Pang Tong and Zhao Tong led their troops to Mianzhu. Facing Li Yan who came out of the city to greet him, Fei Guan and other surrendered generals had to comfort them.

However, Pang Tong, who was eloquent and eloquent, was naturally responsible for these matters.

After half a ring.

The two sides held a grand handover ceremony.

Subsequently, Mianzhu City naturally broke away from Liu Zhang's rule.

A few days passed again.

After it was confirmed that Li Yan and others were sincerely surrendering, Zhao Tong felt relieved and planned to follow Pang Tong's order and return to the camp to report the details to Liu Bei.

Before leaving, he also had one last important matter to deal with.

Therefore, at this moment, Zhao Tong walked slowly towards a house with a sharp sword hanging on his waist.

In front of the door, several guards stood solemnly holding sharp swords.

Seeing Zhao Tong coming, they all cupped their hands and said, "General Zhao."

Seeing this, Zhao Tong waved his hand to signal everyone not to be polite, then he looked into the back room and said, "Zhang Ren, nothing unusual has happened in recent days, right?"

After saying this, one of the guards clasped his fists and replied: "I am reporting to Commander Zhao that there is nothing abnormal. Zhang Ren is very calm inside."

"good!"

After hearing the guard's report, Zhao Tong nodded slightly to show his approval, and then walked straight into the back room.

inside the house.

Zhang Ren was lying on the bed with his eyes closed and concentrating when he suddenly heard the sound of footsteps coming quietly. He immediately opened his eyes and sat up, only to realize that the person who came was Zhao Tong.

"What are you doing here?"

Seeing Zhao Tong's face again, Zhang Ren didn't show the slightest emotion or anger on his face, and still asked him calmly.

Although he was defeated and captured, he did not hate Zhao Tong.

After all, if you are defeated on the battlefield, you can only say that your skills are inferior to others!

After hearing this, Zhao Tong also found an empty seat and sat down, and then said with a smile: "Although the general and my father have not met, their relationship is extraordinary. As a junior, I am here to visit!"

After hearing these words and thinking of the spear skills used by Zhao Tong before, many doubts in Zhang Ren's mind turned into curiosity.

"I am now a prisoner under my command. You should be able to clear up my doubts, right?"

"Haha..." Hearing this, Zhao Tong chuckled for a while, and then said: "General, I don't know something. In fact, it doesn't hurt to tell you. In fact, you and my father learned from the same person."

"Huh? Will he accept another disciple later?"

After saying these words, all the doubts in Zhang Ren's mind were gone.

But then Zhang Ren realized a problem and said in a deep voice: "When I came down the mountain, my master said that in the future, he will not accept any disciples unless he is extremely talented in martial arts."

"Since your father can create his own spear skills to defeat hundreds of birds and phoenixes, he must be a martial arts wizard, but I wonder if he can tell me his name?"

As soon as he said it, looking at Zhang Ren's suspicious eyes, Zhao Tong said bluntly: "My father is Changshan Zhao Zilong who was pregnant with the young master in Dangyang Changban and was in and out of Cao's army seven times."

"Zhao Yun, Zhao Zilong?"

After muttering for a while, Zhang Ren took a long breath and said with relief: "Although your father and I have never met, but with the power and courage of seven in and seven out, I think I have already practiced Bainiaochaophoen to the highest level.

realm."

"Judging from your marksmanship, I'm afraid your father is already better than his master. Being able to create your own marksmanship really shows your extremely high martial arts talent."

"It seems that Master is indeed very wise."

For a moment, Zhang Ren understood the cause and effect of everything and fell into endless emotion.

At this moment, he no longer had any resentment.

Even the descendants of his own junior brother cannot defeat him, which only means that the other party is more talented or has good teaching.

Observing Zhang Ren's actions carefully, Zhao Tong suddenly felt happy and immediately expressed his intention.

"General, my nephew has something to ask me. Is it possible?"

"Please say!"

Now that his identity has been revealed, Zhang Ren did not pretend to be aloof and ignore Yuan Yao, a junior.

"The general was born in Shu, and served as a general under Liu Yan and Liu Zhang for many years. After thinking about it, he also knew that since Liu Zhang came to power, due to his physical weakness, jealousy, and lack of prestige to overpower the powerful Yizhou and Dongzhou people, the laws and regulations in the prefecture and counties have been reduced.

The thieves, thieves, and traitors are running rampant and wreaking havoc, making the people miserable."

"Doesn't the general feel resentful?"

After saying this, Zhang Ren could not understand what Zhao Tong was thinking. He was about to interrupt, but Zhao Tong did not give him the chance and continued:

"An ancient saying goes: The king will be his ministers, and his ministers will be the king. Liu Zhang is weak and unable to benefit the people of a state. All wise men think of a wise king. Why should the general be so foolish and loyal?"

"I understand what you mean, but everyone has their own ambitions. If I am asked to change my family, I'd better give up the idea as soon as possible."

However, after listening to these words, Zhang Ren's expression remained unchanged and he calmly refused.

Seeing this, Zhao Tong smiled and didn't take it seriously.

He didn't want to give up easily. If there was a chance, he still wanted to make Zhang Ren surrender.

On the one hand, he mainly cherished his ability to rule and be brave in martial arts; on the other hand, he relied on his father Zhao Yun's relationship with his senior fellow apprentices.

He should try his best to avoid Zhang Ren being defeated and killed.

"General, why are you so stubborn?"

"Our Lord's benevolence and righteousness are known all over the world. This is known to the world, and it has only been a short year since he entered Sichuan. Why have all the scholars and people in the north of Yizhou returned home?"

"Since the war between the two armies, why has our army fought and won consecutively and countless defectors have come and gone?"

"Who should be the leader of the Ming Dynasty? Who can make the people of Yizhou live a better life? The general is a smart man, so he can see clearly in his heart better than anyone else, right?"

Having said that, Zhao Tong's tone became even more serious at this moment, and he solemnly said: "In that case, as a Shu native, wouldn't the general be willing to submit to the Ming Lord and work for the welfare of the people?"

"Hahaha……"

After saying this, Zhang Ren did not give a reply, but laughed endlessly.

Seeing this, Zhao Tong frowned and asked: "General, why are you smiling?"

After saying this, Zhang Ren laughed for a long time, and then regained his extremely calm expression. He faced Zhao Tong and said: "Since you have already said that your Lord is the Lord of the Ming Dynasty, then even if your army takes over Yizhou, naturally

He will also implement benevolent policies to benefit the people of Yizhou."

"Then what's the difference between the general surrendering and not surrendering?"

After saying that, the expression on Zhang Ren's face became more solemn, his eyes became extremely firm, and he said firmly: "But as a native of Shu, I naturally have my principles and bottom line."

"The so-called loyal ministers do not serve the two masters. No matter what the original intention is, no matter how high-sounding the reasons are, surrendering a general is a surrender."

"You don't need to say anything anymore. I have made up my mind. I hope you won't be forced to do so!"

Seeing Zhang Ren's determined look at this moment, Zhao Tong also knew that his mind had been made up, so he could only say in his heart, "What a pity."

After a second thought, Zhao Tong stood up suddenly, pulled out the sharp sword from his waist and handed it to Zhang Ren, saying: "Since the general has made up his mind, my nephew can't say more."

"This sword is a sacred weapon, and its name is Qingzhi Sword."

"General, if you don't want to surrender, then use this sword to end yourself in a decent way!"

As soon as he said these words, Zhao Tong turned around resolutely and left the room.
Chapter completed!