Three Kingdoms: Jiuyuan Tiger

Chapter 606 Difficult Choices, Offer and Surrender

After listening to Zhang Song's words, Wang Ping slowly sighed: "Let's not talk about how Liu Zhang treats Wang, no matter what, he is Wang's old master. How can Wang hold his head up in front of others?"

"Taking a step back, Liu Zhang entrusted me with the heavy responsibility of guarding Jiameng Pass. Even if I don't work for Liu Zhang, I can't live up to Liu Zhang's trust in me!" Wang Ping continued.

"General, in fact, you know very well that Liu Zhang's strength is not enough to resist Duke Cao's attack. For Duke Cao, sooner or later the land of Shu will be his meal and stomach. It's just a matter of time." Zhang Song shook his head.

"The matter has come to this, I hope the general thinks twice! Could it be that in the general's heart, the lives of thousands of civilians and soldiers are not as good as Liu Zhang's trust? The general's decision is related to the fate of the entire Jiamengguan people. Seeing that Wang Ping was a little shaken, Zhang Song continued his guidance.

"Furthermore, think about it, General. Cao Gong is not a mediocre lord like Liu Zhang. He is not a benevolent person. In order to seize Shu as soon as possible, Cao Gong will not be soft-hearted. General, you are what he has encountered since he attacked. The first difficulty is that if the general resists to the end, the morale of Cao’s army will be hit to a certain extent. In order to boost morale, Cao Gong will wash Jiameng Pass with blood, so as to deter the civil and military soldiers and people of Shu.”

"Does the general think he can persuade Duke Cao to give up the massacre, or is the general confident that he can withstand Cao's attack?" Zhang Song said slowly.

"Stop talking!" Wang Ping stood up abruptly and shouted at Zhang Song.

"Okay, shut up, General, think about it carefully." Zhang Song didn't care, just shook his head with a smile.

After a long time, Wang Ping bowed in the direction of Cheng Du: "My lord, the general has failed your trust, and the general is here to kowtow to apologize for you!"

After saluting, Wang Ping said: "My lord, the last general is definitely not someone who covets life and fears death. How can a real man enjoy life and why should he be afraid of death? But the last general cannot harm the innocent people in Jiameng Pass. It’s going to be impossible to remain indifferent.”

"Congratulations to the general for making a wise choice. Those who know the current affairs are heroes. The general has both civil and military skills. In addition, he will be reused by Duke Cao in the future!" Zhang Song smiled and cupped his hands.

It was only at this moment that a relieved smile appeared on Zhang Song's face. Although he was sure of convincing a stubborn warrior like Wang Ping, he did not dare to guarantee it.

"I hope so." Wang Ping said expressionlessly.

There was no lightness or joy in Wang Ping's voice. Instead, there was an indescribable fatigue. Presumably he still resisted the act of surrendering.

But Wang Ping also knew that Zhang Song was telling the truth. In order to seize the land of Shu as soon as possible, Cao Cao's polarized attitude towards him, the first to bear the brunt, would definitely become two extremes.

If Wang Ping resisted desperately, then Cao Cao would never show mercy, and it would not only be Wang Ping who would suffer, but also the innocent people in the pass;

If Wang Ping Xianguan surrendered, then Cao Cao would definitely reward him generously, and it would be no problem to increase his rank.

There is no other reason for it. Cao Cao just wanted to let the civil and military in Yizhou know how to choose.

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"My lord, there is a scribe outside the camp asking to see him. He calls himself Zhang Song." Cao Cao's guard reported.

"Hurry up, please! No, I will meet you in person!" Cao Cao jumped up from the bed, and rushed out of the big tent without even thinking about putting on his shoes.

"What are you still doing in a daze? Hurry up and send the shoes to the lord!" the guard yelled at the maidservants.

"No!" The maidservants quickly took Cao Cao's shoes and trotted behind Cao Cao.

"Thousands of hopes, longings, longings day and night, and finally the husband is here!" Cao Cao said, pulling Zhang Song's sleeve.

"Greetings, Mr. Cao!" Looking at the enthusiastic Cao Cao, Zhang Song also showed a smile on his face.

When Zhang Song's eyes fell on Cao Cao's bare feet, the corners of his eyes immediately became moist.

When did Zhang Song receive such treatment?Cao Cao's behavior really moved Zhang Song.

If it is said that Zhang Song’s service in the past was to seek a future, then from this moment on, Zhang Song has been serving Cao Cao sincerely. Even if Cao Cao wants Zhang Song to die now, Zhang Song will never hesitate, he is a confidant Those who die are not just talking.

Speaking of Zhang Song's life experience, he and Wang Ping's experiences are somewhat similar, but also somewhat different.

Although the Zhang family is not as good as those top families in Yizhou, the Zhang family is also one of the top wealthy families in Shu.

Logically speaking, people like Zhang Song and Wang Ping should be at two extremes.

However, due to Zhang Song's ugly face, he was disliked by his parents since he was a child, and he was ridiculed by the world when he grew up. Although he was born in a family, his situation is not much better than Wang Ping.

Fortunately, Zhang Song has been ambitious since he was a child. He has a photographic memory, and he is familiar with the books in his family.

It's a pity that even though Zhang Song knew people well, Liu Zhang did not reuse him. Even his position in the government was temporarily promoted by Liu Yan before his death because he was afraid that Liu Zhang would not be available.

Liu Zhang's principle of employing people has always been to rely on whoever is pleasing to the eye, and Zhang Song's appearance naturally does not catch his eyes.

Although Liu Zhang obeyed Liu Yan's last words, he did not like Zhang Song from the bottom of his heart.

After serving as the governor of Yizhou, Zhang Song did the most work as an envoy. No matter who the envoy was, Liu Zhang would send Zhang Song there.

There is indeed a reason for Zhang Song's outstanding diplomatic skills, but more of the reason is that Liu Zhang didn't want to see Zhang Song, so he sent Zhang Song on an envoy, and he could see Zhang Song for ten and a half months, out of sight and out of mind That's it.

Therefore, seeing Cao Cao who greeted him barefoot today, Zhang Song was moved to tears immediately.

Seeing the sparkle in the corner of Zhang Song's eyes, Cao Cao secretly smiled, but there was no expression on his face.

Cao Cao kindly took Zhang Song's arm and came to the big tent. After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Zhang Song got straight to the point and said, "Dr. Cao, I am fortunate enough to persuade the guard of Jiameng to surrender Wang Ping to Duke Cao. "

Cao Cao said happily after hearing this: "Really?"

Zhang Song cupped his hands and said, "How dare I lie to Cao Gong about such a big matter?"

Cao Cao slapped his thigh happily: "Okay! If you can capture Jiameng Pass, I will give you and Wang Ping the first credit!"

Zhang Song cupped his hands and said, "Thank you Mr. Cao."

Cao Cao said with a straight face, "What do you call me?"

Zhang Song got up and saluted, "Thank you, my lord!"

Cao Cao patted Zhang Song's shoulder with a smile: "You don't need to be too polite, I will rely on you a lot from now on, sir!"

Zhang Song saluted and said: "My lord is so kind, and my subordinates can't repay you. I'm willing to put my lord's heart to shame!"

"Okay! Hahaha!" Cao Cao said happily.

"I don't know when I can enter Jiameng Pass?" Cao Cao asked after thinking about it.

"As long as my lord is willing, you can lead your army into Jiameng Pass at any time. At that time, General Wang Ping will bring the defenders of Jiameng Pass out to welcome you." Zhang Song said.

After hearing Zhang Song's words, Cao Cao nodded in satisfaction, and the guard led his troops out of the pass to meet him, which relieved him of any worries.

After all, Cao Cao couldn't guarantee whether Zhang Song had surrendered falsely, but the guard led his troops out of the pass, which almost ruled out the suspicion of Zhang Song's false surrender.

Therefore, the more Cao Cao looked at Zhang Song, the more pleasing he was, and Cao Cao didn't even care about his ugly appearance so much.

In this life, Zhang Song was not discriminated against by Cao Cao because of his appearance, and Cao Cao was not scolded for laughing at Zhang Song.

But the "Topographic Map of Western Shu" did not fall into Cao Cao's hands in the end.

While Zhang Song was meeting Cao Cao, more than a dozen men in black sneaked into Zhang Song's mansion, turned Zhang Song's house upside down, and stole the "Topographic Map of Western Shu".

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