With Fu Shiren surrendering Kaicheng without firing an arrow, Lu Meng's goal had been halfway accomplished.
He was full of confidence in this operation. Mi Fang and Fu Shiren had so many tricks in their hands that they could no longer surrender.
And if they take ten thousand steps back, even if they really repent before the battle and refuse to surrender.
Lu Meng secretly sneered and said to himself: "This time my lord is trying to capture Jingzhou with all his strength, and with the cooperation of Cao Wei, how can it be saved by the two of you guarding two cities?"
But when he faced Fu Shiren, his smile became very sincere and friendly: "The general's move has prevented the public security and common people from being exposed to the disaster of war. It is really a move of great wisdom and kindness. Meng, I would like to thank the general for this."
After saying that, he bowed to Fu Shiren and made a big salute. After getting up, he smiled again and said, "When we arrive at Jiangling in a while, I hope the general can persuade Yu Mi Fang to think of the people and not to use weapons rashly."
"You lied...!" Fu Shiren was shocked and angry when he found out that he had been deceived. Only half of the words came out, and he couldn't speak anymore like a deflated ball.
Now that things have come to this, what else can be said? Even if he didn't lie to himself, is there any other choice?
It's just a matter of time.
Lü Meng left 3,000 men to garrison the public security, took the general Fu Shiren with him, and the fleet quickly sailed to Jiangling...
In Jiangling City.
"Quick, hurry up, hurry up, Dongwu Lu Meng is coming!"
"Go this way quickly and take refuge in Beicheng."
"Don't be crowded. Everyone can get in. Don't be crowded."
The effective early warning radius of the beacon is about 10 miles. The beacon smoke alarm along the river is not for Guan Yu's army, which is still 500 miles away.
Instead, it was shown to the Jiangling and Public Security Guards.
But if the garrison in the city knows that an enemy is coming, but still has no intention of holding on, does it also lose its meaning...?
Perhaps this is true for the police, but it is different in Jiangling.
After receiving the beacon warning at this time, Jiangling officials at all levels who had been prepared took action.
Their most critical task is to evacuate the gentry and common people from the south city to the north city.
This is not too difficult. In the new city in the south, markets account for a large proportion, and a large number of officials, gentry and common people live mainly in the north city.
Moreover, due to the rumors prevalent in Jiangling City, as soon as the people heard that it was Lu Meng of Dongwu who was coming, they followed the order without hesitation and began to move.
They took their families with them, took only valuables and food rations, and moved them to Beicheng for centralized resettlement.
Mi Fang did not interfere in this matter. Important places such as arsenals and granaries were located in the North City, and the garrison guards at these important places and various city gates were all his trusted aides.
They all benefited from his corruption, and they can be said to be grasshoppers on a rope.
Whether the city gate can be opened or not, whether or not to defend, is all a matter of his words.
Therefore, Mi Fang did not interfere with the actions of the officials in front of her because it was not necessary.
Moreover, the people were in a turbulent mood at this time, and if he interfered rashly, it would easily cause trouble.
He just wanted to save his life, and he didn't want the people to die. He could just escape to Beicheng... Anyway, the end result would be the same.
However, where he didn't notice, Zhao's firm in Nancheng had already started to act covertly and efficiently...
Liu Chan's manpower left behind in Jiangling was currently directing the people in the business to prepare a large gift for the upcoming Lu Meng.
Not long after, the guards from the south city tower came to report.
"Report——! Your Majesty, a large number of Wu troops are coming towards Jiangling outside the city! There are many troops coming in a row, at least ten thousand people!"
Everyone gasped. The army of more than 10,000 people... was ten times more than the Jiangling City that had mobilized defenders at this time.
It's just that the officials had received Liu Chan's instructions, so they seemed quite calm about it, and even had some expectations, just waiting to act according to the plan.
"Follow me to the top of the tower and take a look." Mi Fang took the lead in leading the team to the top of the tower.
Sure enough, the Wu army was surrounded by black people outside the city, and they were quickly surrounding Jiangling City.
It is said to be a siege, but it is not necessary to surround the city on all sides. Jiangling is surrounded by Yangshui to the east and north. Once the war goes wrong and there is no way to retreat, all you need to do is surround the west and south sides.
But this also reduced the difficulty for the defenders to defend the city.
In the Wu army, only a group of soldiers were seen escorting a man forward. This man was Fu Shiren. At this time, he was not tied up, and no soldiers pushed him. He seemed to be well treated.
Seeing how many people were approaching, the defenders on the tower had already begun to draw their bows and arrows.
"Don't let go of arrows! Don't let go of arrows! Mr. Mi, it's me -! Public Security Officer Fu Shiren!" Fu Shiren shouted loudly.
"Don't release the arrows yet." Mi Fang waved his hand, and the city defense officer ordered the soldiers to put down their bows and arrows.
Seeing that the bows and arrows were put away, the group of people walked forward for a short distance and reached the moat. Fu Shiren shouted again: "Mi Shijun! Now that Guan Yu has been defeated, the Northern Wei Dynasty is watching with eager eyes."
"Fortunately, the Allied Forces of Soochow are here to take over the defense and protect the territory and the people! Our police are now living in peace. The Wu army has not touched any property in the city and has not done any harm to the people. Please open the city gate quickly!"
Mi Fang's hands were tightened and loosened, loosened and tightened again. The weather had turned cold, and there were beads of sweat rolling down her forehead.
Ever since Xuzhou followed Liu Bei with his brother and his family, he had conquered east and west, and had been homeless for twenty-five years.
After so many years of suffering, the investment finally paid off, and Liu Bei became the hero of the party.
After fighting for so many years, can’t I just enjoy it?
Why on earth...has it come to this point?
Mi Fang closed her eyes suddenly, covered her brother's figure fiercely, and exhaled a filthy breath.
Guan Yu, it was you who treated me unkindly first, don't blame me.
Mi Fang opened her eyes again, no longer confused: "If I open the city, can you really protect the people and gentry in the city from being insulted and invaded?"
At this time, a man came out from the crowd and said loudly: "Mi Shijun! I am Lu Meng, the mighty general of Jiangdong. I am here to help the general defend the city and prevent the Wei army from going south. Naturally, I will not harm the people in the city!"
After saying that, Lü Meng pointed his hand to the sky: "I, Lü Meng, swear here as a witness. If the army enters the city, if it bullies and harms the people, it will be killed without mercy! If you violate this oath, I, Lü Meng, will suffer a terrible death!"
Mi Fang was speechless.
"Your Majesty, open the city gate quickly!"
"Kaicheng!" Mi Fang finally spoke.
Neither the city defense officers nor the surrounding officials spoke out to dissuade them. After receiving the order, the soldiers lowered the drawbridge of the moat and opened the city gate obediently.
Mi Fang didn't expect that when she was about to open the city to surrender, no one offered any advice.
On weekdays, Guan Yu seems to be very benevolent and highly respected. It seems that they are all just like him, pretending to agree.
The city gate opened wide, and Mi Fang led Wang Juncheng and other close officials out of the city. Lu Meng led the crowd and quickly stepped forward and held Mi Fang's hands.
"Shijun, haha, Shijun Mi's move has saved countless people and soldiers. It is really a great achievement! I will personally cousin General Sun and ask for your credit."
Lu Meng was happy from the bottom of his heart. Jiangling and Gong'an both fell, and Nanjun was in hand. With the subsequent arrival of the army, taking advantage of the situation to seize Jingzhou is just around the corner!
Lu Meng, who was in high spirits, was actually going to hold a celebration meeting in the sand dunes outside the city.
Yu Fan, who was accompanying the army, felt uneasy since he arrived. Everything was going so smoothly that he always felt that something was wrong.
At this time, seeing that Lu Meng actually planned to hold a celebration banquet outside the city, he immediately stepped forward and whispered: "General, you can be sure that the only person who shares my heart is Mi Fang. Now that the city has been opened, we should send a large army into the city immediately. , the only way to quickly occupy various city gates, arsenals and other confidential places is to avoid long nights and many dreams!"
Hearing this, Lu Meng's mind, which had been overwhelmed by the victory, immediately regained its clarity: "Zhong Xiang's words are reasonable, and I almost missed a big event! The army will enter the city immediately, and the celebration party will not be held until after entering the city!"
The vanguard immediately entered the city, and Lu Meng was on alert, alert to the ambush that might come out of any corner at any time.
But up to this point, it was still going smoothly, and there was no ambush in the city.
There wasn't even a dog on the street.
The soldiers under Lu Meng took control of the new city gate without any hindrance, and the original defenders of the south city gate were controlled.
This is normal. Whenever the army enters the city, the frightened people often hide in their homes fearfully, praying not to be robbed and killed. No one dares to stand in the street.
"Dear elders! I am Lu Meng, General Huwei. I am here to help you defend the city and guard against Cao's army in the north! I have made an appointment with Lord Mi and will never plunder your fellow villagers' money, food and supplies, let alone harm you. Please don't worry. !”
Lu Meng himself, as well as the propaganda team he had arranged in advance, began to shout loudly and began to resettle the people.
Just... still no response.
"General! The gates between the north and south cities have been closed. The defenders on the towers are waiting with their bows drawn. They seem to be holding on!"
"What?" Lu Meng looked at Mi Fang in confusion.
When Mi Shijun heard the news, his face was full of astonishment. What is going on?
Seeing that Mi Fang's expression didn't seem to be fake, Lu Meng felt relieved. It seemed that he was just some lower-level officials in the city who were stubbornly resisting.
"Let's go, work with me to persuade them to surrender in Kaicheng." Lu Meng grabbed the confused Mi Fang and led the team towards the north gate.
(End of chapter)
