Xun You chose the time to abandon the city during the darkest period before dawn. He did not do this to avoid attracting the attention of the Han army. right now. The Han army attacked the city day and night. No matter when he chooses to abandon the city. It is hard to escape the eyes and ears of the Han army. and so. It is not the Han army that Xun Yau is defensive. It's one's own.
The staff in Puyang is complicated. There are direct descendants of Cao Cao. There was also the little emperor Liu Xiehe and a large group of former court officials. There are many giants in Yanzhou.
Many of Cao Cao's trusted generals followed him to attack Hulao Pass. But the families of these people are still in the city. If I heard that Xun You was going to abandon the city. I would definitely cry and clamor to escape with Xun You and the others. Not to mention Xun You knew that he couldn't hide it from the Han army. Even if it can be hidden from the Han army. So many young and old, men and women followed behind. The whereabouts will be exposed immediately.
Liu Xie must be taken away together. But so many former officials. Their hearts are different. If they knew it, it would be bad. But Xun You still intends to take them. There are other uses.
As for those rich and powerful. Xun You was even more worried. Xun You gave an order a few days ago. Inform these rich and powerful families to send their own servants to the city. These giants are quite dissatisfied. Now if they learn that they are going to abandon the city. Maybe it will immediately counterattack.
After nightfall. The mobilization of soldiers and horses in Puyang City began to increase frequently. It has been like this these days. The people in the city didn't think it was strange when they saw it.
Second watch time. The former officials who lived in Puyang City received Liu Xie's orders one after another. Call them to the palace for discussion. These old officials wanted to show their backbone. Insist on only following the will of Liu Xie. But I didn't know that Liu Xie was just a puppet under the control of Cao Cao. Where can he make his own voice. I heard that it was Liu Xie's call. These former officials came to the hall obediently. Wait until the third shift. One by one was sleepy and exhausted. Liu Xie did not come out either.
Four more days. In the forbidden top helmet penetrating armor. After leading a group of tiger wolves, rushed into the hall. Encircled these former officials. The ministers were shocked. It's so noisy. Yu Jin ignored it. Waved. Ask the soldiers to put all the officials on the carriage. These carriages originally belonged to the ministers themselves. It has now been conscripted by the ban. Of course, the result of the expropriation is to let these ministers ride.
Seeing that the ministers were all escorted into wagons. Surrounded by the soldiers, walked towards the east gate. Yu Jin was suddenly shocked. He blurted out: "Are everyone here."
His soldiers quickly grabbed the last carriage. Raise the curtain. I asked the minister sitting in the car a few words. Then he replied: "Go back to the general. Everyone is here. Kong Rong is the only one missing."
Kong Rong is a direct descendant of the great sage Confucius. He is also a staunch supporter of Liu Xie. It is also a contemporary big celebrity. Such a person was forbidden to be omitted. He couldn't help but get upset. A general like him. Shouldn't have made such a mistake. It's just because he is in a bad mood. Will cause momentary negligence.
This time Xun You decided to abandon the city and leave. Except for Liu Xiehe and former ministers. Only Cao Cao's family members were taken away. Not to mention that the other civil and military families who followed Cao Cao are in the dark. Even Yu Jin and Chen Qun's family members did not take away. Yu Jin and Chen Qun were naturally dissatisfied. Only Xun You as the principal. His family and his uncle Xun Yu's family remained in the city. What can they say. But Yu Jin understood in his heart. As long as they leave. The fall of Puyang City is only a matter of time. What kind of treatment will their families receive when that happens. He couldn't imagine it.
It's too late to think of it now. Yu Jin gritted his teeth. No longer go to Kong Rong. Put the gun on the horse. Escorted these vehicles out of the east gate. Go to Juancheng.
in fact. Front supporters like Kong Rong. After getting the call of Liu Xie. I dare not go. But since there was a grain smuggling transaction with Mi Fang last time. Most of the Confucian Mansion has been bought by Mi Fang. Many people from the Phantom Secret Spy were also inserted. These phantom spies stayed in Kong Mansion. For one thing, you can use Kong Rong's reputation as a cover for your actions. Secondly, it can also protect Kong Rong from the poison of Cao Cao. Kong Rong actually vaguely knew the identities of these people. It's just that his wife and children are now being held hostage in Xiangyang. He can only open one eye and close one eye.
When Liu Xie's will came to the Confucian Mansion. Kong Rong has fallen asleep. The doorman who received the letter was a phantom spy. After he consulted the leader. He suppressed this will. So Kong Rong was still asleep. I don't even know that there is such a will. The Phantom Secret Spy has already summoned Liu Xie to gather news of his ministers late at night. It was secretly passed on through a secret channel.
Get this news. Huang Zhong quickly judged that Cao Jun wanted to abandon the city. The plan of rounding out three and missing one finally produced results. He immediately dispatched Wei Yan to lead an army to the east gate.
The offensive and defensive of the three gates in the west, south and north of Puyang City remained as fierce as ever. There was silence outside the east gate. Yu Jin and the soldiers under him are all men and horses bound to their feet. Not even the torch was lit. Just march quietly.
Traveled for more than ten miles. The sky is getting darker and darker. Suddenly, there was a rush of horseshoes behind him. A large group of cavalry swept through the smoke and killed. It was Wei Yan who led the army to arrive.
Yu Jin is mostly pawns under his command. There are only two hundred cavalry. But as one of the few generals under Cao Cao. Yu Jin did not panic. Immediately organize soldiers to fight back. Fight with the Han army. Yu Jin even shot himself into the Han army. Concussion from left to right. Pick a dozen people in a row. There are no two prestigious moments.
Wei Yan abides by Liu Xin's regulations. There was no need to charge into the battle personally. But seeing the enemy generals so brave. Can't help but move. Give a loud shout. Waving a knife to greet him. Intercepted Yu Jin's path.
The two horses intersect. "Dang" sounded. The two weapons slammed together. Wei Yan and Yu Jin both secretly admired. The other party has a lot of strength. Before the two armies. You can't be negligent. No matter what you are, the world-renowned generals. Ships overturned in the gutter are not uncommon. Wei Yan and Yu Jin didn't dare to be careless. Refresh their spirits. Extend what you have learned in your life. A fierce battle among the rebellious army.
Although Yu Jin is brave. But his soldiers are far from the opponents of the Han cavalry. After several rounds of charge. There were only a dozen riders left beside Yu Jin to follow. but. The fighting spirit of the Cao Jun soldiers is not inferior to that of the Han cavalry. They are defeated. But no one surrendered.
at this time. The cavalry of the Han army had lit a far pine oil torch. Illuminate this piece as bright as day. Those former officials. Listening to the screaming shouts outside. Tucked away in the carriage. Not even dare to get out of the atmosphere.
Just when Wei Yan and Yu Jin were fighting fiercely ten miles east of Puyang City. Xun You and Chen Qun led a cavalry guarding a group of vehicles out of Puyang East Gate. After a short walk, he turned on the road to the north. Except Liu Xie in the team. And Cao Cao's family members. As for the family members of other people. They had long since abandoned it. There is a shortage of horses in Puyang City. The horse on which more than 300 guards rode is already the last horse to be conquered from the home of the wealthy family. Although not a war horse. But it's better than two legs. And Yu Jin and those former court officials are simply abandoned sons.
Yu Jin is very clear about his mission. He is a bait. Buy time for the escape of Xun You and others. Although his men gradually lost their lives. He still gritted his teeth and fought Wei Yan for more than ten rounds. Look at the time delay almost. This was just a vain shot. Jump out of the circle. Shouted: "General. Stay here."
Wei Yan held down the knife. Sneered and said: "You have nowhere to escape. Surrender."
If there is no such strong opponent Wei Yan. I'm afraid Yu Jin still has a little luck. Hope to be able to break a bloody way to escape. but now. He absolutely dared not have this extravagant hope again. Although Cao Cao treats him very seriously. But Yu Jin had his own plans. He is a person who knows current affairs. I don't want to follow Cao Cao all the way to black.
The reason why he fought desperately with Wei Yan just now. On the one hand, it is to accomplish his final mission. To repay Cao Cao's kindness. On the other hand, it was also to show Wei Yan his martial arts. So that it can be reused after joining Liu Xin's camp.
Hear Wei Yan's sneer. Yu Jin no longer hesitated. Abandon the gun and dismount. Bow down to the ground. Said loudly: "The final general is willing to surrender. Please also ask the army to save the lives of my family."
Wei Yan worried that he would be deceiving. Waved a broad knife. Let left and right come forward and will be restrained. Then he said: "You have already landed. How to send it depends on your majesty. Let me ask you. There are family members of Liu Xie and Cao Cao in this caravan."
Hearing Wei Yan directly asked the key point. Yu Jin hesitated again. There are only former officials in this convoy. There are no women and children. Naturally, there is no family of Liu Xie and Cao Cao. As long as Wei Yan sent someone to do a little inspection, the answer would be known. It is impossible for him to conceal anything in this matter. Yu Jin hesitated whether to reveal Xun You's plan and plan.
As the core figure staying in Puyang. Yu Ban participated in the planning of the whole thing from beginning to end. And Xun You also has complete trust in Ban. Not only told Yu Jin where he was going after leaving Puyang. And again and again to ban. Must find a way to break out of the siege. Go and meet them. and so. Where are Liu Xie and Cao Cao's family members now? Yu Jin knows well.
but. Do you want to tell everything you know? Yu Jin still couldn't make up his mind. If he tells the news. That is tantamount to completely declaring a break with Cao Cao. Because of the advantage of the cavalry of the Han army. It won't be long before they can catch up with Xun You. If you don't say it. The Han army will get the news sooner or later. At that time, I'm afraid he will be even less likely to win Liu Xin's trust. Yu Jin is now in a dilemma.
Thought for a long time. Yu Jin finally made a choice. Struggling to say: "Go back to the general. Liu Xie and Cao Cao's family members are not in this convoy. They went to Dong'e."
Dong'e is more than a hundred miles away from Puyang. Now Xun You has walked at most twenty or thirty miles. If Yu Jin bluntly said that Xun You waited for the war to start here before leaving. Wei Yan must be able to catch up. But Yu Jin kept his eyes on it. Did not say when Xun You and the others left. Even if the stuffing is revealed in the future. Met Cao Cao. You can also find an excuse to shirk responsibility.
"You said they went to Dong'e County." Wei Yan frowned. Immediately laughed. "It's cheaper for Ziyi now. It made him a great achievement for nothing."