Super Cultivation System of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 640: Back to Sour Jujube
On the border of Yanzhou, outside the city of Suanzao, on the flat wilderness stretching for hundreds of miles, there was a large number of troops, lined up in neat rows, looking extremely murderous. Even few birds could be seen in the sky, perhaps because they were frightened by the murderous aura.

In front of the army, Liu He was wearing black armor inlaid with strands of red and gold lines, looking extremely solemn and dignified.

"Pullingleng..."

A carrier pigeon flew to the ground in front of Liu He.

Liu He's eyes flashed, and he asked a soldier beside him to take the urgent message off the pigeon's leg.

"Oh? Yuan Shu is dead?"

He was not surprised by this result. After Cao Cao hurried back to Yanzhou, he would certainly capture Yuzhou as soon as possible. Yuan Shu was no match for Cao Cao in the first place. He had suffered a heavy blow in Luoyang before and suffered heavy losses. After being schemed by Cao Cao, it was not surprising that he lost Yuzhou in just a few days.

However, the letter said that after he escaped from Yuzhou, he was ambushed and killed by Sun Ce and another young man when he arrived in Lujiang County. This was beyond his expectations.

"Sun Ce? If I remember correctly, this guy is only about 17 or 18 years old. He was able to lead an army alone to ambush and kill Yuan Shu. How could he have such wisdom and strategy?"

Liu He was a little surprised and looked down at the contents of the letter.

"Beside Sun Ce, there is a handsome young man with red lips and white teeth... Lujiang County..."

He pondered for a while, and suddenly his eyes lit up: "Zhou Yu!"

Then Liu He suddenly laughed.

"Great, great. Many top heroes from the Three Kingdoms era are now appearing one after another. This is wonderful. It seems that my trip to the end of the Han Dynasty will not be too boring..."

As he was thinking about this, Guan Yu beside him suddenly shouted: "Brother, look, the flag has been raised on the top of the city wall."

Liu He came to his senses and looked towards the top of the city wall. Sure enough, a flag with the word "Cao" on it was erected on the city wall.

Afterwards, the city gate slowly opened, and a group of soldiers filed out, led by Cao Cao.

"I've been waiting for you, General."

Cao Cao walked several dozen steps in front of Liu He, clasped his fists and shouted.

Liu He waved his hand and said, "Enough of the small talk. Where is the emperor?"

Cao Cao clapped his hands, and a group of soldiers came over, protecting a gorgeous carriage.

A little head popped out from the frame: "Uncle...Uncle, save me..."

When Liu He looked over, he saw that it was indeed Emperor Xian. He waved his hand behind him, and several people came over, escorting Cao Hong.

"I don't think you dare to deceive me, what about the other things?"

Cao Cao smiled and said, "Don't worry, General. Everything is ready."

A group of soldiers came over first, each holding two cloth bags in their hands. The bottoms of the bags were dyed scarlet, and one could tell what was inside without even looking.

"Inside are the heads of the entire Wei family, young and old, a total of 113. They committed heinous crimes and instigated discord between me and the court. They have been executed today. Please examine them, General."

Liu He frowned slightly: "There's no need to check it, it's just a small matter. What else?"

Of course Cao Cao understood what he was asking. He waved his hand and a convoy came out of the city. Each car was loaded to the brim. The convoy was extremely long and it took a long time before all the cars drove out of the city.

"Here are 500,000 dan of grain, 500,000 dan of fodder, and 500 million coins."

Liu He didn't say anything, but gave a look to Zhang Yong beside him. Zhang Yong understood and personally led hundreds of soldiers to inspect the vehicles.

While he was checking, Liu He seemed to say casually: "Meng De is so fast."

Cao Cao thought he was talking about his rush to Suanzao, and hurriedly replied, "I dare not say that I am fast. I have troubled the general to wait for me outside the city. I really deserve death."

Liu He said: "I must tell you about this."

Cao Cao was stunned: "Then the general is..."

Liu He suddenly smiled: "Meng De is a contemporary hero, how could he not know what I am referring to?"

After saying that, he looked towards the south, and Cao Cao's brows suddenly frowned.

"General..."

"Hey, I was just expressing my feelings for the moment. I didn't mean anything. Meng De doesn't need to panic."

Cao Cao's heart tightened, and he looked at Liu He's expression, trying to see something from it. However, Liu He looked relaxed, and there was nothing unusual at all.

"Meng De, I want to go and welcome the emperor myself, shouldn't you give way?"

Liu He's voice brought Cao Cao back from his thoughts.

"Oh... yes, yes, you should give way, you should give way."

Cao Cao turned sideways and let Liu He ride past him.

"rub……"

Xiahou Dun and the others glared at him and reached for their swords. Cao Cao glared at them fiercely, and the generals reluctantly put down their hands. Liu He came to the carriage of Emperor Xian and said, "I am late in coming to your rescue. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

When Emperor Xian heard the voice, he ran out of the carriage and looked at Liu He with great joy.

"Uncle, you are finally here. I was scared to death these past few days."

Liu He smiled and said, "Your Majesty is frightened. If anyone dares to bully the Emperor Liu, there will be retribution in the future."

Emperor Xian nodded very solemnly: "Yes, you must vent your anger for me."

Upon hearing this, Cao Cao and others' faces changed and they all became alert.

Liu He turned a blind eye to their actions and said: "Your Majesty, please sit down for a while. I will take you back to Luoyang."

"okay."

Emperor Xian happily got back into the carriage. Then several soldiers from Liu He's army came running, took over the frame, and drove the carriage back to their own army.

At this time, Zhang Yong also came back with his troops: "Brother, the things are correct."

"Well, that's best. Pull the entire convoy back."

Liu He said something, and Zhang Yong took the order and waved to a group of soldiers. They took over the convoy and rushed to the rear of their army.

Cao Cao asked cautiously, "What the general just said about the retribution to the emperor..."

"Oh, right, I almost forgot something."

Liu He suddenly interrupted Cao Cao's question, then waved to a man who looked like a civil servant, who respectfully held up a roll of gold cloth and handed it to him.

After Liu He took the cloth, he first went to the carriage of Emperor Xian and seemed to say a few words. Soon after, he nodded and walked over with the cloth.

"Cao Cao receives the order!"

Cao Cao hurriedly dismounted and winked at the generals behind him. Although they were dissatisfied, they had no choice but to dismount and kneel to listen.

"Your servant Cao Cao accepts your order."

"The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, declares: There is now the Governor of Yanzhou, the Valiant Cavalry Captain Cao Cao, who is the descendant of Grand Marshal Cao Song. He has fought for the country and made many military achievements. However, he listened to the slander of villains, endangered the pillars of the court, and held the emperor hostage. His crimes are unforgivable, and his entire family should be executed, and all nine clans should be exterminated..."

"Shhhhh..."

Having said this, Xiahou Dun and the others could no longer hold back, and they all stood up, drawing their swords.

"presumptuous!"

Guan Yu and others showed no sign of weakness and immediately raised their arms and shouted.

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

The tens of thousands of soldiers behind him suddenly let out thunderous shouts of killing.

Cao Cao was still kneeling on the ground, shouting at the generals behind him: "How dare you! Why don't you kneel down? Are you trying to make me appear disloyal and unjust? I, Cao Cao, have been blessed by the country for generations. Now I am committing such a rebellious act. Even if the imperial court wants to kill me, I deserve it. You guys should not do anything reckless!"

"But, Meng De, they want..."

"Shut up and get down on your knees!"

The generals' faces were filled with resentment, and they knelt down again reluctantly.

Liu He smiled and said, "Meng De is indeed loyal. Don't worry, the imperial edict has not been read yet."

Cao Cao looked very respectful: "I kneel and listen."

"However, considering that you were only careless for a moment, and that your original intention was to be loyal to the country, and that you have made great contributions to the court in eliminating the traitor Yuan Shu, I hereby spare your life and strip your father Cao Song of his title and salary. From now on, you must be loyal to your duties, serve the country, shepherd the people for the emperor, and comfort the people of Yuzhou. After one year, the court will send troops to take over Yuzhou. There must be no mistakes. I decree this."

Cao Cao's expression changed slightly, but after a flash, it quickly turned into a look of gratitude.

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your grace. I am deeply grateful!"

He knelt on the ground, took the imperial edict with both hands, and then stood up.

"General, I am humble..."

He wanted to say something, but Liu He turned around and said, "Bring Cao Hong up."

Several soldiers escorted Cao Hong to Cao Cao.

"The matter has been completed. Meng De, please do as you please. I will escort the emperor back to Luoyang first. I hope Meng De will remember the emperor's instructions in the imperial edict and not believe in slander, which will lead to mistakes."

After saying that, Liu He turned around, mounted his horse, and rode away.

Guan Yu glanced coldly at Xiahou Dun and others who were on full alert, snorted, and left with Liu He.

(End of this chapter)