Three Kingdoms, I open a tavern in Xudu

Hearing Deng Ai's words under the city, Ma Zun fell into deep thought.

Unable to get a response from the tower, Deng Ai said again: "The eldest son has obeyed the emperor's edict to personally conquer Guanzhong and regain the lost land. For the sake of you being a Hanchen, I will give you a chance to surrender. If you don't obey, After the city is broken, don't blame us for being cruel, and don't blame me, my friend, for not thinking about the past."

Deng Ai's voice spread outside the city, and all the soldiers guarding the city looked in Ma Zun's direction after hearing it.

Ma Zun was also hesitating, because the entire Guanzhong was already Sima Yi's territory, and he surrendered in Tianshui, could he be able to defend Sima Yi's attack?

"My lord, this subordinate believes that we should surrender."

At this time, a voice sounded beside Ma Zun.

He turned his head to follow the sound, and saw that the speaker was an aide under his command, named Jiang Wei, nicknamed Boyue, quite talented, and was called Tianshui Qilin'er, also called Youlin.

Jiang Wei said again: "Your Excellency was once a Han official. Although he surrendered to Sima Yi, he was forced to do so. Now that Prime Minister Cao is supporting the Han Dynasty and using the emperor's order to punish the traitor Sima Yi, do you still want to continue to collude with Sima Yi?"

Ma Zun struggled for a while, and asked, "If we surrender, will we be able to defend Tianshui in the future? Sima Yi will definitely not let us go when he learns about the turmoil in Guanzhong. As long as their army comes, we will all die."

Jiang Wei shook his head and said, "That's not necessarily the case. Sima Yi's goal is in Xiangyang. They Chen Bing in Runan and other places competed with Prime Minister Cao, and they couldn't take care of themselves. I once heard that the Jin army in Runan and other places hurriedly withdrew their troops and went north. , The Xianbei people in the north are rebelling and are about to invade Bingzhou. I think now is a great opportunity to rebel against Jin."

"Really?"

Ma Zun asked.

"Sima Yi's retreat is known all over the world. If you don't believe me, you can send someone to investigate. But if we miss this opportunity, we may no longer have the qualifications to surrender to Prime Minister Cao."

Jiang Wei persuaded, "My lord, please think clearly."

"Ma Taishou, have you thought it through?"

Coincidentally, Deng Ai's voice came up again from below the city tower.

Jiang Wei said, "My lord, it's time to make a choice."

Ma Zun thought over and over again, entangled in his heart for a long time, finally stood on the edge of the tower, and shouted: "Deng Shizai, if we surrender, you can promise to treat our Tianshui army and people well?"

Hearing this, Deng Ai was overjoyed, and hurriedly said: "That's for sure, the eldest son is a Han subject, and all the soldiers and civilians in Guanzhong are Han people. How can there be any reason to kill each other?"

"Kasong, surrender!"

After receiving the other party's assurance, Ma Zun didn't hesitate any longer.

Cao Ang saw that the persuasion was successful, and the army hurried into the city gate, then took over the military power and successfully controlled Tianshui.

"Subordinate Ma Zun, I have met the eldest son!"

Ma Zun stood respectfully in front of Cao Ang, and said again: "Just now Ma Zun was stupid and didn't know that Kaesong surrendered, so please punish him!"

"Prefect Ma is also worried about Tianshui. What crime needs to be punished? Now the prefect of Tianshui remains the same, and other arrangements are the same as before. Except for the army, I will not interfere."

Cao Ang immediately expressed his determination, and said: "Everyone and I are Han officials. This time, we came here to recover the lost land in Guanzhong and help the Han Dynasty. In the future, we will all rely on your help."

After all, he cupped his hands at Ma Zun and the others, with the appearance of a virtuous corporal.

Ma Zun and the others were flattered and hurriedly returned the gift.

"Excuse me, my lord, what do you plan to do next?"

Jiang Wei wanted to express himself a little bit, so he stepped forward and asked.

"This is Jiang Wei, nicknamed Boyue."

Ma Zun explained: "Bo Yue is quite talented and knowledgeable, has a strategy, and is capable of both civil and military skills. It was only because of Bo Yue's advice that I realized that I should surrender."

When Cao Ang heard that he was a great talent, he was overjoyed and invited them back to the government office.

"The next step is to take Longxi."

After Cao Ang invited him to sit down, he said again: "Bo Yue thinks, is this possible?"

Jiang Wei nodded in agreement and said, "Longxi is to the west of Tianshui, close to Liangzhou. If Sima Yi learns that Tianshui has been lost, he will surely attack with a large army. If Tianshui cannot be defended, we can retreat to Longxi, and even go west to Liangzhou. , retreating to Hanzhong in the south, and uniting the Qiang and Hu to resist, the subordinates believe that it is feasible to take down Longxi."

Cao Ang said: "Since that's the case, I'm going to use Boyue as the striker. Can you win Longxi for me?"

Jiang Wei stood up gratefully, and said: "This subordinate will definitely live up to the high expectations of the eldest son."

He has been in Tianshui for so many years, and he is only a general. Although he is Ma Zun's aide and can be used by him, he is limited to Tianshui. No matter how useful he is, he will not be famous all over the world.

Now that Cao Ang appreciates his ability and makes him a striker, he understands that his chance has finally come.

As long as he wins Longxi and becomes famous in one battle, he can realize his dreams and aspirations.

The next morning, Jiang Wei led his troops to leave Tianshui and head for Longxi.

Cao Ang, as their lord, continued to garrison Tianshui, and then ordered Guo Huai and Deng Ai to attack Nan'an.

At this time, Guanzhong and other places also began to become chaotic.

When Gaozu established the Great Han Dynasty, the capital of the country was Chang'an. Later, Dong Zhuo's rebellion forced Liu Xie to move the capital to Chang'an.

Chang'an is precisely in Guanzhong. It can be said that the foundation of the great man is also in Guanzhong.

Most of the people here firmly believe in their identity as Han Chinese.

Cao Ang came to conquer in the name of the son of Prime Minister Cao of the Han Dynasty and the edict of the emperor. As long as he used this name, the rest of the counties and counties would surrender one after another.

Even those who have not surrendered are still wavering and on the sidelines.

After all, the influence of the Han Dynasty is still respected at present, except for the Cao family, there is no other.

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In the north of Chang'an, in the former territory of the Southern Huns.

Originally, He Laiba's army and Gongsun Fang were in a stalemate in a place called Baitu.

However, just a few days ago, He Laiba launched the most severe attack.

Gongsun Fang fled again, and He Laiba took the opportunity to occupy Baitu, and continued to chase after him.

At this time, the Xianbei army had approached the former territory of King Zuoxian, which was near Cishi County, but they were deadlocked here again.

The news of the fall of the Hetao area was quickly spread back, and Gongsun Fang had no choice but to ask Yecheng for help. If this continued, they would lose everything.

It is also true that the soldiers and horses that forced Sima Yi to be stationed in the south had to retreat back and first fight against the Xianbei people who were more threatening to them.

Chen Yang followed He Laiba to the south, and also came outside Cishi County.

"I didn't expect that we would be back so soon."

Chen Yang said with emotion that this was the place where he and Ya Ruo met for the first time.

Cao Fu and the others were a little excited, revisiting the old place, and recalling the days when they went to war, their blood was boiling.

"This is where your Huns used to be. You, the Hun princess, saw that this place was taken down by us, how do you feel?" Tara suddenly looked at Yaruo provocatively.

Whenever she is free, Tara will provoke Yaruo, and the two have a big fight.

Ya Ruo was silent for a moment, and suddenly, a murderous intent flashed in her eyes, and she drew her knife and attacked Tara.

Tara didn't expect her to be so direct, and responded with a cold snort, and the two princesses fought again.