Chapter 175
Cai Jin and others received the news and were instantly panicked.
Everyone had a look of disbelief on their faces.
The soldier sighed and said, "Sir, General Chunyu's head has been sent over and is waiting outside the gate." The soldier was worried that he would scare all the big guys present, so he did not bring Chunyu Qiong's head in directly.
"Pick it in!"
Cai Jin is worthy of being a county magistrate for many years. He is used to the storm and quickly calms down.
Soon, another soldier walked in with a box.
The soldier held the box in front of Cai Jin. Cai Jin took a deep breath, adjusted his mentality, then lifted the lid of the wooden box and took a look. In a blink of an eye, Cai Jin defended and the lid fell down with a bang. Cai Jin's face was pale and there was no blood. Sure enough, Chunyu Qiong was indeed killed.
This means that the 4,000 soldiers led by Chunyu Qiong were also defeated, and all of them were wasted.
Cai Jin waved his hand and pointed at the generals of Guantao County, and the soldiers immediately held it over.
Immediately afterwards, one person finished watching it.
When the soldiers were holding the wooden box and exiting the hall, the soldiers who reported the news continued: "Sir, besides General Chunyu's murder, there is another news coming. Wang Lei claimed that he had taken down Pingen County, Qingyuan County and Guantao County. Now, only one county in Yuancheng County is still resisting the Jizhou Army."
Cai Jin stood up, but instantly sat down again, slapped the desk table, trembling with anger.
Even Cai Jin's heart began to fear.
How long has it been, Wang Lei actually captured three counties, which is incredible.
Cai Jin frowned, began to question in his heart, and shook his head and said, "Impossible, impossible, how could Wang Lei take down Qingyuan County, Pingen County and Guantao County? It is absolutely impossible. Wang Lei has never left outside Yuancheng County, so it is impossible."
Cai Jin said in a nagging manner, his spirit was a little dazed.
The general from Pingen County said: "Yes, this must be the news that Wang Lei deliberately scared us."
The general of Qingyuan County continued: "Yes, I agree with this statement."
The soldiers continued: "Sir, Wang Lei was not in the military camp outside Yuancheng County. The person who presided over the Jizhou army outside the city was his subordinates around Wang Lei. After Wang Lei's army left Ye County, Wang Lei led his troops to Pingen County, Qingyuan County and Guantao County, and attacked the three counties in surprise."
The soldiers said it according to the news circulating outside and made it clear carefully.
Cai Jin was impatient and said angrily: "Bastard, what news is there? I'll finish it all."
The soldier said innocently: "Sir, I've finished it all!"
"Go down!"
Cai Jin waved his hand and the soldier retreated respectfully.
"Everyone, let's talk about what we should do. From the soldiers' words, there is no doubt that this matter is true. Wang Lei did conquer the other three counties, and only our Yuancheng County is still resisting."
Cai Jin frowned and was in a bad mood.
This news makes people feel irritated.
The chief general of Qingyuan County wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "Qingyuan County has surrendered, which means that the county magistrate of Qingyuan County will surrender again to Han Fu. As a general of Qingyuan County, I cannot violate the orders and must surrender."
The head general of Pingen County followed closely and said without hesitation: "I brought troops to Yuancheng County to support him because the magistrate of Pingen County agreed to send troops. Now the magistrate has surrendered to Han Fu and it is impossible for me to fight against Wang Lei anymore. Therefore, I also chose to surrender. If County Magistrate Cai intends to persevere, I will lead troops out of Yuancheng County."
The head general of Guantao County continued: "The two of them and I have the same meaning, and we can't fight any more."
"Hahaha……"
A loud laughter came from the hall.
Cai Jin relaxed and said loudly: "Since you have decided to abandon the darkness and turn to the light, I, the county magistrate of Yuancheng County, naturally cannot fall behind. Like you, I plan to open the city gate and surrender. Wang Lei asked the soldiers to send Chunyu Qiong's head to me, the purpose of making us surrender. Since this is the case, he fulfilled his wish."
The main general of Guantao County said: "Yes, County Magistrate Cai is indeed a reasonable person."
The rest of the people agreed and blew Cai Jin to the sky.
Cai Jin changed his tone and changed his words and said, "Everyone, I have another concern. After all, we have surrendered to Yuan Shao and have also fought against Wang Lei's army. If Wang Lei turns against Yuancheng County after taking over Yuancheng County, what should we do?"
"Mr. Cai has something to say clearly once, don't keep it in your mouth."
The head general of Pingen County frowned and was quite worried.
Cai Jin said worriedly with a look on his face: "I mean, we will send someone to Wang Lei's military camp to negotiate with Wang Lei to fight for more benefits. First, Wang Lei must ensure our safety and cannot break up the bridges; second, Wang Lei must ensure that our official position remains unchanged and cannot be dismissed after surrendering."
Cai Jin's words immediately won the approval of the others.
The chief general of Guantao County said: "The question is, who will go? Is County Magistrate Cai planning to take a trip?"
Cai Jin shrank his head, and the next moment, his head shaking like a rattle, with a hint of horror on his ordinary cheeks. Immediately, Cai Jin looked at the head general of Guantao County and said, "I am not suitable for on-the-job, so why don't you go. You are a member of the army, and Wang Lei is also a person who leads troops to fight. You will definitely be more polite to you."
"No, I won't go. If it really doesn't work, just surrender." The head general of Guantao County shook his head and refused.
If he went to anger Wang Lei and was killed, wouldn’t he suffer a disaster?
Never go!
Cai Jin turned his eyes, then looked at the head general of Qingyuan County, and said with a smile: "Why don't you, let me go! After all, you are a veteran and have rich experience and will definitely be able to deal with it well."
The head general of Qingyuan County shrank his neck and said firmly: "I can't do it! I'm not good at speaking and not suitable for on-the-go missions. In my opinion, the magistrate of Cai County is well-read and is the most suitable candidate."
The head general of Pingen County was worried that the fire would come, and his eyes turned around and said: "Mr. Cai, I think you are the most suitable. Those who go to Wang Lei's military camp do not need a rude man who fights, but need a scholar who is well-read in poetry and can speak eloquently. You are a scholar, wise and good at speaking, and you can fight for our interests. It is the most suitable for you to fight for us."
Cai Jin hurriedly said, "I'm really not suitable. If I go, I will backfire!"
"It's impossible, it will definitely go smoothly." The head general of Guantao County said with a firm look on his face.
The heads of the other two counties agreed one after another and persuaded Cai Jin to go.
A cunning flashed in Cai Jin's eyes, and he sighed softly, and said helplessly: "Since everyone believes in me, I can only take a chance. I just hope that I can live up to my mission!"
With one sentence, the generals of the other three counties breathed a sigh of relief.
What they didn't know was that Cai Jin was also proud. In Cai Jin's opinion, although it was dangerous to go to Wang Lei's military camp to negotiate, it was a great opportunity to have a close contact with Wang Lei.
Therefore, Cai Jin took the retreat as advance and successfully won the mission.
Chapter completed!