The most poisonous person in the Three Kingdoms, Boss Cao advised me to calm down!

Chapter 343 You must not surrender!

So for Zhang Lu right now.

Perhaps there is really no other way but to surrender.

Liu Zhang in the south fought against him for many years.

Not only did he regard him as his lifelong enemy, he also killed his mother.

It was absolutely impossible for him to go south to join Liu Zhang.

Now that Han Sui and Ma Chao were defeated, no one in Guanzhong dared to rebel against Cao Cao anymore.

Zhang Lu just wanted to find a reliable ally at this moment.

There is no way to heaven and no way to earth.

Now it seems that a powerful enemy is about to attack.

The whole of Hanzhong was in panic.

Not to mention those ordinary people.

Even the most devout believers could no longer sit still.

There is the precedent of Dou Mao.

If Cao Cao's army really came, the consequences would be disastrous.

There was no choice but for Zhang Lu to send more troops to Yangping Pass.

While summoning his trusted followers and believers from all over the place.

A ceremony to worship the Celestial Official was held on Han Mountain in Nanzheng.

Pray to God for protection and peace of mind for everyone.

As for Zhang Lu, who was the leader of the Tianshi Sect and the prefect of Hanzhong.

He knew very well whether offering sacrifices to the Heavenly Official could repel Cao Cao.

But the blazing flames of the sacrifice can at least dispel the worries in people's hearts.

The loyal believers were singing and dancing around the fire.

Some sang loudly, while others chanted and prayed.

They had long been accustomed to the rule of Tianshi Dao and were content with this environment.

I firmly believe that as long as we follow the doctrine and pray sincerely.

Heaven will bless them and protect them.

Looking at this scene, Zhang Lu was still uneasy.

At this moment, a gentle call from the side interrupted Zhang Lu's deep thoughts.

"Master, the sacrifice is over."

Zhang Lu looked back when he heard this.

At this time, three confidants were already standing behind him.

These three people were Gongcao Yan Pu and Gongshi Li Xiu.

And his younger brother Zhang Kui.

I saw that these three people looked very worried.

Zhang Lu also asked, "What do you want?"

Zhang Kui and Li Xiu did not say a word upon hearing this, and did not dare to look Zhang Lu in the eye.

Both of their eyes fell on Yan Pu at this time.

The Yan family is a wealthy and powerful family in Baxi County.

Although Yan Pu is young, he is already the pillar of the family.

He followed Zhang Lu to capture Hanzhong and made great contributions, and was appointed as Gongcao.

He also holds a high status in the church and is deeply trusted by Zhang Lu.

It can be said that he was Zhang Lu's confidant.

But today, this Yan Gongcao seemed a little hesitant.

After a while, he finally said:
"Master, please move into the tent and have a chat."

Zhang Lu had been managing Hanzhong for many years, so he was naturally a shrewd man.

You can get the general idea as soon as you hear this.

At this time, he nodded and led the three people into the tent.

He also specifically told the people outside:
"We have important rituals to perform."

"No one is allowed to come in!"

After the people left, Yan Pu and Li Xiu quickly pulled the tent curtain.

Seeing no one approaching him from outside, he turned around and prepared to kneel down to salute.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Lu waved his hand and said:

"Don't be so nervous, just speak your mind."

"Are you trying to persuade me to surrender to Cao Cao?"

After these words were spoken, Yan Pu and Li Xiu were stunned!

The two of them half-knelt there, not knowing how to respond for a long time.

Zhang Lu walked to the door of the tent.

He opened a small gap and peeked out.

I saw the people outside were still praying beside the firewood pile.

And the other mages under his command.

They all hid far away as instructed.

Then he turned around, sighed, and said with a wry smile:
"If everyone knew that I am the Heavenly Master and Bishop."

"But he intends to welcome Cao Cao and hand over Hanzhong to someone else."

"How must they feel?" Li Xiu's thoughts were revealed by Zhang Lu.

His face was also nervous, but he heard the Taoist priest say it himself and handed it over to the other party.

Before that, he breathed a sigh of relief and said:

"Master has the Way of Heaven in mind and helps all living beings."

"It is a great virtue not to bear the thought of the people being put to the sword and the war!"

"If everyone knew the good intentions of the Heavenly Master, they would naturally understand."

This was naturally a compliment, as Cao Cao's army was approaching.

Surrender was really a forced act.

The talk of helping the people and not wanting to see them suffer is just empty talk.

Zhang Lu also shook his head after hearing this and said:
"We are all cultivators, why do we have to say such things?"

"Let things take their own course now that they have come to this."

"This action is just to save life, how can it be called a great virtue?"

After these words were spoken, Zhang Kui and Yan Pu fell silent.

If they occupied a state like Liu Zhang in the south.

That still has the strength to fight.

But now, the gap between the enemy and us is too big!

The first thing Yan Pu could think of was to surrender!

And now Zhang Lu offered to surrender.

Several people also secretly breathed a sigh of relief. After all, the chances of winning against Cao Cao were slim!

Who doesn't have some idea about this kind of thing?

Fortunately, Zhang Lu knew what he was doing clearly, otherwise the people in Xiachin would be in trouble.

"Since you all think so."

At this time, Zhang Lu turned sideways and took out the cloth bag at his waist.

He took out the official seal engraved with the name of Prefect Hanning.

"When dealing with Cao Cao, you need someone who is smart and eloquent."

"Please trouble Master Yan to go to Wudu."

"Remember, don't let the believers know about this yet."

"Later, I will use the opportunity of the Dharma Assembly to slowly resolve everyone's concerns."

Upon hearing this, Yan Pu also hurriedly bowed and said:
"Everything is subject to the instructions of the Heavenly Master."

After saying this, he reached out to take the official seal.

Suddenly, the door curtain behind me was lifted.

A figure rushed in.

The visitor was dressed in black.

His hair was disheveled and his expression was stern.

It was Zhang Lu’s second brother Zhang Wei!
Seeing that it was him coming, the guards outside naturally did not dare to stop him.

Zhang Lu saw that it was his second brother who broke in.

He quickly covered it with his sleeve and stuffed the official seal back into his bag:
"Why isn't my second brother guarding Yangping Pass?"

"What's the matter that brings you here?"

Zhang Wei also had no expression on his face when he heard this, and said coldly:

"I have something urgent to tell my brother."

Zhang Lu frowned when he heard this, he knew what was going on.

My second brother Zhang Wei and my third brother Zhang Huai have very different personalities.

He has always been of a strong character and most likely would not agree to surrender.

Sure enough, I saw that my eldest brother looked unhappy.

Zhang Wei still stepped forward and said:

"Brother, you must not surrender!"

As soon as he said this, the attention of the people around him was drawn to him.

Zhang Lu sighed upon hearing this:
"If you don't surrender, do you have a chance of winning against Cao Cao's fierce army?"

Zhang Wei heard this but said calmly, "No way."

These words made Zhang Lu very angry.

What are you talking about if you can't win?
He immediately waved his sleeves and turned his back, not wanting to bother with this stubborn guy.

But Zhang Wei continued:

"But if we surrender now, our Zhang family will be murdered by Cao Cao!"

When Zhang Lu heard this, his displeasure instantly turned into fear!

"What do you mean, second brother?"

He immediately asked with a puzzled look on his face.

"Cao Cao fought in the north and south, and won countless surrenders, but their endings were different!"

"He defeated Lu Bu in the past, Gao Shun died and Zhang Liao surrendered."

"After defeating Yuan Shao, Yuan Tan died and Zhang He surrendered."

"When they went south to Jingzhou, Liu Cong surrendered and Cai Mao followed him."

"Cai Mao is still serving as a general in Jingzhou."

"But Liu Cong is like a puppet in Xudu!"

(End of this chapter)