Chapter 181
179. Jia Xu’s desperate move (please subscribe for a monthly ticket)
Author: nonsense and gossip
179. Jia Xu’s desperate move (please subscribe for a monthly ticket)
Within the palace wall, Liu Xie led his men to forcefully charge into the palace.
Outside the palace wall, hundreds of soldiers also attacked the guards.
A young general's eyes were dark and uncertain.
He had heard the sounds of fighting in the east and north. Even the south and west were not peaceful, and the enemy wanted to attack.
Inside the palace, the emperor even rushed to kill him with swords and weapons. Outside the palace, hundreds of guards also died in his service.
Cao Sikong has not returned yet.
Zhong Xuan was right. At this moment, it was his best opportunity to abandon the dark side and turn to the bright side. As long as he succeeded, not to mention becoming a general, but a general of the Quartet, it should be fine!
"Listen to my order, open the palace door and protect the emperor!"
"promise!"
…
Before Jia Xu arrived at the palace gate, he heard the shouts of killing. He was shocked in his heart and repeatedly urged the troops behind him, "Hurry!"
In the night, the palace door opened wide.
Several forces were fighting in a melee, and there were sounds of swords, guns, swords and halberds everywhere.
Someone shouted, protect the emperor!
Then, everyone shouted, protect the emperor!
In the worst case scenario, as he expected, the opponent did not count on whether they could break through Xuchang at all, but counted on the emperor to break out of the prison on his own.
He was different from Xun Yu in his naivety. He believed that Cao Cao could quell the troubled times, but he did not believe that Cao Cao would always be a minister of the Han Dynasty. The banner of the emperor must remain in the hands of Cao Sikong.
Otherwise, under the righteousness, even Cao Cao would not be able to escape the siege.
And he, even under the overwhelming pressure, has no eggs left.
He first followed Dong Zhuo, then attached himself to Li Jue, Guo Si, Duan Xuan, Zhang Xiu, and now he persuaded Zhang Xiu to surrender to Cao Cao... If Cao Cao is gone, which family can still accommodate him?
He just wants to live.
An idea struck.
Jia Xu shouted, "I was ordered by General Zuo to come to greet the Emperor!"
Then, he ordered the soldiers behind him to shout. The leader of the camp widened his eyes, gritted his teeth, and also shouted.
…
When Liu Xie saw the palace door being opened and soldiers rushing in from outside, and then hearing the shouts of those who had been ordered by General Zuo to pick him up, Liu Xie was so happy that he shouted,
"The Emperor decrees that those who put down their weapons will avoid death!"
"The Emperor decrees that those who put down their weapons will avoid death!"
When the young guard heard the sounds outside and heard the emperor's voice, he felt relieved. In this way, what happened today will be a foregone conclusion!
In the darkness, there was slowly the sound of weapons being thrown to the ground.
However, the body lying on the ground could no longer open its eyes.
…
Seeing the situation at the palace gate, Jia Xu secretly sighed inwardly, after all, he was going to make a dangerous move.
So he dismounted and shouted, "I have been ordered by General Zuo to come to greet the Emperor."
Beside him, someone made way for him.
The night was pitch dark and it was hard to see clearly.
Even if there is a torch, the firelight is dim.
Seeing this, Jia Xu lowered his head slightly and trotted all the way to Liu Xie, "I have been ordered by General Zuo to welcome the Emperor!"
"Don't be too polite." Liu Xie was really happy.
In the past few years, after being displaced and experiencing war, it seems that everything can finally develop in a good direction.
But, this voice... seems a little familiar.
"In that case, we will..." Before Liu Xie could finish a complete sentence, he was frightened by the sword around his neck.
In the night, he struggled to identify and said angrily, "Jia Wenhe!"
Of course he knew Jia Xu. When he was kidnapped by Li Jue and others, Jia Wenhe was one of the accomplices!
Jia Xu sighed slightly, "Your Majesty, please forgive me for the offence."
What is happening now is that Jingzhou soldiers are on all sides outside the city of Xuchang. If the emperor escapes from the palace again, Cao Cao's territory will be in chaos in an instant without him having to say anything.
Only by firmly choosing his side can he have a chance to survive.
"Jia Wenhe!" Liu Xie was furious, "Rebellious ministers and traitors, do you really think I am afraid of death?"
Jia Xu laughed, and then pulled Liu Xie in front of him, "Your Majesty is not afraid, but I am."
Yes, he was afraid, so he had no choice but to give it a try.
Immediately, he shouted to the other soldiers around him, "Get out of the way! Get out of the way!"
While shouting, he stepped back.
The hundreds of guards he brought instantly surrounded Jia Xu and the emperor, and then retreated.
"Wen He is so loyal to Cao Sikong?" Liu Xie also calmed down.
He has already left the palace. With his status, there will definitely be no problem with his life, but... being attacked by swords and axes is extremely humiliating.
"My lord, you are never loyal to anyone, only to yourself." Jia Xu replied with a smile, half of the big stone in his heart had fallen. If he had come even half a step later, the emperor would have fallen into the hands of others.
"Outside the city, General Zuo and the Jingzhou Mu coalition attacked the city and surrounded Xudu. The situation is ours." Liu Xie continued, "If Wenhe is willing to turn back, I will not hold you responsible again."
Jia Xu just smiled.
Liu Xie was just a puppet emperor, even if he arrived in Jingzhou, it would be the same. Although Liu Biao was more mediocre, Liu Bei was by no means someone who had lived under others for a long time.
Furthermore, who says Liu Biao has no ambition?
If Liu Biao really had no ambition, he would not have sent Cai Mao to join forces with Huang Chu and Liu Bei.
"Your Majesty, you'd better save some energy. The situation is chaotic now, and I'm afraid that I might hurt Your Majesty if I'm not careful." Jia Xu said quietly.
He had known the emperor for more than a year or two, and it made him quite emotional to think that the little and calm King Chenliu had grown into an adult now.
"You..." Liu Xie was furious.
"Send someone to tell the minister that there are changes in the palace wall, and ask him to guard the city gate. Xu said that he will take the emperor to the south of the city."
"promise!"
…
South of Xuchang City.
In the dark night, Liu Bei's eyes were dim.
Just because he received news from the other two sides, the city gate was opened, but after letting in the vanguard troops, it was closed again.
Obviously, Cao Jun was aware of their plan. In order to buy time, they could only continue to attack, otherwise... Wang Can in Xuchang City would be in danger.
"General Zuo, how is the battle going?" Huang Yueying rode on Zhaoye and came to Liu Bei's side.
"It was dark at night and it was dangerous to climb the wall." Liu Bei saw Mr. Xiao. "Although there were holes in the city gate, Cao Jun still resisted desperately."
Yes, the huge tree was about to knock a hole out of the city gate, but the inside was still holding tightly against it, and they had not yet entered the city.
"Brother, let me rush to the city wall!" Zhang Fei ran over and shouted.
Liu Bei shook his head, "No."
"Brother!"
"No! The strength of Cao's army has increased a lot compared to the daytime!" Liu Bei said angrily. He could not let Zhang Fei take risks like this.
Huang Yueying also nodded, she also saw it.
Cao's army was able to guard the city gate on one side and the city wall on the other. The strength of the troops was indeed much greater than during the day. Xuchang, after all, still had a lot of money and people, and Xun Yu was able to squeeze out so many troops.
I don't know what the situation is like at the palace.
Now, it is already the second quarter of Yin hour, and the sky has begun to become gray, with some light.
Suddenly, a voice came from the city wall, "The emperor has arrived!"
"The Emperor invites General Zuo to come forward and speak."
Today's first chapter. Just like the title.
Asking for all kinds of things.
Chapter completed!