After being so high, there was disappointment. Cao Cao sighed and said: "It's a pity that I still lost. I lost completely. Who could have imagined that a noble family like me would be defeated by a commoner warrior? Who could? Thinking that Zhang Liao was able to achieve such earth-shattering achievements in ten years, I am afraid that even the great ancestor Liu Bang was no more than this... A mere county magistrate in Xiaquyang. Now he has taken the position of a general. The next step for him is How high will it rise to? I really want to see what this world will be like in the hands of Zhang Liao in the future... It's a pity. I'm afraid I won't have the chance to see it..."
Seeing that Cao Cao was not moved at all, Cao Ren said anxiously: "My lord, please leave quickly. There is no time to lament here. The Hebei army may be able to break the city soon."
"I have made up my mind. Don't try to persuade anyone. If anyone wants to be clever, I will kill myself here immediately." Cao Cao glanced at Cao Ren with a sharp look. He saw Cao Ren leaning towards him calmly. .Cao Cao was such a shrewd man. He could see what Cao Ren was thinking at a glance. He immediately drew out his sword with a clang and placed it across his neck.
"Lord." Cao Ren's original intention was to knock Cao Cao unconscious and drag him away. But Cao Cao saw his intention clearly. He wanted to step forward but was afraid that Cao Cao would actually kill himself with a sword. He couldn't help but feel anxious and annoyed. He sighed sadly. One sound.
"Let's go... If you can escape, go to Runan to assist Zixiu. Zixiao. Help me bring a message to Zixiu. Let him not forget what I told him that day..."
Cao Ren had tears in his eyes. He hesitated for a long time. After a long time, he gritted his teeth and said: "My lord, take care. I will take your orders." After that, he turned around and went out to hide his face.
Cao Cao then said to his followers: "Let them go too. There is no need to stay and suffer from this military disaster. Today I will let you go free. It is up to you to decide where to go."
People thought that once the city of Xuchang was destroyed, Zhang Liao would definitely not let his master go. At this time, no one would dare to have anything to do with Cao Cao. So they just pretended to be cool. After Yang hesitated for a moment, they all stepped forward to say goodbye and left. In the blink of an eye, Zhouzhou Almost half of the servants in the Mufu have left. Only a few old and loyal servants remain.
Xun Yu stood beside Cao Cao and watched all this silently. He didn't say a word or move from beginning to end.
"If Wen Ruo doesn't leave, do you want to stay and meet Zhang Liao with me?" Xun Yu's performance did not surprise Cao Cao at all. The Xun family is one of the most powerful and prominent families in Yingchuan, Yuzhou, and even the world. Its foundation is in Yingchuan. Sichuan County. Because of his background, Xun Yu's political views and Wen Yuan's political stance are inherently irreconcilable. That's why Xun Yu chose to support him with all his strength. It's a pity that he lost. Xun Yu, Xun You, and even the entire Xun family in Yingchuan Everyone will bear the responsibility for failure together with themselves.
"Yes... such a heroic man. It would be a pity in life if he didn't meet him. I really want to see what kind of person Zhang Liao is." Xun Yu said very calmly. He had already made up his mind to die. He didn't care about life and death. Of course, this only represented himself. As early as when Cao Ang left Xuchang, Xun Yu had already asked his descendants to go to Runan County with Cao Ang. Rich families have their own ways to protect themselves. Da Ze and Help the world. If you are poor, be alone. If the worst is possible, find a place to hide from the world and live in seclusion. Seek opportunities and try to prosper your clan.
It was night. Cao Ren, Xia Houyuan, Mao Jie, Li Dian and other civil and military forces led more than 20,000 soldiers and horses to fight out from the south gate. Zhao Yun went out to camp overnight to intercept. Xiahou De and Li Tong were killed by Zhao Yun. Liang Xi was killed by Gan Ning on the way. Captured alive. Liu Fu, Yuan Huan and many other civil servants and generals died in the rebel army. The rest of the generals fought hard until dawn. Most of the soldiers and horses were lost. Finally, they fought their way out and led thousands of remaining soldiers to Runan and leave.
Of course, it is not that no one is willing to stay and follow Cao Cao. Many people, such as Mao Jie, Le Jin, Lu Qian, Liu Ye, Shi Huan, etc., are willing to stay and accept the judgment of fate with Cao Cao. Of course, they are determined to take advantage of the situation and join Wen Wen. There are also many civil and military officials from far away...
After leaving Cao Ren's wave of soldiers and horses, those who stayed behind even lost the last thought of resistance. Military morale and people's hearts were completely lost. After half a day, the Hebei Army only encountered symbolic resistance from the defenders. Climbing to the top of Xuchang City easily.
Xuchang. The locals are more accustomed to the name Xuxian County. Just because Cao Cao took a fancy to the outstanding people and fertile land here five years ago, he made this place his base camp. He changed its name to Xuchang City, taking the word "Chang" from the prosperous word. Artistic conception. However, if we follow the normal historical trajectory, the name Xuchang will only be replaced by another name in less than a year... Xudu. This is a famous place in history. Cao Cao held the emperor hostage to order the princes. It is a pity that because of the cultural With the emergence of Yuan, history has completely changed its trajectory. Even Wen Yuan himself does not know where the world will go in the future.
Will it continue to flourish for a long time, or will it be short-lived and come to an end soon?
With emotion, Wen Yuan rode into Xuchang City from the north gate. What he saw along the way was that both sides of the street were densely packed with neat buildings. The officials and citizens of Xuchang City were kneeling beside the road. Xuchang City was so big .It can be seen that Cao Cao really put a lot of effort into managing this city.
But Wen Yuan, who was careful, noticed that almost all the people in Xuchang had good looks. Almost all the children were naked. There were even many women who were half-clothed. What's more terrible is that there was no trace of it from the faces of these people. Without life, they seemed to have lost all hope of life. They were living in a muddleheaded way like zombies. There were more than tens of thousands of people in the darkness on both sides. But so many people made it feel like it was lifeless.
Actually, think about it. The war lasted for more than a year. The harassment and economic blockade also lasted for more than a year. Cao Cao's originally relatively strong family fortune was completely ruined.
From a certain perspective, war is actually about economics. If Cao Cao could be like Wen Yuan and not worry about food and grass, Wen Yuan would have to pay a higher price if he wanted to win the Battle of Guandu. War. The power struggle of the superiors. But the people are even worse. Years of war have forced the financially strapped government to allocate a wide variety of taxes to the people. The mainstay of their families has also been forced into the army. Many people have lost their wives and children, and their families have been destroyed. .In the final analysis, it is the people at the bottom who are more seriously injured.
Looking at the scene in front of him and facing the miserable situation of the people in Yuzhou, Wen Yuan unknowingly felt a sense of war weariness in his heart...
Before he had even walked a hundred steps into the city, Wen Yuan had already issued his first order after entering Xuchang City: "Immediately send people to post notices to appease the people of Xuchang. From tomorrow onwards, food will be released outside the four gates to help the poor. "
Yue Xi had a loud voice. He immediately shouted out Wen Yuan's words like a repeater: "The general has an order. Starting tomorrow, we will release grain outside the gate of Xuchang Temple to help the poor."