Three Kingdoms: Prosper Han from the beginning of brushing favorability

Chapter 342 A strong fortress must be breached from within
After hearing this, the city gate chief sneered: "Ah, I am of low status, but I also know loyalty. If you capture me today, I will die. But if you kill me, you won't be able to escape from Xiangyang City!"

As soon as he heard Niu Dazhuang's words, he knew what he wanted to say, and he just wanted to persuade him to surrender.

Pull him down. If he fails, won't he die without a burial place?Even if you die, you will be called a traitor.

Rather than that, it would be better to be killed now so that someone can avenge him.

Niu Dazhuang raised his eyebrows. Unexpectedly, this guy with trembling legs actually had some backbone.

After taking a high look at him, he simply sheathed the knife with a clean and neat movement. It was obvious that this movement had already been integrated into his muscle memory.

Although the city gate leader was not good at martial arts, he still had some good vision. He immediately knew that the martial arts of the person in front of him was definitely not on the same level as his, so he naturally did not act rashly.

"Do you think you can survive if I don't come today?" Niu Dazhuang sneered and shook his head, "The current progress of repairing the Xiangyang city wall cannot keep up with the progress of the destruction by the Han army outside the city. You should know this better than me."

The gate chief was speechless for a moment.

Of course he knew that he was organizing the laborers and supervisors who built the city wall in West City every day. How could he keep track of the progress?

But this was not something that a city gate leader like him should worry about. As time went by, this hidden danger was subconsciously ignored.

"It is only a matter of time before the outer layer of the city wall is blown down. Soon, Han soldiers will be able to climb the city wall everywhere without the need for ladders. It will even be easy to run horses on top of the city... Aren't you still going to die?"

Niu Dazhuang's words are true. If the outer layer of the city wall is destroyed by thunder cannons, and the entire outer layer of the wall turns into a loose soil slope, the Yunnan horses can really run up it with their mountain-climbing skills...

But this is still an exaggeration. In fact, according to the current progress, the Xiangyang city wall can last at least a few more months without collapse.

If the Xiangyang defenders can successfully drag the city into winter, they can quickly reinforce the city wall by using warm water to splash it. In this way, the war will probably drag into next year.

At that time, I am afraid that Cao Pi's battle to conquer Wu in the east had long been decided.

Needless to say, victory, even if Cao's army is defeated, as long as they don't bury all their strength, Xiangfan will be waiting for reinforcements.

But how can a small city gate leader on the other side see these things?

After hearing these words, he only felt that the future was bleak, as if there was really no possibility of holding on to Xiangyang.

Seeing that the other party was silent, Niu Dazhuang felt that the heat was almost over and started to get to the point: "Actually, you still have the last way to survive."

The city gate chief still didn't speak. He knew very well what Niu Dazhuang meant, but people are emotional animals, and acceptance requires a process.

Seeing that the other party did not refute him, Niu Dazhuang knew that there was a way out and pointed it out directly: "If you surrender now, you will not only save the wealth and life of your own family, but also the lives of countless colleagues and innocent people in the city! This is great justice and kindness. .

"You have contributed to helping the Han army, fighting against the unjust usurpers, serving under General Guan, and supporting the Han Dynasty. It is not in vain that our ancestors have been Han people for generations. This is great loyalty and filial piety!"
"Whether you would rather be a loyal and evil dog than Cao Wei's traitor and lose your life in vain, or be a good man who is loyal, filial and benevolent, you should think carefully about it."

The city gate chief's breathing gradually became heavier and his eyes rolled around. It was obvious that his heart was shaken and he was in the middle of a battle between heaven and man.

Niu Dazhuang's words directly described surrendering to the Lord as a martyr-like feat, which had completely broken the moral shackles in his heart and gave him a step to step down.

The next step was just a push from behind.

Niu Dazhuang reached into his arms and took out a piece of fine silk.

The city gate chief raised his eyebrows when he saw this.

The monetary economy in Cao Wei's country collapsed at this time, and people from all over the country, starting from the south, privately became popular with the straight money issued by Shu.

Is this okay?However, although Cao Wei's senior officials were anxious, the effect of vigorously promoting the five baht coin was not good.

Currency, money comes first. Without the indispensable backing of goods, money is just a joke.

Therefore, various places in Cao and Wei basically used "grain and silk" as hard currency.

So when he saw Niu Dazhuang taking out a piece of high-quality silk, his last hesitation disappeared.

This piece of silk was not big, but it represented sincerity and proved that the Han army would not treat him badly after he surrendered.

But just as he was about to open his mouth to express his loyalty, he saw Niu Dazhuang opening the silk fabric.A golden light almost blinded the city gate chief.

Wrapped in this silk, were actually two pieces of horseshoe gold.

This was the first time in his life that he had seen real gold with his own eyes, let alone obtained it.

These things are used for recruiting troops and settling bulk commodities. The common people have no use at all and can hardly see them.

Just as the chief of the city gate was breathing heavier and feeling a little dizzy, a hypnotic voice came from the side again.

"With your background, even if you are lucky enough to survive, you will be a gatekeeper for the rest of your life. I think you are quite courageous. If you surrender to the Han army, General Guan and His Majesty want to promote talents. Origin is never a problem. You may have great achievements. What he will do is unknown.”

What man doesn’t desire to stand out and make achievements?

As soon as he said this, coupled with the gold in front of him, the eyes of the city gate chief immediately became hot.

Of course, although the cake is drawn, whether you can actually eat it in your mouth in the future is not Niu Dazhuang's responsibility.

With a pop, the city gate chief knelt directly on the ground, clasped his hands in his fists and said: "What you said made me suddenly understand. Although I am weak and weak, I am willing to surrender to General Guan and do my best to help the Han Dynasty!"

Niu Dazhuang curled his lips and helped him up: "Since we are under the command of General Guan, you and I are our own brothers. There is no need to be like this. When the matter is completed, a certain person will report your contribution to General Guan."

The city gate chief stood up and asked nervously: "Brother, don't worry, but I don't know how I need my little brother?"

Niu Dazhuang patted him on the shoulder: "Don't worry, this matter won't be difficult for you."

After he finished speaking, he leaned over and whispered a few words. The city gate chief nodded repeatedly and breathed a sigh of relief.

Just now, I was worried that he would take advantage of his contact with Man Chong to assassinate him... but he didn't expect that the task would be very easy.

"Now that it's settled, I'll leave first." Niu Dazhuang said and ran up to the stove lightly. His movements were light and flexible, which was completely inconsistent with his tall figure.

He opened the window and carefully looked around, seeing that this posture was about to turn outwards.

"Brother, please go slowly, why bother?" The city gate chief quickly stopped him with a wry smile, "Brother, come with me."

He led Niu Dazhuang to the door openly, picked up the riding crop he usually used during the day and said, "Brother Niu, I'm offended."

After saying that, he swaggered and dragged Niu Dazhuang out of the door. After going out, he flew up and kicked Niu Dazhuang on the buttocks.

Niu Dazhuang screamed in unison and fell into a gourd rolling on the ground.

Snapped!
Although the sound of the riding crop exploding sounded scary, it actually only hit the ground.

"Go away! This is just a small punishment. If you are lazy again, you will not be leniently punished!" The city gate chief said with a stern voice. After speaking, he spat on the ground and went back.

"Yes, the common people don't dare to do it anymore, no more." Niu Dazhuang's eyes were as dull as ever and he looked cowardly, like a stupid guy who was easy to bully.

In the eyes of occasional passers-by who were gloating about his misfortune, he stood up, patted his butt, lowered his head and ran towards the settlement designated for refugees.

However, I was still very satisfied in my heart. The city gate chief was probably a true defector. Otherwise, there would be no need to put in this drama so that he could leave more safely.

The city gate chief who returned home was also very satisfied... The opportunity to kick the opponent's butt and get a little revenge would never come again in the future.

Reaching out to lift the curtain, the woman in the kitchen was staring blankly at the two pieces of horseshoe gold. There was also a shallow tooth mark on the gold...

"Silly woman, hide the gold quickly! Take out the wine I hid, and we, husband and wife, will have a good drink together today."

Cui Niang obviously hadn't reacted yet and said in a daze: "What's going on? Is it over?"

"Stop talking nonsense!" The city gate chief slapped her on the butt excitedly, "I'm going to do something big!"

　A new book from a friend.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)