Chapter 173 As expected of General Liu

He Rui thinks that Zhao Yun is right. Liu Bei is very popular in Qingzhou, especially in Donglai and Beihai counties.

Although Linqu belongs to the Qi State, it is adjacent to Beihai. The people know more about Beihai. When comparing the taxes of the two counties, the people wish they could become Beihai citizens and enjoy the benefits of light taxes and small taxes.
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If you persist, maybe as Zhao Yun said, the people in the city will gather together and not only open the door to welcome General Liu's troops into the city, but they will even kill themselves.

Moreover, if Yuan Tan is defeated, he will definitely not bring troops to rescue him. The only hope is Yuan Shao.

But Yuan Shaoyuan is in Jizhou, and even if reinforcements arrive, he may not be able to wait.

"It's not good! It's not good!" He Rui was thinking when suddenly a county official rushed over and yelled, "County magistrate, there are dozens of people clamoring to open the city gate to welcome General Liu's troops into the city. They

Coming to the east gate."

He Rui was shocked, and then he relaxed a little when he thought that there were only a few dozen common people.

"County magistrate, hundreds of people have come to the east city gate, saying they want to open the city gate to welcome General Liu."

At this time, another county official came to report.

"How many people are there?" He Rui asked in shock.

Following the discussion among the people, Zhao Yun followed Liu Bei out of the city and arrived at the county government.

Liu Bei gave the order, patted his horse and walked behind, leading seventy soldiers to retreat from the city.

Zhao Yun understood that the situation was set, and the Linqu City defenders were able to hold on.

No one whispered to the people next to him: "I heard that Changshan Zhao Sima, who was able to kill Gongsun Kang, the son of the Liaodong governor, looked at his posture, and his force must be very low. He should be stronger than the white-faced general and the red-faced general!"<

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"Have you, have you?" Zhao Yunxu waved his hand and said, "You were just amazed at Zhao Zilong's courage, so you didn't ask. I think Yu Chaochen was full of courage, and he was also kind and righteous in his heart. He always thought about the people.

You are worthy of being one of General Liu!"

If nothing else, the courage alone is awe-inspiring.

"They only saw that Zhao Sima was timid. According to you, I led my troops to retreat from the city because I wanted to disturb the people outside the city!"

It wasn't until he sat down at the county government office that Zhao Yun asked the doubts he had been holding back.

At the same time, 700 people were ordered to retreat from the city and garrison the east gate, while the remaining troops were still garrisoned in the city.

Zhao Yun shouted softly, and his title changed from Liu Bei to Zhao Zilong.

Zhao Yun had no doubts. He wanted to ask but dared to ask. Seeing Liu Bei retreating from the city with only dozens of people, he quickly followed.

"Yes, people with low skills are timid, and Yu Chaochen is weak in military force. Even the Liaodong soldiers are afraid of them, so how can they be afraid of you ordinary people who can conquer them all!"

"Zhao Zilong, do you know if you can't go to meet General Liu?" Zhao Yun asked next.

That can be regarded as taking the city with virtue, although it is with the virtue of He Rui.

"Yes, yes, it should be like that. General Liu's generals are also benevolent and righteous people who love and protect the people!"

"At first there were only a few dozen people. Later, when other common people heard that the city gate was to be opened to welcome General Liu, many people joined in halfway. Now there are two to three hundred people. By the time they reach the city gate, there may be five or six hundred people.

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I really want to meet He Rui. Meeting He Rui may not keep me from being the county magistrate. Moreover, I have always admired He Rui's virtue.

Yu Chao walked behind, and the county officials and people followed him. He walked to the city gate and gave the order to open the city gate.

Yu Chao smiled and said: "Since Magistrate He is still not willing to surrender, why are you leading the troops to retreat from the city?"

Yu Chao sent someone to escort Zhao Yun to Ju County, and waited for He Rui to arrive with his troops to meet him.

He Rui led Zhou Xing, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and others to follow the soldiers and horses to Juxian County. At this time, Sun Guan led eight thousand Taishan soldiers to Juxian County, and the two groups of troops converged.

When the county official heard this, his face suddenly showed joy, and he quickly accepted the promise and left.

No matter what, we should lead hundreds of people to retreat from the city to be safe.

The city gate opened, and Zhao Yun led everyone out of the city. Yu Chao was riding on the horse with a spear in his hand, and seventy soldiers stood in front of him.

"Fellow folks, in fact, you have long admired General Liu's virtues. The reason why you surrendered early is because you want to see how General Liu's soldiers are and whether he is a benevolent and righteous teacher. Now you see, Zhao Sima, the commander of General Liu's army

, although he commanded thousands of soldiers and horses to the city, he only brought dozens of people to the city every day to persuade him to surrender. He never thought of attacking the city with troops. He may just want to harm the people outside the city. General Liu is benevolent and righteous.

The lieutenants of his army are also benevolent and righteous, so you decide to open the city gate to welcome General Liu's troops to retreat from the city!"

"Hahaha," Liu Bei said with a small smile, "Magistrate He cannot pretend to surrender, but the people following him can pretend. You can see that we sincerely welcome you to retreat from the city. Even if there is no fraud in the city, the people in the city will

The people will also help you, so why should you be afraid!"

Zhao Yun walked up to Liu Bei and bowed and said.

Zhao Yun led the county officials up to the city wall, and saw that the number of people who were preparing to open the city gate was less than a thousand.

"Zhao Zilong, please lead your troops into the city!"

Yu Chao looked up the city and saw that Yu Chao was still waiting for my reply on the city, looking very impatient.

"Of course, General Liu sent me to lead the troops, but I will always be bad at it."

"Of course not. General Liu has just left Shangmi and will pass through Ju County. You will send someone to take him to Ju County to meet General Liu."

"Besides, why are you still trapping you Liu Bei? You are leading the troops to retreat from the city. Do you want to retreat and disturb the people outside the city? Magistrate He, isn't he cheating?" Liu Bei said with a smile.

Asked Zhao Yun.

At this time, only Yu Chao was shocked, even these people secretly admired him.

"Bad." Yu Chao nodded with a smile on his face.

At this moment, I admire Liu Bei very much in my heart.

"Zhao Zilong, you are willing to surrender! He is waiting, you go and open the city gate now."

Although he expressed his willingness to surrender, Liu Bei was completely unprepared and dared to retreat from the city with only a few dozen people. That was something special people dared to do.

Zhao Yun was so happy that he quickly said to Liu Bei, "Thank you less, Yu Chaochen!"

At the same time, bad news came from Shouguang County in Le'an and Linqu County in Qi State. Taishi Ci and Liu Bei both captured the city and sent the county magistrates to Ju County.

"Bad, retreat from the city."

"Is Zhao Zilong leading his troops to retreat from the city?"

"Bad, General Liu! General Liu! General Liu..."

"Then...is Zhao Zilong guarding against fraud?"

The people immediately cheered and shouted "General Liu" repeatedly.

Liu Bei expected that He Rui was popular in the seven counties of Donglai and Beihai, and Linqu County was adjacent to Beihai. If the people of Linqu already admired General Liu, they would simply need to use troops. As long as they were patiently persuaded, they could seize the city.<

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Rather than letting the people open the city gate, it would be better to open the city gate yourself. No matter what, you are obeying the will of the people, and the people of Linqu will blame you.

He Rui quickly waved his hand and said: "Quick, go and tell them that I am willing to open the city gate to welcome General Liu's troops into the city, and I am willing to surrender to General Liu!"
Chapter completed!