Liu Jun continued to advance in Shouchun City.

Cao Cao and the others came to the front of the Shouchun Palace. There are still guards in the palace, they are the kind of people who don't know that Liu Xie has run away, and they belong to the most tragic group of people.

These guards were clever and knew that Liu Jun had entered Shouchun City, and only Cao Cao could protect Liu Xie, so they decisively let Cao Cao enter the Shouchun Palace. If they closed the gate of the palace, Rao is Cao Cao is capable and powerful, and it will take a while to enter Shouchun.

After entering the Shouchun Palace, Cao Cao knew the specific situation in the palace.

In addition to the guards guarding the town, there were only eunuchs and palace maids left in the palace. Liu Xie, Wang Yue, Shi A, and Liu Xie's wife and children have all disappeared.

Xun You was shocked and immediately ordered Cao Jun soldiers to track and search Liu Xie's whereabouts in the palace, and at the same time take over the defense of the Shouchun Palace. The whole palace began to become chickens and dogs, and the palace maids and eunuchs all cowered in one place and trembled slightly.

Cao Cao didn't react to such a situation, just stared at Liu Xie's usual hall of the dynasty and didn't move, as if there was something wrong with this hall.

"Lord, it's windy here, let's find a place to rest first." Guo Jia said.

"Liu Xie is gone, right?" Cao Cao asked.

"Looking at this posture, I guess it's been a while." Guo Jia guessed.

Cao Cao touched his beard and said with a smile: "Liu Xie has finally grown a little, and even Gu was deceived by him." ”

At the beginning, Liu Xie swore that he would stick to Shouchun with Cao Cao. Cao Cao suggested that Liu Xie leave Shouchun early, but Liu Xie was unwilling, and he looked like he was righteous, which made Cao Cao a little moved.

"Your lord, you are laughing. Will you be deceived by Liu Xie? Guo Jia was very disdainful of Cao Cao's pretending to be confused.

Cao Cao quietly ordered the guards of the West Gate that they were not allowed to stop the carriages and people coming out of the palace when they saw it, and they could leave Shouchun directly. Although this thing is a bit secretive, Guo Jia has known about it for a long time. Now Cao Cao is pretending to be deceived in front of Guo Jia, of course Guo Jia doesn't believe it.

But Guo Jia won't slap Cao Cao in the face, he likes to use vague meanings, Cao Cao understands that what he says will not be believed. This is the reason why Cao Cao has always been close to Guo Jia. Smart people sometimes like to beat around the bush when they talk to each other, and their IQ is not online, and they really can't talk.

"It's okay if Liu Xie is gone, for so many years, Lone has used his name to dominate the world, and letting him leave can be regarded as a kind of compensation for Lone." Cao Cao immediately changed the topic, he was a face-saving person.

"Only the lord thinks so." Guo Jia said with a serious face: "I think that Liu Xie left the Shouchun Palace, but it just fell into the hands of Liu Jun faster. His end was sealed. Huang Zhong will not let him live, and Liu Jun will not let him live. Even if it falls into Liu Yu's hands, Liu Yu will make Liu Xie disappear from this world. ”

Cao Cao also thinks so, Liu Xie fell into the hands of Liu Jun, and there was only one death. This is also why Cao Cao asked Liu Xie to leave as soon as possible. But Cao Cao felt that Liu Xie had other plans, so he would leave Shouchun today.

"Forget it, let's have a destiny. Lone couldn't help him anymore. Cao Cao said self-deprecatingly.

Guo Jia saw a trace of loneliness in Cao Cao's eyes, a little sad.

"Lord, you better pay more attention to your body. We still have to fight Liu Jun to the death. If there is a case, I won't have to fight any longer. "Cao Cao has a head wind, Guo Jia is very worried that Cao Cao will have any accidents, then it will really be over.

"What's the use of talking about this now?" Cao Cao knew his own business, and now he didn't feel anything uncomfortable.

At this time, Xun You returned to Cao Cao's side with several Cao army generals.

"Lord, we searched the palace and found no trace of Liu Xie, Wang Yue and others. In the palace, there are some palace maids, eunuchs, and guards left. According to several palace maids, Liu Xie had left in the direction of the west gate with the guards before. Xun You reported the situation of his search.

Needless to say, Cao Cao also understood the situation and said, "Well, so be it." ”

The faces of the generals of the Cao army were not so good-looking, they originally thought that they would occupy the palace, and at the last moment, they could use Liu Xie to threaten Liu Jun. Now Liu Xie doesn't know where to go, and this plan can only be frustrated. And Cao Jun's current situation is not optimistic. Cao Cao's previous military orders reached all Cao troops. With the gathering of the Cao army, the losses and battle conditions in all aspects were known to the generals of the Cao army. The east gate was the first to be lost, the reason was that Guan Yu, the general of the Liu army, suddenly came out of the city, and Xu Huang, the guard of the east gate, was attacked from both sides and could not resist, which eventually led to the collapse of the situation. The losses on Cao's side were very large, and I didn't see that a fierce general like Xu Chu was brought down for treatment. Xu Huang didn't know whether he was alive or dead.

"What are you doing with a dead face, Lone is not dead yet!" Cao Cao frowned, and said with a dissatisfied face: "Gu is not a subordinate like a lost dog, if you don't want to follow Gu, you can leave now!" Alone will not stop you. ”

Cao Cao was really angry. Cao Cao has always trusted the ability of his subordinates, even if he is defeated like this now, Cao Cao does not blame his subordinates for their incompetence, but for his Cao Cao's lack of destiny and ability. Now seeing that all his subordinates are depressed, Cao Cao is very disappointed.

"Back to Prime Minister, Xun Lingjun is here." A military general who was in charge of guarding the palace gate came to report.

The only one who can be called Xun Lingjun by the generals of the Cao Army is Xun Yu. Xun Yu has been serving as Shangshuling on Cao Cao's side for many years, and the Cao army calls Xun Yu Lingjun from top to bottom, and only Xun Yu has this nickname in the entire Cao army.

"Wen Ruo? How did he get here? Guo Jia and Xun You were shocked.

Before they could react, Cao Cao moved faster than anyone else and went directly to the palace gate.

No one would be able to know Cao Cao's mood at this time.

Before he arrived at the palace gate, Cao Cao saw Xun Yu rushing over.

When Cao Cao saw Xun Yu's appearance, he was a little sad. I didn't see Xun Yu for a few days, and Xun Yu became a lot thinner, and his hair also had some gray hair. From this point, Cao Cao can see that Xun Yu is worried about Cao Cao all the time.

Xun Yu was ordered by Cao Cao to study behind closed doors, so he didn't take a step out of the house. Xun Yu doesn't go out, it doesn't mean that he doesn't know the current situation. Shouchun City was breached, Cao Cao was defeated and retreated, and Xun Yu's heart was like a knife. He knew that Cao Cao would not escape, but would choose to fight to the death. At the last moment, Xun Yu decided that no matter what Cao Cao wanted, he would follow Cao Cao's footsteps, and even if Cao Cao died, he would follow Cao Cao to the Nine Springs.

"Lord, it's too late! Forgive me my sins! Xun Yu came to Cao Cao and bowed.

At this moment, Cao Cao remembered when he and Xun Yu met for the first time. At that time, Cao Cao trusted Xun Yu so much, and he didn't hide anything from Xun Yu.

Cao Cao had doubts about Xun Yu before, but now that he thinks about it, Cao Cao blames himself a little.

Guo Jia and Xun You also rushed behind Cao Cao and saluted in front of him.

"Wen Ruo, Lone is at the end of his rope, why do you want to follow Lone to die!" Cao Cao helped Xun Yu up and said softly, "You can come!" Lonely heart is very relieved. ”

Xun Yu Zhengse said: "Lord, when I followed the lord below, I swore that no matter what the lord would do in the future, I would always follow him." Does the lord want to make him the kind of faithless and unrighteous person? ”

"Haha, good! Lone was wrong. Lone shouldn't doubt you. Lone will make amends to you! Cao Cao said very cheerfully.

Knowing that mistakes can be corrected, Cao Cao has such an advantage.

Xun Yu said modestly: "Lord, now is not the time to talk about this. The lord still has a turning point! ”

"Oh?" Cao Cao wanted to hear Xun Yu's high opinions. "Wen Ruo, you come and hear it."

Guo Jia and Xun You also knew what Xun Yu's strategy was, and they also thought of it.

"My lord, our army must defend the palace now! Generals Miaocai, Yuan Rang, and Zixiao still have tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, and the eldest prince also has tens of thousands of soldiers and horses in Huainan. Presumably, they have also learned about the situation of the lord, as long as they defend the palace, when the reinforcements arrive, it will be the time for our army to counterattack. Xun Yu told all his strategies.

As soon as they heard this, all the generals of the Cao army were excited, they all thought that they were going to die in battle, this was said by Xun Yu, they still had a way to live.

"It's a great strategy!" Cao Cao had a smile on his face.

Xun Yu also smiled.

However, Guo Jia knew that Cao Cao didn't seem to be so interested in this strategy, and when he looked closely, Cao Cao and Xun Yu seemed to have tacit looks.

"You must guard against it, and you can't let a single Liu soldier enter the palace! If not, come and see you! Scouts were sent to constantly inquire about Liu Jun's situation. All the palace maids and eunuchs in the palace are allowed to go back to their residences and are not allowed to move around, and those who violate the order will be killed! Cao Cao said to all the generals.

"Die for the prime minister!" The generals shouted for a while, as if they were full of combat power.

Cao Cao said to Xun Yu and Guo Jia and other core strategists: "Everyone, let's go to the main hall and sit down." Liu Jun will not be able to beat for a while. ”

Guo Jia, Xun Yu and the others immediately said: "Obey!" ”

Under the leadership of Cao Cao, Guo Jia and others came to the place where Liu Xie usually held a court meeting.

The space of this hall is huge, and if it is full, it can fill at least more than 1,000 people. It is bigger than the place where Liu Yu held the court meeting. This is also due to Yuan Shu. When Yuan Shu was the emperor at the beginning, he felt that he was going to replace the Han family, so everything was more and bigger than the Han family. This hall is larger than Luoyang, so it's normal.

Cao Cao entered the main hall. In the past, when Cao Cao came, there were many ministers in this palace, and they all lowered their heads in fear and did not dare to look at Cao Cao. It's okay now, there is no figure, which makes Cao Cao a little uncomfortable.

"Look, such a big palace. How much manpower and material resources Yuan Highway spent back then. Cao Cao said with emotion.

"Yuan Highway is an idiot. If he and Yuan Shao hadn't fallen out and had not dispersed the strength of the Yuan family, it was unknown whether the world would be in this situation now. Guo Jia didn't forget to sarcastically mock Yuan Shu.

"It's a pity that all this is to become someone else's wedding dress." Xun Yu said leisurely.

Cao Cao, Guo Jia, and Xun You were all silent. They have struggled for so many years, and in the end they have not fallen to the point of being stepped into Shouchun City by Liu Jun.

Cao Cao looked at the throne of the Son of Heaven in the center, and then walked slowly over to the edge of the throne.

"Since the Yellow Turban Rebellion, countless heroes in the world have wanted to sit in this position. The only one who can sit in this position is now Bo Xuan's house! Cao Cao stroked the edge of the throne and couldn't help but say, "Lone sometimes wonders, if Lone sits in this position, what will it be like?" ”

Guo Jia, Xun Yu, and Xun You's hearts jumped, it was the first time they heard Cao Cao say such a sentence. In the past, Cao Cao always looked loyal to the Han, but he never thought that at this time, he would actually tell such a big truth.

Guo Jia felt a little sad in his heart: "Lord, if you had expressed your position earlier, we wouldn't be like this." ”

"Do you know why Lone hasn't been in this position all the time?" Cao Cao asked Guo Jia and the others.

Guo Jia and Xun You shook their heads. Xun Yu was motionless.

"The Han Dynasty is as kind to the lord and his family, and the lord is a loyal and righteous person, how can he do this deviant thing!" Xun Yu said righteously.

Cao Cao said with relief: "Xun Yu is really my confidant. ”

After saying this, Cao Cao left from the edge of the throne, and said as he walked: "People always have ambitions. There are also loneliness! Lone's ambition is to see the big man recast his glory under the leadership of Lone. If you want to let Lone sit in this position, Lone can't do it. Lone didn't want to do it. ”

Hearing Cao Cao's words, Guo Jia, Xun You, and Xun Yu were all silent.

When a man is about to die, his words are good. The wives and children who made Cao Cao feel the most strange have been arranged, and the future heirs of the Cao family have been finalized, and Cao Cao has nothing that he can't put down.

Now Cao Cao chose to continue to resist in the Shouchun Palace, so that Liu Yu knew that even if he Cao Cao fought to the last soldier, he would not compromise. Cao Cao wants future generations to know that he Cao Cao is a hero, a hero who does not admit defeat.

"Back to Prime Minister! Liu Jun's army has entered the city and is killing the palace! "A military general reported in the palace foreign exchange.

"You are all left alone to defend to death!" Cao Cao ordered.

"Yes!" A response was heard outside the door, followed by the sound of rapid running.

"Fengxiao, Gongda, Wenruo, let's go to the palace gate and see what means Huang Zhong can use!" Cao Cao said with a smile.

"Dare to disobey!" Guo Jia and others responded.

Cao Cao slowly walked out of the main hall. Shouchun Palace may be the place where Cao Cao chose to die.

"If you die here, it won't be in vain for me Cao Cao I's reputation!" Cao Cao said silently in his heart.

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