Wang Can is sitting at the top, below and on the left are Jia Xu, Guo Jia, Sima Yi, Fazheng and others, and on the right are the lieutenant generals Zhao Yun, Huang Zhong, Dian Wei, Lu Meng and others.
In the center of the hall, stood Xu Huang with his hands tied.
Wang Can's eyes fell on Xu Huang and said: "Xu Huang, are you willing to surrender?"
Xu Huang said stubbornly: "It's just one death, I will never surrender until I die."
Dianman raised a sneer at the corner of his mouth, stood up and clasped his fists and said: "Your Majesty, if this guy doesn't surrender, forget it, just kill him with one knife." Dianman killed Xu Huang with two hammers, and Dianman was still blocked in Handan.
After spending several days outside the city, he didn't like Xu Huang very much and thought Xu Huang was incompetent, so he suggested that Wang Can kill Xu Huang.
Wei Yan also said: "Your Majesty, Xu Huang is determined not to surrender. He is useless and should be killed."
Wang Can had a pensive look on his face, obviously thinking about how to deal with Xu Huang. Xu Huang said loudly: "If you want to kill, I will kill, if you want to chop, I will chop. I will not surrender."
Seeing that Xu Huang was determined to die, Wang Can frowned slightly, then straightened his brows and ordered: "Come here, drag Xu Huang down and lock him up. He will serve you well and don't be negligent."
Two soldiers came in and asked Xu Huang to stay.
At this time, Xu Huang was also stunned.
After he was captured by Dianman, he watched the fall of Handan City, watched Wang Can lead the army into Handan, controlled the main roads of Handan City, and captured the soldiers guarding the city. He was prepared to be killed. But Xu Huang
Unexpectedly, Wang Can imprisoned him instead of killing him, which surprised Xu Huang.
Xu Huang did not resist and was taken out directly.
Wang Can's eyes swept over the crowd and said: "Handan County has been taken and it is close to Yecheng. However, Cao Cao also deployed Cao Hong in Zhanghe and Zhangja in Feixiang County. The two of them are in Yecheng.
On both sides, if we go directly south, we will definitely be attacked by Zhang Jia and Cao Hong. If you have any opinions, please feel free to speak out."
Jia Xu glanced at Sima Yi and said: "Your Majesty, although Cao Hong is stationed near the Zhang River, he is assisted by Sima Lang. If Sima Lang can be persuaded to submit, it will be easy to capture Cao Hong."
When Sima Yi heard this, his heart skipped a beat.
He looked up at Jia Xu, his mouth twitched slightly, and secretly cursed Jia Xu for being vicious.
Wang Can looked at Sima Yi and asked, "Zhongda, what do you think?"
Sima Yi surrendered, and Wang Can directly agreed without any test. Historically, although Sima Yi usurped Cao Wei, it was caused by various factors. He had a great relationship with Cao Cao, Cao Pi, and Cao Rui, and also with the Cao family.
A group of auxiliary ministers have connections. The situation is different now. Wang Can also believes in his own ability and believes that Sima Yi will never have a chance.
Wang Can asked, and all eyes were focused on Sima Yi.
Sima Yi replied: "Your Majesty, I cannot guarantee that I can convince my brother, but I am willing to try my best."
Wang Can said: "Okay, I believe you."
When Sima Yi heard this, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief. As long as there were no hard and fast rules to convince Sima Lang, his situation wouldn't be too difficult. Sima Yi turned his head and glanced at Jia Xu, with a hint of resentment rising in his heart.
It's really hateful for this old guy to find trouble for him.
Wang Can added: "Cao Hong's matter has been postponed for the time being. Where is Zhang Jia in the northeast of Yecheng?"
Guo Jia stood up, raised his hands and said: "Your Majesty, I think that after we have defeated Handan, we have a chance to march straight into Yecheng. As long as the army attacks Yecheng, Cao Hong and Zhang Jia are worried about the safety of Yecheng.
Maybe they just sit back and watch. When the two of them lead their troops to return for reinforcements, we can divide our forces to stop them, so there is no need to attack Cao Hong and Zhang Jia."
Fa Zheng also said: "Your Majesty, I think the suggestion of paying filial piety is feasible."
Wang Can said: "Okay, just go south."
At first, Wang Can really wanted to defeat Zhang Jia and Cao Hong, and then attack Cao Cao. But after listening to Guo Jia's suggestion, he also thought it was reasonable. Moreover, if Sima Yi went to persuade Sima Lang, he might be able to reduce the number of troops all the way back to Yecheng.
Wang Can asked everyone to retreat and ordered the army to temporarily rest in Handan and not go south immediately.
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Sima Yi returned to his residence, opened the door, and found a man in Tsing Yi standing in the room. The man had his back to him and did not show his face.
"Who are you?"
Sima Yi stared at the other party warily, his face full of doubts.
"Second brother, don't you recognize me?"
The voice was very magnetic. It sounded warm and soft, like the spring breeze blowing on the face. It was very comfortable. After Sima Yi heard it, his face changed drastically. He immediately turned around and looked at the situation outside the house. When he found that there was no one outside, he quickly closed the room.
He opened the door and said in a deep voice: "Brother, you are Cao Cao's man. You are assisting Cao Hong in Zhanghe River. Why are you here in Handan?"
The person in the room was Sima Yi's brother Sima Lang. He sat down in the room and said with a smile: "Cao Zilian asked me to persuade you, hoping that you will return to work under His Majesty."
Sima Yi said: "Brother, do you want me to be a repetitive villain?"
After a pause, Sima Yi continued: "Your Majesty is discussing matters today and asked me to persuade my brother to surrender. I hope that my brother can help the Shu army capture Cao Hong. Brother, you persuade me to be loyal to your Majesty again. This is something you know you cannot do and cannot be reversed."
situation. Besides, it is impossible for me to help the Wei State with my own efforts."
Sima Lang said: "Second brother, everything depends on people. As long as you are willing to do it, nothing is impossible."
Sima Yi said firmly: "Brother, the Kingdom of Shu has occupied most of the country. The Kingdom of Wei is in danger and it is impossible to stop the Shu army. As long as my brother is willing to submit to Your Majesty, it is possible."
Sima Lang smiled and said: "Second brother, do you think eldest brother can surrender?"
"No way!"
Without waiting for Sima Yi to answer, Sima Lang continued: "Your Majesty can still tolerate your surrender to Wang Can. After all, you have no way to retreat and have to surrender. But if I surrender, where will the Sima family be? What should I, the Sima family, do?
What should we do? It is impossible for the eldest brother to surrender. Only the second brother can surrender to His Majesty again and help His Majesty save the situation."
Sima Yi said: "Brother, even if I take action, it will be difficult for me to succeed."
Sima Lang said stubbornly: "As long as my second brother is willing to cooperate, we will definitely succeed. Believe me, as long as Wang Can is killed, there will be civil strife in Shu, and the danger to Wei will be eliminated."
Sima Yi shook his head and said: "Your Majesty is highly skilled in martial arts and protected by Dian Wei and others. It is impossible to be killed."
Sima Lang said: "Strong martial arts does not mean that you will not die. As long as the second brother invites Wang Can to come to the house to discuss things, then you take the opportunity to give Wang Can a cup of tea. When Wang Can drinks the poisonous tea, he will be killed soon."
Can you? Handing the tea is very simple, because it is just a prelude before the conversation, and it can also show your respect for Wang Can, which is completely reasonable."
Sima Lang asked: "Second brother, what do you think?"
Sima Yi shook his head and said: "Brother, you are embarrassing me! I forgive you for not complying with this matter."
Sima Lang said in a deep voice: "Second brother, are you really unwilling?"
Sima Yi said firmly: "I don't want to!"
"Pah! Pah!"
Sima Lang clapped his hands gently, and saw four burly men suddenly walking out of the room. One of them quickly came to Sima Yi's side, covered Sima Yi's mouth, and then tied up Sima Yi to prevent Sima Yi from moving.
The man looked at Sima Lang with a smile and said with a smile: "Mr. Sima, I will report my humble position to the general."
Sima Lang's face turned bitter and showed a look of helplessness.
Sima Yi glanced at Sima Lang and then at the people beside him, but he began to worry about Wang Can's safety. If Wang Can was unprepared, wouldn't there be chaos?