After hearing Xu Shu's answer, Sima Yi smiled and said: "In that case, then I will help you. Come on!"
"What are your orders, sir?" A captain came over and asked, clasping his fists.
"Untie Xu Shu and let him go." Sima Yi gave the order.
The captain was shocked and froze, asking, "Sir, do you really want to let him go? Xu Shu is a great military advisor of the Wei State. Letting him go is like letting the tiger go back to the mountain!"
"What? Do you want to teach me a lesson for not knowing the pros and cons?" Sima Yi turned to look at the captain.
"My subordinates dare not!"
"Let it go if I ask you to. Where did you get all this nonsense?" Sima Yi said sternly.
The captain was helpless and did not dare to disobey the order, so he immediately released Xu Shu from his bonds.
Xu Shu looked at Sima Yi and said, "Don't think that if you let me go, I will be grateful to you. If we meet again someday, I will still be your enemy."
Sima Yi sneered and said, "It's up to you, go ahead!"
Xu Shu didn't say anything, turned around and walked away without looking back.
Sima Yi didn't ask any questions, turned to Deng Bai and Wen Ji and said, "Are you willing to surrender?"
Although Deng Bai and Wenji were Xiahou Yuan's old subordinates, Xiahou Yuan was already dead and all Wei's territory was lost. The two of them had no contact with Cao Cao. Considering the strength of Huaxia, even if they met on the battlefield again in the future, they might not be able to do so.
The Lord who can resist. The two of them tacitly bowed their hands and said, "We are willing to surrender."
Sima Yi smiled and said: "Very good, from now on, you two will be my second generals. In the Chinese army, you will definitely stand out one day."
"Thank you for your kindness, sir." Deng Bai and Wenji said in admiration.
Sima Yi then turned his head, glanced at Xu Shu who had walked not far away, and thought secretly in his heart: "Xu Shu, Xu Shu, I want to wipe away the things in your bones bit by bit, let you know, let you live
, more uncomfortable than death..."
"Withdraw your troops and return to Shehu Valley!" Sima Yi got on his horse and ordered loudly.
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Hanzhong, Nanzheng.
The big flag with the word "Wei" on the city wall fluttered in the wind, and the city was extremely quiet. Wang Lang, the prefect, was sitting in the prefect's mansion, studying Han Shu. Suddenly he saw a soldier rushing over with a happy look on his face, and asked
Said: "Why are you so happy?"
"Sir, Zhang Meng, the magistrate of Chenggu County, wiped out a group of local bandits and is escorting them here to claim credit." the soldier replied.
Wang Lang said: "They are just a group of bandits, why do they need to mobilize so many troops and ask him to take credit in person? Is this Zhang Meng making too much fuss? You go and deal with it, just give Zhang Meng something casually.
, I don’t want to see him.”
The soldier walked to Wang Lang's side and said: "Sir, this time is different. The bandits are not ordinary bandits, but old officials of the Shu Han Dynasty. They fled to Chenggu County and became bandits. The leader is still a bandit.
What is the name of General Zhendong of the Shu Han Dynasty..."
When Wang Lang heard this, he immediately put down the Han Shu in his hand. A glimmer of light appeared in his eyes, as if he saw a hope, and he hurriedly asked: "Zhang Ren?"
"Yes, yes... that's the name, and he also captured many old officials of the Shu Han Dynasty, including Yang Huai, Gao Pei, Liu Sui, Deng Xian, etc., so he came to take credit in person..."
Before the soldier could finish speaking, Wang Lang said, "Where is Zhang Meng?"
"Waiting outside the city gate. It's not peaceful these days, so the city gate has been kept tightly closed. We don't dare to let anyone in without the order from the prefect."
Wang Lang laughed and said: "Great, this is a great achievement. Your Majesty's army is on its way back, and now it has captured the fugitive Zhang Ren. Not long ago, your Majesty also sent an imperial decree asking me to arrest Zhang Ren."
Wait for someone to avoid causing trouble. Not long after this, Zhang Ren was captured, which is really exciting. Come on, follow me out to have a look."
"promise!"
Wang Lang was originally the governor of Kuaiji in Yangzhou. After being defeated by Sun Jian, he fled to the sea, and later moved to the Wei State. After the Wei State was destroyed by the Yan State, he luckily escaped to Jingzhou, and from Jingzhou to Hanzhong, temporarily
He became a chief clerk under Suo Xu of the Qin State. Later, Suo Xu surrendered to Cao Cao, and he belonged to the Wei State. After all, this guy traveled all over the country and became a minister of the Wei State again.
When Cao Cao led his army into Sichuan, Suo Xu recommended Wang Lang to be the governor of Hanzhong, and Cao Cao naturally agreed.
Wang Lang is indeed competent enough. There are not many soldiers and horses left in Hanzhong, only 10,000, but they are scattered to various cities and dangerous passes to guard, and there are only 3,000 left in Nanzheng City. We just welcomed a few days ago
Xia Houheng, members of the royal family, and the families of many ministers were removed. The soldiers who had gathered to support Chang'an retreated. In this way, Nanzheng City became the temporary capital of the Wei State.
In order to ensure the safety of the royal family, Wang Lang mobilized all his troops and horses. Except for the dangerous pass, the rest of the troops and horses were in Nanzheng City. The number of soldiers also increased to 8,000. Xia Houheng temporarily assumed the position of general. Sooner or later,
Discuss with Wang Lang.
Wang Lang was overjoyed when he heard that Zhang Meng had captured Zhang Ren and others, because he wanted to get ahead of Xia Houheng. If Xia Houheng found out about it, he would lose all the credit. As a foreign minister, if he wanted to climb
If it is higher, different methods will be needed.
Not long after, Wang Lang arrived at the north gate of Nanzheng City. He saw Zhang Meng escorting more than 200 prisoners below the city from a distance. He smiled and immediately ordered the city gate to be opened.
Zhang Meng stood outside the city, with Fazheng behind him. The two of them were very happy when they saw the city gate slowly opening.
"County Magistrate Zhang, be careful not to reveal your flaws and act in accordance with the original plan." Fazheng reminded.
"Don't worry, I have my own sense of discretion." Zhang Meng said.
After the city gate was opened, Wang Lang personally led a group of people to greet them.
When Zhang Meng saw Wang Lang coming out, he dismounted from his horse, knelt down on one knee, clasped his fists and said, "My subordinate Zhang Meng, the magistrate of Chenggu County, is here to see the Grand Administrator."
Wang Lang personally helped Zhang Meng up, glanced at the prisoners escorted behind Zhang Meng, and said kindly: "Thank you for your hard work, County Magistrate Zhang..."
His eyes scanned the crowd, and when he saw Zhang Ren, his eyes rested on Zhang Ren, and he said with great surprise: "It is indeed Zhang Ren!"
Zhang Meng saw a trace of greed in Wang Lang's eyes, and said hurriedly: "Master Taishou, it is really difficult for me to catch these thieves. Not only was I injured, but I was also..."
Wang Lang had no intention of listening to how Zhang Meng captured Zhang Ren and others. What was important was that Zhang Ren was indeed captured. He hurriedly raised his hand, interrupted Zhang Meng, and said: "Okay, I understand, Zhang Ren
What does the county magistrate plan to do with them?"
"I don't dare to be greedy for merit, so I specially escorted Zhang Ren and others to be punished by your Majesty. I am satisfied that I only want to serve you." Zhang Meng carefully said according to what Fa Zheng taught.
Wang Lang laughed twice, reached out and patted Zhang Meng on the shoulder, and said: "County Magistrate Zhang, you are really a person who knows current affairs. However, I will not treat you badly. The credit for capturing Zhang Ren.
I will definitely give you a little share."
"Thank you, sir."
With that said, Wang Lang asked his men to take Zhang Ren and more than 200 prisoners from Zhang Meng's people, temporarily imprisoned them all in the dungeon, and entertained Zhang Meng warmly.
Done.
Most of the soldiers and horses in the city were Wang Lang's old troops, so Xia Houheng was not informed of Zhang Meng's entry into the city. Xia Houheng was taking care of the royal family in the prefect's mansion, so he didn't know about it either.
Zhang Meng was temporarily accommodated in a large house outside the prefect's mansion, and the soldiers he brought also stayed with him. Zhang Meng used some of his connections to find out that the royal family of Wei was in the prefect's mansion.
Xia Houheng led a thousand soldiers to defend the area, so Qing Fazheng came to discuss the matter.
After listening to what Zhang Meng said, Fazheng thought for a moment and said: "This matter exceeded our previous expectations, but to capture the thief first, capture the king, and we must first control Wang Lang. When I entered the city today, I saw
Well, although Xia Houheng is the temporary general, Wang Lang is actually still in charge in Nanzheng City. However, just don’t disturb Xia Houheng when taking action. Let the emperor enter the city and then ask the emperor to make a decision!"
After hearing this, Zhang Meng nodded and said: "This is easy to handle. I'll just tell the prefect if I have something to do, and then control him, and then release Zhang Ren and others. Isn't that enough?"
"Well, but we can't go to the prefect's mansion. We have to invite the prefect to come to our place. This will make it easier to start." Fa Zheng planned.
"Why did the prefect come to my place?" Zhang Meng asked in confusion.
Fa Zhengdao: "Let's just say that a letter was found from Zhang Ren and it was written to the Huaxia Kingdom. After hearing this, Wang Lang will definitely come happily."
"Okay, I'll do it right away."
So, Zhang Meng sent his soldiers and asked him to go to the governor's house and tell Wang Lang about the matter. Wang Lang thought that Zhang Meng was afraid that he would not be given credit, so he deliberately withheld it, so he happily came with a few soldiers.
And he also gave Zhang Meng some ideological work.
After Wang Lang arrived, Zhang Meng first entertained him warmly, and then captured Wang Lang and others during the banquet. After controlling Wang Lang, he took Wang Lang's waist card, went directly to the dungeon, and released Zhang Ren and others. After that,
Zhang Meng came to the city gate again, and with Wang Lang's order, ordered the soldiers to open the city gate, saying that reinforcements had arrived.
After the city gate opened, Gao Fei, Zhao Yun, Bian Xi and others who had been waiting outside the city galloped into the city together. They were wearing the clothes of the Wei army and flying the flag of the Wei army. The soldiers guarding the city were not suspicious.
.
After Gao Fei, Zhao Yun, Bian Xi and others entered the city, they immediately launched an attack and killed the soldiers who were defending the city. They were caught off guard. A thousand flying feather troops descended from the sky with great power. In just a few or two blows, they calmed down this group of people and tied them together.
Locked inside the tower.
Zhang Meng came to Gao Fei and reported: "Your Majesty, the royal family of Cao Wei is in the prefect's mansion, and is guarded by a thousand soldiers led by Xia Houheng."
Gao Fei immediately made arrangements, ignoring Xia Houheng, and took the south gate of Nanzheng City first. Still carrying the flag of the Wei army and wearing the clothes of the Wei army, he quickly came to the south gate. With Wang Lang's order, he captured the guard and told the guard
After collaborating with the enemy and betraying the country, and beheading the guard, he ordered three hundred Feiyu troops to guard the south gate, and allowed the other soldiers to return to camp to rest.
At this point, Gao Fei and others had completely controlled the two gates of Nanzheng City. In order not to alert others, Gao Fei went straight to the Prefect's Mansion.