Three Kingdoms: I, Yuan Shu, Loyal Officials of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 58 Jiang Gan: Oh no, is he going to eat me?

A fierce wind swept through the flames, and Jiang Gan held aloft the large banner with the character "Jiang" on it, facing Lei Bu and Chen Lan, who had fought their way through Yuan's army to come to his rescue.

"Generals, Ziyi is here! Ziyi is here!!!"

Following his banner, the last elite of Cao Cao's army had their armor stained crimson.

They bravely rushed out of the inferno, and as they looked at the reinforcements who were within reach, their eyes shone with the joy of surviving a catastrophe.

"Brother Ziyi, don't panic, Lei Bu is here!"

"Friendly troops, do not hesitate, Chen Lan will come to your rescue!"

The two men were seen shouting for help and laughing loudly.

They are giving orders loudly!
"Gentlemen, if you give your lives, immense wealth and honor will be yours at this moment, and you will be granted titles, land, and your heads will be displayed before you!"
"Follow me, charge!"

At that moment, the "Chiang" banner, which had always stood firm, began to sway precariously.

In the incredulous eyes of Cao Jun and in the despairing and heartbroken gaze of Jiang Gan, the world once again witnessed the unique military strategies of Lei Bu and Chen Lan!
The three armies charged forward with overwhelming momentum towards their "friendly forces"!
They were determined to annihilate Cao Cao's 30,000-strong army in one battle and pacify the two provinces of Yan and Yu. This was an enormous achievement and an unprecedented victory. Even the most famous generals of ancient times could not surpass this, so as not to live up to their unparalleled reputation!
"boom!"

The cavalry charged and trampled the wounded soldiers who had just escaped from the encirclement of the fire and were now betrayed by their own troops and had lost all morale. They were completely unstoppable.

Lei Bu and Chen Lan, relying on their strength, swept through the army like a whirlwind, and none could stand against them!
"The entire army fights with their lives on the line! They are ready to die for their cause!"

Xiahou Dun cried out in anguish, and he was the only one in Cao Cao's army still leading his troops in a desperate battle.

The moment he witnessed Lei Bu and Chen Lan charging towards his side, he knew he had lost the gamble.

They lost this game of chess, which staked the entire Yuzhou province on the table, utterly and completely.

He didn't understand, and he couldn't figure it out!
Could it be the name that Jiang Gan stole and brought back?

That strategist known as "Fengxiao" was truly able to have Zhou Yu, Sun Ce, and even Lei Bu and Chen Lan put on a show and make arrangements a year in advance, all for this moment?
If Jiang Gan hadn't said that Zhou Yu and Sun Ce's ambition to establish themselves, and Lei Bu and Chen Lan's intention to rebel, all of which were consistent with the facts and contained no falsehoods, how could they have so easily believed him, made such a desperate gamble, and suffered such a crushing defeat today?

At that moment, Xiahou Dun finally saw the chariot pulled by six horses once again.

The young master of the Yuan family arrived dressed in white mourning clothes.

Just like when we first met beneath the walls of Yangdi City, his eyes were clear and divine, and no one dared to look directly at him.

The difference was that on that day, when he looked down from the city wall, there were still more than 10,000 elite troops guarding the city beside him.

Today he led ten thousand troops to besiege the enemy, while his own troops, though scattered, had fled and none dared to fight.

The difference is that, in his eyes that day, Xi Zhicai was by his side, plotting to secure victory.

Today, reflected in my pupils, on the chariot, behind that young master Yuan, is an unpredictable figure, capable of turning clouds into rain with a flick of the wrist.

He alone wielded the chessboard, suppressing the entire world's power!

The current situation is truly unpredictable and ever-changing, leaving us breathless.

At this moment, he stood alone on his chariot, his long sword pointed at himself, coldly rebuking!

“He killed my beloved general Liu Xun; today I must avenge this grudge.”

The old men in Liu Xun's own army were almost moved to tears. How could they not be eager to join him? When the other soldiers and generals heard this, what more could they ask for? Who among them would not risk their lives to serve him?

The Great General will surely avenge me, slaughtering this city and leaving not a single one of you alive!

The resentment and threats Liu Xun made before his death still echoed in Xiahou Dun's ears; he never imagined that they would come true so quickly.

He watched as six horses pulled a carriage towards him, dressed in white mourning clothes, their spirits united in the chaos of war, like gods amidst the flames of battle. Seeing them, his heart sank.

[With the bearing of a dragon and the grace of a phoenix, and the appearance of the sun and moon, if you, my lord, still consider such a person a mere skeleton in a tomb, you will surely be captured by him sooner or later.]

With a sigh of despair, Xiahou Dun led the last remaining soldiers in a desperate charge towards the six-horse chariot, hoping to draw the attention of Yuan's army and buy Le Jin a chance to survive.

"Deceiving the emperor and disobeying orders, forging imperial edicts and issuing chaotic commands!"

"I will rid the emperor of this traitor!" "Do not harm my lord!"

Xu Chu spurred his horse forward, brandishing his sword to block, while Zhou Tai urged his horse on, shouting, "Zhongkang! Don't try to take the head!"

This is not a time for two armies to clash and for generals to fight, so why bother with any chivalrous code? Zhou Yu hurriedly ordered Sun Ce to come and fight for this great achievement.

Even with Xiahou Dun's courage and determination, how could he withstand the combined attack of three men?

In the midst of the clash of spears and swords, before ten rounds had passed, Xiahou Dun was already outmatched and wounded. Even his warhorse could not withstand the strain and retreated step by step.

It's better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early. Ji Ling had just managed to deal with the Cao soldiers who were in disarray in the camp. Now that he had come out to fight, how could he tolerate seeing this scene?
The three-pointed double-edged sword was wielded with such force that it was impenetrable. As they attacked, taking advantage of Xu Chu deflecting Xiahou Dun's weapon, Zhou Tai and Sun Ce severely wounded him with a sword and a spear.

Ji Ling launched a sneak attack from behind the horse, grabbing the heavily injured Xiahou Dun as easily as picking up a chick, and laughed loudly.

"Xiahou Yuanrang, didn't you want to avenge the humiliation of Qiao County?"

I only ask you, do you recognize me, Ji Ling of Nanyang, today?

"Disregarding martial ethics allows petty people to gain power!"

Xiahou Dun sneered, closed his eyes, and faced death with equanimity. "The victor is king, the loser is villain. I only wish for a swift death!"

"die?"

Yuan Shu looked at Xiahou Dun, who was being escorted by Ji Ling, with a meaningful gaze.

"The phoenix soars a thousand feet high, but will not perch on any tree but the parasol tree; the scholar dwells in one place, but will not rely on any lord but his master."

I believe Yuanrang will soon understand the reasoning behind this.

Send him to be treated, and order that he be treated well. Make sure he doesn't die; Yuan Rang and I still have important matters to discuss regarding defeating Cao Cao.

Yuan Shu knew that given Xiahou Dun's relationship with Cao Cao, it was impossible for him to surrender or betray him.

But sometimes betrayal and treachery are beyond human control.

I just today kept you in a high place and treated you with great respect, and in just a few days, you suddenly became very familiar with the internal relationships of Cao Cao's camp, his generals and strategists, policies and guidelines.

He even knew the unique abilities and characteristics of Cao Cao's sons, as well as the unknown poems and songs they had written in private.

Ask me about these private matters of Cao Cao. If it weren't for you, Xiahou Yuanrang, betraying me, how would I know them?

And if even Xiahou Dun, his childhood friend and sworn brother, could betray him.

So, Cao Mengde, who is prone to suspicion and prone to murder in his dreams, who in this world can he still trust?
His gaze shifted from Xiahou Dun, who had been forcibly taken away for medical treatment, to another prisoner present, and he sneered.

"Mr. Ziyi, why did you leave without saying goodbye that very night? It was so hasty."

When facing Yuan Shu, Jiang Gan couldn't help but recall terrifying memories and feel fear.

He shrank back and lowered his head. "I never expected to meet you again so soon. I still remember the great hospitality you showed me when we first met."

"is it?"

A chilling glint flashed in his eyes as he stared coldly at Jiang Gan.

"Then why did you steal the letters?"

"Stealing secrets has ruined my plans. I think Mr. Ziyi need not attend the banquet today. Let us host the banquet to celebrate the victory of the three armies."

what!
Jiang Gan's face turned deathly pale. Oh no, he's going to eat me!

His mind raced, and his renowned eloquence, famous throughout Jiangzuo, reached its peak under the drive of survival.

With just one sentence, Yuan Shu greeted him with a smile.

"Lord Yuan! Xi Zhicai has mobilized troops from the entire Yuzhou region for this battle. Now we can divide our forces and take it easily."

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