"Money, my money!" Xia Houmao yelled as the warehouse on the left was on fire, where all his money bills were stored.

"Master, hurry up, Guan Yu is here!" The attendant led Xia Houmao out.

"You must bring the dragon's head stone!" Xia Houmao pointed at the box and shouted.

The two men stepped forward to lift the box, and everyone hurried out. There were thick smoke and fire everywhere, and they could faintly hear shouts of death. Some people were running for their lives, and some were still robbing madly, carrying large and small bags.

A troop of cavalry turned around the street. The servants were shocked, threw away the box and ran away. Xiahou Mao was so angry that he cursed, but he had no choice but to turn around the busiest back street and saw that all the buildings and shops on both sides were on fire.

Everyone came out of the city with fireworks. Cao Tai rectified the remaining troops, met Xiahou Mao, and said with a pause: "This has angered the people in the city and brought Guan Yu in. All the previous efforts have been wasted. What should we do?"

Xia Houmao was confused and looked back at the fire. He was completely lost in thought and suddenly burst into laughter.

Cao Tai was surprised and said: "Brother Zilin, are you okay?"

Xia Houmao pointed to the highest flame and laughed and said: "Burn... they are all burned, Hanyuan Bank is also burned, Liu Qi has lost more than me, hahaha..."

Cao Tai sighed: "Now is not the time to care about gains and losses. Guan Yu will be chasing you soon. Let's go!"

"It's over, all my money is gone..." Xia Houmao suddenly burst into tears again. While crying, he climbed on the horse's back, and Cao Jun retreated in embarrassment.

At this time, Guan Yu had entered the government office and was sitting in command. He neither ordered people to put out the fire nor chased after Xia Houmao.

Zhou Cang said anxiously: "If you don't send troops if you don't send troops, that boy Xia Houmao will run away."

Guan Yu stroked his beard and said, "Young man, let him go!"

Zhou Cang said angrily: "Xiahou Mao made arrogant words and insulted the king. I will cut him into pieces."

Guan Yu stroked his beard and smiled and said: "If a tiger doesn't fight with a dog, why bother with him?"

At this moment, Guan Ping hurriedly came in and reported: "Why didn't father send the order to put out the fire?"

Guan Yu snorted slightly: "The fire in my heart has not subsided yet, let it burn for a while longer."

Guan Ping said anxiously: "If you burn Ye County again, it will be reduced to ashes. There are many eldest son's properties here."

"Let him go!" Guan Yu stood up slowly and said with emotion: "If a man can't make a name for himself, everything will be like a passing smoke."

Zhou Cang's face was full of doubts: "Has the anger in the prince's heart disappeared or not?"

Guan Yu laughed and said: "Don't you hear that water is good for all things and don't fight for it? So you can't fight with it?"

Guan Ping frowned and said, "There seems to be no such saying in the Spring and Autumn Period."

Guan Yu walked to the door, the night wind blew his robes, and said loudly: "Since last year, Kong Ming gave someone three volumes of the Tao Te Ching, and I have learned that the best is like water, a good man does not use force, and a good warrior does not get angry, which makes me feel sad.

Yan."

Guan Ping and Zhou Cang looked at each other, both extremely shocked. Is this still the formidable Marquis Shouting of the Han Dynasty?

At dawn, Zhang Liao led five thousand cavalry and rushed to Ye County, hoping to take the opportunity to seize the city. However, he was surprised when he approached the city.

All around Ye County, there were camps and tents all over the place, with men and horses standing tall, Guan Yu riding out and standing in front of the battle, and Zhuge Liang standing at the top of the city gently waving his feather fan. It turned into a front camp position overnight.

Guan Yu stroked his beard and glanced at the surprised Cao Jun, and said loudly: "Wenyuan, are you okay?"

Zhang Liao was filled with surprise and doubt, clasping his fists and saying: "We say goodbye to Xuchang. We haven't seen each other for several years. The majesty of the monarch is still the same as before!"

Guan Yu burst into laughter and said in a deep voice: "Since you know that someone is here, why do you violate the situation?"

"This..." Zhang Liao clasped his fists and said, "I heard that someone was looting Ye County, and a certain person came to quell the chaos. Since the monarch arrived first, I will leave."

Guan Yu said in a deep voice: "Xiahou Dun has failed to teach his son well, and Huangkou's son is uttering arrogant words. Please quickly take Xiahou Mao to make amends. Otherwise, if someone crosses the Central Plains, I will kill this son to satisfy my hatred!"

Zhang Liao was shocked and said: "The monarch has great authority in the world, why should he be serious with the younger generation?"

Guan Yu said angrily: "Younger, this junior, has slandered you. If you don't punish me, won't you be laughed at by everyone in the world? In view of our past friendship, I won't fight with you and make friends with you within three days. Otherwise, don't blame Guan for being ruthless."

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Zhang Liao saw that the enemy force was strong and did not dare to delay. He said goodbye to Guan Yu and led his troops to flee. He immediately sent an order to strengthen defenses at the border.

At the same time, someone was sent to report to Xuchang that the Jingzhou army was dispatched. Guan Yu used the excuse to send troops. He was likely to march into the Central Plains and needed to make early preparations.

Xia Houmao returned to Xuchang overnight. Several years of hard work were in vain. He was frightened and angry. He was ridiculed by his two brothers, treated coldly by his wife, and fell ill.

After hearing the news, Cao Pi took Xiahou Mao to his home and ordered a doctor to examine him. Without Xiahou Mao's help in the past few years, Cao Pi would not have been appreciated by Cao Cao so quickly. After entering Wei Gong, he was directly designated as the heir apparent.

Outsiders all commented that Xiahou Mao and Liang's children were good at nothing but eating, drinking and having fun, but Cao Pi knew that he had made great contributions to the Cao family in recent years, and he could be said to endure humiliation and bear heavy burdens without any complaints.

The day finally got better. Xia Houmao lay on the bed, looked at the roof and murmured: "Autumn, it's autumn again, everything is empty..."

I remember the first time I went to Xiangyang. I encountered a strong wind in the Xiangjiang River in autumn and almost died when the boat sank. The fisherman said something: spring dreams and autumn farts are all in vain.

In the past few years, he has been making waves in Ye County, and the scenery has been extremely prosperous. It really seemed like a dream. For a moment, he was so discouraged that he took off the sword on his bedside and prepared to commit suicide.

It happened that Xiahou Ba came to visit, and he quickly stopped him and shouted: "Zilin, when a man is alive, he should carry the three-foot sword and make achievements and become famous. If he encounters a slight setback, he will commit suicide. How can he be qualified to be my Xiahou disciple?"

"Second brother..." Xia Houmao's eyes were dull, "Now I have nothing, my achievements have not been accomplished, I have no home to return to, and my heart is filled with despair."

Xiahou Ba said: "Do you still remember that time on the bank of Xiangjiang River, we vowed to avenge our shame? In the past two years, I have practiced martial arts hard, and Ziming has been familiar with the art of war, all in order to make a name for himself. Although your business failed, your credit is still there.

Prime Minister, the prince knows this very well, otherwise how could he take you into the house and look after you?"

"Alas -" Xia Houmao sighed bitterly, looked at the surrounding houses, and said with a wry smile: "Now that things have happened, I am alone, what else can I do?"

Xiahou said overbearingly: "I came today to discuss this matter with my brother. The war in the Central Plains is about to start. Guanzhong is in urgent need of help. Huainan is stocking up troops and horses. It is a time for people to be employed everywhere. As long as my brother cheers up and uses the courage of his brothers, he will be wise.

If you are wise and work together, you will be able to achieve great results."

Xia Houmao was startled and said doubtfully: "You two each have their own knowledge. I am useless and have never led an army. Why do you need to bring me as a burden?"

Xiahou Ba sighed: "Brother, I don't know. Although Ziming and I intend to lead the army, we don't have enough prestige. Zihuan is worried about letting us go out alone. He has always spoken highly of my brother and has high hopes. As long as you cheer up,

If you take the initiative to share his worries, you will surely be put to good use by the prince, and it is not a bad idea to take charge of the military."

"Seriously?" Xia Houmao's eyes lit up and he frowned: "Can I... do it?"

Xiahou Ba said: "You only need to take command and plan and send out troops. It is enough for you and me to assist you!"
Chapter completed!