Chapter 1256: Changes in Yetai
In fact, Sima Yi did not expect that the stone cannon he had carefully imitated would be used in actual combat for the first time, and not on thieves.
But it was used on Wei himself.
Moreover, it was also the founding capital of the Wei Dynasty, Yecheng.
Just a few stone bullets were fired, either falling on the city wall, inside the city, or outside the city.
But every one of them is like a thunderbolt falling from the sky, and the sound shakes the heaven and the earth.
Wherever it fell, dust flew up and a big crater was made.
Even if it were as thick as the city wall of Ye City, it would be difficult to stand for a long time under the attack of such powerful stone cannons.
Looking at the smoke and dust ahead and hearing the sound like thunder in the air, Sima Yi had already seen the scene of the stone cannon being fired at the school ground in Luoyang.
At this time, I still couldn’t help but sigh:
"No wonder the thieves attack the city like splitting bamboo, breaking everything. Once these magical weapons are born, will there be any strong cities in the world? I'm afraid they will all be like paper."
“Those who are not afraid of this thing today may only be left with the natural dangers of mountains and rivers.”
I think back to that time, Feng's bandits invaded Anding, and made the Anding defenders spin around like headless flies.
This thing takes a lot of credit.
As for Cao Zidan (also known as Cao Zhen), he was completely defeated in front of Feng Thief's new cavalry army.
Finally, he vomited blood and died of depression.
Thinking of this, Sima Yi couldn't help but feel a little sad.
Whisper in a voice that almost only you can hear:
"Xiahou Zhongquan (Xiahou Ba) was defeated unjustly!"
The late emperor may have been too harsh on Xiahou Zhongquan.
Because not to mention Xiahou Zhongquan who was new to the battle, even he would have suffered a big loss if he was not prepared.
Feng Thief has brought so many good things from his own sect, one can imagine how mysterious and unpredictable the sect behind him is.
Even a man with a strong will like Sima Yi can’t help but feel confused at this time:
Feng Mingwen’s disciples supported the Han Dynasty so strongly. Is it true that the destiny is still in Yanhan?
Is it possible that it is true what he said: Although the Han Dynasty was an old state, its destiny was restored?
Could it be that you are really acting against nature, and it is hard to go against God’s will?
Just when Sima Yi was thinking about his destiny, Huan Fan at the top of the city was already holding on to the parapet with both hands, and he could barely hold himself up.
But seeing Huan Shijun at this time, his eyes were dull, his eyes were lifeless, his mouth was wide open, and he looked like he had lost his soul.
If you observe carefully, you can also see that Huan Shijun's lower robe is swinging at a rate visible to the naked eye.
Obviously, there is a high probability that there are two wars inside the lower robe.
Dawei Mingshi, paying attention to Yayuan, Xuanyuan Kuangda.
What we are pursuing is the Qi-nurturing Kung Fu of keeping calm even when Mount Tai collapses before our eyes.
Why is Xia Houxuan promoted as the first famous scholar in metaphysics?
In addition to being one of the founders of metaphysics in the Wei Dynasty, his appearance and demeanor are incomparable to other celebrities.
Her appearance is easy to understand. People say that she is "as solemn as entering a temple. If you don't practice respect, you will respect yourself."
He also said: "It's like entering the ancestral temple, but you can see the ceremonial instruments."
When he stood side by side with Li Feng, who was also a famous scholar, people at that time saw that Xiahou Taichu was "as bright as the sun and the moon in his arms", while Li Anguo (that is, Li Feng) was "as decadent as a jade mountain that is about to collapse."
As for Yi Zhi, it is even more interesting to talk about.
It is said that Xiahou Xuanchang was leaning on a pillar to write. It was raining heavily, and suddenly a thunder and lightning came down, breaking the pillar.
Even Xia Houxuan's clothes were burnt, but his expression remained unchanged and his book remained the same.
The surrounding guests and entourage were all swaying and unable to stand firm.
His manners are like this, which can be said to be matched by few people in the world.
As the governor of Jizhou, Huan Shijun was a famous scholar, but his thoughts were mostly on competing with others. It seemed that his manners and demeanor still had a long way to go.
And many of the soldiers around Huan Fan had no fighting spirit at all.
At this time, I saw the siege equipment held by Sima Taifu again, and its power was almost the same as the thunder coming from the sky.
Most of the people's faces were pale, and some of the new soldiers who had never experienced battle had their crotches wet.
Some people could not hold their weapons and they fell to the ground with a clang.
The sound of weapons falling seemed to wake Huan Fan, allowing him to come back to his senses from his state of shock.
Looking at the officers and soldiers around us, many of them were ugly, and almost everyone had a look of fear on their faces.
Huan Fan couldn't help but sigh secretly, his heart had hit rock bottom.
He knew that this was the result of the late emperor demobilizing almost all the soldiers from Hebei.
These current soldiers who defend the city are basically all re-recruited and pieced together in the past two or three years, and most of them have never been in battle.
Not to mention facing the terrifying siege equipment that was like thunder coming from the sky.
Fortunately, the stone cannons under the city did not last forever.
It turned out that Sima Yi sent people over again and shouted to the top of the city:
"Huan Shijun, have you seen it clearly? According to your opinion, Yecheng may be able to withstand the power of the stone cannon?"
If Huan Fan had some luck before, now his face was ashen.
"You have also seen the officers and soldiers in the city. The stone cannons are powerful and destroy the city like a piece of armor. It's just a matter of time!"
“It’s just that the master is kind-hearted and doesn’t want to fight with his colleagues, lest his loved ones be hurt and his thieves happy!”
“If all the officers and soldiers can appreciate Taifu’s heart, please don’t make the mistake!”
“Otherwise, Grand Tutor Huairen, Shi Pao has no vision and no sense of justice!”
As soon as these words came out, even though Huan Fan was still standing at the top of the city, the defenders couldn't stop commotion.
Even the close friends around him looked at Huan Fan.
However, seeing Huan Fan staring at the stone cannons at the city wall, he seemed to be in a state of mind again and said nothing.
Stone cannon?
Stone cannon!
Where have you heard this name?
Isn’t this the legendary siege equipment of the Western thieves?
How could Sima Yi have such a thing?
Did Sima Yi really collude with the Western thieves?
Or has he surrendered the Western bandits?
No, no, no!
A glimmer of light finally flashed through Huan Fan's heart, and something that he had almost forgotten flashed through his mind.
“No, impossible, absolutely impossible!”
Thinking of this incident, Huan Fan subconsciously denied it, and even blurted out what was in his heart.
“Envoy?”
As a subordinate of Huan Fan, Si Fan felt anxious when he heard Huan Fan's words. He didn't care about the difference between the superior and the inferior. He quickly stepped forward and reminded him in a low voice:
“Envoy?”
Huan Shijun, even if you don't really want to, you still have to see the current situation.
The city's defenders may surrender without a fight if they continue like this.
Even if we can hold on for a while, I don’t know how many people will run away tonight...
well!
Huanfan was reminded by Si Fan, and then he came back to his senses and looked at Si Fan: "What's the matter?"
Si Fan:…
After thinking about it, Si Fan opened his mouth, but in the end he didn't say anything, he just gestured to the surroundings with his eyes.
Huan Fan knew what Si Fan wanted to say without even looking.
Huan Fan's expression was extremely gloomy. He smiled bitterly at Si Fan, and then shook his head.
Si Fan didn’t know what he meant.
I don’t know what Huan Shijun wants to express.
Unexpectedly, Huanfan suddenly nodded to Si Fan again, and finally said:
“General Si, I know what you mean.”
Si Fan once again:…
At the same time, I was a little flustered. What on earth was Huan Shijun going to say?
Seeing Huan Fan adjust his clothes, he turned around and said to the soldiers around him:
“I am deeply blessed by the country, so even if I know I can’t keep it, I can’t give up lightly. However, I am the parents of the officials in Jizhou. If I know I can’t keep it, but force my people into war, I am not worthy of being a parent.”
"Therefore, I only ask you to guard the city for three days. After three days, you will be deemed to have done your best, and you can go or stay..."
Before he finished speaking, Huan Fan could no longer speak. He bowed deeply to the soldiers and then turned around and left the city.
All the officers and men had already prepared to surrender, but seeing Huan Shijun's posture, some hesitated.
Yes, Yecheng is the capital of the Wei Dynasty. If they open the city and surrender like this, how can they deserve the trust of the court?
Let alone the Taifu under the city, that is also the Taifu of the Wei Dynasty.
Even if they surrender, what will the Tutor think of them?
Seeing that the soldiers were silent, Si Fan laughed:
"Why are you worried? If you can only defend the city for three days, what's the problem?"
"We can secretly pass on what Huan Shijun said just now to the Taifu. Since the Taifu has a kind heart, why not wait another three days?"
When everyone heard this, their eyes lit up.
Then someone asked with some concern:
“Is this really possible?”
“Whether it’s feasible or not, we’ll know after trying it. Anyway, Lord Huan only needs us to guard it for three days.”
How to do it without any requirements anyway, right?
As a relatively trusted subordinate of Huan Shijun, Si Fan felt that at this time, he should take the initiative to share the worries of his superior.
Explain to everyone what Huan Shijun said that was difficult to say:
“What if the master agrees? Wouldn’t that kill two birds with one stone?”
It can save Huan Shijun's face without hurting the Taifu's harmony. At the same time, he and others do not have to face such terrifying weapons.
So it should be to kill three birds with one stone?
Hearing what Si Fan said, everyone stopped talking.
Yeah, give it a try anyway, no one will die.
But if you don’t try, people may really die.
Then why not give it a try?
Seeing the expressions of everyone, Si Fan knew that most of them were excited, so he said again:
“What do you guys think about this matter? If you think it’s okay, it’s better to inform the Taifu as soon as possible to avoid any accidental harm.”
“The Taifu is about to attack the city, and we really can’t delay it any longer.”
…
At night, Si Fan came to the governor's house again.
This time, he came quietly, deliberately avoiding everyone.
Huanfan sat alone in front of the table and turned away everyone before he met Sifan.
After Si Fan came in, he saw the candlelight flickering, the light and darkness intertwined, and it was impossible to see clearly the expression on Huan Shijun's face.
Only a faint voice reached my ears:
“How’s it going?”
Si Fan didn’t try to find out what Huan Fan’s face was like. He just bowed his head and replied respectfully:
“Return to the envoy, the Tutor has already agreed, you can wait for three more days.”
“I mean, what do the military officers think of this?”
"The officers and men in the army all say that the envoy loves the officials and appreciates the great kindness of the envoy."
Hearing this, Huan Fan's tone finally showed a slight fluctuation, but he heard a "chi" and a disdainful sneer coming from his nose.
There is no need to go into battle and lose one's life, they will naturally say so.
But if it were the other way around, it would be like "having your own way" if you can't say it.
Looking at the performance of the people on the city wall today, if they were really forced to defend the city, I would probably have to turn a blind eye while sleeping.
The great general of Xuchang can be said to have contributed a lot to the fact that people's hearts have turned against each other to such an extent!
As a clan member, the emperor and the queen mother are in charge of assisting the government and supervising the country. It has only been a few years, why has it become like this?
Other than being as stupid as a pig, Huan Fan really couldn't think of any other reason to explain his behavior.
After being silent for a long time, Si Fan felt that the atmosphere was getting more and more depressing, and then he heard Huan Fan speak again:
“General Si?”
Si Fan quickly responded: "The end will be here."
“You come forward.”
Si Fan walked forward a few more steps, stopped in front of the case, and stood with his hands down.
“How have I treated you in the past two years?”
Si Fan replied without hesitation:
“The little man is lucky enough to be supported by the envoy, and his kindness is like having his parents again.”
"That's very good." Huan Fan stared at Si Fan and continued to ask slowly, "I just don't know if I can trust you."
“As long as you have your orders, even if you go through fire and water, there will be no regrets even if you die!”
After hearing this, Huan Fan's face didn't waver at all, he just sighed:
“If all the generals in Yecheng were as loyal as you, why would I be here?”
How should Si Fan proceed with this?
Fortunately, Huan Fanben didn't mean to say more to him, and asked again:
“I asked you to gather your trusted men, have you done so?”
"Let you rest assured, I have summoned more than a hundred people outside the mansion to obey my orders, all of whom are willing to die."
"good."
Huan Fan nodded and finally stood up.
The light of the candle finally illuminated his face.
However, Huan Fan's expression at this time was as calm as a pool of stagnant water, without any ripples.
How can you still look lost and depressed during the day?
“Come with me.”
In the courtyard of the Governor's Mansion, the Huan family's servants had already gathered, and everyone was holding an open fire.
Two groups of troops gathered together, totaling nearly 300 people, and followed Huan Fan toward the northwest.
Since Cao Cao founded the country in Yecheng and expanded Yecheng to the north of Zhangshui River, Beicheng has become the most important area of Yecheng.
The reason is very simple, because the center of the North City is the palace area where the Wei Kingdom was founded.
To the east of the palace are Qili and Yamen, the aristocratic settlement area.
To the west of the palace, it is designated as the forbidden garden Tongque Garden, also known as Tongjue Garden.
Tongque Garden was not only an amusement park, but also an important activity place for Jian’an literati in those days.
The Seven Sons of Jian'an created the Jian'an style of writing, and this is the place to witness it.
Of course, Cao Zijian’s death means that the Jian’an style of writing has become a thing of the past.
In today’s world, Feng is the founder of a new generation of writing style.
Tongque Garden, a witness to Jian'an's literary style, has three tall pavilions, namely the Golden Tiger Terrace, the Tongque Terrace and the Bingjing Terrace from south to north.
The most famous among them is the Tongque Terrace.
After Cao Cao's death, most of his wives, concubines, and dancers were raised on the Bronze Bird Terrace, and they were ordered to perform music on the first and fifteenth day of each month to worship the spirit.
Perhaps because of this, Cao Shuang knew that the musicians in Tongque Terrace were excellent, or rather professional.
So he selected dozens of talented people left by Cao Rui and sent them here to let them learn music for his own enjoyment.
Huan Fan went all the way to the northwest, and his destination was Tongque Garden.
During the day, Huan Fan had already transferred most of the guards from Yecheng Palace and Tongque Garden in the name of helping to defend the city.
The gatekeeper of Tongqueta saw hundreds of people who came and came forward with hundreds of popularity, and could not help but tremble:
"Huan Shijun, why are you here at this late hour?"
"The matter is urgent!" Huan Fan said right from the start, "The rebel army is powerful and Yecheng has few soldiers, so the city is in danger."
“Fan would like to ask all the royal concubines to move to other places for protection.”
Tongquetai was built on the northwest wall of the North City. If someone from outside attacked the city from there, the people living inside would be in real danger.
But who are the people besieging the city outside now?
When the gatekeeper heard Huan Fan’s words, he was stunned on the spot and said subconsciously:
“No way? Taifu...”
Even if Taifu attacked the city, how could he allow the rebels to enter the royal garden?
As soon as he said the word Taifu, he immediately felt something was wrong.
Looking up at Huan Fan, the gatekeeper felt a thump in his heart when he saw the fierce look in Huan Fan's eyes.
Huan Fan turned to look at the servant beside him.
There were people inside who raised fire and held soldiers and shouted:
"Will Huan Shijun still bully you? If you don't get out of the way quickly, can you afford to delay important events?"
Speaking, he stepped forward and pushed the gatekeeper away.
The gatekeeper's expression changed, as if he didn't expect that the other party would take action directly.
At the moment when he was unprepared, his body was pushed down, rolling to the ground like a gourd rolling on the ground.
There was only a "thud" sound, and I didn't know if it hit somewhere, and then there was another "ouch" cry of pain.
Then there was no movement for a long time, and it looked like he fainted.
The servant, on the other hand, still extended his hand to push someone, and was stunned for a long time without reacting:
When did my strength become so strong?
Even if you use a little force with your hands, it won't knock the person out all at once, right?
Huan Fan, however, had no time to care about the doorkeeper. He took the lead and entered directly through the gate, shouting:
“Anyone who dares to stop me will be killed without mercy!”
How can the few people guarding Tongquewan stop Huan Fan?
Not to mention that they didn’t dare to block it.
Si Fan, on the other hand, saw Huan Fan going straight into the Forbidden Garden and knew where Huan Fan's destination was. He immediately felt that something was wrong.
But now, no matter how much he plots and complains, there is no turning back.
Even if he didn't follow him in, not to mention that he wouldn't be able to explain it clearly in the future, even now, Huan Fan was afraid that he wouldn't be able to spare himself.
At that moment, my heart became cruel and I stamped my foot, so I had no choice but to follow in.
The soldiers below saw Si Fan entering immediately following Huan Fan, so they naturally swarmed in.
Huan Fan led the people and broke into the garden. He didn't care and ran straight towards the Tongque Terrace.
He grabbed a small yellow door in front of the stage gate and asked sternly:
“Where are the talents of the late emperor sent by the general?”
The little yellow gate didn’t dare to hide it, so he had to point in the direction.
“Lead the way!”
With the guidance of Xiao Huangmen, Huan Fan soon arrived at a palace.
“Search! Bring everyone to the front of the temple, don’t leave anyone behind!”
Huan Fan ordered sternly.
By this time, everyone who followed in knew that there was no turning back.
At that moment, like a wolf and a tiger, they searched the entire palace.
For a time, there were screams and screams in the palace, interspersed with scoldings, or begging for mercy, and so on.
It is already night, and most of these talented people have fallen asleep.
Many people were forcibly pulled up from their couches.
At a glance, almost all the women are half-exposed and half-covered, but their jade bodies are looming and their gauze clothes are floating.
These rude soldiers have never seen such a scene before, and I don't know how much they swallowed.
In the process of pushing, it is inevitable to use his hands up and down, which takes a lot of advantage.
However, with Emperor Huan in front of him, they did not dare to be too presumptuous.
Just looking at the green light in their eyes, I thought that Huan Fan would turn into a wolf if he gave an order.
Time is running out, and Huan Fan cannot launch an army to plunder at this time.
Seeing him standing in front of these talented people, he asked Si Fan:
“Have you counted them? How many people are there in total?”
"Returning to the envoy, there are a total of one hundred and fifty-three people in the palace," Si Fan pointed in front of him, "Except for the palace man Huang Men, the remaining fifty-seven people are all talented people of the late emperor."
No more, no less, just the right number of people.
Huan Fan looked at these talented people and said:
"You are all talented people left by the late emperor. I should treat them with courtesy. However, the matter is urgent and I have to obey the authority."
"Now there are rebel troops outside the city attacking the city, and the city is about to be destroyed. In order to prevent you from being stained by the rebel army and humiliating the late emperor, I can only ask you to go to see the late emperor first."
As he spoke, he knelt on the ground and made a great salute.
Then he stood up again and motioned to his side.
But when I saw someone holding Bai Ling poisonous wine in front of these talented people.
At this time, Huan Fan was still able to prepare these things. It was obvious that he had already planned it.
(End of this chapter)