Chapter 152 The Split Yellow Turban

Perhaps, from the moment Lu Bu fell, Xuzhou was destined to be no longer owned by him. No one would have thought that this man who stood above all the martial artists in the world would be forced to such an extent.

Cao Xing, the general under Lu Bu, killed his lord Lu Bu, but could not save the defeat. After all, seeing that his lord, who had always been invincible in the world, was injured to such an extent, the soldiers below did not have any fighting spirit, and the soldiers were filled with disappointment and confusion. All of this was blamed on a man who stripped Lu Bu of the unparalleled crown.

Cao Xing wanted to return to Pengcheng immediately, but he suddenly found that the gate of Pengcheng was closed. Chen Deng, who was in charge of Pengcheng, actually ordered him and Lu Bu to enter the city.

Is this guy trying to surrender to Cao Cao when he sees the situation is not good?!

Looking at Chen Deng who was watching the city tower, Cao Xing cursed, but in the end, he had no choice but to withdraw his troops and retreat to Xia Pi.

On December 29, the second year of Chuping, Cao Cao from Pengcheng led his army to Xia Pi. At the same time, he helped Le Jin. Yu Jin and two Cao generals captured Zhang Baiqi of Xia Pi and defeated Chen Palace, causing the entire Xia Pi to surround him to scatter.

Originally, Cao Xing, who temporarily stationed troops in Lucheng, could not enter Xia Pi smoothly. However, Cao Cao listened to Guo Jia's plan and placed Cao Xing, Zhang Liao, Gao Shun, Zang Ba and other defeated generals under Lu Bu's command into Xia Pi City.

It has to be said that Guo Jia's plan was indeed extremely clever. As expected, when Cao Xing and others entered Xia Pi City with the seriously injured and almost unconscious Lu Bu, an atmosphere called despair was ripped into Xia Pi City. The soldiers who firmly believed in Lu Bu and believed that he would lead his army to rescue would never have thought that the king in their mind would fall.

On December 30, the second year of Chuping, the Cao army, the Yellow Turban Army, and Liu Bei army, these three troops, combined with no less than 160,000 soldiers, surrounded Xia Pi again and supervised the construction of ladders, chariots and other siege equipment overnight. Because Cao Cao issued a general order, saying that if he could conquer Xia Pi before the end of the year and capture Lu Bu and others, the soldiers from the three armies would pay the full year again!

Because of this, the enthusiasm of the soldiers in Cao's army was completely mobilized, and more than 100 ladders, four chariots were built in just one night, and more than twenty well railings were built.

The next day, on the last day of the second year of Chuping, Cao Cao finally ordered the city to attack from all sides, and ordered Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Cao Ren, Cao Hong and others to attack the south gate, and ordered Le Jin, Yu Jin and Zhang Baiqi to attack the east gate, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei to attack the north gate, while Cao Cao personally led the remaining tens of thousands of troops to attack the east gate.

In order to quickly resolve the matter in Xuzhou, Cao Cao was eager to capture Lu Bu and others in Xia Pi. After all, if such a person who was the best in the world was given a chance to breathe, it would be a disaster in the future!

If you don't say it, when Lu Bu's army did not appear, his strength was no match for Cao's army at all. From noon to the sunset, all the city gates in Xia Pi fell. Zhang Bai's cavalry captured Cao Xing, Guan Yu captured Zhang Liao, Zhang Fei captured Gao Shun, Xiahou Dun captured Zang Ba, and the other generals in Lu Bu's army were almost completely captured.

In the end, Liu Bei found Lu Bu, who was seriously injured in a mansion in Xia Pi...

At this time, snowflakes were falling from the sky. This was the first snow in Chuping and the last. The snow-white snowflakes dissolved in the pool of red blood and fell on the corpse, covering everything, as if nothing had happened.

On January 6, 3rd year of Chuping, after hearing that Lu Bu was defeated, the counties in Xuzhou surrendered to Cao Cao. It was also on this day that Lu Bu, who was imprisoned in prison, died of serious injuries.

At that time, Cao Cao was writing a good news to the Xu Du court. Suddenly, he heard that Lu Bu died in prison because he was stunned.

I have to say that Cao Cao secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but he felt a little regretful when he was relieved. After all, with Lu Bu's bravery, if he could join Cao Cao's command and help him pacify the world, and Chen Mo, who was in a coma at the moment, could anyone stop Cao Cao's army in the world?

However, that was just Cao Cao's delusion after all. After all, Lu Bu was not that easy to tame.

Since Lu Bu died of serious injuries, Cao Cao had to make a quick judgment on his generals. In his opinion, those who still choose to follow Lu Bu in this situation must be loyal and righteous people. The loyal and righteous people have always been the ones that Cao Cao is most willing to make friends and recruit, but unfortunately, except for Zang Ba's slightly shaken, none of the other Cao Xing, Zhang Liao, Gao Shun, and Chen Gong were willing to surrender to Cao Cao.

However, after Xun You repeated lobbying, everyone finally felt relieved. However, unexpectedly, except for Zang Ba and Song Xian who were willing to surrender to Cao Cao and accepted the positions of Taishan County Magistrate and Xiapi County Magistrate, Cao Xing, Zhang Liao, Gao Shun and others actually surrendered to the Black Wolf Cavalry in the Yellow Turban Army. As for Chen Gong, Wen Jie, who had originally had a dying ambition, after a conversation with Zhang Baiqi, he also let go and joined Zhang Baiqi's command.

It has to be said that in terms of recruiting talents, the Yellow Turban is the real winner, which makes Cao Cao's subordinates such as Xiahou Dun, Cheng Yu and others a little unhappy.

On January 11, the third year of Chuping, Cao Cao, who solved the war in Xuzhou, led a large army to return to Xudu.

During this period, Chen Mo, who had been in a coma for more than ten days, finally woke up. The injuries on his body had gradually begun to heal. Except for the fact that his right arm was not yet unable to exert force and the blood scab on his right chest had not yet fallen off, the other minor injuries had almost healed, which surprised Chen Mo a little. After all, his injuries were much heavier than Lu Bu.

It was not until later that Chen Mo asked Zhang Baiqi that he realized that Zhang Susu used the magic recorded in the Book of Heaven to treat Chen Mo's injuries.

Thinking of this, Chen Mo, who was sitting on the black wind of love, couldn't help but turn his head and look at the carriage not far behind him. In addition to Tang Xiner, there was also Zhang Susu who seemed extremely tired for several days. Obviously, in order to cure Chen Mo, Zhang Susu used some extremely mentally consuming magic.

"What are you looking at, Brother Mo?" Zhang Liao, dressed in a black wolf cavalry uniform, came forward, and beside Zhang Liao, Cao Xing glanced at Chen Mo, unable to tell what his expression was.

"Nothing..." Chen Mo shook his head with a wry smile. To be honest, although Cao Xing, Zhang Liao and Gao Shun have now become generals of the Black Wolf Cavalry under his command, Chen Mo couldn't help but hesitate about how to face these three people.

After all, after Zhang Liao's explanation, Chen Mo realized that the reason why the three of them did this was simply because of Lu Bu's order. Lu Bu's name was Cao Xing, Zhang Liao, and Gao Shun who joined Chen Mo's Black Wolf Cavalry after defeat. Perhaps this was Lu Bu's commendation to these loyal generals, an alternative commendation, and the Yellow Turbans were given to Cao!

In Chen Mo's opinion, Zhang Liao and Gao Shun mostly mean to be sincere in joining him, but Cao Xing, as Lu Bu's most trusted confidant, probably might not be sincere in his heart...

After looking at Cao Xing deeply, Chen Mo shook his head secretly.

Forget it, just treat it as if you don’t know anything. Cao Xing is a smart person. He will not do anything without being sure of it. Just keep it like this...

It’s not that Chen Mo didn’t understand Cao Xing’s hatred for him. After all, if it weren’t for him, Lu Bu still seemed to be unparalleled in the world…

But then again, Chen Mo couldn't help but feel a little unbelievable about how he could have persisted until he lost both sides with Lu Bu. However, when he had to recall carefully, he regretted to find that the second half of the memory was disordered. After all, he was close to the brink of coma at that time.

I don’t know how long it took, Xu Du’s solemn and grand city gradually appeared in everyone’s eyes.

"Is that Xu Du?" Chen Mo sighed slightly. To be honest, the days of displaced in recent years have really made him feel exhausted. He urgently hopes to settle down in one place, at least, there is no need to let Tang Xiner be frightened.

Hope, I hope Cao Mengde will be better than Yuan Highway...

Not only Chen Mo, most of the Yellow Turban Army probably responded to this idea, but no matter what, when they saw Xu Du's grandeur, they couldn't help but secretly amazed.

"Good guy..." Pei Yuanshao, who forced himself to squeeze up, stared at the city in the distance, and discussed it with Zhou Cang, who had a simple smile.

Suddenly, Zhang Liao's eyes showed a little surprise, and pointed to the distance and said in surprise, "Brother, isn't that a jade chariot?" Zhang Liao, who was born in the palace gate, could not recognize the emperor's car outside the Xudu City Gate in the distance.

"Um?" Chen Mo was stunned for a moment, looking at Zhang Liao's finger pointing, with a little surprise on his face. However, after looking at Cao Cao before the marching team, he immediately understood and looked back at the generals beside him and said, "It is probably the envoy Cao who conquered Xuzhou, so the emperor gave him a respectful look to welcome him!"

As he was speaking, Cao Cao, in front of the team, had already arrived in front of the emperor Liu Xie's jade chariot, turned over and dismounted, lifted his robe, kowtowed to the ground, and said loudly, "My minister Cao Cao, pay homage to Your Majesty!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly heard a whistle and more than 100,000 soldiers and soldiers knelt on the ground. Only more than 10,000 Yellow Turban soldiers looked at me, and I looked at you, and were at a loss.

"Rareless!" Yang Biao, the Grand Marshal who accompanied the Emperor Liu Xie to greet Cao Cao, frowned, walked a few steps forward, pointed at the Yellow Turban Army and shouted angrily, "When you see the Emperor, why don't you worship? - Whose troops under your command?!"

Not to mention, maybe even Cao Cao didn't expect that such a thing would happen. He turned his head in surprise, and his generals also frequently shook his eyes at the Yellow Turban soldiers.

You're going crazy, this is the emperor!

Perhaps it was connected. Most of the tens of thousands of Yellow Turbans fell to the ground hesitantly, but suddenly, an angry shout came from the army.

"Get up for me!"

When everyone heard the sound, they saw Pei Yuanshao glaring at the Yellow Turbans kneeling on the ground with anger around him, cursing. Even Zhou Cang, who had always been honest and kind, had a reluctant expression on his face.

"Mr. Cao!" Yang Biao turned his head and glared at Cao Cao.

Cao Cao was amused and crying at this moment. He felt a little wronged again. After hesitating for a while, he clasped his fists and said, "Don't rest assured, this is the Yellow Turban soldiers. I have just joined my Cao Cao's command. If it weren't for them, it would be difficult to resolve the matter in Xuzhou so quickly..."

Yang Biao immediately understood and snorted coldly, "Hmph! It turns out that he is a yellow turban thief..."

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Pei Yuanshao, Zhou Cang and others glaring at him and cursing angrily, "What are you saying, old man?"

When Yang Biao heard that a blue-white look flashed on his face, he pointed at Pei Yuanshao and others in shock and angrily, and said, "Cao... Lord Cao, I am so rebellious of the traitor army. Since Lord Cao is recruiting his subordinates, don't he care?"

After frowning and looking at the officials who were talking, Cao Cao frowned secretly. You must know whether this matter is big or small. Although he did not understand the grudges in the hearts of the Yellow Turban soldiers, if he was misunderstood, it would be troublesome...

After thinking about it, Cao Cao glanced back at Xiahou Dun. Xiahou Dun understood, stood up and took some soldiers toward Pei Yuanshao.

To be honest, Cao Cao's original intention was to temporarily imprison these generals in the Yellow Turban Army to prevent the matter from getting a big deal. After all, he would find an excuse to let it go in the future. However, he ignored one thing, that is, the Yellow Turban Army, which had learned from Yuan Shu, did not trust Cao Cao yet, so when he saw Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan and others bring people to capture Pei Yuanshao and others, all the Yellow Turban Army soldiers immediately stood up and raised the weapons in their hands to Cao's army. Even some places had started fighting.

For a moment, the whole scene became extremely chaotic. Whether it was the Cao army or the Yellow Turban army, they didn't understand. They were obviously fine before, but why were they suddenly tense?

"Oh no!" Cao Cao's expression changed drastically when he suddenly woke up. He never expected that a trace of negligence would make the originally harmonious situation so tense.

"The three armies obey the orders, put away their weapons! Retreat!" Cao Cao issued an urgent order, ordering his command to retreat. After all, there are more than 100,000 Cao troops under his command, while the Yellow Turbans only have more than 10,000. Once it becomes an out of control, Cao Cao will inevitably be regarded as a typical example of burning bridges across the river.

Unfortunately, the Yellow Turban Army soldiers, who were like frightened birds, were injured by accident and even killed some Cao troops. When Tongze was killed, how could the Cao army soldiers stand by and watch?

In an instant, the place where the emperor originally welcomed the heroes turned out to be like a battlefield.

And at this moment, an unparalleled murderous aura suddenly enveloped the entire area, and then another person shouted angrily.

"Who dares to move again?"

A roar was like a dragon roar, which shocked more than 100,000 soldiers. When they raised their heads, they found that the person who was calling was Chen Mo who tied with Lu Bu, and they were even more anxious. It has to be said that the battle between Chen Mo and Lu Bu a few days ago really left a deep impression on the more than 100,000 soldiers of Cao's army.

The commotion was finally stopped...

"Huh!" Cao Cao breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that Yuan Shao would be marching his army south at some time. Even if he did not consider his reputation, he urgently needed the combat power of the Yellow Turban Army.

But, now...

Thinking of this, Cao Cao looked at the stunned officials, and then whispered to Xiahou Yuan beside him, "Miaocai, ask your brother to retreat, don't stimulate the Yellow Turban again. In addition, send someone to invite Zhang Tianshi, only she can calm the matter..."

"Yes!" Xiahou Yuan nodded. He also knew the severity of the matter. Therefore, after Cao Cao finished speaking, he immediately came to Zhang Susu's frame. He happened to see Zhang Susu, who was pale and extremely tired, walked out of the car. Seeing her tired face, she was mostly asleep before waking up.

"Tianshi, lord asks the Tianshi..."

"I understand," Before Xiahou Yuan finished speaking, Zhang Susu interrupted Xiahou Yuan. Then, under the attention of thousands of people, he gently came to the team and bowed to the emperor's car, "Sinner Zhang Susu, pay homage to Your Majesty!" As she said that, she looked back at Chen Mo.

Chen Mo hesitated for a moment, turned over and dismounted, bowed to the ground, and said, "Criminal Chen Mo, pay homage to Your Majesty!"

It has to be said that the leader's appeal is huge. If Zhang Susu had hesitated a little when he was bowing to the emperor before, but when even Chen Mo knocked on the ground with one knee, more than 10,000 Yellow Turban soldiers did not hesitate anymore. Only Pei Yuanshao, Zhou Cang and other few hundred people looked around with disbelief.

Among these people, what are the eldest, uncle, Du Bo, and even the generals. There is no doubt that these are the Yellow Turbans of the Jiazi year. Perhaps in the current Yellow Turban army, they are not elites or backbones, but it has to be said that they are the group of people who support the Yellow Turbans the most!

"Xiao Mo..." Pei Yuanshao and Zhou Cang looked at Chen Mo in disbelief. Their eyes made Chen Mo dare not look up.

You should know that before this, when Chen Mo was still under Dong Zhuo's command, he also bowed to the emperor, regardless of whether he wanted it or not, but until now, until he saw the reactions of Pei Yuanshao, Zhou Cang and others, Chen Mo realized how sad it was.

Why did the Yellow Turban Army, the Yellow Turban Army, raise an army to overthrow the Han Dynasty?

"Brother Pei, Brother Zhou, the emperor pardoned us and added official titles. In other words, we are now ministers of the court, and we should abide by etiquette... The overall situation is the most important!" Zhang Susu whispered.

After taking a deep breath, Pei Yuanshao and Zhou Cang finally lowered their heads silently and slowly knelt on the ground, their foreheads tightly against the ground, and their whole bodies were trembling slightly. It is not difficult to imagine how shame they were under at this moment!

Seeing Pei Yuanshao, Zhou Cang and other groups of thorns finally surrendered, and the Grand Marshal Yang Biao didn't want to make the matter worse again. After all, even he didn't expect that Cao's army and the Yellow Turban Army would start fighting. After coughing, he signaled Cao Cao with his eyes and asked him to continue his previous work.

He sighed in his heart, and Cao Cao clasped his fists and said loudly, "I ask Your Majesty Hong Fu, my minister Cao Cao, leads his army to Xuzhou to fight against Lu Bu, who is unjust, for three months and twenty-two days. Today he is able to return triumphantly and have the face to meet the emperor..."

To be honest, Chen Mo didn't hear a word from Cao Cao. He turned his head and looked at Pei Yuanshao, Zhou Cang and others from time to time. For some reason, he had a vague premonition in his heart.

It has to be said that Chen Mo's premonition was correct. A few days later, disharmonious voices appeared in the Yellow Turban Army one after another. No one would have thought that the emperor would come to welcome the heroes. This good thing would actually make the Yellow Turban Army, which was originally united, show signs of uneasiness.

And a few days later, this uneasiness was magnified.

Because Cao Cao submitted a memorial to the court, he suggested that Zhang Susu be sent to recruit the Yellow Turbans in Qingzhou, and the organization was 50,000, and the name was changed to Qingzhou Bing...

It was during those days that the Yellow Turban Army, which had always been united, finally split. Pei Yuanshao, who was dissatisfied with Zhang Susu's worship of Liu Xie, finally broke out in the Qingzhou military affairs. After a big argument, Pei Yuanshao, Zhou Cang and other Yellow Turban soldiers of Jiazi Nian chose to leave.

Afterwards, Zhang Yan, the deputy general of the Black Wolf Cavalry, could not bear to serve the court that killed his adoptive father Zhang Niujiao, and led Yu Du, Mu Gu and others away. At the same time, he also took away a group of people from the Black Wolf Cavalry, about 500 people...

It has to be said that the Yellow Turban, which had originally had a chance to make a comeback, has not yet recovered its original prosperity, but has once again suffered a major blow.

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Chapter completed!