Northern Prefecture Rivers and Mountains

Chapter 89 Repeatedly
On the other hand, the State of Yan was at its peak, and Murong Chui was famous throughout the world.

After Xie Xuan retreated, Murong Chui led his troops south, and the cities and forts of Yan, Qing, Xu and other states surrendered without a fight.

Murong Chui did not commit any crime, and even the Qingzhou governor Bi Luhun, who surrendered to the Jin Dynasty, was forgiven and continued to serve.

Liu Daogui was from the south and didn't understand what people from the north thought.

After the Yongjia Rebellion, Lanling was under the rule of Jie Zhao, Ran Wei, Former Yan, and Di Qin for a long time, and had been separated from the Jin Dynasty for more than 80 years, several generations.

The Cao family dared not disobey Yan State's coercion and inducement.

Survival is a basic need of an individual and also a basic need of a family.

Liu Laozhi's 20,000 Northern Army was indeed powerful, but they would eventually retreat to Pengcheng.

The Sima family had no intention of managing the prefectures and counties in Huaibei. They only used them as a barrier so that they could continue to live a carefree life in Jiangzuo.

Cao Ji revealed everything, explaining that he was unwilling to submit to the State of Yan, but it was Cao Tengyun who insisted on his own way.

Liu Daogui said coldly, "Do you think Murong Shao truly treats you? He's just using the Lanling Rebellion to contain the Northern Army. If the Northern Army really came to Lanling, your Cao family would perish even faster. How foolish!"

Cao Ji's face changed drastically.

The mantis stalks the cicada while the oriole follows behind.

Murong Yong of Western Yan attacked Luoyang, stirring up the situation in the Central Plains. Zhai Liao followed closely behind, and Liu Laozhi led his troops north, with several forces fighting each other.

The Cao family is not even considered a cicada.

The worst that could happen to the thieves is that they can retreat back to Mount Tai. The Cao family’s foundation is in the city of Qi, and there is no way to retreat.

At this time, a group of Cao family soldiers rushed into the courtyard, with bows and arrows strung and long swords drawn, and surrounded the more than one hundred people brought by Liu Daogui.

"Now that we've seen blood, there's no hope of settling this peacefully today." Liu Zun took a step forward, his eyes full of coldness.

The old soldiers of the Northern Palace took a step forward.

Although there were few people around Liu Daogui, none of them was afraid of him.

"Everyone, retreat. General Liu is no enemy of our Cao family." Cao Ji shouted to the soldiers.

But no one moved.

"Yeah!" Cao Ji looked at Cao Tengyun.

But Cao Tengyun looked at Liu Daogui with a changeable look in his eyes.

Barking dogs don't bite, and dogs that bite don't bark.

Cao Tengyun has never been a pushover.

The northern land has always been dependent on whoever is stronger.

Murong Chui was famous throughout the world. Perhaps influenced by Fu Jian, he had a more generous character and was more tolerant of those who submitted to him. There were also many powerful people from the Jin Dynasty within the State of Yan.

For example, the Youbei Pingyang clan and the Bohai Feng clan were both inferior aristocratic families during the Wei and Jin dynasties. After surrendering to the Former Yan, they not only held high positions and became ministers entrusted with the care of the young emperor, but also controlled military power and territory.

The Lanling prefect of Yan State was very attractive to the Cao family.
Liu Daogui's face changed, and he shouted at Cao Tengyun: "If the Cao family surrenders to the Suolu, today it will be either you or me who will die!"

The sound was so loud that the Cao family members around were frightened and trembled all over.

The momentum suddenly weakened by three points.

Even Cao Tengyun couldn't help but frown. People like him always have the desire but not the courage to do something evil. They only dare to play tricks behind the scenes. When the two armies really clash in a life-and-death battle, they become hesitant and look back.

Liu Daogui took advantage of his mentality.

However, no matter how much we use it, we are also prepared to fight to the death.

The courtyard was narrow and the Cao family's troops could not be deployed.

Once the action started, Liu Daogui could take the initiative and kill Cao Tengyun and Cao Ji with a random sword.

Since Cao Teng's army was seeking death, Liu Daogui had no choice but to send them on their way. Calculating the time, Liu Zhong and his men should have already entered the city.

Just when the situation was about to explode, an anxious female voice came from behind the soldier, "Aye, absolutely not!"

The crowd dispersed, and the young lady of the Cao family trotted forward, through the sea of ​​swords, and knelt before Cao Tengyun, tears streaming down her face. "The Murong family is ultimately a Hu people. Father betrayed the Jin Dynasty and joined the Hu people. The Cao family has cut off its retreat. Although Liu Laozhi's Northern Army will retreat, they can return. Attacking our Cao family is only a snap. Father has worked hard for more than ten years to finally find a place to live. If you make a mistake today, all your descendants will be gone. If Father insists on having his own way, your daughter will go first!"

After saying that, he rushed towards the shining blade without hesitation.

"No!"

Liu Daogui and Cao Ji shouted at the same time.

Fortunately, Cao Ji was skilled in martial arts and was quick to act and grabbed his sister.

Liu Daogui felt relieved. He never expected that the young lady from the Cao family would be so stubborn.

If it weren't for this pair of children, old man Cao Tengyun would have gone astray long ago.

No matter how much Liu Daogui said, the Cao family members around him could not hear much. However, the words spoken by the Cao family members themselves had a different effect. To them, it was simply deafening.

Cao Tengyun had the intention of surrendering to the enemy, but the other members of the Cao family were more or less inclined towards the Jin Dynasty.

Moreover, it had only been seven years since the Battle of Feishui. Among all the major forces in the world, the Jin Dynasty appeared to be the strongest.

"Bang!", one of the soldiers immediately dropped the weapon in his hand.

Although the others were still holding weapons, they were also slowly retreating.

Cao Tengyun looked around, and the fierceness in his eyes disappeared, as if he had changed his face, and turned into a begging expression, "Blame me for being possessed by the devil for a while, I hope you will join the army to save my Cao family..."

Cao Ji also looked over and said, "General, our Cao family knows we are wrong."

"It is a great virtue to admit one's mistakes and correct them. Qingguang Village has pleasant mountain scenery and is heavily guarded. I invite Master Cao to stay here temporarily and return to the city after repelling the enemy army." Liu Daogui was not in the mood to dwell on right and wrong; these were not important.

Cao Tengyun's face changed color again, "Humph, the price offered by General Liu is a bit too high!"

At the moment, both sides are evenly matched.

However, Liu Daogui had made up his mind. If he didn't control Cao Tengyun, he would not be able to control the Cao family. This man had no credibility at all and only cared about benefits. He would side with whoever gave him more.

"My father is old, so please ask Liu to join the army..."

Cao Ji was halfway through his plea when he heard the rumbling of footsteps and the shouts of soldiers outside. "Listen up, people of the Cao family! Cao Tengyun colluded with bandits and plundered Lanling. His crimes are heinous!"

Not only the Cao family lived in the city, but other people also lived there.

Even many members of the Cao family did not agree with what Cao Tengyun did.

Bandits are different from refugees and beggars. They have lost all conscience and are capable of committing all kinds of evil.

"Old Cao, whether you are going or not today is the decision now!" Liu Zun pointed his knife at Cao Tengyun's face.

At this moment, the sound of horse hooves could be heard. "Report to the army... Five thousand bandits are heading straight for the city!"

Liu Daogui frowned. They came so quickly. Speed ​​is of the essence in war. The thieves also knew that the key to controlling Lanling lies in the city of Prophecy and the Cao family!

Five thousand bandit troops are more than the combined forces of both sides. It is clear that they are here to capture them all in one fell swoop.

They don't differentiate between the Liu and Cao families...

"Father, you are wrong..." The young lady from the Cao family was still begging.

Cao Tengyun laughed heartily. "I've heard that the Liu family of Pengcheng is known for their fighting prowess. Why don't we join forces and defeat the enemy army first? Then we can discuss other matters."

"Bah, who the hell would join forces with you?" Liu Zun almost spit on his face.

Every failure is a learning experience. If you team up with Cao Tengyun, you may be betrayed or backstabbed at any time.

Liu Daogui said: "Today the Cao family has only one choice!"

(End of this chapter)