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

Cao Yuan actually asked him to resist Liu Bei?

What's happening here?

Liu Xie was confused and couldn't understand Cao Yuan's intention at all.

"Ziyou, didn't you speculate that he secretly colluded with Liu Bei and cooperated internally and externally to seize power? How could you let him defend the enemy?"

Xia Houyuan looked puzzled.

"Uncle Miaocai just does what he is told!"

"Immediately seal the four gates and no one is allowed to leave the city. Liu Bei must not be informed that we have returned to Xudu."

"Also, please ask uncle Yuan Rang to rush to the south gate and lead the Xudu garrison to resist the enemy."

Cao Yuan issued a series of orders again.

Although Xiahou Yuan had doubts, Cao Cao had ordered in advance that all matters in the capital should be subject to Cao Yuan's decision, and Xiahou Dun and his brothers should be at Cao Yuan's disposal.

He did not dare to ask more questions. , act immediately as ordered

"Your Majesty, the situation is urgent. Please come to the city quickly."

Cao Yuan made a gesture of invitation to Liu Xie.

Liu Xie smiled and said:"Cao's military advisor has a clever plan, and General Xiahou's military strategy is outstanding. With the two of you, you can resist Liu Bei, so there is no need for me to go. Nothing can be done"

"Your Majesty summoned Liu Bei. Shouldn't Your Majesty send him away?"

Cao Yuan asked with a sneer.

Liu Xie was stunned and hurriedly defended:"Advisor Cao misunderstood. All this was done by Dong Cheng. I have no idea where Liu Bei was summoned."

"Well, even if His Majesty hadn't summoned Liu Bei, His Majesty would have gone to the city in person to scare the big-eared thief!"

Cao Yuan refused to listen to his explanation and insisted on letting him go to the city.

Liu Xie was squeaking and wanted to shirk.

Cao Yuan was impatient and said in a deep voice:"Your Majesty has repeatedly shied away, but he just refused to go to the city to deal with it. Liu Bei, what do you want?"

The anger was already evident in this voice.

Liu Xie's figure trembled, and he did not dare to shirk anymore. He could only say:"In that case, I will go to the city in person to boost the morale of the soldiers."

Only then was Cao Yuan satisfied, and he personally escorted him to the south gate. It was five miles south of Xudu.

The Jingzhou army of more than 20,000 people marched towards Xudu with a strong wind and fierce fire.

Liu Bei rode his horse and whipped his whip in high spirits.

"At this time, Dong Cheng should have launched a mutiny as promised, killed Xiahou Dun, and captured Xudu"

"Once the lord's army arrives, they can easily enter the city and control the situation in Xudu"

"When the emperor is in hand, the lord raises his arms and calls out, all the counties south of Xudu will spread the message and it will be decided!"

Xu Shu, who was running at full speed, sketched a blueprint for Liu Bei.

Liu Bei's eyes were filled with excitement, and he said happily:"Immediately pass the order to Kong Ming's military advisor. As soon as I enter Xudu, I will immediately lead the main army to the north. I must arrive within seven days. Maybe everyone will agree!"

"Don't worry, my lord, our army is ready to go. As long as the lord gives the order, Kong Ming will lead his army north to Xudu."

Xu Shu comforted him with a smile.

According to Zhuge Liang's plan, Liu Bei led 20,000 light troops from Runan to the north and attacked Xudu to control the emperor as quickly as possible.

Then, Zhuge Liang led the main army to go north via Wancheng, Open the Nanyang Avenue and join forces with Liu Bei at the foot of Xudu City.

The emperor is in control, Xudu is in control, and 80,000 troops are in hand. Even if Cao Cao returns to the south, he will have enough confidence to fight with him.

At the end of the field of vision ahead, the towering outline of Xudu City has been Faintly looming.

Zhuge Liang's clever plan is only one step away from success.

Liu Bei was greatly refreshed, raised his whip and shouted:"The whole army is speeding up. Within half an hour, my army will enter Xudu!""

The fighting spirit of the 20,000-strong army was high and they rushed northward.

At dusk, the army arrived at the South Gate.

The situation at the South Gate made Liu Bei's excitement turn into uneasiness.

The city gate did not open, and Dong Cheng did not open it as promised. , personally went out of the city to welcome him into the city.

On the contrary.

On the top of the city, the battle flag with the word"Cao" was still flying.

More than a hundred Cao troops were in full formation, as if they were facing a formidable enemy.

"Could it be that Dong Cheng’s mutiny failed?"

Liu Bei changed his color slightly and looked at Xu Shu.

Xu Shu said:"Dong Cheng acted carefully and he should not fail. Maybe he was just on guard against the nearby Cao army rushing for reinforcements and did not dare to attack the city easily."

"What Yuan said bluntly makes sense."

Liu Bei then called the army to form an array. Under the protection of hundreds of personal guards, he approached the city.

He took a deep breath and said loudly:"Liu Bei has been ordered to come to serve the king. Where is Uncle Dong Guo? Please let him go quickly. I enter the city."

On the south gate tower.

Xiahou Dun winked, and the soldiers carried a wooden stake to the battlements.

Liu Xie, wearing a dragon robe, had his hands tied to the wooden stake behind his back, and appeared in front of the Jingzhou army.

The emperor suddenly When he appeared, the Jingzhou army immediately started talking.

Liu Bei's expression also changed, and he looked at Xu Shu in surprise.

Xu Shu also looked blank and couldn't guess what was going on.

According to the agreement, the emperor should be in the palace, waiting for him to enter the city. It was only right to meet the emperor.

Now the emperor unexpectedly appeared at the south gate, which made Liu Bei at a loss.

But when Xiahoudun also appeared next to the emperor, Liu Bei's expression changed drastically.

Xiahoudun was still alive.

He also appeared in the emperor's presence. Around.

This means that Dong Cheng’s defeat will definitely lead to failure!

"Big-eared thief!"

"The traitor Dong Chengna conspired to rebel and mutiny, but he has been eliminated by this general!"

"Do you think that by secretly colluding with him, you can take advantage of the opportunity to attack Xudu? You are really just dreaming!"

Xiahou Dun sarcastically waved his hand.

More than ten heads were immediately thrown down from the city tower and hung under the city gate.

The bloody heads were none other than Dong Cheng, Zhong Ji, Prince Fu, etc. The heads of Han ministers.

Liu Bei was horrified.

He never expected that Dong Cheng's defeat would lead to a defeat.

It was a complete defeat.

All the ministers who participated in the mutiny were killed by Xiahou Dun!

"Didn’t Dong Cheng and the others act carefully? Why did they fail? Liu

Bei clenched his fists and gritted his teeth secretly.

On top of the city,

Xiahou Dun turned his eyes to Liu Xie and said in a deep voice:"Your Majesty, it's your turn to speak. You know what to say when Zi You tells you.""

Liu Xie didn't dare to disobey, so he had to show the emperor's majesty and take a deep breath.

"I only pretended to condone Dong Cheng's rebellion, but I ordered Xiahou Yuanrang to lead his army to put down the rebellion and kill Dong Cheng and other rebels!"

"Liu Bei, I knew you were ambitious, and you colluded with the traitor Dong Cheng in an attempt to kidnap me and pass the throne of Han Dynasty to you!"

"Even if my country and the country are passed on to Duke Cao, I will never pass them on to you, the scum of the Liu family!"

Liu Xie's voice was fierce, and he exposed Liu Bei's ambition in front of thousands of soldiers.

Liu Bei's eyes widened, his face was shocked, and he froze on his horse, thinking that he was hallucinating.