Shuhan

The setting sun was like blood, shining on the ancient city of Xia Pi, giving this city that had experienced many vicissitudes of life a layer of tragic color.

The general guarding Xia Pi was wearing iron armor, with an expression of deep worry between his brows. He stood on the city wall with a sharp gaze, but he could not hide his inner anxiety and uneasiness.

The battle reports in his hands were like heavy stones, hitting his heart one after another and almost suffocating him.

As for the Han army, the cavalry coming from Jiujiang County swept in like a black torrent with lightning speed. Xu County, a city that was once as strong as a rock, changed hands overnight.

The scouts' figures lengthened in the setting sun, and appeared silently outside Xia Pi City like ghosts. Their eyes revealed fatigue, but also concealed the joy of victory.

It was a sign of confidence in the upcoming battle and also a silent provocation to the defenders of Xia Pi.

In Donghai County, the Han army's warships came in like giant whales, and after landing, they were unstoppable. Wherever they went, cities fell one after another. The Han army's flags fluttered in the wind, and they were heading straight for Xiapi. For the Xiapi defenders, that flag was tantamount to a declaration of death, which made people feel cold.

Even more disappointing news came from the direction of Xuzhou City.

Cao Zhen, the once powerful general, is now defeated and his morale is at its lowest.

His soldiers were ragged, pale, and their eyes were full of despair and fatigue.

They were unable to come to support in a short period of time, which was undoubtedly a further blow to the defenders of Xia Pi.

The general guarding Xia Pi was named Wang Yi. He looked into the distance with mixed feelings.

He knew very well that this battle was a matter of life and death, but he also felt unprecedented powerlessness.

His fingers gently stroked the hilt of the sword. The sword had accompanied him in his battles, but now it seemed to have sensed the confusion and bewilderment of its master, and had become silent and cold.

Just then, the sound of hurried footsteps interrupted his thoughts.

The personal guard, the normally calm and composed young man, now ran over with an anxious look on his face.

"General, it's bad! There's a mutiny in the military camp outside the city, and the situation is out of control!" The guard's voice was filled with undisguised panic, his eyes dodging everywhere, as if he didn't dare to look Wang Yi in the eye.

Upon hearing this, Wang Yi's expression changed drastically and his eyes widened, as if he wanted to see through the guards in front of him.

"Who ordered this?" His voice was low and powerful, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth.

The mutiny in the military camp was by no means accidental; there must be a mastermind behind it.

The guards hurriedly said, "It was done by the big clan in the city."

His voice trembled slightly, and it was obvious that he was not prepared for this situation.

Wang Yi felt a sinking feeling in his heart when he heard this.

The big families in the city, those noble families that usually act high and mighty, have wealth and status, but they are also secretly coveting the control of this city.

Now, with the Han army approaching, they chose to launch an attack at this time, which was undoubtedly a stab in the back for Wang Yi.

Wang Yi's brows were furrowed, and his eyes flashed with anger and helplessness.

He knew very well that if the Han army had not yet attacked him and he had already fallen into internal strife, this would undoubtedly be the worst situation.

He felt an inexplicable irritation in his heart, as if there was a fire burning in his chest, but he could not find an outlet to vent.

He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

As a general of an army, he cannot panic. He must remain calm in order to lead his soldiers out of trouble.

He looked at his guards, his eyes revealing determination and resoluteness. "Pass the order down, close the city gates tightly, strengthen the security, and no one is allowed to enter or leave without permission. At the same time, send out spies to find out the movements of the giants in the city. I want to know what they want to do!"

When the guard heard this, his expression froze. He immediately nodded in agreement and turned to leave.

Soon, it was night.

In Xia Pi City, the night is as dark as ink and the moonlight is thin, adding a sense of mystery and uneasiness to this ancient city.

In a prosperous area of ​​the city, the Xia Pi Chen Mansion stands majestically. It is grand in scale and extraordinary in momentum. It is one of the most magnificent mansions in the city.

At this moment, the mansion was brightly lit, but there was an unusual atmosphere of tension.

In the lobby, a group of powerful and famous people in the city gathered. Some of them were sitting or standing, all of them had solemn expressions, and their eyes flashed with their own thoughts.

These powerful men were all dressed in gorgeous clothes and wore precious jade around their waists, showing their extraordinary status.

Their followers, the Zhuang Wei, were all dressed in strong armor and holding sharp blades. There were hundreds of them, and they firmly controlled every corner of the mansion, as if even the air had solidified.

In the center of the lobby, the patriarch of the Chen family sat on a high seat. He was about fifty years old, with a dignified face and a temperament of majesty that came from his brows.

At this moment, his face was as dark as water, and his eyes were flashing with anger and worry.

He asked in a deep voice: "Why did the military camp outside the city start an uprising before the Han army arrived? Originally, we were going to wait for the Han army to come, and then join forces to take Xia Pi. Now that we are doing it so early, aren't we putting us in danger?" Although his voice was low, every word was powerful, as if it could penetrate people's hearts.

Huang Bao, a powerful man from Xia Pi, was tall and strong, with muscular body, a face full of flesh, and looked quite fierce.

Hearing this, he stood up abruptly and slammed the wine glass in his hand heavily on the table, splashing the wine everywhere.

"Now that things have come to this, there's nothing more to say!" He shouted loudly, his voice full of unwillingness and determination.

"We, hundreds of elite soldiers, will drive straight to the general's mansion, capture Wang Yi, and present him to the Han Dynasty to show our submission!" There was a fierce light flashing in his eyes, as if he had already seen the scene of himself being rewarded for his meritorious service.

However, the head of the Chen family was not infected by Huang Bao's excitement. He shook his head slowly, with a glimmer of wisdom and depth in his eyes.

"Don't be reckless." He said in a deep voice, with unquestionable majesty in his voice.

"We are few in number and it is difficult to accomplish anything. Besides, Wang Yi is a fierce general with strong soldiers and horses. How can we capture him easily? Moreover, Han is now in a position to unify the world. If we can persuade him to surrender to Han, it will be a great achievement. Why take this risk?"

The words of the Chen family head were like a bucket of cold water poured on Huang Bao's head, calming him down instantly. He stared at the Chen family head blankly, and was speechless for a while.

Other powerful and famous people also nodded, expressing their agreement with the opinion of the head of the Chen family.

In these troubled times, preserving yourself is the most important thing, and taking risks blindly will only lead you into an irretrievable situation.

The atmosphere in the lobby became solemn again.

Everyone fell into deep thought, each thinking about their next move in their minds.

Seeing this, the head of the Chen family nodded slightly. He knew that although these powerful people each had their own little calculations, in the face of the overall situation, they would still choose to follow his arrangements.

After all, in Xia Pi City, the influence of the Chen family is not to be underestimated.

"Everyone." The head of the Chen family spoke slowly, breaking the silence.

"We need to make a long-term plan. We need to protect ourselves and adapt to the times. Although Wang Yi is brave and resourceful, he needs to find a strong backer in this chaotic world. We might as well contact him first and feel out his attitude before making any plans."

Upon hearing this, all the powerful people nodded in agreement.

As the night deepened, the lights in the Chen mansion were still bright.

Outside this mansion, under the night sky of Xia Pi City, undercurrents were also surging.

The pressure from the Han army plunged this ancient city into an unprecedented crisis.

For those powerful and famous people, this is also a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

They may choose to take sides or choose to wait and see, but no matter what, they will fight for their future in this chaotic world.

The next day.

The defending general Wang Yi, wearing iron armor and holding a long sword, stood in the shadow of the city wall with a frown on his face.

His eyes were sharp as an eagle, yet they revealed a hint of imperceptible worry.

Recently, rumors have been spreading in the city that someone has ill intentions and is trying to overthrow the rule of Wei. As the guardian of Xiapi, Wang Yi is well aware of the heavy responsibility on his shoulders. He is preparing to take action against those rebellious parties in order to maintain the peace of Wei.

At this moment, a guard came running over and reported nervously, "General, the Chen clan leader wants to see you!"

Wang Yi was shocked when he heard this.

The Chen family, an important family in Xia Pi City, has recently become quite close to the rebels. There are even rumors that they are the masterminds of this rebellion.

At this moment, the Chen clan leader actually came forward to ask for a meeting. What was he up to?

Wang Yi pondered for a moment. Although he had doubts in his heart, he decided to meet the patriarch of the Chen family.

He strode towards the lobby, each step firm and powerful.

In the lobby, the flickering candlelight illuminated the weapons and armor on the wall, adding a solemn and murderous atmosphere.

Soon, the head of the Chen family was brought in.

He is over fifty years old and slightly hunched, but he is energetic and has a deep gaze.

He was wearing a long robe and a Confucian scarf, looking gentle and refined.

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When he saw Wang Yi, he bowed deeply and then slowly said, "General, can you see the current situation in the world?"

Wang Yi was silent for a moment and did not answer directly. He stared at the Chen clan leader, trying to read something from his eyes.

However, the eyes of the Chen clan leader were as calm as water, as if he could see through everything, yet remain silent.

Wang Yi took a deep breath and said slowly: "I am a general of the Wei army, so I must die for the Wei army!" His voice was firm and powerful, as if he was expressing his determination to himself and the patriarch of the Chen family.

The Chen clan leader smiled and said to himself, "Now the world is under the rule of Han, and Wei is already on its last legs. General, ask yourself, can you hold on to Xia Pi? Instead of fighting stubbornly, it is better to take a step back and surrender to the Han. The soldiers and civilians in Xia Pi will all be grateful to you, and the Han will naturally treat you well."

His voice was calm and infectious, as if he was stating an irresistible fact.

Upon hearing this, Wang Yi's heart was filled with ripples.

He knew very well that what the Chen clan leader said was true. The decline of the Wei Dynasty was already evident and it was indeed difficult to reverse it with one's own strength alone.

However, as a general of the Wei Dynasty, how could he easily betray his beliefs and mission?

Wang Yi snorted coldly, trying to hide his inner turmoil: "Are you here to persuade us to surrender?"

There was a hint of disdain and anger in his voice, as if he was questioning why the other party wanted to shake his resolve.

The Chen clan leader shook his head, his expression still calm: "I am here to save the general. The military camp outside the city has already started an uprising. Even if the general kills me to vent his anger, it will be useless."

Wang Yi was shocked when he heard this.

He knew very well that what the Chen clan leader said was true, and the changes in the military camp outside the city had already made him feel a little uneasy.

He looked at the Chen clan leader, trying to find the answer from his eyes.

However, the eyes of the Chen clan leader were still as calm as water, as if everything was under his control.

Wang Yi sighed deeply, as if releasing the depression and helplessness in his heart.

He understood that he had reached the crossroads of fate and had to make a choice.

He was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke: "Forget it, forget it, it's up to you! Xia Pi can't be defended, Xuzhou can't be defended either, this world should be returned to the Han Dynasty!"

His voice was low and hoarse.

After saying this, he seemed to have unloaded a heavy burden, and he felt relaxed.

However, there was a barely perceptible hint of sadness and loss in his eyes.

Upon hearing this, the Chen clan leader nodded slightly, as if approving of Wang Yi's choice.

He slowly stood up and saluted Wang Yi: "General, you are very righteous, and I admire you. From now on, the soldiers and civilians in Xia Pi will obey your orders and welcome the prosperity of the Han Dynasty together."

Three days later.

Pang Tong's army was marching in a mighty force with flags fluttering. When they arrived outside Xia Pi City, it was already dusk.

The setting sun is as red as blood, dyeing this ancient land with a tragic color.

Pang Tong rode on his warhorse, his eyes fixed on the towering city ahead, his heart full of anticipation and a hint of vigilance.

After all, Xia Pi City, as an important stronghold of the Wei Dynasty in Xuzhou, has always been known for its solidity. How could it fall into the hands of the enemy so easily?
"Pass the order down, the army will stay here temporarily and make plans after finding out the strength of the city." Pang Tong gave the order in a deep voice, his tone revealing an unquestionable determination.

In this chaotic world, every step must be taken with caution to avoid falling into the enemy's trap.

Soon, someone from the city came to deliver a letter of surrender.

Pang Tong's mind was full of speculations and doubts.

Has the entire city of Xia Pi really surrendered?
Or is there something fishy going on here, and the enemy is setting a tight net, waiting for them to fall into it?

He immediately sent people to take over the city and find out the situation in the city.

Time seemed to have stood still, and every moment seemed so long.

Finally, the scouts brought back the news.

They met with the Chen clan leader and the generals of Xia Pi Army, and confirmed that the city had indeed surrendered and there was no ambush or trick.

When Pang Tong heard this, he couldn't help but feel emotional.

This fortified city, which originally required thousands of lives to capture, was actually destroyed without a fight.

This made him think in new ways about the situation in the world.

"It seems that the world is really going to be reunified by the Han Dynasty." Pang Tong murmured to himself, with a deep light flashing in his eyes.

This was not just the surrender of Xia Pi City, but also the general trend of the world.

The decline of Wei State was already evident, while the Han State was at its peak, gradually recovering lost territory and unifying the Central Plains.

Pang Tong took a deep breath, as if he wanted to absorb all the emotion and pride into his chest.

He waved his hand and gave orders, and the army slowly entered Xia Pi City.

After entering the city, Pang Tong personally met with the Chen clan leader and the generals of Xia Pi army.

He praised their wise move and said that the Han Dynasty would treat the soldiers and civilians in the city well, and those who surrendered would be given important positions.

The Chen clan leader and the Xia Pi army generals were also very pleased to hear this.

As night falls, Xia Pi City appears exceptionally quiet and peaceful under the light of lights.

Pang Tong stood on the city wall and gazed at this ancient land.

His heart is full of expectations and confidence for the future.

As long as the Han Dynasty can continue to maintain this momentum, the unification of the world will be just around the corner.

"The general trend of the world is that after a long period of division, there will be unification."

Pang Tong whispered to himself, as if he was telling this land an eternal truth.

The world is truly about to return to the Han Dynasty! (End of this chapter)