The Three Kingdoms: Home Travel

Meanwhile, a fire broke out in Xuchang city, and it burned not just any fire, but a particularly large one near the governor's residence, growing ever stronger with the help of the night wind.

Upon hearing the report from Shi Che, even Gou Huo was taken aback. He never expected those people to be so audacious. Not to mention the numerous documents and account books in the governor's mansion, don't forget that the residences of Cao Cao's civil and military officials were located on either side of the governor's mansion, directly facing the residence of Situ Jiang!

Before Gou Huo could even give the order to extinguish the fire, several more fires broke out in the city. Some were shouting for help, others were fighting the fires, and of course, there were also those trying to take advantage of the chaos!

If they managed to reach the governor's mansion immediately, they would find the fire raging and difficult to extinguish. Even worse, the fire was fueled by the night wind and was slowly spreading.

Just as he was about to order the rescue, Gou Huo was shocked to see countless people pouring into the streets, creating a noisy scene.

Besides these, Gou Huo also saw many officials in their official robes, accompanied by their household servants and retainers, flooding the streets. When asked, they claimed it was to put out a fire, but whether it was genuine or a pretense, no one could tell. Suddenly, someone patted Gou Huo on the shoulder and called out, "Wenruo!" Gou Huo was startled and quickly turned around. Upon seeing the man, he sighed and said, "Zhongde, you almost scared me!"

The newcomer was none other than Cheng Yu, the guard of the east gate. Upon hearing Gou Huo's words, Cheng Yu remained expressionless and said solemnly, "Why hasn't Wenruo given the order?"

"Give an order?" Gou Huo thought for a moment and understood Cheng Yu's meaning, saying in astonishment, "Giving an order now would likely harm many innocent people! Wen Ruo, how pedantic you are!" Cheng Yu frowned and pointed to the officials in official robes in the distance, saying, "Look at them, they have no buckets or basins beside them. Are they really here to put out the fire? They're here to cause trouble!"

Gou Huo said seriously, "Zhongde's words are true, but what I'm thinking is also true. Are all these people really like that? If there are those who truly want to help us, wouldn't we be ready to do so as soon as the order is given?"

Cheng Yu shook his head and said coldly, "Better to kill the innocent than let the guilty go free!" "You!" Gou Huo's face changed drastically, and he pointed at Cheng Yu, speechless.

Cheng Yu pointed to the Situ Jiang residence not far away and said in a deep voice, "If the fire spreads throughout the city, people will be in turmoil, and the rebels will seize the opportunity to emerge. We will regret it too late then. How can we face our lord then? How can we face Shouyi!"

"But if he wavered, his heart would not falter. Beside him, Cheng Yu said angrily, 'The situation is urgent, Wenruo!'"

"Enough!" Gou shouted twice, his face full of sorrow, and ordered, "Order General Fang to carry out the plan and pacify Xuchang. Anyone who lingers in the streets and does not return after three calls shall be killed!"

"Yes, sir!" Gou Huo's guards went to carry out the order.

"Alas!" Gou Huo sighed deeply, shaking his head. "Who knows how many lives will be lost today! Wenruo, don't think like that. As long as we protect Xuchang and purge some of the rebels, that's enough!" Cheng Yu finished speaking, then leaned down and whispered to Gou Huo, "I don't believe the Emperor is unaware of this!"

"Stop arguing!" or sighing, but the words he uttered didn't even convince himself.

Jiang Zhe's residence!

"Auntie!" Cao Ang rushed into the study and said to Cai Yan, who was practicing calligraphy there.

"Aunt, something terrible has happened! The governor's mansion is on fire, and the fire is raging, quickly spreading here. In my humble opinion, we should inform Commander Gou and have him send troops over," Cai Yan said calmly, without even glancing at Cao Ang. "Those officials must have already considered this matter. Don't panic. There aren't many soldiers in the city; we shouldn't cause them any more trouble..."

"No, Aunt!" Cao Ang said anxiously. He hurriedly said, "Just now, I went to the street and saw some people acting suspiciously." At this point, suddenly, countless screams came from outside the mansion. Cao Ang's expression changed, and he shouted, "Aunt, listen!"

"I already knew, and there are many soldiers from my husband's elite troops guarding the manor. Don't be alarmed," Cai Yan said, raising her head abruptly. "Where is Shuzhi?"

Cao Ang was taken aback. He turned around and looked behind him, where there was no one. He said in surprise, "Fang, Fang You is still behind my nephew."

"Didn't I tell you not to leave the manor without permission? If something were to happen to Uncle Zhi, how could I face my husband?" Just then, Chen Dao, panting, ran into the study, "Aunt!"

Seeing Chen Dao covered in blood, Cai Yan rushed to his side and anxiously asked, "Where did you go? Are you hurt?" Chen Dao grinned and said, "Auntie, don't worry, I'm fine. These are all other people's blood." "Oh, Auntie, Zishu and I went out just now and saw Brother Fang fighting with someone! I just helped out a bit." "Nonsense!" Cai Yan said angrily, "The situation is chaotic. You're still running around? I will definitely tell my husband everything!" Chen Dao was shocked. This was terrible! If Auntie told Uncle, wouldn't Uncle be furious and refuse to let him join the Tiger and Leopard Camp? "Auntie, I won't dare to do it again!" Chen Dao secretly glanced at Cai Yan's expression and said softly, "I really won't dare to."

The pain on his face made Cao Ang secretly chuckle.

Cai Yan glanced at Chen Dao and said softly, "I'll trust you this once. Go and wash up, change into clean clothes, and tell your Aunt Xiu'er about this." "Yes, ma'am!" Chen Dao breathed a sigh of relief and ran out of the study.

"Auntie!" Cao Ang asked doubtfully, "Brother Fang is leading troops to defend Xuchang, who dares to fight him?"

Looking at Zhuo Ang, Cai Yan said calmly, "Imperial Guards!"

Following Gou Huo's orders, Fang Yue led 3,000 soldiers to patrol the streets of Xuchang, ordering everyone on the street to return to their homes. After three shouts, anyone who did not return was to be killed!

However, Fang Yue ultimately couldn't bear to kill these unarmed civilians. So, despite the outward show of force, he killed a few armed civilians, and then the rest of the civilians returned home in fear.

Looking around, Fang Yue suddenly heard a series of heavy footsteps. She drew her gun, pointed it at the distance, and shouted, "Who goes there? State your name!"

"Who are you, young man? And why do you want me to register?" In the darkness, Yang Feng, fully armored, rode out on horseback, followed by countless imperial guards.

Fang Yue's eyes narrowed, and he secretly ordered his soldiers to be on guard. He then said in a deep voice, "I am here on the orders of Commander Gou to patrol Xuchang in case of unforeseen circumstances." "Oh!" Yang Feng seemed to suddenly realize something. He smiled, took his horse, and stepped forward, saying, "So you are here on the orders of Commander Gou. That is similar to my orders. I am also here on the orders of the Emperor to patrol Xuchang to assist Commander Gou. May I ask what your name is?" As he rode up to Fang Yue, his expression changed drastically. Suddenly, he turned hostile and slashed at Fang Yue with his sword.

With a cold laugh, Fang Yue had already anticipated Yang Feng's move. She easily blocked the attack with a light lift of her spear, then with a burst of strength, sent Yang Feng flying back several feet.

"You!" Yang Feng, secretly pleased, never expected that a lowly soldier would brush him aside with a single hand. He roared in anger, "How dare you act so presumptuously?! Where are the Emperor's guards?"

"Capture this man for me!"

"Hmph!" Fang Yue brandished his spear and roared angrily, "This man is plotting a rebellion! Follow me and kill him!" With that, he charged at Yang Feng, and a chaotic battle ensued between Cao Cao's soldiers from Xuchang and Yang Feng's imperial guards.

Within three moves, Fang Yue deflected the spear from Yang Feng's hand. He roared, "Today is your death day!"

Yang Feng was greatly alarmed and turned his horse to flee, crying out, "Gongming, save me!" "Yes, sir!" A general responded, and rode out to block Fang Yue's path. He wore only lower armor, holding a large axe in each hand, and his appearance and demeanor were quite imposing.

Fang Yue's eyes were filled with surprise and doubt. He pointed at the general and shouted, "Who are you? Do you also want to join Yang Feng in rebellion?" The general hesitated for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "I don't know anything about rebellion. It's just that General Yang has been kind to me, and I will not betray him! I am Xu Huang, Xu Gongming. Forgive me!" "You're asking for death!" Fang Yue was furious and spurred his horse to fight Xu Huang. The two generals fought for more than ten rounds, neither gaining the upper hand.

Yang Feng, who was watching from a distance, had a look of fear in his eyes. He thought to himself, "Didn't Gou Wen say that there were no generals in the city? This man was able to fight Gongming to a standstill. Could Gou be lying to me?"

"Then what happened today..." Yang Feng murmured, his eyes suddenly turning to the south gate, a bad feeling creeping into his heart.

Meanwhile, Liu Ai, the Imperial Clan Head of Xuchang's South Gate, arrived with the remaining two thousand Imperial Guards. A guard from the South Gate, Cao Bing, immediately shouted, "This is a heavily guarded area; halting is forbidden!"

"Insolence!" Liu Ai, the Imperial Clan Minister, roared, taking out a piece of paper resembling a letter. He spoke in a deep, cautious voice, "I have come to deliver the order of Commander Gou. Commander Gou has ordered you to proceed to the Governor's residence to extinguish the fire. All matters concerning the South Gate are to be handed over to us! We are the Emperor's Imperial Guards, and the Emperor's seal is here!"

The soldiers of Cao Cao looked at each other in bewilderment.

Just then, a general descended from the city wall, clasped his hands in greeting, and said calmly, "Greetings, sir. May I ask your name?" Meanwhile, Liu Ai, the Imperial Clan Minister, was extremely anxious and wouldn't waste time arguing with that general. He roared, "I have the password from Commander Gou and the Emperor's seal here! Why aren't you all at the Governor's residence awaiting orders? Do you know that this fire wasn't caused by natural disaster, but by someone deliberately causing it? Listen to the sounds of fighting within the city; the situation is extremely urgent. Why aren't you going there!"

The garrison commander smiled slightly, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and said, "Yes! This subordinate obeys!" He then gestured, summoning over two thousand soldiers down from the city wall.

Zongzheng Liu Ai secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said gently, "General, please be careful of the traitor. Um, may I ask how I should address you, General?"

"My lord, please rest assured, I will not let those traitors who want to rebel get away with it. My name is Gao Shun! This is Yuan Shu's camp outside the city!"

Chief Clerk Yang Hong rushed into the main tent with a look of urgency. He said to Yuan Shu, who was sitting on the floor, "My lord! Fire has broken out in Xuchang!"

"Hmm?" Yuan Shu was taken aback for a moment, then confused, before exclaiming with delight, "If things hadn't succeeded, I would have summoned the entire army and captured Xuchang to rescue the emperor!"

"Yes, sir!" Chief Clerk Yang Hong also showed some delight. He had reported from afar that the fire in Xuchang was extremely large, seemingly near the governor's mansion in the city. It didn't seem like a hoax at all.

Within an hour, Yuan Shu's soldiers, who had been prepared, came out in full force, and five thousand troops slowly headed towards the south gate. At the same time, a hundred miles north of Xuchang!

Yang Ding, deputy commander of the Tiger and Leopard Battalion, gazed intently at the towering flames engulfing Xuchang and roared, "Summon the soldiers! We are heading to Xuchang!"

"Yes, sir!" The officers of the Tiger and Leopard Battalion resolutely accepted the order.

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