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

Jizhou, Liyang City.

The sound of killing was loud and the sound of drums was like thunder.

Along the city line, there are dense cloud ladders, and countless Cao Jun soldiers are fighting bravely to attack the city.

Under Liyang City, Cao Jun's offensive was fierce.

On the Yellow River, warships were transporting tens of thousands of Cao's troops, arriving on the north bank to join the siege.

"After capturing Liyang, the journey to Yecheng will be smooth."

"Yuan Shang has neither prestige nor great talent and strategy. He cannot withstand the advance of our army."

"Within a year, all four prefectures in Hebei were in Sikong's pocket. Guo

Jia smiled confidently and sketched a blueprint for Cao Cao.

Cao Cao was high-spirited and said with a bold smile:"Send the order and the whole army will attack Liyang. The first to reach the city will be rewarded heavily!""

The morale of Cao Jun's officers and soldiers was even higher, and the attack on the city became more fierce.

At this time, a messenger on horseback came galloping over.

"Report to Sikong, secret report from Jingzhou"

"Liu Bei rebelled and successfully raided Xiangyang, forcing Liu Biao to give up his position as Jingzhou Shepherd."

"The seven counties of Jingzhou have now been swallowed up by Liu Bei!"

Cao Cao changed his color slightly, and there was a bit of surprise on his face.

Liu Bei was ambitious and unwilling to be inferior to others. He had a plan to steal Jingzhou, and Cao Cao naturally knew it. What surprised Cao Cao was that Liu Bei could capture Jingzhou so quickly.

"Although Liu Biao is a self-defeating thief, he is not a mediocre person. How could Liu Bei steal his power so easily?"

Guo Jia's eyes were surprised, and he expressed the same surprise as

Cao Cao. Cao Yuan, who had been silent until now, sneered:"Liu Bei got the help of Wolong, threw away the burden of benevolence and righteousness, and stole Jingzhou from Liu Biao. What's all the fuss about?"

"Wolong?"

Cao Cao and Guo Jia looked shocked. It was obviously the first time they heard this name.

"Wolong's name is Zhuge Liang, and he is a disciple of Mr. Shui Jing, Sima Hui."

"This man is a man of uncanny calculations and the talents of a king. He is a rare genius in the world."

"Yuan guessed that it was this person's strategy that helped Liu Bei steal Jingzhou easily."

Cao Yuan looked calm and told the details of Zhuge Liang.

Cao Cao marveled and said:"To be praised so highly by you Ziyou, it seems that this Zhuge Liang is really great. Guo Jia said:"

Liu Bei is a powerful hero. Now that Wolong is assisting him and stealing Jingzhou, he is like a fish in water. It seems that after Sikong pacifies Hebei, the next step is to attack Jingzhou and destroy Liu Bei.""

"Filial piety makes sense. Cao

Cao was deeply convinced and raised his whip and said:"Send the order and ask the soldiers to attack the city with all their strength. The sooner Hebei is pacified, the sooner I can conquer Jingzhou southward.""

With his attitude, it was obvious that he did not intend to deal with Liu Bei for the time being.

Cao Yuan looked towards the south, his thoughts whirling, and his eyes gradually deepened.

Suddenly, a cold light flashed in his eyes

"Sikong, please speed up the Chima Yi from the south to help Xudu!"

Cao Yuan looked solemn and suddenly asked Cao Cao for orders.

Cao Cao was stunned and asked:"Why did Ziyou rush to help Xu Du all of a sudden?"

"With Zhuge Liang's wisdom, he must have been able to see that once Sikong pacified Hebei and the troops from the northern kingdom moved south, Liu Bei would be unable to compete with the corner of Jingzhou."

"It is certain that he will propose a plan to Liu Bei and take advantage of Sikong's Northern Expedition to lead his elite troops to Runan to attack Xudu."

"Sikong wants to pacify Hebei and cannot withdraw. Only Yuan Yuan personally returns to Xudu to ensure that Xudu is safe."

Cao Yuandao understood the reason.

Cao Cao's expression changed, he took a breath of cold air, and immediately became alert.

Xia Houyuan said:"Xu Du's eldest brother is in charge. Although there are not many soldiers and horses, if Liu Bei dares to attack, eldest brother is enough to defend Xu Du. , promptly report to Mengde for help. In my opinion, we might as well wait until then, and it may not be too late to send troops for reinforcements."

"What Miaocai said is absolutely true."

Cao Cao nodded slightly and breathed a sigh of relief.

Cao Yuan said:"If Yuan asked uncle to only deal with Liu Bei, Xudu would naturally be able to be defended, but if someone acts as Liu Bei's internal agent, that may not be the case."

"Internal response?

Cao Cao's eyes gathered together and he asked urgently:"Who is Ziyou referring to?""

"Besides the emperor, and Dong Cheng and his gang of Han ministers, who else could be there?"

Cao Yuan sneered.

Cao Cao's figure was shaken, and he suddenly realized that he couldn't help but shudder.

"What the military counselor said makes sense. The emperor has been dissatisfied with Sikong for a long time. If he secretly colluded with Liu Bei and ordered Dong Cheng and others to take the opportunity to launch a mutiny, and then they should cooperate internally and externally, I'm afraid General Yuan Rang would really be hard-pressed to deal with it!"

"Sikong, the military advisor reminded us that we must immediately return to the army to help Xu Ducai."

Guo Jia pointed out Cao Cao's worries and immediately offered advice.

Cao Cao did not dare to hesitate any longer and immediately shouted:"Zilong Miaocai listened to the order. You two must quickly speed up your red horses and follow Ziyou back south to increase defenses. Xudu!"

"promise!"

The second general accepted the order with great enthusiasm.

Cao Yuan led more than 3,000 red horse righteous followers, immediately crossed the Yellow River, and rushed towards Xudu day and night.

…

Two days later.

A beacon fire rose from Dong Cheng's mansion and rushed into the night sky.

The dead soldiers hidden everywhere immediately mobilized to attack key points in Xudu and launched a surprise attack at the same time.

For a moment, Xu Du was surrounded by beacon smoke, the sound of killings was loud, and in the blink of an eye, he was enveloped in blood mist.

Outside the Military Advisor's Mansion.

Zhong Ji was leading five hundred dead men to launch a frenzied attack on Cao Yuan's mansion.

As Cao Cao's mastermind, Cao Yuan has long been included in the emperor's blacklist and is a person who must be killed.

As soon as Dong Cheng launched the mutiny, he sent Zhong Ji and his army to attack the military advisor's mansion.

He took Cao Yuan's family members hostage and threatened Cao Yuan not to assist Cao Cao anymore. This was the emperor's intention.

"Boom boom boom!"

The soldiers carried wooden cones and rushed towards the gate of the mansion crazily.

The crossbowmen fired randomly into the mansion through the courtyard wall. In the courtyard of the mansion

,

Lu Lingqi and Xia Houjuan were commanding seven Yanyun guards and dozens of family soldiers. They guarded the door.

Mi Zhen, Zhang Chunhua, Xiao Qiao and Gan Mei retreated into the hall with the maids, panicking.

The door of the mansion gradually cracked under the repeated bombardment and could no longer hold up.

Xia Houjuan shouted to his family Soldiers, bring the wooden stakes and hold them firmly against the door of the house.

"Whoosh!"

An arrow roared from the air.

Xia Houjuan couldn't dodge and was hit by an arrow in the middle of her right arm.

She screamed in pain, staggered and fell down.

"younger sister! Lu

Lingqi was startled and rushed forward to help her.

Xia Houjuan ignored the arrow injury and gritted his teeth and said,"Don't worry about me. Go and block the door of the house. We must not let these rebels attack!""

The words have not yet fallen.

"Click!"

There was a loud noise.

The door of the mansion finally failed to hold up and was suddenly knocked open. The soldiers dispersed one after another, and the rebels rushed in. Zhong Ji rode his horse in and said coldly:"Mrs. Xiahou, the situation is over, give up quickly. Resistance, just surrender, otherwise don't blame me, I will slaughter all your women and children!"

"I bother! Xia

Houjuan stood up and cursed angrily:"Even if I die in battle, I will never fall into your hands so that you can threaten my husband. You are dreaming!""

"Don’t know how to praise! Zhongji's face darkened and he shouted:"

Then kill them all.""

A group of rebels swarmed up.

Lu Lingqi drew her halberd horizontally, stood in front of Xiahou Juan, and said sternly:"I am the daughter of Marquis Wen. If you think you have a long life, just let your horse come over!"

She mentioned Lu Bu's name, and the rebels present were immediately afraid and did not dare to step forward.

Zhong Ji was furious, drew his sword in his hand, and shouted:"She is a female, what is there to fear? Who dares to If you don’t do anything, kill!"

Under the threat of death, the rebels once again plucked up their courage and roared to attack again.

Lu Lingqi and Xia Houjuan looked at each other, with the same tragic determination in their starry eyes.

The two women had made up their minds and would rather die. They will not succumb to these rebels and become a drag on Cao Yuan.

Five hundred rebels are about to drown them.

Life and death are on the line.

"Anyone who dares to touch my woman is seeking death!"

A thunderous roar suddenly sounded outside the house, shocking all the rebels to the point of numbness.

Hearing that familiar voice,

Xia Houjuan and Lu Lingqi suddenly looked at each other, and ecstasy surged in their pretty faces..