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Chapter 500 Four fierce eight sledgehammers ([-]) Second more

Xun Yu is really sad now.

If Cao Cao hadn't repaired Xuchang, and adopted the Guanzhong model, built a series of measures such as the inner urn city, and the horse face wall, Xuchang might have been breached.Since the end of the Luoyang War, Cao Cao has strengthened his own strength.

Learning the methods of Guanzhong and absorbing skilled craftsmen has made great progress in ordnance.

During the several years of trading with Guanzhong, Cao Cao did not invest too much in ordnance and horses.His transactions with Dong Bi are mainly in the aspects of people's livelihood and civilian use.Including some machines that have been eliminated by Guanzhong, it is undoubtedly very important to Cao Cao.

And these devices have indeed promoted the development of Xuchang.

After a great battle, the Xuzhou army left more than a thousand corpses under Xuchang City and stopped the attack.

However, in just over ten days, Xuchang has become riddled with holes.Xun Yu had long since lost the elegance and composure of the past. He sat down in the hall of the government office, his temples throbbing.These more than ten days were undoubtedly a torment for Xun Yu.

If it hadn't been for the border chaos back then, Xun Yu had gone through the test of blood and fire, I'm afraid his nerves would have collapsed.

In Xuchang City, there are about [-] to [-] soldiers and horses, and a small part of them have to stay in the palace to prevent the little emperor from jumping out to make trouble.I believe Liu Xie has also heard that Liu Bei is going to welcome him to Xuzhou this time.Being a puppet in Xuchang is no different from being a puppet in Xuzhou, but there is one thing, Liu Bei is the son-in-law of King Pei, relatively speaking, he is closer to Liu Huihui.

Presumably that little emperor must be very tempted.

"Father, eat something...you haven't eaten all day!"

Just as Xun Yu was meditating, footsteps came.

A young man with a weak crown came to Xun Yu's side holding a meal.He said softly: "Father, people inside and outside Xuchang are watching you now. If you fall down, Xuchang will be finished. Eat something first, and when you are full, you can think about things more carefully."

Xun Yu smiled gratifiedly.

This young man is Xun Yu's eldest son, named Xun Yun (yun).He was born to Xun Yu's original spouse Tang, who will be 22 years old soon.

Xun Yu signaled Xun Yun to put down his job, "How is your mother?"

"Very good!" Xun Yun said, "I'm just worried about my father. I've had a severe headache these two days. My younger brothers are all accompanying my mother to take care of me, so my father doesn't have to worry."

"How is the city?"

Xun Yun is now the chief minister of the prime minister's mansion, responsible for the security of the city.Hearing Xun Yu's question, Xun Yun quickly replied: "Everything in the city is fine, but the food and grass are consumed very quickly. The raw materials for the arrows are not enough. Although the people are very calm, but the boy can't guarantee that this kind of How long can the calm last? If the prime minister’s reinforcements fail to arrive within 20 days, there will be danger.”

Xun Yu liked this son very much.

Work is very steady, very his demeanor.No matter when, Xun Yun always kept calm. Of course, this has something to do with his experience.

Xun Yu has five sons in total!

Among them, only Xun Yun had already started to remember when the Yellow Turban Rebellion broke out.Yingchuan was the place where the Yellow Turban Rebellion suffered the most. Xun Yun and his mother were blocked in the manor once, and were almost caught by the Yellow Turban thieves.After that incident, Xun Yun became taciturn.

"Father, prime minister...can he really come back?"

After hesitating for a moment, Xun Yun finally couldn't help asking softly.

Xun Yu hesitated, "Of course!"

"But……"

"But what?"

Xun Yun said softly: "I went out today. When I passed a wine shop, I heard that the Prime Minister was defeated by Yuan Shao and retreated to Juye."

Xuchang has been blocked for a long time, and the news of Xun Yun only stays more than ten days ago.Xun Yu knew the news, but Xun Yu also knew that it was just Cao Cao's plan.At that time, because he was worried about fluctuations in Xuchang, Xun Yu forcibly suppressed the news.

However, there is no impenetrable wall in this world!

Xuchang is now like a closed world, news from the outside can't get in, and news from the inside can't be sent out.

"Ziqian, don't worry. With Yuan Shao's level, how could he be the prime minister's opponent? Defeating Juye is just a plan that the prime minister has already arranged... Hehe, it won't take long for the prime minister to defeat Yuan Shao. Reinforcements will arrive in time."

Xun Yun let out a sigh of relief.

But Xun Yu still didn't say a word: Yuan Shao is nothing to worry about, but the one in Guanzhong, will he be honest?
He couldn't say that, and couldn't say it.After three mouthfuls of food were finished, Xun Yu stood up, put on his soft armor, and grabbed his sword.

"Father, where are you going so late?"

"The prime minister is not here, and there are only a few wives and young masters left in the mansion. I need to visit, and then patrol the city defense. Ziqian, you stay at home with your mother, and if there is anything, go to the city to find me... oh , I will invite the imperial physician to treat your mother in a while. These days, you work hard and worry about family affairs, don't let your younger brothers cause trouble.

In addition, you send someone to your aunt to bring their mother and child over.At this time, when everyone is together, we can also have a care. "

"The child understands!"

The 'aunt' mentioned by Xun Yu refers to Guo Jia's wife and children.Guo Jia has been dead for many years, and he still has a 15-year-old son named Guo Yi.Cao Cao took good care of the mother and son, and Xun Yu often visited them.At this time, as Xun Yu said, it is easier for everyone to take care of each other when they are together.God knows... hehe, what will happen?
Xun Yun was indeed a very sensible child, and he sent his father out of the house.

Xun Yu took people with him to visit Mrs. Bian, Mrs. Liu and Mrs. Huan at the prime minister's mansion.Cao Cao has ten sons and two daughters. The eldest son, Cao Ang, works beside Xia Houyuan, and the second son, Cao Pi, is now in Chang'an.The eldest daughter, Cao Jiegui, is the queen, and the other children are all in the mansion.

Among them, the third son Cao Zhang is 15 years old, and the fourth son Cao Zhi is 11 years old.The other children are all young, but Cao Cao's seventh son, Cao Chong, is very smart.Among the many descendants, he is considered outstanding.When Xun Yu came to the door, they were very calm.

The three wives asked about the current situation in Xuchang, but said nothing more.

Mrs. Bian said: "When the prime minister left, he once said that we should obey Wen Ruo in everything. What to do is up to you and you don't need to discuss it with us. If there is anything in the city that needs our mother and son to help, just say it, and we will definitely obey. Wen Ruo's order."

Xun Yu said: "Don't worry, Mistress, I will take care of Mistress's family in one day."

"Uncle, uncle!"

Cao Zhang jumped out and said loudly: "Now that the bandits are approaching the city, my father is going on an expedition to Puyang. I will help my father to solve the problems. Please allow me to accompany my uncle to kill the bandits."

This Cao Zhang was born with a burly body.

Only 15 years old, he is over seven feet tall, with big shoulders and round waist.He has amazing shooting skills and powerful arms.He once fought a fierce tiger with his bare hands, and he can bear hardships and stand hard work, and he is brave and staunch.Cao Cao once asked several children about their interests, and only Cao Zhang said, "I would like to be a general."

At that time Cao Cao asked: "How to be a general?"

Cao Zhang's answer is very simple, "Put on strong and persistent, and ignore difficulties. To be the first soldier, rewards must be done, and punishments must be believed."

Some words made Cao Cao laugh: "Huang Xu'er is so amazing!"

It means: I didn’t expect this little kid in my family to have such abilities, and he will definitely achieve extraordinary things in the future.It's a pity that Cao Zhang has not had the opportunity to stretch out his hand so far.Now that Liu Bei's soldiers and horses are besieging Xuchang, Cao Zhang has endured it for a long time, and finally couldn't bear it and jumped out.

Xun Yu couldn't help frowning upon hearing this.

Just as she was about to refuse, Madam Bian said, "It is a good thing that my son is willing to share his father's worries. He has a whole body of talent, he claims to be brave, and he always imitates the Marquis in everything. He climbed to the top of the city, so that he can know what the sky is high and the earth is thick."

Dong Bi is now the King of Liang, but he was Marquis of Wugong before.

But as early as when Dong Zhuo entered Beijing, Dong Yu's title was Zhihou.Cao Cao called Dong Biao a coward to outsiders, but at home he called Dong Biao a marquis.After all, when Dong Yu beat him into the water, he was the Marquis.Cao Cao did not recognize Dong Bi's other titles.

Hearing Mrs. Bian's words, Xun Yu thought about it and agreed.

Now the city really needs manpower, Cao Zhang is very brave, if he can appear on the city, it will undoubtedly be an encouragement to the soldiers.

Therefore, when Xun Yu left the Prime Minister's Mansion, he was followed by a young general in full body armor.

It was almost midnight, and the city of Xuchang was deserted, looking very depressed.Except for the patrolling troops who came and went, there was hardly a single person in sight.

The cold and clear atmosphere made Xun Yu also feel lonely.

Suddenly, there was a drumbeat, followed by the sound of the gong, and there was a commotion on the city in the distance.

"Uncle, what happened?"

"There is an enemy situation, let's go and watch it quickly!"

Xun Yu reacted immediately, and urged the horse to gallop in the direction of the sound of the drum.Cao Zhang didn't dare to hesitate, he followed Xun Yu with his soldiers, and soon arrived at Guanghua Gate in Xuchang.A group of people ascended the top of the city from Chidao, and Xun Yu sternly asked, "What's the matter with gold?"

"My lord, there are enemy generals calling for formation under the city."

Xun Yu was surprised when he heard this.

When is this, come to call for battle?He went up to the city gate tower, held on to the crenel and looked down at the city.

There was a bright fire below the city, a general with a red face and a beautiful beard, a golden armor and a green robe, a red horse under his crotch, and a Qinglong Yanyue knife in his palm.

He circled his horse and yelled sharply: "This is Guan Yu, who is in charge in the city, answer quickly!"

Xun Yu said: "I am Sikong Xun Yu, the thief general, if you have something to say, say it!"

Guan Yudan narrowed his eyes and said proudly: "Xun Yu? I have heard of your name. I came here today to give you a gift!"

While speaking, Guan Yu waved his hand.

I saw the gate flag of the soldiers under the city divided, and a bloody human head appeared in front of Xun Yu on a three-foot-long bamboo pole.

"Xun Yu, can you see clearly, whose leader is this?"

Xun Yu lit the flames and took a closer look... Ji Lingling shuddered and couldn't help shouting: "General Xiahou!"

Cao Zhang's eyes turned red all of a sudden!
Guan Yu said proudly: "Xun Yu, Yingchuan is now in the hands of my elder brother, Xia Houyuan was killed by me, and you have no foreign aid now... Hehe, I also want to tell you a good news! Your Prime Minister Cao , have already defeated Yuan Shao's army in Onozawa."

On the top of the city, there was a burst of cheers.

But Xun Yu felt chills in his heart.

He knew that it was impossible for Guan Yu to be so kind, and he must have something to say next.

Sure enough, Guan Yu's voice at the top of the wall weakened, and he said with a sneer, "However, although your prime minister won, Dong Bi was taken advantage of for nothing."

"what?"

"Dong Bi has already stormed out of Guanzhong, captured Xingyang and Xinzheng, and a few days ago, burned Xingyang and killed Xu Chu and Lu Su."

Xun Yu's head buzzed, and while he was holding on to the battlement, his body trembled slightly, "You are talking nonsense!"

"Nonsense? You just treat it as my nonsense!"

Guan Yu laughed loudly, "Also, Dong Bi has already occupied Chenliu and confronted Cao Cao's troops in Bo County. Also...Changping was also captured by Dong Bi. You Xuchang has no reinforcements now. Xun Yu, my brother cherishes your talent, if you surrender now, I can speak well of you in front of my brother..."

"Red-faced thief, talk nonsense, take an arrow from me!"

Seeing the low morale of the soldiers on the top of the city, Cao Zhang couldn't help but stood up, bent his bow and set an arrow, and aimed at Guan Yu with an arrow.

"Boys, don't listen to the nonsense of this red-faced thief. Dong Bi signed an agreement with my father, and they will not fight each other for ten years, so how can they send troops?"

This arrow is as fast as lightning, like a shooting star.

Guan Yu was unprepared, and was shot by Cao Zhang with an arrow, and he fell off his horse with a bang.

Xun Yu lost no time and sternly shouted: "Boys, open your bow and shoot your arrows, don't let the thief go!"

(End of this chapter)