Shuhan

Chapter 230 Cut Five Cities Today, How Many Cities Will Cut Tomorrow?
The next day.

In front of Yiyang City.

Yin Shou, the magistrate of Yiyang County, led the officials in the county and knelt before Liu Chan's horse.

Their eyes showed apprehension and uneasiness, as if they were not sure what decision Liu Chan would make.

Yin Shou's face looked a little tired, but at this moment, he showed unreserved respect.

He knew very well that the situation in Runan County was irreversible at this time, and instead of continuing to resist, it was better to choose to surrender, and perhaps retain some family heritage.

Anyone can be king.

And my Runan Yin family will live forever!

The officials around him also looked uneasy. They may not really know Liu Chan, but as officials, they know that they should show an appropriate attitude.

At this moment, they were kneeling on the ground, their heads lowered almost to the ground, and their buttocks raised high, expressing their respect and obedience to Liu Chan.

Liu Chan's horse stopped high in front of them kneeling, his eyes were deep, as if he was thinking about something.

The officials who surrendered in front of them, no matter what their motives were, represented a part of Runan County.

After a moment of silence, Liu Chan took a deep breath, and his voice came out slowly:
"I am a clan member of the Han family, and my long-cherished wish is the same as my father's king, which is to help the Han family. My wish is that the people of the world live and work in peace and contentment. If you are willing to surrender, you will still perform your duties in the future. As long as you live well, wealth and honor are indispensable. of."

When Yin Shou and others heard Liu Chan's words, their inner tension gradually eased.

Liu Chan did not blame them, but expressed a kind of tolerance and kindness.

They raised their heads at the same time and stared at Liu Chan.

"Your Highness, we are willing to surrender!"

Yin Shou spoke first. Although his voice trembled slightly, it was full of firmness.

"Your Highness, we are willing to surrender!"

"Your Highness, we are willing to surrender!"

The other officials also responded, although their voices trembled, their attitudes were firm.

Liu Chan smiled slightly, he didn't have too many words, but his expression conveyed his acceptance.

He nodded slightly, signaling them to get up.

Yin Shou and the others stood up excitedly, and the pressure in their hearts seemed to be released. They entrusted the future of Runan County in Liu Chan's hands.

This scene may be a new beginning, a new chapter for Runan County.

"However, the ugly words are up front. If you continue to serve Wei after surrendering, don't blame me, Liu Gongsi, for being ruthless!"

We said good things before, but we can't just say good things and bad things. Someone needs to say bad things.

"Don't worry, Your Highness, we are all loyal ministers of the Han Dynasty, and we will never do anything against the Han Dynasty!"

Yin Shou immediately stepped forward to agree.

Liu Chan looked at the magistrate of Yiyang and nodded.

This guy's head is still bright, without his cooperation last night, I'm afraid it won't be able to achieve such a good effect.

"You have contributed to your advice and killed the envoy of the King of Wei. After all, what kind of reward do you want?"

Seeing this, Yin Shou quickly knelt down again and said, "What you did last night was nothing more than an apology for your sins. I dare not ask for a reward."

Liu Chan chuckled, and said, "A certificate of honor is a certificate of honor, and a reward is a reward. Let's talk."

To govern a place, it is natural to give both kindness and prestige.

Wei, he has already used it.

Earlier, Liu Chan sent Zhang Bao to lead cavalry to plunder Runan, which made the people of Runan fearful.

Yep.

Naturally, it has to be applied.

Looking at Liu Chan's warm smile like a spring breeze, Yin Shou even had a desire to be the prefect of Runan.

but
Soon this thought was driven out of his mind.

Runan County is a large county, and Kuang has not been fully occupied yet, His Highness must arrange for his confidants to do it.

Yin Shou still has self-knowledge, he is completely unqualified.

After thinking about the joints, Yin Shou immediately said: "I have a son and a daughter under my knees. If the son is not talented, please enter the martial arts lecture hall of His Highness. If he can fill the prince's residence, it will be the best. The daughter is just in her prime. Although it can't be called stunning, she is also Xiaojiabiyu, gentle and pleasant, please let her serve by His Highness' side."

Good guy!
This request is really for the sake of the family!

Send your son to your daughter.

Liu Chan thought for a while, nodded and said, "Yes!"

"Thank you, Your Highness Ron!"

As soon as Liu Chan agreed, Yin Shou kowtowed several times.

When the rest of the officials saw it, they all felt envious.

Those who entered the lecture hall were disciples of the prince. I heard that those who were born in the lecture hall have already reached the position of prefect.

If my daughter serves the Prince of Hanzhong, if one day she is favored and gives birth to a bloodline, the wealth of this family will come, right?
If the Crown Prince of Hanzhong wins the world in the future, maybe he can still sit on the position of the Ninth Five-Year Lord.

Liu Chan's attention was not on these people.

Xinxi and Yiyang have already fallen. Now, it is time to take down Qisi City before Cao Pi leads his troops.

The cities along the Huai River are connected in a line, which can directly drive Shouchun!

Then
In this three-person drama of Cao Pi, Sun Quan, and Zang Ba, he has to be added to Liu Chan!

Just a table of mahjong.
Three days later.

Shouchun City.

The main hall of the government office in the city.

When Cao Pi heard the news that the city was broken and the envoy of King Wei was killed, his complexion instantly turned livid.

"Quickly call all the ministers to discuss important matters!"

He eagerly summoned the advisers around him, including the wise and brave Sima Yi, the knowledgeable Wu Zhi and others, hoping to find a way to defeat the enemy.

Cao Pi sat on the main seat, his brows were furrowed, and deep worry was revealed in his eyes.

He knew that the fall of Xinxi City meant that his previous strategy for Runan had completely failed.

Liu Gongsi, the crown prince of Hanzhong, is already a sharp sword hanging over his head. It can be inserted into the hinterland of Wei State and into the heart of Wei State at any time.

Especially Runan County is in danger of being annexed by him.

He must act quickly to stabilize the situation.

Not long after, the ministers and counselors arrived in a hurry.

Seeing that the main characters had arrived, Cao Pi waved his hands impatiently, and said, "Xinxi City has been broken, and the envoys sent there have been killed by Liu Chan. Everyone, the situation in Runan is not optimistic. Now, what should we do?" ?”

Sima Yi's face is calm, he is far-sighted, and he is one of Wei's think tanks.

At this moment he said softly:

"My lord, the fall of Xinxi City was our mistake, but we can't let this matter affect the overall situation. The most important thing now is to replenish recruits as soon as possible, strengthen the defense of Runan County, and maintain the food roads on land and water. Send out cavalry to understand the enemy's situation as soon as possible."

The destruction of Xinxi City means that kid Liu Gongsi has succeeded again!

While feeling depressed, Sima Yi immediately offered advice.

Runan County must not be lost!
On the one hand, Runan County is a large county with tens of thousands of people and numerous gentry families, which can provide Wei State with a steady stream of food, grass and talents.

On the other hand, Runan County is the food road ahead of the battlefield.

The three water systems of the Huai River, Ru River, and Ying River are the main roads for transporting grain.

Originally, the Huai River had sufficient water flow and could be used as the main road for grain transportation. However, it was harassed by Jingzhou soldiers several times, and the pressure of grain transportation was all placed on the Rushui and Yingshui.

If Runan is broken, Rushui will be in danger!
At that time, Yingshui alone cannot provide the consumption of more than [-] mouths ahead.

Baorunan is the way to protect food.The way of preserving grain is to ensure that the war is not lost!

Wu Zhi also echoed and said: "Your Majesty, Runan is very important, and we must not allow any loss. We should send a strong army to recover the lost land, lest Liu Gongsi, the crown prince of Hanzhong, become bigger in Runan County!"

Send a strong army?
But where do I get a strong army?
Chengde was attacked fiercely by Jiangdong, and I didn't dare to send a large army to help.

Not to mention the farther Runan County?

Jia Xu caught a glimpse of the displeasure on Cao Pi's face, and hurried forward, holding the wat board, bowed to Cao Pi, and said, "Perhaps, you can agree to Liu Gongsi's request and give him five cities!"

Cut five cities with him?
Cao Pi immediately sneered and said, "Why does Mr. Jia use this strategy? He doesn't know the story of the Warring States Period? If you cut five cities today, how many cities do you want to cut tomorrow?"

Jia Xu's expression remained unchanged, and he said, "Then we will recruit Zang Ba and solve the internal problems first."

Recruit Zang Ba?

"Did Mr. Jia lose his head? Then Zang Ba didn't rebel? Why should I beg him?"

"Although Your Majesty has many soldiers, there is no chance of winning if you fight on three fronts. You have to end one side, delay one side, and use the main force to destroy the other side, in order to have a chance of victory."

Although Wei Jun has a large number of people now.

However, if you want to fight on three sides, plus the defenders, there are simply not enough people.

Divide the army into three sides, and those three sides are disadvantages.

After hearing Jia Xu's opinion, Cao Pi showed a thoughtful look on his face, and the anger just now eased a little.

He nodded and agreed: "Mr. Jia's words are reasonable, but how to end the war?"

"Separating the five cities with Liu Gongsi may not be able to satisfy his appetite. Jiangdong is powerful and has a lot of soldiers. Our army may be able to win, but we cannot win a big victory. Even if we win a big victory, it is difficult to win quickly. For today's The only way is to break Zang Ba first!"

I also want to break Zang Ba first!

Cao Pi showed a wry smile on his face, and said: "It's just that his food supply has been cut off for many days, and he hasn't seen him leave the camp. What can we do?"

The rumors spread, and the food road was cut off for him, but Zang Ba did have the ability to lead the army, so he forcibly carried it.

During this period, Cao Pi led his army to attack the stronghold, but they all returned in defeat.

The camp on the north bank of Feishui was made like a turtle and hedgehog by Zang Ba. If they wanted to attack by force, tens of thousands of people would be killed or injured.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, within a few days, Zang Ba will definitely leave the village."

Jia Xu swayed her feather fan lightly, as if she had a chance to win.

"Why did Mr. Jia say such a thing?"

"There is not enough food and grass, and sooner or later there will be problems. These days, my ministers have been observing the filth poured into Feishui in Zang Ba's camp. Before that, some of them could be poured down. After a few days, there are no human bones left."

The food road has been cut off for a long time, and it can persist for so long.

There is only one answer: cannibalism!

However.
The idlers and others will also be eaten up, and there is no one to eat, so they have to go out of the village?
Zang Ba couldn't hold on for a few more days.

"If that's the case, Zang Ba's defeat will be in sight!"

Cao Pi was skeptical, but now, if he doesn't believe Jia Xu's words, who else can he believe?

now.

On the other side of Shouchun.

In Zang Ba's camp, the lack of food and grass has reached the limit.

Not only the military rations, but even the women's family members and the civilian husbands they brought with them were eaten up by the soldiers.

The reason why Zang Ba was able to stabilize the army when there was a shortage of food was that he cooked his own mistresses and shared the food with the soldiers on the first day of food shortage.

The lord has done this, what else can they say?
Let's fight.

However.
The current situation is that the army has nothing to eat.

Anxiety and restlessness gradually appeared on the faces of the soldiers. They began to doubt Zang Ba's decision-making and began to worry about their own survival.

The pressure on the battlefield is already enormous, but the current shortage of food and grass has exacerbated their plight.

Under such circumstances, the dissatisfaction among the soldiers began to spread, some people began to mutter, and even some voices of complaints were heard.

Seeing all this, Zang Ba felt helpless and angry.

He understood that in order to stabilize morale, the problem of food and grass must be resolved as soon as possible, but the situation in front of him was extremely difficult.

Zang Ba stood on a high place, watched the turmoil in the camp, took a deep breath, he knew that he must find a way to stabilize the morale of the army.

He began to discuss with his staff, hoping to find a way to tide over the difficulties.

The faces of the staff members were solemn. Everyone knew that the current situation was very serious. Once the morale collapsed, the entire camp might be in crisis.

In this late-night camp, Zang Ba and his officers were discussing intensively, hoping to find a solution.

The next day.

Both Zang Ba and his son Zang Shun had learned that Yinling was besieged and the grain road had been cut off.

Zang Ba was wearing armor, with a firm light shining in his eyes.

With a long sigh, he said to Zang Shun solemnly: "Yinling is besieged and the supply roads are cut off. Now the situation is urgent. We must rush back to Yinling as soon as possible to break the siege there, otherwise the situation will get worse."

Going out of the village will inevitably face the Wei army, and even have a field battle with the Wei army.

But now that I'm going to starve to death, I don't have to worry about these things.

Zang Shun's face was also serious, he was holding the weapon tightly and frowning.

He knew that there must be no hesitation at this time, and he must act immediately.

At this time, Zang Shun's face was ugly. He didn't want to taste the taste of human flesh again.

millet rice!
He wants to eat millet now!

"Father is right, we immediately led the troops out of the village and went to Yinling to support."

As for the possible Wei army ambush?
I can't control it now.

Boom boom boom!
The drums in the camp were beating, and the soldiers also felt the urgency, and they were all ready to go.

Zang Ba waved his arms and ordered in a loud voice: "The whole army is set out, go to Yinling to support, open up the food road, eat food, and grab women!"

"Eat food, grab women!"

"Eat food, grab women!"

"Eat food, grab women!"

All of a sudden, the soldiers in the village poured out like a tide, and the whole camp suddenly became very lively.

The sergeants wore armor and held weapons, full of a strong will to fight.

eat!
Have a meal!

Zang Ba and Zang Shun also led their own soldiers and leaped out, walking at the forefront of the team.

They knew in their hearts the importance of this operation.

The siege of Yinling meant that the Wei army's food road was cut off. Once the food and grass were cut off, the entire army would be in trouble.

The drums in the camp were beating one after another, and the passionate atmosphere filled the air.

Following Zang Ba's attack, the camp no longer panicked.

Now, it is to see if Zang Ba and his son can get through the grain road and send grain.

otherwise
No matter how much Zang Ba's kindness to them is, they can't continue to follow.

If I don't even give you a full mouthful of food, how can I work hard for you?
And the moment Zang Ba's army left the camp, the news spread throughout the Wei army on the other side.

Is it a Jedi counterattack in a desperate situation?
Or is Wei Jun catching a turtle in his urn?
The situation is still unclear.

(End of this chapter)