Three Kingdoms: Cao Cao is stunned when he reveals his time-traveling identity.

Shameless! Absolutely shameless!

In all his years of life, Chen Gong had never seen such a shameless person!

Although he knew Cao Cao before, he was actually more restrained back then compared to now!

"Cao Mengde!"

"You shameless scoundrel! Don't you even blush when you lie?!"

Chen Gong was trembling with rage, his anger barely contained.

"Oh?"

"Then tell me, which of my statements was a lie?"

Cao Cao spoke slowly.

It's as if he's rediscovered that roguish charm he had in his youth.

"you!"

Chen Gong stared wide-eyed, but couldn't utter a single word.

Because he had no words to refute it!

Although Cao Cao's words were somewhat far-fetched, they were all facts!

Xuzhou was indeed captured from Liu Bei.

Chen Gong's face had turned a deep purplish-red, yet he couldn't utter a single word.

Cao Cao couldn't help but sneer inwardly:

"Thanks to Jingming."

"It brought back the feeling of my youth!"

This reason made Cao Cao's army's invasion of Xuzhou seem perfectly justified.

Just then, Cheng Yu also spoke up:

"The Imperial Uncle of the Great Han is currently suppressing the rebellion for the Great Han."

"Yet you have acted in such a manner!"

"Do you have anything else to say?!"

That one sentence was absolutely killer.

This made Chen Gong so angry that he almost vomited blood.

The feeling of being speechless is so painful.

"Today, I will rid the traitor on behalf of the Han Dynasty!"

Cao Cao frowned and roared angrily.

Having said that, he composed himself and calmly looked at Chen Gong, saying:

"Gongtai, we've known each other for many years."

"I can give you a chance."

"If you open the city gates yourself now, I can spare your life and that of your soldiers."

"You are so outstanding, and possess such foresight and strategic thinking, why not come and serve under me?"

"I'll forgive and forget, and treat you as an honored guest. How about it?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Gong's expression immediately changed.

He gritted his teeth and roared:

"You traitor Cao, you're delusional!"

"Even if I die, I will never associate with someone like you!"

"Men, close the city gates tightly and defend against Cao Cao's army!"

Chen Gong knew that Cao Cao had said those words.

This shows that he had reached the limit of delaying Cao Cao's army.

Right now, all we can do is pray that Liu Bei won't hold our past losses against us and will lead his troops to our aid.

"What a pity, what a pity."

"Chen Gongtai, such an excellent strategist, it's a pity that he cannot be used by me."

Cao Cao couldn't help but sigh softly.

Su Chen watched this clearly from the side.

This was the inevitable ending.

Chen Gong would never accept the olive branch offered by Cao Cao.

The two were never compatible.

Chen Gong was particularly resolute; he would rather be executed than agree to follow Cao Cao.

Seeing that Chen Gong had made up his mind, Cao Cao no longer hesitated.

He drew his Heaven-Slaying Sword from his waist and roared:

"All soldiers, listen to my command!"

"Break through Xuzhou!"

At his command, Cao Cao's soldiers stopped and began to march.

With renewed vigor, they raised their weapons and charged toward Xuzhou City.

At this point, Xuzhou City was merely at its last gasp.

Even without Cao Cao's army launching a full-scale attack, they were already unable to defend the city.

Chen Gong was well aware of this.

Even so, Chen Gong made his decision.

The city exists as long as the people live; the city dies when the people perish.

Keep going for as long as you can!

They would rather die than compromise with Cao Cao.

"Strategist, something terrible has happened..."

Just then, an armored soldier hurriedly ran up from below the city wall and said:

"Something terrible has happened!"

"Rumors have spread from somewhere in the city."

"They say Cao Sikong came to quell the rebels and save the people of Xuzhou!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Gong's face immediately darkened:

"Why should we care about such comments?"

"Even if the people of other cities might believe such nonsense, the people of Xuzhou certainly won't!"

"That Cao Cao, he's the man who slaughtered the people of Xuzhou!"

"The people of Xuzhou hate him to the core, how could they believe such remarks?"

"Hold the line! Every minute we can buy our way out is a victory!"

However, the armored soldier did not move at all.

"What, are you going to disobey military orders?"

Chen Gong knew that the situation was hopeless, but his soldiers had all followed Lü Bu for many years.

Logically speaking, they shouldn't have developed rebellious thoughts so quickly.

"Strategist, I dare not!"

"But... these rumors have now gained the trust of most of the gentry and commoners!"

"Right now, people in the city are already shouting loudly, saying..."

"Calling us traitors? Get out of Xuzhou City!"

"What?!"

This was a situation that Chen Gong had never expected.

He knew in his heart that he could not hold off Cao Cao's offensive with the small number of troops he had.

But as long as the entire city of Xuzhou is united as one, and the military and civilians work together.

At least it can last for two more days.

But he never expected that such rumors would spread in the city.

It even caused unrest within the city?!

"There must be someone pulling the strings behind this!"

Chen Gong gritted his teeth, then frowned:

"The Chen family, Chen Deng, Chen Yuanlong!"

"He left the city for Yanzhou a few days ago!"

"I'm afraid he's the one who did something about it!"

Chen Gong's guess was correct.

Chen Deng and Mi Zhu had just returned to Xuzhou City when they began their lobbying efforts.

With their silver tongues, they had already gained the support of most of the gentry.

In fact, everyone knew the truth.

At this time, Cao Cao attacked, and Chen Gong had no chance of winning.

They cared more about their own lives than who was the ruler of Xuzhou.

Now, we are truly under attack from both inside and outside.

The city of Xuzhou, which was originally impossible to defend, is now further divided between the military and the people.

"What a tragedy, what a pain!"

Chen Gong gave a bitter laugh and let out a long howl.

He knew in his heart that this situation was something Cao Cao had planned long ago.

He cannot defend Xuzhou.

"Lord Wen, I have failed your trust."

"I can't hold Xuzhou anymore..."

Two lines of clear tears fell from the corners of Chen Gong's eyes.

"boom!"

A deafening roar came from below the city.

Needless to say, the gates of Xuzhou had already been breached.

"My lords, our cause is now lost."

Chen Gong slowly stood up.

His once upright posture now appears slightly hunched.

Upon hearing this, the soldiers on the city wall also gave up resistance.

They all gathered around and looked at Chen Gong.

"Strategist, let's fight Cao Cao's army to the death!"

"Yes, killing one is no loss, killing two is a gain!"

"We can't let that traitor Cao Cao take Xuzhou so easily!"

"What should we do for the General?"

Those surrounding Chen Gong were all Lü Bu's personal guards.

Their loyalty to Lü Bu is self-evident.

"Where is General Cao Xing?"

Chen Gong looked around and frowned.

However, Cao Xing was nowhere to be seen.

"Never mind him."

Chen Gong waved his hand and said in a deep voice:

"Things have come to this point, and Cao Cao's army is now in high spirits. If we go there, it will only be a pointless death."

"Those who wish to follow me, draw your sword and commit suicide right here!"

"We would rather die than surrender!"

"If anyone is willing to surrender, I will not stop them; they may leave now!"

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