Three Kingdoms: The blind box draws Da Qiao at the beginning

Chapter 271 Ma Chao: I am your son!

Guo Jia and Cao Cao discussed for nearly half an hour, and then led the army to move towards Tongguan.

Tongguan.

The commander-in-chief of the princes in Guanzhong.

At this time, Han Sui and Ma Chao summoned the princes to gather.

After nearly ten days of waiting, one hundred thousand infantry archers finally arrived at Tongguan.

After discussion, the princes prepared to formally attack Tongguan tomorrow morning.

During this siege, all the princes agreed that Tongguan must be captured.

After that, Hangu Pass was taken in one go.

Finally, Luoyang was captured.

Then he cooperated with Yuan Shao to break through Hulao Pass and attack Cao Cao's army in Guandu.

At this moment, in Tongguan City, Zhong Yao also summoned Zhang Ji, Ling Tong, Xu Sheng, Zhou Tai and other imperial army and Wancheng army generals.

The scouts have received clear information: Ma Chao and other Guanzhong princes' [-] infantry archers have arrived.

It should be in these two days that Ma Chao and other princes in Guanzhong will launch a full-scale attack on the city.

By then, it will definitely be a bloody battle.

The purpose of defending the city this time was not to defend Tongguan, but to hold back the princes in Guanzhong, thereby giving Cao Cao's army in Guandu time to respond to the pincer attack.

However, before the outcome of the discussion was reached, a soldier rushed in and said: "A large number of troops are appearing in the direction of Hulao Pass!"

Zhong Yao and the generals were stunned.

A large army?

Where does the army come from now?

Zhong Yao said hurriedly: "Keep exploring!"

The soldier hurried out.

In the commander's tent, all the generals were also noisy.

This time, I didn't wait long before I saw a tall, muscular man walking in.

It was Xu Chu.

Xu Chu, the captain of Cao Cao's bodyguard, has always been with Cao Cao.

Xu Chu's sudden appearance made the generals even more confused.

Zhong Yao hurried forward to greet him and said, "General Xu, why are you here?"

Xu Chu said: "Wherever I am, my lord will naturally be there."

After a pause, Xu Chu said to Zhong Yao: "Sikong leads an army of [-] and is about to arrive. I have been asked to inform you."

Zhong Yao was startled and said: "Sikong is not in Guandu, why is he here——"

Just after he finished asking, Zhong Yao looked a little ugly.

This question is in vain.

Sikong's appearance here means that the crisis in Guandu has been resolved.

However, it is obvious that Ma Chao and other princes in Guanzhong did not seem to get the news.

Yuan Shao didn't seem to tell them.

And on his side, why didn't Sikong take the initiative to tell him?

If I had known that Sikong was arriving with an army of [-] people, why would I have been so nervous during this period?
Xu Chu seemed not to notice Zhong Yao's ugly face, but glanced at all the generals and said, "Are there Jiangdong reinforcements here?"

Ling Tong, Xu Sheng and Zhou Tai stood up.

Xu Chu looked at the three of them and said, "You can lead your army back. The lord has arrived, and you don't need any more help."

Ling Tong, Xu Sheng and Zhou Tai looked at each other and left directly.

Zhong Yao felt much better as he watched the three people disappear from sight.

It seems that Sikong is planning something big and must avoid Jiang Dong's sight.

Therefore, during this period of time, he never told them that he was on his way.

Zhong Yao looked at Xu Chu and said, "What's Sikong's plan?"

Xu Chuweng said angrily: "I don't know about this——"

Before Xu Chu finished speaking, a burst of laughter rang out.

I saw a few people dressed like soldiers walking in.

The leader was clearly Cao Cao.

All the generals saluted together and said: "Sikong!"

Cao Cao helped Zhong Yao up and said with a smile: "The one who knows me is Yuan Chang!"

"The reason why we did not notify the generals of our movements this time is indeed because of important matters."

"Tongguan is in such a critical situation, I predict that Ding Yuanchang will definitely find a way to recruit Jiangdong soldiers to help."

"And this matter cannot be known to Jiangdong's officers and men."

Everyone looked at Cao Cao curiously.

Cao Cao suppressed the smile on his face and said solemnly: "I have given up on the Central Plains, and the families of all the generals have also been brought here from Xudu."

"This time, we have no other choice but to defeat the princes in Guanzhong, occupy Liangzhou, open up Hanzhong, and then take Yizhou directly."

The entire handsome tent was silent.

Everyone, including Zhong Yao, looked at Cao Cao in shock with their mouths wide open.

Behind Cao Cao were generals such as Xun You, Guo Jia, Xia Houyuan, Xia Houdun, Xu Huang, and Yu Jin.

Cao Cao walked to the commander's seat, knelt down and motioned for the generals to sit down.

The generals finally came to their senses and sat down on their knees one by one with incomprehensible expressions.

Cao Cao said: "Generals, you should know that we are now surrounded by Jiangdong and Yuan Shao."

"If we don't find a way to break through, sooner or later we will be cannibalized."

"Either he was defeated by Yuan Shao, or he was defeated by Jiang Dong."

"But this time, Yuan Shao united with the princes in Guanzhong to attack us. Jiangdong made a surprise attack on the plains from Xuzhou, and then went straight to Yecheng, forcing Yuan Shao's army to withdraw."

Zhong Yao suddenly realized.

Sure enough.

Cao Cao continued: "The princes of Wu in the east of the Yangtze River asked us to attack the princes in Guanzhong to avoid the fate of being flanked."

"This is the perfect opportunity for us to escape from the encirclement."

"The families of all the generals, as well as the Emperor, are all traveling with us this time."

"So, I didn't notify you in advance because I was afraid that the Jiangdong soldiers would know about it and tell Wu Hou Lu Yi about that kid."

"If this is the case, we won't be able to get out of Tongguan."

"But now, we not only want to get out of Tongguan, but also defeat the army of the princes in Guanzhong such as Ma Chao."

"Otherwise, we will have no way out and will just perish."

"Generals, I hope you will work hard and fight the enemy with all your strength."

"You are all my loyal ministers to Cao Cao."

"With me, Cao Cao, you will have glory and wealth in the future."

"Without me, Cao Cao, whether it's Yuan Shao or Lu Yi, they may not be willing to accept you."

"Even if you are accepted, there is no chance that you will have the opportunity to make meritorious deeds like those of their ministers." Cao Cao glanced at everyone, slowly pulled out his sword and said, "And I hope you generals will understand."

"Before the Battle of Guandu, I know which of you wrote to Yuan Shao."

All the generals suddenly turned pale.

They thought they were doing it very secretly!
Cao Cao narrowed his eyes and sneered: "If you don't want others to know, you have to do nothing yourself."

"But that's all in the past."

"People can not escape from doing wrong."

As he spoke, he clapped his hands.

Four soldiers came in carrying two wooden boxes, placed them in front of everyone, and opened them.

Inside was a letter.

Including Zhong Yao, everyone's palms were sweating.

Zhong Yao saw his letter at a glance, and he knew the handwriting best!

Cao Cao stood up with his sword in hand and walked to the two wooden boxes.

All the generals dared not make a sound.

Cao Cao looked around at the generals, and then under the surprised gazes of all the generals, he took out a fire seal, lit the letters in the two wooden boxes, and said in a deep voice: "The past, from now on, will all go away."

"I didn't see it."

"Nothing happened to you either."

"But from now on, there will still be people like this——"

Cao Cao struck the desk behind him with his sword, cutting the desk in half, and said coldly: "I would rather teach me to pay for the people in the world than teach the people of the world to betray me. Those who betray me will be like this and will never recover!" "

After saying that, he slowly inserted the sword into the scabbard.

All the generals prostrated in the tunnel and said: "Swear to the death to be loyal to the Lord!"

"Pledge to be loyal to the Lord to the death!"

"Pledge to be loyal to the Lord to the death!"

Uniform shouts echoed throughout the military camp.

Cao Cao returned to his seat and said calmly: "Everyone, get up!"

All the generals then stood up.

Cao Cao looked at Zhong Yao and said, "How are the princes in Guanzhong doing now?"

Zhong Yao wiped the sweat from his forehead and said: "According to reports from the scouts, Ma Chao and other princes in Guanzhong already have [-] cavalry and [-] infantry archers."

"Among them, one hundred thousand archers arrived at the military camp this morning."

"Looking at that posture, we will launch an siege in the next two days."

Cao Cao smiled sadly and said, "Ma Chao, right?"

Looking at Xu Chu, Cao Cao said: "Xu Chu!"

Xu Chu stood up, walked out quickly, and said loudly: "Here!"

Cao Cao said: "Go and escort Ma Teng's family and Han Sui's son-in-law to the city wall, and throw them headfirst in front of the army of the princes in Guanzhong!"

"Remember, don't throw it away in a hurry."

"Let them die clearly."

"Who killed them?"

Xu Chu crossed his fists and quickly retreated.

Xu Chu left the commander's tent and rushed to the [-]-strong army that had just arrived.

This time, not only the emperor and the family members of Cao Cao's cronies rushed to Tongguan with the army, but Ma Teng's family and Han Sui's son-in-law Yan Xing were also among them.

However, these people were all imprisoned in prison cars.

Xu Chu escorted these people to the Tongguan city wall.

Ma Teng, Ma Xiu, Atie, and Yan Xing were tied up and stood on the city wall.

Xu Chu called dozens of soldiers, pointed outside the city and said: "Shout outside the city and tell them that Ma Teng's family and Han Sui's son-in-law are on the wall, and let the rats from Guanzhong come and take a look! Otherwise, you will only see dead people later." Got it!"

A soldier shouted loudly: "The rats from Guanzhong are coming quickly. Ma Teng's son and his family and Han Sui's son-in-law are here! If you don't come, you will only see their corpses later!"

Seeing this, the other soldiers looked at each other and shouted in unison: "The rats from Guanzhong are coming quickly. Ma Teng's family and Han Sui's son-in-law are here! If you don't come, you will only see their corpses later!"

Outside Tongguan, the princes in Guanzhong command their tents.

Han Sui, Ma Chao and others who were discussing tomorrow's siege steps looked outside in confusion when they heard the noise.

Han Sui scolded: "What's going on outside?"

A soldier rushed in and said: "Captain, four people appeared on the Tongguan City Wall. It is said that they are General Ma Teng's family and your son-in-law!"

Han Sui's expression suddenly changed.

Ma Chao looked confused.

The other princes looked at each other.

Han Sui was about to stand up.

Ma Chao grabbed his wrist.

Han Sui frowned and said, "Meng Qi, what are you doing?"

Ma Chao took a deep breath and said to Han Sui: "This must be the enemy's conspiracy."

"They want to use the lives of my family and the lives of your second son and son-in-law to destroy our morale."

“If we go out and watch, we’re going to be at the mercy of others.”

"In the past, Emperor Gaozu and the Overlord of Chu fought for hegemony over the world. Emperor Gaozu's parents, wife and children were captured alive by the Overlord of Chu and threatened to cook them."

"How did Emperor Gaozu do it?"

"He let King Chu do what he did!"

"He even asked people to cook his family members, hoping that King Chu Ba would reward him with a piece of meat to taste. He wanted to see how his relatives tasted."

"In the end, King Chu Ba knew that he could not use these to restrain Emperor Gaozu, so he let them go instead."

"The same is true today!"

"If we didn't go, they might still be alive."

"Once we go, they will definitely die."

Han Sui said with a gloomy face: "My second son is there! I haven't given him anything since he was a child. Now that he is in danger, how can I just sit back and watch?"

Under Han Sui's stunned gaze, Ma Chao knelt down and said with determination: "There is also my father and my brother there!"

"Today the enemy army killed them all. You, my adoptive father, lost your second son, and I, Ma Chao, also lost my biological father and brother!"

"Father, then I am your son!"

"You are my biological father!"

"For a great cause."

"Please adoptive father, please think twice!"

"A person who travels a hundred miles is half a mile, that's a shame!"

"What is related to the foster father is not only the honor and disgrace of the foster father, but also the honor and disgrace of all the princes in our Guanzhong!"

"I beg my adoptive father to think carefully for the sake of all the princes!"

(End of this chapter)