Han family achievements

Chapter 365 Broken City

Perhaps feeling Cao Cao's determination to break the city, the rain and snow gradually stopped the next day, and the officers and soldiers from all walks of life pressed forward with all their troops.

But he was not in a hurry to attack the city, but just gathered enough momentum.

Seeing that the battle to destroy the city was about to break out, the emotional fluctuations everywhere reached its peak.

To the north of Xiapi City is Huang Zhong's camp.

With a flattering smile on his face, Huangfu Jianchang saluted Liu Yu and said, "Weak minister Huangfu Jianchang, I would like to see you, Your Highness!"

Liu Yu tilted his head, feeling that this was the first time he saw this person. He took a look, then pointed at Tian Feng and said crisply: "I rescued this person for you."

Huangfu Jian was startled for a moment and glanced at Tian Feng strangely.

Tian Feng immediately stepped forward, raised his hand and said, "Thank you Captain Huangfu for saving your life."

Huangfu Jian was stunned, what's going on? What does it mean to rescue me?

But he was a human spirit, so he reacted quickly and said with a smile: "His Second Highness is a wise and powerful man, Wei Chen didn't do anything."

Xun You took in Huangfu Jian's long expression and was horrified.

Not Huangfu Jianchang?

Then, only if it is His Majesty in the palace!

Sitting in Luoyang and trapped in the palace, can he still quietly manipulate things thousands of miles away?

'Your Majesty, what a good idea...'

Xun You sighed uneasily, and then said: "Captain Huangfu, is the city broken today?"

Huangfu Jian looked at Xun You seriously and said, "Go back to Xun You. You have to ask Cao Cao about this."

Xun You frowned and turned to Liu Yu: "Your Highness, the city is about to be destroyed. Please go to Xiapi and supervise the battle in person."

Tian Feng, Huangfu Jianchang, Zhao Yun, and Liu Yao all knew the meaning of Xun You's words.

Liu Yu appeared on the siege front line. The first-class credit goes to Liu Yu, not Cao Cao!

Tian Feng, Huangfu Jianchang and others knew the calculation behind Xun You's words, and they would not object. Instead, they were happy to see the success with smiles.

"No."

Liu Yu rarely refuted Xun You's words. He turned to look at him and said, "Father said that he doesn't want me to show up in public."

Xun You was startled, then pondered and remained silent.

Such an explanation in the palace clearly meant that Dong Zhuo, who had been annihilated, should be handed over to Cao Cao.

But he disagreed.

With Cao Cao's great achievements, being granted a title of marquis is a trivial matter. The most dangerous thing is that Cao Cao will take the opportunity to take over the Sima Mansion!

Liu Yu has been seriously ill recently. Although he is trying to hold on, everyone predicts that he will not survive next year.

Cao Cao is too complicated. He was born in the Eunuch Party. He played a mysterious and dishonorable role in He Jin's massacre of the Eunuch Party. Most importantly, he was an uncontrollable person!

Cao Cao acted without any taboos and was unscrupulous. After he suddenly sent troops to occupy Qiao County, the government and the public were very wary of him. I don't know how many people wanted to kill him quickly!

Xun You and the Yingchuan Party were also wary of Cao Cao and had been suppressing him in an attempt to control him.

But this person's ability is indeed extraordinary. Every time he hits rock bottom, instead of getting discouraged, he always makes great achievements and stands up again.

This feeling of becoming stronger with greater pressure, uncharacteristically unstoppable, made Xun You, Zhong Yao and others feel even more pressured, and at the same time they became even more determined to suppress Cao Cao!

Now, Cao Cao is about to destroy Dong and is ready to go.

Tian Feng chatted a lot with Xun You these days. Knowing his worries, he raised his hand and said to Liu Yu: "Your Highness, you don't need to show up in public. Just come to the battle in person and boost the morale of the army."

Liu Yu blinked, looked around at everyone's faces, and still looked at Xun You inquiringly.

In the past, he was a little devil in the palace, being naughty and lawless every day. But these days outside the palace, he seems to have learned something and is no longer as willful as he was in the palace.

Xun You thought about it carefully, then shook his head and said, "Your Highness is here, waiting for the news. Tian Feng, Liu Yao, go to Cao Cao and watch carefully."

Tian Feng, Liu Yao understood instantly, raised his hand and said: "I obey your orders."

After the two left, Xun You looked at Huangfu Jianchang and said, "Yuan Shao is plotting against Wu Commandery. What do you think of Sun Ce?"

Huangfu Jianchang shook his head subconsciously and said: "This man... is young, but he can defeat Lu Bu several times. He is brave, fearless, and quite calculating. He is a figure who cannot be underestimated."

Xun You nodded slightly, looking thoughtful.

He also saw it this way. This son was Sun Jian's eldest son. Like Sun Jian, he was capable and ambitious.

Xun You originally hoped to use Sun Ce to replace Cao Cao, to check and balance Yuan Shao, and even to destroy Yuan in the future.

But Xun You was worried about appeasing traitors and raising tigers.

"Where's Liu Bei?" After much deliberation, Xun You couldn't make up his mind, so he raised his head again and asked.

Huangfu Jianzhang still shook his head and said: "This person has no reputation for benevolence and righteousness. He acts softly and is indecisive in major matters. He is not a person who can achieve things and cannot be entrusted to him."

Xun You couldn't help but sigh secretly as he listened.

After all the calculations, there is still only one Cao Cao that can be used.

Is it possible that we will still count on this person to destroy Yuan Shao and pacify Jiangdong in the future?

It's not that Xun You didn't think about other people, such as Huang Zhong, Zhang Liao, Sima Fang, Ying Shao and others, but these were either not well-known or did not have enough achievements to take on big responsibilities.

Xun You had a headache and couldn't make a decision for a while, so he had to say: "After you return to Beijing, things cannot be left behind. Your merits are recorded. Your brother inherited your father's title. Your Majesty personally said that in the future, your royal family will One family and two nobles."

Huangfu Jianchang's eyes widened instantly and his breathing became rapid.

If you want to reward him with some money, even if you are a high-ranking official, Huangfu Jianchang may not be happy, but for "one family and two princes", Huangfu Jianchang is very excited.

This is a great honor for the Huangfu family, and it is his contribution to comfort his father Huangfu Song!

"Okay!" Huangfu Jianchang said almost through gritted teeth.

Xun You saw his expression clearly, smiled slightly, and said, "Okay. It's up to you to take care of everything, so go ahead."

"Your Majesty, please retire." Huangfu Jianchang strode out of the tent with excitement and pride.

Liu Yu wrapped up his clothes and said, "Xun Pushe, are we going back to Luoyang?"

Xun You bowed and said: "Your Highness, don't be anxious, we have to wait for a few days."

Liu Yu nodded boredly, coughed slightly, and then stood up as if nothing had happened.

Xun You suddenly remembered that in the past few years, the Second Highness had been hiding in a medicine jar during the winter and could not come out.

In the past two years, things seem to have improved a lot.

Xun You's mind moved again and he followed behind him. What he was thinking about was what Queen Mother He had told him before his arrival: to choose women from good families to enrich His Majesty's harem.

Xun You knew that His Majesty in the palace was not a promiscuous person like the late Emperor, so he had a headache.

At the same time, tension in Xiapi City continues to build.

As the officers and soldiers prepared to attack, Xiapi City became more tense than ever.

While Dong Zhuo was urgently deploying his generals, reorganizing his troops and preparing to defend the city, Lu Bu, Zhang Ji, Guo Si and others were also busy preparing to implement their plan.

Lu Bu took the lead in bringing troops and horses to Dong Zhuo's official office. He was wearing armor, holding a halberd, and was filled with murderous intent.

He is waiting for the arrival of Guo Si, Li Jue, and Zhang Ji, and is preparing to kill them here.

But Lu Bu never expected that Li Ru was also here and learned about Lu Bu's correspondence with Jia Xu.

Li Ru was so frightened that he stumbled to Dong Zhuo and shouted urgently: "Dong Gong, Dong Gong, it's not good! Lu Bu, Lu Bu and Jia Xu colluded to surrender to the court, and they have led troops to surround the government office..." Dong Zhuo was frightened. He jumped up, drew out his sword, and roared: "Is this true?"

Li Ru's face turned pale and he couldn't stand still. He said, "Really, it's Lu Bu's confidant who told me, Mr. Dong, kill Lu Bu quickly. We must not let him open the city gate!"

Dong Zhuo's face was livid and ferocious. He held a sword and strode out. When he came to the door, he saw Lu Bu riding a tall horse, holding a big halberd, and surrounded by fierce soldiers. He couldn't help but shout: "My son is here first!" What do you mean?"

Lu Bu's eyes widened and he shouted: "Father, Zhang Ji, Guo Si, Li Jue and others conspired to kill me and surrender to the court. I am here to protect my foster father and kill the traitors!"

"The traitor Lu Bu!"

At this time, Zhang Ji led his troops to kill him and roared: "You are the one who wants to surrender to the imperial court!"

Lu Bu was holding a big halberd. When he saw Zhang Ji approaching, he was about to lead his troops to kill him.

Seeing that Lu Bu was about to take action, Dong Zhuo became furious and said: "Lü Bu, do you really want to kill me? I am your father and you are my son. How can a son kill his father?"

Seeing this, Zhang Ji shouted loudly: "Dong Gong, Lu Bu wants to imitate Ding Yuan and kill you. You must not be trusted!"

When Dong Zhuo heard this, he was immediately frightened and said with a ferocious face: "Lu Bu, how dare you kill your father!"

At this time, Cheng Lian whispered beside Lu Bu: "My lord, we must fight quickly. Dong Zhuo, Zhang Ji and others are deploying troops. When they arrive, we will have no chance."

Lu Bu's eyes suddenly turned red, and murderous intent suddenly arose. He glared at Dong Zhuo and said, "Old thief, you are a traitor. Why wouldn't Lu Bu dare to kill the traitor?"

As he spoke, he struck his horse violently and charged towards Dong Zhuo.

Dong Zhuo was startled, turned around and ran inside, but the soldiers behind him swarmed to stop him.

Lu Bu's halberd swept across, flying a group of soldiers at full speed, and rushed in on horseback.

Looking down at Dong Zhuo who was running not far away, he raised the halberd in his hand, threw it fiercely, and shouted: "Old thief Dong Zhuo, suffer death!"

The fat Dong Zhuo turned around panting, with a big halberd in his eyes constantly dilating in his pupils.

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After pouring the euphorbia into his chest, Dong Zhuo fell to the ground, his stiff old face still in disbelief.

Lü Bu chased after him, pulled out his halberd, swung it, and chopped off Dong Zhuo's head. He carried it and rushed out the door, shouting angrily: "Lü Bu was ordered to kill the thief. Dong Zhuo will kill him. The one who surrenders will be spared. If he resists and refuses to obey, he will be killed on the spot." Kill!"

Zhang Ji was shocked when he looked at Dong Zhuo's head with eyes wide open and eyes closed.

I never expected that Lu Bu would be so bold and actually kill Dong Zhuo!

This was already the second adoptive father he had killed!

Does he really not care about reputation at all? Is there no trace of nostalgia in this world?

"Dong Zhuo killed Duke Dong, brothers? Kill him!"

Guo Bang caught up from behind. He was surprised and happy. He shouted and rushed over.

"Kill!" Zhang Ji reacted upon hearing the sound, brandished his spear, and killed Lu Bu.

The soldiers and horses surrounding him seemed to hear the trumpet and rushed towards Lu Bu.

Most of the soldiers and horses in Xiapi City had followed Dong Zhuo for many years. When they saw Dong Zhuo being killed by Lu Bu, they all attacked Lu Bu.

The shouts of killing shook the sky, roaring like thunder.

The government office in Xiapi has three floors inside and three floors outside. It is densely packed with people, fighting hand to hand, like a dense fabric.

Lu Bu was really brave. Even so, he still led his men to fight desperately, carving a bloody path.

There was chaos in Xiapi City.

There were sounds of fighting, looting, theft, roaring, and fire shooting into the sky everywhere.

At this moment, Li Jue opened the west gate, and Sun Ce led his troops to kill Lose immediately.

"The city is broken!"

This news, like thunder, echoed in Xiapi City.

"Those who surrender will not be killed!"

The south gate was also broken, and Xiahou Dun came in with his army, shouting loudly.

The group was leaderless and unstoppable. There were countless more people who surrendered than those who resisted.

Huang Zhong entered from the north gate, and as if entering a deserted area, he directly ran into Lu Bu.

Lu Bu didn't think too highly of Huang Zhong. He raised his big halberd and said loudly: "General Huang, I have surrendered to the imperial court and am willing to help you conquer Xiapi!"

Huang Zhong naturally knew and nodded silently.

Zhang Ji, who was chasing after him, saw Lu Bu's submission and was immediately furious, with nowhere to vent his anger.

"Would you like to help me pacify Xiapi?"

Huang Zhong held a big bow and shot to death a Dong Zhuo soldier not far away who wanted to resist, and said calmly to Zhang Ji.

Zhang Ji looked at the turning arrow and said quickly: "I would like to help! I am sending a letter to General Cao and General Zhao Zilong!"

Huang Zhong waved his hands calmly.

Zhang Ji controlled the troops and horses, attached to Huang Zhong's right side, and was separated from Lu Bu.

On the other side, Liu Bei, Sun Ce, Xiahou Dun, Cao Ren and others also gathered countless troops and quickly pacified Xiapi City.

More than an hour later, Cao Cao led a group of people on horseback and entered the city.

Lu Bu, Guo Si, Zhang Ji, Li Ru and others, standing or kneeling, all stood aside and saluted loudly: "Welcome General Yangwei to the city!"

Cao Cao sat on the horse, his narrow eyes narrowed slightly, and his eyes glanced at the faces of Lu Bu, Li Ru, Guo Si, Zhang Ji and others, and then slowly fell on Lu Bu.

At this time, Xiahou Dun came to Cao Cao with Dong Zhuo's head.

Cao Cao looked at Dong Zhuo's head with no expression on his face and felt quite emotional in his heart.

This battle, fought from summer to winter, is finally over.

"General Cao,"

Lu Bu suddenly said happily: "I killed the old thief Dong Zhuo!"

Cao Cao raised his eyebrows and glanced at Lu Bu from the corner of his eye, with murderous intent flashing in his eyes.

Behind him, Jia Xu, Guo Jia, Cao Ang, Cao Hong and others also had cold expressions and unkind eyes.

This man killed his adoptive father in broad daylight in full view of everyone, and he still wants to take credit for it?

Is he still a human being?

Cao Cao nodded in disbelief and said to Lu Bu, Zhang Ji and others: "Wait for a few of you to assist Xiahou Dun and Cao Ren to organize their troops and horses and station them outside the city. The others will clear out Xiapi and prepare to welcome His Highness the Second Prince into the city!"

"Yes!" Lu Bu, Zhang Ji and others naturally said nothing. At this time, everything must be obeyed by Cao Cao.

Liu Bei, Sun Ce and others also raised their hands to respond. Xia Pi was defeated and Dong Zhuo was dead. The next step was to reward based on merit.

What Liu Bei wants now is to restore the official to his original position, let him return to Xuzhou, continue to be the pastor of Xuzhou, and then prepare for the conquest of Yuan Shao and build his achievements again.

Sun Ce didn't ask for much, he just wanted to inherit his father's title of Marquis of Wucheng, accept his father's 'legacy' legitimately, and rule Wu County for the future!

The biggest problem is Cao Cao!

(End of this chapter)