Among all the mysterious armor, only the red general's flag, which was more than ten feet long, rustled in the wind. Under the noon sun, it was very eye-catching and so dazzling that people dared not look directly at it.
As the army finished resting, the first batch of ground troops had already rushed to the front of the formation. With only a general order, they immediately launched an offensive against the city wall in front.
At this time, there was a wooden basket hanging down from the city wall of Xiao County.
Of course, this scene could not have happened on the northern city wall where the army was preparing its main attack.
It's the east wall on the other side.
With such a cover-up, what you are trying to avoid is actually some eyes and ears in the city.
This scene was naturally caught by the Heavenly Army generals to the east, Zhang Rao and Wu Niu.
The first moment he saw the rope basket appear, Wu Niu Shang was confused, but Qianqu Commander Zhang Rao, who was experienced in rebellion, had already made some guesses and looked surprised.
When he saw a young man dressed as a scribe showing his head, he burst into laughter.
Following Zhang Rao's order, a group of cavalry rushed forward and brought him to Zhang Rao.
After finding out that the other party was the county magistrate of Xiao County and that he was a member of the Xun family, a prominent family in the city, Zhang Rao thought about it for a moment and then ordered him to be taken to the Chinese army to meet Wang Zheng.
Although he felt that he was inseparable, Zhang Rao was also afraid that the other party was trying to fake a surrender, so he still had to trouble General Tiangong to identify the authenticity in person.
After all, the general is a god protected by Huang Tian.
Anyone with evil intentions will not be able to hide it from his and Huang Tian's eyes.
...
When the county magistrate came to the Zhongjun camp, he was shocked when he saw it with his own eyes.
The place where Wang Zheng executed the generals was the place where the real main force gathered.
When those Heavenly Army soldiers who had been blessed by the system fell into the eyes of the county magistrate, they were all tall and strong, with sophisticated weapons and armor, and they had the majesty of a victorious army.
With such a sharp military appearance, even the military attachés on top of the city looked at it from a distance and were filled with fear and fear...
What's more, the county magistrate is now in the middle of it, just a stone's throw away?
What's more, he is just a scholar?
Seeing a stranger coming to the military camp, countless malicious eyes fell on him in an instant. The county magistrate secretly felt ashamed and could only grit his teeth and face the army as if Zhang Rao's personal guards were holding him up.
Walk in the array.
The closer he got, the fiercer and fiercer the aura became. The county magistrate couldn't bear it any longer. He lowered his head and closed his eyes. Not only did he not dare to look anymore, but he even started to tremble all over.
Feeling countless soldiers passing by him with their heads held high, the flow never stops...
Various thoughts echoed in the county magistrate's mind.
This Cao army... is so terrifying!
With the soldiers of our county, there is absolutely no way we can't defend it!
While secretly congratulating himself on the decision made by his clan uncle, the frightened county magistrate was finally brought into the Chinese army's tent.
At this time, all the generals including Xu Fang, Wu Sheng and others were gathered in the tent because the attack on the city was about to begin.
When Wang Zheng heard the summons from the soldiers, he was startled.
The magistrate of Xiao County is here?
Is it stalling for time? Fake surrender? Or does he really want to surrender?
With this idea in mind, Wang Zheng, Xu Fang and Mi Heng discussed for a while and then came to a decision.
At the same time, he ordered his soldiers to send an order to the vanguard to suspend the attack on the city, and at the same time, he asked the county magistrate to be led into the account.
It doesn't hurt to meet him once.
Anyway, no matter what the purpose is, in fact, for today's Wang Zheng and the Heavenly Army, there is not much difference.
...
"In Xiaxiao County, Cheng Xunji met the general."
While on the road, Xun Ji repeatedly considered what attitude he should adopt when meeting Wang Zheng.
After all, he still didn't know the origin of this army, nor did he know Wang Zheng's identity. After finally entering the tent, he hesitated and finally decided to use a modest and complimentary title.
At this time, there was silence in the tent.
Everyone present, except for Wu Sheng who glanced at him with curious eyes, others did not speak and sat upright.
As for Wang Zheng, who was in the main seat, he also lowered his head and said nothing, seeming to be thinking about something.
As time slowly passed, the atmosphere under the audible drop of a needle began to become strange.
Intangible pressure gradually enveloped Xun, making Xun not only extremely nervous, but also uneasy, and sweat began to break out on his forehead.
It seemed like a long time passed.
Just when Xun Ji almost couldn't hold on any longer, Wang Zheng finally raised his head.
His eyes were like daggers, staring at the person coming from the opposite side, and asked in a deep voice: "Your name is Xun Ji?"
"Which Xun?"
This question was bigger than Xun Ji had expected. He was so flustered that he didn't react for a moment and said calmly:
"General, you are the Xun of Xuncao."
This answer made Mi Heng on the side laugh immediately, and Wang Zheng was also speechless.
What a mess, looking at you dressed as a scholar, how can you be as brainless as Wu Sheng, a reckless man?
Do you think this is what I mean?
He had no choice but to ask directly: "What do you mean, general, are you from the Xun family in Yingchuan?"
"ah."
At this time, Xun Yu also realized that since the opponent had arrived in Yuzhou and was Cao Cao's army, he should have asked this question. After all, the most famous Xun Yu in the world was now Cao Cao's loyal minister.
Feeling ashamed in his heart, he quickly lowered his head and said: "General, my ancestors of the Xun family in Xiao County are indeed descendants of the Xun family in Yingchuan, but now, after so long, we have no contact with each other."
"That's it." Wang Zheng said, feeling a little disappointed, so he didn't bother to continue talking: "Since you are the magistrate of Xiao County, why did you enter our army's tent when the two armies were fighting?"
Xun Ji's knowing questions and the joking looks from several people nearby made Xun Ji's face burn. He could only continue to lower his head and said cowardly: "The general is mighty and the army is powerful. We, the soldiers and civilians of Xiao County, dare not fight with him."
We are the enemy, so please surrender!"
"Please surrender?"
Wang Zheng had already guessed the purpose of this, so there was no surprise, so he said calmly: "Okay, I agree."
"Go back and ask them to open the city gates and all the soldiers to put down their weapons."
Um...I'm not done yet.
Xun raised his head helplessly and faced Wang Zhengdao: "General, since you are here, you are entrusted by your colleagues and various prominent families in the city."
"Come and tell the general that if you want us to surrender, we must promise..."
He was about to tell the pre-agreed terms, but he didn't want to say half of the words but was cut off again by Wang Zheng with a wave of his hand: "I will not make any promises!"
Wang Zheng said extremely decisive words in a tone that could not be criticized: "Either surrender..."
"Either fight!"
It's just a county town, so there's no difficulty in capturing it.
Even if there is a loss...Wang Zheng also thinks that it is within the tolerance range, so why is he still interested in negotiating with the other party?
As for what conditions the people of Xiaoxian County wanted to put forward, he actually knew it very well.
It is nothing more than ensuring their safety, wealth, and rights after leading the army into the city.
Wang Zheng didn't mind giving these things. After all, Xiao County was just a stronghold for him to capture Pengcheng.
However, these can only be given by oneself to show kindness!
Instead of turning it into a so-called promise in any negotiation!
Such tyranny and strength made Xun Ji's face on the opposite side look as pale as paper, without any trace of blood.
Moreover, in this warm season of spring, which had just melted, I was sweating profusely, and my clothes on my back were completely soaked.
Xun didn't know how to continue talking.
He was afraid that he would irritate the royal government and bring life-threatening consequences to his family by talking nonsense, but he could not go back like this. Then he would not be able to explain to his colleagues and various prominent families in the city.
Seeing that the other party was still in a daze, Wang Zheng showed impatient expression and shouted directly: "Take what I said back home."
"Don't waste any more time."
"Give me some more time to wait for a cup of tea. If the city gate isn't open by then..." He stared at the other person's confused eyes, half reminding and half threatening: