Three Kingdoms: Conquer Wu from Maicheng with Cavalry and Swords, Don't Fall Behind

The night was still and quiet, save for the sounds of voices and the neighing of horses. Yu Jin escorted Yi Ji to the Grand Commander's camp that very night. Meeting with an envoy from an enemy state in private was a grave taboo. He had to deal with it swiftly; not a moment could be wasted.

The camp was teeming with spies from Eastern Wu. If Yu Jin showed the slightest negligence, someone would surely report it to Lü Meng. Given his current sensitive position, he would be in deep trouble.

Her hair was disheveled, and her eyes were filled with tears.

"The most painful thing in the world is for a wise person to watch a fool do something stupid! I have failed today, and you can laugh at me all you want, but Eastern Wu has no sense of honor."

"No matter what Lü Meng promises you, it's all meaningless. You're so loyal, how can you face the King of Wei? You've served the King of Wei for thirty years, how come you're not as good as Pang De in times of crisis!"

"Now you debase yourself like this, serving Eastern Wu like a servant. Yu Jin, you're not even as good as a dog! Take a good look at how the scholars of Jiangdong view you. Are you cutting off your own path?"

Yu Jin swung his whip, and with a loud "crack," it struck Yi Ji across the face.

"Shut up! Shut up! I was defeated at Fancheng, like a stray dog, forced to feign compliance with Guan Yu. I hate him, I hate him to death. If it weren't for him, how could I have fallen to this state?"

"I could have served King Wei well, living a life revered by all. Who turned me into this wretched state, neither human nor ghost? It was Guan Yu. I wish I could eat his flesh and sleep on his skin!"

"With only a few hundred soldiers left from Maicheng, how can they possibly fight against the Grand Commander? You want me to abandon everything and join Guan Yu? I'd have to be out of my mind to fall into a latrine."

Yi Ji looked up to the sky and wept, not out of fear of death, but because he felt ashamed before his lord. He hadn't even had a chance to warn his lord before he died so ignominiously.

Yu Jin walked into Wu's camp with his head held high and chest out. This was his first meritorious service since his rescue, setting him apart from the others.

In his youth, he served the King of Wei and enjoyed such glory. After months of hardship, his hair turned completely white, like a candle flickering in the wind.

This time, we must prove ourselves.

Outside the tent, Yu Fansu stood waiting, his eyes piercing: "Yu Jin, you've only caught a petty thief, a petty thief who delivered himself to your door. What's there to be proud of?"

"You served Cao Cao for thirty years, yet you couldn't even keep your chastity and surrendered to Guan Yu. Now you want to show off in front of me? If it weren't for His Majesty taking you in and promoting you, you would still be in prison in Jiangling."

"To be loyal to one's duty, keep one's promises, and remain trustworthy—only a virtuous person can achieve these. You have merely fulfilled the duties of a subject; what is there to be proud of?"

Yu Jin clenched his fists, feeling as if his heart and lungs had been pierced. Yi Ji could say that, after all, they were enemies, and he believed he could withstand the pain.

What makes Yu Fan stand on?

"Bring Yi Ji in," Lu Meng said in a deep, authoritative voice, tinged with displeasure.

Yu Fan was too individualistic, which wasn't always a good thing. He was straightforward, unrestrained, knowledgeable, and dared to speak his mind; even Sun Quan couldn't handle him.

It is precisely because of this arrogance that those who are given a second glance by him feel honored.

A smart person won't be fooled, but a rough and uncouth martial artist like Fu Shiren is very susceptible to this kind of thing. Yu Fan's sweet talk made him feel like he'd found a kindred spirit, so he simply went along with it.

Fu Shiren's surrender was the only way to force Mi Fang to surrender.

Yu Fan was also a man of great use, and a great Confucian scholar from Jiangdong, so Lü Meng was very tolerant of him.

The soldiers fiercely escorted the Yi people away and then isolated them outside.

Yi Ji glanced at Yu Jin with disdain, as if to say: Look at your ugly appearance now.

Yu Jin raised his hand slightly, then lowered it again, lacking the courage to request to enter the tent. The Jiangdong youths were arrogant from beginning to end, but what exactly gave them the right to be so proud was something no one could fathom.

Lu Meng warmly greeted him, personally untied the ropes from Yi Ji's clothes, and held Yi Ji's hand tightly.

"His Majesty once mentioned you to me, saying that when you were sent as an envoy to Eastern Wu, you were elegant and courteous, and were respected by the world. I have always admired you."

This handshake sent a shiver down the spines of the surrounding soldiers; it truly showed respect and courtesy.

Yi Ji loosened his muscles and bones, his gaze open and honest, already resigned to death:

"Does the Grand Commander know the principle of 'if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold'? Shu is the lips, and Wu is the teeth."

"Now that I think about it, history books are really amazing. A person's entire life can be summarized in just a few sentences. Many people can't even leave their names in history books. No one knows them in the long river of history. Only a few stories can be known to future generations."

"The Grand Commander has made his mark on history, but what kind of mark? History serves as a mirror, a lesson; if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold!"

The sound of hooves rang out, and a scout galloped up to report loudly: "Reporting to the Grand Commander, Guan Yu broke through to the north a quarter of an hour ago."

Gan Ning's eyes blazed like torches: "Hahaha, Yi Ji, you're already a pawn abandoned by Guan Yu. Guan Yu is known for his unwavering loyalty, but in the face of life and death, he's nothing but a villain!"

Yi Ji silently shed tears, his heart filled with unspeakable bitterness. The Eastern Wu had laid numerous ambushes in the north, a fact known to the lord; a breakout from the north was impossible.

Lord Jun did this to cover for him and persuade Yu Jin.

All of Maicheng's hopes were pinned on him; how could it not be a heavy burden?

Now we have failed, utterly and completely failed. I cannot get any reinforcements. Losing my chastity is a small matter, but failing my lord is a great matter.

A scholar will die for one who understands him.

Yi Ji suddenly reached out for Lü Meng's sword, but Lü Meng caught him in one move, causing him to stumble as he turned around.

The armored soldiers drew their swords, pointing them at Yi Ji, their anger barely contained.

Lu Meng's neck muscles bulged, becoming as thick as his head: "Sir, why do you do this?"

Yi Ji's frail body was no match for him, and he was completely suppressed and unable to move. A sense of powerless grief welled up from the bottom of his heart.

Gan Ning rose, donning his helmet, and said bluntly, "Grand Commander, I have no time to play games with you here. Give me a thousand soldiers to ambush and kill Guan Yu."

Lu Meng resolutely raised his arm and declared, "Order the three armies to ambush and kill Guan Yu, regardless of his life or death."

Wu's army moved out in a grand procession, their armor clanging. Long lines of torches stretched out from the camp.

"They've just finished fighting during the day, and now they're up again in the middle of the night. It's really annoying."

puff--

Gan Ning swiftly swung his blade, severing a head, which he skillfully hung on the horse's head, and said fiercely:

"Who dares to undermine the morale of our troops? Who dares?"

The soldiers fell silent, touching their necks, which were ice-cold.

Gan Ning, arrogant and domineering, said: "How do you compare to Gan Ning, who is favored by our lord? I, Gan Ning, hold the rank of General of the Vanguard and enjoy all the riches and honors, yet I am not afraid of death. Why are you the only ones afraid of death? Have you not had enough time to enjoy your good days?"

Wu Jun remained silent, and no one dared to object, as they hurried on their way.

Gan Ning was halfway there when he heard that Zhu Huan, Ling Tong, Ding Feng, Xu Sheng, and several other troops had already taken the lead.

"There's only one piece of meat, and so many dogs are fighting over it. Aren't you worried?"

Before long, another messenger arrived to report that General Zhou Tai had arrived with his troops.

The tigers have arrived.

They donned armor and carried weapons, guarding the carriage of the Marquis of Wu, displaying their majesty, and when they faced the enemy in battle, their might was unstoppable.