Chapter 480: Family and Country

"Xuzhou army retreated! Xuzhou army retreated..."

A burst of cheers rang out from the head of Xuchang City. Under the city, more than a dozen small schools rode their horses and shouted loudly about the news of the Xuzhou army's withdrawal.

Retreat?

When Xiahou Chong and others heard the sudden news, their strength seemed to be taken away suddenly. They sat on the ground and couldn't speak for a long time. In the early morning, they found that the Xuzhou Army camp in the distance was very strange, although there were sounds of gongs and drums, and they didn't hear it in time.

So, Xiahou Chong ordered people to go out of the city to inquire, but learned that the Xuzhou army had retreated overnight.

Sheep were hung upside down in the camp and beat drums with their hooves. There was no one in the huge camp. Even the guards who seemed to be standing guard at the door were scarecrows.

A joy that survives the disaster fills the hearts of everyone in Xuchang City.

The Prime Minister's Mansion was even more cheering. The Xuzhou army withdrew, we won, and we defended Xuchang...

But Mrs. Bian's face was as deep as water.

"Where is the Grand Tutor?"

Cao Zhang walked forward with a bruised nose and swollen face, whispering: "The Grand Tutor sat in the palace all night last night. After the news came, he went home."

Mrs. Bian immediately stood up and "Go to the Taifu's house immediately!"

Of course Mrs. Bian was very sad when Cao Jie was killed. But she was a woman who knew the importance and knew very well that the consequences of Cao Zhang killing Liu Xie. So after returning home yesterday, Mrs. Bian gave Cao Zhang a severe lesson. At this moment, Cao Zhang was honest like a kitten.

"Mother, why are the thieves retreating, why are they not happy?"

Cao Zhang didn't understand why Mrs. Bian had a gloomy face.

Cao Zhi, who was following him, gently pulled Cao Zhang. Shaking his head, Cao Zhi meant, "Third Brother, don't talk."

"Fourth brother, you have always been smart, do you know the reason?"

Mrs. Bian got on the car, and Cao Zhang and Cao Zhi followed the car to Xun Yu's house. At this time, Cao Zhang dared to ask in a low voice.

Cao Zhi was not born by Mrs. Bian, but he had a good relationship with Cao Zhang. He was smart and very clever, so when Cao Zhang didn't understand, most of them would ask Cao Zhi. When Cao Zhi heard Cao Zhang's inquiry, he couldn't help rolling his eyes, very helpless.

This brother of my family is very generous and has the spirit of a hero.

But sometimes, I am too lazy to even think about problems.

"Third brother, why did the thief army retreat!"

"That's not simple... it must be my father who brought the troops back..."

Halfway through his words, Cao Zhang shut his mouth. Is this really the case? If Cao Cao hadn't come back, then... Could it be...

Cao Zhang was so excited that he looked at Cao Zhi.

Cao Zhi nodded, "Let's go to see the Grand Tutor first, let's see what the Grand Tutor says?"

"That's great!"

The group came to Xun Yu's house. When Mrs. Bian got off the car, she saw Mrs. Tang coming out with a few children and saluted Mrs. Bian.

"Girl, don't be so polite to our own family."

Why do you say that you are a family member? It turns out that Xun Yu's eldest son Xun Yun married Cao Hua, Cao Cao's second daughter, two years ago.

This is also one of the reasons why Cao Cao dared to hand over Xuchang to Xun Yu.

"The Grand Tutor can rest?"

Tang shook his head and said, "There is no rest... As soon as he got home at noon, he pulled Ziqian into the study, and the two of them kept muttering until now."

Mrs. Bian frowned: It seems that the tutor has seen it!

Tang brought Mrs. Bian into the living room. After a while, Xun Yu and Xun Yun came hurriedly.

"Xun Yu has met his wife!"

During the Eastern Han Dynasty, women were not qualified to meet with scholars with the status of Xun Yu. Of course, the relationship between Cao and Xun families was unusual, and Mrs. Bian had been silently helping Cao Cao before Cao became famous. She was a very capable woman. Therefore, Xun Yu also respected Mrs. Bian very much. If it were a different person, such as Lu Bu's family, I was afraid that Xun Yu would turn around and leave immediately.

"Taifu, our family should not do such polite things. This time, the Xuzhou army besieged Xuchang for nearly forty days, and the Taifu should be the first meritorious... Yesterday's incident was also thanks to the Taifu's cleverness. The boy of my family always causes trouble... but he is not here to apologize to the Taifu?"

Cao Zhang now knows what consequences will be caused by what he did yesterday.

He hurried forward and knelt down to salute Xun Yu, "Trial tutor, boy is reckless, you will never be able to do anything. If it weren't for the Tai tutor, boy would be nothing more than."

Xun Yu smiled!

"The third young master, there is no need to be polite. The lady said just now, we are a family, so don't talk about two families. The third young master is a person with temperament, and it is reasonable to do this. It's just the third young master. I have a saying, I wonder if the third young master can listen to it?"

Cao Zhang said: "Please give me advice!"

"The Prime Minister is not at home, and the eldest son is not aware of his life and death. The second son... Now, the third son is the pillar of the family. When encountering problems, you must think twice before you act. Never be reckless and impulsive. You must know that the ladies and your younger brothers regard you as their backers."

These words made Cao Zhang feel more stressed and he had a heavy responsibility on his shoulders.

"Cao Zhang should keep in mind the teachings of the Grand Tutor!"

Mrs. Bian said at this time: "Third brother, take your brother out, I have something to say with the Grand Tutor."

Xun Yu also winked. Xun Yun immediately stepped forward, picked up Xun Can from Tang's arms, and took Cao Zhang's brothers and his brothers out.

In the living room, only Xun Yu, Mrs. Bian and Tang were left.

"Tao Fu, in his current form, I don't say anything polite. I have a question in my mind, why did the Xuzhou army suddenly withdraw?"

Xun Yu couldn't help but fall silent, with a bitter smile on his face.

Mrs. Bian said: "The Grand Tutor doesn't have to worry, just say that I can bear it."

"Madam, you have guessed it, why bother asking again?"

Mrs. Bian's face turned pale.

"Can't it..."

"There is only one possibility for Xuzhou to withdraw its troops, that is, there is a more powerful army that has entered Yingchuan. The Prime Minister is far away in Shanyang and was blocked by Dong Qi's troops. It's not that the Prime Minister is not Dong Qi's opponent... After fighting with Dong Xiping for so many years, even if the Prime Minister can win, it is impossible for Dong Qi to break through his defense line so quickly. So, I think this army is likely..."

Smart people don’t say absolutely, but they can definitely understand.

Tang was on the side and couldn't help but exclaim. She was very happy when Xuzhou withdrew its troops, but she didn't expect that it would be like this. If what Xun Yu said was true, it would be like a group of wolves and another group of tigers. Xuchang was afraid that it would be difficult to save it.

Mrs. Bian said: "Wenruo, according to your opinion, if it is... can Xuchang defend it?"

Instinctively, Xun Yu and Mrs. Bian did not say the word "Guanzhong". Xun Yu closed his eyes and his temples thrust.

"Taifu, there are only three of us here. You can speak out and get my ears. I believe the girl won't talk nonsense."

Tang nodded repeatedly, staring at Xun Yu, waiting for his answer.

Xun Yu opened his eyes and smiled bitterly, "I can't hold on!"

He sighed, "The Guanzhong army is different from the Xuzhou army. Not to mention that its well-equipped equipment is far from comparable to that of Liu Bei in Xuzhou. As the initiator of the military farming army, Dong Xiping has a talent that others cannot match for in the training. Judging from his personnel configuration, the Guanzhong army is well-trained. The six main forces can be said to gather the strong and brave in the world. Even if it is a reserve army, it is not as easy as it is.

I have confidence in attacking Liu Bei in Xuzhou.

But the troops who resisted Dong Qi... Although I don't know which team entered Yingchuan, there are many famous generals under Dong Qi's command, and it is difficult to get along with any of them... Moreover, I can be sure that they must have a sharp weapon for siege."

"No chance of winning at all?"

"Ten days!"

Xun Yu said: "With the current situation in Xuchang, I can guarantee that I will not break for ten days at most. The tactics of the Guanzhong army are very similar to the Qin army back then. Before siege, they should first assist with their weapons and never launch an attack easily. However, once the attack is launched, it will definitely be very fierce."

Mrs. Bian stopped talking...

Down didn't say anything...

After a while, Mrs. Bian said, "What should we do according to the Taifu's will?"

Xun Yu breathed a sigh of relief, "Madam, don't worry, I will be able to protect the family's comprehensiveness. However, if the lady finds that things cannot be violated, please make the wisest decision. Dong Qi is a man who is cruel, but to his friends, he is a person who can be entrusted.

Haha, this sounds awkward, but in fact it is.

The Prime Minister once said: If one day there is no place for the world to live in, only Dong Qi can take him in.

Even though they are enemies, they are also confidants. Even if they are beaten to death, they will never be involved in their families.”

If Xun Yu had said such words at other times, Mrs. Bian would have been angry. But now, she knew that Xun Yu was right.

surrender……

Xun Yu was unwilling to say it, but how could Mrs. Bian speak out?

After pondering for a long time, Mrs. Bian said, "But I don't know what the situation is that things cannot be violated?"

Xun Yu smiled slightly, "When the time comes, my wife will naturally know!"

*******

The happiness of the people of Xuchang only lasted for one day.

The next morning, the defenders on the city were frightened to find that countless soldiers and horses appeared outside Xuchang City.

Just by looking at the banner, you will know where these all black helmets and black armors came from. If the Shura samurai-like people who walked out of hell came from.

It's different from the people in Xuzhou.

After the troops and horses in Guanzhong arrived at the city, they were silent, and the military discipline was solemnly setting up formations on the hem of the city, looking particularly solemn.
To be continued...