The early morning sun shines through the mist on the streets of Xinxi City, illuminating the chaos caused by the night attack.
The buildings in the city were in dilapidated condition, the walls collapsed, and the streets were littered with weapons, rubble, and dust.
The charred wood gave off a faint smell of burnt smoke, creating a desolate scene.
The aftermath of last night has dissipated, but the residents in the city were still awakened by the sudden attack. They walked out of their houses with frightened faces, and their eyes revealed worries about their unknown fate.
Some people hurriedly packed up their belongings, while others stopped in front of the damaged walls and looked helplessly ahead.
The Han army in the city was cleaning up the mess. They wore damaged armor and had firm eyes. However, they had been fighting all night and had not slept all night, so there was still a look of fatigue on their faces.
Two faded flags hang on the remaining city walls. The larger one clearly reads: Liu Zi, King of Hanzhong.
The small tooth flag reads: General Zhao of the Yi Army.
Several soldiers were working urgently to put out the fire and repair the city wall.
In the city, some people gathered together to share their terrifying experiences last night.
The children tightly grasped the hands of their elders, and their innocent eyes revealed fear of the unknown.
There was chaos at the city gate. The major disturbances in the city had been eliminated, but small disturbances still occurred. The Han army had to seal the city gate again.
Avoid small messes turning into big messes,
Although the early morning sunshine is still so gentle, there is an atmosphere of tension and uneasiness in the city.
The destruction and fear caused by the night attack made the residents of Xinxi City feel the shadow of war.
"We will never move away. We are new people in life and ghosts in death!"
"We Runan people will never go to Jingzhou to be dogs!"
"A scar the size of a bowl won't be able to fall off my head, I'm afraid of an egg!"
...
In Xinxi City, people gathered on the streets to express their dissatisfaction and anger emotionally.
They do not want to be moved or leave their hometown. This land is already their home and they have deep feelings for it.
In particular, some young and strong people stood up and stood in front of the crowd with anger and firm belief, shouting slogans of resistance.
The swords in their hands shone with cold light, reflecting their determination.
Gold silver nest nest as their own kennel.
Aren't you going to be humiliated by leaving your homeland?
Don’t go!
Don’t go!
Even if you die, you won’t go!
"The policy of relocation has not yet been decided. Please calm down and don't make any mistakes."
"Those who dare to cause chaos will be killed without mercy!"
"Take another step forward and try?"
...
Some Han soldiers tried to maintain order and persuade the people to calm down, but they seemed helpless in the face of the angry people.
Some people were so excited that they even rushed forward desperately and fought against the Han soldiers with swords. The scene was extremely tense.
There was a tense atmosphere in Xinxi City, people's emotions were high, and anger filled the air.
The chaos in the streets, angry shouts, and the clash of swords intertwined into a chaotic scene.
The situation in the city was difficult to calm down for a while, and the conflicts between the two sides gradually escalated, plunging the entire city into chaos.
"enough!"
A loud roar came, and the people on the street suddenly stopped talking.
Zhao Yun rides a tall white horse and wears silver-white armor. He really looks like a celestial being.
The spear in his hand was stained with blood, and he looked like he was the master of war and killing!
"I am Changshan Zhao Zilong, why are you in trouble?"
The young man who was pointed at a spear and held a sword in his hand got the courage from nowhere and shouted: "If you want to move us to Jingzhou, bah! There is no door! If you want to move us, you might as well kill us directly." It’s over!”
Relocation?
Zhao Yun was immediately confused.
"When did I say I was going to relocate?"
The young man holding the sword said: "How many people were captured by the Jingzhou soldiers to cause harm to Runan County? Don't I know? My second uncle and his family were all captured. Now their life or death is uncertain. Now they want to arrest me? How can I Can you be captured without hesitation?"
Zhao Yun stood in Xinxi City, looking firmly at the people around him, feeling a little heavy in his heart.
He knew that the hearts of the people at this moment were full of uneasiness and fear, and he needed to use words and actions to appease them and let them build trust in the Han army.
perhaps...
His Highness had never thought about capturing Runan before, so he could plunder it. Now that the city has been captured, the people are really furious.
Zhao Yun waved his hand, patted his chest and shouted:
"Everyone, the Han army will not move you. The people of Xinxi City are all subjects of the Han family! We are here to protect you and defend this land.
Han thieves are rampant, and my king is Queen Jing of Zhongshan. He has been to Runan before. Now that we are here, your home will be protected by us and no one will come to intrude again. "
Zhao Yun's voice resounded throughout the city, like warm sunshine, conveying his promise gently but firmly.
His words were full of sincerity and power, which gradually calmed down the mood of many people.
They looked at Zhao Yun with a mixture of awe and suspicion, but Zhao Yun's heartfelt words moved the people present.
In addition, the banner of the Han Dynasty still has weight in the hearts of the people.
What Cao, what Wei?
We are a man of great rank!
In addition, the name of Liu Bei, the King of Hanzhong, was indeed resounding and many people had heard of it. For a time, the people actually settled down.
certainly...
Zhao Yun didn't just make empty promises, his actions had already proven his determination.
"Open the city gate. If you don't believe me, you can leave Xinxi. If you believe me, your family members and property will be safe. After we captured the city last night, did I send troops to plunder it? Everyone, please rest assured. "
The people watched the city gate being opened and listened to Zhao Yun's words. The city returned to calm, and the uneasiness in their hearts gradually dissipated.
"Everyone, an announcement will be made in the city soon. Announcement in the city that our Han army is a righteous force and will never act like Han thieves!"
After finishing speaking, Zhao Yun pointed to the young man holding the sword in front of him and said: "I want to recruit the young men of Runan to form an army to guard Runan County. If you don't believe it, I will fight with you. Who dares to move away your people?" , you can use your weapons to kill him!"
Zhao Yun's voice became firmer, and his eyes swept over the many people, with strength and tolerance, as if conveying a kind of faith, a reassuring faith.
After saying these words, everyone in the city was convinced.
Bang~
Bang~
Bang~
At this moment in the city, the people of Xinxi City who originally wanted to resist desperately threw their weapons on the ground.
"I want to join the army!"
"I am willing to follow the general!"
...
"Okay, okay."
Zhao Yun was also quite happy.
He didn't have many troops to begin with, but it would be great if he could replenish his troops now.
Even if he could only defend the city, it would save him a lot of manpower.
"Today, a commander from the army will come to recruit soldiers. Please go home and prepare yourself."
A great chaos was instantly eliminated due to the appearance of Zhao Yun.
"General, you have just made your promise. What if His Highness still wants to relocate the people of Xinxi City?"
Vice General Zhao Yun asked with some worry.
"Since I can make this promise, I will naturally fulfill it. His Highness robbed the people of Runan before, because he did not want to run Runan. Now that Runan has the possibility of being captured, naturally he will not move the people again. , Your Highness is such a smart person, there is no need to worry about this matter, I will write to Your Highness and explain the details."
Having said this, the deputy general had no choice but to accept the order.
"Then Li Ji has promised me to surrender the other counties. This guy is such a fool. I don't have any hope for him. If Anyang City can be surrendered, that will be enough. You lead the army and follow Li Ji. Anyang, it would be best if it works, but it doesn’t matter if it doesn’t.”
"promise!"
The deputy general immediately took the order.
Once this war begins, preparations must begin on all fronts.
Wei army goes south?
It seems that it is not impossible for Cao Pi to stop dealing with Zang Ba and Sun Quan and turn his guns towards them.
Nowadays, it's better to be cautious.
...
now.
In Xiyang City.
The Wei Army's grain transport team is continuously transporting three hundred carts of grain and grass to Xiyang City.
Fei Yi stepped forward to inspect the bag of medium-grain grass and found that although it was all mixed rice and not polished rice, there was no problem with the quality.
At least it can be used as military rations.
"Sir, how are you? The food and grass have been delivered. How can we be sincere about Wei?"
"Hahaha~"
Fei Yi covered his short beard on his chin and said with a smile: "My Highness is aware of the envoy's sincerity and has invited the envoy to enter the city to discuss the next matters."
The King of Wei's envoy still doesn't know the news about the destruction of Xinxi City.
Discussing things?
"If this matter...can't be discussed tomorrow, it won't be too late."
The envoy of the King of Wei, who was completely unaware of the destruction of Xinxi City, was still thinking of stalling for time.
"Today's discussion is not about cutting five cities, but other important matters. Envoy, please."
Anything else important?
Besides cutting off five cities, are there any other important matters that you want to discuss with him?
Could it be that...
The envoy of King Wei’s eyes lit up!
Is it that Liu Gongsi, the crown prince of Hanzhong, is preparing to send troops to attack Jiangdong?
If so...
Then I really need to go to Haosheng to discuss it!
Seeing the Wei King's envoy excitedly walking into the city, Fei Yi shook his head slightly and said, "Send the grain and grass to the camp outside the city."
After giving instructions on the matter, he followed the King of Wei's envoy to the government office in the city.
now.
The lobby of the government office in Xiyang City.
The envoy of King Wei entered the hall and quickly saluted Liu Chan.
"Foreign envoy, pay homage to His Highness."
After paying their respects, the envoy of King Wei couldn't help but look up at Liu Chan and took a sneak peek.
He really couldn't help it. Liu Chan looked really good at this moment!
Liu Chan, wearing armor, stood on the main seat in the hall, full of unparalleled heroic spirit.
His figure is as tall and straight as a sharp sword, his face is extremely handsome, his facial features are well-defined, especially his deep eyes, which shine with a sharp light, as if they can see through everything. The high nose bridge and strong jaw line outline his masculine beauty.
The black hair is flowing, gently flying in the breeze, and the few strands of hair on the forehead are dancing, revealing a hint of unruly and handsomeness.
What a beautiful boy!
"Please get up."
Liu Chan held the sword in his hand and finally packed his luggage. He looked like he was going out to fight.
"Your Highness is wearing strong armor. Could it be that he is going to send troops to fight?"
Liu Chan looked at the envoy of King Wei in front of him with a smile, nodded, and said, "I really want to lead the army."
"Attack Jiangdong?"
Liu Chan shook his head and said, "Attack Runan."
Attack Runan?
The smile on King Wei's envoy's face suddenly disappeared, and his face turned as pale as gold paper.
"What does His Highness mean by this? Are you just looking for my happiness?"
Liu Chan didn't hide it from him.
"Last night, I ordered General Zhao Yun of the Yi Army to lead his troops across the Huaihe River to attack Xinxi at night. Now Xinxi City is in my possession!"
"What?"
When the envoy of the King of Wei heard the news about Zhao Yun's successful sneak attack, his expression suddenly changed, showing an expression of shock.
He originally came here with full confidence, hoping to bring some good news, but now he got the completely opposite news, which shocked and caught him off guard.
"This...this is impossible!"
There was a hint of disbelief in his eyes. He could not imagine that Zhao Yun could successfully raid Xinxi and take control of the city in such a short period of time.
This means that the situation has changed dramatically.
A deep anxiety arose in the envoy's heart. He realized that this news would have a significant impact on the plans and situation of Wei's southern expedition against Zang Ba and Sun Quan.
In just a few breaths, countless thoughts emerged from his mind.
He was thinking nervously about how to respond next and how to report this jaw-dropping news to King Wei.
At this moment, he felt unprecedented pressure. He needed to take action as soon as possible to appease Wei's uneasy mood at home and abroad. At the same time, he also needed to quickly report the actual situation to the King of Wei so that appropriate countermeasures could be taken.
"Your Highness's cunning is far beyond my expectation. I actually believed your words!"
To deal with a smart man like the Crown Prince of Hanzhong, he hoped to use a delaying tactic to retain him.
Now it’s time to steal the chicken but lose the rice.
After hearing such news, the envoy of King Wei no longer wanted to stay here.
He wants to take advantage of the uncertain situation in Runan to stabilize Runan County!
"The envoy bids farewell!"
He also bowed to Liu Chan directly and perfunctorily, and was about to leave. Unexpectedly, the two axemen at the door of the main hall swung their axes horizontally to prevent him from leaving the hall.
"Does your Highness still want to kill me?"
"hehe."
Liu Chan chuckled and said, "I never meant that."
"Then why don't you let me go?"
The envoy of King Wei was so angry that he wanted to burst into flames, and his tone became more and more irritable.
"I know your lord's situation. If you still want to attack me, wouldn't it be a three-front war? Your Wei State is willing to send 300 carts of food and grass. Your sincerity is sufficient. The five-city treaty promised before can be negotiated now. Anyang, Xinxi, Yi Yang, Qisi, and Yangquan. What do I want from the land of these five counties?"
It was obviously a sneak attack first, but now you dare to say that you abide by the covenant?
"Your Highness made a sneak attack last night. Wasn't it a betrayal of the alliance?"
Liu Chan shook his head and said: "This is your plan to slow down the army! If I don't launch an army, how can I get these five cities? Are you really willing to give me five cities?"
Soldiers are crafty.
The envoy of the King of Wei really felt this strange word in the case of Liu Gongsi, the crown prince of Hanzhong.
After the sneak attack, you still dare to say that you didn't betray your alliance?
It was so plausible that for a moment, he didn't even know how to refute it.
It’s his mother’s fault!
I have never seen such a shameless person!
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