Cao Ying outside the city.
Cao Ang, Zhao Yun, Gan Ning, and Xu Chu were gathering at the Chinese army camp.
Although their expressions were calm, their anxious eyes and occasional listening attentively exposed the tension in their hearts.
"Why do you think my eldest brother has to take this risk himself?"
Xu Chu muttered,
"Can't you just send someone there?"
"Brother, didn't I say that Jia Xu is a smart man? If he sends just one person randomly, he might not be able to convince him, so he has to go in person."
Zhao Yun on the side explained.
Xu Chu sighed and said bitterly,
"If there is any danger to my brother, I will definitely chop off the heads of Zhang Xiu and Jia Xu!"
"Brother Zhongkang doesn't need to take action, I will take care of it!"
Gan Ning also snorted coldly.
At this moment, a hearty laughter came,
"Who are you going to kill?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Ling strode in and looked at them with a smile.
"teacher!"
"Brother!"
"Brother Yang!"
Everyone in the tent was stunned for a moment, then rushed forward excitedly.
"Teacher, it's great that you can come back safe and sound!"
Seeing Yang Ling safe and sound, Cao Ang felt a big stone fall in his heart.
Even if he failed to capture Wancheng, he didn't want Yang Ling to be in any danger!
After all, Yang Ling is as important as a million-strong army!
"Don't worry, I'm fine!"
Feeling everyone's concern for him, Yang Ling felt warm in his heart and said with a smile,
"Not only that, I also convinced Jia Xu and he agreed to persuade Zhang Xiu to surrender!"
"real?"
Cao Ang and others were immediately overjoyed.
"Can I still lie to you?"
Yang Ling smiled and sat down on the cave, picked up a cup of tea and took a sip.
"I believe it won't be long before Zhang Xiu will send someone to deliver the letter."
Although it was unclear about the conversation between Jia Xu and Zhang Xiu, Yang Ling still had great confidence in Jia Xu.
If even Zhang Xiu can't be convinced, then Jia Xu is still a poisonous person in vain!
as expected.
Not long after Yang Ling talked with Cao Ang and others, several soldiers led Zhang Xiu's envoy to come.
What he expressed was very clear, Zhang Xiu was willing to surrender at the expense of the city!
Yang Ling and Cao Ang had a conversation with the envoy, and finally decided that tomorrow afternoon, Zhang Xiu would open the city gate and surrender to Cao Jun!
…
The next day.
After lunch, Cao Jun formed an array on the banks of the Feishui River outside Wancheng.
After a while, Wancheng's city gate slowly opened, and a group of people walked out of the city.
The leader is Zhang Xiu.
I saw him pretending to be tied up with a rope and walking towards Cao Ang with a guilty look on his face.
"General Sin has met Mr. Zixiu!"
Without waiting for Cao Ang to reply, Zhang Xiu turned to Jia Xu and said,
"Mr. Wenhe, please return the things to Mr. Zixiu quickly."
Jia Xu on the side stepped forward and respectfully raised Zhang Xiu's seal ribbon.
These were all awarded to his uncle Zhang Ji by the imperial court, and after Zhang Ji's death, he inherited them as a matter of course.
"What does General Zhang Xiu mean?"
Cao Ang hurriedly stepped forward, untied the rope from Zhang Xiu's body, and said with a smile,
"You are a general of the imperial court, and this time you have found your way back. That's great! Just let the past be bygones."
As he spoke, he took the seal ribbon away from Jia Xu's hand and stuffed it into Zhang Xiu's arms.
"Young Master's magnanimity really moved Xiu!"
Zhang Xiu said and wanted to kneel down again.
Cao Ang also stretched out his hand to stop him.
The two pretended to be affectionate and after some polite exchanges, Zhang Xiu took the initiative to lead Cao Ang's horse.
The group of people headed towards the city and sat down in the lobby of the county government office.
Jia Xu looked intently, but did not see Chen Jinnan.
He couldn't help but have some doubts in his heart.
From the conversation last night, it can be seen that Chen Jinnan is a quick thinker and is by no means an ordinary person.
But why are you not here today?
Was he busy with other things, or did Cao Ang not want to take him out?
However, Jia Xu was not a nosy person, so he didn't say anything and just sat quietly.
After everyone exchanged greetings, Cao Ang smiled and said,
"Don't worry, General Zhang Xiu. After this matter is over, I will definitely write a letter to my father and reward you heavily."
"Thank you, sir!"
Zhang Xiu was overjoyed when he heard this, and the worries in his heart disappeared without a trace!
In order to celebrate today's event, Zhang Xiu specially set up a dinner to entertain Cao Ang and his party.
However, it was still early. After the meeting, Cao Ang and others returned to the residence arranged by Zhang Xiu.
Yang Ling has been waiting here for a long time.
"Teacher, everything goes well today!"
As soon as Cao Ang saw him, he smiled excitedly and said,
"To be able to capture Wancheng this time, the teacher is indispensable!"
This time troops were sent to resist Zhang Xiu, but this was the first time Cao Ang led troops in battle.
Being able to easily capture Wancheng without any bloodshed is a great achievement!
Although it was Yang Ling's help, his father would definitely be impressed by him!
"You're welcome, Mr. Zixiu."
Yang Ling chuckled and winked at him.
"This is all your fault, understand?"
Cao Ang understood what he meant immediately.
Hey, I am a teacher everywhere, but I don’t like to show off.
All the credit goes to others!
“Students understand!”
"That's good."
Yang Ling nodded and asked,
"Since Zhang Xiu sincerely surrenders, why don't you just take over Wancheng?"
"The student just wants to make Zhang Xiu feel at ease."
Cao Ang replied.
Yang Ling pondered for a moment, nodded and said,
"All right."
In fact, there is nothing wrong with Cao Ang doing this.
Zhang Xiu sincerely surrenders. If Cao Ang forces his military power with Wancheng, it will only make him uneasy and may cause complications.
But Yang Ling was familiar with the Three Kingdoms and knew that in history, Boss Cao was too generous to Zhang Xiu and did not relinquish his military power, which ultimately led to the defeat of Feishui and the death of Dian Wei and Cao Ang in battle.
Fortunately, Cao Ang now has his own help.
Reversing his fate so that he doesn't end up dead!
Thinking of this, Yang Ling asked,
"Master Zixiu, Zhang Xiu has an aunt named Zou, do you know?"
Cao Ang was stunned, not expecting Yang Ling to suddenly bring up this topic.
"It seems there is, right? What's the matter, teacher?"
"This woman must not move, do you understand what I mean?"
Yang Ling warned.
Cao Ang felt a little baffled, but he still said honestly,
"Students know!"
"I'm going to rest for a while first."
Yang Ling stretched and left.
Only Cao Ang was left confused.
At this moment, Xu Chu led a young man into the lobby and saluted Cao Ang.
"Master Zixiu!"
"Cousin!"
Only then did Cao Ang wake up, nodded and said,
"General Zhongkang, Anmin, you are here!"
The young man who followed Xu Zhu was Cao Anmin, Cao Cao's nephew and Cao Ang's cousin.
He had a good relationship with Cao Ang, and Cao Ang took him with him as his right-hand man when he went on an expedition.
"What are you thinking about, cousin? Why are you so lost in thought?"
Cao Angmin said curiously.
