Three Kingdoms: Wolong's brother-in-law, tricking Liu Bei into seizing Jingzhou

The setting sun was as red as blood, shrouding the city in an eerie dark red.

Yang Yi stood quietly in a corner of the tent, his figure like a stone statue, his expression gloomy and silent.

He looked at the setting sun in the distance, feeling as if a heavy burden was weighing him down, making it hard for him to breathe.

At this moment, Cao Yu was like an enraged lion, roaring and raging in the tent.

He jumped up, stomped his feet on the ground, and his eyes were burning with anger.

With a heart full of resentment, he strode towards the top of the city.

On the top of the city wall, it was like the calm before the storm.

A group of Qin soldiers knelt on the ground trembling, their bodies shaking uncontrollably like fallen leaves in the autumn wind.

Their eyes were filled with fear and despair, as if they saw the scythe of the god of death slowly approaching them.

These soldiers were unfortunately captured while fleeing, and now they are in a situation like lambs to be slaughtered.

Cao Yu finally climbed to the top of the city wall, and his eyes swept over the group of frightened fleeing soldiers in front of him.

When the fugitives saw Cao Yu, they seemed to have seen the god of death coming. They all knelt down and begged for mercy, their voices filled with tears.

"Your Majesty, please spare us. We were just foolish for a moment and were blinded by greed. Please have mercy on us, Your Majesty!"

They kowtowed continuously, their foreheads were bruised and their blood dyed the ground beneath their feet red, but they still did not dare to stop.

"Disloyal and unrighteous bastard!"

Cao Yu gritted his teeth, his teeth chattering, and his eyes were burning with anger.

The soldiers were frightened by Cao Yu's anger. They kowtowed continuously and begged Cao Yu for forgiveness.

At this time, Wei Yan, who was standing next to Cao Yu, bowed slightly:
“Your Majesty, these are all veterans who have followed Your Majesty for many years. They may have just been blinded for a moment. I hope Your Majesty will forgive them this time.

They have also risked their lives for Your Majesty and made great contributions.”

He looked sincere and tried to plead for the fugitives, with a hint of pity in his eyes.

Cao Yu glared at Wei Yan angrily, his eyes seemed to be able to spit fire.

Wei Yan was frightened by Cao Yu's gaze and lowered his head. He didn't dare to say another word, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

"Those who betray me will be killed!"

Cao Yu roared, his voice as deafening as thunder.

"How dare they betray me? This is an even greater crime!
Kill them all, leaving no one alive!"

He waved his hand and gave the order, his tone leaving no room for negotiation, sentencing the fugitives to death.

There was silence all around, as if time had stopped at this moment.

No one dared to object, as everyone was shocked by Cao Yu's brutality.

Although Wei Yan couldn't bear it, he could only sigh and grit his teeth, shouting:

"Your Majesty has ordered that they all be killed!"

There was a hint of helplessness and sadness in his voice.

The executioners felt reluctant, but had to follow orders.

They slowly raised their heavy swords, with a look of helplessness and reluctance in their eyes.

"Your Majesty, please spare my life, please spare my life——"

The fugitives shouted in despair, their voices sounding extremely miserable.

The swords and axes fell mercilessly, and soon, after a few screams, heads fell to the ground, and the blood dyed the ground on the top of the city red.

When the soldiers around saw this scene, they felt chilled to the bone, as if they were also in the midst of that cold death.

Their bodies began to tremble involuntarily.

Wei Yan frowned deeply, a hint of resentment flashed across his eyes, but he quickly concealed his emotions.

"Anyone who dares to rebel against me must die!"

Cao Yu snorted coldly and walked away, leaving behind dead silence and terrified soldiers on the city wall.

There was a chilling coldness in his back.

When the soldiers on the city wall saw Cao Yu leave, they breathed a sigh of relief, as if they had just returned from the gates of hell. They all collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath.

"Cao Yu has gone crazy. If I continue to follow him, I will die!"

A soldier said with lingering fear.

"Instead of being buried with the dead, it is better to surrender to the Han Dynasty. Maybe there will be a chance to survive." Another soldier echoed.

Wei Yan listened to the soldiers' discussions, his thoughts racing and a hint of determination flashed in his eyes.

Cao Yu's brutality has alienated everyone. If he does not find another way out, he will sooner or later become a dead soul under Cao Yu's knife.

He looked at the sky that was gradually darkening in the distance and had made up his mind.

...

Han camp, inside the big tent.

Xiao Fangzheng sat upright in the main seat, listening to the secret report sent back by the spy.

"Except Gao Shangwu, all other members of the royal family have been killed."

"The people of Goguryeo were full of complaints and riots were frequent."

"The Qin soldiers also lost confidence and sometimes fled..."

As pieces of information came into Xiao Fang's ears, a sarcastic smile gradually appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Cao Yu has been deserted by everyone, let's see how long he can continue to run rampant!"

Xiao Fang sneered, his eyes revealing disdain and contempt for Cao Yu.

At this time, Zhang Bao bowed and said:

"Prime Minister Xiao, should we attack the city?

There is civil unrest in the city now, it is a good time to attack the city!

If we can seize this opportunity to capture Guonei City in one fell swoop, Goguryeo will be settled."

"No hurries."

Xiao Fang waved his hand and sneered:
"Wouldn't it be better if we let them kill each other first and then we can reap the benefits?
When they are both defeated, we can send troops to capture the city without any effort."

"That's right." Zhang Bao nodded and smiled, then bowed and said:
"Prime Minister Xiao is indeed far-sighted. I admire him."

Just then, the curtain was lifted.

Deng Ai walked quickly into the tent and bowed, saying:

"Prime Minister Xiao, the enemy general Wei Yan in the city wants to see you!"

Xiao Fang's eyes moved.

This Wei Yan is a trusted and powerful general under Cao Yu.

It's interesting that he came to ask for a meeting at such a sensitive time.

After Xiao Fang's eyes turned slightly, he ordered it to be transmitted.

After a moment, Wei Yan stepped into the big tent. He half-knelt in front of it, his body trembling slightly as he said:
"Wei Yan, meet Prime Minister Xiao!"

His forehead was pressed against the ground, and he did not dare to look up at Xiao Fang, as if to express his awe and submission to Xiao Fang.

Obviously, he was afraid and knew that his visit was extremely risky.

"Wei Yan, are you here to die?"

Xiao Fang asked coldly, his eyes like knives piercing Wei Yan's heart.

The voice was cold and majestic, as if it came from the judgment of the Nine Nether Hell.

Wei Yan was startled and said hurriedly:

"Prime Minister Xiao, please calm down. I came here to submit to the Han Dynasty and serve you!
Now Cao Yu is cruel and ruthless, and has been deserted by his friends and relatives. Yan really doesn't want to work for him anymore.

I am willing to abandon the dark and join the light, submit to Prime Minister Xiao, and submit to the Han Dynasty."

"Submit to me?"

Xiao Fang's eyes grew colder, and he said sarcastically:

"You are a remnant who has no way to escape so you surrender. Do you think I will agree to it?"

There was murderous intent in his eyes, as if Wei Yan would die on the spot if he gave the wrong answer.

"It's true that Yan shouldn't have surrendered so late."

Wei Yan bowed his hands, his face full of shame and said:

"However, I can make up for my mistakes and help Prime Minister Xiao. Please give me a chance~~" (End of this chapter)