In the city gate of the south gate, Wei Yan noticed some changes, and then the gate of the Wengcheng opposite slowly opened. Wei Yan was already a little exhausted at the moment. He waved his hand when he saw this, and stood with a knife, ready to give the opponent a head-on blow.
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Before the city gate was fully opened, I saw a man running out from the opposite side, saying loudly: "General, don't panic, we have made an appointment with Marquis Wen to release the general and go back. Please prepare the general and accompany us and other envoys."
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"Envoy?" Wei Yan was puzzled, but he didn't make any move.
Several Cao Jun soldiers entered the city gate, and under the alert eyes of the others, they came to the Qianjun Gate and patted it. The sound reached the top of the city tower, and the soldiers turned the winch and slowly pulled up the Qianjun Gate.
The soldiers below also began to work hard together to drag up the Qianjun Gate.
It took nearly an hour to reinstall the Qianjun Gate. Although this thing is powerful, reinstalling it is time-consuming and laborious.
"General, please follow me, general." Dong Cheng came to the city gate surrounded by a group of soldiers and said to Wei Yan and his party with a smile.
"Thank you!" Wei Yan nodded, got on his horse, led his men and Dong Cheng out of the city, and soon arrived at Lu Bu's camp.
"Marquis Wen is not here again?" When Dong Cheng led Wei Yan and his party to the military camp, he found that Chu Nan was greeting him alone again, and asked with a frown.
"Yesterday there was a rebellion in Runan. My father-in-law was worried and went to quell the rebellion overnight. Don't worry. It's just a minor trouble. You can come back today." Chu Nan explained briefly, gave a reasonable reason, and looked at it at the same time.
After a few glances, Wei Yan clasped his fists at Dong Cheng and said, "Thank you, General, for your help!"
"I'm here as promised, Ziyan..." Dong Cheng nodded with satisfaction after hearing this. He had hit a wall everywhere in the city and had no dignity at all, but he got the respect he deserved here, which made him feel closer to this place.
Chu Nan understood and smiled at Dong Cheng: "General, don't worry, I have discussed with my father-in-law last night. As long as the general can keep his word and let my people out, we will withdraw immediately and never stop!"
"Slow!" Dong Cheng came to his senses and said quickly: "This general is here just to discuss this matter with Marquis Wen. Can you postpone the withdrawal?"
Faintly, Dong Cheng realized that he had fallen into Chu Nan's scheme, but at this moment he was also plotting against Chu Nan and Lu Bu. Xuchang was his territory, and he was not afraid of playing tricks with Lu Bu. As long as Lu Bu dared to enter the city, he would eventually
Let's see who is smarter.
"Oh?" Chu Nan naturally saw that Dong Cheng saw that he was scheming against the other party, and the other party was also scheming against him, but the expression on his face was one of surprise, and he frowned and asked: "What do you mean by this, general?"
"To be honest, although Cao Cao is dead now, the city of Xuchang is filled with Cao Cao's old troops. These people are used to listening to Cao Cao's orders. They only see Cao Cao without His Majesty and the imperial court. Not only do they not listen to the imperial court's orders,
There is also the intention to deceive the emperor." Dong Chengsurong said: "That's why I want to ask Marquis Wen to come forward and overwhelm the generals in the city for Your Majesty."
"What the general means by being subdued is..." Chu Nan looked at Dong Cheng and asked with an uncertain look on his face.
"Of course those who are willing to be loyal to Your Majesty will live, and those who are not willing will perish!" When Dong Cheng said this, a sinister look turned on his face. Regardless of the others, Lu Chang, Cao Peng, and Xu Ding would never let him go.
, he wanted to watch them die with his own eyes.
So cruel!
Chu Nan looked at Dong Cheng and said with a smile: "General, don't worry, my father-in-law is a great man and a loyal man, so it is only right to help your majesty. When he comes back, he will immediately raise troops and follow the general into the city to clear the king's side!"
"That's not necessary!" Dong Cheng quickly stopped him after hearing this.
"?" Chu Nan looked at Dong Cheng and asked in confusion: "General, what does this mean?"
"I am saying that with Marquis Wen's bravery, his entry into the city will be enough to intimidate the three armies. This large army will inevitably cause a lot of inconveniences when entering the city, so..." Dong Cheng looked at Chu Nan's face that gradually darkened and smiled awkwardly.
Chu Nan frowned slightly: "Could the general be joking with me?"
"Why are you joking? This is His Majesty's will!" Dong Cheng was somewhat dissatisfied with Chu Nan's change of attitude.
Chu Nan shook his head and said: "I'm sorry to be honest, but do you know that you are not trying to lure my father-in-law into the city and harm his life? Don't say whether my father-in-law agrees, even if he agrees, I will definitely not agree!"
"How could this be?" Dong Cheng shook his head and said, "I am here sincerely and I have no intention of harming Marquis Wen."
"However, there is no basis for what we say. After all, it is too risky for my father-in-law to enter the city alone." Chu Nan flatly refused: "This matter cannot be based on the reputation of the general alone."
"Why are you alone? You can still bring two hundred soldiers with you!" Dong Cheng quickly explained.
"Two hundred?" Chu Nan said with a smile: "There are Legalists, magicians, and Confucian scholars in the city, and there are at least 20,000 troops stationed in it. Not to mention two hundred, it is two thousand. If you want to plot against your father-in-law, so is it.
It is easy for the general to invite my father-in-law into the city, but if we are really ambushed and my father-in-law is killed, where can we go to reason?"
"Then how are you doing?" Dong Cheng's expression changed slightly. He had never thought about these problems. No matter how powerful Lu Bu was, if the old troops of Cao's army in the city united, Lu Bu would probably die if he entered the city!
"At least ten thousand troops must accompany us to ensure that even if things change, we will be able to escape unscathed!" Chu Nan said calmly.
"Ten thousand troops? This is impossible!" Dong Cheng shook his head decisively. Lu Bu led ten thousand troops into the city. What he had to worry about was not Cao Jun's old troops but Lu Bu. Then it would not be called deterrence but suppression.
"With all due respect, if this condition cannot be agreed, it is impossible for my father-in-law to follow the general into the city." Chu Nan shook his head firmly.
Dong Cheng frowned and looked at Chu Nan, only to see that his face was serious and determined, completely opposite to his previous enthusiasm.
This change of attitude is so fast, as soon as one's own interests are involved, he immediately turns his back! This contrast is a little hard to accept.
Dong Cheng cursed secretly in his heart, this Chu Nan is not a good person, and frowned and said: "I can persuade your majesty to let Marquis Wen bring more troops into the city, but ten thousand is too much."
Chu Nan just shook his head and insisted on the bottom line of 10,000. Dong Cheng begged hard and finally agreed to enter the city with 8,000 troops. After Dong Cheng agreed on a signal with Chu Nan, he went back to resume his life in relief.
"My lord, is it a bit hasty to reach this agreement without discussing it with Marquis Wen?" Wei Yan watched Dong Cheng leave and looked at Chu Nan with some worry. No matter how good the relationship was, Chu Nan's decision for Lu Bu was a bit overstepping.
"Drink some water first." Chu Nan asked someone to bring some water for Wei Yan to drink.
Wei Yan thanked Chu Nan gratefully, but was shocked to see Lu Bu walking out from the side and saluted quickly.
"There is no need to be polite. Even if there is banditry in the rear at this time, how can I make a move for it?" Lu Bu waved his hand, looked at Chu Nan and said, "Zi Yan, do you really want to enter the city?"
Chu Nan shook his head: "At this time, the morale and popularity of Xuchang City are still there. With these things, if those remnants of Cao Cao really want to take action, my father-in-law may suffer a loss in their territory, and we may not be able to break into the city in time to rescue them."
If Lu Bu really led 8,000 troops in and attacked the city from both inside and outside, it would be easier to break the city. However, Lu Bu would also be placed in a dangerous place. Moreover, after breaking the city in this way, some problems would be difficult to solve. For example, some people would not be able to distinguish between the big and small kings.
At present, Lu Bu's side is determined to make progress, and it is not suitable for the top management to mix in too much waste!
"I have already promised him, what should I say if he comes back with the imperial edict?" Lu Bu frowned and said, "I will refuse?"
"My son-in-law means that he will not come back." Chu Nan flipped the edict in his hand and looked at Lu Bu and said, "Sending this edict in will cause chaos in the city!"
"But it has to be delivered to Cao Cao's old troops." Wei Yan responded.
"If the South Gate can let you out, it must not be Cao Cao's old team, at least not now." Chu Nan nodded.
Lu Bu and Wei Yan nodded. Chu Nan handed the edict to Wei Yan and said with a smile: "The general has not had any water for a day and a night. I shouldn't bother the general, but I think the general is willing to do it. Send this edict to the east gate immediately or
It's the north gate, which means our army is ready and ready to enter the city at any time!"
"The general is willing to go!" Wei Yan threw away the empty water bowl and took the edict excitedly.
"Go and come back quickly. I will ask the military cooks to prepare delicious food for you. When you come back, have a meal and then have a good sleep." Chu Nan said with a smile.
"Here!" Wei Yan saluted Lu Bu and Chu Nan, turned around, fetched the horses, and galloped out with a group of horses, heading straight for the east gate.
"Zi Yan, although this can kill Dong Cheng, what benefit will it have to our army?" Lu Bu looked at Chu Nan after Wei Yan left.
"Father-in-law, the reason why we don't attack Xuchang now is not because we can't attack it, but because when we attack the city at this time, the morale of the enemy army is strong and the fate of the Han Dynasty is blessing us, so even if we attack it, the losses will be huge," Chu Nan pointed out.
He pointed at Xuchang and said with a smile: "But if the soldiers openly commit a fight, how much luck will the Han have? Will the popularity of the city still be towards them? How long can the word "victory morale" be sustained?
At the end of the sentence, Chu Nan said leisurely: "Besides, once General Dong dies, our army will have better reasons to send troops."
"So what if they don't kill Dong Cheng?" Lu Bu frowned and asked. According to Dong Cheng, Xun may still be in the city. If Xun or defends the city, Lu Bu is a little afraid. He will let the soldiers kill Dong Cheng.
Such a minister?
"My son-in-law has ordered the demon ants to hide in Dong Cheng's body. If necessary, we can use some means." Chu Nan smiled and said, Dong Cheng's fate was already destined for chaos in the city, but Chu Nan sent the demon ants in.
Just to better determine the time of Dong Cheng's death rather than doing it personally, it makes sense to do this kind of thing yourself.
Chu Nan is naturally afraid of Xun Yu, but as long as it messes up Xuchang's luck and popularity, no matter how powerful Xun Yu is, it is difficult for a clever woman to make a meal without rice. Qi Men also needs energy for support. He alone cannot control Xun Yu.
The ability radiates throughout the battlefield.
And don't forget that Shi'a has been in the city for a long time, and he must have gained something. When the time comes, they will explode together and destroy Xuchang's popularity and morale. If they launch troops at that time, it will be the last straw that breaks the camel's back.