Soldiers come to the world

Fushou suddenly remembered that when she left Yedu, someone quietly gave her a note to let her live well, she hesitated and asked, "You gave me that note?"

Li Fu nodded, "It was Weichen who wrote to the empress, and Weichen came to save the empress tonight."

At this time, his subordinates had already let go of the two maids, telling them not to scream. The two maids sat aside, trembling with fright. Fushou looked at Li Fu and his subordinates, and asked again: "Have you not Answer me, who are you?"

Li Fu sighed, "Your Majesty still can't guess? We were sent by the King of Han to save Your Majesty."

Fushou is an extremely smart woman. She had already guessed that the reason why Cao Cao didn't attack her was because the King of Han was blocking her. Except for the King of Han, no one could save her. This was a glimmer of hope in her heart, and her eyes lit up , she whispered: "Are you really here to rescue me?"

"Exactly! The Han army is about to attack Xuchang. The King of Han was worried that Cao Zhen would kill someone to silence him, so he ordered us to rescue the lady. We have arranged everything, please leave with us quickly."

"Is... going to Chang'an?"

Li Fu nodded, "Exactly!"

Fu Shou pondered for a moment. Although she didn't know Liu Jing, king of Han, and her husband hated Liu Jing the most during his lifetime, she knew that Liu Jing was a clan member of the Han family, and she was determined to revive the Han Dynasty. From this point of view, Liu Jing Jing wouldn't harm himself, if he wanted to harm himself, why did he help him in the first place?

Thinking of this, Fu Shou got up and said, "Okay, I'll go with you!"

"Miss!"

A court lady reminded her in a low voice, "Be careful, they don't have any evidence."

Fu Shou said with a smile: "I understand in my heart that it is better to go anywhere than to be a living dead here."

Two palace maids put on her outer clothes and tidied up briefly. The three of them left the palace with Li Fu and his men, ran all the way, and finally escaped from the Xuchang Palace through the small gate on the palace wall. Re-blocked and restored to its original state.

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Early the next morning, in front of the east gate of Xuchang City, an ox cart slowly drove up. There were a few women in sackcloth and filial piety sitting in the ox cart. There was a coffin in the middle, and the women were crying bitterly.

When the soldiers saw it from a distance, they cursed inwardly and avoided it. An officer stepped forward and asked, "There is a rule from above. From today onwards, you will be searched when you go out of the city. Where are you going?"

The housekeeper stepped forward and said with a smile: "We are from Xuzhuang. My master died of illness last night and needs to be sent back to Xuzhuang for burial. I hope the military master can make it easier for you."

As he spoke, he quietly stuffed a gold ingot into the officer's hand.

In fact, no one is willing to search the coffin of the dead, especially for soldiers who are about to go to battle. Excited, he waved his hand, "Let them out of town!"

The soldiers stepped aside, and the coachman drove the ox cart slowly out of Xuchang City with his whip. Her two personal maids and housekeeper are Li Fu disguised.

At this time, several riders and a carriage came at a high speed, the three of them got into the carriage, and Li Fu also got on the horse, the carriage accelerated and drove towards the south, farther and farther away, gradually disappearing.

On the afternoon of the day Empress Fu left, Cao Zhen received a reply from Yedu, one of which asked him to send Empress Fu back to Yedu immediately, but at this time, Empress Fu had already left Xuchang City.

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In the lobby, Cao Zhen slumped down on his seat. Just half an hour ago, he was still furious about the mysterious disappearance of Empress Fu. At this time, the disappearance of Empress Fu had become insignificant. The main general of the city, Han Qing, surrendered the city, and Xiangcheng had been captured by the Han army. The Han army that captured Xiangcheng was no longer the cavalry before, but the main force of the [-] Han army that went south from Luoyang.

Only then did Cao Zhen understand that his guess was not wrong. As expected, the Han army from Luoyang went south. The cavalry who arrived first were to cut off the retreat of the Cao army in Xiangcheng and Kunyang counties, and the Han army who came later attacked Xuchang. main force.

Cao Zhen was frightened for a while. He only has 1 troops in Xuchang. Can he defend Xuchang City?

"General, do we have to report this matter to Yedu immediately?" Zhao Neng, the director next to him, carefully reminded him.

Cao Zhen suddenly came to his senses, spread out the paper on the table in a hurry, picked up the pen but didn't know how to write it?Xiangcheng fell, how could he explain to Wei Gonggong?Cao Zhenfa was stunned for a moment, finally sighed, and began to write. Now is not the time to pursue responsibility. He needs emergency military support from Yedu. He can't defend Xuchang with only [-] troops.

The city gate of Xuchang was closed suddenly, and the defenders of Xuchang began to mobilize. Teams of soldiers rushed to the top of the city and carried a large amount of supplies for the city defense to the top of the city, such as arrows, rolling logs, boulders, and a large amount of kerosene.

In order to make up for the lack of troops defending the city, Cao Zhen ordered the conscription of civilian husbands, searched from house to house, and arrested all the strong men to defend the city. Chaos broke out in Xuchang City. Many soldiers took the opportunity to loot shops and houses, and there were cries and curses everywhere. Voice

In the Tongque Palace of Yedu, a carriage drove quickly from a distance under the strict protection of hundreds of guards. It stopped abruptly at the palace gate. A guard opened the door. Cao Pi got out of the carriage and hurried to the palace. go.

Two guards with halberds stopped him, "My lord, I'm sorry, it's already dark, Duke Wei needs to rest!"

"Get out of the way, I have an emergency situation."

Cao Pi was anxious, and without waiting for the guards to make way, he pushed it away and rushed in. Cao Pi had just received the second eagle letter from Cao Zhen in Xuchang, and only then did he know that the situation in Xuchang was critical, but he did not respond to the first letter. He reported to his father, but after discussing with his subordinates, he wrote a reply to Cao Zhen. Within a day, the situation changed drastically again.

It was only then that Cao Pi realized that the situation was extremely critical. He could no longer make a decision alone, and had to report it to his father immediately.

At this time, a guard stepped out quickly and said in a low voice: "Duke Wei has already got up, please come and see him."

Cao Pi hurriedly followed the guards into the outer hall of his father's bedroom. Cao Cao was in a bad spirit, his face was sallow, and he was so thin that only his bones were left. Although it was mid-spring, there was still a bit of coolness in the night. He wrapped himself in a generous coat. A black satin cloak with gold trim sat on the seat.

Not long after Cao Cao fell asleep, he was gently shaken awake by the guards, saying that the son had an urgent military report. Cao Cao also knew that something important must have happened when his son came to find him at this time.

Cao Pi stepped forward and knelt down and kowtowed, "The child deserves death for disturbing father's rest!"

"What is it, tell me!" Cao Cao's voice was very low, and he couldn't hear clearly if he didn't pay attention.

Cao Pi said in a trembling voice: "After the main force of the Han army in Luoyang conquered Hangu Pass, they did not continue to attack Luoyang, but suddenly turned south. Just this morning, the main force of the Han army captured Xiangcheng County. Xuchang only had [-] defenders. Army, Cao Zhen urgently calls for help."

Cao Cao didn't move at all, when he suddenly 'pushed! 'The ground spurted a mouthful of blood and fell on his back. Cao Pi yelled in fright, rushed up to support his father, and shouted: "Come on! Come on!"

The guards outside rushed in, and there was a commotion. Some rushed to find the imperial doctor, and some revived Cao Cao. Cao Pi supported his father, regretting in his heart. He really shouldn't have told his father about this. How great it was to his father. blow.

At this time, several imperial doctors rushed over, and they carried Cao Cao into the inner hall for rescue. After a long time, an imperial doctor came out from the inner hall. Cao Pi hurriedly stepped forward and asked anxiously, "Wang imperial doctor, How is my father?"

Royal Physician Wang smiled wryly and said, "Whatever happens in the future, the prince can decide for himself! Wei Gong can't be stimulated any more, this time he was saved, I won't know next time."

At this moment, a maid came out and said, "My lord, Duke Wei invites you in!"

Cao Pi was apprehensive, and followed the guards into the inner hall. Cao Cao had already woken up. Cao Pi knelt down, held his father's hand, and said sadly, "Father, the child is not filial. You shouldn't provoke your father."

Cao Cao tremblingly pointed to a jade box on the bedside, the maid hugged the jade box, Cao Cao pointed to Cao Pi again, "Give it to him!"

Cao Pi's heart was about to jump out. Of course he knew what this jade box was. It contained the Tiger Talisman and Golden Order Arrow for mobilizing 30 Cao troops. His father actually gave it to him.

Cao Cao was very clear-headed, he knew that his body could not bear it anymore, and he could no longer command the overall battle. He could only hand over the final military power to his son. Cao Cao said to Cao Pi in a weak voice: "Discuss everything with Cheng Junshi and follow his advice. .”

"My child obeys the order!"

Cao Cao waved his hand, "Go! Let me rest."

Cao Pi hugged the jade box and slowly exited the dormitory. He was both happy and very sad. He walked up to Royal Physician Wang and asked, "How long does my father have to live?"

Doctor Wang sighed, "If the rest is done well, don't be stimulated any more. I think Wei Gong can live for another year, but he can't be stimulated from now on. Once he is stimulated again, he may die at any time. dangerous."

Cao Pi nodded silently. It seemed that he could no longer tell his father about anything. Fortunately, he had the foresight to refuse to tell his father about Chen Qun's betrayal of Cao Pi.

He turned around and left his father's dormitory with a heavy heart. He returned to his mansion and ordered General Cheng Yu to invite him. In the study, Cao Pi gently stroked the tiger charms. This was the power he had longed for. Father I finally gave it to him, but at this moment he was not ecstatic, but felt an indescribable heaviness, he was ordered in danger!

In fact, his father has already given him all the power, but then again, some things are not as simple as having power. He does not have the great prestige of his father, and the military leaders will not listen to him. , he can only compromise.

At this time, a guard reported outside the door: "Your Majesty, Master Cheng is here."

"Ask him to sit in the inner hall for a while, and I'll be right over."

He changed a piece of clothes and walked quickly to the inner hall. Cheng Yulian stood up and saluted him, "See you son!"

"Military division, you are welcome, please sit down and talk."

Cao Pi asked Cheng Yu to sit down, and then explained what happened today in detail, and finally put the jade box on the table, "I will ask the military master to teach me more in the future!"

Cheng Yu looked at the tiger talisman jade box on the table, and he bowed deeply, "I am willing to serve my son with all my heart."

Cao Pi was very satisfied with Cheng Yu's attitude, he was sensible, he smiled and said: "Let's not talk about this first, let's talk about Xuchang's military situation!"

Cheng Yu looked at the two pieces of information sent by Cao Zhen, and sighed slightly: "Liu Jing is indeed far-sighted. I didn't understand his real intention until now. The purpose of attacking Luoyang is to contain Xu Huang's army, and the purpose of attacking Qiaojun is to Containing Cao Ren's army and attacking Hedong is to enter Hanoi County and prevent us from going south to rescue, all strategic deployments point to one place in the end."

"Xu Du!" Cao Pi blurted out.

Cheng Yu nodded, "It's Xu Du. When Liu Jing tried to attack Kunyang last year, he probably decided to attack Xu Du, but we didn't realize it."

Cao Pi was under great pressure, Liu Jing was so far-sighted, such an opponent was simply too scary, he asked worriedly: "May I ask the military advisor, what should we do now?"

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