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

"Deng Ai!"

He turned and glared at Deng Ai, his eyes filled with resentment and accusation, as if Deng Ai were his greatest enemy.

"How can you live with yourself after humiliating me like this? Why are you treating me like this?"

Deng Ai merely sneered, his eyes filled with disdain and anger, as if he were looking at a clown.

He shouted angrily:
"Conscience? You betrayed the Han people, sold out the land, colluded with foreign enemies, and attempted to overthrow the rule of the land. I have already shown you humiliation! A traitor like you deserves to be killed by everyone!"

Cao Rui was rendered speechless by the scolding, and his face turned extremely pale, alternating between green and white.

Deng Ai looked up and cupped his hands in greeting to Xiao Fang, saying:
"Prime Minister Xiao, this villain is utterly wicked and his crimes are heinous. Please order his execution!"

"We must let the whole world know the consequences of betraying China and selling out the Han people!"

"Kill?"

Xiao Fang merely smiled coldly, his eyes revealing a hint of cruelty and ruthlessness, as if he were contemplating an even more brutal form of punishment.

"Wouldn't that be too easy on him? A traitor like him should be made to suffer even more painful torment."

"Issue the order: Cao Rui will be executed by a thousand cuts tomorrow! I want the world to see what the consequences are for betraying the Central Plains! I want everyone to understand that the price of betrayal is severe and unforgivable!"

Xiao Fang's voice was cold and cruel, like a pronouncement from hell.

When the generals heard that Cao Rui was to be torn to pieces, they all cheered with delight.

Cao Rui was terrified. His body trembled violently, and his eyes were filled with fear and despair.

He tried to beg for mercy, but found that his throat felt like it was blocked by something, and he couldn't make a sound.

He knew that his end was near and that everything was beyond saving.

"Xiao Fang!"

"I have already willingly surrendered to your Han Dynasty, why do you still want to kill me and exterminate me!"

Cao Rui shouted urgently, his voice hoarse.

Inside the main hall, the atmosphere was oppressive yet strangely arrogant. Upon hearing this, the generals burst into laughter, their laughter echoing like a surging tide throughout the hall.

Xiao Fang's lips curled into a mocking sneer, his gaze shooting towards Cao Rui like an icy blade, and he said coldly:
"Cao Rui, you look like a clown right now, completely lacking self-awareness, yet you still dare to struggle. You are simply overestimating yourself to the extreme!"

Having said that, Xiao Fang stopped talking and, with a cold expression, flicked his sleeves, showing his resolute determination.

In an instant, the Tiger Guards on both sides rushed forward and roughly dragged Cao Rui away.

Cao Rui panicked instantly, and the panic overwhelmed him like a tidal wave.

This time, his inner fears surged out of control like a burst dam.

"Prime Minister Xiao!"

"Prime Minister Xiao, spare my life!"

"I sincerely wish to surrender to the Han Dynasty. I am willing to serve the Han Dynasty with my life, even unto death!"

Cao Rui pleaded desperately, tears streaming down his face, his voice filled with despair and helplessness.

The guards on either side of him were expressionless and dragged him away without any mercy.

Xiao Fang, with a composed expression, slowly raised his wine cup, his gaze sweeping over the assembled generals, and said in a clear voice:
"Come on, everyone! Tonight we're going to drink to our hearts' content, until we're completely drunk!"

Upon hearing this, the generals raised their cups, their faces beaming with hearty smiles, and laughter once again filled the hall.

A grand and enthusiastic victory celebration banquet was held in the Yuezhi royal palace.

As night slowly fell, a brutal execution ceremony was held in the square.

The Han soldiers stood in neat rows, their expressions solemn, silently watching the execution.

On the execution platform, the atmosphere was so heavy it was almost tangible.

Cao Rui was ruthlessly dragged onto the execution platform and then tightly bound to a wooden stake, unable to move.

Xu Chu, wielding a gleaming broadsword, strode forward with steady and powerful steps, personally carrying out the execution.

"Minister Xiao, spare me... spare me... ah!" In this final moment of life and death, Cao Rui still pleaded desperately, his voice filled with fear of death.

Meanwhile, atop the city wall, Xiao Fang, with a cold expression, quietly admired Cao Rui's disgraceful state. A slight, almost imperceptible sneer appeared on his lips, and he nodded slightly.

Xu Chu understood, his eyes instantly turning sharp, and with a swift motion, he slashed fiercely at Cao Rui.

"what……"

A piercing scream suddenly rang out, the sound seemingly able to pierce the clouds.

With that stab, Cao Rui felt a wave of excruciating pain wash over him, and he almost fainted.

This is only the beginning of the suffering.

Next, Xu Chu, like a ruthless executioner, slashed Cao Rui again and again until he was covered in blood, which flowed like a spring, staining the entire execution platform red.

Each strike was perfectly timed, ensuring Cao Rui's immediate death while inflicting excruciating pain, as if he were trapped in an endless abyss of agony.

Cao Rui initially cried out and begged, but as time went by and with each cut he was tortured, he became numb with pain and could no longer cry out. He could only slump his head helplessly on the wooden stake, letting Xu Chu continue the torture, like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.

Xiao Fang slightly raised his hand, a gesture that resembled issuing a command.

Seeing this, Xu Chu raised his broadsword high, his eyes revealing determination, ready to cut off Cao Rui's head.

The shadow of death loomed over Cao Rui like a dark cloud, but he suddenly seemed to regain some of his strength, as if in a final burst of energy.

"I shouldn't have made an enemy of Xiao Fang, I shouldn't have—"

He looked up at the sky in regret.

Xu Chu no longer hesitated and slashed down fiercely with his sword.

In an instant, Cao Rui's head rolled to the ground.

Meanwhile, in the region west of Blue Moon, the Parthian army was marching in a grand procession toward Blue Moon City.

Fritz sat on his horse, a deep worry swirling between his brows, a worry that hung over his heart like a dark cloud.

The scouts brought urgent news: Blue Moon City is now on the verge of collapse, like a candle flickering in the wind, and could be destroyed at any moment.

They had to arrive before Blue Moon City fell; otherwise, once the Han army successfully captured Blue Moon City, they would gain a strategic advantage, and the situation would be extremely unfavorable for them.

This is something he absolutely cannot tolerate.

Beside him, Sima Yi's face was also filled with worry, a worry that lingered like a thick fog.

He was always concerned about Cao Rui's safety, after all, Cao Rui was their lord and the person they were loyal to.

Once Blue Moon City falls, Cao Rui's life will be in grave danger.

At that time, Xiao Fang will surely kill Cao Rui, and the descendants of Qin will vanish like smoke, and the hope of restoring the Qin dynasty will be completely shattered and turn into nothingness.

"Hopefully we can get there in time..."

Sima Yi prayed silently, not daring to think any further, as the unknown fear haunted his mind like a demon.

Just then, a swift horse came flying in like lightning, and the rider was none other than Kanla, the Northern King of Parthia.

"Your Majesty, something terrible has happened!"

Kanra shouted and hurriedly dismounted, then knelt down in front of Fritz with a thud, looking extremely flustered.

Fritz frowned slightly and asked with a serious expression:
"What's the matter that you're in such a panic? Tell me quickly!"

Kanra's voice trembled, tinged with fear, as he said:

"Your Majesty, Blue Moon City has been captured by the Han army, and the Yuezhi Empire has been destroyed!"

Fritz nearly dropped the riding crop from his hand, a look of astonishment instantly appearing on his face.

Sima Yi was also horrified.

In the end, it was too late.

Blue Moon City was ultimately breached by the Han army. (End of Chapter)