Shuhan

Chapter 286 I am a loyal minister, why do you want me to be a thief?

And on the other side.

Late at night, the moonlight is like silver, shining on the ground outside Zhuoyang City, making it look quiet and peaceful.

Zhang Bao led the prince's own cavalry, thousands of cavalry, who had just successfully escaped from the Wei army's pursuit and interception, and rushed outside Zhuoyang City exhausted.

"Are there tigers and leopards chasing after you?"

Interspersed late at night, the Wei army actually deployed heavy troops in Shangcai.

Fortunately, they didn't bring any baggage. One man and two horses turned into Rufeng. After a moment of contact with the Wei army, they quickly got rid of the Wei army's encirclement and were not made dumplings by it.

of course
It is impossible to say that there is no loss at all.

Zhang Bao was wearing iron armor, his eyes were determined, and his face showed fatigue and tenacity.

He held the spear in his hand, and the blade was still stained with the blood of the Wei army.

The prince's horsemen were also exhausted, but there was not much fear in their eyes.

They had already been mentally prepared for tonight's situation.

If you want to make meritorious deeds, enter a martial arts hall, be a wife and a shadow, and don't sacrifice your life, how is that possible?

"Hubaoqi is not in Xincai. Even if we receive the news, it will take some time to get here."

Call ~
Zhang Bao exhaled a breath of turbid air, and the worried look on his face also disappeared a lot.

"The enemy doesn't know our goal. Maybe they think we are going to harass the grain road again like before."

Zhang Bao was already familiar with the terrain of Runan.

A few months ago, he was in Runan County. He could go all over the county and go wherever he wanted.

Cut off the grain and grass, ambush the Wei army, burn the crops, and rob the grain and grass.
In addition, with a native of Runan as his guide, he knew clearly in his mind where there were trails and where he could rest.

"Rest in place and pay attention to vigilance."

Zhang Bao immediately sent more than [-] cavalry to disperse around. Once traces of the Wei army were found, he would be informed of the news as soon as possible.

The cavalry is not made of iron, and the horses also need to rest.

It's true that one person and two horses are involved, but doesn't the horse without the weight also have to run?

If it lasts for a long time, the horses will not be able to bear it.

"Send people into Zhuoyang City and contact the internal agents. If we can enter the city tonight, that would be the best."

Although there are internal agents in Zhuoyang City, it is still unknown whether they can enter Zhuoyang City.

If you can't get in, you have to transfer in immediately.

"promise!"

Immediately, someone ran towards Zhuoyang City.

In Zhuoyang City at this moment.

Inside the military camp.

Under the dim light, in a secret barracks, several middle-level officers wearing armor were sitting around a table. The four of them stared at each other, and the atmosphere was very dull.

After a long time.

Finally someone started to speak.

"I have received news that Zhang Bao, the son of Zhang Fei and brother-in-law of the Crown Prince of Hanzhong, is leading the Han army's elite cavalry not far outside the city. Now, it's time to make a decision."

decision?

There was another long silence, but finally someone started to speak.

"Wei Gou robbed me of food and grass, and conscripted us to die. He also asked us to abandon our homes and careers and come to Zhuoyang. My wife and children don't know what happened to them. I heard that some brothers left the station, and my mother-in-law immediately It was snatched away.”

Most of them are not soldiers from Zhuoyang.

But they come from all over Runan.

Because the Wei State was afraid that they would cause chaos, they were placed in Zhuoyang City.

It is said to be an arrangement, but in fact, it is no different from surveillance.

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The crown prince of Hanzhong is a clan member of the Han Dynasty. At this time, the king's master came and promised not to levy taxes for two years. If he performs meritorious service, there will be rewards. After passing this village, there will be no such shop. .”

Someone was moved.

But some are still hesitant.

"If you continue to hesitate, won't you, my dear wife, be snatched away in a few days? And the Han army is ready to go to war. Do you want to be used as arrowheads to attack the city?"

"What Brother Han said is absolutely true. Runan is from Runan, not from Wei. The Crown Prince of Hanzhong is a clan member of the Han Dynasty. He is true to his words. I can definitely believe his words. Give it a try!" You can’t get rid of a scar the size of a bowl!”

"Fight! It can be considered as a way to build some family wealth for my useless son!"

"Fight! It's just a matter of death!"

Everyone said something to each other, and the atmosphere was much more lively than before.

Thoughts have also been unified.

"Then what should we do next? Open the city gate?"

"There are five hundred Wei troops in the city, and there are also Wei officials and county magistrates in the government office. Kill these five hundred Wei troops, kill the Wei dog magistrate, and welcome the king's division into the city!"

Just do what you say, and under the leadership of their four leaders, the originally quiet military camp became lively.

In Zhuoyang City, a late night tranquility enveloped the government office.

The moonlight shines through the window into the hall, casting clear light and shadow.

The lobby of the government office is spacious and solemn, surrounded by tall mahogany pillars supporting the majestic roof.

The long flags on the wall swayed gently, making a faint sound.

Suddenly, a rush of footsteps sounded through the quiet night.

These were Runan Prefecture soldiers. They heard that Zhang Bao had led the Han army's elite cavalry to arrive outside the city, and decided to take advantage of the opportunity.

They entered the government office quietly, making no noise at every step.

In the lobby, dim candlelight illuminated the seat of a Wei official magistrate.The magistrate was reviewing paperwork, absorbed and unconscious.He was wearing an official robe and a hat, and his expression looked confident and arrogant.

"The county magistrate is in trouble. The military camp in the city is agitated and the soldiers are roaring. They are heading towards the government office. The magistrate, please leave quickly!"

Suddenly, the door of the hall was opened.

A young man wearing a subordinate official's robe rushed in from outside, with a look of panic on his face.

When he finished speaking, a group of armored soldiers poured in behind him.

They are armed with swords and guns, wearing armor, strong and mighty.With determination flashing on their faces, they walked towards the magistrate without mercy.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Han is here."

The atmosphere in the hall was tense and solemn for an instant. Magistrate Wei Guan was awakened and stared blankly at the soldiers who suddenly broke in.His expression turned from confident to panic, and his eyes wandered around, looking for helpers he could rely on.

But at this moment, where is the help?
The environment in the government office suddenly became tense, and the faces of the Runan Prefecture soldiers looked gloomy and cold under the candlelight.

"Han Zhou, don't be impulsive. You rushed into the government office this time. I can intercede for you. As long as you put down your weapons, today's incident can be forgotten."

There was already a look of panic on the face of the Zhuoyang County Magistrate.

"Huh, let's forget it? If I believed you, I'd probably become a corpse."

As he spoke, he spat on the ground fiercely and said, "You beast that drinks the blood of soldiers, if I don't kill you today, it will be unjust!"

"Come here, chop this beast to death!"

Qu Wei, the leading soldier from Runan Prefecture, gave an order, and the soldiers stood ready, stabbing with swords and spears.

Magistrate Wei Guan's face turned pale. He looked at these Runan Prefecture soldiers who suddenly broke in with disbelief. His lips were trembling and he could not utter a word.

He felt that the shadow of death had enveloped him, and the despair in his heart surged into his heart like a tide.

He collected a lot of money and robbed several good-looking women, but
Is this considered drinking the blood of soldiers?
I'm just working for King Wei.

How dare you Qiu Ba?

The Zhuoyang County Magistrate's eyes were about to burst, but he could not stop the swordsman from slashing him down. Before long, he had no human form left, only fleshy foam on the ground, mixed with some broken bones.

"Follow me out of the city and welcome the royal master outside the city into the city!"

As the government office was breached, the five hundred Wei troops in the city were attacked and almost wiped out.In Zhuoyang City, the situation is also developing rapidly.

Officials are panicking, knowing the situation is irreversible.one
Some officials chose to surrender, hoping to save their lives.

However, the Runan Prefecture soldiers were merciless and brought to justice the officials who were usually domineering.

Naturally, some of them were killed in vain and indiscriminately.

But for the overall situation, it is irrelevant.

The city gate was opened, and Zhang Bao and his prince, who had received the news in advance, entered the city smoothly.

"General, please!"

Zhang Bao was welcomed in by Han Zhou, the commander of the prefecture and county soldiers.

"The mansion has been packed up for the general. The general can come in and stay at any time. There are also some colorful beauties inside."

When Han Zhou spoke, his face was full of flattery.

If I could hug Zhang Bao's leg, wouldn't I worry about being rich?

"I won't live in the government office anymore. I, Zhang Bao, have always eaten and drank with the soldiers, sharing joys and sorrows."

The situation in the city is still unclear, so if you move in rashly, you may end up with a lot of deaths.

"The general is so charming. No wonder he can win countless battles. I admire him."

Zhang Bao waved his hand and said: "You have made great contributions to the city. I will naturally report it truthfully. I will not give you any less of the rewards you deserve. Now that Zhuoyang is in enemy territory, you still need to prepare for the defense of the city. , in case the Wei army comes to attack."

Han Zhou nodded quickly.

"The general ordered us to obey. There are ten thousand soldiers in the city. In addition to defending the city, we can also take the initiative to attack and capture Shangcai, which can be regarded as a meritorious service."

Since he has surrendered to the Han army, Han Zhou is naturally thinking about meritorious service.

"Tomorrow I will reorganize the army in the city. As for attacking Shangcai? There are many Wei troops in Shangcai now and cannot be easily captured. However, we can take a longer view. If Shangcai cannot do it, why not the other cities?"

The corners of Zhang Bao's mouth cracked, he laughed loudly, and said: "As long as you follow me, you won't have to worry about getting no credit!"

As soon as these words came out, Han Zhou and others were relieved.

And on the other side.

In the city of Xincai.

Sima Yi looked at the military report in his hand, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper.

"The Crown Prince of Hanzhong will do nothing if he does not send out troops. Once he sends out troops, it will be a thunderous blow. In just ten days, he will attack Nanton and Zhuoyang. The most important thing is that the people of Runan are in turmoil. At this moment, Even in Xincai City, there are also those who are disobedient and need to be suppressed from time to time."

The situation Liu Chan faced in Xinxi City before was now faced by Sima Yi in Xincai.

Sima Yi's eyes flashed with worry, his eyes widened even more, and his eyes were fixed on a certain focus, as if he was thinking about a key issue.The bags under his eyes were obvious, revealing traces of him running around all night and meditating.

"Isn't this the result I expected before?"

The Wei army in Runan was not as powerful as the Han army, so naturally the whole army had to be on the defensive. In order to buy time and wait for the arrival of King Wei's army, it was insignificant to lose a few cities.

Seeing how anxious Sima Yi was, Cao Xiu found it hard to understand.

"We can lose ground and save people, but the speed of losing ground is too fast. Outside Shenyang City, there are Han troops preparing to attack the city. Lu Chang has already come to ask for help. This big ship is sailing on the river, and it is really leaking on all sides. !”

Sima Yi sighed and shook his head slightly, with some helplessness in his eyes.

"Then I need to lead the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to support?"

Sima Yi shook his head and said: "Now, we can only cope with the changes by remaining unchanged. Nandun and Zhuoyang are the places we abandoned. Now, we must keep Shenyang and Xincai. With these two cities present, the Crown Prince of Hanzhong will never be able to use his hands and feet, and we can continue to drag him on."

"What if Shen Yang is captured?"

Cao Xiu's eyes flickered, but he suddenly asked this question.

"Lü Changnai is a veteran general who defends the city well. Shen Yang has been managed by him for several months. It has already become as strong as an iron wall. Unless the food and grass are cut off, the Han army will never be able to attack Shen Yang!"

Sima Yi knew clearly who Lu Chang was.

If he guards Shen Yang, he can be assured of a hundred or a thousand.

"There have been some rumors in the military recently."

Cao Xiu looked like he was hesitating to speak.

"Since it is a rumor, general there is no need to believe it." Sima Yi looked serious.

His eyes were secretive, and the meaning in his words seemed to be: Don't say anything that undermines unity!

"There are not many Han troops outside Shenyang City, but it is because of Lu Chang that he is ready to surrender to the Han troops."

There are some words that are stuck in his heart, and they are not meant to be spoken out. Cao Xiu is not in the habit of hiding them.

"That Lu Chang is originally from Jingzhou, and his family members are also in Jingzhou. I heard that he has been captured by the Emperor of Hanzhong. He has soldiers in his army and his family members are also in Jingzhou. Lu Chang may be loyal and does not care about the lives of his family members. Those soldiers under him, Will you not care?"

After taking a breath, Cao Xiu said again: "Besides, it has been two years since his army came out to fight. It is normal for the army to have some complaints. However, due to the combination of many reasons, its loyalty is questionable."

Sima Yi's face became increasingly difficult to look at.

"Is this your intention or General Zilian's?"

Cao Xiu thought for a moment and said, "This is what I mean, and it is also what he means."

"When two armies are fighting, it is a taboo for military strategists not to trust the generals leading the troops!"

Sima Yi shouted coldly.

"But we can't completely trust him. We still have to have some suspicion. The superiors have prepared for Mr. Jia to go to Shenyang to take charge of the overall situation."

Jia Xu?

Sima Yi's worried heart was relieved a lot.

If Jia Xu takes action, maybe there will be a turn for the better for Shen Yang.

"When will Mr. Jia set off?"

Sima Yi prepares to have a conversation with Jia Xu.

"Already set off."

pity.

Sima Yi sighed and could only leave Shen Yang's safety to Jia Xu.

at this time.

Shenyang City.

Government office lobby.

Lu Chang's brows were already frowning deeper and deeper.

"More than a hundred people escaped last night?"

The deputy general nodded and said: "There are enemies on all sides outside the city, and family members in the army are shouting. Some soldiers can't stand it anymore."

"Have you captured those who escaped?"

"We have captured dozens of people. What should we do with these people?"

How to deal with it?
Lu Chang's heart became fierce and he said: "Military punishment!"

"Can"

The deputy general's eyes struggled, and he immediately knelt on the ground and begged: "We have asked for help many times, but no reinforcements have been found. Instead, we want Jia Xu to come to Shenyang City to take charge of the overall situation. General, then Cao Hong does not trust the general. If Jia Xu If we come, the lives of these young men will be at risk. These more than a hundred young men can be considered as having shed blood for the general and fought in battles, so please spare their lives!"

"What do you mean by this?" Lu Chang narrowed his eyes, and his brows were filled with murderous intent!

The deputy general's lips trembled, but he still said bravely: "General, why don't you surrender?"

He swallowed a mouthful of saliva and continued: "There are many people in our Wei Kingdom who surrendered to the crown prince of Hanzhong, who are like Yu Jin. They are now guarding Jiangxia and they are happy. The general may wish to imitate him."

drop?
I am a loyal minister, why do you want me to be a thief?

But not down.
How to appease the army sergeants and how to gain Cao Hong's trust?

tired~
Lu Chang only felt that his heart was too tired.

Ps:

4400 word chapters.

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