"General Zhang Liao, Lu Bu brought his own destruction and is now at the end of his road. As a famous general of the generation, why bother to die for Lu Bu?
Even if the general doesn't care about himself, doesn't he still care about the soldiers and armor behind you?
They also all have their own relatives.
In their homes, there may be an 80-year-old mother waiting for her, there may be a weaker wife and children waiting for her, and some may even have not yet married!
Are you willing to let them die together for Na Lu Bu!?"
After rushing all the way, Zhang Liao led his army to the street pavilion, but Zhang Liao was blocked by an army of 200,000 soldiers who joined Liu Bei and Zhang Fei.
Before Zhang Liao could respond, Ma Chao's troops, which followed his army, had also arrived.
Zhang Liao's 100,000 Xiliang army was completely surrounded by Liu Bei's army.
After more than ten days of encirclement, Zhang Liao had heard these words of persuasion to surrender countless times.
The will in his heart was also being disintegrated bit by bit.
The soldiers under his command had no food and grass to use. Zhang Liao knew that if he didn't make a choice in this way, he might not be able to hold on for a few days. The 100,000 troops did not need Liu Bei to attack, and they would starve to death.
Looking at Zhang Liao with a tangled look on his face, Fazheng, as the envoy to persuade him to surrender, knew that he was adding fuel to the fire and Zhang Liao would definitely surrender!
"General, my lord is Queen Jing of Zhongshan, and he is the orthodoxy of this world!
Nowadays, the Han Dynasty is in turmoil and the country is in chaos.
My Lord, inheriting the mandate of Heaven, has fought all the way through thorns and thorns, just to restore the Han Dynasty, save the building from collapse, and achieve the great cause of Emperor Guangwu!
Our lord often mentions the general in front of the Lord, saying that the general is the best general in the world and an indispensable and powerful arm for our lord to restore the country!"
Hearing that Liu Bei thought more highly of himself than Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu, Zhang Liao's heart was shaken again.
You know, Liu Xiuna is a legendary figure.
If we use modern terms, it is completely at the level of a son of the plane.
He was born as a commoner, proclaimed himself emperor in just three years, unified the country in more than ten years, and extended the life of the Han Dynasty for more than two hundred years.
Now, how similar is Liu Bei's background to Emperor Guangwu?
Zhang Liao also knew the current situation. Liu Bei was trying to save face for himself by sending people over and over again to persuade him to surrender. Otherwise, he might have sent his army long ago and killed him and himself, who were already starving.
The powerful Xiliang army was wiped out.
"Lord Fazheng, please report back to Your Majesty.
Zhang Liao, willing to surrender!"
If someone gives you face, you can't be shameless.
Otherwise, it would be a small thing to lose one's life, and I'm afraid that I would also end up with a bad reputation.
Now Zhang Liao has been completely taken in by Fazheng, and he has already determined in his heart that Liu Bei is the son of destiny, the one who can unify the world and aspire to be the supreme king.
Liu Bei was naturally overjoyed when he learned that Zhang Liao had surrendered.
Now, including the soldiers and horses of Ma Chao and Zhang Liao, Liu Bei's Northern Expedition army has reached more than half a million people, which is not unpowerful.
"Send the order! The whole army marches, we go to Huguan!"
Liu Bei does not want to provoke Chu State at the moment, after all, his new land of three auxiliaries is not yet stable.
But this Lu Bu, Liu Bei planned to settle with him.
Otherwise, Liu Bei would be worried about this being stuck in Huguan.
If war breaks out with the Chu State at any time, it would be fatal if this guy jumps out and disgusts me.
Yongzhou, Huguan.
"Damn it! Damn it! Who can tell me, what else can I do in the current situation?"
After retreating all the way, Lu Bu is now really like a bereaved dog, he can only be trapped in Huguan and dare not make any move.
Facing the furious Lu Bu, all his subordinates were speechless.
In this case, what else can be said?
It is unrealistic to send troops. Not to mention Liu Bei's main army, even the Han army that captured Chang'an may not be able to defeat Lu Bu with his current strength.
Lu Bu still had hope if he held on. At least he still had Zhang Liao's 100,000 troops in Xiliang.
But now, he has received Zhang Liao's handwritten letter, and he also knows that his 100,000-strong army has changed their surname to Liu.
This really put Lu Bu into a desperate situation.
Lu Bu sneered when he thought of the words of persuasion to surrender written in the letter.
A big-eared thief who weaves straw sandals compares himself to Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu? Also compares himself to Liu Bang, the great ancestor of the Han Dynasty? It can be said that if a person is shameless, he will be invincible in the world.
Even if I surrender to the Chu Kingdom, I will not surrender to you, a treacherous villain!
!!!
Xiang Ji!?
It was originally a way to vent his anger, but suddenly Lu Bu had an idea.
Yes, I can surrender to Xiang Ji, the lonely king!
Lu Bu was still convinced of that title.
Regardless of personal force or the duel between soldiers and armor under his command, Lu Bu was beaten to the point of losing his temper.
"Come here! Go to Luoyang quickly and tell Lu Meng so that he can tell the King of Chu.
As long as the King of Chu is willing to send troops to help Gu Gu out of trouble, Gu will be loyal to him forever!"
Now Lu Bu has no capital, so he can only rely on selling his own force in exchange for Chu's support.
Thinking about it, that person would be very happy to have me, the second best person in the world, to serve him, right?
It's just that the tragic Lu Bu didn't know that the first person the envoy he sent to Luoyang saw was Sima Yi, who arrived early.
"You mean, you are the envoy of His Highness the King of Qin? He wants to ask for help from the State of Chu and even submit to His Highness the King of Chu?"
Because Xian rushed to Luoyang and relied on his talent and learning, Sima Yi was quickly reused by Lu Meng. Lu Meng even promised him that he would recommend him to King Xiang Ji of Chu when he returned to Pengcheng to renew his post at the end of the year.
Sima Yi naturally refused to accept this.
This Lü Meng is currently one of the top officials in the Chu State's military. It is better to get Lü Meng's recommendation than to go there rashly.
Now, Sima Yi, who has become a subordinate under Lu Meng, is naturally responsible for receiving the envoy from Huguan on behalf of Lu Meng who is training troops.
Looking at the envoy who looked like his own family, Sima Yi felt very happy in his heart.
Fortunately, fortunately, I did not go directly to Pengcheng, but stayed here in Luoyang.
Otherwise, if he, Lu Bu, votes for the King of Chu, how can he tolerate me?
Yes, no matter what, Sima Yi betrayed him first and had some evil intentions in his heart. He would not dare to confront Lu Bu no matter what.
What's more, who is Lu Bu? He is the King of Qin, and he is a figure known throughout the world.
If he surrendered to the King of Chu with his soldiers and armor and Huguan, his status would naturally be far higher than that of a person without any support.
I'm afraid, if that's the case, I, Sima Yike, will be tortured to death by Lu Bu.
But now...
Humph, Lu Bu, if it weren't for me, Sima Yi, who is unkind and unjust, I can only blame you for your misfortune. Who made you decide to serve His Highness the King of Chu after me, Sima Yi?
"Come here! Capture this spy!"
Ignoring the shocked look on the envoy's face, Sima Yi decisively ordered the murderer to be silenced.