Chapter 651 Threats and Lure
Dong Zhao is a great scholar, so of course he will not expose people's scars inexplicably. The reason for this is definitely a purpose. To achieve the goal, you must elicit the topic. For people like Zhang Xiu, you can only submit by threats and temptations; those who are hard cannot be strong, and those who are soft cannot be effective. This is also a method commonly used by Confucian scholars.
Dong Zhao said: "General Zhang, you have a deep hatred with Lu Ning. Shihe knows this. Even if you arrive in Wancheng, will Lu Ning let you go? You know how powerful Lu Ning is, you know better than me. Don't you think about how to resolve it?"
Zhang Xiu was also depressed. He never wanted to be an enemy with Lu Ning from his heart, but Lu Ning's army still attacked; he also knew in his heart that if Lu Ning's army continued to attack Wancheng, it would definitely not be able to defend. After actual combat, Zhang Xiu understood this very well.
Zhang Xiu said: "It seems that whether Lu Ning will come to attack Wancheng? What does this have to do with Lao Cao? You don't want the weasel to greet the chickens with New Year's greetings. Just say anything if you have something to do, don't bend around."
Dong Zhao had no choice but to meet someone like Zhang Xiu, so he had to scoundrel and said, "General Zhang, as long as you lead your troops to surrender to my lord, you don't have to worry about being attacked by Lu Ning's army; my lord and Lu Ning have a trade agreement, and the two families have been safe and sound. After Lu Ning knew that Wancheng was my lord's, he would never send troops to attack again. Don't worry about this. If you surrender to my lord, even if Lu Ning's army came to attack Wancheng, then our lord will send troops to reinforce. Don't worry about this."
Zhang Xiu was puzzled. He had just wiped out the 5,000 army of Xiahou Yuan under Cao Cao. Now he went to surrender to Lao Cao. Isn’t this asking for death? Even if Lao Cao doesn’t cause trouble, will Xiahou Yuan spare him?
Zhang Xiu said: "Will Lao Cao accept me? Don't hold a grudge against me? Xiahou Yuan's 5,000 troops were destroyed by me!"
Dong Zhao said: "General Yi, don't worry! My lord is wise and wise, how could he hold a grudge against you! My lord also knows that General Zhang is brave and good at fighting. He is a rare general. He has long been determined to urge him, but he has never had time and opportunity."
Zhang Xiu said: "It means that I surrender to Lao Cao and continue to lead my troops to guard Wancheng. Isn't it the case?"
Dong Zhao was stunned after hearing this! How dare you make a decision? Isn’t Zhang Xiu still an independent kingdom? Although this is also a choice, would Cao Cao agree? Dong Zhao definitely dare not agree to such a decision.
Dong Zhao said: "General Zhang, after you surrender to my lord, your safety is what our lord must be responsible for. Why don't you be afraid here?"
Zhang Xiu laughed and said, "After talking for a long time, isn't it just a fancy to the soldiers in my hands?"
Dong Zhao said: "General Zhang, don't be anxious? I will report your request to my Lord. I believe my Lord should agree."
Zhang Xiu would not decide on it himself. Zhang Xiu still wanted to discuss such a big thing with his adviser Jia Xu. Now Zhang Xiu can be regarded as obedient to Jia Xu and will never doubt Jia Xu's ability anymore. After all, Jia Xu's plan to help and Zhang Xiu completely annihilate Xiahou Yuan's 5,000 troops, such a big victory was extremely happy for Zhang Xiu.
Zhang Xiu said: "Gongren, go and rest first, and I will study it with my subordinates before replying to you."
Zhang Xiu also knew the situation in Wancheng and could not refuse Dong Zhao's proposal at once. After all, this was also an option; what should Ju Xiu do, he had to listen to Jia Xu's opinions first.
After Dong Zhao left, Zhang Xiu immediately ran to Jia Xu's accommodation and asked Jia Xu for advice.
After Zhang Xiu arrived at Jia Xu's residence, Jia Xu smiled slightly, glanced at him, and said lightly: "General Zhang, why would you have time to come to me today?"
Usually, Zhang Xiu will only meet beauty without any trouble, and will never run to Jia Xu to sit there; when Zhang Xiu comes, there will definitely be something wrong, and it is something that is not accurate.
Zhang Xiu laughed awkwardly and said, "Wenhe, isn't this okay? I'll run to you to ask for tea and drink."
Jia Xu ignored it directly and said nothing nonsense! Come here to have tea unless the sun comes out from the west.
Jia Xu said: "General Zhang, just say anything if you have anything to do? We are all old acquaintances, so there is no need to be artificial anymore."
After hearing this, Zhang Xiu was depressed. This dead scholar did not give him any face and spoke so bluntly.
What is Jia Xu? That is the best and top super strategist during the Three Kingdoms period. His best attitude is to read people's minds. How could Zhang Xiu hide such a small move than Jia Xu?
Zhang Xiu said: "Wenhe, Cai Cao sent Dong Zhao to persuade me to surrender. What do you think of this?"
Jia Xu glanced at Zhang Xiu, as if he wanted to see through Zhang Xiu.
Jia Xu said lightly: "General Zhang, what do you mean?"
Zhang Xiuhuashe said: "Wenhe, Dong Zhao said that after he defected to Lao Cao, he would not blame us for annihilation of Xiahou Yuan's 5,000 troops; he said that Lao Cao and Lu Ning had a trade agreement, and as long as he defected to Lao Cao's subordinates, Lu Ning would not attack us again?"
Jia Xu cursed inwardly, "Idiot!"
Jia Xu said lightly: "General Zhang, Sizhou is also under the jurisdiction of Lao Cao. Didn't Lu Ning accept it? What's the binding force of the trade agreement? Are you really stupid or pretending to behave!"
Who is Jia Xu? That absolute truth is a wise man. How many people can match in the world? In history, Jia Xu helped Zhang Xiu to fight against Lao Cao's second battle, and advised Zhang Xiu to surrender to Cao Cao. This is not Jia Xu's consideration for Zhang Xiu, but considering his own values and not taking Zhang Xiu's shoes seriously.
Cao Cao was the most powerful prince in the world at that time. Ji Xu advised Zhang Xiu to surrender for a purpose. At least after surrendering to Cao Cao, Jia Xu would definitely be valued and his life would be guaranteed. As for Zhang Xiu, Jia Xu would just use it.
The strongest person in the world is now Lu Ning. Jia Xu is not so willing to let Jia Xu persuade Zhang Xiu to surrender to Cao Cao again; Jia Xu is absolutely clear in his heart that the world must be Lu Ning's in the end, and it is not a temporary solution to surrender to Cao Cao now. As well as seeking Cao Cao, it is better to surrender to Lu Ning directly, at least to make some military achievements.
Zhang Xiuhuas were stunned after hearing this!
After a moment, he said, "How can Dong Zhao fool people? Sizhou can't even defend it, so why do you say that Lu Ning won't attack Wancheng? Isn't that nonsense?"
Jia Xu still said lightly: "Cao Cao is interested in the 30,000 iron cavalry in your hand."
Zhang Xiu shouted and cursed: "Dong Zhao, an old man, said he was reporting to Lao Cao. After surrendering, I will continue to lead the troops to guard Wancheng? If this is the case, how could Lao Cao agree? Even if he agrees, there will be other means to restrain him!"
Jia Xu said lightly: "General Zhang, do you think Cao Cao would be as good as Liu Biao? Liu Biao could give some food and grass, but he could not mobilize your army; but would Cao Cao be such a sucker?"
Zhang Xiu said: "Wenhe, what should we do? If Lu Ning attacks Wancheng again, we can't resist it? Lu Ning's army's combat power is too strong and difficult to deal with."
Jia Xu said: "Lu Ning will not attack Wancheng for the time being. If he wanted to attack, Taishici's army would have attacked long ago."
Zhang Xiu said: "Wenhe, are you so sure? But Wu Guan is in Lu Ning's hands and can send troops to attack at any time?"
Jia Xu said: "Lu Ning occupied Wu Pass to plan to send troops this year. It is not that Lu Ning will not attack Wancheng in the future, but that time will not be now."
Zhang Xiu said: "Why?"
Jia Xu cursed inwardly, "Idiot!"
Chapter completed!