Chapter 166 Liu Wu rides alone into Xuchang!
Chapter 166: Liu Wu rides alone into Xuchang!
He led 30,000 troops into the Central Plains, and tens of thousands of civilians followed him!

Yang Biao looked at the scene ahead, his heart already in turmoil. He looked at Xun Yu, the chief minister under Cao Mengde, and could not help asking, "Have you ever read Shangshu?"

Xun Yu was also a well-read person, so how could he not have read Shangshu?

"Of course I have read it." Xun Yu replied.

Yang Biao sighed: "Some people unified the world with only 70 li square land, Shang Tang was one of them."

Liu Wu rose up on both sides of the river, relying on the city of Xiling, and soared into the sky!
"I have never heard of anyone who was afraid of others just because he controlled a large area of ​​a thousand miles. Xia Jie was like that."

Today, Cao Mengde controls the entire Central Plains, including Qingyou, Ji, Xu, Yan, Yu, and Guanzhong.

Even if Liu Wu has reached his current situation, he only has Jingzhou.

Not to mention Liu Wu, even if Liu Wu were combined with the Sun family of Jiangdong, Liu Zhang of Bashu, Zhang Lu of Hanzhong, Gongsun Du of Liaodong, and the Liang warlords, and even Liu Yuan, whose Southern Xiongnu had not yet emerged, their population, taxes, and territory might not be comparable to that of Cao Mengde.

The population and land of the Central Plains have always been overwhelming those of the surrounding areas...

But now, Cao Mengde is suppressed by Liu Wu!
Yang Biao continued: "Since you have read the Book of History, you should know that Shang Tang's conquest began with Ge..."

Xun Yu's eyes were full of hope: "Shang Tang's conquest started from Ge. At that time, Xia was still very powerful, but everyone in the world trusted Shang Tang."

“When he conquered the east, the people in the west complained.”

"When he conquered the south, the people in the north complained."

"The people complained: Why didn't Shang Tang attack us first, but put us last?"

"As the saying goes, the people look forward to it like a drought looking forward to a rainbow..."

Xun Yu, the chief of all the ministers under Cao Mengde, had a dazed look at this moment.

He stared at the young figure approaching, lost in thought: "Is this what the people want?"

Liu Wu came, riding a horse, walking side by side with Cao Mengde.

All the officials looked at this young man.

He is Liu Xuande's eldest son.

For many years, he has been hiding his identity and supporting Liu Xuande behind the scenes.

Later he fled to the police station, and no one could tell who was right or wrong.

But at this moment, it was not Liu Xuande, but Liu Wu and Liu Zilie who asked all the officials to go out of the city thirty miles to welcome him!

He captured Xiling, first defeated Jiangling's 30,000-strong army, captured Cao Ren, and then resisted the Han Prime Minister Cao Mengde's personal rule and captured Cao Cao alive. From then on, he completely established a foothold in Jiangbei.

Then he sent troops to seize Liu Xuande's four counties in southern Jing. Liu Xuande's advisers, generals, and even the Jingzhou navy that had recently gained prominence in Xiangfan all came from Liu Xuande...

Now he is leading his troops northward, conquering Xiangfan, taking Nanyang, and marching into Kunyang to confront Cao Cao, forcing Cao Cao to admit defeat and allowing him to calmly lead his 30,000 troops into the Central Plains and meet the emperor openly!
At this moment, whether they were Han officials or Cao Cao's confidants, they looked at Liu Wu with only awe in their eyes.

With Cao Cao's introduction, Liu Wu immediately met with these prominent officials in the court one by one.

Every time Cao Cao named one, a minister would bow to Liu Wu, and Liu Wu would just salute on his horse in response.

Until Xun Yu.

"This is Lord Xun, my right-hand man, who has the talent to assist the king."

Xun Yu bowed and saluted.

As Cao Mengde finished speaking, Liu Wu had already dismounted and returned the greeting, "Liu Zilie of Xiling, greetings to Lord Xun."

Xun Yu was stunned. At this moment, this honor made him feel at a loss.

He subconsciously looked at Cao Cao blankly.

But Cao Mengde's face was terribly gloomy at this moment, and he was staring at Liu Wu, wishing he could eat Liu Jingzhou alive.

Obviously, Liu Wu's temporary move made Cao Mengde very unhappy.

However, the next moment, Liu Wu said with a sad voice: "It is a great honor for me to meet all the officials in the court today. It's a pity that there is no one among the officials who are my old acquaintances..."

"When the Yidaizhao incident happened, I was still a teenager and had no choice but to leave Xudu."

"Now that I've returned, all my old friends are gone. Even General Fu Bo's descendant died in Xudu City not long ago..."

"In such a huge city like Xudu, my brother is the only one left all alone."

Liu Wu's words were sad, but they made Xun Yu, a Han minister, feel heartbroken at this moment. At this moment, he was so ashamed that he wanted to find a crack in the ground...

All officials are in panic!
At this time, no one dared to look at Liu Wu again!
Does Liu Zilie know what he is talking about?

Damn it, when the Yidaizhao incident happened, Cao Mengde, who was then the prime minister, was in Xuchang, and he was really purged!
Even the unborn prince is not exempt...

What is the Yidaizhao?
Emperor Liu Xie wrote in blood, summoning loyal ministers to the Han Dynasty to kill Cao Cao.

Then it failed.
Some people ran away.
Most of them were killed.

Now Liu Wu has made his identity and position clear. He is traveling to Xuchang as a remnant of the Yidaizhao!
Now he has returned with 30,000 soldiers. As long as Liu Wu is willing, he can say at any time, I am following the imperial edict to fight against the enemy! ! !
At this moment, the murderous intent in Cao Mengde's eyes was about to solidify into substance...

Liu Wu ignored Cao Mengde completely, and just turned back to look at the tens of thousands of people who had followed him all the way, clasped his hands, and bowed deeply: "The kindness of the Yingchuan elders who brought food and drink to welcome me, Liu Wu will remember it in his heart."

Yingchuan, this is Cao Cao's base...

He said it on purpose.

"Even though I've sent you a thousand miles away, we'll have to say goodbye eventually."

"Everyone, please go back..."

The sound spread far and wide! ~
At this moment, the hearts of the people who loved the Han Dynasty were all pounding with fear, and they were all reluctant to leave.

Liu Wu left Nanyang and entered the Central Plains with an army of 30,000. Even Cao Mengde, a great hero of his generation, had to bow his head. Was Liu Xuande able to reach such a level? Or was Liu Jingsheng, the former governor of Jingzhou, able to reach such a level...

Or is it the incompetent Liu Zhang in Shu today?

The person who is closest to Liu Wu in strength should be Liu Jingsheng.

But Liu Biao never captured Nanyang in his entire life, let alone led his troops north to pay homage to the emperor.

Lead the troops north to pay homage to the emperor! From Dong Zhuo in the past to Cao Mengde today, no one in the world has ever been able to do this!
Liu Wu's move has clearly told the world and the people of the world that he is determined to revive the Han Dynasty! He is loyal to the Emperor of the Han Dynasty!
There is no way, it’s Cao Mengde’s fault for being too arrogant.

Since the Battle of Guandu, Cao Cao's ambition has been expanding!

He said he was a Han minister, who would believe him?
Why did everyone in the world misjudge you, Cao Mengde? Find the reason yourself!
If it weren't for this, the people of Yingchuan wouldn't be in this situation today...

"We bid farewell to Liu Jingzhou!"

"I only hope that Liu Jingzhou can revive the Han Dynasty and bring peace to the people of the world!"

"take leave……"

"It is enough for me to see Liu Jingzhou's heroic spirit as he led his troops northwards!"

……

Tens of thousands of people slowly dispersed and returned to their various places.

Some returned to farmland, some returned to small towns, some returned to secluded countryside, and some returned to school...

The army continues to move forward!

Thirty miles away, arrived in half a day!

Liu Wu looked up and saw the Xuchang City in front of him, with mixed feelings.

It's finally here.

The first time I met the emperor, the oath I made on the golden roof, and the time I fled with the imperial edict, all of this seems like yesterday.

Outside Xuchang, Cao Cao spoke up: "Zi Lie, if my troops don't enter the city, then your troops shouldn't enter either, to avoid causing chaos and disturbing the emperor's peace."

Liu Wu responded: "Just as Prime Minister Cao said."

Liu Wu's response was plain, but it had already stirred up a wave of shock in Cao Mengde's heart. He tried his best to suppress the ecstasy in his heart and pretended that nothing had happened...

"Liu Zilie, you are too arrogant..."

"People stumble, and horses stumble."

"You have been too arrogant along the way..."

Liu Wu had already rode back to the army and came to Wei Yan. He whispered, "Wen Chang, this time, I will not bring anyone into the city."

Wei Yan was panicked when he heard this: "No!"

Liu Wu said, "Wen Chang, keep an eye on Cao Cao's troops. Do not let them enter the city, no matter what happens in the city..."

Wei Yan was already sweating profusely, but Liu Wu had already ridden away.

After welcoming the emperor, Xuchang has been renovated several times and has become a big city.

Under the tall city gate,

All the dignitaries and officials have already entered the city.

Then Cao Mengde went in with more than ten riders.

Liu Wu rode alone into the palace. There were no soldiers following him, only two carriages. One contained Sun Shangxiang, and the other was said to be Liu Wu's new concubine.

It seems that it was Liu Wu's teacher Pang Tong who arranged the marriage, and he got a lady from the Pang family in Jingzhou...

Cao Mengde, who had already entered the city, couldn't help but look back. Seeing that Liu Wu had indeed caught up, he was not surprised. However, when he turned around, the flesh on his face couldn't stop trembling: "Liu Zilie, you are still too young after all..."

Recalling the Battle of Puyang, Lu Fengxian pretended to surrender to Cao Cao.

At that time, Cao Mengde was probably still relatively naive. He thought that Lu Bu could not compete with him in intelligence, so he entered Puyang City.

As a result, Cao Cao was surrounded by Lu Bu as soon as he entered the city. He was in a desperate situation. Lu Fengxian rushed to Cao Cao and put his Fang Tian Hua Ji on Cao Mengde's neck. Then Lu Bu asked Cao Cao: "Do you know where Cao Cao is?"

Cao Cao pointed casually, and Lü Bu reined in his horse and chased after him...

Cao Cao secretly laughed in his heart: "Liu Zilie, Liu Zilie, you may be better than Lu Bu in martial arts, but your brain is far inferior to Lu Fengxian!!"

After passing through a long corridor, we finally entered the city of Xuchang.

The autumn sunshine shines on Liu Wu.

Finally getting what he wanted, Liu Zilie should be full of confidence and extremely excited at this moment.

But he didn't.

At this time, his expression was full of indifference, and his eyes were cold and stern.

behind him,
At the end of the long corridor, dozens of soldiers were pushing the heavy city gate, slowly and bit by bit.

boom! ~
Finally, the city gate was completely closed!
The blood in his chest surged like a dragon. As Liu Wu slowly raised his eyes, the Fang Tian Hua Ji in his hand was slowly raised in Xudu City! !

Then he said, "The old one is lost."

"This is a new one, and it hasn't drunk blood yet..."

　No more today.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)