Three Kingdoms, I'm really not a general!

Chapter 184: The Loser's Dilemma
There are many talented people in the army.

It’s not difficult to find a ventriloquist.

Bao Long quickly found the person, and after Xing Daorong tested him briefly, he found that he was really capable.

It can not only imitate animals, but also human voices.

Xing Daorong was very satisfied and asked Bao Long to lead the team.

...

After Shi Huan and Zhu Ling were captured alive, they naturally had no chance to communicate. This was the first time they met before being taken to the tent.

But even though we met, we couldn't talk.

Both of them had their mouths sealed with cloth, so they couldn't speak even if they wanted to.

They looked at each other and both showed strong confidence.

It seemed as if they were all willing to die bravely and would never surrender.

but…

Xing Daorong just laughed secretly in his heart.

Even though both of them are tough guys, meeting me... they are really unlucky.

Prisoner's Dilemma!

A representative example of non-zero-sum game in game theory, reflecting that the best choice for an individual is not the best choice for the group.

Today, Xing Daorong is going to give Shi Huan and Zhu Ling a "loser's dilemma" to teach them a lesson.

The confidence in the two people's passionate eyes... collapsed in an instant!
...

History Huan.

He was chivalrous and heroic when young, and was known for his loyalty and bravery.

Although he is Xiahou Yuan's deputy general this time, Shi Huan has actually followed Cao Cao for a long time.

After Cao Cao started his army, Shi Huan joined as a retainer, served as a captain of the central army, participated in military campaigns, and supervised the generals.

For so many years, he was loyal to Cao Cao.

I would rather die than surrender, this is not just talk.

At this moment in the big tent, Xing Daorong saw Shi Huan staring at him, but secretly said "loyalty" in his heart.

But you can't always praise your opponent, so you admire him in your heart but still look disdainful on the surface.

He ordered someone to go forward and release Shi Huan's mouth, but said in a cold voice: "Shi Huan, I know you won't surrender, but I am willing to give you a chance to live... Are you willing?"

Shi Huan did not ask for a way out, but laughed loudly when he heard it: "How can I beg you to spare my life? Kill me quickly and don't say a word!"

Xing Daorong had expected this and was not panicked at all.

He just smiled and said, "Shi Huan, don't be anxious. There is a saying that goes 'It is better to live a miserable life than to die a good death'. You might as well listen to what the conditions are."

Shi Huan listened, but just raised his head and closed his eyes, as if he had no interest in Xing Daorong's words.

Xing Daorong continued, "I don't ask for much. I just want you to tell me how many days it will take for Cao Cao to send out his troops."

After saying this, Shi Huan finally turned around and looked at Xing Daorong with some suspicion.

Shi Huan couldn't tell exactly how long it would take Cao Cao to send out his troops, but it would probably be about a month.

At present, food, fodder, and military horses are being mobilized. Once the arrow is shot, there is no turning back. Once the war starts, there will be no procrastination.

Even if I didn't say anything, Xing Daorong would know about this. Why should he do anything to give me a handle?
"wrong!"

"There must be some fraud involved!"

"Maybe the war situation changed while I was away." Shi Huan pondered for a while, and after thinking it over, he decided it would be best to say nothing.

After figuring it out, Shi Huan closed his eyes again and ignored everything.

Xing Daorong was not discouraged.

To be frank, he didn't expect Shi Huan to speak, so he just kept calculating and said, "Since you don't want to talk about this, I'll change the question. Now that you are defeated, Xiahou Yuan will have to defend himself. Do you know where the ambush is in Qishan?"

When Shi Huan heard this, he felt even more strange.

This question is even more difficult to answer than the previous question of when Cao Cao mobilized his troops.

Even if he had to die, he would not expose his general's arrangements.

However, Xing Daorong's question was asked in a reverse way, which made Shi Huan confused.

Could it be that something happened with the King of Wei, and perhaps he postponed the dispatch of troops, which is why he asked this question?
Although he was thinking this in his heart, he still responded coldly: "How can I know the general's arrangements? Don't ask too much, I won't tell you anything!"

Seeing Shi Huan being so resolute, Xing Daorong secretly thought that his acting skills were about the same.

If there are too many, it would be a bit too much.
It is best to let Shi Huan figure it out on his own, which is just right.

As if he was annoyed by Shi Huan's attitude, he said, "Okay! Since you really want to die, I will grant your wish!"

"If you don't say anything about this, someone will. Shi Huan, don't regret it when your head falls off!"

After saying that, Xing Daorong turned around and walked out of the tent without any hesitation.

Shi Huan saw Xing Daorong leaving the tent and suddenly felt uneasy.

Listening carefully, I could vaguely hear Xing Daorong entering the tent next door.

He knew very well that he was going to find Zhu Ling.

Although he had some understanding of Zhu Ling and knew that he was a loyal and righteous man, he was currently at the mercy of others. Shi Huan had no idea whether he could stick to his original intentions in such an environment.

Fortunately, the tent had no soundproofing effect, so Shi Huan could still vaguely hear some sounds.

I listened carefully, but I heard Xing Daorong still saying the same thing.

Right now, he should be saying to Zhu Ling: "Zhu Ling, I know you won't surrender, but I am willing to give you a chance to live... Are you willing?"

It cannot be said to be similar, but it can be said to be exactly the same conversation.

Shi Huan certainly paid close attention to Zhu Ling's answer, but unfortunately it seemed that he didn't answer at all.

"It's probably just something I don't want to say to Xing Daorong."

In this case, Zhu Ling should also be a loyal person to King Wei
Shi Huan was thinking this in his heart, but Xing Daorong suddenly said, "Since you don't want your own life, why don't you change the subject? If you answer one or two questions of mine, I will release General Shi next to you."

"If you don't respond, I won't kill you, but I will kill General Shi Huan."

Damn it!

When Shi Huan heard this, he thought to himself, "This is despicable!" He had never seen anyone so shameless!

In this day and age, we should still uphold morality when fighting wars. What Xing Daorong said is really despicable!
really!

But he heard Zhu Ling yelling at him: "Xing Daorong! How can you be a general if you are so despicable?"

Xing Daorong didn't care at all, instead he laughed and said, "Despicable? Cao Cao killing the Ma family is not despicable? Massacre of the city and killing people is not despicable?"
"I just killed an opponent of yours, and you're calling me despicable?"

When Shi Huan heard Xing Daorong say this, he thought it was really hard to reply. Just as he was thinking about how Zhu Ling should respond, he heard no sound from next door.

Come to think of it, this reaction is normal. Most people would find it difficult to respond to Xing Daorong's sweet words.

But soon Shi Huan discovered that something was wrong again.
There was a moment of silence next door, as if Zhu Ling was really persuaded.

Shi Huan wanted to shout, telling Zhu Ling not to fall into Xing Daorong's trap, but his mouth was sealed again, so he couldn't shout.

I can only wait anxiously for the reaction from the neighbors.
(End of this chapter)