Dragon map of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1719 Decisive Battle at Shangdang Six

"You're here to surrender!" Zhang Xiu didn't beat around the bush, but directly revealed the purpose of Han Tao's visit.

"Yes!"

The young Han Tao did not deny it, but admitted it very directly, with a smile on his face, and his voice was full of confidence: "General Zhang Xiu, I am here to negotiate with the general on behalf of the Ming Dynasty. Think for the sake of the world, but also think for yourself!"

"Young man, you are courageous enough. Great Ming talents have emerged in large numbers, as expected!"

Zhang Xiu sneered, and said, "But don't you know that there are many grievances and grievances between Muming and I, if it's not their death, it's my death?"

He had no parents since he was a child, and his uncle raised him. If his uncle is like him, he is like a father.

Ever since his uncle Zhang Ji died in battle, he has always remembered this hatred.

During the Liangzhou Rebellion, Ma Chao chose to surrender, and he had a chance, but he finally chose to surrender to Li Ru, because his hatred for Mujing was unshakable.

"All grievances come from the battlefield!"

Han Tao said calmly: "We are all struggling in troubled times. The general is also a person who went to the battlefield. He didn't kill people. Naturally, he can only be killed. I know about Uncle Ling, but I can only say one regret, I can only blame you for becoming our Daming's enemies!"

"Bold!"

Zhang Xiu drew his sword suddenly, the sword intent was as fast as thunder, and the blade was already on Han Tao's neck.

A chill rose up Han Tao's spine.

Although he was young and intelligent, he had also seen big scenes, even if he fought in a complicated and dangerous place like Yecheng, he was never afraid.

But after all, there is still fear of life and death.

So facing Zhang Xiu's long sword, he was still a bit terrified, but what he was able to do best was to control his emotions. He had endured humiliation for many years, and he had already controlled his emotions very well.

He said calmly: "The general killed me, but it was just like crushing an ant to death. Why use a sword, as long as the general says, I will slam my head to death here!"

"You are really not afraid of death!"

Zhang Xiu narrowed his eyes slightly, and there was a hint of the stunning color of Hua Guo in his pupils.

He had to admit one thing, that was the young man in front of him, which gave him a big surprise, at this age, with such courage, he could still stand in front of him.

Heroes come from teenagers.

"afraid!"

Han Tao smiled slightly, cupped his hands in salute, and said, "But I believe that even if General Zhang Xiu is furious, he won't let me finish my sentence before I die!"

"you're right!"

Zhang Xiu retracted his sword, and said: "Even if I kill you, I still have to listen to what you have to say, but you have to speak well, otherwise I really don't guarantee that your head will be hung on the gate of my barracks by mine After all, beheading you as an envoy of the Ming army will definitely inspire our army's fighting spirit!"

"Young people are afraid of death, so be careful with your words!"

Han Tao said in a low voice.

"I can't see that you are a cautious person!" Zhang Xiu sneered: "My uncle is like my father, if you dare to say such a thing, I dare to kill you!"

"Ha ha!"

Han Tao smiled and didn't care much.

Before he came, he had analyzed Zhang Xiu's character countless times. It seemed rough, but in fact he was a careful and cautious person.

He is also the kind of person who does great things and sacrifices his life.

That is to say, he seems to be unparalleled in friendship. In fact, as long as there are interests, he is not difficult to persuade.

"Is the general intending to avenge General Zhang Ji?"

Han Tao asked.

"That's natural!"

Zhang Xiu responded in a cold voice: "If I don't kill the Ming thief, how can I face my uncle's spirit in heaven in the future!"

"Uncle Ling is a general on the battlefield. Killing and being killed is the right thing to do. When he dies in battle, he is shrouded in horse leather. It is the fate of soldiers and the destination of this troubled world. There is no grudge!"

Han Tao said: "The general refuses my Ming Dynasty here, isn't it a little irrational, or in other words, the general can't see through the future of this troubled world at all!"

"Bright words!"

Zhang Xiu said with a sneer: "I just know that my uncle was beheaded by the Ming army. If I don't take revenge, how can I be a son of man!"

"Does the general kill people on the battlefield?"

"kill!"

"Does the general know how many people come to seek revenge from you every day?"

Zhang Xiu was a little silent.

Han Tao actually changed some concepts logically, but it was just right for Zhang Xiu.

Killing and being killed are actually a kind of fate on the battlefield. This is absolutely true, but death is death, killing pays for life, and the existence of hatred is also an emotion.

"Then according to Your Excellency, I should forget about this enmity!"

Zhang Xiu narrowed his eyes, his eyes flickering with murderous intent.

"Forget or remember, that is the general's business, not mine. I just want to tell the general that the dead are not as good as the living!"

Han Tao said: "You want to send all the remaining Liangzhou sons to death for the sake of making uncle, isn't that why you shouldn't?"

Zhang Xiu was silent, but quickly retorted: "According to your Excellency, fighting the Ming army is to die?"

"Isn't it!"

Han Tao smiled: "You know the fighting strength of our Ming army. If you can win the battle, you won't withdraw your troops from Liangzhou!"

Zhang Xiu did not deny this point, the Ming army was just too strong, terrifyingly strong, which made it difficult for him to adapt.

"Actually, it doesn't matter who the general helps. Are you willing to fight for the Yan Kingdom or serve my Ming Dynasty?

Han Tao said: "It's just that the general has thought about the comparison here?"

He began to analyze: "The general who fought for Yan may not be appreciated by Liu Bei. The general is next to the king?"

"Then will I be able to cede the land and become king if I join the Ming army?"

Zhang Xiu asked back.

Han Tao responded calmly: "If I tell you it's okay, I'd be lying to you. Since I'm talking about surrender, let's be more sincere and less hypocritical. If you ask, I'll tell you, definitely not, Daming Chaotang Everyone has a consensus, fight for the unification of the world, and no one will be allowed to separate the country!"

"Isn't that different?"

"Different!"

Han Tao said: "It's your duty to fight for the country of Yan. If you lose or win, that's all. If you have made meritorious service, then you have made meritorious service in the Ming army. You are all fighting. I believe you know how to maximize your own interests. And you have to be clear. If Ming loses, at most he will retreat, but Yan If the army loses, there will be no so-called Yan Kingdom in the future. This is a different concept. Besides, if the general is willing to surrender at this moment and lay the victory for our Ming army in the Shangdang decisive battle, then your days in the future will be better. Live better, even in His Majesty's heart, you will be credited!"

Hearing this, Zhang Xiu couldn't help feeling a little bit moved. Of course, his expression was the same as before.

In fact, he was not loyal to Yan.

On this point, he knew in his heart that when he took refuge in Yan State, it was more to find a place to stay, and Li Ru also played a role as a bridge.

But the current situation of the Yan army is not as good as it looks, and it may be defeated at any time. Once the Yan army is defeated and the country of Yan no longer exists, even if he can escape from the battlefield, it will be difficult for him to gain a foothold in the future.

Compared with hatred, survival is actually more important. It would be best if you can take care of both, but the current situation is changing too fast.

Even the survival of Yan State has become a problem.

In addition, he was also afraid of one thing...

"The general is thinking, even if everything I said is true, even if the Ming army can keep its promise, in terms of the hatred between you and Daming, there is no guarantee that Daming will settle accounts in the future!"

Han Tao added.

This sentence hit Zhang Xiu's heart.

He is just scared.

Even if Zhang Xiu was only silent, his expression said it all.

He didn't speak because he didn't want to express his opinion. At this moment, his heart was already a little turbulent, and how to make a choice had become a great difficulty.

The scene suddenly became a little stiff.

"I don't ask the general to make a decision immediately!"

Han Tao continued: "The general can think slowly, but the war has reached a critical point, and I'm afraid the general's time is running out!"

"I, you are allowed to move around in the camp, but you are not allowed to reveal your identity!"

Zhang Xiu, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly spoke.

"Thank you General!"

Han Tao bowed his hands in salute.

The first step has been successful, Zhang Xiu did not kill him immediately, that is the best reaction, this already shows that Zhang Xiu is tempted.

Of course, this might just be Zhang Xiu leaving a path for himself.

"Go down, this general needs to think about it for himself!"

Zhang Xiu said to Han Tao.

"Yes!"

Han Tao bowed his hands and left.

After Han Tao left the camp, he didn't stay for too long. He straddled out, left Zhang Xiu's camp, and disappeared quickly after going around...

Zhang Xiu camp.

Zhang Xiu sat on the seat, listened to the report from the personal guard, and frowned: "So many people can be lost?"

"General, this person is very familiar with the terrain, and there are too many people in the city, so he disappeared all of a sudden!" said the guard, clasping his hands.

"Understood, let's go!"

Zhang Xiu waved his hand.

"promise!"

Everyone left.

Zhang Xiu was alone, living in the tent, his eyes were flickering, and his mind was full of thoughts.

He never thought that he would have the opportunity to return to the Ming army.

But the appearance of the Ming envoy gave him a chance.

But this slight chance made him a little bit cautious, let's not talk about the hatred between him and the Ming army, let alone the death of his uncle.

Just talking about the general trend of the world, although there are some situations in the current war, he is still a little undecided.

The Ming army is very strong.

But it cannot be said that the princes of the Han Dynasty will definitely be defeated.

Who wins and loses is still unknown.

400 years ago, Liu Bang, the emperor of the Han Dynasty, was not as good as Xiang Yu, the overlord of Western Chu.

The future is too confusing, making him a little uncertain.

The princes of Xiliang have no hope. They can only survive by relying on them. In fact, his desire to cede land and stand on their own has weakened a lot.

It's not that I don't want to, but that there is no hope in this regard. No matter who gains power in the future, he will not be given such a chance.

Therefore, it is fate to take refuge in one side and survive.

And this fateful choice, not to mention Dong Zhuo, his own first choice was to choose Liu Bei, but now it seems that Liu Bei is not reliable.

The battle of Shangdang cannot be concealed from others, and he can also find out more clearly. He knows that Ju Yi surrendered to the Ming army, and Zhang Fei died in the battle of Shangdang.

The Ming army's general attack has arrived, and how long the Yan army can hold back is uncertain.

At this time, his participation in the battle of Shangdang may be tantamount to being buried with the Yan army.

However, it may not be good to rely on the Ming army.

He pinched his temples vigorously, the complicated thoughts made his brain ache, and the more he thought about it, the more painful it became.

"General!"

"Come in!"

"General, the king sent someone to urge the general to go south as soon as possible!"

"No matter who it is, let someone go and stop him first, saying that I am in the process of reorganizing the army. After the reorganization, I will go south to Shangdang as soon as possible!" Zhang Xiu thought for a while, and said to his personal guard general in a low voice.

"promise!"

The guard leader nodded.

..............................

in the city.

Han Tao wandered around, finally got rid of the tail behind him, and entered a grain store, which was Jing Wusi's stronghold.

"My lord, Commander!"

A young man in a wheelchair takes the lead.

No one knew that the commander of Jingwu Division Zuo Division had secretly appeared in Xihe County in the middle army of the Ming Army who was not there.

"Going out, there is no need to be polite!"

Tan Zong waved his hand and asked, "How is the situation?"

"At the beginning, Zhang Xiu's reaction was not intense, otherwise he should have chopped off my head, and the hole cards I prepared are useless!"

Han Tao dared to enter Zhang Xiu's barracks, so he was naturally prepared.

"Since it's useless, then don't let him know, come on!"

"exist!"

"Have someone send back Zhang Xiu's wife and children in the city, don't disturb them, and pretend as much as possible that nothing happened!"

"promise!"

Han Tao continued: "Master Commander, I can tell that Zhang Xiu is a little moved, but he has too many worries!"

"This person is cautious and has a lot of thoughts. He will not trust us so easily, nor will he make a decision so easily. I have already thought about this!"

Tan Zong said calmly.

"Then what should we do next?"

Han Tao asked.

"We are running out of time!"

Tan Zong thought for a while, and said: "Shangdang has started a decisive battle. Neither our army nor the Yan army has any retreat. At this time, Zhang Xiu must stand by our side!"

He clenched his fists tightly and said, "Perhaps it's dangerous to fight!"

"Please command the envoy!"

Han Tao is now very satisfied with his job. Originally, Tan Zong recommended him to join Wu Beitang, but in the end he proposed to do things under Tan Zong's command.

He begged three times, and Tan Zong only agreed.

He is very intelligent, capable of writing and martial arts. In Tan Zong's view, he is a rare talent. Another point is that he is very courageous.

This kind of thing that dared to enter the camp to lobby the enemy general alone, people without courage could not do it.

"Let's hit hard!"

Tan Zongdao: "Since Zhang Xiu has too many concerns, let's force him to express his opinion. We can't spend any more time with him!"

(End of this chapter)