Xu Rong's face changed drastically, and there was a look of disbelief in his eyes.
surprise!
So surprising!
If his inference is correct, Li Ru has surrendered to Wang Can and became Wang Can's subordinate. However, how could Li Ru return to the Xiliang army?
Xu Rong was so heartbroken just now that he was about to let Li Ru send someone to give him a happy death and die happily. Just at this moment, he suddenly discovered such a puzzling thing that he couldn't believe. Dong Zhuo had not yet died.
Within a month, Li Ru had already become involved with Wang Can. The truth was really unpredictable!
When Li Ru heard Xu Rong's words, his heart skipped a beat and he immediately calmed down.
No matter what, it is impossible for Xu Rong to submit to Fan Chou, so there is no need to worry about exposing any flaws.
Li Ru nodded with a smile and said: "General Xu has a sharp eye, amazing! Amazing! You are right, Ru has indeed surrendered to Wang Can and worshiped Wang Can as his lord."
Although Li Ru did not take the initiative to submit to Wang Can in this matter, but was forced to submit by Wang Can at the cost of the lives of his wife and children, he has been marked by Wang Can. Li Ru must admit this. Since Xu Rong saw through
Knowing Wang Yue's identity, he can guess what's going on, and he doesn't need to argue in vain, so why bother!
Xu Rong smiled bitterly and said, "Master Li, you really opened my eyes!"
Li Ru looked a little embarrassed, but did not explain the reason.
After a pause, Li Ru looked at Xu Rong and said in a deep voice: "General Xu, you and I have known each other for a long time, and we are considered close friends. I know that you are extremely talented and have great strategies. Are you willing to die in such obscurity?
You don't have to submit to Fan Chou or Zhang Ji, because they are the Xiliang army and will have an impact on your reputation. However, you can submit to the lord and serve for him. The opportunity is right in front of you, so consider it carefully!"
Xu Rong himself was from the Xiliang Army. If he surrendered to the imperial court because of Dong Zhuo's death, and then was defeated by Li Ru, and then returned to the Xiliang Army, such an approach would definitely be despised by the world.
It's a wallflower, it falls on both sides, and no one likes it.
However, Xu Rong first surrendered to the imperial court and then joined Wang Can, but the situation was different.
He transferred from the Xiliang army to the court, and then from the court to Wang Can's command. He did not commit regicide, nor did he feel sorry for Dong Zhuo or the court. As the saying goes, a good bird chooses a tree to roost, and a wise minister chooses his master.
, that’s it. Historically, Zhang Liao, one of the five good generals, was first a general under the command of Ding Yuan, the governor of Bingzhou, then he served for He Jin, then he served for Dong Zhuo, then Lu Bu, and finally Cao Cao.
Zhang Liao followed five princes throughout his life, and finally served Cao Cao.
However, Zhang Liao was not criticized by the world because he did not kill his master and defect to others like Lu Bu. Xu Rong's situation is similar to Zhang Liao. He and Zhang Liao were both generals in the army, but they were captured due to defeat, or
After his master was killed, he had no choice but to defect to others, so Xu Rong had enough reasons to submit to Wang Can.
Li Ru's words shook Xu Rong's persistence.
Who is willing to die if he can avoid death?
Li Ru sat quietly and did not disturb Xu Rong. A wise general like Xu Rong already had a yardstick in his heart to measure things, and there was no need for Li Ru to add extravagant words to praise Wang Can or to persuade Xu Rong. Li Ru wanted to
All he did was to provide Xu Rong with an opportunity.
Wang Can stood behind Li Ru, looking at Xu Rong with burning eyes, a look of anticipation on his face.
Xu Rong's reputation is not great, especially in the novels, and he is ignored. He is considered a third-rate general. He fought with Xiahou Dun for a few rounds and was killed. There is nothing outstanding about him. However, in history, Xu Rong
His achievements can be regarded as great achievements in battle. Although he died early, his achievements were enough to make most generals of the Three Kingdoms look up to him.
According to historical records, in the first year of Chuping (190), the princes challenged Dong. Because each party had different ideas and encountered a fierce man like Lu Bu, they all began to retreat. Especially after occupying Luoyang, they all stagnated and were unwilling to lead the army.
The soldiers chased Dong Zhuo.
Cao Cao felt helpless when he saw that all the princes were afraid to move forward, so he led his troops to pursue Dong Zhuo alone.
After Dong Zhuo learned about Cao Cao's pursuit, he sent Xu Rong to resist Cao Cao.
The armies led by Xu Rong and Cao Cao fought in Bianshui, Xingyang. The two sides fought. Cao Cao was defeated by Xu Rong and was wounded by stray arrows. Even his horse was shot to death by bows and arrows. Among them, one of the most unusual events in the Three Kingdoms occurred.
A famous saying is that Cao Cao's younger brother Cao Hong gave his mount to Cao Cao and said: The world cannot be without Hong, but it cannot be without a king.
In this battle, Cao Cao was completely defeated.
Cao Cao was proficient in the art of war and was a strategist himself, but he was defeated by Xu Rong, which shows that his ability is extraordinary.
In the second year of Chuping (191), Sun Jian, the governor of Changsha, led the Yuzhou army to attack Dong Zhuo. Dong Zhuo once again sent Xu Rong to fight. Xu Rong led the troops to fight Sun Jian in Liang County, Yingchuan, and defeated Sun Jian. He also captured Li Tao, the governor of Yingchuan, alive.
He also cooked Li Tao, and his method was so cruel and shocking that it made people admire him.
If Xu Rong achieved a victory, it can be said to be a fluke.
However, Xu Rong won two great victories, and the people he defeated twice were all famous figures in the Three Kingdoms. One of them was Cao Cao, the founder of Wei, and the other was Sun Quan and Sun Ce's Laozi. He was able to defeat Cao Cao and Sun Jian
, there is no doubt that Xu Rong’s ability is enough to be ranked among the top generals.
Wang Can was naturally happy to accept such a talented general.
So far, the top generals under Wang Can include Zhao Yun, Huang Zhong, Dian Wei, Gao Shun, Yan Yan, Zhou Cang, Pei Yuanshao, Gan Ning and others. However, among so many generals, there are only a few who can stand alone.
There are only three characters, Zhao Yun, Huang Zhong and Gan Ning. Although Yan Yan and Gao Shun are also good, they all have shortcomings and are still a bit inferior.
Therefore, Wang Can is very much looking forward to Xu Rong's surrender.
It would be the best to have Xu Rong join us.
Xu Rong sat with his hands tied behind his back. He glanced at Wang Yue first, and then at Li Ru. As for the strong man Wang Can pretended to be, although he was very brave, he didn't catch Xu Rong's eyes at all. In his heart
With all the mixed feelings, there is no time to carefully observe people I have never met.
Xu Rong remained silent. He sat quietly on the spot, motionless.
After not eating for several days, Xu Rong looked pale and looked a little weak. However, there was a little light in his cloudy eyes, and the lifeless aura in his eyes had long since disappeared and became brighter and brighter. After a long time,
After that, Xu Rong said: "Okay, I will follow Wang Can with you and worship him as my lord."
"good!"
Li Ru didn't speak a word, but Wang Can spoke loudly.
It was already very quiet in the big tent. Especially after Xu Rong's voice fell, it became even more silent. Wang Can's sudden shout was like a thunder in the ground, which was very eye-catching.
This time, Xu Rong was surprised.
However, Xu Rong still failed to recognize Wang Can's identity. He glanced at Wang Can a few times, but felt that Wang Can's face looked familiar, and did not notice anything wrong. He looked at Li Ru and then at Wang Can
, said: "Master Li, why are the guards behind you so rude? Could it be that they were sent by Wang Can?"
Apart from this, Xu Rong couldn't think of any other reason.
Li Ru rolled his eyes at Wang Can. He had just told Wang Can to be quiet and not to be in the limelight not long ago, but now he was making noise again.
He spread his hands and said helplessly: "General Xu, please pay homage to the lord. The person in front of you is the lord of Yizhou. It's just that he disguised himself, so he was not recognized." Li Ru said quietly, with a tone of voice.
With a hint of helplessness, seeing such a lord in front of him really made Li Ru depressed.
Wang Can smiled, walked up and said: "General Xu, welcome to join the big family of Yizhou"
Xu Rong looked at Wang Can carefully, smiled bitterly, and immediately bowed his hands and said: "Xu Rong, Xu Changming, pay your respects to the lord."
Wang Can nodded, holding Xu Rong up with both hands, with a bright smile on his face. With Xu Rong joining, he would have four talented people under his command who could stand alone.
Since Gan Ning's identity is kept secret and cannot be exposed, there are Xu Rong, Huang Zhong, and Zhao Yuneng guarding one side. These people are at least the generals of Mu Guarding side. In the future, Wang Can's team will be built by these people. Wang Can
Can thought for a moment and then ordered: "Wen You, have someone bring some food to Chang Ming. He hasn't eaten for several days and his stomach is empty. I'm afraid he's already so hungry that he's about to faint and won't be able to hold on."
Hearing this, Xu Rong looked at Wang Can gratefully.
Li Ru looked at Wang Can resentfully, couldn't he have thought of it?
However, Li Ru also felt a little emotional about Wang Can caring so much for his subordinates. If Dong Zhuo could restrain his temper, not brutally kill people, not be arrogant, be polite to the virtuous and corporal, and be kind and powerful at the same time, the situation would not end in death.
It is possible to become the founding father of a country that will open up the world forever.
Li Ru nodded and said, "Master, you should stand behind me."
Wang Can asked: "Why?"
Li Ru chuckled and said: "If the soldiers who came in found you sitting in the camp arrogantly and reported the news to Fan Chou and others, wouldn't it be a secret? Your safety is the most important thing, so you'd better stand still and don't move.
Speak out at will to avoid others discovering your identity, this is the safest way."
Wang Can glared at Li Ru hatefully, showing a cruel expression, and then stood behind Li Ru.
With a smile on his face, Li Ru shouted and asked the soldiers guarding outside the camp to bring food for Xu Rong to fill his stomach.
Xu Rong was so hungry that he couldn't hold it any longer. After untying the rope that bound his hands, he ate a lot to fill his stomach. After eating, Xu Rong's face was still messy.
, the whole person's mental temperament has changed, his cheeks still look a little haggard, but his deep eyes are full of energy, looking confident and calm.
At this time, Xu Rong was thinking about how to legitimately submit to Wang Can.
He was a surrendered general captured by Zhang Xiu. He was detained in the army and could not leave the barracks. However, if he continued to stay in the barracks, he could only surrender. He had already surrendered. Wang Can was not Fan Chou's person. How could he explain to Fan Chou what he had done so far?
Problems that need to be solved. Xu Rong thought for a while and said: "Master Li, although I submit to the lord, but now..."
While Xu Rong was speaking, rapid footsteps came from outside the camp. The soldiers guarding the camp ran to the door of the camp and said, "Sir, General Fan, General Zhang, and General Li are here to visit!"
Li Ru didn't even think about it and said immediately: "Please!"
After the words fell, Fan Chou, Zhang Ji and Li Meng came together not long after.
Li Ru saw the smiles on the three people's faces. They obviously knew about Xu Rong's eating and guessed that Xu Rong had been persuaded by him. Therefore, the three people hurried over to appease Xu Rong. Li Ru secretly nodded to Xu Rong.
Seeing this, Xu Rong also understood what Li Ru meant. He stood up and cupped his hands and said: "Xu Rong, meet the three generals!"
When Fan Chou and the others saw Xu Rong's high spirits, they nodded repeatedly and kept talking to comfort Xu Rong. Especially when they thought of Xu Rong becoming a member of the Xiliang Army, Fan Chou laughed from ear to ear.
A leading general finally 'submitted' to them.
PS: The third update is guaranteed, continue to ask for favorites and flowers. I will continue to add more updates tonight. The update time is late, so you can check it out tomorrow.
PS: Also, Xu Rong’s character cannot be found, so I compiled one, so don’t pursue it.
