Shuhan

Chapter 237: Being able to fool one is one!
"Hey~ This Zang Ai, really don't turn back if you don't hit the south wall!"

One mile away from Pengcheng, Jiang Gan looked back at Pengcheng.

Pengcheng has high walls and deep fortifications, and is heavily guarded.

The city wall is towering and majestic, like an indestructible barrier, blocking the invasion of the outside world.The city wall is made of solid stones and rammed earth, and each stone is like the skeleton of a giant beast, inlaid on the city wall, like an indestructible barrier.

There are crenelated battlements on the top of the wall, and the city tower towers above it. There are also defensive facilities such as shooting towers and archery towers on the city walls, which are neatly arranged and powerful.

Outside the city wall is a wide moat, and the river is gurgling, forming a natural moat.There are also suspension bridges and wooden fences on the river to control the passage in and out of the city and ensure the safety of the city.

The city gate is a huge iron door, inlaid with heavy wood.

This is just the outer city of Pengcheng. After breaking through the outer city of Pengcheng, which is several feet thick, there is still an inner city defense.

If this strong city is really going to be attacked, how many soldiers will have to be killed or injured to do it?
But, is it meaningful to be so persistent?

"It's just an increase in death and injury. In the past, there was still wealth and a chance of life, but now there is no such chance, and there is only death."

Zang Ai insists on declaring war with Wei, Xuzhou will be involved in the war again, and the people of Xuzhou will be ravaged by the war again.

It's just a matter of power, who can let it go?

Who cares about the life and death of the people?
"Jiang Gong, I'm going to go back like this?"

Originally thought that he could say that he would surrender Zang Ai and make credit for recovering Xuzhou, but now the credit is gone.

He, Li Xu, wanted to take the blame and make meritorious service. He would be sorry for Cao Pi if he went back like this.

"Of course not going back like this."

Jiang Gan looked at the anxious Li Xu and asked, "Have you done what I told you?"

Li Xu nodded his head heavily and said, "Everything is done according to Jiang Gong's arrangement, but what effect can these detection reports have?"

When Jiang Gan learned that Zang Ai did not want to surrender and wanted to make a last-ditch effort, he immediately mobilized Wei Guo's spies in Pengcheng.

He ordered all the spies to be mobilized to carry out various actions by any means.

Some were sent out to spread false rumors and create chaos in the city, making Zang Ai unable to stabilize his position; some were responsible for collecting intelligence and monitoring Zang Ai's movements so that they could respond at any time; others were ordered to prepare for assassination Zang Ai, directly eradicate him to stop his plan to declare war.

"A spy has the role of a spy, and now, it's better than nothing!"

I hope these spies can really kill Zang Ai, why not think of other ways.

"Can you send your cronies to send the news to the king?"

Li Xu nodded slightly.

"Wang Wu has been dispatched."

While ordering the investigative operation, Jiang Gan immediately sent his cronies to convey the news of Zang Ai's declaration of war to Wei Wang Cao Pi in Hefei.

The king must understand this situation early in order to make timely decisions.

Jiang Gan will report Zang Ai's attitude in detail, and at the same time state his own suggestions.

"Now, go to the Pi!"

Xiapi?

Li Xu's eyes lit up.

"Jiang Gong means, to talk about surrendering to Iraq?"

Jiang Gan nodded slightly.

"If you can talk about surrendering to Yi, then Zang Ai is completely alone."

For Zang Ai's aid, Yi Li, Jiang Gan decided to go to Xiapi immediately to meet him in person.

Yi Li is one of the four thieves of Mount Tai, and he is a brother of Zang Ba. He is well aware of Yi Li's influence in Xuzhou, so he will use words and means to try to pull Yi Li away from Zang Ai, make him defect, and completely Give up support for Zang Ai.

Those who know the current affairs are handsome.

Presumably, driven by the situation and interests, Yili will definitely make the right decision.

Jiang Gan will make full use of his eloquence and strategy, as well as his friendship with Yi Li, to convince him that continuing to support Zang Ai will be a dead end.

His three-inch tongue did not succeed with Zang Ai, but with Yi Li, he is bound to succeed!

"The situation is urgent, I will act quickly, lest Zang Ai come back to his senses and stop us."

The two armies are not beheaded when they are at war?

But if he, the emissary, caused too many messes, wouldn't he be pulled out and hacked?

The current situation is very urgent, and he must act quickly to contain Zang Ai's plan and maintain the stability of Xuzhou.

Wei Guo's interests are his Jiang Gan's interests.

It's today for the first shame!

Pengcheng.

In the lobby of the government office.

Originally, there was only Zang Ai alone in the meeting hall, but another person walked in the dark.

This person was dressed in a brocade robe, with his hair tied up and a feather fan in his hand. It looked like he was from an aristocratic family.

If Liu Chan is here, he can recognize his identity at a glance.

Han Yao!

Born in Nanyang noble family, Han Yao contributed a lot during Liu Chan's acquisition of Nanyang and took control of Nanyang, and he was one of the leading parties who made the most contributions.

At this time, he actually appeared in Xuzhou Pengcheng!
Looking at each other, Han Yao spoke.

"Actually, there are some things I said before, but I'm lying next time."

He looked at Zang Ai's expression, and continued: "I don't know whether General Zhendong is alive or dead, and His Highness can't send troops to support him. To keep the foundation of Xuzhou, everything depends on staying behind, separated by hundreds of miles. Far away, there is nothing I can do in Jingzhou."

Zang Ai's eyes were deep, staring at Liu Chan's envoy Han Yao who was walking forward slowly.

He was not surprised by Han Yao's words.

In fact, Zang Ai already knew that he was not a fool, how could he easily believe Han Yao's words?

These days, Han Yao, as Liu Chan's envoy, came to discuss various matters of the business alliance, and was always in Xuzhou. If Han Yao knew, Zang Ai must know, and if he didn't know, Han Yao would not know.

"It turns out that there is a plan to stay by yourself?"

Seeing the calm expression on Zang Ai's face, Han Yao knew that it was not because of his words that Zang Ai declared war on Wei Guo.

Zang Ai had a plan in mind.

"good."

As soon as Han Yao's words fell, Zang Ai smiled calmly, without any disturbance on his face.

"Surrender to Wei State. Based on my understanding of Cao Pi, my Zang family must have no way out. There is no difference between surrender and death. Only when we stand up and resist will we have a chance."

Zang Ai has been a hostage in Wei State for many years, and he is well aware of Cao Pi's temperament.

This person is narrow-minded and will avenge any grudge.

Even if the Zang family is spared now, they will definitely find other reasons to deal with them when the limelight passes.

When the time comes, he, Zang Ai, will be the fish on the chopping board.

"So that's how it is," Han Yao said softly, with a calm voice.

"Is there a way to deal with the enemy if you stay behind?"

Zang Ai nodded and said: "We still need the cooperation of the envoys to reassure the Xuzhou army!"

Han Yao's eyes lit up, and he immediately said, "Helping Your Excellency is helping my Highness. Don't worry, I will definitely help with all my strength!"

"it is good!"

Zang Ai jumped up and stood up from the main seat.

"In this case, then I will call Xuzhou officials and Xuzhou generals to discuss important matters!"

Now, he wants to condense Pengcheng up and down into a rope!

"The land of Xuzhou has stood firm for thousands of years. No matter how the situation changes, my Zang family will definitely stand firm!"

The atmosphere in the lobby of Xuzhou County Mansion was dignified, and many officials and ministers gathered together.

Zang Ai knelt on the main seat, glanced at everyone, took a deep breath, and said: "Fathers and brothers, the current situation is difficult. My father defeated Feishui, and my Xuzhou is in danger of being overthrown. However, Cao Pi's heart in Xuzhou will not die. I have refuted Jiang Gan's intention to recruit me."

Finished.

All of a sudden, discussions sounded in the lobby, and everyone whispered to each other with solemn expressions.Some people are worried and some are hesitant. After all, the situation in Xuzhou is very difficult.

"I don't know if the lord is alive or dead. I should wait for his news before making a decision."

"Jiang Gan shouldn't be driven away so quickly, please stay behind and welcome him back."

"We are Wei Chen, it doesn't make any difference whether we surrender or not."

The reaction of all the officials made Zang Ai frown.

Fortunately, he was already mentally prepared.

Zang Ai continued: "I should not just sit and wait for death. I should preemptively strike and act decisively. I have declared war on Wei!"

As soon as these words came out, there was no doubt that a blockbuster was dropped in the lobby.

All of a sudden, there was a louder discussion in the hall, some people supported it, some people opposed it, and everyone had different opinions.

"Stay behind, no!"

"It is absolutely impossible to stay behind. I am defeated in Xuzhou, how can I be the opponent of Wei's main force?"

"Please stay and take it back!"

Zang Ai's eyes were deep, but he just watched the reactions of the officials in the hall and didn't speak.

When there were many discussions in the hall, a scribe in a brocade robe came forward and stood beside Zang Ai. It was Han Yao, Liu Chan's envoy.

He smiled and said, "Everyone, forgive Han Yao for being rude. I heard about the incident in Xuzhou, so I came here to check it out. To be honest, Zang Ba is not dead, and he will return to Xuzhou soon."

All eyes turned to Han Yao, watching him curiously.

"I am Han Yao from Nanyang, and I am the envoy of the Crown Prince of Hanzhong. Now Xingye came from Runan to form an alliance with Xuzhou!"

Everyone was shocked, and there was a lot of discussion.

"This Nanyang Han family, I have heard of it all along, it is indeed the family of scriptures."

"I heard that Han Yao is a celebrity around the Crown Prince of Hanzhong. His status is not a problem."

"My lord is still alive, and the Crown Prince of Hanzhong has allied with me in Xuzhou. It seems that the situation is not that bad?"

Seeing that the situation in the hall gradually stabilized.

Han Yao continued: "Jingzhou's army is ready now and plans to attack Wei. The land of Runan is already in our Jingzhou's pocket. After Zang Ba's defeat, he wants to use troops against my Runan. Rest assured, the main force of the Wei army It is difficult to reach Xuzhou, what you have to do is to draw a little Wei Jun's attention.

Moreover, Jiangdong Sun Quan is more likely to take the opportunity to attack Hefei.As the saying goes, our army is attacking, and the Wei army is retreating. The situation is in our favor. "

Although he didn't understand the situation, it didn't prevent Han Yao from talking.

Actually.
Many of Han Yao's analysis were right.

Zang Ai nodded in agreement, and said: "With Jingzhou's help, Wei Jun, a mere small group, how can he be our opponent?"

"good."

Han Yao nodded heavily, and said, "You are Xuzhou's shoulders. You know that Xuzhou is the Xuzhou of Xuzhou people, not the Xuzhou of Cao Wei. Have you forgotten the revenge of massacring the city?"

One of the big reasons why Cao Cao can't directly control Xuzhou is that he once slaughtered the city in Xuzhou.

The so-called massacre of the city is a moment of pleasure, to appease the crematorium.

When Han Yao brought up the old incident again, all the officials and soldiers in the hall were full of murderous intent.

Not bad.

Is Cao Pi a bird?

This Xuzhou is our Xuzhou, not his Cao Wei's Xuzhou.

If Xuzhou was handed over to Cao Wei to rule, how could they have the current status?
"It's just that the matter of resisting Cao should be carefully discussed. How can we deal with the next offensive of the Wei army?"

Xuzhou Governor Shi got up and asked a practical question.

Zang Ai already had an idea in mind, and he said softly: "The Wei army is under attack from three sides, so it is impossible for us to have many troops to attack Xuzhou. We don't need to go out of the city to fight with them in the field. We only need to defend the city. There are nearly 2 soldiers in the city. , Food and grass can be used for as much as three to five years, and the city wall is thick, we only need to defend Xuzhou City (Pengcheng) to wait for Wei Guosheng to change, and when my father returns, we will launch a counterattack!"

Pengcheng was originally used as a transfer of grain and grass, but because of Yinling Wu Dun's rebellion, the grain road was interrupted, and the grain and grass on the front line could not be transported, and they were all piled up in Xuzhou City.

It seems that this method is good.

Everyone in the hall looked at me and I looked at you, and finally someone got up and said, "If you stay behind and use this strategy, it will not be a problem to hold Xuzhou City. The possibility of the enemy!"

The arrival of Han Yao gave Xuzhou officials and generals hope, and they no longer thought about surrendering, but how to defend Xuzhou City.

The reason is naturally very simple.

Why be a slave when you can be a master?

Xuzhou's taxes are not paid, so they can have luxurious living conditions.

After Xuzhou's taxes are paid, their original enjoyment of wealth and honor will no longer be maintained.

They are clear about the balance of interests.

"This plan is very good, and you, General Hao, will be in charge."

"The last general takes orders!"

"Stay behind, you must defend Xuzhou. It is not enough to just defend Xuzhou City. You should send envoys to Xiapi to clarify your interests with Yi Li. If you can form a watchful and mutual assistance pattern with Xiapi, then 4 people from the Wei army will come. We will wait for you." Don't be afraid of him!"

"Don't worry about what you say, who wants to be an envoy?"

Xuzhou Biejia immediately bowed his hands to Zang Ai and said: "Since it was proposed by the minister, then the minister should go down."

Han Yao also said on the side: "I will go with Bie Jia, I think Yi Li has made up his mind when he sees me."

One more fool is one.

The day when Han Yao made extraordinary achievements is today!
"it is good!"

Zang Ai nodded heavily.

"Let Bie Jia and the Han envoy go to persuade Uncle Yi!"

The general trend has become, and more and more people have begun to stand up and offer advice.

Some of the counselors on the seat stood up and said respectfully: "Stay behind, the plan of the Han envoy is feasible. Now that the situation is urgent, we should work together and do our little bit for Xuzhou."

A general followed and said: "Since the Wei army is weak, why should we be afraid! Please stay and rest assured, we will definitely support them with all our strength, and let them taste the bravery of my Xuzhou."

"Good good!"

Zang Ai's face blossomed with a smile.

"With all of you here, why are you afraid of Wei Wang Cao Pi?"

of course
While being happy, Zang Ai did not raise his tail to the sky.

He was able to persuade Xuzhou officials because of Han Yao's help.

But most of what Han Yao said was false!

No matter whether my father is alive or dead, no matter whether the main force of the Wei army is in Runan or Xuzhou.

In short, he, Zang Ai, wants to use this short period of time to hold Xuzhou in his hands.

Or
Kidnap Xuzhou soldiers and civilians beside him, Zang Ai, so that they can only follow Zang Ai.

As for surrender?

Ah!
If you want to be massacred, go for it.

Han Yao watched Zang Ai's movements, feeling a lot of emotion in his heart.

With Zang Ai here, even if Zang Ba died, the Wei army would have to knock out a few teeth if they wanted to regain Xuzhou.

(End of this chapter)