Floods flooded the city, and at dusk, the entire outer city of Moling was immersed in the collapsing lake.
The water in the city was nearly waist deep, and all streets were submerged. Countless Wu people could only climb to the roofs with their families to avoid the surging water in fear and sorrow.
Even in the inner city, the water was up to the knees. Only the military mansion where Sun Quan was located was not flooded because of its higher terrain.
Sun Quan, who was at a higher level, looked down at the vast ocean of the city. He was so frightened that he lost his mind and was dumbfounded.
Not long ago, Sun Quan still held on to a glimmer of hope, thinking that Yan Liang had held back his troops for days because he had run out of energy and was planning to retreat.
But before his eyes, the surging flood shattered the little hope that Sun Quan had left.
Floods flooded the city, and the power of nature was beyond the power of human beings to resist. Under such extremely harsh conditions, how could only a few thousand panic-stricken troops be able to hold on?
"How could this happen? Could it be that God really wants to destroy my Sun family?" Sun Quan looked up to the sky, feeling extremely sad.
Just as he was feeling sad, he suddenly heard a startled cry from behind him. When he looked back, he saw that Wu had fainted from fright.
"Mother, mother—" Sun Quan was shocked and rushed forward anxiously.
Sun Quan, who was in shock, didn't care about the raging flood outside. He could only scold the panicked maids and help Wu back to her room to rest.
Sun Quan was busy taking care of his mother, so he could only leave the fight against the flood to Lu Su.
At this time, Lu Su was naturally like an ant on a hot pot, he was so busy that he didn't know what to do.
Like Sun Quan, he thought that after sending Da Qiao's mother and son away, Yan Liang did not attack for a few days, so he thought of stopping the army.
Lu Su never expected that Yan Liang would be so ruthless. Not only did he not stop his troops, but he actually used the trick of "Shui Guan Moling".
Facing the surging water, what could Lu Su do?
Seeing the soldiers and civilians in the city soaking in the water, complaining incessantly, people were panicked.
Seeing that the surrounding city walls had begun to collapse in several places due to the impact of the flood, men, women, old and young were unable to fill them with earth and stones.
Seeing Moling City falling into a situation beyond recovery, the collapse of the city was irreversible.
Lu Su was desperate.
On the third day when the city was flooded, Lu Su, covered in mud, had to go to see Sun Quan with a heavy expression on his face.
In the cold lobby, Sun Quanku was sitting there, pouring himself glass after glass of wine. He was so desperate that he could only use alcohol to anesthetize himself.
"Lord, several city walls have collapsed in the east of the city. Su has led his men, women, and children to fill them in, but the water is too strong and they can't stop them."
As soon as Lu Su entered the house, he gave Sun Quan bad news.
Sun Quan trembled slightly, smiled bitterly, lowered his head and continued to drink.
At this time, Sun Quan was already a little numb and seemed to have given up hope, just waiting for the moment when the city was broken.
Lu Su was unwilling, thinking that he had been against Yan Liang for many years. If the city was destroyed, he would probably die. Even if he surrendered, Yan Liang would probably not let him go.
Thinking of this, Lu Su moved forward and said seriously: "My lord, let the city stay. Even if we lose Moling, we still have Wu County and all the Kuaiji counties in hand. If we try hard, there are still people who can make a comeback."
hope."
A comeback?
Sun Quan gave a bitter smile and said, "Don't comfort me anymore. Back then, I occupied the entire Yangzhou and was no match for Yan Liang. Now most of Yangzhou is occupied by Yan Liang. How can I turn defeat into victory with just a few counties? In the end, it's not
He will end up with his body and reputation destroyed."
Sun Quan no longer believed in Lu Su. Sun Quan, who was half drunk and half awake, had given up hope.
"My lord, please don't forget that both Liu Bei and Cao Cao are Yan Liang's mortal enemies. Now that the war in the north is becoming increasingly clear, Cao Cao and Liu Bei are clearly trying to carve up the north. Once they are freed, they will definitely go south to attack Yan Liang.
Although my lord only has a few counties left, as long as he can hold on until the general trend of the world changes, there will be no chance of turning defeat into victory."
Lu Su spoke eloquently and brought out Cao Cao and Liu Bei to be Sun Quan's savior.
Sun Quan, who was already in despair, couldn't help but feel a trace of regret in his heart after giving Lu Su such advice.
"Could it be that I, Sun Zhongmou, am just drunk here, waiting for that thief Yan Liang to break into the city and take my life? Sun Zhongmou, Sun Zhongmou, how can you be willing to do this?"
In my heart, a voice echoed in my mind, it was the thought of survival, a dying struggle.
Sun Quan slowly put down his wine glass, and a trace of calm gradually appeared on his sluggish face. Lu Su's words made him start to think.
At this moment, heavy footsteps sounded, and Zhou Tai, who was also covered in mud, hurried in.
"My lord, Moling City cannot be defended. If we hold on any longer, we will be dead. Please order the entire army to break out of the encirclement. I, Zhou Taibi, will fight to the death to help your lord break out of the siege."
Zhou Tai fell at the foot of the steps and asked for orders.
When he saw Zhou Tai, the glimmer of hope in Sun Quan's eyes instantly became brighter.
Sun Quan did not dare to break through the encirclement before. The important reason was that the generals surrendered and died, which made him lose confidence in breaking out of the encirclement.
But now, Zhou Tai's generosity appeared, and he suddenly realized that he still had such a loyal and brave general under his command.
"My lord, without further ado, please let Su and General Zhou protect my lord from the siege." Lu Su also became generous.
Sun Quan slowly stood up, looking at the two loyal ministers, his eyes gradually became firm.
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Sun Quan slammed the cup in his hand to the ground and said excitedly: "Yan Liang's dog thief wants to kill me, but it's not that simple. I will never let his plot to dominate Yangzhou succeed. If you pass on the order, the whole army will be wiped out tomorrow."
Come out, I will lead you and others to break out of the siege!"
Zhou Tai was overjoyed when he heard this.
Lu Su also had a happy expression on his face, but besides the joy, a different look quietly passed over him.
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The next day, Zhongshan.
In the stone pavilion, the wine has warmed up and its aroma is overflowing.
Yan Liang sipped a small drink leisurely, admiring the magnificent view of the flooded Moling Mountains at the bottom of the mountain. He was very happy.
The sound of footsteps sounded, and the soldiers on the left and right parted a path. A man with a gloomy face on the path reluctantly stepped into the stone pavilion.
"Old General Huang came just in time. The wine is warm. Let's have a few drinks with this general." Yan Liang said with a smile.
Huang Gai, who had been dismissed as a general and was dressed in civilian clothes, glanced at Yan Liang and knelt down opposite Yan Liang without saying a word.
Huang Gai was not polite, poured himself a cup and drank it in large gulps.
Yan Liang didn't think it was strange, he just smiled and said: "I heard that General Huang is also a good drinker. I must have a lot of good wine in his house. After the water outside the city recedes, I am afraid that I will go to the old man."
I can’t ask for a few glasses of good wine at the general’s residence.”
Yan Liang spoke confidently and was determined to win Moling.
Huang Gai glanced down the mountain and saw the vast ocean of Moling City. His mood became heavier and heavier. In depression, he drank again.
"The city of Moling is about to be destroyed, and Sun Quan's overthrow is a foregone conclusion. The old general is a wise man, why not surrender to me and help me achieve great achievements."
After Yan Liang showed off his strength to Huang Gai, he extended an olive branch.
Huang Gai was shocked, looked up at Yan Liang, and snorted coldly: "I am a minister of the Sun family for three generations. Do you think I will surrender to you, the mortal enemy of the Sun family?"
Yan Liang knew that Huang Gai would definitely use some pedantic words about "the elder of the three dynasties".
He sneered and said: "So what if you are ministers of three generations? Let's not forget Sun Jian and Sun Ce. These two are the heroes of the world. It is enough for the old general to be loyal to his father and son. For a mediocre and shameless master like Sun Quan, if the old general is still not loyal,
If you don't, the general will only laugh at you for being foolish and loyal."
Hearing that Yan Liang "belittled" Sun Quan in this way and even laughed at himself for being "foolishly loyal", Huang Gai's face changed and he couldn't help but get angry.
"How dare you, surnamed Yan, humiliate my lord? I am a slut..."
"Old General Huang, don't worry. What kind of person is Sun Quan? Old General only needs to meet one person and he will naturally come to a conclusion."
With that said, Yan Liang glanced at Zhou Cang.
Zhou Cang understood and immediately gave the order.
Huang Gai was originally holding back his anger, but he was suppressed by Yan Liang's inexplicable words and strange actions. His face was blank, and he didn't know what kind of trick Yan Liang was playing.
Just when I was suspicious, I suddenly heard the sound of footsteps behind me, as if someone was entering the stone pavilion.
Huang Gai just glanced back subconsciously. It didn't matter. That old face suddenly changed drastically.
The person who stepped into the stone pavilion was Sun Ce's widow Da Qiao.
"Madam, why are you here?" Huang Gai jumped up and saluted Da Qiao in surprise.
Da Qiao also looked surprised. He was in the camp at the foot of the mountain, but Yan Liang sent someone to take him to the mountain. He didn't expect to meet Huang Gai, an old minister of the Sun family, here.
"Depose the old general, I..." The surprised Da Qiao seemed unwilling to tell those scandalous things.
Yan Liang said, "Mrs. Qiao, could you please tell Old General Huang that you are not enjoying your blessings in Moling, but why are you here?"
That commanding tone left no room for doubt.
Da Qiao didn't dare not listen, so he sighed softly and said helplessly: "The old general doesn't know something. It was Sun Quan who gave me and Shao'er to General Yan."
Huang Gai's expression changed, and his expression became more and more confused. He couldn't turn this corner for a while, and couldn't understand the meaning of Da Qiao's words.
Da Qiao told Huang Gai truthfully how Sun Quan shamelessly gave her and Sun Shao's mother and son to Yan Liang in order to seek peace.
Huang Gai listened more and more, and a look of horror spread over that old face in the blink of an eye.
When Da Qiao finished speaking silently, Huang Gai's face was ashen, and his forehead was covered with a large amount of cold sweat.
"Impossible, how is this possible? Lord, he is a hero in this world, how could he do such a shameless act? It's impossible..."
Huang Gai murmured to himself, shaking his head, as if it was difficult to accept this cruel fact.
At this time, there was no need for Yan Liang to say anything, Da Qiao had already said coldly: "Everything I said is true, and the veteran general is true. If I don't say what I say, the Sun Quan you have been loyal to all these years is actually just the same person."
A beast in clothes!" (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!)
