Three Kingdoms, I'm really not a general!

Chapter 552 The wound burst!

After so much hard work, Cao Pi finally collapsed.

Or to be more precise...his body couldn't take it anymore.

This expedition really exhausted Cao Pi's last bit of energy.

After returning to the big tent, he collapsed and couldn't get up!
What is even more worrying is that his wound burst open and it looked like a recurrence of the gunshot wound!
At this moment, Cao Pi was lying on the couch, his face as pale as paper, with dense beads of cold sweat oozing from his forehead.

His shoulders were wrapped in thick cloth, but blood continued to seep out, dyeing the cloth red, as if gorgeous flowers were quietly blooming.

His breathing was rapid and weak, and every gasp was accompanied by severe pain. His brows were furrowed, and his lips trembled slightly, as if he was trying his best to suppress a moan of pain.

Xu Huang and the others were extremely distressed, but amidst this distress... everyone had different thoughts.

For example... Gaotang Long!

Besides being worried, he also had another thought at this moment.

Ruined!
Cao Wei is finished!
If Cao Pi really fell and Liu Bei was at the peak of his power, what would Cao Wei use to fight for the world?

Perhaps Cao Pi’s short life... doomed Cao Wei to its demise!

Yes, at this moment, when Gao Tanglong saw Cao Pi lying on the sickbed, it was as if he saw the fall of the dynasty.

I felt anxious and uneasy, but I also had some other thoughts.

Just when he was having some random thoughts, Cao Pi's condition became even worse.

Suddenly, his body trembled violently, and blood gushed out from the wound like a fountain, staining the bedding beside the couch red.

His eyes suddenly lost their focus, and the light in them gradually dimmed, as if they were swallowed by endless darkness.

Cao Pi's arms fell limply, his fingertips twitched slightly, and eventually he completely lost consciousness and fell into a deep coma.

! !
Passed away?
For a moment, Gao Tanglong even thought that Cao Pi was dead!
But I soon realized that he was just unconscious.

Seeing this, the soldiers around all looked worried and anxious.

Several trusted generals gathered around the couch, such as Zhang He and Xu Huang, all calling out "Your Majesty" in a low voice, with fear and uneasiness in their voices that were difficult to conceal.

The atmosphere in the tent was so heavy that it was almost suffocating. The air was filled with a strong smell of blood and oppressive silence.

An elderly military doctor came hurriedly and first drove everyone out one by one. Then he felt Cao Pi's pulse with trembling fingers, his brows furrowed and his expression solemn.

Outside the tent, the soldiers were whispering, worry and fear written all over their faces.

Some people clenched their fists, with anger and unwillingness flashing in their eyes; some people lowered their heads, sighed, and prayed silently.

The entire military camp was shrouded in a haze, as if even the sky had turned gray and lightless. Cao Pi's coma was like a sharp knife hanging over everyone's heart, making them feel unprecedented helplessness and fear.

In this atmosphere, Gao Tanglong finally couldn't stand it anymore.

He decided to give himself a way out before Cao Wei fell...

He is going to surrender to the Han army!
Once you surrender, you can no longer hesitate!
Therefore, Gao Tanglong prepared to write a letter directly to express his intention to surrender!
...

"Your Majesty bows to General Xing:"

"Long has heard that the destiny has been decided, and heroes have emerged one after another. Now the general is feared by the four seas, and his virtue is known throughout the nine states. Although Long is dull, he also knows that the general trend cannot be reversed. In the past, Long and the general each served their own master and fought against each other. It was actually due to the circumstances of the time, not Long's original intention."

"Looking at the situation in the world today, it is no longer the same as it was in the past. Long is willing to abandon the dark and join the light, submit to the general's command, and serve as a dog and horse." "Although Long is not talented, he has been familiar with military books since he was a child and has a basic understanding of military strategy. He is willing to be the general's vanguard and work together for the great cause."

"If the general does not abandon me, Long will do his best to help the general pacify the world and achieve hegemony. The heaven and earth can bear witness to Long's sincerity, and I hope the general will understand."

"Long bows again and respectfully submits this letter to you."

"Your Majesty, I bow your head."

After Xing Daorong received this earnest letter from Gao Tanglong, he immediately had two guesses.

First of all, Gao Tanglong was pretending to surrender!
Otherwise, why would they surrender for no reason?

The second is that Cao Pi is going to be in trouble!
That’s right... apart from the fact that Cao Pi was about to die, there is really no other reason that could have made Gao Tanglong act like this!
As for these two guesses...Xing Daorong feels that the second one is more likely.

He immediately called everyone together to discuss the matter.

...

If we talk about who was the happiest when Cao Pi was seriously ill, it would undoubtedly be Ma Chao!
At this moment, after hearing Xing Daorong's speculation, I was overjoyed!
Although he failed to kill Cao Pi on the battlefield, he eventually died from his own gunshot wound!
He cried out: "So, Cao Pi is seriously ill and I'm afraid he won't have much time left!"

As he spoke, a gleam of light suddenly flashed in Ma Chao's eyes, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and then he burst into laughter, and his laughter echoed in the tent like thunder.

He stood up suddenly, his brows full of excitement, as if years of depression and resentment were swept away at this moment.

He strode to the front of the tent, opened the curtain, and looked into the distance, as if he could see the capital of Cao Wei through the mountains.

“Cao Pi, oh Cao Pi, you have finally come to this day!” Ma Chao clenched his fists, his voice full of sarcasm and pleasure, “Back then, your father Cao Cao murdered my entire family and forced us to become homeless. Today, your Cao family is finally getting its comeuppance!”

Everyone was used to Ma Chao's evil thoughts towards the Cao family, and they didn't think there was anything wrong at the moment.

Ma Chao bowed to Xing Daorong and said, "General, if Cao Pi is no longer capable, Cao Wei will surely be in chaos!"

"General, you should pass on the order. The entire army should be on alert and ready to attack at any time! Once Cao Wei is in civil strife, it will be time for us to wipe out Cao Wei!"

Xing Daorong listened carefully and nodded, "That's right! If Cao Pi dies, it's time for us to send troops!"

"Whether Cao Pi is really seriously ill or not is just a guess based on Gao Tanglong's letter."

"Don't be happy too soon."

However, Ma Chao seemed very sure that Cao Pi was really no match for him!
At this moment, he hurriedly said, "General... we also saw it when we led the reinforcements to kill last time. Cao Pi's face was pale, and he was definitely holding on."

"My gunshot wound... If I can just rest, it's fine. But if I can't, I'm afraid now is the time to die."

Xing Daorong still believes in Ma Chao very much, but this fact is too important!
We must make sure first.

After thinking for a while... Xing Daorong said, "This matter is simple. We will not go to Luoyang tomorrow, but go to Yongning County!"

"Force Cao Pi to leave his position. If there is something wrong with his health, we can find out the truth this time!"

Having said that, without any further hesitation, he assembled his troops and prepared to march towards Yongning County.

As for those traps in Yongnian County... they are of no importance in front of the army!

The day of Cao Pi's demise seems to be approaching!

(End of this chapter)