neck of one of them...

One hit kill!

The other person immediately panicked and immediately went to find a bunker, but...he didn't wait for him to move.

With a "whoosh" sound, the familiar sound of breaking through the air sounded again.

Before the remaining Wei soldier could react, he felt his pupils shrink, his heart tightening, and then... there was only a "thud" sound... and he fell to the ground.

The death was not tragic, on the contrary... it looked very peaceful——

call…

Guan Xing, who was hiding in the dark, let out a sigh of relief. He was lucky... While carrying the blow dart with him, he immediately put away the "blow dart", then bent forward slowly and dragged the two Wei soldiers. into the trees…

Then, he began to take off Wei Jun's clothes and armor and replace them with his own.

After doing this, he smeared a handful of dry soil with his hand, and then smeared it on his face. After doing this, he returned to the carriage and fed the prepared fodder to the horse...while feeding, Brushing the horse's mane.

He said softly: "The horse is obedient. Please don't cause trouble later -"

The black powder explosive package was still wrapped in the armor of his Wei army...

call…

Another heavy exhale.

Guan Xing looked at the mountain road where there was no one there yet, and he couldn't help but murmur in his heart.

——"We must not let Ni Wei leave the seeds of revenge for even a moment!" 』

——"Even if it means exchanging one's life for one's life, I, Guan Xing... will not hesitate!" 』

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...

The Luo River is like a silver chain that passes through the city of Luoyang, only fifteen miles outside the north gate of Luoyang.

Looking back in the past, the water here is rippling, reflecting the clouds in the sky... Willows are leaning on both sides of the river, and the breeze is blowing, like fairies dancing lightly, adding a bit of poetry and romance to this ancient river.

But...at this moment, where is there any poetry and romance along the Luo River?

There is a solemn and chilling atmosphere everywhere here.

"Second General, this is it..."

Zhou Cang pointed to a cave beside the stone wall with one finger and handed the map in his hand to Guan Yu.

Guan Yu raised his eyes and stared at the cave, then looked at the corresponding marked points on the map. Everything was just like what was drawn on the map.

After confirming this, his condensed eyes finally relaxed a bit, but his tone was as arrogant as ever.

"The place marked by my son's cloud flag is indeed here... Haha, it is surrounded by mountains and rivers, so I chose a good burial place for the thief Cao..."

Guan Yu blurted out these words...

Zhou Cang couldn't help scratching his head. He looked at the cave, then looked around, and then said doubtfully: "It is often difficult to cross the water flow in underground secret passages. This cave crosses the Luo River... Even the exit doesn't seem to be the right one." Is this here? Could it be that the Fourth Young Master’s information was flawed and he remembered the wrong location?”

Zhou Cang raised questions...

Unexpectedly, Guan Yu responded to him with a cold "ha". Then, Guan Yu's red eyes narrowed into slits. He raised his head, holding the big knife given to him by his son Guan Lin in one hand, and stroking it with the other. Long beard.

After a moment, he opened his mouth and said: "My son Yun Qi said it was here, then it must be here -"

"Second General..." At this time, Wang Fu and Zhao Lei hurried over, pointing to the trees everywhere and saying: "According to the instructions of the Second General, ambushes have been set up all around, with a thousand continuous crossbows and five hundred crossbows. Everything is in place…”

"Okay!" Guan Yu stroked his long beard and stared at the peaceful cave, "Guan will die here for that thief Cao——"

At this time, Xu Shu was standing next to Guan Yu...

He was also observing the terrain, even putting his chin in his hands, thinking carefully.

Indeed, this cave doesn't look like the exit of a secret passage, but... in the map handed over by someone sent by Yun Qi, the location of the eye of the storm was drawn right here...

So?

Xu Shu just thought of this...

Suddenly, the sound of "treading" footsteps began to be heard from the cave. Because it was a sealed cave... and because the footsteps were quite rapid and detailed, for a while... the echo came out, and the sound was actually "rumbling"——

And this also made Xu Shu, Zhou Cang, Wang Fu, Zhao Lei, and all the sergeants of the Guan family army become more energetic.

On the other hand, Guan Yu at this time, although he did not have a red rabbit and horse, he was holding a big sword in one hand and stroking his beard with the other, and his whole body was facing the cave... What was reflected in his red and phoenix eyes was the hope that comes from "getting what he always wants"!

--"coming! 』

——"Mengde, long time no see!" 』

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…(End of chapter)