Han Dang is stronger

Chapter 259 Vicious Threat
If Uncle Zhou didn't change his mind temporarily and still launched a night raid to steal the city according to the original plan, it may be a matter of opinion whether he can succeed smoothly.

The reason is not that Wei Bao and Wei Jun Wenwu have seen through Uncle Zhou's tricks, but that at nightfall, a fire broke out in Anyi city due to the people's carelessness in cooking, although the houses that caught fire were quickly extinguished , did not cause too much loss, but this incident inadvertently reminded Wei Bao, making Wei Bao suddenly realize that the danger has not passed, and there may be changes on the Anyi battlefield before the arrival of reinforcements, so Wei Bao Not only did he arrange the night defense mission carefully, but he also set up secret sentries outside Anyi City, which made it more difficult for the Han army to directly touch the city of Anyi under the cover of night.

After that, Wei Bao went back to his temporary palace to rest at ease. In order to vent the pressure in his heart, he even pushed the maid who was waiting for him to change his clothes to the couch. However, when Wei Bao tore the maid's clothes like crazy, In Anyi City, the gong suddenly rang loudly, and an alarm signal was sent out. Wei Bao was shocked and could only leave the disheveled maid in a hurry, rushed to the door and shouted: "Quickly, order the whole army to get up and assemble, Prepare for the night battle!"

After the soldiers rushed out, Wei Bao hurriedly put on his clothes and armor again, ready to lead the troops into battle, but to Wei Bao's surprise, there was no sound of shouts of killing or drums from the city of Anyi, and he could vaguely hear The sound of drum music made Wei Bao feel puzzled, but for the sake of caution, Wei Bao still quickly put on his armor and hurried to the prefect hall of the famous hall to direct the overall situation.

After a while, the defenders on the city finally sent a messenger to report the situation, saying: "Report to Your Majesty, Xiang Kang's rebel army suddenly sent a drum band to play music outside the south gate of Anyi, and also sent an envoy to accompany us to the south. The gate guards contacted and said that they wanted to return our captured general Baizhi. General Kong thought it was strange, so he let a rope go down. General Bai went up to the city, and then withdrew on his own initiative."

The whole hall was in an uproar, and Wei Jun, civil and military, were all dumbfounded. No one doubted that he was in a dream. Wei Bao was also full of disbelief, and asked repeatedly: "What? Xiang Kang's bandit army released Bai Zhi on his own initiative? where are you?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, it's just outside the gate of the palace." The messenger from the south gate said truthfully: "The general said he had something urgent to see you right away, so General Kong asked us to bring the general directly."

"Hurry up Xuanbai and go straight to the hall." Wei Bao hurriedly ordered, and then casually ordered to the south gate messenger: "Go back and tell you General Kong, tell him to guard the city carefully and be on guard at all times, in case Xiang Kang's bandits come back."

The messenger from the south gate sang promises and left. The general of the Wei State, Bai Zhi, who had disappeared on the battlefield before, was quickly taken to the so-called main hall. As soon as they met, he prostrated himself in front of Wei Bao and burst into tears. With tears in his eyes, he wailed, "My lord, I thought I'd never see you again. I'm guilty, I'm incompetent, I'm defeated on the heap, and I've lost the main force of our Wei State. Damn it!"

"It's a shame you still have the face to come back!"

It's good that Bai Zhi didn't mention the great defeat, but when Wei Bao was mentioned, he immediately became furious and roared: "Before going out, how did the widow tell you? I told you to be careful, be careful, have you ever listened to it?" A half sentence? After such a big defeat, you still refuse to commit suicide and apologize, and you want to be a prisoner of Xiang Kang's bandit army. You have lost all face! Push it down, cut it off!"

"My lord, have mercy! My lord, have mercy!"

Bai Zhi cried and begged for mercy, but it was okay. Wei Guowen and Wu were wondering why the Han army suddenly sent back Bai Zhi with gongs and drums, and they all begged for mercy: "My lord, although the general's crime is unforgivable, but Xiang Kang The bandit army suddenly sent him back, there must be something strange, please ask the king to find out the reason first, and then make a decision."

Everyone had to be reminded that Wei Bao, who was in a fit of anger, remembered this important event, and hurriedly waved his hands to signal the guards who came forward to arrest him to retreat, and then hurriedly shouted at Bai: "Since you have become a prisoner of Xiang Kang's bandit army, what about Xiang Kang's army?" Why did the Bandit Kang let you back? Tell me quickly!"

"No, promise." Bai Zhi hurriedly agreed, and then said: "Your Majesty, it was Uncle Zhou who personally ordered the crime general to be released. He wants the crime general to send you a few messages, saying that you will send someone today. Contacting him and asking him to ask Xiang Kang for the pardon edict for you is actually just a way to delay the army, and he wants to delay waiting for Zhang Han and Henan King's reinforcements, he has already seen through it at a glance, and will not be fooled by you."

Wei Bao's face turned pale, and he hurriedly asked again: "What else did Uncle Zhou say?"

"Uncle Zhou also said that he originally wanted to follow his tricks, pretending to be fooled, and in turn tricked you into taking it lightly, the king, and then suddenly sent troops to attack Anyi, killing you by surprise." Bai Zhi said truthfully: "But the night attack is ready After that, Uncle Zhou suddenly changed his mind, thinking that he is from Wei after all, and after all, he and you are the master minister. It would be too heartless and unjust to destroy the mother country with tricks, so he asks you to just rest in peace. Stay overnight, tonight, he will definitely not come and attack Anyi."

The civil and martial arts of Wei Guo present were in an uproar again, and Wei Bao broke out in a cold sweat. Only then did he realize that although he was also on guard, he never thought that Uncle Zhou was just playing tricks.On the contrary, Wei You, Wei Bao's elder brother, was calmer, and said with a sneer, "Uncle Zhou can have such a good heart? Could it be that he wants to take a long time to catch a big fish, first using you to deceive us completely, and then in the middle of the night Send troops to steal the city?"

"I'm not sure about the crime." Having suffered enough, Bai Zhi was also not sure that the scheming Uncle Zhou would do such a thing, and said: "In addition, Uncle Zhou wants the crime to bring a message to the king, and asks you to come back at noon tomorrow. He unconditionally opened the city and surrendered before, if not, he would attack the city immediately at noon and take Anyi by force."

"I can't ask for it!" Wei Bao gritted his teeth and said, "I want to see if the mob under Mr. Zhou's command can take down the city of Anyi that I personally lead the army to guard!"

Bai Zhi was a little hesitant, but considering his own wealth and life, Bai Zhi still bit the bullet and continued: "My lord, Uncle Zhou also made it clear that if we still refuse to surrender when our reinforcements arrive near Anyi , and he failed to capture Anyi, then he will immediately withdraw his troops and return to Puban, ignoring the life and death of our Wei army. Kang Xiaoer pleads for your Majesty."

"What did you say?!" Wei Bao once again suspected that his ears had misheard, and asked in surprise: "Uncle Zhou threatened the widows by withdrawing his troops and returning to Puban? As soon as our reinforcements arrive, he will immediately withdraw his troops and leave, and ignore us Wei Guo The life and death of the army?"

Bai Zhi nodded honestly, admitting that Uncle Zhou used these absurd words to threaten Wei Bao and Wei's army. Wei Bao and Wei Jun looked at each other, and said, "Uncle Zhou is crazy? Is this a threat?"

"Your Majesty, this is exactly where Uncle Zhou's viciousness lies!" Bai Zhi said with a sad face, "Your Majesty, don't even think about it. If Zhang Han, Sima Xin and Dong Yi's reinforcements arrive, Uncle Zhou withdraws on purpose. Back off, how could Zhang Han's gang miss this opportunity to annex Wei in one fell swoop? With our current military strength, how can we be the opponent of Zhang Han's gang?"

A word to wake up the dreamer, Wei Bao just calculated carefully, and immediately his face turned pale, and finally remembered that after the Qin army led by Zhang Han and Sima Xin returned to the Anyi battlefield, if Uncle Zhou really led When the Han army retreated and left Anyi, Zhang Han, Sima Xin, and Dong Yi, the gang of wolves and hungry tigers, would most likely take the opportunity to turn against themselves and take away their own land and foundation!
Bai Zhi looked at his words and saw that Wei Bao had come to his senses, so he said again: "Your Majesty, Uncle Zhou has spoken very clearly about the crime, and the gang of Zhang Han and Sima Xin will never miss this opportunity. Wealthy, just a salt pond can provide them with an inexhaustible flow of money and food. Second, Hedong is the closest to their hometown in Guanzhong. It is most convenient to find an opportunity to go home based on Hedong. But, it’s like a child carrying gold to go through the market, it’s hard for Zhang Han and the others not to want to snatch it.”

Wei Bao was silent, and after a while he asked again: "Did Uncle Zhou say anything else?"

"Yes." Bai Zhi nodded, and then continued: "Uncle Zhou also said that even if we retreated ten thousand steps, Mrs. Zhang Han and his colleagues realized that if they hadn't taken your foundation by force, Sima Yang would never Miss this good opportunity. Since ancient times, no king would think that his territory is too large and his subjects are too large. And when the time comes, Zhang Han and the others will definitely extort a large amount of money from you, the king. We Wei The national army is certainly no match for Sima Yang."

"Also." Bai Zhi added: "Uncle Zhou said clearly again, please don't doubt whether he has the guts to withdraw his troops without authorization, and deliberately let Zhang Han and Sima Ang take advantage of Anyi, as long as it can We fought with Zhang Han and Sima Yang for the land in Hedong, and he will be enough to explain to Xiang Kang when he goes back."

Wei Bao slowly sat back on his so-called throne, but Wei You was extremely unconvinced, and said, "I don't believe that people like Sima Ang and Zhang Han can have such courage. Don't they fear that the princes and alliance leader Xichu Overlord will come to you?" They settle accounts?"

"Wei Zongzheng, Uncle Zhou has also considered this issue." Bai Zhi said cautiously: "He made it clear that the Overlord of Western Chu may not agree to the annexation of Wei by Zhang Han and Sima Ang, but he will definitely He doesn’t want to force Zhang Han and Sima Ang to Xiang Kang’s side, so the overlord of Western Chu will most likely choose to sacrifice Wei, which we can no longer help him, to please Zhang Han and Sima Ang. Very helpful man."

Wei You also closed his mouth, showing the same worried expression as Wei Jun Wenwu present, and had to start to weigh the consequences of luring wolves into the house. Wei Bao was even more upset, and asked after a long time: "Is there any other uncle Zhou?" if?"

"Only the last paragraph." Bai Zhi replied: "Uncle Zhou asked the general to tell the king that he was from Wei, and Chen Ping, the captain of the Han army who was trusted by Xiang Kang's son, was also from Wei, and he thought of his mother country. Old love, as long as you open the city and surrender, he and Chen Ping will definitely intercede for you in front of Xiang Kang's son, and promise that you will be treated better than Prince Qin. Don't want a chance, he and Chen Ping just want to help you, the king, and there is no reason for that."

The so-called main hall was so silent that even the breathing of each other could be clearly heard. Many civil and military officials of the Wei State who had long been skeptical about the future of the Wei State had strange eyes and lowered their heads just thinking about how to surrender to save their lives. Wei Bao and Wei You The diehards were all in a state of disarray, unwilling to hand over their power positions, but they did not dare to ignore Uncle Zhou's threat - after all, Zhang Han and others who betrayed Qin, and Sima Yang who betrayed Zhao , the character is really not very good, and I will never mind this opportunity to forcibly snatch Wei Bao's territory and foundation.

It was only after a long time that Wei Bao asked everyone slowly: "My dear friends, you also heard what Uncle Zhou said? Tell me, should we stick to it and wait for help, or make other choices? ?”

Knowing that Wei Bao hadn't made up his mind yet, he was afraid that he would cause disaster if he said the wrong thing. All the civil and military members of Wei Guo who were present were silent, and Wei Bao kept asking him again and again. In the end, Wei Bao had no choice but to say this. : "Since you can't make up your mind, let's break up and let the widow think about it for himself."

Wei Guowen and Wu sang promises together, saluted and resigned. Bai Zhi, who was almost chopped off by Wei Bao, also timidly followed the crowd to leave. Worried, unable to make up his mind no matter what, he even thought about abandoning the city and fleeing to other places to make a comeback, but considering the current reality, Wei Bao quickly dismissed this idea—China and Kyushu have already No matter where Wei Bao went, the owner of Wei Bao, who was completely entrusted by Xiang Yu, would never allow Wei Bao to recruit troops, collect taxes and raise food, and rebuild Wei's army on their territory.

It was night, and the loving and righteous Uncle Zhou fulfilled his promise, and he did not send troops to attack Anyi City, but Wei Bao still couldn't make up his mind, even sitting alone until the early morning.When the sky was fully bright, the defenders on the city sent people to report to Wei Bao, saying that Uncle Zhou sent people to the city to shout for surrender, announced the situation that he showed mercy to Wei's army last night, and demanded that Wei's army Be sure to open the city gate and surrender before noon, otherwise the Han army will launch a frontal attack as soon as noon arrives.

Wei Bao ignored the defender's report and didn't eat any breakfast, but such an ostrich mentality was doomed to be useless. At the beginning of the Si hour, the clan brother Wei You still came to report in person, saying that Uncle Zhou had personally led the main force of the Han army out. The battalion is coming to the south gate of Anyi.Wei Bao had no choice but to ask Wei You directly: "Brother, what do you think we should do? Should we stick to it? Or surrender?"

Wei You hesitated, and then said after a while: "Your Majesty, although Uncle Zhou's words are a threat, they are really reasonable. As far as the current situation is concerned, even if we can persist until the reinforcements arrive, Zhang Han and Sima Yong will not let go." If they overtake us, they will only swallow us up with our belts and bones, and it is very likely that we will not even be left with a way to survive."

Wei Bao stopped talking, just struggling to get up, but his legs were already numb after sitting for too long, and he fell down again after standing halfway. Wei You hurriedly stepped forward to help, and Wei Bao also ordered: " Order the entire army to lay down all banners, disarm all weapons, and leave the city with the widows to surrender to the Han army."

Wei You's expression obviously relaxed a lot, and he hurriedly conveyed orders loudly for Wei Bao. Wei Bao also seemed to have let go of a heavy burden, and his expression became extremely relaxed.And the reaction of the soldiers of Wei State was the same. After Wei Bao's surrender order gradually spread, everyone from the commanding generals to the ordinary soldiers felt relieved. Worried about life.

About half an hour later, all the banners of the Wei flag on the city of Anyi were brought down, and then under the leadership of Wei Bao, Wei Guowen and the [-] remnants of the Wei army who had disarmed themselves walked out of the city and came straight to the banner of Uncle Zhou. Kneeling in front of him and surrendering, Wei Bao also offered his jade seal and seal ribbon with both hands.Uncle Zhou didn't dare to be negligent, he quickly got out of the car and picked up Wei Bao himself, and said very sincerely: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, since you have made a wise choice, the old minister will definitely not let you down."

Wei Bao nodded as a thank you. He wanted to speak several times, but he didn't know what he wanted to say.As a result, at this time, a carriage bearing the banner of the Han army suddenly rushed out. The Han army officer in the vehicle quickly ran up to Uncle Zhou while identifying himself, and said loudly: "Uncle Zhou! General, the King of Han's decree!"

"Quick read!" Uncle Zhou replied immediately.

"General, you don't need to read it." The Han army official who came to deliver the order said with a wry smile: "The King of Han's decree is to let you not have any scruples, and you don't have to worry about crossing the Yellow River and marching into Anyi. I didn't expect the general to move so fast. The next official sends the decree to you, and you have already captured King Wei himself."

"What?!" Wei Bao heard something wrong, and exclaimed, "General Zhou, listen to this tone, the battle of Hedong, did you fight without authorization before the king of Han gave you the order to start the battle?"

"Your Majesty, forgive me, that's true." Uncle Zhou nodded, and said very calmly: "In the Battle of Hedong, the King of Han did not give the old ministers an order, and the old ministers decided to fight on their own."

Wei Bao was completely speechless, and after a long while he wailed in pain: "The defeat is not wronged at all! You are blind to this point, and you are expelled from the army, General Zhou, you are such a talented soldier. You deserve it to come to this point." what!"

It's useless to cry so much anymore. After being blinded enough to give up the civil and military talents like Chen Ping and Uncle Zhou, Wei Guo, who was short-lived in the troubled times at the end of Qin Dynasty, quickly came to the end of the road and became the first one to be defeated by Xiang Kang. The vassal states that were wiped out with the Han army, and Anyi City, the old capital of the Wei State that had just returned to the flag of the Wei State, were forced to change to hang the red flag of the Han Army in less than a month, becoming the first city occupied by the Han army. In the capital city of the princes, Wei Bao gave a bad head to the princes and kings all over the world.

Two days later, more than 5 Qin troops led by Zhang Han, Sima Xin, and Dong Yi surrendered. They kept their promise and returned to the vicinity of Zuoyi County in the north of Anyi. However, Zuoyi County had already surrendered to the Han army. Leading [-] Han troops in Anyi, Hushitandan, Zhang Han and others, who were short of military supplies, were afraid of being dragged into a war of attrition by Uncle Zhou. People can only quickly grab a grab outside Zuoyi City and then turn around and go north to Taiyuan County again, not daring to compete with the Han army for the land in Hedong.

The same is true for Sima Ang. He has just received the news of Wei Bao's surrender, and after weighing the pros and cons, Sima Ang also immediately ordered the withdrawal of the reinforcements from Hedong. Xiang Kang's vitality was greatly injured, and he took advantage of other princes in vain, and gave Zhao Xie, the former lord of Zhao State, the opportunity to find himself to settle accounts.Xiang Yu didn't think about centralizing power and entrusting the kings, and the evil consequences of turning back the wheel of history gradually surfaced little by little.

(End of this chapter)