After Cao Cao was able to walk independently, Zhang He's burden was greatly reduced.
The two fled all the way, day and night, and finally saw the city wall of Yecheng before the sun set the next day.
With anxiety and excitement, Cao Cao and Zhang He quickly approached the city.
If there is a banner with the word Wei floating on Ye City, then everything will be fine.
If the flags on Ye City were changed to Chinese characters, Cao Cao would turn around and run away.
After such a long time, who can guarantee that Liu Zhang did not take the opportunity to capture Yecheng.
Due to the darkness, the situation on the city wall could no longer be seen clearly.
As they approached, Zhang He called to Cao Cao.
"King Wei!"
Cao Cao happened to be very tired from traveling, so he stopped to take a breath.
"What's the matter?"
"King Wei, if Yecheng is occupied by Liu Zhang, what should we do?"
Zhang He's words hit Cao Cao's chest like a heavy hammer.
what to do?
This is something that Cao Cao has thought hard about, and it is also something that Cao Cao deliberately avoided.
However, I spent the whole day and night without any solution, let alone figuring out what to do.
On the contrary, Yecheng was still in his hands, and Cao Cao had figured out what to do.
"General Zhang, what do you think? What should I do?"
Zhang He opened his mouth but did not dare to speak.
In his opinion, it’s time to surrender!
Everyone knew there was no chance of victory.
Instead of struggling to the death, it is better to surrender as soon as possible and win leniency from Liu Zhang.
It might as well give people like them a way to survive.
Just like when Zhang He surrendered to Cao Cao!
However, Zhang He didn't dare to say it.
"King Wei, the last general is stupid and ignorant."
"Why..."
Cao Cao sighed.
"I don't blame you, I don't know what to do."
"However, even if Yecheng is lost, Bingzhou is still in Xiahou Yuan's hands, and part of Qingzhou is in Cao Ren's hands, I still have a way to retreat."
Zhang He frowned.
"King Wei, Bingzhou and Qingzhou are connected by Jizhou. Once Yecheng is lost, Jizhou will not be protected! In that case, choosing one is equivalent to giving up one!"
"How can I not know, but what can I do!"
Cao Cao was holding back his anger. He felt more uncomfortable than anyone else.
If a state is thrown away, Cao Cao feels more distressed than anyone else!
But what if we don’t do this?
"King Wei, I'm afraid Qingzhou won't be able to bear it if it's not dangerous."
Cao Cao nodded.
"If you go to Qingzhou, then gather your troops and flee to Bohai County. If that doesn't work, retreat to Youzhou."
Zhang He felt depressed after hearing this.
What's the difference between retreating to Youzhou and lingering?
After Youzhou, where else can we retreat?
"King Wei, why don't you consider merging the state? Huguan is there to resist, isn't it...?"
"No!"
Cao Cao shook his head firmly.
"Liu Zhang had already sent troops from Hedong and Hanoi to attack Bingzhou in two groups. Now Huguan must be invaded by a large army!"
"If I go to Bingzhou, I'm afraid I'll be captured by Liu Zhang before I get there."
Cao Cao's bottom line is that he can no longer be a prisoner!
If there is no other way, Cao Cao would rather kill himself!
No matter what, the last time he was captured was the last time Cao Cao lived!
"King Wei, have you ever thought about..."
"shut up!"
Before Zhang He could finish speaking, Cao Cao shouted loudly.
Cao Cao knew exactly what Zhang He was going to say.
Surrender!
How could Cao Cao surrender to Liu Zhang when he didn't even take prisoners?
Zhang He lowered his head and said nothing more.
It was just a test, but with such a big reaction, how could I continue to speak?
"Why..."
Cao Cao sighed and looked at Zhang He with complicated eyes.
"Junyi, you and Gu have been together for a long time, right?"
Zhang He nodded mechanically.
"Ever since the Battle of Guandu, the last general has been following the King of Wei."
Cao Cao patted Zhang He on the shoulder.
"Jun Yi, over the years, you have worked hard for Gu An, through life and death, Gu Du has seen it."
"You are still able to protect me here when life and death are at stake. You are commendable for your loyalty and bravery!"
Zhang He bowed his hands and bowed.
"The King of Wei is so complimentary. This is what a general should do."
"No!"
Cao Cao please shake your head.
"Jun Yi, I am very happy that you can send me here. It is difficult for the situation to change significantly in the future."
"Perhaps it won't be long before your hometown, Hejian, will also have a banner with Chinese characters."
Zhang He didn't speak and listened silently.
After a long time, Cao Cao spoke again.
"Jun Yi, go ahead and pursue your future."
Zhang He raised his head, full of surprise.
Unexpectedly, the selfish Cao Cao could actually think of him!
"King Wei, the last general..."
“Jun Yi, there’s no need to say more, these are all from Gu De’s heart!”
Zhang He hesitated.
This idea arose in my mind as early as after the 200,000-strong army was wiped out.
At some point, Zhang He even thought about killing Cao Cao to receive the credit!
But Liu Zhang took the initiative to release Cao Cao. How could he want Zhang He to kill Cao Cao?
Liu Zhang must have his own purpose.
Killing Cao Cao will ruin things!
Zhang He knew this very well.
Since he couldn't be killed and wanted to defect, he had to go and defect himself.
But can this be reused by Liu Zhang?
Extremely difficult!
People who betray their master generally don’t have a good look on them.
What's more, he betrayed his master for the second time!
Therefore, abandoning Cao Cao and joining Liu Zhang was not a wise path at all.
But if I don't go to Liu Zhang, where else can I go?
Is it possible to let Zhang He go back to farming?
How could Zhang He, who was also a general and had been on the battlefield for decades, fall so low?
For Zhang He, there was actually no way out.
Since you don't accept ordinary life, you can only fight to the death.
Cao Cao is the only choice.
"Is this how the King of Wei views his general?"
Zhang He's question made Cao Cao's eyes light up.
"Jun Yi, what are you doing?"
"King Wei, is Zhang He especially a person who is greedy for life and afraid of death?"
Zhang He knelt down on one knee and bowed at Cao Cao's feet.
"Thanks to King Wei for his kindness, Zhang He has nothing to repay!"
"No matter what lies ahead is a mountain of swords and a sea of fire, Zhang He will never frown! He would rather die than serve the King of Wei!"
Cao Cao was stunned and moved beyond words.
Taking the initiative to let Zhang He leave was also a helpless move.
It is better than being captured by Zhang He and presented to Liu Zhang.
I didn’t expect that Zhang He would be so loyal and follow him to such an extent!
Cao Cao was full of regret and secretly cursed himself for not knowing talents!
"Jun Yi is loyal and righteous, so lonely... so lonely...!"
After hesitating for a long time, Cao Cao didn't say a word.
I was so excited that I didn’t know how to express it in words.
After thinking for a long time, Cao Cao finally thought of a way.
"Jun Yi, I will make you the general of the rear today! After defeating Liu, there will be rewards!"
