Three Kingdoms: I, Liu Feng, do not want to die

I am not as magnanimous as the King of Yan.

Looking at the outstanding Liu Feng before him, Qian Zhao vaguely saw the shadow of Liu Bei.

The reason Qian Zhao was able to forge a sworn brotherhood with Liu Bei back then was because he valued Liu Bei's magnanimity.

"Regardless of whether the Han or Wei dynasty wins or loses, I will no longer get involved in the wars in the Central Plains. I will guard Yanmen Pass and prevent the Hu people from moving south."

Qian Zhao's tone became resolute.

Liu Feng was overjoyed.

This is also the situation that Liu Feng most wanted to see.

You cannot kill someone who has been summoned.

If we really have to kill them, we not only need to leave an elite force to guard them, but also a good general.

Southern troops cannot be stationed at Yanmen.

Besides the language barrier, it also hindered the Southern soldiers' pursuit of wealth and status.

The only forces capable of holding the area were Deng Ai and Shi Bao's elite cavalry.

Placing Deng Ai, Shi Bao, and the Tuqi Righteous Cavalry at Yanmen was a serious waste of military resources.

on the contrary.

Not killing Qian Zhao, but allowing him to remain in Yanmen to mediate between the Xianbei, Xiongnu, Wuhuan and other tribes, would be most beneficial to the Central Plains.

Giving the credit for "defeating Liu Feng" to Qian Zhao would not only prevent Qian Zhao from being suspected and his family from suffering, but also allow Qian Zhao to gain merit and be promoted.

If Liang Xi were to pass away someday, perhaps Qian Zhao could become the governor of Bingzhou.

If Liu Bei's sworn brother had become the governor of Bing Province, then as long as Liu Feng directly overthrew Cao Pi's regime, Bing Province would not need to send troops to attack anymore; Liu Bei's envoy would have been enough!

"Although Yuzhujian is Kebineng's son-in-law, Kebineng and Budugen are now dead, and his troops are temporarily under Yuzhujian's command."

Yu Zhujian's prestige is not as high as Kebineng and Budugen's, so he needs someone to support him. I will instruct Yu Zhujian to obey Zijing Gong from now on. Zijing Gong can use Yu Zhujian's strength to reconcile the various tribes beyond the Great Wall.

This would both eliminate border troubles and allow one to establish meritorious service.

To be lured.

Liu Feng was the epitome of benevolence and righteousness.

They used various methods to help Qian Zhao gain merit and power.

After a detailed conversation.

Liu Feng left Xuanweng Mountain alone.

That night.

The Han army camp at the foot of Mount Xuanweng was ablaze with flames.

Dawn broke.

Liu Feng has already withdrawn his troops and left.

"General Qian, what happened last night? Did you successfully raid the camp?" Liang Xi, the governor of Bingzhou, led his troops out of the city to ask.

Qian Zhao, knowing Liu Feng's good intentions, said, "This is Liu Feng's plan to lure the enemy. Back when Liu Bei was at Bowangpo, he burned his own camp and defeated Xiahou Dun and others. Liu Feng tried to use this plan to lure me last night, but I saw through it."

Liang Xi glanced at Qian Zhao suspiciously, but failed to detect any loopholes in Qian Zhao's words. He then tentatively said, "Liu Feng must have intended to withdraw his troops long ago, and is using this opportunity to do General Qian a favor."

Qian Zhao's expression changed drastically: "Why is Governor Liang acting this way? I have been guarding the frontier for many years, always conscientious and diligent. Why do you suspect me?"

Seeing Qian Zhao's anger, Liang Xi quickly apologized, saying, "General Qian, you misunderstand. I didn't suspect you, it's just..."

Before Liang Xi could finish speaking, Qian Zhao angrily interrupted, "I was originally stationed at Yanmen, a place of weeping cold, to defend against the southward advance of the Hu people. It was only because Liu Feng's army besieged Jinyang that I led my troops south to assist in the battle."

If I truly harbored disloyal intentions, why not simply capture Governor Liang alive and present him to Liu Feng to secure wealth and honor?
Since Governor Liang no longer trusts me, I won't linger any longer. I'll set off back to Yanmen today, so that Governor Liang won't have to sleep soundly."

Liang Xi blushed red after being "spit out" by Qian Zhao, and hurriedly apologized, saying, "General Qian has really misunderstood me. I will prepare wine and food to reward the soldiers."

Qian Zhao waved his hand dismissively: "My men are used to hardship and can't afford the food and drink in Jinyang. I'd better go back to my Yanmen."

Done.

Qian Zhao ignored Liang Xi and rode away.

On the day.

Qian Zhao then broke camp and returned to Yanmen.

This completely stumped Liang Xi.

It's no secret that you, Qian Zhao, were Liu Bei's sworn brothers.

Is there anything wrong with my reasonable suspicion?

If you have no ulterior motives, you can just say a few words to explain yourself. Why give me that attitude and go straight back to Yanmen?
Wouldn't I be very embarrassed if you left?
If the people of Bingzhou think that I, Liang Xi, am jealous of talent and suspicious, how can I carry out my duties as governor?

Liang Xi, who had been outmaneuvered and turned the tables on Cao Pi, could only draft a report praising his role in the trap and send it to Luoyang to request Cao Pi to bestow rewards upon him.

An apology is only considered an apology if it brings tangible benefits.

Liang and Xi believe.

Once the imperial edict of bestowal is issued, the misunderstanding with Qian Zhao will be cleared up, and the doubts of the people of Bingzhou will also be dispelled.

And on the other side.

Liu Feng left the Yuzhujian tribe in Bingzhou, allowing them to return to Munan and live in harmony with Qianzhao, while also assisting Qianzhao in stabilizing the various tribes in southern Mongolia.

Subsequently.

Liu Feng led his elite infantry and cavalry south to Luoyang, then through Shangdang into Henan, before returning to the northern flank of Luoyang.

Their marching style remained the same: relying on the enemy for supplies.

Those who refused to lend grain were all suppressed without the slightest mercy.

"Ahead lies Wen County, the settlement of the Sima clan of Hanoi. Sima Yi aided Cao Cao in his tyranny, and the Sima clan's crimes are unforgivable."

I have only one request: I do not wish to see anyone of the Sima clan on this land of Wen County.

Among the civil and military officials that Cao Pi relied on, Sima Yi was an extremely important figure.

Sima Yi must be executed.

The idea of ​​not killing Liu Feng is not going to work.

same.

Liu Feng did not want powerful families like the Sima clan to appear in the Han Dynasty's officialdom in the future.

The greatest advantage of powerful and influential families is their monopoly on knowledge.

If members of the Sima clan were to enter officialdom, the commoners promoted by Liu Feng would be no match for them.

Rather than letting the Sima clan lie low and then seize power, it's better to just cut them off once and for all.

As for the intricate connections of the Sima clan, and how much hatred would arise from eliminating them, Liu Feng didn't care.

Those who deserve to be killed, and their entire clans that deserve to be exterminated, Liu Feng will show no mercy.

The scenario where everyone picks up weapons and rebels against the emperor, only to have the emperor ultimately give a single opinion, will not occur.

What attitude should the Sima family take?

How many keys could the Sima family make?
Liu Feng did not allow Li Ping and others to take action, but instead sent Deng Ai and Shi Bao with their elite cavalry to attack the Sima clan's fortified village in Wen County.

The cavalry were unburdened and carefree.

Deng Ai and Shi Bao are now Liu Feng's henchmen, only seeking advancement.

Neither Deng Ai, Shi Bao, nor the elite cavalry hesitated in the slightest when faced with Liu Feng's military orders.

When the Tuqi Yicong arrived at the Sima clan's fortified village, the Sima clan members initially thought they were just ordinary Xianbei people raiding from the south.

Based on the principle that harmony brings wealth, Sima Lang's son, Sima Yi, chose to open the fortified village and suffer financial loss to avoid disaster.

It wasn't until Shi Bao shouted "By imperial decree to punish the traitors" that Sima Yi realized something was wrong.

"You are not Xianbei?"

Sima Yi's surprised question went unanswered.

As soon as Shi Bao shouted "By imperial decree to punish the traitors," Deng Ai drew his spear and aimed it at Sima Yi.

As the general appointed by Liu Bei to attack Wei, Deng Ai faithfully played the role of a henchman, directly killing Sima Yi with a single spear thrust.

This young member of the Sima clan, whose name was pronounced the same as Sima Yi's, collapsed in front of the fortified village with a confused and bewildered look in his eyes.

The Sima family servants behind him were all terrified.

"Leave no one of the Sima clan alive!"

The merciless military order was given, and the elite cavalry charged into the Sima clan's fortified village like a pack of tigers.

Just like the line from "The Ballad of the Qin Woman": "The imperial treasury was burned to ashes, and the bones of officials were trampled all over the streets!"

The valuables that could be taken from the Sima clan's fortified village were taken away by the elite cavalry, while the items that could not be taken were burned.

As for the Sima clan members in the fortified village, they all became withered bones in the flames.

After slaughtering the Sima clan's fortified village, Liu Feng headed straight for Mengjin along the Henan route.

We have just arrived in Mengjin.

Liu Feng then saw smoke and dust coming from the direction of Luoyang.

"Mengjin is more than forty miles from Luoyang, yet we can still see such a large amount of smoke and dust. Cao Pi is imitating Dong Zhuo by burning down Luoyang. Humph! That's just Cao Pi's nature. If he can't have it, he'll destroy it."

Liu Feng was not angry about the burning of Luoyang; he only felt regret.

After successively beheading Cao Pi's generals and defeating Cao Pi at Hangu Pass, Liu Feng had anticipated this day would come.

During the Battle of Hanzhong, Cao Cao, seeing that he could not defeat Liu Bei, simply emptied Hanzhong.

If there hadn't been a shortage of time, Cao Cao would have burned Hanzhong down as well.

And now.

Cao Pi followed suit.

Having lost militarily, they chose to abandon Luoyang, forcibly relocate its people, and then burn Luoyang to the ground.

The city is gone, and the population is gone.

Luoyang was a desolate place.

It was even less likely that Liu Bei would move the capital to Luoyang to control the entire country.

Cao Pi was adept at this kind of behavior: destroying what he couldn't have, harming others without benefiting himself.

Li Ping, Deng Ai, Shi Bao, and others were also astonished.

Disbelieving, Shi Bao sent men to find the people who had fled from the direction of Luoyang. From the people, he learned that Cao Pi had ordered the burning of Luoyang, just as Dong Zhuo had burned Luoyang in the past.

"Cao Pi, that treacherous dog, is truly ruthless! By burning Luoyang, the troops west of Hangu Pass will no longer be able to enter Luoyang," Shi Bao said indignantly.

Li Ping's expression turned solemn as he turned to Liu Feng: "Your Highness, now that Luoyang has been burned down, should we still go to Luoyang?"

"Go. Why not? It's a perfect opportunity to avenge the defeat at Changban Slope." Liu Feng sneered and ordered his soldiers to prepare to cross the river.

At the Battle of Changban, Liu Bei led over 100,000 people to flee to Jiangling, where they were pursued by Cao Cao's elite cavalry in a state of panic.

Liu Bei's family members, including both civil and military officials, were either killed, maimed, or captured.

Even Liu Bei's daughter was captured.

Now it's the other way around.

Cao Pi led more than 100,000 people from Luoyang to relocate elsewhere, including many family members of Cao Wei's officials and ministers.

And it just so happens.

Liu Feng is now also a cavalryman.

Originally, Liu Feng's core forces in Bingzhou were a combination of infantry and cavalry.

After leaving Yu Zhujian in Bingzhou, Liu Feng selected many warhorses from Yu Zhujian and directly armed all the infantrymen as cavalry.

Although his riding skills were lacking, Liu Feng had ropes tied to the saddle to create a castrated version of "double stirrups".

During the period from Jinyang to Mengjin, he also carefully taught the soldiers horsemanship. They were at a disadvantage against those with superb horsemanship, but they had already met the standard for normal mounted combat.

It is said that it is never too late for a gentleman to take revenge.

Although Liu Feng dared not call himself a gentleman, he would naturally not miss such an opportunity for revenge.

"Ordinary people and commoners who do not resist should not be killed. As for the rulers and ministers of the pseudo-Wei regime, you can do as you please. Let Cao Pi experience what it means to be as terrified as a dog."

Liu Feng's military order was issued quickly.

Liu Feng had a basic sense of benevolence and righteousness towards ordinary people.

As for the rulers and ministers of the pseudo-Wei state, then there's no need to be polite.

These are all meat-eaters and enemies of the Han, so there's no need for them to talk about benevolence and righteousness.

To be merciful to the enemy is to be cruel to oneself. Liu Feng would not allow himself to be so compassionate at such a time.

a few days later.

Zhongmu.

Cao Pi and his ministers arrived here in their carriages and horses.

Because Hangu Pass blocked Liu Bei's path, and Xiahou Ru had received strict orders not to engage in battle or abandon the pass, Liu Bei could not pass through Hangu Pass even though he saw the dust rising from the direction of Luoyang.

Cao Pi was not worried about pursuers coming.

Although the burning of Luoyang pained Cao Pi, he couldn't help but laugh when he thought of Liu Bei and his son seeing the desolate scene of Luoyang.

"How can those who weave mats and sell shoes be worthy of enjoying the prosperity of Luoyang? I will not give it to you, and you cannot have it!"

Cao Pi felt a chill run down his spine.

Cao Pi paid no attention to the complaints of officials, scholars, and common people.

For the common people, moving the capital was a torment, but for Cao Pi, it was no different from a normal military campaign or outing.

Cao Pi could even play games with the empress and other noble ladies during his rest time, discussing life.

He then composed a poem: "The raging flames burned Luoyang, but I would rather let it all perish in a single fire. I laugh as I watch the shoemakers, gazing at the scorched earth in despair. The grand ambitions have vanished like smoke, who can share the land now? My heart holds the warp and weft, how can I allow others to plot against me?"

Empress Guo, along with Consorts Li and Yin, showered Cao Pi with praise, making him laugh heartily.

Just as Cao Pi was feeling triumphant.

They were completely unaware that Liu Feng's cavalry had already circled around from Mengjin and were attacking them.

"Whose men are you? How dare you ride recklessly? Retreat at once!" A Wei general tried to stop them, shouting loudly.

However, what awaited the Wei general was a sharp arrow.

The arrow pierced the neck of the Wei general, startling the surrounding Wei soldiers.

Under normal circumstances, this Wei general should not have died so quickly, given his bravery.

It's all Wei's fault for being so unlucky; he never expected to run into Liu Feng at the Zhongmu location!
Xiahou Ru has firmly defended Hangu Pass, preventing the Han army outside the pass from advancing eastward.

How could Liu Feng's cavalry possibly appear in Zhongmu?

This place is nearly 300 li away from Luoyang. Where did Liu Feng's cavalry come from?

Not only did the Wei general not expect this, but Cao Pi and his ministers also did not expect to encounter Liu Feng's surprise attack in Zhongmu.

When Cao Pi heard that cavalry was approaching and that they were flying the Yan King's flag, he was completely stunned.

"Was I just hallucinating? Liu Feng is attacking? Haha, how ridiculous." Cao Pi chuckled and looked at Empress Guo, whom he was holding in his arms.

Empress Guo, however, did not smile: "Your Majesty, I also heard that Liu Feng is attacking."

Consorts Li and Yin also tensed up, their eyes filled with astonishment, and both said, "Your Majesty, we heard it too."

Cao Pi's smile vanished abruptly.

Oops!

It must have been Liu Feng who came from the north, bypassing Henan.

Damn!

Are the troops stationed in Hanoi a bunch of idiots?

Cao Pi couldn't help but mutter curses under his breath.

Liu Feng had already rushed to Zhongmu, yet no one gave him a warning beforehand!
What Cao Pi didn't know was that from the moment he abandoned Luoyang, the garrisons in all the counties of Sili Province, except for Xiahou Ru who had received a death order at Hangu Pass, were basically demoralized, let alone able to stop Liu Feng's raid.

Shock and anger aside.

Cao Pi also knew that now was not the time to pursue the matter.

"Tiger Guards, prepare to engage the enemy!"

Cao Pi reacted quickly, but Liu Feng reacted even faster.

Although the entourages of Cao Wei's rulers, officials, and commoners flowed like a river, Cao Pi's location was easy to pinpoint.

The carriages, horses, and flags of the emperor, his ministers, and commoners were clearly distinguishable and easy to identify.

"Liu Feng, the Prince of Yan, is here! You little brat Cao Pi, do you dare to fight me?"

He rode his horse to break through the enemy lines and drew his bow to shoot down the great banner.

Where the arrows fall, someone will surely be struck and fall.

Even with Cao Pi's Tiger Guard Army providing resistance, the sudden attack still shocked the surrounding officials and their families, who were part of the puppet Wei regime.

Empress Guo was terrified, her face turning pale, and she grabbed Cao Pi's sleeve, crying, "Your Majesty, please get out of the way!"

The two noblemen, Li and Yin, were also trembling with fear. If they were captured, they would truly fall from the sky to the bottom, and their lives would be worse than death.

Liu Feng did not waste the opportunity.

Shi Bao led a thousand elite cavalrymen like a whirlwind, and the hastily assembled Wei army vanguard immediately collapsed.

Deng Ai also led a thousand elite cavalry to flank and attack the Wei army's left flank.

"Protect the Emperor! Protect the Emperor!" Cao Pi's attendants waved their command flags and shouted loudly.

But then Liu Feng drew his bow to its fullest extent, and an arrow pierced through the clouds, striking the bronze bell on the banner.

Amidst the shattering sound of the copper bells, Cao Pi was so startled that his crown tilted to one side. He roared angrily, "How dare Liu Feng deceive me! Tiger Guards, stop this traitor!"

Empress Guo was already terrified and slumped in her carriage, calling out in a trembling voice, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty!"

Xu Yi immediately ordered the Tiger Guard soldiers to surround Cao Pi's carriage.

At this moment, Liu Feng had broken through the encirclement and was no more than a hundred paces away from the imperial carriage!

Cao Pi was increasingly surprised as he read the document.

Could you accidentally become a Sun Shiwan?
Thinking of Liu Feng's bravery, Cao Pi dared not stay any longer. He drew his sword, cut the ropes on the carriage shaft, seized a horse, and fled.

Empress Guo and the two noble ladies, Li and Yin, were left trembling in the carriage.

Seeing Cao Pi leave, Xu Yi quickly dispatched a Tiger Guard cavalry unit to escort Cao Pi away, and also assigned a Tiger Guard infantry unit to protect the carriage.

Until then.

Empress Guo and the two noble ladies, Li and Yin, finally realized what was happening.

He was actually abandoned by Cao Pi?

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, please take me with you!"

Empress Guo and Consorts Li and Yin gasped in surprise as they peeked through the carriage window.

But Cao Pi whipped his horse without turning his head.

Bringing women along?
Although Cao Pi was lustful, he was not stupid.

Liu Feng's surprise attack came too suddenly. Cao Zhen and the others were not around. Xu Yi and the Tiger Guards alone were not enough to stop him!

Cao Pi had to run if he wanted to survive!
As for abandoning one's wife and concubines?

Even though Zhen Mi gave birth to Cao Rui, Cao Pi still ordered her to commit suicide.

Not to mention Empress Guo and the other two who had not yet given birth to a son for Cao Pi.

Watching Cao Pi drive away, Consort Li slumped in her carriage, murmuring, "His Majesty once said, 'I would rather betray the world than betray you.'"

Suddenly.

A loud shout rang out: "The false emperor's family is here! Quickly surround them and don't let them escape!"

The thunderous roar once again terrified Empress Guo and the other two, leaving them paralyzed with fear.

Even the valiant Tiger Guard could not deter the Han cavalry's determination to capture Cao Pi's family.

This is a great achievement!
To advance, you must achieve great things!

Not long after.

The entire Tiger Guard was killed and scattered.

Empress Guo, Consorts Li and Yin, who were unable to escape, along with some of the officials and their families from the puppet Wei regime, all became Liu Feng's prisoners.

"Your Highness, we have captured the wives and concubines of the false emperor Cao Pi." Shi Bao stepped forward excitedly to claim credit.

Looking at the pale-faced Empress Guo and Consorts Li and Yin, Liu Feng chuckled: "I never thought Cao Pi would abandon his wife and concubines. Does he want to live? Does he want to die?"

Empress Guo gritted her teeth: "I am the mother of the Great Wei Kingdom, I would rather die than be humiliated!"

Consorts Li and Yin, however, lacked Empress Guo's decisiveness and knelt down, begging for mercy: "Spare our lives."

Liu Feng laughed loudly: "Cao Pi's vision is nothing special! No wonder you two can only be concubines. I will not kill you, but you should stay here obediently and don't run around, otherwise my soldiers will not know how to cherish women."

Empress Guo and Consorts Li and Yin secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Liu Feng then turned to the prisoners kneeling on the ground and ordered his men, "Throw away all the spoils except for food and water. Don't let these spoils become a burden that leads to your deaths."

"Your Highness, where are these prisoners?" Shi Bao pointed to the kneeling officials and their families of the puppet Wei regime.

Liu Feng sneered: "Except for Cao Pi's wives and concubines, leave none of the rest alive!"

Shi Bao understood immediately.

The captured false nobles and their families all died, but Cao Pi's wives and concubines did not. What is the reason for this?
Could it be that Empress Guo and the other two agreed to some conditions from Liu Feng?
Liu Feng came quickly and left quickly.

When Cao Zhen arrived with his troops after hearing the news, all that remained of the scene was a mess, with only Empress Guo and two others trembling inside the carriage.

"Empress, where is His Majesty?" Cao Zhen asked in alarm.

When Empress Guo saw Cao Zhen, tears streamed down her face: "His Majesty has gone east."

Cao Zhen dispatched troops to escort Empress Guo and the other two while simultaneously pursuing them eastward.

Cao Zhen was originally supervising the army in the rear when he suddenly heard that Cao Pi had been attacked, which shocked him greatly.

When Cao Zhen learned that Liu Feng was the one who was attacking, he was so shocked that he almost fainted.

Knowing that Liu Feng always liked to launch surprise attacks, and even more so, personally lead his troops in such attacks, Cao Zhen dared not delay for a moment and hurriedly led his troops to the rescue.

It turned out to be a step too late.

Liu Feng was not only swift and decisive in his surprise attack, but also in his retreat, without any hesitation or delay, and he didn't even want the spoils!

I've been chasing them for a long time.

Cao Zhen finally caught up with Cao Pi at the old site of Guandu.

"Your Majesty, I am late in coming to your rescue. Please forgive me!" Cao Zhen was still shaken.

Upon seeing Cao Zhen arrive, Cao Pi's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, slowly calmed down. He brandished his whip and roared, "That brat Liu Feng, I will surely kill him!"

Cao Pi was ambushed by Liu Feng at close range and almost captured alive. Even the thick-skinned Cao Pi couldn't save face.

"Did you encounter the Empress?"

In his rage, Cao Pi finally thought of Empress Guo, who had been abandoned.

"The Empress and Consorts Li and Yin are all here, but..." Cao Zhen briefly described the scene.

Cao Pi's face immediately darkened: "You mean, apart from the Empress and the two noble ladies, everyone else is dead?"

Cao Zhen nodded.

After a while.

Undeterred, Cao Pi asked, "Empress, have you been humiliated?"

Cao Zhen thought for a moment and said, "I don't think so."

Cao Pi's tone suddenly rose: "What do you mean by 'shouldn't exist'? Does it exist or not?"

Cao Zhen forced a smile and said, "Your Majesty, I did not ask any further questions."

I dare not accept such a reply!
however.

The more Cao Zhen hesitated to answer, the deeper Cao Pi's suspicions grew.

Would Liu Feng kindly release Empress Guo and Consorts Li and Yin without any apparent reason?

Cao Pi did not believe that Liu Feng would be so kind.

in those days.

After Cao Cao captured Ye City, Cao Pi immediately seized Zhen Mi, who was several years older than him, infuriating Yuan Xi, who was both furious and helpless.

Empress Guo and Consorts Li and Yin were all beauties carefully selected by Cao Pi, and their status also played a role.

Cao Pi did not believe that Liu Feng had done nothing.

Everyone else is dead, and only Empress Guo and two others are alive, which seems very abnormal.

"Liu Feng, you treacherous dog! I will tear you to pieces!" Cao Pi roared in a low voice, his eyes bloodshot. (End of Chapter)