Yan Yu was stunned for a while. After he came to his senses, he said, "Lu Shijun, your Majesty definitely doesn't mean this."
"really?"
Lu Xuan looked at Yan Yu with his eyes like a knife.
Yan Yu felt even more uneasy as Lu Xuan stared at him. Under Lu Xuan's aura, Yan Yu did not dare to look into Lu Xuan's eyes. He lowered his head slightly and explained again: "Lu Shijun, the king has no other thoughts."
"Whether it means this or not, it doesn't really matter."
Lu Xuan's voice came again.
Yan Yu was even more panicked and at a loss.
He regretted coming as an envoy. He felt like a small boat in the river, about to be capsized at any time.
Lu Xuan continued: "Go back and tell Yan Baihu that it is impossible for him to want to fight me and surrender to preserve his retreat. I gave him a chance to live, and if he doesn't cherish it, then he will wait to die."
Yan Yu felt Lu Xuan's aura and said quickly: "I will convey the words of Lu Shijun word for word."
He didn't dare to stay and left in a hurry.
Lu Xuan looked at Kuai Liang on the side and chuckled: "Mr. Kuai, although Yan Baihu is cruel and cruel, he is also smart, and he actually thought of a way to calm people's hearts with the help of a bet. When the people under his command learned about the bet, At least I won’t go against him.”
"Now that I have rejected his bet, I have cut off Yan Baihu's desire, which means that I have cut off Yan Baihu's subordinates' desire to surrender together. Do you think the people under his command will rebel if they think Yan Baihu will be defeated?"
Kuai Liang replied: "Beizhi feels that there is a high possibility of rebellion or internal strife, so Beizhi has another idea."
Lu Xuandao: "What do you think?"
Kuai Liang said: "Before Yan Yu arrived, when we were on our way, Yan Baihu's aide Tang Chang sent a letter telling us about Yan Baihu's situation. This man has turned to the lord."
"So, I plan to have someone contact him and let him take the lead in leading the rebellion."
"The previous three-pronged strategy focused on disintegrating Yan Baihu's military morale. Now that the goal has been achieved, it is natural for someone to take action."
Kuai Liang said: "Our people are on their way quickly. We must seize the time to notify Tang Chang and arrange everything to kill Yan Baihu."
Lu Xuan shook his head and said: "Yan Baihu's confidants like Tang Chang took the initiative to send letters of surrender. This situation makes people sigh. People like Yan Baihu are the kings of monkeys without tigers in the mountains."
Kuai Liang said: "My lord is right, there are no tigers in the mountains. Yan Baihu does not know how to govern the place, does not restrain the soldiers, does not strengthen himself, and only knows how to drink and do evil. If such a person can gain a foothold, it will be a joke."
Lu Xuandao: "That's right, let's make arrangements."
"Here!"
Kuai Liang nodded.
After he gave the order, a sentry rushed ahead to deliver the news.
The army accelerated and rushed towards Wucheng County.
While Lu Xuan was on his way to Wucheng County, Yan Yu returned to Wucheng County first.
When Yan Yu saw Yan Baihu, he looked a little frightened and uneasy, and said quickly: "Your Majesty, Lu Xuan refuses your bet, saying that a battle will determine life and death, and life and death will be determined by God."
Yan Baihu was also stunned for a moment.
He was confused.
It was even more difficult to understand that his proposed bet was also an opportunity for Lu Xuan. If Lu Xuan's eight hundred soldiers defeated him, he would surrender.
However, Lu Xuan actually disagreed.
Lu Xuan's refusal cut off Yan Baihu's retreat. When the news came out, people would definitely be panicked.
Yan Baihu could not stabilize the morale of the army.
Yan Yu continued: "One more thing, I told you about the king's bet, and Lu Xuan directly revealed the king's mind, saying that the purpose of the king's bet was to kill him while he won. The king said Only the king’s confidants know this. Now that the news has reached Lu Xuan’s ears, it means someone has betrayed him.”
Yan Baihu was terrified inside.
Someone under his command colluded with Lu Xuan.
Yan Baihu clenched his fists, with a ruthless look in his eyes, and said: "These people are looking for death, and I will help them. Kill them first to cut off future troubles, and then fight Lu Xuan. If we are really defeated, we will evacuate Wucheng County."
Yan Yu said: "The king is wise."
Just as Yan Baihu was about to give the order, he heard a loud shout. The soldiers ran into the hall and shouted: "Your Majesty, it's not good. Tang Chang led his people to rebel. He gathered the generals in the army and rushed into the palace. "
"Puch!"
An arrow shot out and hit the soldier's back.
The soldier screamed and fell down.
Yan Baihu looked up and saw the people brought in by Tang Chang.
Yan Baihu's eyes were sharp and he said angrily: "Tang Chang, I treat you well, why do you want to betray me? Luo Dayan, Cao Shangfei, Wang Gao, you are the old people who are following me, and you are enjoying the hot drinks with me. Yes, why did you also betray me?"
Tang Chang looked confident and said: "If the king works hard and wins the support of the people, we can fight to the death. However, if the people's support is not there and the soldiers flee, you still want to play tricks and you are seeking death. Lu Xuan has rejected your bet. I am determined." If my heart wants to kill you, is it possible for us to die with you?"
"Please, Your Majesty, die."
Tang Chang's voice echoed in the hall.
"You bastard, traitor, and thief, you don't deserve a good death, I'm going to kill you..."
Yan Baihu rushed towards Tang Chang.
Tang Chang waved his hand, and the archers who followed him fired their arrows. One after another, Yan Baihu was shot into a sieve. Yan Baihu's burly body fell to the ground with a crash, his eyes showing deep reluctance.
Tang Chang walked up and saw the dead Yan Baihu, and then looked at Yan Yu who was shot to death together, and a smile flashed in his eyes.
It's done!
Not in vain, he took the initiative to send someone to deliver the letter, expressing his intention of surrender.
Tang Chang regained his composure in an instant, looked at all the generals, and ordered: "Everyone, Yan Baihu is dead. Let's go to the north gate to greet Ambassador Lu."
Everyone listened to Tang Chang.
It's not that Tang Chang has high prestige, it's because Tang Chang was a scholar and had ideas.
Moreover, this was organized under the leadership of Tang Chang.
Tang Chang took his people to the north gate and waited. Not long after, Tang Chang saw a huge team coming on the official road.
After confirming that it was Lu Xuan's team, Tang Chang hurriedly rushed forward, came to the front of Lu Xuan, bowed and said: "The sinner Tang Chang, please pay homage to Lu Shijun. Now that Yan Baihu has been executed, please invite Lu Shijun to enter the city."
Lu Xuan nodded and said with approval: "Tang Chang, you did a good job."
Tang Chang said: "Thank you very much, Mr. Lu."
Lu Xuan said directly: "You killed Yan Baihu and completed the task I gave you. I always keep my promises, so I will reward you with a thousand gold coins and let you serve as the magistrate of Wucheng County. However, I remind you, It's different when you're an official. Everything you say and do is bound by laws, and any violation will be punished."
"thump!"
Tang Chang knelt down excitedly.
He never thought about the reward at all. What he did was actually just to protect himself.
However, Lu Xuan still kept his promise.
Tang Chang knelt his head on the ground and said loudly: "Please rest assured that I, Tang Chang, cannot manage Wucheng County well. Come and see me."
Lu Xuan said: "I'll wait and see."
Lu Xuan waved his hand, and Huang Zhong took over Yan Baihu's generals and soldiers. These people must be reorganized and re-selected at the same time. Those who are suitable as soldiers will be kept, and those who are not suitable will be reorganized into households.
The army took control of Wucheng County, and Lu Xuancai led the army into the city and temporarily stationed in the city.
On the same day, Tang Chang asked Lu Xuan for instructions, saying that he was prepared to reduce taxes, exempt from corvee, and open warehouses to help the people in Wucheng County.
Yan Baihu had a lot of food in Wucheng County and robbed the people.
The common people are suffering, but Yan Baihu is not suffering.
Opening warehouses to provide relief to the people can appease people's hearts.
Lu Xuan agreed to Tang Chang's arrangement and allowed Tang Chang to govern. Lu Xuan temporarily rested his army in Wucheng County and asked Huang Zhong to reorganize his troops.
While Lu Xuan was resting, Gu Yong came.
Gu Yong entered the Chinese army's tent. After seeing Lu Xuan, he eagerly reported: "My Lord, after the spring, Cao Cao led troops to continue to attack Xuzhou. Chenliu Prefect Zhang Miao and Chen Gong joined forces to rebel against Cao Cao and welcome Lu Bu into Yanzhou. Yanzhou All counties surrendered to Lu Bu one after another. Cao Cao became a candle in the wind and could be extinguished at any time."
