Chapter 80 of 100
Chapter 80
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Liu Yao, seeing this, stared at Ye Yuan with eyes like knives. "You say you are Zhang Jue, why don't you speak? Are you afraid to speak? Do you still remember when we met in Youzhou? What did we say back then?"
Ye Yuan, after hearing this, continued to sweat profusely. How could he possibly know what Liu Yao had said to Zhang Jue, especially since Liu Yao and Zhang Jue had never met.
"What's wrong, can't you speak? If you dare to claim you are Zhang Jue, then Zhang Jue must be dead, and you are just a fake. Hahaha, good that he is dead, such a traitor and rebel deserves to die. Fortunately, he died quickly. If he had fallen into my hands, I would have beheaded him in public, exposed his body for ten days, and dug up his ancestral grave to set an example. In the future..."
Sure enough, before Liu Yao could finish, Ye Yuan erupted in a frenzied roar. Already on edge and somewhat suppressed, Ye Yuan could not bear to hear his benefactor Zhang Jue being insulted. He immediately flew into a rage. "I won't allow you to insult the Great Virtuous Teacher! The Great Virtuous Teacher is not dead; he is just seriously ill... Ah!!!"
Before Ye Yuan could finish, a piercing scream echoed. Zhang Bao, his face full of anger, drew his sword from his waist and thrust it into Ye Yuan's heart. Ye Yuan instantly died.
However, Zhang Bao's intervention was too late. Ye Yuan's words struck the Yellow Turbans like a bolt of lightning.
"Hahahaha, Zhang Jue is seriously ill and will not live much longer." Liu Yao laughed. He then waved his hand, and the ten thousand soldiers behind him all roared loudly.
The people of this era were extremely superstitious; otherwise, they would not have been easily swayed by Zhang Jue's few words to join the rebellion.
With the thunderous roars of ten thousand people, almost half of Guangzong City heard the news that Zhang Jue would not live much longer. The news spread rapidly, and it would not be long before the entire city knew.
Zhang Jue's critical illness was a significant blow to the Yellow Turbans. Everyone would have their doubts. A figure like Zhang Jue, who was revered as a god, could fall ill and face death. Was this a punishment from heaven? Did it mean that everything they were doing was wrong, and they should not have rebelled? Should they surrender to the Han army and seek forgiveness from heaven to atone for their sins?
"Brothers, do not believe Liu Yao's nonsense. The Great Virtuous Teacher is fine and will return after some time." Zhang Liang, seeing the situation was not good, quickly tried to quell the unrest.
However, even if Zhang Liang could temporarily suppress the situation, it was not ideal. A shadow of doubt had already been cast in everyone's heart.
"Hahahaha, all the Yellow Turbans in Guangzong, listen well. Zhang Jue will not live much longer. This is heaven's punishment for you. I give you three days to consider. If you surrender, I, Liu Yao, will forgive your past. If you remain stubborn, you will be killed without mercy." Liu Yao laughed loudly.
Liu Yao's words struck a deep chord in every Yellow Turban's heart. After all, no one wanted to die.
"Sound the retreat." Liu Yao then ordered. His goal had been achieved, and there was no reason to stay. Next, he only needed to let the Yellow Turbans fall into chaos and disintegrate from within, and Guangzong City would be his.
"Liu Yao, you scoundrel." Zhang Bao glared at Liu Yao's retreating back with venomous eyes. If looks could kill, Liu Yao would have died many times over. But he had more important matters to attend to. He had to quell the unrest among the Yellow Turbans; otherwise, Guangzong would be doomed, and the three brothers would not survive.
In the main tent of the Han army camp, Liu Yao sat in the main seat, with Huangfu Song and others seated below. They all knew that Zhang Jue was critically ill, and everyone was excited. This meant the city would soon fall. They all admired Liu Yao greatly.
"Your Highness, why give the Yellow Turban rebels three days to consider? Isn't this giving them time to prepare?" Sun Jian stood up, somewhat puzzled.
"Ha, Wen Tai, do not worry. Although I said I would give them three days to consider, did I say I would not attack during these three days?" Liu Yao smiled. He gave them three days to give them a glimmer of hope. If he cut off their retreat, the power of a desperate army could not be underestimated. Second, it was to make them relax their guard, creating an opportunity for a surprise attack.
Sun Jian, understanding, said, "Your Highness is wise; I spoke out of turn." He then stepped back.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I plan to launch a surprise attack on Guangzong at midnight tomorrow. Do you have any objections?" Liu Yao said, his eyes narrowing. The threat was clear. He was afraid that Yuan Shu and Yuan Shao would ruin his plans.
"We will follow your orders, Your Highness." Everyone shouted in unison. Not only was Liu Yao's strategy effective, but they also saw his right hand on the Chixiao Sword. If anyone dared to act out, they would die in vain. They did not think Liu Yao was a soft-hearted person.
Liu Yao nodded in satisfaction and looked at Guo Jia. "Fengxiao, you are the expert in military affairs. Why don't you take charge of the orders?"
"I dare not refuse." Guo Jia said, suppressing his inner gratitude. Liu Yao's actions showed his trust in him.
Huangfu Song and others did not dare to complain about Guo Jia. They were still wary of Liu Yao's Chixiao Sword. As for Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, and others, they knew Guo Jia's abilities well.
"General Huangfu, General Zhu, at midnight three days from now, you will lead your respective thirty thousand soldiers to attack the north and west gates. Remember, it is only a feint attack, but you must block the north and west gates to prevent any Yellow Turbans from escaping," Guo Jia said slowly.
"We will follow your orders." Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun said, bowing.
"General Dong, and the two Yuan Commanders, at midnight three days from now, you will also lead thirty thousand soldiers to attack the east gate. If you can be the first to enter Guangzong, you will be greatly rewarded," Guo Jia said casually.
"We will follow your orders." The three said, bowing. Dong Zhuo was already extremely excited. Among the strongest here were himself, Huangfu Song, and Zhu Jun. Since Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun were feinting, it meant he had the best chance to be the first to enter Guangzong and claim the great reward.
As for Yuan Shu and Yuan Shao, they did not care. They came to Guangzong to gain experience and go through the motions. They did not care about any rewards. Even if they did nothing, they could still receive a good reward in Luoyang with Yuan Feng's influence. There was no need to risk their lives.
"Commander Cao, Commander Sun, at midnight tomorrow, please lead the remaining twenty thousand soldiers to attack the east gate. If you can be the first to enter Guangzong, you will also be greatly rewarded," Guo Jia said with a meaningful smile.
"We will follow your orders." Sun Jian and Cao Cao said excitedly.
Guo Jia then said to Liu Yao, "Your Excellency, Commanders Cao and Sun have the fewest men. Please have Generals Gao and Huang lead the five thousand Xianyang soldiers to support them."
Liu Yao understood Guo Jia's intentions. "Approved."
Liu Yao then ordered, "You may all withdraw. Tomorrow will be the day Guangzong falls."
"Yes." Huangfu Song and others left, leaving only Liu Yao and his subordinates.
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