Three Kingdoms: I, the eldest son of Cao, a loving father of a great man!

Sun Jian looked at the young man kneeling in front of him and couldn't help but frown.

You know, although he and Tao Qian have a little friendship, they are far from the level of life-and-death friendship.

Moreover, Cao Ang was sending troops on behalf of the imperial court. No matter how courageous Sun Jian was, he would not fight against Cao Ang.

What's more, he, the governor of Yangzhou, was promoted by Cao Ang.

How to save Tao Qian?

Thinking of this, Sun Jian shook his head helplessly and said to Chen Deng: "I know you, Chen Yuanlong, are young but very talented. With your ability, you will be able to get away with wherever you go in the future. Why should you?" How about hanging from a tree called Tao Qian?"

"A scholar dies for his confidant. Tao Shijun is my humble servant, how can I turn my back on him and serve my two masters?" Chen Deng said solemnly.

When Sun Jian heard this, he felt a little moved in his heart. After all, Tao Qian was in danger now, and Chen Deng could still do it to such an extent. His integrity was really admirable.

I just admire him, but it is impossible to send troops.

"I, Sun Wentai, admire Mr. Yuanlong's high righteousness, but I will never agree to send troops to confront Cao's army on behalf of the imperial court. Please forgive me, Mr. Yuanlong."

Chen Deng had long expected that Sun Jian would say this, so after Sun Jian finished speaking, he cupped his hands and said to Sun Jian: "General Sun, if my lord abandons his family business in Xuzhou and comes to Yangzhou to take refuge, , can you protect him?"

"This..." Sun Jian hesitated again after hearing this.

In fact, in his heart, he did not want to have anything to do with Tao Qian. After all, Tao Qian was against Cao Ang.

But then I thought about it, he just said that he was so righteous, it would be fine if he couldn't send troops to help, but if he couldn't even protect him, then his reputation would be affected.

At this time, Zhang Zhao came to Sun Jian's side and whispered: "My lord, you can agree to protect Tao Qian."

"Oh?" Sun Jian heard this and looked at Zhang Zhao in surprise.

Zhang Zhao continued to whisper: "My lord, Cao Ang's purpose is just to capture Xuzhou. As for the defeated Tao Qian, he is just a sick tiger without claws and teeth, and Cao Ang will not treat him." Kill them all."

"What's more, if Tao Qian comes to Yangzhou to take refuge, many of his capable and righteous men will follow him, and then the lord will be able to get more help!"

After listening to Zhang Zhao's analysis, Sun Jian glanced at Chen Deng.

In fact, Sun Jian really wanted to take Chen Deng under his command.

But now Chen Deng is still working for Tao Qian. If Tao Qian really comes to Yangzhou to take refuge, then he will have the opportunity to win over people like Chen Deng.

Thinking of this, Sun Jian glanced at Zhang Zhao gratefully and said in a low voice: "Well, let's do as you say."

Zhang Zhao stepped aside after hearing this.

Then, Sun Jian said to Chen Deng: "Mr. Yuanlong, I can promise you this, but I cannot send troops into Xuzhou. I can only send troops to meet at the border of Yangzhou and Xuzhou."

When Chen Deng saw that Sun Jian had agreed, he thanked him again.

After some pleasantries, Chen Deng said goodbye and left.

After all, Xuzhou is now in danger. He has to go back and recover quickly, and then bring Tao Qian to Yangzhou.

At this time, most places in Xuzhou had accepted the garrison of the imperial army represented by Cao Ang, leaving only two cities, Pengcheng and Xiapi, still struggling to support themselves. Pengcheng, Tao Qian's hometown, has strong and tall city walls that are typically easy to defend and difficult to attack.

If faced with attacks from other princes, Tao Qian might really be able to defend.

It’s just that he is facing Cao Ang!

After Cao Ang obtained the drawings of the trebuchet, he put it into production. Now, the trebuchet is fully ready for siege warfare.

Only trebuchets were seen, which were pushed to the front of the formation by Cao's army. Following Zhao Yun's order, the trebuchets threw huge rocks towards the city wall of Pengcheng.

The huge boulders relied on the power of the trebuchet and gravity to bombard the city wall, causing gaps in the city wall to appear in an instant.

Zhao Yun on the side was also using this thing for the first time.

After seeing the power of this trebuchet, he couldn't help but sigh: "This thing is too powerful. If the two armies are fighting, if a few huge stones are thrown in, the victory will be established in one go."

After Cao Ang heard what Zhao Yun said, he smiled and said: "This thing is too lethal. I am not a butcher. I will not use him unless I have to."

"What I want is to see a peaceful world, where the people live and work in peace and contentment, and the court doesn't have to recruit so many soldiers. That would be great!"

After getting the trebuchet, Cao Ang never dared to give it to others.

After all, this thing is too destructive. If that guy Cheng Yu sees it, he will probably eat meatballs in the army for several days after a battle!

After Zhao Yun listened to Cao Ang's words, he nodded in agreement and said: "Indeed, if the two armies are facing each other, using this big killer weapon will indeed harm the peace of the world."

People in this era are still very simple-minded, and they generally would not do such things that harm the peace of the world.

Of course, except for a few guys like Jia Xu and Cheng Yu.

After several rounds of attacks by the trebuchet, Pengcheng's city wall became dilapidated.

At this time, Zhao Yun sent someone forward to shout.

"Listen to the defenders in the city. The major general is here to represent the imperial court and take back Xuzhou from the hands of Tao Qian's traitor. You and others are all soldiers of the imperial court. Don't help the tyrants anymore and surrender quickly!"

After seeing the power of this trebuchet, the Xuzhou Army in the city were all frightened. They really wanted to surrender.

Tao Qian also learned from his cronies that Cao Jun used a chariot that could throw boulders and smashed the city wall into disrepair. This means that if Pengcheng is lost, it will be lost!

Thinking of this, Tao Qian couldn't care less. After all, it was important to escape.

So Tao Qian did not lead many people, but only 3,000 of his trusted subordinates, and broke out from the south gate of Pengcheng.

After the soldiers learned that Tao Qian had run away, they gave up resistance and, led by a group of lieutenants, opened the city gate and surrendered.

As for Tao Qian who was running away, Zhao Yun asked Cao Ang if he wanted to pursue him.

Cao Ang just smiled slightly, waved his hands and said, "It's going to rain, and my mother is going to get married. There's nothing that can be done to stop her. Let her go. Our goal has been achieved, and there is no need to pursue it." (End of Chapter)