Shuhan

Luoyang looks particularly solemn and mysterious in the afterglow of the setting sun.

On the city wall, the mottled moss tells of the vicissitudes of time. At the city gate, there is a constant stream of traffic, a bustling scene.

However, behind this prosperity, there are hidden undercurrents that are unknown to the public.

During this month, the exchanges between Luoyang and Xuzhou by messengers were unusually frequent.

They were either in casual clothes or in disguise, moving in a hurry among the bustling crowd.

There was an indescribable tension and anxiety in their eyes, as if they were carrying a huge secret.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that this is by no means normal official interaction and there must be something fishy going on.

In a corner of Luoyang City, there is a luxurious mansion, which is the residence of an important official in the court.

At this time, in the back garden of the mansion, a young man in gorgeous clothes was talking in a low voice with a messenger in black.

The young man had a thin face, deep eyes, and a cunning look between his brows.

If not Chen Tai, then who could it be?
He was the person in the court who colluded with Cao Zhen of Xuzhou. Every move he made and every look seemed so cautious and cunning.

"How are things going?" the young man asked in a low voice. His voice was hoarse and low, as if he was afraid of being eavesdropped.

The black-clad messenger bowed and whispered, "Everything is under control. Cao Zhen is ready and is just waiting for your signal."

The young man nodded slightly, with a hint of pride in his eyes.

He knew very well that if this conspiracy succeeded, he would gain immeasurable power and wealth.

The danger of not taking sides in advance was also resolved.

However, he couldn't help feeling a little uneasy.

After all, this is a serious crime of treason and once it is exposed, he will be killed without a burial place.

However, the Han Empire turned a blind eye to this.

Although the officials in the court were aware of this, no one dared to report it.

This is because the current Han emperor Liu Chan is no longer the wise and powerful monarch he used to be.

Since the destruction of the State of Wei, he seemed like a different person, indulging in wine and sex all day long and indifferent to national affairs.

The inner courtyard of the imperial palace was magnificent, but there was an air of decadence in the air.

Liu Chan sat on the dragon throne, wearing a bright yellow dragon robe, but his expression seemed listless.

His face was pale, his eyes were dull, and there was an obscene smile on the corner of his mouth.

Around him, there was a group of Wei concubines who had been destroyed. They were dressed in gorgeous clothes and had beautiful faces, but their eyes revealed a kind of helplessness and sadness.

Liu Chan held a golden cup filled with fine wine.

He took a sip and then laughed out loud, a laugh that seemed so empty and dissolute.

A concubine beside him smiled sweetly and said, "Your Majesty, you are in such a good mood today, why don't you give us a feast with wine and meat?"

When Liu Chan heard this, a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes.

He clapped his hands and laughed: "Good idea! Come on, pass the order down and prepare a feast of wine and meat!"

Soon, the inner courtyard of the palace became lively.

The huge wine pool is filled with fine wine, exuding fragrance; in the meat forest, there are all kinds of delicacies.

Liu Chan and his concubines played naked in the wine pool. They drank, laughed, danced and sang, completely immersed in this obscenity.

Officials in the court dared not speak out against this.

Today, Liu Chan has completely fallen.

He used to be such a wise and powerful monarch, but now he has become like this.

Their hearts were filled with helplessness and sadness, but they were powerless to do anything.

One of them was an old minister named Zhang Fei, whose hair and beard were all white and whose face looked stern.

He stood in the court, looking at Liu Chan's decadent appearance, feeling mixed emotions.

He knew very well that as a senior official in the court, he had the responsibility to report the matter to the emperor.

However, he also understood that once he submitted the memorial, he would most likely be reprimanded by Liu Chan or even killed.

After a fierce ideological struggle, Zhang Fei finally made up his mind.

He took a deep breath, then slowly walked out of the court and headed towards the inner courtyard of the palace.

He was very nervous along the way, fearing that he would be stopped by Liu Chan's guards.

However, he unexpectedly discovered that no one in the imperial palace's inner courtyard paid any attention to his arrival.

Zhang Fei came to Liu Chan's bedroom, took a deep breath, and then shouted loudly: "Your Majesty! I have something important to report!"

His voice echoed in the empty chamber, but no one answered.

The old minister's heart sank, for he knew that Liu Chan was now immersed in wine and women and could not hear his calls at all.

He gritted his teeth, then pushed open the door of the bedroom and walked in.

The bedroom was in a mess, with wine and delicious food scattered all over the floor. Liu Chan and his concubines were lying naked on the ground, either sleeping or laughing.

When Zhang Fei saw this scene, he felt a strong sense of anger and sadness in his heart.

He walked quickly to Liu Chan's side and shouted loudly: "Your Majesty! I have something important to report! There are frequent exchanges between Luoyang and Xuzhou. Someone in the court is colluding with Cao Zhen. This is a serious crime of treason!"

However, Liu Chan just squinted his eyes and looked at him, then laughed and said, "General, why are you so serious? Life is short, why not enjoy it while you can? I know how to handle these things, so you don't need to worry too much."

After saying this, he waved his hand, signaling the guards to drive Zhang Fei out of the bedroom.

The old minister had no choice but to withdraw in tears.

He walked out of the bedroom and looked at the decadent scene, his heart filled with despair and sorrow.

It’s over.

The Han Empire has completely fallen, and its former glory and honor have become a thing of the past.

However, the young man who colluded with Cao Zhen of Xuzhou was secretly feeling proud in his mansion.

Chen Tai knew very well that his conspiracy was about to succeed, and the Han Empire would be plunged into irretrievable destruction.

However, he couldn't help feeling a little worried.

After all, this was a huge gamble, and if it failed, he would pay a heavy price.

As time went on, the exchanges between Luoyang and Xuzhou became more frequent.

Although the officials in the court knew the truth, no one dared to step forward and expose the conspiracy.

Out of fear or helplessness, they can only choose to remain silent and endure.

However, paper cannot cover the fire after all.

Fei Yi, wearing official uniform and holding a memorial, walked into the court with a determined look.

He looked around and saw that the officials in the court were either bowing their heads in thought or whispering to each other, and no one dared to look him in the eye.

He knew that his actions would cause an uproar, but he was not afraid. He took a deep breath and then shouted loudly: "Your Majesty! I have something important to report! There are frequent exchanges between Luoyang and Xuzhou, and someone in the court is colluding with Cao Zhen. This is a serious crime of treason! Your Majesty, please be vigilant and punish the treacherous officials severely!"

His voice echoed in the court, making everyone's eardrums tremble.

However, Liu Chan just raised his eyelids lazily, and then snorted coldly: "Wen Wei, why do you have to meddle in other people's business? I know how to handle these matters."

When Fei Yi heard this, he was filled with anger. He stared at Liu Chan with wide eyes and shouted, "Your Majesty! As the emperor of the Han Dynasty, how can you be so incompetent and unjust? How can you treat state affairs as a joke? Please think twice!"

However, Liu Chan just waved his hand, signaling the guards to drive Fei Yi out of the court.

Fei Yi had no choice but to leave in tears. He walked out of the court, looking at the desolate scene, his heart filled with despair and sorrow.

Although his actions failed to change the overall situation, he had already tried his best.

However, the young man who had colluded with Cao Zhen of Xuzhou was laughing so hard in his mansion.

He knew very well that his conspiracy had completely succeeded.

The Han Empire will be doomed to failure, and he will gain immeasurable power and wealth.

At this moment, the city of Xuzhou was immersed in the deep night.

The moonlight was thin, like a veil covering this ancient city that had been baptized by war.

On the city wall, the lights were dim and the figures of soldiers guarding the city were looming. Their eyes revealed fatigue but also flashed with determination.

The Han army camp outside the city was brightly lit, like a winding dragon, tightly besieging Xuzhou City.

In the dark night, on a hidden path, the convoy of noble families was moving silently.

In the caravan, various supplies were piled up like mountains, including food, cloth, medicinal materials, as well as weapons and armor.

These supplies were secretly transported by the noble families. In order to break the months-long siege of Xuzhou City, they were determined to deliver these lifelines into the city at all costs.

The leader of the caravan was an elderly man dressed in fine clothes, with a serious and determined expression.

There was a determination in his eyes, as if to say that no matter how many difficulties and obstacles lay ahead, he would deliver these supplies to Xuzhou City.

Beside him was a group of strong young men. They held weapons in their hands and looked around vigilantly, fearing that any accidents would happen.

As the convoy continued to move forward, supplies continued to flow into Xuzhou City.

When the soldiers in the city saw these supplies, hope flashed in their eyes.

They knew that with these supplies, they would no longer have to go hungry and their morale would surely improve.

The entire city of Xuzhou has been given new vitality because of the arrival of this batch of supplies.

Cao Zhen stood on the city wall, looking at the Han army camp outside the city, and hope rose in his heart.

His face was firm and his eyes revealed courage and determination.

The arrival of this batch of supplies is undoubtedly a shot in the arm for the city of Xuzhou.

With these supplies, they had the strength to fight the Han army.

Cao Zhen turned around and looked at Emperor Cao Ju of Wei, whom he had helped to establish.

Cao Ju was wearing a dragon robe and a crown, exuding a natural nobility.

At this moment, he was standing quietly beside Cao Zhen, looking at the Han army camp outside the city, thinking about countermeasures in his heart.

"Your Majesty, please look at these supplies. They are like timely rain." Cao Zhen pointed to the supplies pouring in from outside the city and said to Cao Qi.

His voice was deep and powerful, full of expectations and confidence for the future.

Cao Ju nodded, he knew very well the importance of this batch of supplies.

He looked at Cao Zhen, with a gleam of trust in his eyes.

"General Cao Zhen, you have always been a pillar of our Wei State. Now, Xuzhou City is in danger, and it all depends on you to turn the tide. If you have any plan, just tell me."

When Cao Zhen heard this, his heart warmed.

Although Cao Ju was forced into the position, he was, after all, a descendant of Emperor Wu and possessed extraordinary courage and determination.

He took a deep breath and then said slowly: "Your Majesty, now that we have these supplies, the soldiers will no longer have to starve, and their morale will surely rise. I think it's time to launch a surprise attack on the Han army."

Cao Zhen's words revealed a firmness and determination.

This war has reached a critical moment, and decisive action must be taken to break the deadlock.

When Cao Ju heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

He looked at Cao Zhen and asked anxiously, "General Cao Zhen, what's your plan for a surprise attack? Tell me quickly."

Cao Zhen smiled slightly, and then slowly said: "Your Majesty, I plan to select an elite division, sneak out of the city under the cover of night, go around to the rear of the Han army camp, and launch a surprise attack. At the same time, the soldiers in the city are also ready. Once the sound of fighting is heard outside the city, they will immediately go out of the city to attack the Han army. In this way, we will attack from both inside and outside, and we will definitely be able to break the siege of the Han army."

After listening to this, Cao Ju nodded, with excitement shining in his eyes.

Cao Zhen's strategy was both bold and ingenious. If it could be successfully implemented, it would definitely turn the tide of the war.

"General Cao Zhen, this is a great plan! I will immediately give the order to select an elite division to prepare for a surprise attack on the Han army." Cao Ju's words were full of trust and expectations for Cao Zhen.

When Cao Zhen heard this, he was excited.

This war has reached a critical moment, and we must go all out to achieve victory.

He looked at Cao Ju, his eyes gleaming with determination, then bowed and said, "Your Majesty is wise! I will do my best to serve the State of Wei!"

After saying that, Cao Zhen turned and walked to the city wall, looking at the Han army camp outside the city, his heart full of expectation and confidence.

As long as they act according to the strategy, they will be able to break the siege of the Han army and win a new world for the Wei State.

As night fell, the city of Xuzhou was silent.

The soldiers were making nervous preparations, waiting for the order to launch a surprise attack.

Cao Zhen and Cao Ju stood on the city wall, quietly waiting for that moment to come.

Finally, with the sound of a clear horn, the soldiers in the city rushed out of the city gate and rushed towards the Han army camp.

The elite army outside the city, under the command of Cao Zhen, quietly sneaked to the rear of the Han army camp and launched a surprise attack.

The battle broke out in an instant, with shouts and the sounds of swords clashing filling the air.

The Han troops were caught off guard by the sudden attack and were defeated one after another.

The soldiers in Xuzhou city were in high spirits and fought bravely. For a time, the battlefield was flooded with blood.

Cao Zhen stood on the city wall, looking at the situation on the battlefield, his heart filled with joy.

He knew that they had already won the war.

He looked at Cao Ju beside him, and saw that Cao Ju also had a happy look on his face, with a gleam of victory in his eyes.

"General Cao Zhen, you have lived up to my expectations! We won the war!" Cao Ju's words were full of admiration and gratitude for Cao Zhen.

Cao Zhen smiled slightly, then bowed and said, "Your Majesty is wise! This is all thanks to Your Majesty! I have only done my humble part."

With the end of the battle, the city of Xuzhou finally broke out of months of siege.

Under the operation of the noble family, bandits from all over the country suddenly emerged, as if overnight, a raging fire had been set off on the land of Xuzhou! (End of this chapter)