The revival of the Han Dynasty must start with Dong Zhuo

Chapter 268 Volume Zhang Xiu Surrenders to Cao Cao

Zhang Ji led his cavalry into Cao Cao's army. Relying on the power of the cavalry, he completely tore Cao Cao's army formation apart, forcing Cao Cao to flee to the rear in panic.

"Capture Cao Cao alive!"

Seeing that Cao Cao was defeated by his cavalry charge, Zhang Ji became even more excited and chased after him with his horse's belly tightened.

Cao Cao's troops fought and fled along the way, abandoning a lot of baggage and food.

At the end of the chase, Zhang Ji was able to see Cao Cao's big banner, which undoubtedly made Zhang Ji even more excited and wanted to avenge his previous humiliation!
When the pursuit reached the vicinity of Ye County, Zhang Ji was about to catch up with Cao Cao, but suddenly a loud noise was heard from the surrounding mountains and forests, and then countless flaming arrows wrapped with branches and leaves on both sides smashed up!
Zhang Ji then realized that he had been chasing all the way to the edge of Nanyang County!

There is no open plain around at the moment, only a narrow mountain road!
"This is where?"

Zhang Ji asked hurriedly, but heard the soldier say: "This is Bowangpo!"

There was another commotion. Cao Cao, who had been fleeing, suddenly stopped, and the originally messy army instantly became orderly at this moment!
"kill!"

Cao Cao held the Yitian Sword in his hand and gave orders to his left and right.

Yu Jin and Xiahou Dun took the lead and charged forward from the army.

Zhang Ji's previous excitement turned into panic again, but he could only bite the bullet and fight with Yu Jin and Xiahou Dun.

"Elai, come forward and help!"

Hearing Cao Cao's order, a burly man holding a pair of halberds beside him smiled ferociously.

"Here!"

As Dian Wei joined the battle, Zhang Ji knew he was no match for him, so he swept his spear and was about to retreat.

"Go away!"

Seeing Zhang Ji leaving, Xiahou Dun bent his bow and drew his arrow, and Dian Wei also took out a small halberd from his waist and threw it at Zhang Ji!

Zhang Ji was hit by an arrow and a halberd, but he groaned and retreated to Wan County again.

It happened that Zhang Xiu heard about the war here at this time, and he also led his troops to support and rescued Zhang Ji to Wan County.

"uncle!"

When Zhang Xiu saw Zhang Ji, he felt that there was something wrong with Zhang Ji's expression.

After returning to the army, he directly stripped off Zhang Ji's armor, exposing his back.

"hiss!"

Zhang Xiu took a breath of cold air.

Xiahou Dun's arrow was not so bad, it only left a little blue mark after the armor lost its force.

But Dian Wei's halberd was so powerful that it caused a bruise on Zhang Ji's right waist, leaving a blood stain the size of a palm!
This blow had obviously penetrated the armor and shattered the kidneys inside the body, causing it to look like this!

"uncle!"

When Zhang Xiu saw this scene, he couldn't help but shed tears.

Since ancient times, injuries on the battlefield have been easy to treat if they are cut by sharp weapons, but difficult to heal if they are hit by blunt objects.

What's more, Dian Wei's strength was truly amazing. He could have caused such injuries to Zhang Ji with just one blow. It was obvious that Zhang Ji would not live long.

Feeling the pain in his back, Zhang Ji still comforted Zhang Xiu: "Don't cry, nephew."

"When I was still an ordinary soldier, the Grand Master always told us that as a military commander, we should be prepared to die on the battlefield."

"After all, I led the cavalry out today. Even if I meet the Grand Master in the Netherworld in the future, I can always confidently tell him that I did not bring shame to him and the Xiliang Army."

At this point, Zhang Ji's breathing became intermittent.

"But you are different. You are still young after all. You shouldn't be like us old guys."

"Cao Cao is a cunning and changeable warrior. You are definitely no match for him. The favors of the emperor and the Grand Tutor are all counted on me. You can surrender to Cao Cao without worry and save your life."

After saying this, Zhang Ji passed away, leaving Zhang Xiu alone, crying sadly on his body.

After crying for a long time, Zhang Xiu stood up with red eyes.

"uncle!"

"Although I am young, it doesn't mean that I can't grow the bones of the Xiliang Army!"

"Cao thief... this vengeance must be repaid with blood!"

Zhang Xiu ordered his men to secretly send Zhang Ji's coffin back to Chang'an. He himself was planning to take the remaining cavalry under his command out of the city to fight Cao Cao to the death!
But at this moment, Shangshu Ling Jia Xu, who learned the news, hurriedly wrote another letter to Zhang Xiu, proposing a plan in it.

After receiving Jia Xu's letter, Zhang Xiu hesitated but decided to act according to Jia Xu's plan.

That night, Zhang Xiu ordered people to hang white cloth on the wall of Wan County and arranged the entire place like a mourning hall.

When Cao Cao outside the city saw this, he knew that Zhang Ji was dead and was very happy.

"Zhang Ji is dead, what can a child like Zhang Xiu do?"

So Cao Cao sent people again to persuade Zhang Xiu to surrender.

This time Zhang Xiu finally opened the city gate and welcomed Cao Cao into the city.

When Cao Cao saw Zhang Xiu, he naturally comforted him in a kind voice: "I have no hatred against your uncle. We just had a dispute because of state affairs. I hope you don't hate me."

Zhang Xiu said he dared not and tried to lower his head, fearing that Cao Cao would see the resentment in his eyes.

Cao Cao was naturally very proud at this moment.

Taking over Wan County means completely opening up the passage to Wuguan!

But now that Dong Zhuo and the emperor are not in Guanzhong, the entire Guanzhong must have fallen into extreme panic!
As long as we can march our troops to the city, the entire Guanzhong area will surely fall without a fight and surrender!
Cao Cao couldn't help but feel extremely proud at this moment!

"He already controls the Central Plains. If he controls Guanzhong as well, he will be just like the former Emperor Gaozu!"

Since Cao Cao is Emperor Gaozu Liu Bang...then who is the King of Western Chu, Xiang Yu?

The generals under Cao Cao's command naturally knew Cao Cao's ambitions, and they all toasted Cao Cao to celebrate! After three rounds of drinking.

Cao Cao was a little tipsy, but he asked the people around him: "Are there any beautiful women in Wan County?"

Cao Cao's nephew Cao Anmin was serving as a school officer beside Cao Cao at this time.

He knew Cao Cao's preferences, so he whispered in Cao Cao's ear: "Uncle, Zhang Ji's wife Zou is a beauty! Why don't you call her to sleep with you and spend a good time with you?"

Although Cao Cao was drunk, his years of caution finally made him somewhat rational. He hesitated and said, "How can I do that? Zhang Ji just died, and Zhang Xiu just surrendered. How can I take possession of someone's widow and his uncle and sister-in-law at this time?"

Cao Anmin quickly advised: "Uncle, what you said is wrong!"

"What is a woman in troubled times? She is nothing but an object!"

"Ms. Zou is beautiful, but now that she has lost Zhang Ji's protection, she must be eager to rely on others! Now that your uncle has taken her into his room, isn't that fulfilling that woman's wish?"

"And Zhang Xiu."

"Zhang Xiu has just surrendered, so he must be a little uneasy and want to please his uncle! Even if his uncle doesn't mention it, he would still want to send his uncle and his wife to his bed!"

Cao Cao was leaning on the bed, slightly tipsy. When he heard Cao Anmin's words, he thought they made sense.

"it is good!"

"it is good!"

"If it can make Zhang Xiu feel at ease, then this is not a bad idea!"

When Cao Anmin saw that Cao Cao agreed, he smiled knowingly and immediately went to look for Zou.

Zou was startled by Cao Anmin's sudden intrusion. She was in mourning for Zhang Ji, and when she heard that Cao Cao wanted her to sleep with him, she burst into tears.

"I have never heard of a woman serving the man who killed her husband just after he died!"

But if he didn't go, Zou didn't know what to do.

She is a woman after all.

Moreover, Zhang Xiu has already surrendered to Cao Cao. If any unexpected incident occurs at this time, it may bring disaster to his nephew.

Zou had no choice but to follow Cao Anmin out and go to where Cao Cao was.

But as soon as he reached the door, he was stopped by someone.

The man who came was Zhang Xiu holding a spear.

He had been secretly monitoring Cao Cao, and when he heard that Cao Cao had sent Cao Anmin to the residence of his uncle and sister-in-law Zou, he immediately followed.

"What are you doing!?"

Zhang Xiu was furious when he saw that Cao Anmin dared to take his uncle and sister-in-law out!

Cao Anmin already had something to hide, and when he saw Zhang Xiu appear here, he was even more shocked.

However, Cao Anmin quickly realized that it was not him who should be afraid of Zhang Xiu, but Zhang Xiu who should be afraid of him!

"Zhang Xiu, Lord Cao has taken a fancy to your uncle and aunt, I hope you will not be so ignorant!"

"If your uncle and aunt serve Lord Cao well, maybe you can be rewarded!"

"But if you stop here... Humph, you are a surrendered general, aren't you afraid that Cao Gong will punish you?"

Zhang Xiu was furious, and Zou treated Zhang Xiu as her own son. She was afraid that Zhang Xiu would really anger Cao Cao because of her, so she couldn't help but persuade him with tears in her eyes: "Nephew, please get out of the way. Your uncle loved you the most when he was alive. You must not make any mistakes, otherwise how can I explain to your uncle in the future?"

"Don't anger Cao Cao because of your aunt's matter, or he will punish you!"

Hearing Zou's words, Cao Anmin was also very proud.

Today he wanted to bring Zou to Cao Cao's bed to please him!

What can Zhang Xiu do to him?

Just as Cao Anmin thought, Zhang Xiu could only helplessly lean against Zou and cry.

"As a nephew, I let my uncle and aunt suffer such an insult. This is all my fault, Zhang Xiu!"

Seeing Zhang Xiu and Zou crying more and more sadly, Cao Anmin finally became impatient: "That's enough! It's not like we won't see each other again in the future, why are you crying so sadly?"

"Especially you! Crying like this! What if you anger Lord Cao?"

As he spoke, Cao Anmin took the initiative to grab Zou's wrist, wanting to take Zou away.

But when Cao Anmin was only a few inches away from Zou's wrist, Cao Anmin's body suddenly stiffened.

He lowered his head in disbelief.

An iron gun head suddenly appeared on the chest!

"Pfft!"

The gun tip was pulled out, but then it pierced out again from the back!

"Pfft!"

"Pfft!"

"Pfft!"

"..."

In just a few breaths, dozens of bullets stabbed into Cao Anmin's chest, piercing his heart and lungs!

Cao Anmin died with his eyes open!
He turned his head away at the last moment he lost consciousness, his dull eyes filled with disbelief.

"You, Zhang Xiu...really dare to kill me?"

(End of this chapter)