A few days later.
The Cao army had completely taken over Shouchun.
Cao Cao remembered Su Ran's instructions, forbidding the army to bully the people and forbidding the soldiers to plunder the treasury.
He stationed his army outside the city and only brought 20,000 soldiers into the city.
The first thing they did after entering the city was to clear the water in the city and open the granary to release food.
When the granary was opened.
Everyone was shocked.
In the granary, there were mountains of grain. Many grains had already become moldy and rats had gathered because they had not been used for a long time.
"Yuan Shu is like this, how can he not be defeated?”
Everyone sighed.
The food was rotten in the granary and was not taken out to help the people.
Such a person, if not for relying on the reputation of four generations and three dukes, how could he have lived until now?
"My lord, General Cao Chun has returned.”
Suddenly, a guard came to report. Cao Cao immediately handed over the matter of the rations to his subordinates. He then brought Su Ran and Guo Jia out of the city to meet Cao Chun.
"My lord, I have brought Yuan Shu back.”
Cao Chun dismounted and cupped his hands.
"Where is Yuan Shu? Bring him up."
Cao Cao ordered.
Cao Chun nodded and immediately went down to give instructions.
Not long after, Yuan Shu was brought up.
In just a few days, Yuan Shu seemed to have changed into another person. His eyes were empty and he was as thin as a stick.
He was like a walking corpse.
Yuan Shu's eyes regained some of their luster when he saw Cao Cao.
"Cao Cao."
"Are you here to laugh at me?”
Yuan Shu, on the other hand, had the pride of a legitimate son of the Yuan family. He tidied his messy hair and looked straight at Cao Cao with his chest puffed out.
"I still remember how mighty Brother Gong Lu was when the eighteen vassals attacked Dong. Even I could only follow Brother Gong Lu's orders. Who would have thought that this day would come?”
Cao Cao sighed.
"Cao Aman, stop pretending. If you want to kill me, just kill me.”Yuan Shu's defense was broken by Cao Cao's words.
He couldn't bear to lose to a former subordinate.
"Although you were defeated by me, you are still a decent person.”
Yuan Shu couldn't be spared.
If we keep him, he'll be a disaster.
He waved his hand.
The guard beside him immediately handed over a sharp sword.
Yuan Shu held his sharp sword and looked at it with a bitter expression.
To think that he, the descendant of four generations and three dukes, had actually ended up committing suicide today, like a beggar. How sad.
Just as he was about to make a move, a shout suddenly came from the side,"Wait a minute."
Everyone looked over.
It was Su Ran.
He smiled and cupped his hands at Cao Cao." My lord, since Yuan Shu is the Lord of Shouchun, it would be a shame for him to die outside the city. Why don't you invite him into the city, wash up, and change into a gorgeous brocade robe? After eating and drinking, let him die in the palace of Emperor Zhong."”
As he spoke, he gave Cao Cao a look.
Cao Cao's expression changed.
He knew Su Ran's character well, and there must be a deeper meaning behind her actions. He immediately nodded without hesitation."Then that's it."
"Brother Gong Lu, please!"
Cao Cao made an inviting gesture.
Yuan Shu looked at Su Ran with confusion and gratitude. He flicked his sleeves and strode into the city.
Everyone entered the city.
They passed by.
Everywhere in the city, there were people waiting for porridge and medicine.
These commoners were not fully clothed, and many of them were holding a bowl of hot porridge to drink.
Seeing the Cao army approaching, they all hurriedly stood up with their bowls and looked over excitedly.
"It's Sikong Cao."
"Sikong saved my life and rewarded me with food. He is our great benefactor.”
"Quick, kneel down and kowtow to Sikong.”
The commoners who had just stood up knelt down and bowed to Cao Cao.
Such a scene.
It shocked everyone.
Even Cao Cao did not know that he had such a high prestige in Shouchun.
He was only following Su Ran's suggestion and taking out all the grain and herbs to help the people in the city. He did not do anything to benefit the people.
But why were these commoners so fanatical about him?
Although Cao Cao didn't understand, he was happy.
Ever since he conquered Xuzhou a few years ago, the world had said that he was cruel and heartless, and that he had a murderous nature. He did not expect that he would be able to obtain the name of benevolence and righteousness today.
Comfortable!
This feeling was too comfortable.
He looked around proudly and finally met Su Ran's eyes with joy.
His tail was almost raised to the sky.
Su Ran looked at Cao Cao's slightly curled lips and laughed in her heart.
The commoners were very practical.
It was also the easiest to satisfy.
A bowl of hot porridge and half a bowl of medicine was enough to make them feel grateful.
While Cao Cao was feeling complacent, Yuan Shu, who was in front of him, almost collapsed. He stumbled forward and shouted angrily,"Get up, get up."
"Why kneel to Cao Cao? He's just a descendant of a eunuch, nameless and hopeless!”
"I, Yuan Shu, am the descendant of the four generations and three dukes. I am your master, so you should kneel before me.”
"Quick, come and pay your respects to me."
"I am Zhong Tianzi…"
Yuan Shu was almost crazy, but there was some anticipation in his eyes.
However, the surrounding commoners were filled with disgust.
"So you are Yuan Shu."
"It's you, singing and dancing in the palace, watching us starve to death, die of illness, burn to death…We wish we could drink your blood, eat your flesh, and even want us to worship you!”
"Are you even worthy of being called Zhong Tianzi?"
"Bah!"
Countless commoners spat and glared at each other.
If not for the presence of Cao Cao and the protection of the Cao army, these commoners would have already charged up and skinned Yuan Shu alive.
But even so.
The commoners were also furious.
"You…"
"You bunch of lowly peasants…"
"How dare you treat me like this…"
"I…"
Before Yuan Shu could finish his words, a commoner in front of him spat a mouthful of thick phlegm on his face.
His entire body trembled, and he reached out stiffly to touch it.
Yuan Shu's eyes widened when he saw the dirt on his hands. He pointed at the group of lowlifes in his eyes and took a few steps back. His body trembled and he said in a hoarse voice,"B * tch! Min!"
"Men, kill him! Kill him for me!”
"I…"
At this point, Yuan Shu's body suddenly stiffened and he fell down stiffly.
Everyone hurriedly stepped forward.
Yuan Shu's eyes were wide open as he muttered to himself,""I am the Son of Heaven…"
As soon as he finished speaking.
He died with his eyes wide open.
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