In the evening, three thousand Cao Cao's troops suddenly came from the direction of Kunyang. Without warning, they rushed into Ye County, killed the security forces stationed by Liu Qi, and took control of the city.

The caravan had no idea what was going on, and people who usually had evil intentions took the opportunity to rob it. There was a chaos in the city, and many people fled in a hurry, in shock.

Xia Houmao brought Cao Tai into the government office and said with a smile: "Ziming, this time I help you take Ye County, so you owe me another favor."

Cao Tai frowned and said: "Although our two armies have not agreed to a truce, Liu Qi gave up Ye County. There are many people from aristocratic families here who rush in and they may be blamed."

Xia Houmao sneered and said: "When the two countries are fighting, the soldiers are always deceitful. Liu Qi is already attacking Liangzhou, so what favors can be left? Ye County is the throat of the Central Plains. Only by taking this city can we secure Xuchang."

Cao Tai said angrily: "You first said that there were enemy troops occupying the city, and then I led the troops. Doesn't this make me infamous? Where are the enemy troops?"

Xia Houmao advised: "Ziming, please be patient. My news in Jingzhou is always correct. Guan Yu is indeed here."

Cao Tai snorted slightly. If Xia Houmao hadn't provided important information several times before, he would never have sent out troops. This time, he risked sending troops without asking for orders.

If Jingzhou fails to send troops, it will not only violate military orders, but also get poked in the back. People of all kinds gather in Ye County, including children of aristocratic families and even people in the court.

Destroying this place will cut off everyone's financial resources and will also trigger war. Who would dare to act rashly unless it is absolutely necessary?

While he was talking, suddenly the defenders called out urgently, and Guan Yu indeed led his troops to the city.

"Look, I'm really here. How could I lie to you?" Xia Houmao had a bit of joy on his face.

However, Cao Tai looked solemn and immediately sent someone to report to Zhang Liao for help. Guan Yu personally sent troops, most likely to invade the Central Plains.

The two quickly came to the city and saw a group of people standing under the sunset. There were only five hundred people. Guan Yu stood up with his sword drawn, his three-foot long beard fluttering in the evening wind, and stared at the defenders on the city.

Seeing the generals appearing on the city, Guan Ping stepped forward and shouted: "Xiahou Mao, if you dare to insult my father, come down to the city and die immediately."

Xiahou Mao laughed and said: "After I am Xiahou Ying, am I still not worthy of your sister? It was you and my son who deceived me first, I just reciprocated!"

Guan Ping raised his sword and cursed: "Xiahou Mao, do you dare to go out of the city to fight?"

Xia Houmao held on to the city wall and said coldly: "I don't dare, what can you do to me?"

Guan Ping was furious, urged his horse to circle twice, and asked: "Who in the city dares to attack Ye County?"

Cao Tai cupped his fists and said, "General Guan, are you okay?"

"Cao Tai?" Guan Ping said coldly: "When the three of you arrived in Xiangyang, how kind did Mr. Liu treat us? In order to facilitate the exchange of people between the two places, we specially gave up Ye County. Why did you send troops to attack?"

Cao Tai clasped his fists and said, "General Guan is coming with his troops. How can we not be prepared?"

Guan Ping said: "Xiahou Mao made arrogant remarks. I will only seek to settle accounts with him today. If you are wise, hand over this son and retreat as soon as possible!"

Xia Houmao shouted: "Guan Ping, you and your son are here to station in Ye County. Stop talking sweet words. We are not three-year-olds."

Guan Yu suddenly rode his horse to the bottom of the city and said in a deep voice: "Mr.

land!"

Seeing Guan Yu's murderous intent, Xia Houmao was frightened and took half a step back. He forced a smile and said: "You came to me to settle accounts. Why did you bring so many soldiers?"

Guan Yu stroked his beard and sneered: "These five hundred school swordsmen are a certain bodyguard. They will not take action."

Xia Houmao shouted: "Guan Yunchang, don't say more, we just took Ye County, what can you do to me?"

"Guan has always convinced others with virtue. He is polite first and then fights. Don't regret it." Guan Yu glanced at Cao's army on the city with cold eyes and led his men away.

Xia Houmao pointed at the men and horses who disappeared into the night, laughed and said: "Fortunately Ziming arrived in time, Guan Yu's treacherous plan failed to succeed, and he returned home in vain."

"How can war be a child's play?" Cao Tai frowned and said, "Now the people in Runan dare not act rashly, they must be wary. If you two provoke a war in the Central Plains because of your personal grudges, and General Zhang rushes to meet the enemy, wouldn't you and I be immortal?

sinner?"

"Don't you hear that those who strike first are the ones who control others?" Xiahou Mao said with a smile: "Our army has taken the advantage in this battle. When Guan Yu goes back to mobilize troops, General Zhang's troops have already captured Ye County. This battle will happen sooner or later.

If we want to fight, if we can attack Nanyang in one fell swoop, Ziming will be the first to win!"

At this time, Cao Tai felt that he was a little reckless, but the war had already begun and there was no way to retreat, so he had to order his soldiers to guard the city and wait for reinforcements.

Arrangements were made for An Hou to come to see Xia Houmao for discussion, but they saw that his house was in a mess. The servants and maids were all busy packing their things, packing large and small bags in the car, as if they were moving.

Cao Tai hurried to the hall and saw Xia Houmao ordering someone to put a huge stone into a box. He was surprised and said: "Zilin, what are you doing?"

Xia Houmao dusted off the dust, pointed at the huge courtyard and said with a smile: "My dear brother, I came at the right time. I specially set aside this place for you to use!"

"You want to leave?" Cao Tai's eyes widened.

Xiahou Mao sighed: "My dear brother is a general, with the power to lead troops and make achievements. Now I am just a white body. What's the use of staying here?"

Cao Tai said displeased: "This matter happened because of you, but you left overnight. How can I report it to General Zhang?"

"The war is about to start, and I can no longer participate in it!" Xia Houmao picked up an envelope on the table and handed it over: "This is a one-million-dollar ticket from Hanyuan Bank. Keep it well..."

"What do I need the money for?" Cao Tai was furious, knocked the envelope on the ground, and shouted: "You are not allowed to leave, this matter must be explained to General Zhang first."

"There are still people who don't like money?" Xia Houmao shook his head and sighed, leaning over to pick up the envelope.

Before I even got up, I heard someone shouting about fire outside. He came to the door and cursed: "Which bastard is so careless? I have ebony furniture here from South Vietnam. Can you afford to pay for it if it's burned?"

Dangdangdang——

Not only were there shouts in the backyard, but the sound of gongs was also heard in the streets. People were shouting to put out the fire. In the blink of an eye, the sky turned red and fires broke out everywhere.

The two people hurriedly went out and saw chaos on the street. After dark, some people began to slander and set fire to the house, and took advantage of the chaos to rob.

"Quickly, send troops to Hanyuan Bank!" Xia Houmao urged Cao Tai with two flames in his eyes: "There are a lot of money tickets there, grab them and we will give them away, hahaha——"

Cao Tai pushed Xiahou Mao away and issued an order: "Immediately seal off all the streets and do not put out fires. Anyone who dares to make trouble and run away will be killed without mercy!"

Cao Jun immediately mobilized all his troops to maintain order on the street. Xia Houmao rushed over, pointed at the tallest building and cried: "Put out the fire, put out the fire quickly, that is my building!"

Cao Tai couldn't care about this. People of all colors from the three religions and nine streams gathered in the city, just waiting to take advantage of the chaos. If it was not stopped in time, it would definitely lead to chaos.

"Report——" At this moment, the defenders came to report: "General, something bad happened. Someone escaped and opened the west gate, and Guan Yu came in."

"What? Guan Guan Guan..." Xia Houmao's face changed drastically and he sat down on the ground.
Chapter completed!