Wei Yan, as the vanguard, arrived at Xuchang first. He had no intention of attacking the city. With the height of Xuchang city and the thickness of the city walls, Wei Yan, Lu Bu, and Chu Nan were all ready for a tough battle.
Xuchang is the capital city established by Cao Cao. Even if the morale of Xuchang is shattered, it would not be surprising if he defends the city for ten days. Even if Chu Nan has secretly ordered Shi A to make arrangements in advance in the city, Chu Nan's plan is to attack Xuchang.
Half a month was left to siege the city.
However, what no one expected was that Xuchang would become so chaotic after losing Cao Cao. When Wei Yan arrived outside Xuchang City in the smoke of war, what he saw was the four gates of Xuchang swarming out.
of people.
The soldiers guarding the city anxiously wanted to close the city gate, but the water near the city gate had already been blocked. The people dragged their families and wanted to get out, especially after seeing the beacon smoke here, their desire to get out was obvious.
It's more intense.
Seeing that it was difficult to close the city gate, some soldiers simply fled with the people.
Some began to beat the people around them crazily, disperse them, and frantically wanted to close the city gates. However, this situation only became more chaotic. Some people even wanted to stand up and resist. For a while, there was a loud cry.
"General, should we take the opportunity to attack the city?" Wei Yan's lieutenant looked at Wei Yan with some uncertainty. The city seemed to have little defense power, and it didn't look like it was a scam. It would be better to take the opportunity to attack, and maybe we could successfully win the first victory.
Already.
Wei Yan did not answer. He led his guards and rode around, but when he saw people fleeing from all over the mountains and plains in Xuchang, he was sure that this was not a strategy. He did not see anyone's strategy to drive people away before the battle started.
Those who went out immediately rode their horses back and said to the vanguard soldiers who were accompanying them: "Charge the city!"
"kill!"
Under the leadership of Wei Yan, the vanguard army launched a fierce charge towards the city gate. On the city wall, the defenders quickly formed an arrow formation, and waves of arrows rained down in this direction. However, this kind of formation of a few or dozens of people
The completed battle formation was of average power and failed to pose an actual threat to the vanguard army, so the vanguard army invaded the city.
It's just that the crowded people below the city hindered the city gate from closing, which also made Wei Yan not know where to start for a while.
"Buzz buzz~"
Rolling logs and stones fell down from the city wall. Many people who had not had time to leave were beaten to bloody pulps and began to flee in all directions. However, the city gate was no longer crowded as a result.
"Kill!" Wei Yan single-handedly charged into the city gate first. In the light of his hunting knife, he killed Cao's soldiers who wanted to close the city gate. Then he led his men and horses into the empty city gate.
"Boom~"
Just when Wei Yan was about to break out of the city gate cave and occupy this area of the city gate to provide convenience for the army to enter the city later, the Qianjun Gate hidden in the city gate cave suddenly fell down. Everyone's eyes went dark, and the way back was blocked by the Qianjun Gate.
died.
This Qianjun Gate is a stone gate that reinforces the city gate's defense. It is made of solid and heavy material. It is usually hung in the city gate with a mechanism. At critical moments, if the mechanism is opened and lowered, the city gate can be sealed in a short time.
Not all cities have this thing, not even Xiapi in Xuzhou has this thing.
Wei Yan turned around, looked at the sealed city gate, his expression changed, and then he looked at the dozens of soldiers who rushed in with him, and said in a deep voice: "Get in formation and wait for reinforcements!"
Regardless of whether Cao Jun's move was deliberate or not, his dozens of men could not capture Xuchang. If they were besieged by Cao Jun, they might have to stay here. It was better to take advantage of the terrain of the city gate to defend here and wait for the army to come for reinforcements.
It should arrive soon.
Following Wei Yan's order, the originally panicked soldiers quickly formed a formation to guard the city gate.
Outside, Cao Jun began to shoot arrows in this direction. Wei Yan only blocked the attack, but did not rush out. He stood in the formation and looked around outside the city gate to judge whether the opponent had a premeditated plan.
Judging from the panic of Cao Jun, this move should not be intentional. The people around him are fleeing in all directions. Going out of the city gate is an urn city, on which Cao Jun's soldiers hurriedly came up to set up defense. If they go out at this moment, Cao Jun will have several generals to command him.
, when the infinite array of arrows falls, dozens of people like him will probably turn into hedgehogs.
As the people and Cao Jun retreated, the gate of Wengcheng was closed, leaving only an empty space in front of Wei Yan.
"Get out of the way!" Seeing that the enemy army had not rushed over, there was no need to maintain the military formation. Wei Yan dispersed the military formation and came to the city gate. He asked people to throw out the corpses and debris on the ground, while he came here
Below Qianjun Gate.
He stretched out his hand and knocked. He didn't know what kind of stone the Qianjun Gate was made of. It was very hard. Wei Yan slashed with all his strength, but only left a white mark on it!
"Formation, break!" Wei Yan then asked the soldiers to form a formation, and then slashed out with a knife. Stone chips flew randomly, leaving a shallow knife mark on the stone door.
"What kind of stone is this? It's so strong!?" Wei Yan couldn't believe it. Is there any stone in the world that he couldn't break even with the strength of dozens of people?
All the soldiers were silent.
Wei Yan also gave up and hid in the city gate with his people. Now he could only wait for Lu Bu's army to break through the door.
Outside the city, as Wei Yan was trapped, the generals of the vanguard army panicked and quickly led their men to withdraw from the battle group. Looking at the towering city of Xuchang, everyone looked unhappy.
"Go and inform the army. The general is trapped. Come to the rescue as soon as possible!" The deputy general quickly ordered a group of troops to go back to deliver the message. He led the vanguard army to stand by and at the same time monitored the actions in the city.
The two sides fell into a temporary calm, and the city guards began to close the city gates and assemble their troops to prepare for war. However, the large number of people fleeing made the entire city of Xuchang seem to have low morale.
In the city, the palace, and officials gathered in front of the palace to discuss where to go next.
The bandit army has reached the city. It is not easy to retreat at this moment. It is very likely that Lu Bu will block them halfway.
"Your Majesty, Lu Bu, is a jackal. He is greedy and cunning, but has no foresight. He only came here to seek officials, wealth, and silk. It is better to have someone make him the Third Duke, and then reward him with money, silk, and beautiful women. After receiving the benefits, you should leave!" Kong Rong stepped out and said to him.
The emperor expressed his opinion.
As soon as Cao Cao died, his party members naturally dissipated with the death of Cao Cao. Although many of them were still in the court, they were no longer as active as before. However, people like Kong Rong began to become active.
Doesn't Cao Cao's death mean that the emperor can regain real power?
Lu Bu is just a warrior, short-sighted, what future can he have? Is it possible that he still wants to imitate Cao Cao in controlling the court? Give him some official titles and property, and send him back. After His Majesty regains control of the world, he will try to clean up the world and eliminate Lu Bu.
Completely clear.
This is not just Kong Rong's idea, most of the important officials in the DPRK think so.
"Is it really that simple?" Liu Xie didn't believe it when he heard this. He had experienced Dong Zhuo and Cao Cao controlling the government. Both Dong Zhuo and Cao Cao wanted power. Would Lu Bu be so easy to talk to?
"Your Majesty has also seen that Lu Bu, a brave and foolhardy man. At that time, Situ Gong only had a maid and a few words, so Lu Bu changed his court and killed Dong Zhuo with his own hands. Now, although he is sitting in Xuzhou and defeated Cao Cao, he is also
It's just a moment of luck!" A minister echoed Kong Rong's words and consoled him.
"Your Majesty, please don't forget that Lu Bu came to Xuchang this time on the basis of your Majesty's imperial edict." Dong Cheng came out and saluted Liu Xie. He gave Lu Bu the reason for launching the army. Seeing that the officials were puzzled,
When Chu Nan came to Xuchang to ask for the title, he secretly planned with Chu Nan and informed the officials. He said with a smile: "Now that the Cao thieves have been killed, just send people out of the city to tell Lu Bu to withdraw his troops."
idiot!
Xun Yu listened to Dong Cheng's proud words and felt a little helpless. Even if Lu Bu came to attack Xuchang with the reason given by the emperor, now that the army is approaching the city and Xuchang is in danger, how could you go back with just a few words? Do you really think that the other party is
Can a great man be a loyal minister?
It has been almost ten years since Dong Zhuo began. The princes of the Manchu Dynasty have also experienced two princes controlling the government. If Li Jue and Guo Si are also included, there are four princes. How can they still be so naive?
Liu Xie didn't believe it at first, but when everyone said this, his confidence began to waver, and he nodded and said: "In that case, Lu Bu has made great contributions in suppressing the rebellion, so he made Lu Bu a general of hussars and rewarded him with thousands of pieces of brocade and gold. He came from the palace."
Select ten people with outstanding beauty and send them to Lu Bu so that they can receive rewards. Return as soon as possible and don't stay in the imperial city for a long time!"
"Your Majesty, take the order!" Dong Cheng bowed and said.
As for where these properties come from, he has already thought about it. Isn't the Cao family the best place to get wealth now?
At that moment, Dong Cheng led his troops to the outside of Sikong Mansion and surrounded Sikong Mansion. He led his men and horses into Sikong Mansion, waved his hand and said: "Search!"
Immediately, a large number of soldiers poured in, rummaging around and collecting everything that looked valuable. The maids and servants in the mansion were crying, but no one dared to stop them. The former officials of Cao Cao, even if they stay in Xuchang now
Well, not many people dared to say more.
"Stop!" A general led his troops. Looking at the messy Sikong Mansion, he shouted sternly: "Sikong just left, and you will harm his family, how dare you!?"
Dong Cheng looked back, but it was Xuchang guard Lu Chang, who was valued by Cao Cao for his bravery. Seeing this man, Dong Cheng was also a little frightened, and said in a deep voice: "General Lu, don't make any mistakes. Now Lu Bu's project
Immediately, I follow your majesty's order to reward Lu Bu to retreat his troops, but the court is empty, so where can we get all the wealth? We can only come to Sikong Mansion to get it!"
Lu Chang's eyes were cold and he said: "Then you shouldn't break in like this."
"General, Cao Cao is dead, and now His Majesty has regained control of the court!" Dong Cheng looked at Lu Chang with a threatening look in his eyes: "But I don't know whether General is loyal to Cao Cao or to Your Majesty!?"
Lu Chang frowned slightly. Although he respected Cao Cao, Cao Cao was dead. As an emperor and a courtier, what could he do in the face of Dong Cheng?
After a while, he sighed and said: "The general is loyal to His Majesty!"
"Then go to the city and guard it immediately, don't let the bandit army take advantage of it!" Dong Cheng scolded with a sharp look on his face.
Although Lu Chang was unwilling to give in, he didn't want to provoke Dong Cheng at this time, so he could only bow and retreat with an unwilling face!