Zang Ba is not a hesitant person. On the contrary, he is very decisive in his actions under normal circumstances. However, this time the matter involved too much, so it was difficult for him to make a decision.
"Brother, what is there to hesitate about?" Sun Guan still worked hard to instigate Zang Ba, "Even if we retreat into Xiapi with Chen Gong and the others, when the city is broken, we will not only die in battle or
There are two options to surrender. The eldest brother has nothing to do with Liu Bei originally, so there is no need to die for him. Surrendering to Cao Cao is the best choice at that time. Liu Bei and Cao Cao are said to be irreconcilable, but they really can't hold on anymore. Maybe.
He and his brothers will surrender to Duke Cao in one fell swoop. If this is true, then the most important thing to Duke Cao is probably Liu Guan, Zhang and others. In addition, Cao Ying has no shortage of generals. It is not easy for the eldest brother to win a high position.
If you surrender at this time, it will be regarded as a big contribution. When you meet Cao Gong in the future, you may be promoted and used by him."
Zang Ba gritted his teeth and kept pacing, obviously engaged in a fierce ideological struggle. Although Zang Ba was not as ambitious as Lu Bu, and his thoughts of competing in the world had nothing to do with him, but this did not mean that he was willing to
It's dull. For Zang Ba, his utilitarianism is not weak, and he is the kind of person who is determined to achieve great fame. After joining Cao Ying, he spent the rest of his life with a neither high nor low status.
He absolutely cannot bear this kind of life. This is his ultimate goal.
Sun Guan's words spoke to Zang Ba's heart. Originally, he was considered one of the best generals under Lu Bu, but even if Cao Cao's army was not as powerful as a cloud, it was not much different. If he had waited until
If Xiapi City is defeated and then "surrendered", I'm afraid there won't be many opportunities to make contributions. If you want to attract Cao Cao's attention immediately, I'm afraid the only way is to open the city and ask for surrender, and invite Cao Cao's army to Xiaopei, as Sun Guan said.
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But will things really go as smoothly as Sun Guan imagined? He has never had any dealings with Cao Cao, so he has no idea what his temperament is like. Will Cao Cao be suspicious of such erratic behavior when he opens the city to face the enemy?
If you don't like it, it may even make you disgusted by it, and you will dislike yourself even more. In that case, you are really doing your own evil.
Zang Ba mentioned his doubts to Sun Guan, and Sun Guan also frowned and pondered after hearing this. This was something he had not considered just now. Yes, he did not understand Cao Cao at all. If Cao Cao was somewhat upright, he would
It is not impossible that Zang Ba regards his behavior as the behavior of a villain and therefore has a cold attitude towards him. If this is the case, what should be done then?
"The matter has come to this, whether we fight or not, it all depends on my decision." After thinking for a while, Sun Guan couldn't think of any other better way, so he could only say, "Fight, then my brother will have a certain chance of being Cao Cao."
If you are reused by the public, you may be disliked and alienated by him. If you don't fight, you may never be able to bear the heavy responsibility in the future."
When Zang Ba heard what Sun Guan said, his mood became even more complicated. If Sun Guan had not mentioned surrender to him just now, perhaps Zang Ba would not have had any other ideas. But now his heartstrings have been plucked
If you want to move, it is not easy to restore the clarity of the spiritual platform.
What should I do? Seeing time passing by, it will soon be the agreed time to leave the city.
"Fight!" Zang Ba finally slapped his thigh suddenly and made his decision.
"How does the elder brother decide to act?"
"Gather our troops together, capture Chen Gong and others unprepared, then open the city gate and welcome Cao's army into the city!" Zang Ba said firmly.
————————————————————————————————————Lu Bu used to have eight strong generals, but now only Zang is still in Xiaopei City.
Ba and Cheng Lian are quite embarrassing to talk about.
As for Cheng Lian, Zang Ba plans to win him over to his side. He is absolutely sure that he can convince the other party to support his decision. The reason is very simple. Firstly, there is a rift between Cheng Lian and Chen Gong. Secondly, he and he are sworn friends.
, no worse than the relationship between himself and Sun Guan.
Sure enough, when Zang Ba and Cheng Lian mentioned capturing Chen Palace and opening the city gate to welcome Cao's army, he just thought about it for a while and then agreed to take action with him.
When it was time to leave the city, everyone led their troops to the prearranged north gate, preparing to abandon the city and flee.
"All the generals are here, let's set off..." Chen Gong looked around at the generals and said.
"Military advisor, we have changed our minds and do not want to leave Xiaopei!" Before Chen Gong could finish his words, Zang Ba suddenly shouted loudly.
Chen Gong was surprised, and then felt angry. Didn't we all discuss it before? How could you change your mind at such a critical moment?
"Why is this?" Chen Gong asked in a deep voice, forcing himself to suppress the anger in his heart.
"Xiaopei retreated to Xiapi if he couldn't defend it. But we all have seen the strength of Cao's army. Can Xiapi be defended? When Xiapi can't be defended, where should we retreat to?" Zang Ba said carelessly.
As he spoke, his tone was extremely unkind.
"Then how are you doing?" Chen Dao heard what Zang Ba said and knew something was wrong, so he asked coldly.
"In my opinion, surrendering to Duke Cao is the only way out!" Zang Ba said straight to the point without concealing his thoughts.
"Zang Xuangao! In the past, when my lord was here, he was not kind to you. How dare you think of betraying the enemy!" Upon hearing this, Chen Gong's face turned red with anger, and he immediately cursed.
Surrender to Cao Cao, who are you kidding? In the entire Xuzhou, who has the deepest feud with Cao Cao besides Lu Bu? It's not Liu Bei and others, but Chen Gong! It can be said that the entire Xuzhou can surrender to Liu Bei, only Liu Bei can surrender.
Chen Gong can’t!
"My lord treats me well, but let me tell you, I would be more unworthy of my lord by surrendering to Liu Bei than to Cao Cao!" Zang Ba was already tearing up his face at this time, and he was rude to Chen Gong in his words, "My lord's death."
, Liu Bei's responsibility is far greater than that of Cao Cao. Our remnants of soldiers went to Liu Bei, but he abandoned our army here in Xiaopei. The lord made the slightest move and suppressed it, so that our army's strength could not be replenished for a long time. Cao Cao came to attack, and other
He also pushed the lord to the front line to die. His evil thoughts are known to all women and children. Everyone knows that the military advisor and Cao Gong are not on good terms, but after all, the military advisor also received the lord's kindness, and now he went to join Liu Bei. It is pitiful for the lord's heroic life.
, if there is a spirit under the spring at this time, it will die with its eyes open!"
"That's nonsense!" At this time, Chen Gong and Chen Dao both yelled and cursed at the same time. Chen Gong was extremely angry because he was unwilling to surrender to Cao Cao, while Chen Dao was extremely angry when he heard Zang Ba slandering Liu Bei like this.
What Zang Ba said is also close to the truth.
"The matter has come to this, it is useless to talk more!" Zang Ba had no intention of swaying them with just one tongue, so he immediately shouted, "Where are our soldiers and horses? Quickly capture Chen Dao and Chen Gong Er.