Chapter 545: The Three Brothers of the Cao Family
545 The three brothers of the Cao family
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But in the same way, Li Zixiao, like Sony, at this time, is actually more empty in his heart.
Li Zixiao didn't believe that Huang Taiji would be in his lair and not leave an elite team.
Once the Tartars saw through their falsehood and sent an elite Tartar cavalry into battle, it would be enough to drag them to the north bank of the Hunhe River.
You know, at this time, they can be regarded as a lone army deep into the enemy territory, and the surrounding area is full of Tartar castles, which are more or less garrisoned by some Tartars.
When these castles received the news of the Ming army in Shengjing City one after another, I believe that the Tartar generals of these castles will definitely take all the troops in their hands desperately to rush to the aid of Shengjing City.
If it really comes to that time, Li Zixiao, who was dragged by the Tartar cavalry on the north bank of the Hunhe River, will not be long before he will face a situation where many Tartars are besieged.
Li Zixiao didn't want his demonstration to turn into a death action, so this action, from the beginning to the end, he only had one request, that is, fast.
At this time, Sony, who hurried into the palace, also saw Da Yu'er and told Da Yu'er about his proposal euphemistically.
When Da Yu'er heard Sony's speculation that the Ming army outside the city might be at least more than 20,000 people, she was also panicked, but she tried her best to hide it.
Da Yu'er is such a smart woman, of course, she can also see Sony's thoughts, Sony obviously didn't dare to make this decision, so she came to her.
Although there is also a tradition that the harem cannot interfere in politics, Da Yu'er knows at this time, and she really stands up to get an idea.
Otherwise, with the seriousness of this matter, a group of Tartar officials, including Sony, probably would not dare to make this decision.
"Okay, Sony, I know your proposal, you can gather the other remaining officials, and finally discuss, if no one objects, then implement it like this.
For the time being, we will not send anyone to inform the emperor, let's defend the city with our own strength first and see how the enemy's offensive is?
If the enemy's attack is too fierce, he will immediately send someone to inform the emperor that all the princes of our Eight Banners, the families of ministers and generals, are all in Shengjing City.
Therefore, Shengjing City must not afford to lose. Sony, defend Shengjing City, and I'll leave it to you. ”
Da Yu'er looked at Sony, who was kneeling below, and said in a deep voice, while Da Yu'er was praying in her heart.
"Wechen takes orders."
After Sony got Da Yuer's promise, his heart was much more steady.
Da Yu'er asked him to discuss with other court ministers, but at this time, even he didn't dare to make a decision, and the other ministers didn't dare to do it, so they could only follow what Da Yu'er said.
Sure enough, as soon as Sonny left the palace, he met with several other ministers, all of whom agreed with Da Yu'er's decision.
As a result, Sony took control of the defense of Shengjing City and was fully responsible for the defense of Shengjing City.
"Hasn't Dogul come back yet?" Sonny asked one of the attendants behind him.
"My lord, not yet."
"Let's go, go to the South Gate." Sonny is back at the South Gate again.
And just when Sonny went to see Da Yu'er, Li Zixiao was still busy making simple catapults outside the city, in the Shengjing City of Tartar.
At this time, because of the news that a Ming army suddenly appeared outside the city, it also quickly dispersed, and at the same time, they didn't know about some things that happened secretly.
Among the more than 5,000 traitor soldiers who stayed in the capital city of Shengjing, there were three brothers, their surnames were Cao, and their distribution was Cao Ping, Cao An, and Cao Le.
To say that the three brothers surnamed Cao were still Ming officers and soldiers more than ten years ago, they were Yuan Chonghuan's soldiers, and his hometown was outside the customs.
With Yuan Chonghuan being executed by Chongzhen, the Ming army lost one after another outside the pass, and the three brothers of the Cao family were unfortunately captured by the Tartars and were forced to surrender to the Tartars.
The three brothers gave a Tartar cow Lu Jingzhang and worked as slaves for several years.
A few years ago, Huang Taiji set up the Eight Banners of the Han Army and recruited a large number of traitor soldiers, because they were good at it, and they were recommended by their masters to become traitors.
In the past few years, their Cao brothers have mixed well, especially because their three brothers have good martial arts skills, and they were selected as one of the many traitors who stayed in Shengjing City.
And with the bravery of the three brothers, they soon gained a firm foothold in the yellow banner of the Han army, and even now, Cao Ping has been promoted to a leader.
For a time, the three brothers lived a very comfortable life in Shengjing City, although they were not as good as Tartars, but they were much better than ordinary people.
It's just that the life of the three brothers of the Cao family has not been comfortable recently.
Two months ago, the third brother Cao Le was injured by him because of a young man of Tartar aristocrats who molested his daughter-in-law.
Although the young Tartar is only the heir of a down-and-out Tartar general, this is still a big disaster for Cao Le.
The family of the heirs of the Tartar generals has long been lonely, but the family has also had generals in the past.
Although the family is lonely when it comes to the generation of the gentleman, it is still not something that the three brothers of the Cao family can afford to offend.
Cao Le shot and injured the Tartar aristocratic youth, and if the Tartar wanted to pursue it, it was enough to kill Cao Le.
Cao Ping ran a lot of connections and spent all his savings to rescue his younger brother.
Unknowingly, the young man of the Tartar aristocracy did not change his lust, he still coveted the beauty of Cao Le's wife, and when Cao Le was out on duty, he forcibly came to the door to humiliate Cao Le's wife.
Cao Le's wife was unwilling to be humiliated, and directly chose to commit suicide, and when she returned home, looking at her wife who fell in a pool of blood, Cao Le went completely crazy.
If he hadn't been forced down by his two elder brothers, Cao Le would have really killed that aristocratic young man's mansion.
Cao Le sued the Tartar aristocratic young man to the government, but unfortunately, the Tartar government's mansion could help him dispose of a noble Tartar.
So, in the face of Cao Le's complaint, the Tartar officials did not pay attention to it at all.
From that day on, Cao Le completely hated the Tartars, not only hated the Tartar noble youth, but also hated all the Tartars, thinking about revenge all day long.
And this time, when Cao Le knew that a Ming army suddenly came outside Shengjing City, there was chaos in Shengjing City at this time.
Cao Le was excited in his heart, knowing that his chance for revenge had come.
"Cao Le, what are you doing? The general is summoning us to the south gate to guard it, why are you running here? ”
Cao An saw that something was wrong with Cao Le, blocked him, and asked vigilantly.
"Second brother, I'm about to go to you and my eldest brother, I have something to tell you.
Just now I heard a few Tartars talking, saying that this time there may be at least 20,000 Ming troops outside the city, and Lord Sony has ordered to defend the city at all costs.
Now the city is in chaos, second brother, this is my opportunity, I don't want to miss it, otherwise I'm sorry Xiaoyi, and there's no point in me living.
But I don't want to affect my two brothers and my nephew, I'm in pain right now, what should I do? ”
Cao Le's eyes were red and he said to Cao An.
Cao An looked at his younger brother's appearance, and immediately knew what Cao Le meant, his face changed suddenly, and he said sternly: "Third child, you can't mess around, you don't want to die." ”
"I can't avenge Xiaoyi, what's the point of my life." Cao Le said bitterly.
"Third child, have you really thought about it?" At this time, the eldest brother Cao Ping walked over, looked at Cao Le and asked.
"Yes, big brother, I've already decided, but I want to tell you in advance, big brother, and when I do it, you will report me.
In this way, perhaps when I take revenge, the dog tartars will not be angry with you. Cao Le looked at his eldest brother and said.
"It's fine."
Cao Ping nodded and said, "Xiaoyi's revenge must be avenged, and I have had enough of the days of being a slave to the Tartars."
Now that the third brother has made up his mind, then this time the eldest brother and the second brother will accompany you to go crazy. ”
"Big brother, the third child is crazy, and you are crazy too!" Cao An, who was on the side, was also surprised when he heard Cao Ping's words and said.
"I'm not crazy, the third brother is right, this time the Ming army is coming to the city, maybe it is our only and last chance.
Since we want to do it, then we have to do it bigger, and at the same time find a way to let this Ming army take us along.
So, I was wondering how I could open the South Gate. ”
Cao An and Cao Le heard their eldest brother's words, and their eyes widened suddenly.
"Big brother, you're bolder than me." Cao Le was stunned for a moment, then laughed out loud and said to Cao Ping.
"Open the South Gate? Big brother, you're kidding the lives of our three brothers! Cao An said in a deep voice.
"For the sake of the third child, we have to take this risk, I have had enough of this kind of aggrieved days, but it is better to fight." Cao Ping said fiercely.
"Okay, what the eldest brother said is right, and if we plan carefully this time, it is entirely possible to succeed."
At this time, Cao Le's eyes also flickered, and his voice said excitedly.
"Well, since the third child has made up his mind and the boss has a plan, then I have no choice but to act with you.
Our three brothers have never been separated, and not this time, third brother, let's talk about it, what do you want to do this time? ”
In the end, Cao An had to sigh and say.
"Well, I was just planning at first, taking advantage of the chaos in the city, I sneaked into the dog Tartar's mansion and slaughtered him with my own hands.
However, after hearing the words of the eldest brother just now, I also agreed in my heart, since it is already going to make trouble, let's make a bigger fuss.
If we can open the south gate and let the Ming army outside the city enter the city, it will be the best revenge for the Tartars.
Therefore, the three of us brothers, now we have to act separately, I am going to slaughter that beast, and the second brother had better pick up our nephew and protect him to hide around the south city gate.
The eldest brother will continue to go to the South City Gate as normal, and after the second brother and I have dealt with the matter at hand, we will go to the South City Gate to meet you.
When the time comes, let's find a way to kill the Tartars in the city cave, open the city gate, put down the drawbridge, and lead the Ming army outside the city into the city.
This point depends on the arrangement of the eldest brother, and it is best to transfer some people away, so that it is convenient for us to start. ”
Cao Le thought in his heart, and said quickly.
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