Three Kingdoms: I choose Xiao Qiao and Da Qiao, why are you crying, Diao Chan?

Chapter 237: If you can surrender, surrender. If you can’t surrender, kill! (Thanks to Kong Cheng’s foster father for the inspiration!!!)

Xun You looked at the seal carefully:

"I will leave this matter to you. Please relax, General."

Zhang Liao nodded slightly and handed the seal to the other party for full handling.

After obtaining the seal, Xun You first tried to go to the prison to persuade Yan Yan to surrender.

Although he failed, he managed to figure out the characteristics of Yan Yan's speaking style.

He then found Yan Yan's handwritten letters, imitated the other party's handwriting, and wrote four letters of persuasion in the other party's tone.

Finally, it was stamped with the seal of the prefect of Ba County and sent to Yufu County, Qu County, Hanfeng County and Yangqu County respectively.

The letter said that he, "Yan Yan", had been defeated and surrendered, and that Yizhou was currently in turmoil and was unable to resist the arrival of Lu Bu's army.

It is better to surrender as soon as possible to protect the safety of the people in the city.

After receiving the letter from "Yan Yan", the three counties of Yufu, Qu and Hanfeng all surrendered.

Only the magistrate of Yangqu County, Wu Yi, refused to surrender. Instead, he wrote a letter back, scolding Yan Yan for betraying his master and seeking fame!
Even so, the eastern part of Ba County was completely taken over by Zhang Liao.

The Ba County area is vast and the terrain is extremely rugged, so it will take some time to completely occupy it.

Zhang Liao decided to take a rest first, and then continue the attack after the troops and food supplies arrived from Jingzhou.

He asked Wei Yan to stay here, and he personally took Xun You to meet Lu Bu.

……

Lujiang County, Wancheng.

After the sun comes out, the temperature in early autumn is still hot.

Lu Bu was in Cai Yan's room, sitting in front of her desk, reading the letter sent by Zhang Liao.

Cai Yan sat beside him virtuously, fanning him gently.

Seeing the name Xun You mentioned in Zhang Liao's letter, Lu Bu patted Cai Yan's thigh in surprise.

This hurt so much that the woman covered her red lips with her delicate hands, tears welled up in the corners of her eyes, and she sobbed softly!
Only after hearing Cai Yan's voice did Lu Bu come back to his senses from his surprise.

Turning his head and seeing Zhao Ji's pitiful appearance, he immediately realized that he had used too much force, and hurriedly lifted up her dream skirt to take a look.

All I saw was a red slap mark on the plump white thigh!

Lu Bu pinched the woman's soft thighs with a look of apology on his face:

"I'm sorry, I was so excited that I accidentally hurt you..."

Looking at Lü Bu's face full of concern and worry, Cai Yan held down Lü Bu's big hand on her leg and shook her head slightly:

"Zhao Ji knows that your husband didn't mean it, so you don't have to mind...

"Besides, hasn't my husband been tormenting me to death every night during this period of time?
"I'm already used to it."

Looking at Cai Yan's soft and shy face, little Lu Bu also became eager to make a move.

Cai Yan saw the other party's intention, a flash of panic flashed in her eyes, and she quickly changed the subject:

"By the way, why were you so happy just now, my husband?"

This question successfully diverted Lu Bu's attention.

Lu Bu smiled and said:
“Wen Yuan said in the letter that he has captured five cities in Ba County, and a top strategist comparable to Zhou Gongjin has joined our army!

"With this man's help, I will be more confident in dealing with Liu Bei's military advisor!"

Cai Yan didn't know much about military affairs, but seeing her husband so happy, she became happy too:

"Souji congratulates her husband~"

Lu Bu laughed twice boldly and gently kneaded the other's thigh.

Under Cai Yan's hot face, Lu Bu's big hand gradually reached into the deepest part of Cai Yan's skirt...

A few days later.

Zhang Liao and Xun You finally arrived at Wancheng.

Lu Bu had already led people ten miles out of the city to welcome them.

When Lu Bu saw the handsome and somewhat honest middle-aged counselor, he immediately stepped forward enthusiastically and shook his hand:

"Are you Xun You or Xun Gongda? I have admired you for too long!"

Feeling the strength coming from Lu Bu's big hand and seeing the genuine joy on his face, Xun You was flattered and replied:

"My Lord, you are too polite... I am just an unknown person. Compared with my cousin's fame and talent, I am undoubtedly far inferior." Lu Bu immediately shook his head:

“I have heard about Gongda’s performance in Berkshire.

“Your uncle is certainly very talented, but he is even better at making overall plans.

"As for specific strategies and policies, Gongda is undoubtedly better!"

Hearing the other party's evaluation, Xun Youqian smiled and shook his head.

Lu Bu did not praise him too much. He rode side by side with the other party, chatting and laughing as they walked.

Even Zhang Liao in the rear was not paid much attention by Lu Bu.

However, Zhang Liao had no dissatisfaction with this.

He was very clear that as Lu Bu's trusted general, he no longer needed any external things to maintain their relationship.

It was not until they arrived at the City Lord's Mansion that Lu Bu and Xun You dismounted from their horses at the same time.

Lu Bu bowed to Xun You and said:

"Talking with you about this journey, I am deeply moved!

"Please have a good rest, Gongda. I will welcome you back when the dinner is ready!"

Xun You bowed in return, his heart filled with joy.

During the conversation with Lu Bu, he found that this Wen Hou was completely different from the rude one he had imagined!

Not only is he well-spoken, but he is also knowledgeable and intelligent. He can definitely be called a man of both civil and military talents!

It was hard for him to imagine that such a person would betray Ding Yuan, defect to Dong Zhuo, and do all kinds of evil things.

Perhaps, the other party just had no choice, or there was another hidden reason...

After Xun You left, Zhang Liao stepped forward and handed him a scroll of bamboo slips:
"My lord, this is the recipe for the elixir that Wei Yan got from the immortal."

Lu Bu took the bamboo slips, read the contents, and was not as happy as he had imagined.

He had never seen a supernatural being like "immortal" in his past life or in this life.

In his opinion, the so-called "immortals" are nothing more than sorcerers who understand some Taoism.

For example, Zhuge Liang, who was proficient in Wu Hou Qi Men, could indeed predict the future and know life and death to a certain extent.

But if you want to ride on clouds and move mountains and seas, even a second-round opponent can't do it.

As for the so-called elixir recipe... Lu Bu knew very well that this was not a world of cultivating immortals, and there could be no elixir without side effects.

In history, countless emperors died suddenly after taking so-called miraculous elixirs...

Thinking of this, he immediately asked Zhang Liao:

"What symptoms did the soldiers who took the elixir show later?"

Zhang Liao replied truthfully:

"Those soldiers slept for three days and were exhausted after waking up. It took them a long time to gradually recover their spirits..."

As expected... Lu Bu was not surprised at this situation.

He returned the recipe to Zhang Liao:

“Send this prescription to Dr. Zhong Jing and have him take a look to see if there is any way to improve the condition.

"Although this thing has significant side effects, it can indeed play a significant role if used at a critical moment."

Zhang Liao immediately took the order and left.

That night, Lu Bu held a grand banquet to entertain Zhang Liao and Xun You.

At the banquet, Lu Bu said to Zhang Liao:
“The Arsenal has recently built a batch of chariots and breastplates, which Wenyuan can take with him when he returns to Ba County.

"With the help of chariots, the enemy will be no match in a field battle.

“As for the heart-protecting mirror, it can also greatly increase the soldiers’ ability to survive.

"As for Yan Yan, if he can surrender, then surrender. If he can't surrender, then kill him!"

Hearing this, Zhang Liao hurriedly shook his head:
"Yan Yan is quite prestigious in Shu. If we kill him, the Shu people will become more united and it will be difficult for our army to attack them!"

Xun You, who was standing by, heard Zhang Liao's words and immediately said with a smile:
"General, don't worry. I have a plan that can make Yan Yan surrender on his own initiative!"

(End of this chapter)