Han Xiang

Chapter 546: Taking Wu County without any bloodshed
Zhu Zhi was first shocked when he heard the military situation, and then stared at Zhang Zhao angrily with his sword.

"Zhang Zibu, since you have deprived me of the emperor's salary, you should repay the emperor's kindness. How can you carry the emperor and dedicate the city to the emperor? Are you so impatient?"

"No I didn't. That's not me"

Seeing that Zhu Zhi had murderous intentions, Zhang Zhao couldn't help but move back. When he turned around, he happened to see Gu Yong.

Gu Yong also shook his head in surprise and said to himself that we didn't arrange anyone to open the city at all.

Zhu Zhi drew his sword and pressed forward step by step. Seeing that Zhang Zhao was about to splash blood on the stone steps, Yu Fan stood up at the critical moment.

"Prefect Zhu, don't be impulsive. The four guards are all under your command. How can Mr. Zibu, including us, be moved? If we really have this ability, do we still need to come here to persuade him?"

"Hiss almost killed a good person by mistake."

Zhu Zhi finally calmed down at this time, "You should not act rashly while you stay here. The rest of you will follow me to the east and north gates to supervise the battle.

"only."

The soldiers behind him responded in unison.

Zhu Zhi walked up to Zhang Zhao and stopped, looked at him meaningfully and said: "After I defeat Long Xiang, we can have a good relationship again. Ah, who is it?"

Zhang Zhao's eyes widened in shock. He saw Zhu Zhi vomiting blood and his sword piercing his chest.

Han Zong took advantage of the chaos and thrust his sword at Zhu Zhi's back, then thrust it back, and then drew it back violently. His movements were smooth and smooth.

Zhu Zhi covered his chest with one hand, and then he fell to the ground spinning. Before he died, he saw the attacker, Han Zong, who he stayed in the house to listen to.

Before he breathed his last, his body trembled and he refused to close his eyes.

The sudden change caused everyone to step back at the same time.

Several soldiers who followed Zhu Zhi also became at a loss.

Han Zong reacted very quickly. After he sneak-attacked Zhu Zhi, he raised his sword to make a warning gesture.

"The city gate has been lost. Zhu Junli is still ignorant of current affairs and is trying to drag the people of the city into the abyss. I just had no choice but to kill them. Since all the officials are willing to surrender, why do you still resist?"

Zhu Zhi's guards originally wanted to avenge their master, but they hesitated after hearing Han Zong's words.

Seeing that everyone was frightened, Han Zong immediately turned around and clasped his fists at Zhang Zhao.

"Mr. Zibu, Zhu Junli is dead. Please take charge of the overall situation and surrender to General Long on our behalf. The general is willing to follow the example of a dog and horse."

"Uh"

Zhang Zhao looked around, glanced at Zhu Zhi, and then returned the favor: "General Han made a decisive decision to save the people of the city from danger. How dare I order the general?"

Han Zong clasped his fists again: "Sir, you are the leader of all officials, so don't shirk it anymore. It's a big deal to calm down the chaos and calm the people as soon as possible and welcome General Long into the city."

"Never mind."

Zhang Zhao turned around and said to everyone: "There may be temporary chaos on the streets. Those who are willing to come with me to greet me will do so. The rest can go home to appease their families."

Upon hearing this, most of the crowd dispersed, and only a few thoughtful faces followed Zhang Zhao and Han Zong towards the south gate.

Halfway through the journey, Han Zong suddenly slapped his head and exclaimed: "Oh, we don't have Zhu Zhi's seal. I'm afraid that the city defense army will not obey the order. I will go back to the prefect's mansion to get it immediately, and I will come after you later." "

After Han Zong said this, he turned around and ran away, regardless of whether Zhang Zhao, Qin Song and others agreed.

Qin Song looked at Han Zong's back, poked Zhang Zhao with his hand, and sighed: "This man is cruel and cruel, and he can act according to the circumstances. I really can't tell that he is the son of Han Yigong."

"Han Zong acted so decisively, I even suspect that he is Long Xiang's confidant. Maybe the Han family will replace Zhu Junli. Let's go, I will lead you to see whether the legendary Long Yunqi is a real young hero."

After Zhang Zhao finished speaking, he shook his head slightly and strode toward the south gate.

When they were approaching the gate of the city, Han Zong finally came after him on horseback.Han Zong brought the seal of the prefect, but Zhang Zhao had already succeeded in convincing the general Kaicheng to surrender based on his own dignity, so it was completely unnecessary.

The two northeast gates were lost, and the general Zhu Zhi was killed. The guard of the south gate had no choice.

Although the seal was not used, Zhang Zhao suddenly thought of a terrible thing from the blood stains on Han Zong's face and body.

This guy used an excuse to run back. Shouldn't he be silenced?
tough enough.

Before Zhang Zhao had time to ask, the city gate ahead had been opened.

Han Zong changed his previous humility and rushed out to find Long Xiang to claim credit.

Longxiang besieged the city for several days without organizing a single siege.

In the end, they used psychological warfare and cooperated with the internal agents ambushed in the city to capture the city without bloodshed.

Zhu Zhi's prefect's mansion was already stained with blood, so Zhang Zhao gathered Long Xiang and settled in Sun Quan's Wuhou mansion.

Han Zong took the initiative to ask Ying to go and make arrangements. Long Xiang could not dampen his enthusiasm, so he sent Hao Meng to accompany him. He did not want to cause more killings in Wu County, let alone harm Sun Quan's wife and children.

With Sun Quan's indifference, I'm afraid his wife and children can't be threatened, not to mention that he has no children now.

Although it was already dark, the lights in Wuhou Mansion were brightly lit.

In the meeting hall, Long Xiang was pushed to his throne and took his seat. Xu Ding and Zhao Fan stood on the left and right, while Zhang Zhao and more than a dozen Jiangdong officials stood at the bottom waiting for instructions.

The two generals, Lei Xu and Chen Lan, were responsible for taking over the city's defense after entering the city, making announcements to pacify the people and maintain order. At this time, they had not yet arrived at the Hou Mansion to resume their orders.

Long Xiang sat down and looked at the officials below him, and found that the people who greeted him were all very formal. He thought for a moment, stood up, faced south, bowed, and said seriously:
"Long was a young man with poor moral character and limited knowledge. He was ordered to punish evil and save the people of Jiangdong. Fortunately, you thought of the people and avoided a military disaster and saved our soldiers. Long Xiang would like to express his gratitude here. ”

"General, you are so humble. You are a young hero and use your troops like a god. If the people of Jiangdong can be protected by you, they will live and work in peace and contentment in the future, and everyone can live a good life."

Zhang Zhao stood up and complimented him, and Long Xiang immediately responded with a smile: "Mr. Zibu and I are old friends. He should know Long better than others. I am a pragmatic person and cannot talk big words. Can you protect Jiangdong?" People, it’s too early to say now, in short, I will have to rely on you in the future.”

"It all depends on the general's orders." Zhang Zhao cupped his hands and said: "Officials in the city, big and small, are still at home waiting to be summoned. Do you want to see when?"

Long Xiang waved his hand gently: "It's getting late now. It's not good to bother everyone anymore. It's better to meet together tomorrow. You all go back and rest first."

"Uh good."

Zhang Zhao immediately called the crowd to leave, and just as he turned around to follow the crowd away, Long Xiang quickly came to his side.

"General Yunqi, do you have any other orders?"

"Sir and I are old acquaintances. There is no need to be polite between you and me. Xiang is new here and I have a lot to rely on you for."

"That's the general's direct order, and I will give you my full assistance."

"Ah."

Long Xiang gently patted Zhang Zhao on the shoulder and said comfortingly: "I think all the princes are worried. Sir, please help me to reassure everyone. The affairs of Wu will remain unchanged. If Sun Zhongmou knows that there is a loss in the rear, he will definitely bring his troops back to rescue. Long If I can't defeat him head-on, I won't have the face to hold a banquet to congratulate you, so the reception banquet I mentioned on the way will be arranged after a complete victory. I will take you out of the house."

"Thank you, General."

Zhang Zhao was flattered by Long Xiang's move, and thought that Sun Quan simply couldn't compare to this man's broadmindedness and pragmatic attitude.

After a while, Long Xiang quickly returned to the hall and found Han Zong waiting at the entrance of the hall, looking very excited.

Seeing Long Xiang approaching, Han Zong hurried forward to greet him with a flattering look on his face.

"All the family members in the house have been captured, and no one has escaped. The temperature is cold at night, and the general has been working hard for days. Will he choose two people to warm the bed? Sun Quan's newly married Bu family last year is quite gentle and understanding."

Long Xiang was stunned in place when he heard this, thinking to himself, what kind of behavior is this a traitor to Cao Cao?
(End of this chapter)