Abnormal Three Kingdoms

Chapter 291
As a vanguard, Wei Yan arrived in Xuchang first. He had no intention of attacking the city. Given the height of Xuchang city and the thickness of its walls, whether it was Wei Yan, Lu Bu, or Chu Nan, they were all ready to fight a tough battle.

As the capital city established by Cao Cao, even if the morale of Xuchang was destroyed, it would not be surprising to defend the city for ten days. Even if Chu Nan had secretly ordered Shi A to deploy in advance, in Chu Nan's plan, attacking Xu Chang Half a month of siege time was left.

However, what everyone didn't expect was that Xuchang would become so chaotic after losing Cao Cao. When Wei Yan went to the outside of Xuchang city amidst the smoke of war, all the four gates of Xuchang swarmed out. of the people.

The soldiers guarding the city anxiously wanted to close the city gate, but the vicinity of the city gate was already blocked. The people dragged their families and wanted to go out, especially after seeing the beacon smoke here, the desire to go out was obvious. is more intense.

Seeing that it was difficult for some soldiers to close the city gate, they simply fled with the people.

Some began to frantically beat the surrounding people, dispersed the people, and frantically tried to close the city gates, but this made the chaos even worse. Some people even wanted to stand up and resist.

"General, shall we take the opportunity to attack the city?" Wei Yan's lieutenant looked at Wei Yan with some uncertainty. The city seems to have no defenses, and it doesn't look like a fraud. Why don't we take the opportunity to attack, and maybe we will succeed in winning the first attack. up.

Wei Yan didn't answer, he rode his horse and ran around with his personal guards, but when he saw people fleeing from all over the mountains and plains in Xuchang, he was sure that this was not a plan, and he didn't see anyone's plan to drive people away before the battle was fought. Those who went out rode their horses back immediately, and said to the vanguard soldiers who came with them: "Rush to 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 array, and waves of arrow rain fell towards this side. The formed battle formation was really mediocre in power, and failed to pose a real threat to the vanguard army at all, so it was captured by the vanguard army.

It's just that the crowded people under the city blocked the closing of the city gate, which also made Wei Yan wonder where to start for a while.

"Buzz~"

Rolling logs and stones fell from the city wall, and many people who hadn't had time to leave were smashed to pieces and began to flee in all directions, but the city gate was no longer crowded.

"Kill!" Wei Yan single-handedly rushed into the city gate hole first, and in the light of the hunting knife, he killed the soldiers of Cao Jun who wanted to close the city gate, and then rushed into the empty city gate with his men and horses.

"Boom~"

Just when Wei Yan was about to break out of the city gate 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 suddenly fell down, and everyone's eyes dimmed, and the back road was already blocked by the Qianjun gate died.

This Qianjun gate is a stone gate that strengthens the defense of the city gate. It is made of strong and heavy material. It is usually hung in the city gate with a mechanism. At a critical moment, when the mechanism is opened and dropped, the city gate can be sealed in a short time.

Not all cities have this thing, not even Xiapi in Xuzhou.

Wei Yan turned his head, looked at the sealed city gate, his complexion changed, then looked at the dozens of soldiers who rushed in with him, and said in a deep voice, "Arrange for help!"

Regardless of whether Cao Jun's move was intentional or not, his dozens of people could not capture Xuchang. If they were besieged by Cao Jun, all of his dozens of people might have to confess here. It is better to take advantage of the topography of the city gate to hold on here and wait for the army to come to help.

Should be there soon.

Following Wei Yan's order, the flustered soldiers quickly formed an formation to guard the city gate.

Outside, Cao Jun started to shoot arrows towards this side. Wei Yan just blocked it, but did not rush out. He stood in the formation and looked around the city gate to judge whether the opponent had premeditated.

Judging from the panic of Cao Jun, this move should not be intentional. The people around are fleeing in all directions. The city gate is opened, and it is an urn city. Cao Jun soldiers hurried up to set up defenses. , the endless arrow array fell, and his dozens of people might have to become hedgehogs.

With the retreat of the people and Cao Jun, the gate of the Wengcheng was closed, and there was only an empty space in front of Wei Yan's eyes.

"Get out of the way!" Seeing that the enemy didn't rush over, there was no need to maintain the army formation. Wei Yan dispersed the army formation and came to the gate of the city. He asked people to throw out the corpses and sundries on the ground, while he came here. Below the Qianjun Gate.

He stretched out his hand and knocked, the Qianjun gate was made of some kind of stone, it was very hard, Wei Yan cut it with all his strength, but only a white mark was left on it!
"Form the formation, break it!" Wei Yan then ordered the soldiers to form a formation, and then slashed out with a knife, and the stone chips flew around, leaving a shallow knife mark on the stone gate.

"What kind of stone is this, it's so strong!?" Wei Yan couldn't believe it. There are still stones in this world that he can't break 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 can only wait for Lu Bu's army to break through the gate.

Outside the city, as Wei Yan was trapped, the generals of the vanguard army panicked, and hurriedly led people out of the battle group. Looking at the towering city of Xuchang, everyone's expressions were not very good.

"Hurry up and notify the army, the general is trapped, come to help quickly!" The lieutenant quickly ordered a group of people to go back to pass the message, while he led the vanguard to stand by and monitor the actions in the city.

The two sides fell into a temporary calm, and the guards began to close the gates of the city, and at the same time gathered troops to prepare for the battle, but a large number of people fled, making the morale of the entire city of Xuchang low.

In the city, the palace, and all the officials gathered in front of the hall, discussing where to go next.

The bandit army had already reached the city, and it would not be easy to withdraw at this moment, and it was very likely that they would be blocked by Lu Bu on the way.

"Your Majesty, Lv Bu is also a jackal, greedy and cunning, but has no foresight. All he has come is to ask for officials, nobles and riches. It is better to ask someone to make him a Sangong, and then reward rich and beautiful women. If he gets benefits, he should retreat!" The emperor expressed his opinion.

Once Cao Cao died, his party members naturally dissipated with Cao Cao's death. Although many of them were still in court, they were no longer active in the past, but people like Kong Rong became active.

Does Cao Cao's death mean that the emperor can regain real power?

Lu Bu is just a warrior with short-sightedness, so what can he do?Is it possible that you still want to learn from Cao Cao to control the court?Just give him some official belongings and send him back. After His Majesty regains control of the world, try to clean up the world and completely wipe out Lu Bu.

This is not just Kong Rong's idea, most important officials in the court think so.

"It's really that simple?" Liu Xie couldn't believe it when he heard the words. He had experienced Dong Zhuo and Cao Cao controlling the government. Both Dong Zhuo and Cao Cao wanted power. How could Lu Bu be so talkative?
"Your Majesty has also seen Lu Bu, a man of courage and intrepidity. At that time, Duke Situ was only a maidservant and a few words, so that Lu Bu changed his family and killed Dong Zhuo with his own hands. Although he is sitting in Xuzhou and defeated Cao Cao, he is also It's just a fluke!" The minister echoed Kong Rong's words and said with relief.

"Your Majesty, don't forget that Lu Bu's visit to Xuchang this time is based on His Majesty's imperial edict." Dong Cheng stepped out and bowed to Liu Xie. The reason for Lu Bu's rebellion was given by him. Seeing that the officials were puzzled, When Chu Nan was about to come to Xuchang to ask for the title, he secretly planned with Chu Nan to inform the officials, and said with a smile: "Now that the Cao thief has been executed, it is enough to send people out of the city to tell Lu Bu to let him retreat."

idiot!

Listening to Dong Cheng's proud words, Xun Yu felt a little helpless in his heart. Even if the reason for Lu Bu to attack Xuchang was given by the emperor, but now that soldiers are approaching the city and Xuchang is in dire straits, how could he just go back with just a few words? Can the loyal minister of the Han Dynasty fail?
It has been almost ten years since Dong Zhuo started. The princes of the Manchu Dynasty also experienced two princes controlling the government. If Li Jue and Guo Si are included, there are four princes. How can they be so naive?
Liu Xie didn't believe it either, but his confidence began to waver when people said this, and he nodded and said, "Since that's the case, Lü Bu has made great contributions in suppressing the rebellion. I made Lv Bu a general of hussars, rewarded with a thousand pieces of brocade and a thousand pieces of gold, from the palace. Choose ten people with outstanding looks and send them to Lu Bu, so that they can get a reward, return them as soon as possible, don't stay in the imperial city for too long!"

"Minister, take the decree!" Dong Cheng said with a bow.

As for where these properties come from, he has already thought about it. Isn't the Cao family the best place to get money now?
At that moment, Dong Cheng brought his men and horses to the outside of the Sikong Mansion, and surrounded the Sikong Mansion. He brought his men and horses into the Sikong Mansion, waved his hand and said, "Search!"

Immediately, a large number of soldiers came in, rummaged around, and collected everything that looked valuable. The maids and servants in the mansion were crying, but no one dared to stop them. The former ministers of Cao Cao are now staying in Xuchang Yes, not many dare to say more.

"Stop!" A general came with his troops, looked at the messy Sikong Mansion, and shouted sharply: "Sikong has just left, and you will harm his family, how dare you!?"

Dong Cheng looked back and saw that it was Lu Chang, the guard general of Xuchang, who was valued by Cao Cao because of his bravery. Seeing this man, Dong Cheng was also a little apprehensive, and said in a deep voice, "General Lu, don't make mistakes. Immediately, I will be ordered by His Majesty to reward Lu Bu and order him to retreat, but the court is empty, so why do we get so much money? We can only come to the Sikong Mansion to get it!"

Lu Chang stared coldly and said, "That shouldn't be so forceful."

"General, Cao Cao is dead, and now His Majesty has regained control of the court!" Dong Cheng looked at Lu Chang with threatening eyes, "But I don't know whether the general is loyal to Cao Cao or His Majesty!?"

Lu Chang frowned slightly. Although he respected Cao Cao, Cao Cao was dead. Once he was the emperor and a courtier, what could he do in the face of Dong Cheng?
After a while, he sighed and said, "The last general is loyal to His Majesty!"

"Then go to guard the city immediately, don't let the bandits take advantage of it!" Dong Cheng's eyes sharpened, and he scolded.

Although Lu Chang was not reconciled, he didn't want to provoke Dong Cheng at this time, so he could only bow and retreat unwillingly!
(End of this chapter)