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Chapter 231 Persuade to surrender

"Ah! Look! The boat is gone, the boat is gone! . . . "

Facing thousands of enemies, the remaining dozens of Xi Zhen's soldiers gathered together and formed a round formation, struggling to support them. Although they knew that there was little hope, they still hoped that Cai Mao could send someone to rescue them from the siege. But in the end, what was waiting was Cai Mao's "renunciation".

"Why did the military commander abandon us?!..." Xi Zhen's soldiers couldn't help crying out in despair.

Xi Zhen's complexion did not change, he had been mentally prepared for this, and he had never expected that Cai Mao would come to save himself and the others, so naturally he was not disappointed.

He fixed his eyes on a man riding a red horse in the enemy line opposite, with exquisite armor, sitting in the center, like a star holding the moon. If he guessed correctly, this person is most likely the famous Liu King Liu Zhongda is here.

As a child of the Xi family in Xiangyang, Xi Zhen is very familiar with Liu Jing's name.His younger brother Xi Hong, his family brothers Xi Zhen and Xi Chengye all liked Liu Jing's calligraphy and poems very much.

In fact, not only the Xi clan, but also the sons of the Xiangyang gentry are all proud of owning Liu Jing's copybooks, which has formed a custom.

Although Xi Zhen is in the military, he comes from a big family with a good culture and admires Liu Jing's literary talent very much.

Liu Jing is not a simple scholar, but also has a strategy in his chest. When he went to Xiangyang in the north, he was fascinated by Liu Biao, the shepherd of Jingzhou. Something that has never happened in this dynasty for more than a hundred years.

Now it seems that Liu Biaoguo has the foresight.

Xi Zhen had a vague premonition in her heart that Liu Biao would regret not being able to take Liu Jing under his command in the future.

Surrounded by many soldiers, Liu Jingze came to his side on horseback, looking at the dozens of remnants and defeated generals who had been abandoned by Cai Mao, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes.

There is an old saying: "Don't judge a hero by success or failure." Although they lost, Liu Jing would not underestimate them.In fact, they have done well enough. If the two sides switch positions, Liu Jing may not be able to do better than them.

Liu Jingshen took a deep breath and raised his voice and said: "Liu Zhongda in Changsha, gentlemen, please listen to me: You are all meritorious ministers who traveled thousands of miles for the state, went deep into the south of the Yangtze River, and sacrificed their lives to fight. But today Cai Degui is the commander , but abandoned the lords in disregard, and fled in a hurry, I feel quite worthless for the lords."

"Liu Zhongda..." Hearing this, the soldiers of Xi Zhen's troops turned their attention to Liu Jing, and began to discuss in low voices with their left and right comrades.

Liu Jing is well-known among the Jingzhou scholars, and he is not well-known among the soldiers, but this is relatively speaking.After all, if you want to talk about the most outstanding figure of the young generation in Jingzhou today, you must not avoid Liu Jing, the crown of Jingzhou scholars.

Moreover, it has been half a year since the Jingzhou army went south to Changsha, and in their daily contact with Changsha people, they have more or less heard of his name.

Liu Jing's words deeply touched everyone. They fought hard, and in the end they retreated to cover Cai Hebu and took the initiative to stay behind, but Cai Mao turned his back on him, and his heart was full of anger and frustration.

Liu Jing continued: "The gentlemen have fought to the last moment and have exhausted their energy. Now that they have been abandoned by Cai Mao, there is no need to continue fighting. You may have heard of my name, and I promise that as long as you Give up your blade and surrender, and I will treat you well."

The soldiers of Xi Zhen's tribe couldn't help but look at each other. Liu Jingsu is famous for his "benevolence and kindness".Then everyone looked at Xi Zhen in the center.

Looking at the eyes full of expectation, Xi Zhen sighed and said: "It is the duty of a minister to eat the king's salary and be loyal to the king. I was sent by the general to fight across the river against dissatisfaction. I was defeated here today. Only One death is an apology. You don't need to learn from me, Liu Zhongda is a gentleman of benevolence and righteousness, and you must follow what you say, and you can surrender." After finishing speaking, he put his sword across his neck and prepared to kill himself.

"You must not..." The guards on the left and right couldn't help but turn pale in shock, holding Xi Zhen firmly, and took the opportunity to forcefully snatch Xi Zhen's saber.

Xi Zhen didn't get what she wanted, so she said sullenly, "It's a good thing that the man died on the battlefield and his body was wrapped in horse leather. Why do you gentlemen stop me?"

Xi Zhen's act of committing suicide really shocked Liu Jing. He didn't expect this person to be so staunch, and said: "Why do you have to do this? Throughout the ages, how can there be a general who is invincible in all battles? In the past, Deng Yu was defeated by Chimei. If Wu and Han were defeated in Shu, they survived by dragging their horses by their tails. If all the 28 generals in Yuntai acted like their own feet, they would kill themselves with their swords at every turn, I am afraid few of them would survive."

Apprentice Zhen fell silent, and no longer looked for death or life. Liu Jing asked again: "Your step is really a loyal man, and he also leads troops well. He is definitely not an unknown person. Did you dare to ask your name?"

Xi Zhen hesitated for a moment, then replied, "Xi Bogui in Xiangyang."

"Oh?" Liu Jing was very unfamiliar with the name Xi Bogui, and Xi's surname was a common surname in Xiangyang. Liu Jing asked, "Does this step come from the lineage of the Marquis of Xiangyang?"

"Exactly." Xi Zhen said seriously.

Liu Jing often corresponded with Zhuge Liang, Pan Jun and others, and once heard the names of Xi Zhen and Xi Chengye from the Xi family in Xiangyang.In his impression, Cai, Kuai, Huang, Ma, Yang, Xiang and other common surnames in Xiangyang had produced more than one outstanding figure during the Three Kingdoms period.However, the Xi family didn't seem to have any famous people, and it may be that he is ignorant or has forgotten.

Although Xi Zhen is an "unknown generation", Liu Jing did not despise him at all. Now Liu Jing is surrounded by a group of unknown but quite talented talents in history.

Not being able to leave their names in history doesn't mean they don't have talent. Sometimes, what they lack is just an opportunity or a little bit of luck.

Liu Jingdao: "I came from a noble family, but joined the army. Presumably, I must have great ambitions. In this way, I should keep my useful body in order to spread my wings in the future."

Xi Zhen fell silent again.

Liu Jing persuaded again: "The victory between Liu Jingzhou and Zhang Changsha is uncertain for a while, you might as well go back to Ling County with me first, and when the troubles in Jingzhou subside in the future, you can go and stay at your own convenience."

Xi Zhen sighed secretly, Liu Biao was a Confucian, and he didn't like military officials, so he didn't really do him much favor. The reason why he committed suicide just now was more to preserve his reputation. After hearing Liu Jing's words, he had completely extinguished his loyalty read.

"I am broad-minded, treat people with sincerity, and I am extremely grateful. I am willing to lead everyone to surrender." The conditions offered by Liu Jing far exceeded Xi Zhen's expectations, and he really couldn't think of a reason to refuse.

"Good." Liu Jing clapped his hands and said joyfully.

Xi Zhen then ordered Buqu to abandon their weapons and surrender to Liu Jing.

(End of this chapter)