Three Kingdoms: Madam, I am a decent person

Chapter 779 Jian Yong's Last Words!

As Xu Shu was on his way to see his elderly mother, the cavalry behind him had already arrived.

Just as Xu Shu had guessed, the cavalry did not charge the civilians, but instead pursued Liu Bei's scattered and fleeing soldiers in groups of a hundred.

The scouts reported the battle situation to Zhang Sui and Liu Ye, who were following closely behind.

Liu Ye laughed and said, "Who is this Xu Shu? He seems to know quite a bit about you, my lord?"

Zhang Sui said, "He is a good friend of Zhuge Liang, the governor of Lujiang Commandery."

Liu Ye said, "Both the lord and Lord Tian highly praise Zhuge Liang. Birds of a feather flock together. In other words, Xu Shu is truly a talented person."

"My lord, should we kill him or not?"

"He's not on your kill list."

Zhang Sui laughed and said, "Let's not kill him!"

"Xu Shu is capable, but his weaknesses are also very obvious."

Looking behind him, Zhang Sui said, "Send someone to find Chen Zhen and have him find someone who has seen Xu Shu's mother."

"Let these people lead the search for Xu Shu's mother."

"Once you see her, don't kill her. Bring her here and protect her well."

"At that time, Xu Shu will surrender."

Liu Ye looked at Zhang Sui with a rather strange expression.

My lord is sometimes quite amazing.

It seems he knows a lot about many people.

Where did he get such detailed intelligence?

Despite her suspicions, Liu Ye still sent people back to find Chen Zhen.

Zhang Sui then followed the eight thousand cavalrymen southward.

Looking from a distance, the dust kicked up by the cavalry could be seen to almost obscure the entire world.

Every now and then, you could see people being chased down by cavalry and cut down from their horses.

While eight thousand cavalrymen relentlessly pursued and slashed at Liu Bei's soldiers, Guan Yu led a hundred men in a retreat, occasionally retaliating as well.

Although these cavalrymen were incredibly brave, most of them were no match for Guan Yu in a single round.

Gao Shun, leading a hundred soldiers from the Xianchen Camp, surveyed the entire area and immediately noticed Guan Yu and his men killing cavalrymen on the east side.

He fought Guan Yu several times when he was in Xuzhou.

He was deeply impressed by Guan Yu.

Because Guan Yu and Zhang Liao had a very good relationship.

Moreover, he, Liu Bei, and Zhang Fei were inseparable.

Lu Bu had clashed with them before, and the three of them could go dozens of rounds against Lu Bu.

Upon discovering Guan Yu, Gao Shun led a hundred soldiers from the Trapped Camp straight towards him!

Just as Guan Yu had killed a dozen or so cavalrymen, he heard a soldier point to the west and say, "General Guan, there are cavalrymen coming from there!"

Guan Yu looked in the direction the soldier was pointing and saw Gao Shun leading the pursuit.

Guan Yu's expression changed slightly.

The enemy camp is trapped!
Although the Trapped Camp is no longer wearing heavy armor, they have all switched to soft armor.

However, Guan Yu knew all too well how terrifying this trapped camp would be under Gao Shun's command!
Guan Yu immediately ordered his soldiers to retreat with him!

Gao Shun saw Guan Yu fleeing with his soldiers and looked around.

Seeing a hundred-man unit being entangled by cavalry not far away, Gao Shun immediately led a hundred soldiers from the Xianchen Battalion to surround them.

Guan Yu secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Gao Shun was not chasing after him.

After turning around and changing direction, Guan Yu led a hundred soldiers straight to Maicheng.

Since Gao Shun and the Xianchen camp did not pursue them, he could return to Maicheng safely!

Seeing that dozens of men were surrounded by cavalry ahead, Guan Yu immediately led his troops to meet them.

After killing the cavalrymen who surrounded them, Guan Yu was about to lead them to continue their escape towards Maicheng when someone grabbed his hem and pointed to the chaotic crowd behind him, saying, "General Guan, Military Advisor Jian has been shot in the thigh by cavalry. He is currently hiding among the civilians! If the cavalry finds him, the consequences will be unimaginable!"

Guan Yu was too lazy to even bother with him.

Upon hearing that it was Jian Yong, Guan Yu's expression changed drastically.

Jian Yong was among the earliest people to follow the army in its campaigns across the country!

Although Jian Yong's ability to devise strategies was far inferior to that of the strategist Xu Shu.

However, in handling domestic affairs, he was almost always in charge.

Although he has a somewhat easygoing personality, he is an absolutely loyal person.

Glancing at the cavalry charging up behind him again, Guan Yu gritted his teeth and signaled his soldiers to head towards Maicheng first, while he rode off alone.

Just as they had killed two cavalrymen, an enemy general rode up on horseback.

Guan Yu's narrow eyes gleamed coldly as he prepared to charge forward.

But then the enemy general took off his helmet and exclaimed excitedly, "Second Brother!" It was Tian Yu!
Guan Yu was taken aback, his killing intent subsided, and he stepped forward, saying irritably, "Guorang, what are you doing? Are you coming back?"

Guorang is the courtesy name of Tian Yu.

Tian Yu's smile froze.

Guan Yu sighed and said, "There's no need to feel embarrassed. You don't owe us anything."

"But my elder brother often says that we owe you something."

“You followed us out of Zhuojun in your youth, fought half your life, but accomplished nothing.”

"You have achieved so much in just a few years following the General; this is a fortunate thing."

"It's rare that you could catch up with us and call me 'Second Brother' even when we were fleeing like this. That's enough!"

"Retreat immediately, I don't want to fight you."

Tian Yu grabbed Guan Yu's arm and said through gritted teeth, "Second Brother, let's surrender!"

"Zilong and I have already agreed on this."

"As long as you and my elder brother surrender, Zilong and I will protect you even if it means our deaths!"

“My Lord is not a bloodthirsty man.”

"If we plead sincerely, he will definitely let you off the hook!"

Guan Yu chuckled upon hearing Tian Yu's words.

While grabbing Tian Yu's hand and prying open the latter's fingers, Guan Yu said, "Guorang, you don't understand us as well as the General. You've followed us for over ten years, but it's all for nothing."

“I followed my elder brother in raising an army in Zhuojun. My elder brother treated me like a brother, and his kindness was as heavy as a mountain.”

"Now that we are surrounded by enemy troops, how can I, a man of honor, betray my promise and surrender to the enemy?"

"How can I face my elder brother?"

"Death is inevitable for everyone; it may be as weighty as Mount Tai or as light as a feather."

"If I die in battle today, it is the will of Heaven, so what is there to fear?"

"Jade may be broken but its whiteness cannot be altered; bamboo may be burned but its integrity cannot be destroyed. Though the body perishes, the name will be recorded in history!"

After saying that, he shook off Tian Yu's hand and started to run away.

Tian Yu hurriedly chased after him, pleading, "Second Brother, the General is a great ruler of the world. The situation is irreversible now. Don't throw your life away in vain!"

Guan Yu suddenly turned around, his broadsword pointing directly at Tian Yu, and said sternly, "If you still have any old feelings for us, you should stop here!"

After saying that, he spurred his horse and galloped away.

Tian Yu watched Guan Yu's departing figure and covered his face with his hands.

As Guan Yu galloped along the path of the people, he called out Jian Yong's name.

Not long after, he actually met Jian Yong!
However, Jian Yong is currently sitting slumped on the ground by himself.

An arrow was still lodged in his right thigh, the arrow penetrating deep into the bone and flesh.

Blood seeped from his wound and dripped onto the soil, wetting a large area of ​​it.

At that moment, he untied a wine flask from his waist and began to drink it down in large gulps.

Upon hearing Guan Yu's shout, Jian Yong quickly put down his wine jug and called out loudly, "Yun Chang, I'm here!"

Guan Yu spurred his horse on at full gallop while remaining vigilant of his surroundings.

Upon hearing the shouts, Guan Yu rushed off.

Sure enough, they met Jian Yong not far away.

Just as they were about to step forward, they saw a cavalry force charging towards them.

Jian Yong noticed it too, and his face turned deathly pale.

Guan Yu hesitated for a moment, then rushed over and was about to dismount and lift Jian Yong onto his warhorse.

Jian Yong waved his hand, took a talisman from his waist, handed it to Guan Yu, and forced a smile, saying, "It's no use, you can't escape."

“If you take me with you, Yun Chang, you will also be implicated.”

"Help me find a way to send the amulet back to Zhuojun and deliver it to my father."

Guan Yu said with a somber expression, "We are the ones who have wronged you."

Jian Yong smiled and shook his head, saying, "Life is a mess; if you really want to figure it out, who can say for sure?"

"I don't blame anyone for today's outcome; it's my choice to follow you."

"Please pass on a message to my father."

Jian Yong paused, his voice choked with emotion, and said, "Your son is incompetent. I cannot achieve great things and return home in glory, nor can I take care of you in your old age and see you off in your final days."

"If there is an afterlife, Father, please remember this: even if you raise a dog, never raise a son like me."

After saying that, he waved his hand, raised his head, and continued drinking the wine from the wine jug.

As the cavalry approached, Guan Yu closed his eyes, turned his horse around, and galloped towards Tian Yu.

(End of this chapter)