Chapter 238: Violence (thanks to [Swallow Whisper])
It didn’t take much time,
Chen Gong had already sorted through the old events of that year and thought to himself: "It's not completely impossible...it's just a bit too shocking."
Finally, Chen Gong sighed and said: "Perhaps there really is such a person who can understand the secrets of heaven.
But this does not mean that Cao Cao can turn defeat into victory under such a huge gap."
Lu Lingqi wanted to say something else, but Lu Bu suddenly stood up and said, "Everyone, I have made up my mind!"
Seeing that Lu Bu had made a decision, everyone lowered their heads and waited quietly for Lu Bu's decision.
"I, Lu Bu, raised troops from Bingzhou back then just to quell the rebellion of the aliens in Bingzhou. As for who will come to rule the Han Dynasty, I, Lu Bu, don't care.
What I care about is whether I will have the opportunity to return to the border in the future, and whether I will have the opportunity to kill those barbarians who are wreaking havoc on the Han!"
Expelling foreigners and protecting the country are the ideals in the hearts of all the passionate men of the Han Dynasty.
Lu Bu continued: "Lu Yan and I cherish each other, and I believe he must have his own reasons for choosing Cao Cao."
When Chen Gong heard this, he felt something bad in his heart.
Before Chen Gong could speak, Lu Bu directly made his decision: "I have made up my mind. I will join forces with Cao Cao and Lu Yan to attack Yuan Shao!"
"Marquis Wen is wise!"
The generals were rejoicing, and the civil servants, although frustrated, accepted the final reality.
"General Zhendong Lu Lingqi!"
"The end is here!"
"I order you to lead our 10,000 cavalry troops and march at starry night to the aid of Guandu!"
"General, take your orders!" Lu Lingqi clasped her fists in response and said, "Without further delay, I'll set off now!"
"Lingqi, before leaving for the expedition, don't forget to say hello to your mother and daughter...be careful along the way." This was an old father's advice to his daughter.
"Yes..." Lu Lingqi turned and left. Her slender back looked so heroic and upright under the sunlight, full of vitality!
...
In Wuchao Camp,
Only the last few generals such as Chunyu Qiong and Sui Yuanjin were left in Yuan's army, as well as hundreds of soldiers who hid in a corner far away from the fire and luckily managed to save their lives.
Chunyu Qiong and others refused to surrender. They also hoped that Yuan Shao's reinforcements would arrive quickly to support them.
As long as the reinforcements arrive, they may have a chance to cooperate inside and outside, attack from both sides, or even turn defeat into victory.
However, the ideal is very full, but the reality is often very skinny...
Not long after Lu Weihuang's cavalry passed through the canyon, Han Juzi, who was following him, was ambushed by Cao's army.
Lu Weihuang quickly led his troops back to rescue him, but he ran into Xu Chu, a tiger fool... The scene was too bloody and violent, so we won't describe it in detail.
Let us also say that after the five thousand soldiers who came to the rescue from the Yuan family fell into an ambush, they collapsed in an instant.
However, Cao Cao looked in disbelief and asked Lu Yan beside him: "Mr. Lu, don't you think Yuan Shao will send just this few people to rescue Wuchao?"
Of course Lu Yan knew that Yuan Shao really sent such a small number of people... He replied: "Yuan Shao is probably attacking Guandu with all his strength at the moment. He may want to take advantage of Cao Cao's absence and all his elite troops to take Guandu directly.
, Let’s go straight to Xuchang.”
When Cao Cao heard this, he frowned and said, "If this happens, the pressure on Guandu will be too great!"
"They are talented, dedicated, filial, and Wen Ruo. They still have nearly 60,000 troops. I think coming to Guandu can support us until we return." Lu Yan comforted.
Lu Yan's words made Cao Cao feel a little anxious.
After defeating the reinforcements of Han Juzi and Lu Weihuang, Cao Cao ordered people to sweep the Wuchao camp again to make sure not to leave a grain of ration for Yuan Shao.
After entering the camp, some soldiers found Chunyu Qiong and others in a corner who had been stunned by the fireworks.
Cao Cao was worried about the situation in Guandu, and became increasingly violent in his heart!
He ordered his soldiers to cut off the noses of all Yuan soldiers, whether dead or captured, including Chunyu Qiong and other generals, and pack them into boxes.
Cao Cao also planned to release these mutilated prisoners, and then order them to return to Guandu to see Yuan Shao with their severed bloody human noses, in order to undermine the morale of Yuan's army.
War often brings great hostility to people and can even distort people's minds.
After Lu Yan saw the tragic scene, he felt a little unbearable. He shook his head and said to Cao Cao: "I won't talk about the living ones. The one life I can save is because Cao Cao is particularly gracious.
But why do you need to insult the dead?"
Lu Yan's words were mixed with a hint of innate innocence. Cao Cao was stimulated by Lu Yan's words, and he suddenly got excited and quickly got out of his anger, "Sir, I... I just had something wrong with my mentality...
..”
Cao Cao's attitude was quite correct, so Lu Yan didn't plan to say anything more.
"Is there something wrong with Cao Cao's mentality?" Thinking of this, Lu Yan suddenly remembered the reward he received a long time ago, the Concentrating Jade.
Ningshen Jade has the effect of concentrating and calming the mind, and can effectively help people resist negative emotions in their hearts.
Lu Yan had been carrying this Condensing Jade with him ever since he made it into a pendant. At this moment, Lu Yan saw that Cao Cao was a little unstable, so he took out the Condensing Jade pendant from his arms, handed it to Cao Cao, and said, "Although the winner
The defeated are the invaders, but I also ask Duke Cao to treat the losers as kindly as possible, after all, we are all Han people."
Seeing the confusion on Cao Cao's face after taking the pendant, Lu Yan explained: "This is a treasure passed down to me by my master. It has the effect of calming the mind and concentration, making it easier for you to concentrate and less susceptible to negative emotions."
of erosion.”
Cao Cao was surprised and said: "Ah! How can I accept such a precious treasure?"
After finishing speaking, Cao Cao immediately put the pendant into his arms.
"..."
"Sir, you are so kind, but Cao is so disrespectful!" As soon as the Ningshen Jade pendant was in his arms, Cao Cao immediately felt much clearer, and even his faint head wind calmed down immediately, and he exclaimed in his heart: "It is indeed an immortal family.
Baby! Mr. Lu has so many good things!"
Lu Yan had a new understanding of Cao Cao's two-skinned face, and asked with a smile on his face: "Chun Yuqiong cut off his nose by you, I must hate you very much. What are you going to do with it?"
Cao Cao came to his senses and saw Xia Houyuan carrying Chun Yuqiong, whose nose had been cut off, in front of him.
Perhaps it was because Cao Cao's anger had dissipated, or perhaps because Cao Cao and Chunyu Qiong were old acquaintances as they were both one of the eight captains of the Xiyuan School. After Cao Cao saw Chun Yuqiong, he asked him with emotion:
"How did you end up where you are today?"
At the same time, Cao Cao looked at the big hole on Chunyu Qiong's face and sighed in his heart, "If Mr. Lu had given me his treasure earlier, you wouldn't have had to lose your nose..."
After hearing Cao Cao's question, Chunyu Qiong's eyes flashed with hatred, and she replied angrily: "Win or lose depends on heaven, why do you need to ask me so many questions!"
Judging from the feelings reflected in Chun Yuqiong's answer to Cao Cao, he was still very loyal to Yuan Shao. After being captured and humiliated, he probably wanted to die.
Cao Cao shook his head and sighed: "Well, if I want to blame you, I only blame you for dating the wrong person! After all, we are old acquaintances. Although you are missing a nose, it is better than losing your life... Go ahead and take you with me.
The remaining soldiers should go back."
Chunyu Qiong raised her head and looked at Cao Cao and said, "Aren't you afraid that I will seek revenge on you in the future?"
Cao Cao put his hands behind his back, held his head high, and said in a passionate and confident tone: "I, Cao Mengde, am worthy of the people of heaven and earth. If you want to seek revenge on me, just take care of it! I, Cao Mengde, go ahead!"
In Chun Yuqiong's eyes, Cao Cao, who was short in stature, suddenly became taller at this moment.
"Perhaps, I really followed the wrong master..." Chunyu Qiong sighed in his heart, no longer holding on to his life.
"So, thank you Prime Minister for your kindness." After thanking him respectfully, Xia Houyuan untied Chunyu Qiong from the rope and let him go.
Chun Yuqiong and Sergeant Yuan, who thought they were certain to die, unexpectedly found a way out.
Although he lost his nose, his body and personality suffered double suffering and humiliation, there was still one life left, so Yuan Jun mustered up the last bit of strength and fled back in a slightly embarrassed manner.