Three Kingdoms: Cao Ying's mastermind, from nine to five

Chapter 240 Jun Hou deceives people, just open his mouth

"General, Xu Bowen will come in person!"

A lieutenant quickly walked up to Qianzhao with an excited and expectant expression, almost unable to hold back his desire for survival.

"Not only Xu Junhou, but also the deputy generals of the Bingzhou Army who were young masters back then."

"They have surrendered to Jizhou a long time ago! These days, there is sufficient food and grass, and excellent military equipment! You have also seen that the armor worn by Jizhou soldiers is thick and warm, and they are not afraid of the severe cold!"

"Where have we seen this before!? Xu Zhen must have come to see us to recruit us!"

"Don't you think it's ridiculous, the general? The second son Yuan Xi, whom I am loyal to, hid in the tower from the very beginning, and didn't care about our life or death at all! He has no intention of coming to rescue him at all!"

"At that time, if Xu Zhen sent troops to rescue immediately, it would be absolutely impossible for Xu Zhen to surround the main road! Although his troops are elite and his surprise attack is shocking, they are only a few thousand!"

"General! Please meet me! If not, these brothers will starve to death!"

"That's right, Yuan Xi doesn't care, but we can't!"

"If no one cares, what will these brothers do? How can I tell their parents?"

The six or seven lieutenants are all confidantes around Qianzhao, who have been with him for many years, and at this time they are rushing to persuade him, for fear that Qianzhao will still be loyal to Yuan.

He refused to see Xu Zhen.

This is the only chance to survive.

Xu Zhen is still willing to talk now. If he refuses, he doesn't even need to fight anymore. He just needs to surround the main road. After three days, after all the horses are killed and eaten, these tens of thousands of people will starve to death.

"It seems that everyone has the same thoughts."

"You all want me to discuss with Xu Zhen and let the brothers join us and surrender to Jizhou, right?"

Zhaozhao knows that asking this sentence certainly does not require an answer.

He just wanted to confirm it again, but the eyes of everyone in front of him were staring at him rather fieryly, and his heart was relieved for a moment.

No longer sticking to it. If he persists, it is likely that these brothers will all die of hunger and cold. He took a deep breath and smiled bitterly: "Okay, if that's the case, I'll go meet Xu Zhen."

"If he wants to surrender, maybe I can find a way out for you brothers."

"Thank you, General!! Thank you, General!"

"Thank you General, then I invite you to see Xu Junhou!"

"General, even if we are asked to go to the front line, I am willing!"

"Please be sure to ask for surrender! Brothers are starving to death!"

These words made Qianzhao's heart tense again, feeling extremely depressed.

Looking at the sergeant brothers in the simple barracks in Shan'ao, bitterness spread in their mouths, and even swallowing saliva felt sore.

Following Yuan's these years is like climbing a mountain that never knows where the peak is. I try my best and exhaust myself, but I don't have time to stop and enjoy the scenery along the way.

For so many years, Qianzhao has been trembling and trembling like walking on thin ice, practicing soldiers and horses day and night, conscientiously recruiting sergeants, and fighting bravely to take the lead.

But he is still just a young player with little reputation.

The leader is only a few thousand people, but today he has to bear the lives of tens of thousands of people.

At the intersection down the mountain, on the small path piled up with gravel, Xu Zhen stood somewhere waiting, while Huang Zhong and other archers in the army were all in the dark with their bows and arrows.

Xu Zhen wore a black robe, long hair flying, cotton armor on his body, his hair was tied into a ponytail, and the general's helmet was placed on his chest, waiting to be approached.

In contrast, Qianzhao looked disheveled, his face was covered with mottled scars, his skin was torn by the wind and snow, and he looked rather dejected.

The mountain was blocked by heavy snow, and the gravel collapsed. The foot of the mountain was full of jagged bumps. The two faced each other on the rugged mountain road.

Qianzhao bowed deeply. Even today, in many battles, Yuan's soldiers and horsemen have never defeated Xu Zhen. To be honest, standing in front of him, Qianzhao's heart is indeed a little scared.

"I have seen, Xu Junhou, Xu Junhou's divine soldiers descended from the sky, and we were caught off guard. It is not wrong to lose this battle. Now in this deep mountain and old forest, I can hardly move, unable to move an inch."

"There is a shortage of food and there is no help. The second son may not dare to come to rescue him at all."

Xu Zhen nodded and said calmly: "When he heard the news, he had already chosen to retreat to the Yuyang City Tower, expelled the people, and looted a lot of food."

"He wants to stick around until next spring."

"However, after the beginning of spring, Gao Lan will not come." Xu Zhen said firmly.

Qianzhao nodded approvingly, "I know that both Shanggu and Dai Commanderies have been captured by Cao Ren at this moment. If Gao Lan wants to come in and rescue him, he must destroy at least two counties."

"What's more, Guo Tu and the Second Young Master have a grudge against each other. Under such circumstances, he will never give up his life to save them."

"There must be losses in Youzhou."

Listening to Xu Zhen's tone, it seemed that he still had some nostalgia, as if he wanted to resume the whole battle with Xu Zhen, but he didn't want to talk too much with Qianzhao now.

Immediately said: "I am here to recruit your tens of thousands of soldiers and horses. If you care about their lives and their families, then order to surrender."

"Use this armament to capture Yuyang County for me. If you can go down, the families of these soldiers can still be saved. Otherwise, if you go outside Yuyang City now, there are dead bodies piled up everywhere, maybe there are their families. "

"General!"

At this moment, a Qu Junhou who was waiting in the distance came and clasped his fists. He and Qianzhao were old acquaintances, and he had met him when he was under Yuan Shao's command.

"Chen Tiao, have you also surrendered to Jizhou?"

Qian Zhao frowned, quite surprised, he remembered that Chen Tiao was a very loyal group of people in the camp back then, because of Yuan Shao's policy of benefiting the people, he immediately rescued many people who were displaced by the war .

Let them have enough to eat, so this Chen Tao and his soldiers entered the barracks because of gratitude, such people should be more persistent than those who came to defect to them.

"General, in Jizhou under the rule of the princes, the people can live better. My mother is now in her fifties, but she can still enjoy her old age. The food in the family is several times more than before, and the appointments in all counties are local talents with both ability and political integrity. Shi, all the soldiers are grateful for the virtue of the Son of Heaven, and have the style of the prosperity of the Han Dynasty."

"Why should the general resist?"

"Don't call me General!"

Zhuanzhao immediately raised his hand and stopped the words of the person in front of him, "I'm not considered a general, at most I'm just a school official. Now I'm just a defeated general, not brave enough to speak out."

"Your Majesty, the villain is not a stubborn person. Now that the situation does not surrender, tens of thousands of people have froze to death in the mountain depression. Now we have killed horses to satisfy our hunger in the mountains. It is impossible not to surrender, but if these Soldiers and horses go to attack Yuyang County, and the villain wonders if he has the ability to do so."

"Well," Xu Zhen replied softly, not knowing whether he could do it or not. Having said that, he already understood that Zhao Zhao also wanted to surrender, and he didn't need much persuasion.

They are also thinking about surrendering to protect the tens of thousands of brothers trapped in the col.

However, after a little embarrassment in the atmosphere, Xu Zhen still added, "When they see countless dead bodies outside Yuyang City, maybe something will change."

Among those people, many of them should be the family members of these soldiers fighting abroad, or people they know well.

It can be said that Yuan Xi did not dare to deal with it in desperation, and even more refused to fight with his back. The matter of directly hiding in the city would anger many people.

"What Junhou said is reasonable," Qianzhao also felt that it was quite reasonable, and nodded slightly, "It's just that I won't surrender."

Qianzhao knelt down on one knee, clasped his fists in salute, sighed as if he had been exhausted in old age, his eyes had lost all lustre, and then said: "I have pursued fame and fame for many years, and I have never fled timidly on the battlefield. I have been born and died for dozens of battles. He has made a lot of achievements, although his official position is not high, he enjoys himself, but he followed the wrong lord back then, and now the situation is his own fault."

"Now, I just want to be able to cultivate the land for the common people. If the prince does not allow it, please kill me and collect tens of thousands of people in the mountains."

The tone of Zhuanzhao is very sincere, it can be seen that he is indeed desperate, or he is desperate for his life.

He lowered his head to look at Qian Zhao on the gravel land below. At this moment, there were indeed tears in his eyes, and his nose was quite sore.

Since the age of 15, due to the difficult times and injustices in various places, eunuchs have gradually controlled the government, and the party has expelled an unknown number of party members back to the mountains.

From then on, selling officials and nobles began to rise gradually. At the beginning, Emperor Ling didn't have a blatant price to sell.

But in the next few years, it may be to return the money to the treasury instead of into the pockets of the eunuchs, so they began to sell officials directly year by year.

Zhaozhao and others began to re-do the work of being a hero, to protect the peace of the people in one side, and gather the nobles behind them.

The person who took the lead at that time was Liu Bei.

From being unknown at the beginning, to the gathering of heroes, the local reputation has risen, and it has been favored by many Erqianshi officials, please be a guest.

Just when he was about to make a name for himself, he had to requisition and reuse, and when a group of brothers were about to leave their bodies, Liu Bei's mother passed away.

The big man who governs the country with filial piety must not ignore such things. Liu Bei dispersed his troops and went back to observe filial piety.

So they had nowhere to go again, and they blamed Liu Bei for a long time, but later they felt deeply guilty.

That was his mother.

So Qianzhao didn't say anything, and went to Jizhou. Later, the governor of Jizhou changed Yuan Shao, and Qianzhao worked harder.

Because Yuan Shao's family was born with old officials all over the world, I don't know how many powerful men, civil servants and generals he has under his command, so he made friends with famous people.

Only by working hard can one be promoted and appointed, but one has to work harder, work hard, and work hard.

On the contrary, I watched others be promoted one by one. Those with related backgrounds and those with suggestions, gradually became Qu Junhou, Xiaowei, and Duwei.

He even became a side general, a lieutenant general, and went to the army to lead the army. At that time, he was already a little bit chilled and anxious in his heart.

At the time of crisis this year, he had a chance to escape, or, at the time of Guandu, he could flee south with Liu Bei.

All the recruits chose to stay.

I didn't expect such a result.

It is said that the people of the gentry do not regard the common people as their lives, but only as usable pawns, and the Yuan family is one of the best.

It wasn't until today that he really saw clearly that Yuan Xi really didn't take their lives seriously, and he came to rescue them at that time, it was definitely not like this.

Xu Zhen's face turned serious, and he stretched out his hand to help Chiu Zhao up, and then calmly said, condescendingly: "It's a pity, when Liu Bei left Xudu, he told me the location of Qian Zhao specifically, so that if I win in the future, I will definitely win." To save your life."

"I also plan, if you surrender, I will allow you to lead the army, give you merits, and return Liu Bei's favor."

"Huh? Junhou knows A Bei?"

Suddenly, Qianzhao's eyes lit up, his face was trembling, and what did he say...does anyone owe you favors? !
"Your Majesty and A Bei still have a relationship!?"

Xu Zhen nodded with his hands behind his back, earnestly nodded and said: "The first concubine I took in was Liu Bei's matchmaker for me. I haven't paid back the favor yet, and I still think that Brother Qianzhao can help me with this." Favor."

"However, Abei and I haven't seen each other for many years, and he didn't meet me when he came to Jizhou. Why did he ask me in advance?"

Because I coaxed you.

Xu Zhen replied subconsciously.

However, there was still no change in the expression on his face, he just squinted his eyes and said, "Maybe he has never forgotten."

"This……"

In the eyes of Qianzhao, there is suddenly a little more hope, does he still remember me, remember the friendship back then?
A Bei also managed Xu Junhou for me, using his favor?In this way, with the disposition of this gentleman and the style of repaying favors, he will definitely support me, and naturally it will not be the same as under Yuan's command.

Moreover, he is affectionate and righteous, and will not abandon his sergeant.

No, he won't lose the battle at all, I can't live up to A Bei's good intentions.

"A Bei has never forgotten me. I thought that he didn't want to see me because he blamed me for leaving him back then. After all, at that time...Xianhe never left."

"I have always followed A Bei's side unswervingly. In comparison, I seem to be a ruthless person who chases fame and fortune."

The corner of Xu Zhen's mouth twitched slightly, "My general will prepare it for you. You continue to lead the [-] soldiers and horses. As for the merits, the only thing to do is to capture Yuyang County."

"The final general will definitely live up to the expectations of the king," said Qianzhao, clasping his fists. At this moment, there was a lot of vigor on his face, which made Xu Zhen's eyes narrowed immediately.

Also a wonderful person.

"Then these soldiers and horses..."

"Your Majesty, please make it clear that if you take them outside Yuyang City to have a look, how can you not feel angry? Even if they are not relatives of your own family, how can it not be a heartache to see so many dead bodies lying on the ground? I have advised you a long time ago. Yuan Xi, you must be diligent in governing and caring for the people, not just military affairs."

"He doesn't listen to this. He only knows that the poor are rich and the army is slaves. How can such a person be invincible?"

Xu Zhen leaned back immediately, stood upright a little, took a deep breath and stood in awe.

His background as a white man is not pure, because he was recommended by Xi Zhicai by accident before he had a desire for fame and power, and gradually became famous in troubled times, and won the favor of Cao Cao.

The power is becoming more and more important, and a bunch of warriors and virtuous ministers are gathered together, so there is no way, and I can't feel the peace of mind.

Change is too fast.

Qianzhao also seemed to understand Xu Zhen's astonishment, and immediately suppressed a little excitement, and said bitterly: "Your Majesty, I have lost my temper, but your achievements have made you famous, and the suffering has lasted for a long time. Your Majesty should know."

Xu Zhen shook his head, "I really don't know, I did a good job in the second year, and I did a good job in the third year... I haven't experienced it before."

Leading: "..."

(End of this chapter)