When Guan Yu appeared, there was a commotion on the top of the city. Some defenders were so frightened that their bows and arrows fell from the top of the city.
Man Chong was shocked. Although he suspected that there was something wrong with the group of people who came, he never expected that it was Guan Yu.
Guan Yu's deterrence in Cao's army is self-evident, and Cao Cao often talks about Yun Chang, which makes his deeds spread among the army.
This has also become a matter of honor for those who have experienced it personally. It is enough for them to be lucky enough to witness such a wonderful battle in their lifetime!
He would show off to everyone he met, including how Guan Yu took Yan Liang's head among thousands of troops and how he hunted down Wen Chou. If he didn't explain it brilliantly enough, he would often be scorned by others, and he might even be suspected of bragging.
So everyone rushed to boast, and it spread widely in teahouses and restaurants. Those who had seen it became more serious, and those who had not seen it made up their imaginations. The more rumors spread, the more magical it became. Guan Yu seemed to have become a martial arts star and descended to the earth. The martial saint was reincarnated, and there was no one to fight against.
Some people have outstanding eloquence and can immerse people in the scene. After gradually becoming famous, they simply make a career out of it. Every time they go to a teahouse to speak, they have to collect some rewards. Many people are rushing to imitate it, and it has gradually become a large scale.
Most of the defenders in the city were new soldiers who had heard about it but had never met before. At this moment, the true god was in front of them. Although they were nervous, they did not have much fear, but there was a faint expectation.
As the magistrate of Xuchang County, Man Chong knew the hearts and minds of the people well. When he saw something wrong with the eyes of the soldiers on the left and right, his heart suddenly sank and he shouted: "Guan Yunchang, you have the courage that ten thousand people cannot do, but a mere three thousand troops, what can you do to me?"
Guan Yu stroked his beard and snorted slightly, and said slowly: "Zhang Liao has been captured by someone, Guandu has been lost, and Xuchang is already an isolated city, why bother to resist in a corner?"
Man Chong was secretly shocked. Zhang Liao had not arrived yet, but Guan Yu had arrived one step ahead. It was difficult to tell the truth from the truth, and he calmly said: "Guan Yunchang, although you are brave, General Zhang Liao is also a great general in the world, how can you be defeated so easily? How can such trivial skills impress our military?"
"Man Boning, you are also a Han official. It is not too late to find out when you have lost your way." Guan Yu shouted loudly, raised his sword and pointed it at the city head, and said slowly: "If you are willing to be Cao Wei's minion, I swear with this blue dragon sword, We must kill all the sycophants and traitors in the world!"
"Hahaha, such a clumsy plan is just for deceiving a three-year-old child!" Man Chong looked up to the sky and laughed, and ordered to the people around him: "Don't listen to Guan Yu's nonsense and shoot him with random arrows."
"Who dares to shoot an arrow?" Guan Yu lightly picked up the silk reins and galloped to the end of the suspension bridge, raising his sword and shouting.
The northwest wind whistled, his long beard fluttered in the wind, and his robes flew. Under the light of the fire, Guan Yu's majestic figure was cast on the city wall, looking even taller, more powerful, and murderous.
Forced by their momentum, the defenders on the city retreated unconsciously, as if a sword from the void could cut off their heads.
"Fire the arrow!" Man Chong was furious. He grabbed the bow and arrow from the soldier next to him, aimed at Guan Yu, and shouted, "Anyone who disobeys the order will be killed!"
Seeing the fear of the Wei army, Guan Yu was looking up to the sky and laughing. He couldn't see clearly in the dark night. Suddenly he felt a sharp pain in his forearm, and then he realized that he had been hit by an arrow. He said angrily: "Man Boning, I swear to kill you!"
After driving his horse back to the front of the formation, Guan Ping hurriedly raised the torch to see. Fortunately, Man Chong was only a scribe and his arms were weak, so he only had some fur injuries.
Zhou Cang was furious and was about to lead his troops to the city, but was stopped by Guan Yu. He led his troops below the city to intimidate the defenders, constantly staring at the sky above Xuchang waiting for news.
At five o'clock, the northwest wind became stronger and the night sky turned dark. Suddenly, three apricot-yellow lanterns lit up in the north direction of the city, rising slowly with the night wind.
"Father, look—" Guan Ping pointed at the sky and shouted, "Kongming Lantern!"
Guan Yu nodded and said: "The three lanterns are Ximen, go quickly."
Guan Ping immediately led a thousand elite soldiers, extinguished the torches from the rear, and headed for the west gate under the cover of night. Guan Yu stepped forward with his sword in hand. He was furious and ordered Man Chong to go down to the city to die.
At this time, the defenders' attention was all on Guan Yu. Man Chong was also surprised and suspicious, guessing the situation of Zhang Liao's men and horses. No one saw the lights flying overhead.
During the confrontation, suddenly there were shouts of killing at the west gate, and the fire was bright. The defenders rushed to report. Someone opened the west gate, and Jingzhou soldiers had entered the outer city.
"The rebels will not leave, and those who surrender will not be killed!" Guan Yu laughed, stroking his beard, and turned his horse to go straight to the west gate.
The soldiers on the city were in an uproar. Some fled to the east gate, while some actually dropped their weapons and ran to the west gate to witness Guan Yu's bravery with their own eyes.
"The Immortal Zuo will not deceive me!"
Man Chong saw that the situation was over and the elite soldiers in the city had been transferred by Zhang Liao. No one could stop Guan Yu, so he had no choice but to escape from the east gate with his officers.
Guan Yu drove straight in from the west gate. He saw Wei troops kneeling on both sides of the street and on the city wall. They all said they had surrendered. Some even shouted: "The king is mighty!"
Guan Yu sat on his horse, stroking his beard and looking around. Everywhere he looked, the Wei troops bowed their heads. How could he know about the rumors in Xuchang? He thought that Cao Cao's treason was unpopular. He sighed and said: "If Cao Mengde doesn't become king, why will the hearts of Xuchang be like this? "
Then Wu Ju and Hu Ban were ordered to take over the city gate, send people to report to Huo Jun, and lead troops to come for support. They only took Zhou Cang's personal guards to the government office.
I saw a person wearing a green shirt at the door, bowing to greet him. It was Liu Ye who opened the west gate to break through the city, relying on him to act as an internal response.
Guan Yu dismounted and stepped forward, clasping his fists and saying, "My master is the best at breaking the city."
Liu Ye said with emotion: "In the past, when I met my brothers, I felt ashamed of myself. Recently, I have received General Liu's secret trust. I am a clan member of the Han Dynasty. How can I not do my best?"
Guan Yu nodded slightly. He knew that Liu Ye was witty and good at protecting himself wisely. For him, this was just a matter of taking advantage of the situation. He asked, "Where is Zhang Wei?"
Liu Ye sighed: "Zhang Wei was tortured by Man Chong, but he still refused to tell the truth, which is admirable."
Guan Yu was shocked and hurriedly entered the government office. He saw Zhang Wei was lying on the mat, covered with bloodstains and dying. He couldn't help but look solemn, cupped his fists and bowed deeply: "Gongzhen is a righteous man, I have made you suffer!"
Zhang Wei was so excited when Guan Yu paid homage to him that he struggled to say: "A descendant of a certain dignified imperial village and a subject of the Han Dynasty, how can we be afraid of mere rebellious ministers and traitors?"
Liu Ye's eyes fluctuated, and he also saluted: "The people are like this, how can I be embarrassed and ashamed of me!"
Guan Ping advanced into the city, and the Wei army fled in all directions. No one could resist him. He already knew the terrain of Xuchang, so he simply led his troops straight to the inner city.
The inner city of Xuchang is the inner courtyard of the imperial palace. Although it is divided among the clan members, the clan members have already moved away, leaving only the servants to guard the palace courtyard, most of which are deserted.
When they arrived at Xiahou Mao's house, everyone surrendered in the front yard, but they were blocked by a group of maids in the back yard. The soldiers knew it was Princess Qinghe and did not dare to break in, so they reported to Guan Ping.
Guan Ping personally went to the backyard and ordered: "The city of Xuchang has been broken, and all the officers and soldiers have surrendered. Madam, please go out, and everyone will be settled in the Tingwei Mansion."
The maid went to report it, and after a while she sent a message: "Madam knew that the general was coming, and said that she had met several times in Xuchang before, so she invited the general to come in and reminisce."
Guan Ping frowned slightly, hesitated for a while but followed in, clasped his fists in the corridor and said, "Madam, please go out."
It was just dawn, the room was lit with dark red candlelight, and the lady's lazy voice came out: "Come in quickly, little general!"
