Three Kingdoms: Madam, I am a decent person

Chapter 758 The Death of Xun You

Upon hearing the roar coming from the city gate, Bian Bing nervously looked at Xun You.

Now that his brother-in-law is gone, only he can have the final say!
Upon hearing the roar, Xun You turned his bloodshot eyes away from the army outside the city.

Looking at the enemy troops still advancing like a tide in the night outside the city, with no idea how many were left, Xun You's heart was bleeding.

Finished!

He couldn't even defend Xingyang City.

Meeting Bian Bing's tense yet expectant gaze, Xun You took a deep breath.

Instead of responding directly to Bian Bing, he grasped Cao Pi's shoulder and said, "My lord, we have undoubtedly fallen into their trap in today's battle."

"Xingyang City cannot be defended."

"Sikong will not be coming back either."

"Even in the best-case scenario, Sikong can only be with Zhong Yao, the Commandant of the Capital Region."

"I want to go back to Xuchang, but I don't know when."

"As long as the green hills remain, you should quickly retreat back to Xuchang."

"As long as you are alive, there is still hope."

As he spoke, he roared at Cheng Yu, who was not far away and had slashed down an enemy soldier who was climbing up with his sword, "Lord Cheng!"

Hearing the shout, Cheng Yu quickly turned around.

Xun You waved to him.

Cheng Yu strode over and said sternly, "Should we retreat? The enemy's offensive is too fierce; I'm afraid we can't hold out!"

Xun You held Cheng Yu's hand, his voice trembling slightly, and said, "I'll give you the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. You take the young master and the clan generals and retreat immediately!"

Cheng Yu was taken aback.

However, he quickly came to his senses and pushed Xun You, saying, "You should leave now!"

"Take the young master with you!"

“I am very old, and the earth has already reached my neck.”

"You are still young and strong; both the lord and the young master need you—"

Before Cheng Yu could finish speaking, Xun You dragged him behind Bian Bing and screamed, "Let's go!"

"Get out of here!"

"It takes about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn; any longer and I won't be able to hold on!"

After saying this, he ignored Cheng Yu, Cao Pi, and the others, rushed to a battlement, and stabbed an enemy soldier who had climbed up to death.

Upon seeing this, Cheng Yu's eyes became misty.

After taking one last look at Xun You's retreating figure, Cheng Yu called Bian Bing to take Cao Pi away.

Cao Pi struggled and screamed, "I can't leave!"

"Father is still outside!"

"This is the first military order my father has entrusted to me; I cannot let him down!"

However, no matter how much he struggled, Bian Bing did not let go, dragging him down the city wall.

From all directions, Cao Xiu, Zhu Ling, Cao Chun, and others gathered.

Seeing Cheng Yu descend from the city wall, the generals all said, "The city gate is about to fall, and our lord is still outside. What should we do?"

As Cheng Yu mounted his horse at breakneck speed, he roared, "Retreat at once!"

"I can't control that much anymore!"

"My lord is a lucky man, and Heaven will surely bless him."

"Xun You will cover our retreat. We will take the young master and return to Changshe!"

"The entire army shall obey the order, and all clan members and generals shall retreat together!"

"No delays allowed!"

After saying that, Cheng Yu rode away first.

Bian Bing grabbed Cao Pi by the waist, dragged him onto his warhorse, and followed closely behind.

Cao Xiu, Zhu Ling, Cao Chun, and the others watched Cheng Yu leave, then looked at the clanging city gate, and then at the city wall.

Many people burst into tears.

Cao Chun took the reins from a cavalryman and mounted his horse.

As he rode away, Cao Chun wept, his voice trembling as he cried out, "Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, heed my command! Withdraw from Xingyang City and retreat to Changshe!"

Seeing this, Cao Xiu also mounted his horse, raised his head and roared, "Cao family members, listen to my command! Everyone, retreat to Changshe immediately!"

Zhu Ling stomped her foot in anger upon hearing the orders from Cao Chun and Cao Xiu.

In previous years, he was ordered by Yuan Shao to assist Cao Cao in avenging his father by besieging Xuzhou. Afterwards, he broke away from Yuan Shao and led his troops to join Cao Cao because he saw Cao Cao's potential.

Unexpectedly, Cao Cao, who had been growing rapidly, suddenly suffered a crushing defeat.

Really good-for-nothing!

If he had known that the Great General would suddenly appear, he wouldn't have gone to Cao Cao!
Zhu Ling called for his soldiers to mount their horses, and followed closely behind Cao Xiu and Cao Chun as they quickly retreated from Xingyang City, heading straight for Changshe.

Outside Xingyang City, Tian Feng, Chen Deng, Chen Gong, Liu Ye, and others noticed that a large number of soldiers had disappeared from the city walls.

Tian Feng said to Zhang Sui, "Our lord personally beat the drum to boost morale, and the enemy is about to retreat!"

"Changshe is located in the rear, and Xiahou Dun's army is stationed there. It will take a long time to attack the city."

Zhang Sui responded.

Riding his horse to the drum platform behind him, Zhang Sui seized the drumsticks from the drummer and began to beat the drum himself.

Seeing this, Tian Feng waved his command flag, signaling the entire army to advance!

The soldiers who had not yet been mobilized lit their torches.

All the soldiers roared as they charged toward the city walls.

Xun You stood on the city wall, slashing at enemy soldiers who were climbing up the wall while gazing out of the city.

Looking at the flames covering the mountains and fields.

Watching countless enemy troops attack the city.

Watching Zhang Sui stand on the drum platform and personally beat the drum.

Watching Tian Feng continuously waving the command flag.

Watching countless soldiers charge up the city walls.

Xun You took two steps back, his body relaxing wearily.

The weapon in his hand was so heavy that he couldn't even hold it and it fell directly onto the ground of the city wall.

Looking around the city wall, watching the defending soldiers being surrounded and attacked by the enemy who had climbed up, and dying tragically under the swords, Xun You raised his head and forcibly held back his tears.

Just then, a loud "bang" came from the direction of the city gate.

The soldiers outside the city rushed towards the city gate!

The morale of the defenders on the city wall vanished almost instantly.

The defending troops retreated in droves.

The sounds of fighting were deafening.

Xun You watched as countless enemy soldiers climbed the siege ladders up the city wall, almost crushing him as they pushed towards him. He looked down at Zhang Sui beating drums in the distance below the city and gave a bleak smile.

The next moment, he leaped off the city wall.

The wind was whistling past my ears.

All the sounds seemed to vanish in an instant.

Xun You closed his eyes, feeling his body continue to fall, and murmured, "Uncle, I'm coming to join you!"

As his scalp tingled and a numbness spread, Xun You fell headfirst to the ground beneath the city wall, his body twisting in a bizarre posture as he slowly collapsed.

Beneath him, blood bloomed like orchids.

Zhang Sui beat the drum while watching the scene on the city wall.

Seeing Xun You jump off the city wall, Zhang Sui's expression changed slightly.

In the end, he simply sighed and continued beating the drum.

The city gates were breached.

Xun You is dead!

The Hebei army quickly took control of the entire city of Xingyang.

At this moment, Cao Cao, still in shock, led his personal guards out of the encirclement at Wuchao.

Looking behind him, the sounds of battle rose from Wuchao, and flames gathered everywhere. Cao Cao gasped for breath.

He felt as if his heart was breaking.

Ten thousand elite troops!
Ten thousand elite troops perished at Wuchao!
Although he had prepared himself for the worst, he still couldn't help but burst into tears.

I originally thought Yuan Shao was dead, and after years of hard work, I had no rivals left.

Unexpectedly, the gap in strength between himself and that kid had reached such a terrifying level.

How is this played?
Last year, when I sent my eldest son and Jia Xu north to attack Jicheng, it went so smoothly.

How could it have suddenly changed into this state in less than a year?

Just as Cao Cao was crying uncontrollably, a personal guard pointed in the direction of Xingyang and said in a trembling voice, "My lord, look in the direction of Xingyang!"

(End of this chapter)