"Berda!"
Just as Sima Lang turned around and was about to leave, he suddenly heard Sima Fang call his name, "You are sick, don't participate in this matter again."
"ah?"
Sima Lang turned around and looked at Sima Fang, showing a look of doubt.
But Sima Fang did not explain and said to Sima Kui: "Jida, I will send your elder brother back to his room to rest. I will not be allowed to order me, and no one will be allowed to meet him."
"Father!"
"You won't go..."
Sima Kui walked to Sima Lang, who was stunned and said, "Brother..."
To be honest, he didn't expect that things would turn out like this. Sima Fang suddenly changed his face. Not to mention that Sima Kui didn't understand, even Sima Lang felt a little confused. However, Sima Lang was Sima Lang after all, and he vaguely guessed Sima Fang's intention.
"Father, do you want to..."
Sima Fang's eyes condensed, and a sharp look appeared.
Sima Lang said to his mouth and swallowed it back. He already understood! His father had obviously made up his mind and was about to work with Liu Chuang. Although Sima Lang felt that this was very dangerous, since his father had made a decision, there must be his reason.
The reason why he was seized was not because he was afraid that Sima Lang would betray the family.
To put it bluntly, this is also a means of protecting Sima Fang. If he fails to get things done, it will not have much to do with Sima Lang. After all, Sima Lang was detained by him, and I believe that Cao Cao will not pursue it after he knows it. In this way, the Sima family can be safe... Of course, if Sima Fang wins, Sima Lang will not have the worries of fate. On the contrary, he can still serve Liu Chuang, which is called everyone's happiness. But the wealthy families of aristocratic families will never do anything to do... After all, Sima Lang is a backup plan left by Sima Fang, and it is also a small preparation for the future of the Sima family.
As the eldest son of the Sima family, how could Sima Lang not understand what his father was thinking?
Sima Lang did not resist Sima Fang's arrangement. Instead, he bowed and followed Sima Kui out of the room...
"Father, what should we do?"
Sima Fang straightened his chest, took a deep breath and said, "Immediately, please come to Uncle Liu."
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Guanzhong, Mei County.
The Xiliang army besieged the city for five days, and the offensive became more and more fierce.
Cao Zhen struggled to support it, but he was unable to do so... The walls of Ji County collapsed in many places. If Cao Zhen hadn't reacted in time, I would have been afraid that the Xiliang army would have attacked the city long ago. But he knew very well that the Xiliang army would not last long. The Xiliang army's offensive was too fierce, and the Cao army could not resist at all. Not to mention that the Xiliang army invested a large number of winch crossbows, which had caused Cao army's morale to freezing point... But Xu Shu personally supervised the battle, and Huang Zhong, Xiahou Lan's father-in-law and son-in-law joined forces to launch attacks one after another, which made Cao army in the city feel unbearable.
Mei County is an important town in the Wei River.
However, because Xiahou Yuan had previously stationed troops in Baixian County, he drew a large amount of supplies and hoarded them in Yumi.
Now that Yu Mi has lost its war, all the food and supplies are in the hands of the Xiliang army. The Xiliang army turned around and attacked Ji County with Cao's army's baggage. It is depressing to think about it. The most important thing is that Ji County has poor food and grass, and the arrows are almost exhausted. Although Cao Zhen is good at fighting, in this case, it is hard for a good cook to cook without rice. The soldiers suffered heavy casualties and their morale was low; there was no food and supplies in the city, so how can we stick to this?
Fortunately, at this time, Yang Xiu led his troops to rescue him.
After he sent people into the city to contact Cao Zhen, Cao Zhen suddenly led his troops to break through on the eighth day after the Xiliang army besieged the city...
The Han army was caught off guard and was killed by Cao Zhen.
After receiving the news, Xiahou Lan immediately led her troops to pursue him, but she was ambushed by Yang Xiu on the way. If Huang Zhong had not arrived in time, he would have almost died on the banks of the Weishui River.
After this battle, Cao Zhen and Yang Xiu joined forces and retreated to Wugong.
The Xiliang Army entered Mei County and underwent a brief rest.
After Xu Shu and Huang Zhong and others discussed, they decided to divide the troops into two groups. He ordered Wei Yan and Yang Hua to lead a group of troops and approach Maoling. Xu Shu personally led the army, taking Huang Zhong as the vanguard, and the troops were exercising martial arts. At this time, Cao Zhen and Yang Xiu had just entered Wugong County, and Cao Zhen was still in shock. The situation today was too dangerous... If Yang Xiu had not responded in time, he would have died on the road.
"Dezu, I really want to thank you this time!"
After Cao Zhen washed up, he recovered his energy.
He invited Yang Xiu to the Central Army tent, and even expressed his gratitude to Yang Xiu...
Yang Xiu smiled slightly, "Everyone is working for Mr. Cao, how can you express gratitude?
However, although we have retreated to martial arts, the Xiliang army will never give up. It will take a short time to reach the city. Now that Guanzhong is short of troops, Jingzhao Yin is recruiting troops in Chang'an, and it is unlikely that he will send reinforcements. If we retreat again, it will be Huaili... Zidan. We have no way out now. We can only defend martial arts and last ten days and half a month. There will be no turning point."
"Ten days and half a month?"
Cao Zhen smiled bitterly and said, "Dazu, I am not destroying your platform. With the garrison of Wugong County, I may not be able to hold on for half a month.
You have never seen their winch crossbow, and its power is amazing.
With one shot and three arrows, the iron armor can penetrate within three hundred steps. The city walls of Mei County may not be as strong as Hangu Pass, but they are also considered strong. However, under the attack of the winch crossbow, it can't be resisted in just three days. If I hadn't prepared in advance, I might have broken the city long ago. Therefore, if I want to defend my martial arts, it would be difficult to achieve such persistence alone. We still need to cooperate sincerely with you and me."
Yang Xiudao: "This is naturally. When I came, Zixiao ordered me to obey Zidan's orders."
"Hey, at this time, who will obey whom?
I mean, we should divide our troops into two groups. If you lead your troops to stick to martial arts, I will throw the cavalry outside to respond, so that the Xiliang army cannot attack with all their strength. If they are allowed to attack with all their strength, I am afraid we will not be able to resist it."
After hearing this, Yang Xiu nodded repeatedly...
"Since that's the case, Zidan might as well have a good rest. I'll be patrolling the city tonight.
When Ming said, Zidan left the city and I came to guard the city, what do you think?"
To be honest, Cao Zhen was exhausted after eight days of perseverance in Ji County.
Although this is not the first time he has served as the chief general, the Xiliang army he faces this time is more than any other opponent. During the eight days, Cao Zhen was worried and had no chance to rest well. Now he is temporarily safe, and Cao Zhen also feels inexplicably tired.
So after dinner, Cao Zhen went back to rest.
Before resting, he handed over the military talisman to Yang Xiu and asked Yang Xiu to inspect the city defense on his behalf.
Yang Xiu naturally agreed happily...
It was night, Cao was really tired!
He slept soundly when he lay down, and he slept very sweetly. I don’t know how long he had slept, but suddenly a hint of alert came to his heart.
When I opened my eyes, I saw the room was brightly lit.
He clearly remembered that he blew off the light before going to bed, how could he be...
Cao Zhen was so excited that he was so angry that he instinctively wanted to sit up, but was shocked to find that he was tied up by a rope.
"Dezu, what do you mean?"
When Cao Zhen saw Yang Xiu sitting aside, he was shocked and shouted sternly.
But Yang Xiu smiled slightly, "Don't worry, Zidan, I have no intention of harming you... It's just that the lord gave the order, and Xiu had to obey the order."
"How is it possible... why did the lord take me?"
"Haha, why can't the lord take you? Anyone who is an enemy of the lord can be captured.
Zidan, if it weren't for the lord's order, I wouldn't let you ruin your surname, you would have been in a different place at this time... If you have any questions, he said that when he saw his lord, he could ask by himself. As long as you stay here honestly, I can guarantee that you won't make things difficult for you."
Cao Zhen suddenly fell silent!
"Who is your lord?"
He remembered something. Yang Xiu always called Cao Cao "Duke", but never called Cao Cao "Lord".
He suddenly said the word "lord" now, and it must be Cao Cao.
Thinking of this, Cao Zhen calmed down and looked at Yang Xiu with a cold look.
"My lord is naturally the Emperor's uncle of the Han Dynasty, the Emperor's General Liu of the Han Dynasty... Otherwise, Zidan thought, who would be my lord?"
After hearing this, Cao Zhen did not show any surprise.
He stared at Yang Xiu, and sighed softly after a while, "Since that's the case, why don't you kill me on the way? But you want to go and save me?"
Yang Xiudao: "I am filial to my son and I am obeying martial arts, but in fact I am guarding me.
Although I came to martial arts, I had no orders from the Tiger Talisman, so I could not mobilize my military troops at all. Zidan, you have been cautious all the way. If you are not sure, how dare I do it easily? I have been waiting for Zidan, you hand over the tiger Talisman to me, so that we have a chance.
Nowadays, all the Wugong City are controlled by our private soldiers of the Yang Mansion.
Your troops, martial arts and horses were all transferred out of the city to guard by me... It is precisely because of this that I dared to attack you."
"Why?"
Cao Zhen suddenly roared.
But Yang Xiu was angry, "Cao Cao, a traitor, everyone can kill him."
My Yang family is a loyal and martyr. My father is more loyal to the court and accompanied the emperor to escape from Chang'an... Cao thief was deeply favored by the country, but he did not want to serve the country. He welcomed the emperor to Xudu and regarded it as a puppet. He was even more harmful to the old ministers who accompanied the emperor back then.
My father was not interested in opposing Cao thieves, and what he did was all out of public heart.
However, Cao Cao actually slandered my father as a rebel under the guild by using Yuan Shu to rebel, and was even arrested for being severely questioned and bullied. Although my father escaped from heaven later, he was seriously ill. This national hatred is also family hatred! If I don’t rebel against you, Cao, can you still be loyal to you, Cao?"
Of course, Cao Zhen knew about the fact that Man Feng had arrested Yang Biao back then.
only……
He suddenly smiled bitterly, "Da Zu, could Liu Chuang be the wise ruler? This man is ambitious and is afraid he has bad intentions towards the Han Dynasty."
Yang Xiu laughed!
“So what?”
"What?"
Yang Xiudao: "Uncle Liu is a relative of the Han Dynasty and is also the uncle of his son today.
He was the descendant of Emperor Gaozu, and was completely different from your Cao family. If the emperor's uncle was really talented and wise, what would it be wrong to do the decree and establish a decree? The matters of the royal family are all the affairs of the royal family. What does it have to do with you and me? This world is still the world of the Han Dynasty, and this country is still the country of Emperor Gaozu.
That's enough!"
Cao Zhen was stunned by Yang Xiu's words and didn't know how to refute them.
After a long time, he gritted his teeth and said, "Ancestor De, what you do now, aren't you afraid of causing disasters to destroy the family?"
Yang Xiu's eyes narrowed and he said softly: "The disaster of extermination? I'm afraid that Cao Zixiao will not be able to protect himself now... Did Zidan not discover that Zhao Yun and Zhao Zilong, the general under the lord, have been completely uninformed since he attacked Guanzhong? I think he has arrived in Hongnong at this moment."
Chapter completed!