Lingbao returned to the city safely from the enemy's camp. All the soldiers were in a commotion, thinking that he had surrendered the city. Unexpectedly, when he entered the city, he was sent an order to guard the city gates. They were all confused.
Before asking, Lingbao sent an order to capture Zhang Yi, brought him close and cursed: "Zhang Bogong, you left me and ran away, why didn't you come to rescue me?"
Zhang Yi said helplessly: "The front army was in chaos. The Jingzhou army took advantage of the victory and came in. They were defeated like a mountain. It was a helpless move! If I stepped forward to save people, I'm afraid the city would have fallen by now."
Lingbao couldn't get rid of his anger, and said sternly: "Do you know that escaping before the battle is a capital crime? If you hadn't been defeated and fled first, and messed up the battle, how could I have suffered the humiliation of being captured?"
He then sent an order to behead him, and the generals hurriedly begged for mercy. Lingbao thought that he had done a good job in defending the city, so he used his merits to make up for his mistakes, and let Zhang Yi go.
When the two came to the government office, Lingbao said: "If I hadn't done this just now, I'm afraid the army's morale would be unstable. The general should put the overall situation first and don't worry about it."
In fact, he didn't really want to kill Zhang Yi, but he was too embarrassed to be captured, so he put the blame for the defeat on Zhang Yi to save some face.
"How can I, Zhang Yi, be a vengeful person?" Zhang Yi smiled faintly and asked: "The general was captured and did not surrender, so how could he escape intact?"
Lingbao laughed proudly and said: "It's ridiculous that Zhao Yun, that idiot, was deceived by me into surrendering. He is still waiting for a reply outside the city and has not set up camp yet. Let's ask his entire army to drink the northwest wind tonight, hahaha!"
At this time, drums were beating loudly in the city, and the defenders came to report. The Jingzhou army called for battle outside the city, asking Lingbao to answer.
Lingbao waved his hand and said, "Don't worry about him. Anyone who dares to approach the city will be shot with random arrows."
Zhang Yi said: "The general deceived Zhao Yun and came back. All the defenders saw it. If he doesn't answer, he will be confused and affect the morale of the army. He should be reprimanded with stern words and justice!"
"Well, that makes sense!" Lingbao was also worried about the comments in the army, so he and Zhang Yi rushed to the city, thinking about how to respond on the way.
When they came to the city, they saw that it was Mengda who was fighting. Lingbao first scolded: "Mengda, you are a traitor who has betrayed your master. You have eaten everything inside and outside. How can you have the face to attack Yizhou?"
Meng Da shouted: "Lingbao, you are such a repetitive villain, why do you not keep your word?"
Lingbao sneered and said: "Ling is loyal and sincere. It is a shame to talk to a traitor. Get out of here!"
Meng Da was furious and was about to send troops to attack the city, but was forced to retreat by random arrows. At this time, Zhao Yun also advanced with his horse, forcing Meng Da to retreat.
Zhao Yun came to the city on horseback and said loudly: "General Ling, if you don't surrender, you can die generously without losing your integrity as a loyal minister. Why do you have to live for a living, lie to someone with words, and never come back?"
"Hehe, don't you know that soldiers are not afraid of deceit?" Lingbao laughed and said: "It's just that you are stupid and don't know the plan of my golden cicada to escape from its shell. I was ordered to resist the enemy, so I should have a useful body, how can I die so easily?"
Zhao Yun said coldly: "Yizhou is about to be lost. You should be aware of the current situation. If Kaicheng surrenders at this time, I will let it go, so as not to implicate the people in the city and suffer. If I am to destroy the city, I will definitely kill you without mercy!"
"Come on, come and attack the city!" Lingbao laughed wildly and said, "I want to see if your horse is so fast, it might jump onto my tower."
Zhao Yun raised his gun and shouted: "Lingbao, do you dare to go down to the city and fight me?"
Lingbao put her hands on her hips and laughed: "Zhao Yun, come up if you have the ability, haha... uh——"
Zhao Yun was angered by Lingbao and was about to take a bow and arrow to shoot him. Suddenly the laughter in the city suddenly stopped. He looked up and saw a general beside him drew his sword and stabbed Lingbao to death. He couldn't help but be shocked.
I saw that man raising his sword and shouting: "Lingbao is a villain, and he wants to kill us. General Liu is kind and righteous. I hope those who surrender will follow me!"
There was a commotion among the defenders on the city. After being stunned for a moment, they all followed the man down to the city. Only a few ran towards the west gate and escaped out of the city.
After a while, the city gate slowly opened. The defenders had already discarded their weapons and left the city. They lined up on both sides to welcome the army into the city.
Zhao Yun came closer, dismounted and clasped his fists, saying, "I wonder what you call the general?"
Zhang Yi returned the courtesy and said: "My dear Zhang Yi, Lingbao is shameless and ignorant of current affairs. If we don't kill him, I don't know how many people will die again."
Zhao Yun praised: "Thinking of the overall situation and caring for the soldiers, you are a true hero!"
Zhang Yi hurriedly said: "How dare you? Liu Yizhou and the eldest son are from the same clan, and I am a Han general. We should work together to support the court."
"This is very true!" Zhao Yun admired Zhang Yi very much, led his troops into the city, and ordered him to continue to be in charge of the surrendering army, go out to calm the people, and send people to inquire about the surrounding news.
The next day, Liu Pan's troops also came to Guanghan from Deyang. It turned out that after Huang Zhong persuaded Yan Yan to surrender, the two veteran generals refused to obey and led their own troops from Jiangyang to the north along the Tuojiang River to capture the central part of Jianwei. Liu Pan only captured Deyang nearby.
At this time, Tan Ma came to report that Liu Qi had taken Fucheng and was preparing to attack Mianzhu. Liu Pan was preparing to continue his advance and join Liu Qi.
Xu Shu said, "Now our troops are marching in three groups. Gan Ning and Li Yan are advancing by land and water. They are about to reach Wuyang. Huang Zhong and Yan Yan's troops have already arrived in Zizhong. Wherever they pass, the wind will drop. We cannot do this at this time. It's too hasty, we should calm people's hearts first, and wait until the eldest son takes Mianzhu, then we can attack at the same time."
Liu Pan asked: "How should we use our troops now?"
Xu Shu said: "I have sent people to spread rumors everywhere. We can first divide our troops to capture the remaining counties of Guanghan and Qianwei. These two counties will be pacified, just like cutting off Chengdu's thighs, and then forming an encirclement of Chengdu. Liu Zhang has nothing to rely on, so he will naturally not fight. And descend."
Liu Pan was convinced, so he ordered Yu Jin and Zhang He to take Li County. When Huang Zhong's troops came to join him, Zhao Yun led the cavalry to Mianzhu to help in the battle, and the other generals divided their troops to recruit various counties and publicize Jingzhou's decree.
The people within the territory will not only be exempted from taxes in the coming year, but will also be allocated land, and will receive money and food subsidies for childbirth. Various measures to benefit the people have already spread, and the announcement of the announcement will immediately capture the hearts of the people.
Zhang Yi asked for the order: "The last general is from Wuyang. He is willing to go to the city to persuade the tribesmen to surrender, so as to prevent the generals guarding the city from being ignorant of current affairs and causing trouble to the fellow villagers."
Xu Shu smiled and said: "If Bo Gongruo goes, Qianwei will be settled!"
It turns out that the Zhang family belongs to a wealthy family in Jianwei. Zhang Yi's great-great-grandfather once served as Sikong, and his great-grandfather also served as a prefect. He was quite famous in Wuyang and even Jianwei. With the help of the Zhang family, it was easy to capture the city.
Liu Pan was overjoyed and sent Zhang Yi to meet Gan Ning in the army. He would act according to the opportunity and pacify Qianwei as soon as possible.
At the same time, Huang Zhong and Yan Yan also led troops to Niuchang County, which is located at the junction of Shu County and Guanghan County and straddles the Tuojiang River waterway, which can lead directly to Chengdu.
Looking at the turbulent river, Huang Zhong said with emotion: "This is the last city left in Qianwei!"
Yan Yan sighed: "I have come here to look for the wind and surrender, and I have never fought. It really seems like you and I are here for retirement."
Huang Zhong laughed and said: "This also shows that General Yan has high moral character and is respected by everyone. This is the so-called tiger man's majesty!"
The two of them laughed, and before they knew it, they had arrived at the county seat. The front had already been reported, and they closed the city gate to defend. Yan Yan was still at the front. Huang Zhong led the army behind, and the troops went to the bottom of the city to form a formation.
Yan Yan stepped forward on his horse and said loudly: "This is Yan Yan. Now that General Liu has united his forces to stir up the Han Dynasty and fight against rebellion, I surrender, how much more can you be equal?"
In the past, after shouting these words, the county magistrate would surrender to the city, but the time would vary.
Just as he was waiting for a reply, he saw a man sticking his head out and yelling: "A barn-bearded old thief, a handsome man, a man who has betrayed his master like a bereaved dog, how can he have the dignity to bark like this?"
