Three Kingdoms: The identity of the financial master behind the scenes was exposed by Cao Cao

The generals were frightened.

Cao Xing and other generals who had not expressed their stance were all frightened to the point of fear. Even if they wanted to surrender to Cao, they did not dare to say anything.

Seeing that Guan Yu used bloody methods to suppress the generals' desire to surrender to Cao, Chen Gong secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"General Guan's words are reasonable, but Cao's thieves are cruel and unkind. If we surrender to Cao, we will definitely die! Chen

Gong first agreed, and then said with a cup of his hands:"General Guan, I'm afraid Xiapi City can't be defended. Let's take advantage of the flood to recede and the Cao thieves have not yet attacked the city. We quickly built a raft to break out from the north gate and go." Let's go to Qingzhou and go to Prince Yuan."

He thought that Guan Yu just didn't want to surrender to Cao Cao, so he followed Liu Bei and defected to the Yuan family. There shouldn't be any objection.

Who would have thought.

Guan Yu slashed his bloody knife and said sternly:"I will neither surrender to Cao Cao nor abandon the city. I I have to lead you to defend Xiapi until my brother moves in for reinforcements!"

Chen Gong changed his face in astonishment.

Guan Yu's answer was completely beyond his expectation.

"General Guan, now is not the time to be impulsive."

"Cao's thieves flooded Xiapi, the morale of the army was shattered, and the city walls collapsed. We were unable to hold on for ten days."

"It is no longer possible to defend, and the best strategy is to break out."

Chen Gongji persuaded him again.

Guan Yu frowned deeply, but he didn't know in his heart that there was little hope of defending Xiapi.

However, he remembered that Liu Bei had told him before leaving that he must defend Xiapi.

The city of Xiapi is As long as Xiapi City is in hand, he can order the counties of Xuzhou to defeat Cao Cao in the future.

With this city, Liu Bei will have the opportunity to make a comeback and regain Xuzhou.

Now Liu Bei plans to eliminate Lu Bu and finally takes back Xiapi , if death is in his hands, how can he have the face to face Liu Bei!

Therefore, even if there is little hope, Guan Yu will defend Xiapi

"All I know is that my brother asked me to wait for ten days until he returns."

"Even if the city is now destroyed, I will never abandon the city and run away!

Guan Yu resolutely rejected Chen Gong's proposal.

Chen Gong was irritated by Guan Yu's pedantic obsession.

He sternly rebuked:"Guan Yunchang, do you understand the principle of refusing to grant orders to foreigners? You obviously can't abide by them." Stay, why are you stupid enough to defend it and lose your life in vain!"

"I do not care!"

"In short, this is my brother's order. Even if he asks me to die, I, Guan Yu, will not hesitate!"

Guan Yu roared wildly, and his red face was so contorted that it was terrifying.

He raised his Qinglong knife and said sternly:"I, Guan Yu, will defend Xiapi to the end, and you will defend Xiapi with me. Who dares to say anything about surrendering to Cao Cao or abandoning the city? If you run away, don't blame me for being ruthless under the knife!"

The bloody blade was only an inch away from the door in front of Chen Gong.

As long as Guan Yu raised his hand, he could be cut into two pieces.

Chen Gong was frightened and took two steps back in shock. He looked almost crazy in shock. Guan Yu didn't dare to question anymore.

Cao Xing and other old generals like Lu Bu were all frightened by Guan Yu's power, and they didn't dare to take a breath.

Guan Yu put away his sword and shouted:"What are you still doing? Lift the earth and stones, fill the gaps, and prepare to fight to the death to defend the city!"

The garrison officers and soldiers woke up in shock. No one dared to disobey Guan Yu's order and act in a hurry.

…

The rolling floods have continued for two full days.

Guan Yu did not hesitate to force the people of Xiapi to go to the city to carry earth and fill it up.

Even so, the four-door city wall made of earth cracked and collapsed everywhere under the immersion of the flood.

The west city wall facing the flood even collapsed with a hole one foot wide.

Guan Yu mobilized 3,000 people and fought hard all night before he managed to seal the collapsed gap.

It was getting bright and clear, and the flood finally subsided slightly.

Just when Guan Yu was about to breathe a sigh of relief, Cao Jun's offensive had already begun.

Outside the west gate.

Cao Cao gave an order, and tens of thousands of Cao's troops rode on the bamboo talismans that had been tied up in advance and followed the water to the city.

Taking advantage of the rising water level, Cao Jun was no more than two people high from the city wall, and could climb up the city wall with bare hands without even using a ladder.

The siege begins.

The divine arm bow was activated, and countless arrows rained down like locusts, overwhelmingly attacking the city.

Countless officers and soldiers of Cao's army scrambled to climb towards the top of the city.

In the blink of an eye, the city wall that stretched for a hundred steps was covered with Cao Jun.

Guan Yu ran back and forth, scolding the panicked defenders, and desperately resisted.

Cao Xing and other defenders seemed to be completely shocked by Guan Yu's killing. Facing the fierce attack of Cao Jun, they did not collapse at the first touch.

To no avail.

How could a mere two thousand panic-stricken troops withstand the onslaught of tens of thousands of Cao's troops?

In less than half an hour, Cao Jun broke through everywhere along the city line.

Cao's troops who climbed to the top of the city were like tigers and wolves, slashing at the defenders whose fighting spirit had collapsed.

Blood dyed the sky above West City red.

Guan Yu raised his sword and lowered it. He raised and lowered his sword, and he killed countless Cao soldiers to the ground. pity.

Even if he has the martial arts skills to defeat thousands of enemies, it is difficult for him to reverse the defeat by himself.

"General Guan, please forgive me for risking my life to remonstrate. We can't hold Xiapi City anymore. Let's abandon the city and break out!"

Fu Shiren, the general, tried to persuade him.

Guan Yu was furious, put the Qinglong Sword on his neck, and shouted angrily:"I have said that anyone who dares to abandon the city will be immediately executed. How brave you are!"

Fu Shiren fell to his knees with tears streaming down his face.

"General Guan is now the only support for the lord. If he is lost in Xiapi City, who will assist the lord to support the Han Dynasty?"

"The general is not greedy for life and is afraid of death. The general just wants to persuade the general to put the lord's great cause first!"

Fu Shiren grasped Guan Yu's weakness and persuaded him hard.

Guan Yu's heart froze, and the anger on his face disappeared in an instant.

"He's right, I can't die, brother still needs me!"

"The eldest brother has lost his third brother. He can't lose me again. I, Guan Yu, can never be here!"

After Guan Yu comforted himself, he put away the Qinglong Sword and shouted in a low voice:"Quickly order our direct troops to follow me to break out from the north gate. Fu

Shiren breathed a sigh of relief, but asked:"General Guan, what should Chen Gong, Cao Xing and the others do? Do you want to send an order for them to break out of the encirclement together?""

Guan Yu turned around and looked at Lu Bu's old men who were fighting to the death, but there was only indifference in his eyes.

"They are all subordinates of the slaves of the three surnames, and they are all capricious. Since they will not be loyal to their brothers, let them fight to the death with Cao Cao!"

Guan Yu snorted coldly, got on his horse and drove away.

Fu Shiren shuddered, so he had to get on his horse and follow Guan Yu.

…

On the high ground outside the city, Cao Ying.

Cao Yuan was sitting outside the tent, sipping the crucian carp soup that Xiao Qiao had just cooked, and admiring Cao's army's siege battle in the distance.

A battle flag with the word Cao has been raised over the west gate

"Husband, our army has attacked the city gate!"

"Your plan to flood Xiapi was really a stroke of genius, allowing uncle to defeat Xiapi so easily."

Xia Houjuan clicked his tongue in admiration and looked at Cao Yuan with admiration.

Cao Yuan sighed:"What a pity, the big-eared thief went to Yuan Tan for help first, allowing him to escape.

Xiahou Juan said:"Although Liu Bei escaped, Chen Gong, Guan Yu and others are trapped in Xiapi City. None of them can escape.""

"Guan Yu will not sit still and wait for death. Cao

Yuan smiled coldly and asked,"Has our uncle arranged for men and horses to intercept in the direction of the north gate?"

Xia Houjuan said hurriedly:"After listening to my husband's reminder, my uncle has sent Zhao Zilong and his red horse followers to ambush in the north to prevent Guan Yu from escaping.""

"Zi Long? Cao Yuan's expression changed slightly,"

Sikong actually sent Zilong to intercept Guan Yu?""

"It's Zilong. He is the most powerful general in our Cao camp. Isn't it appropriate to send him to intercept Guan Yu?"

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Xia Houjuan's pretty face changed:"My husband is saying that Zilong might let Guan Yu go?""

Cao Yuan remained silent.

"My uncle has strict military discipline. If Zilong really lets Guan Yu go, his uncle will definitely deal with him with military discipline. What should he do then? Xia

Houjuan couldn't help but sweat for Zhao Yun.

Cao Yuan's thoughts changed and he said:"It's too late to ask Mr. Cao to replace him. My husband has no choice but to go there in person.""

Before Xia Houjuan could react,

Cao Yuan had already mounted his horse, led Xu Chu and a group of Yan Yun guards, galloped out of the camp, and headed straight to the north of Xiapi.