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

Chapter 98: The Benevolent Monarch (Thanks to Brother Xingchen for his generous support again! Brothers are great, no need to say more!)
"Dear Governor Zhou Xin:
“I have heard that Governor Zhou treats his people with kindness and justice. I, Lü Bu, the governor of Yangzhou, also love my people like my own children and I have great respect for Governor Zhou.

“I am sending troops to Danyang today only to fulfill my duties as governor of Yangzhou and unify Yangzhou in order to better plan the Yangzhou region.

“If Governor Zhou Xin surrenders voluntarily, it will not only show respect to the court, but also save the people and soldiers from suffering.

"For me, Lu Bu, this is also a great favor.

“You can retain your post as governor and continue to manage Danyang, and you only need to hand over the military power to me.

"I have always had the ability to predict the future.

“I have learned that if you abandon Danyang and return to Kuaiji, you will sooner or later die at the hands of Kuaiji Governor Wang Lang.

"If you don't want to die young, you should stay in Danyang to protect yourself.

"We will first station our troops on the river and wait for good news from Governor Zhou..."

After reading the contents of the letter, Zhou Xin could clearly feel the humility and respect in Lu Bu's words.

Who would have thought that the legendary Lu Bu was not afraid even when facing the eighteen princes.

But to a small governor of Danyang, he actually used such sincere words...

Although he knew that this was the other party's means of winning people's hearts, he still felt benefited unconsciously.

Of course, what shocked Zhou Xin the most was that the other party had actually calculated that he would leave Danyang and go to Kuaiji?

How can this be?

I just made the decision...

Is this inferred from my reputation, or do I really have the ability to predict the future?
Just when Zhou Xin was hesitating, Zhou Yu, who was packing up in the room, couldn't help but come out, came up to Zhou Xin and looked at the letter.

After reading the contents of the letter, he was also quite surprised:

"No way! How could this Lord Wen be so smart? He actually guessed that you, brother, were going to return to Kuaiji?"

Seeing that Zhou Xin still didn't speak, Zhou Yu immediately expressed his opinion:

"Brother! He also said that if you return to Kuaiji, you will die at the hands of Wang Lang...

"Since this guy can guess that you are going to return to Kuaiji, maybe he can really guess what will happen next.

"We'd rather believe it exists than not believe it!
"In my humble opinion, you don't have to give up Danyang to protect the soldiers and civilians from harm.

"Surrender... no, submit to Lu Bu, that's also a solution.

"That Lu Bu is the governor of Yangzhou appointed by the imperial court.

"He also killed Dong Zhuo and destroyed Yuan Shu, and was very friendly to the people under his rule. He is no longer as notorious as he was in the past.

"If we submit to him, not only will my brother be able to survive, but the people will also be able to live and work in peace. Is there a better choice than this?"

After listening to his brother's analysis, Zhou Xin's thoughts gradually became clear.

After a moment of silence, he finally sighed and made a decision:

"You're right, who wants to die when they can live?

"Since this Lord Wen treats us with courtesy, we can't refuse his kindness.

“Renming, you go to the river in person and inform Marquis Wen of my decision first.

"Please prepare for me, I will be there soon."

Seeing that his brother finally listened to his advice, Zhou Yu was extremely happy. After responding, he left in a hurry.

……

Niuzhu Port, west side of Danyang County.

Lu Bu's army was anchored not far from the port.

He looked at the port, which had almost no defenders, and knew very well that he could easily take it.

But he didn't do that because he wanted Zhou Xin to see his attitude.

Zhou Xin's reputation is not very loud in history, and Lu Bu has only occasionally seen him in the Three Kingdoms game in his previous life.

If Kuai Liang hadn't reminded him that this guy claimed to love the people, he would not have remembered anything about him.

He vaguely remembered that in history, when Wu Jing came to attack Danyang County, the other side directly disbanded its troops and gave up Danyang County and returned to Kuaiji County. Later, when Sun Ce attacked Kuaiji, Wang Lang sent Zhou Xin to lead the troops to fight, but was eventually killed by Sun Ce.

Giving up resistance in order to prevent the people from suffering may be a cowardly excuse.

But isn’t it also an act of kindness?

So Lu Bu had a good impression of Zhou Xin.

Moreover, it is rumored that Zhou Xin also knows some fortune-telling skills, so he is not completely useless.

Whenever you encounter any problem in the future, you can ask the other party for divination and feel more at ease.

Just as Lu Bu was thinking about this, a small boat suddenly came towards them quickly in the harbor.

Standing at the bow was a young man whose clothes were not fancy but not too bad either.

At Lu Bu's signal, the man successfully approached their warship, clasped his hands and said loudly:
"I am Zhou Xin's younger brother Zhou Yu, nice to meet you generals!

"I have come here to convey my brother's intention: he is willing to submit to the governor of Yangzhou!"

A hint of joy immediately appeared in Lu Bu's eyes, and then he smiled and joked:

"Your name is also Zhou Yu?"

Zhou Yu looked at the man who spoke. He was nine feet tall, with star-like eyebrows and sword-like eyes.

Standing among a group of powerful generals, he stood out like a moon surrounded by stars. It was clear that this man must be the legendary Lu Fengxian.

He quickly bowed respectfully and replied with a wry smile:

"I am Kou Yuyu, not Wang Yuyu.

"Although it sounds the same, there is really no comparison between me and the talented Zhou Lang from Lujiang."

Lu Bu smiled slightly:
"Anyway, I've got your name.

"From now on, follow your brother and work under me.

"As long as you perform well enough, there will be opportunities for promotion!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu immediately thanked Lu Bu again and again:

"Please follow me, Lord Wen. I will lead you to the port first, and my brother will follow soon."

Under the leadership of Zhou Yu, Lu Bu led an army of 20,000 to land.

During the landing process, Lu Bu saw a man who looked somewhat similar to Zhou Yu, but more steady and older, leading a group of officials from the county government to pay him a visit.

"Danyang Governor Zhou Xin greets the governor!"

Lu Bu immediately stepped forward to support Zhou Xin, as gentle as ever:
"You are too polite, Governor Zhou. The people of Danyang are blessed to have a governor like you who is sensible and knows how to handle things.

“From now on, you can govern Danyang County with peace of mind under my protection.

"As for military matters, just leave them to me."

Hearing the meaning of Lu Bu's words, Zhou Xin immediately knelt down:

"In addition to the small number of troops in the various county towns, the county also has 6,000 troops in Wanling County, the seat of government.

"I hope Wen Hou can treat these people well..."

Lu Bu helped Zhou Xin up from the ground and said solemnly:

"Don't worry. I never considered soldiers as tools of war. They are also part of the people.

“If it weren’t for the purpose of completely resolving the chaos, I actually wouldn’t want to start a war.

"But it is for the sake of reducing sacrifices in the future and for our descendants to live in a peaceful and prosperous world.

"A small amount of sacrifice is necessary now..."

After hearing what Lu Bu said, Zhou Xin understood the logic and said nothing more.

It can be seen from the fact that this time the other party did not forcibly capture the port city, but wrote a letter to himself first.

The Marquis Wen in front of him is indeed a benevolent monarch.

(End of this chapter)