Chapter 45: The Fall of Wan City!

  Lü Rui led his troops out of Cao's military camp and arrived at the banks of the Yu River, then said to Murong Ping: "Murong Ping, do you know what I want you to do?"

  "Yes, Master Hou, I understand!"

  "Okay, be careful!"

  "Thank you, Lord Hou!" After finishing speaking, Murong Ping rode his horse and left Lü Rui's large army. Lü Rui led Dian Wei to continue galloping towards Xun Yu's big camp.

  "Your Lordship, it seems like General Xu's troops are up ahead?"

  Xu Huan? How did Xu Huan end up here? Lü Rui followed Dian Wei's pointing direction and took a look, it was indeed Xu Huan's army. Didn't he go to collect grain? How did he end up here?

  Lü Bu rode his horse forward and saw Xu Huang. He cupped his hands in respect and said: "General Xu!"

  Xu Huan also discovered Lü Rui, and after a moment's pause, he clasped his fists and said: "Master Hou, why are you here? Didn't you go to Wan City with Minister Si Kong?"

  Lü Rui shook his head and said: "Something's gone wrong, something's gone wrong!"

  Xu Huan hurriedly asked: "Lord Hou? What happened?"

  Lü Rui told Xu Huang about the affair between Cao and Zou, and Xu Huang listened, thought for a moment, then said: "Not good, milord! The master is in danger!"

  Wu Ziliangjiang is Wu Ziliangjiang, so soon thought of danger, Lv Rui can not fabricate news or seize power to save Cao Cao, this is a taboo, let alone? With Lv Rui's current strength, who will listen? Lv Rui has no choice but to use a roundabout method, reporting Cao Cao's misdeeds to Xun Yu, and with Xun Yu's wisdom, he can surely infer the danger!

  Lü Rui scratched his head and said: "General Xu, what are you talking about? Is there any danger to Zhongfu?" To pretend to be stupid, one must pretend to the end!

  "If the duke's aunt was bullied, what would the duke do?"

  "Kill him?"

  "If so, Master's life is in danger. I will immediately return to the camp and gather our troops, then head to Wan City. Lord, please hurry to General Xun's place to ask for reinforcements!"

  "Alright, General Xu, please hurry to Wan City!" After finishing speaking, Lü Rui continued to lead Dian Wei towards Xun Yu's military camp. Hehe, with Xu Gongming gone, at least they can hold out for a while!

  As dusk approached, Lü Bu finally arrived at Xun Yu's camp and rushed into the military tent. Xun Yu saw Lü Bu rushing in hastily and was taken aback, asking: "Lord Hou, what's the matter with such urgency?"

  "Zhongfu is in danger! General Xu says Zhongfu is in danger!"

  "What?" Xun Yu's hands slipped from his grasp as he listened.

  Xun Yu asked: "Lord Hou, what exactly happened?"

  Lü Bu's wife Cao and Zou Shi's affair was told again, Xun Yu slapped his thigh and suddenly changed his face, saying: "The lord is so confused!"

  "General? Why don't you think of a way to save Uncle Zhong?"

  Xun Yu heard this and immediately said: "Good! I will at once gather all the generals and lead an army to rescue our lord!"

  Xun Yu then ordered the scouts to pass on the order, ordering Cao Chun to lead the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry in a surprise attack on Wan City, creating chaos. Yue Jin, Li Dian, and Zhu Ling led the main army in three routes towards Wan City! By this time, it was already dusk.

  "Cao Mengde is too deceitful! I led my troops to surrender, and he actually humiliated the widow of my uncle!" Zhang Xiu flew into a rage upon hearing that his aunt had entered Cao's camp.

  Zhang Hua's eyes were red as he asked: "Wen He, is there a plan? Kill Cao Cao?"

  Jia Xu narrowed his eyes and said, "My lord, I have observed Cao's army for a long time. They are already showing signs of complacency after their recent victories. If our army makes secret arrangements and launches a surprise attack on Cao's camp at night, we can definitely defeat him!"

  Zhang Yi heard this and said: "Good! Let's follow Wen He's plan. I want Cao Mengde to die in Wan City!"

  Jia Xun cupped his hands and retreated, leaving the General's mansion. He looked up at the sky and said: "Cao Cao? Heaven's will cannot be violated, we still have to fight a battle? Let me see the prowess of your mighty lord of Yan Province! Is it possible for Jia Xun to surrender to you?"

  At night, the strong wind was howling through the forest near Wan City, but the sky was pitch black, and you couldn't see your fingers in front of you, with some fog. It's just as the saying goes: "A dark moon and strong winds are perfect for a midnight assassination." Zhang Liao's army began to approach Cao Cao's camp!

  Cao Ang was then in Cao's large camp, and Lü Yi's words had given him a wake-up call. The beauty causing the downfall of a country is something that often happens in history. Hadn't Cao messed with Zhang Miao's aunt? Wouldn't Zhang Miao take revenge? Thinking of this, Cao Ang broke out in a cold sweat, and hastily sent someone to Yu Jin's military camp to inform him to prepare for Zhang Miao's sudden attack.

  Lü Bu used the excuse of going to the city to purchase goods, and took a detour through Yu Jin's military camp. He told Yu Jin about Lü Bu's anger, and after hearing it, Yu Jin also had his own thoughts. He forbade his soldiers from drinking, and when Cao Ang sent another messenger to the camp, Yu Jin began making urgent preparations. Now Yu Jin has already set up a floating bridge! If an emergency occurs, Cao can cross the river and gain some time!

  The lady was still sleeping in the main account, holding a beauty, and no one dared to disturb her. After all, whether Zhang Yu was rebellious or not was still a question. If she misunderstood Zhang Yu, Cao would definitely be severely punished!

  Cao Ang stood outside Cao Cao's military tent, considering whether to speak to him. Cao Ang deeply knew his father's temperament, if he went in, he would get a beating!

  "Great General, it's not good! Zhang Xiu has led his troops to attack our camp!" Just as Cao Ang was hesitating, Zhang Xiu had already led the army to start attacking.

  Cao Ang drew his long sword and said: "Order Xu Chu to block the camp gate, while bringing over the prepared horses, quickly!"

  "Promise!"

  "Father!" Cao Ang also couldn't care about Cao's face anymore, and rushed into the big tent. At this time, his wife Cao and Zou Shi were only wearing their undergarments!

  Cao was also startled awake by the cries of "Kill him!", and seeing Cao Ang busy asking: "Zixiu, what's going on?"

  "Cao Ang clasped his fist and said: 'Father, Zhang Yi has rebelled!'"

  "What?" He was shocked, but quickly reacted. He had slept with someone else's aunt and heavily rewarded Zhang Xiu's subordinate. Zhang Xiu feared that Cao would go back on his word!

  Cao Ang looked at Cao and said, "Father, quickly follow me to rush out of the camp. I have already made an agreement with General Yu Jin that if anything goes wrong, General Yu will send someone to rescue us!"

  Cao nodded and said: "Alright, Zixiu, leave quickly!"

  "Master Cao? And what about me?" Zou Shi gazed at Cao with deep affection, but Cao rebuked her: "Aren't you coming with me? If Zhang Xiu catches up to us, we'll lose our lives!"

  "Right? Where's Rui'er?"

  "Father, Rui'er is angry with Father and has gone to Master Xun's place to report Father's wrongdoings!"

  Cao shouted loudly: "Good, well said!" Lü Yi went to tell Xun Yu about the situation, and Xun Yu would definitely send troops to rescue them.

  "Father?" Cao Ang said, stunned.

  "Go!"

  Cao Cao walked out of the big tent, Xu Chu had already prepared the horses. Cao Cao pointed at Cao Anmin and said: "Anmin, you protect Zou Shi, we're leaving!"

  "Father, please ride on the child's war horse, this horse is named Absolute Shadow, it can endure long-distance running and ensure father's safety!"

  Cao grasped Cao Ang's hand and said, "Zixiu!" With tears in his eyes, Cao knew that Cao Ang might have to sacrifice himself.

  "Father's safety is the army's safety, Father, mount your horse!"

  Cao Cao was heartbroken over Cao Ang's death, but he also knew the responsibility on his shoulders. Without another word, he mounted his horse Jueying, with Xu Chu leading the way, and they broke out of the camp!

  Yu Jin saw the big camp of Cao's army on fire, knowing that Zhang Liao had really launched a surprise attack on Cao's camp, and led his troops to come and respond. Cao Chun's Hu Bao cavalry also arrived near Wan City.

  Whoosh! "It's on fire! Come and put out the fire!" The oil depot in Zhang Huan's Yan City was on fire, which was exactly Lv Rui's plan to let Murong Ping set the fire and disperse Zhang Huan's troops. After setting the fire, Murong Ping wore Zhang Huan's military uniform and quietly left the city.

  "Report to General! Fire has broken out in the city!"

  "Report to General, a mysterious cavalry unit has appeared in Wan City, with approximately 500 troops, and is currently raiding our rear army!"

  "Report to General, scouts have returned with information that Cao Cao's army led by Xu You has already divided into three routes and is approaching our Wan City!"

  Zhang Xiu immediately reined in his warhorse, stunned, and looked at Jia Xu with an incredulous expression: "Wenhe?"

  Jia Xu smiled and muttered to himself: "Unexpectedly, Cao's army actually had prior preparations? Beyond my expectations?"

  "What's wrong?" Zhang Xiu shouted anxiously again!

  Jia Xu cupped his hands and said: "General, rest assured that Wenhe has long been prepared near Wan City. The attack on Wan City is not a feint by the Cao army to divert attention. General can send Hu Che'er general to reinforce Wan City. As for the three main armies? Wenhe will go to block the eastern and northern routes, General does not need to worry!

  Zhang Xiu asked: "What about Cao's army on the southern route?"

  Jia Xu smiled and said, "Then let's see if the Southern Army has any superior men!" After finishing speaking, Jia Xu revealed a sinister smile. (Cao Mengde? I'd like to see if there are any capable people in your army!)

  "Alright, Wenhe is in your hands now. I'll lead our troops to pursue Cao Cao and behead the traitor!"

  Jia Xu cupped his hands and said: "General, be careful!"

  Zhang Heng gripped his Tiger Headed Spear tightly and led the troops in a continued attack on Cao's camp!

  "Someone has rushed out of the general's camp!"

  "It must be Cao! Come on, follow me to kill Cao! Whoever kills Cao will be rewarded with 10,000 taels of gold!"

  Zhang Hua's soldiers rushed towards Cao Cao and his men like madmen as they ran out of the camp.

  By the river, under the light of torches, a man wearing white underwear was leaning against a black horse beside him, covered in blood and panting heavily. This person was Cao Mengde, Cao Cao, who had never experienced such a crushing defeat before. He himself had minor injuries, but his whole body ached vaguely.

  "Father, our pontoon bridge here has been destroyed. We must move forward to find a new one!" Cao Ang said with his fists clenched in respect towards Cao Cao.

  Cao Cao looked at Cao Ang and nodded: "Alright, Zixiu, hurry to the next floating bridge!"

  "Cao Mengde has retreated, Zhang Yang is here!"

  Zhang Xiu's pursuing army has arrived again! Cao was shocked, hastily mounted his horse. However, seeing Zhang Xiu's army surrounding him from all sides, Cao became desperate. With pursuers in front and the River Yu behind, just a few hours ago he was still enjoying his warm bed and beautiful women by his side, now he was covered in wounds all over his body, wearing only his undergarments. Is heaven going to destroy me, Cao Mengde?