"General Wenyuan, it's hard work."

Next to the broken bridge in Xiaoyaojin, Wang Xiao rode a horse to Zhang Liao's side and praised him, saying, "The general is brave and brave, and the world is unparalleled." ”

Zhang Liao hurriedly dismounted and saluted, "The last general didn't dare to praise it as such, it was all the timely work of the son's help." ”

'Ahem! ’

Xiahou Yuan on the side coughed twice, got off the horse and whispered a few words in Zhang Liao's ear.

Zhang Liao looked surprised, turned his head sideways and looked at Xiahou Yuan to see if it was true?

Xiahou Yuan nodded in confirmation.

Zhang Liao then solemnly saluted Wang Xiao, "Chenliao, meet the Son of Heaven." ”

The soldiers around didn't know what was happening in Xu Du. Even Zhang Liao and the others are half-understood, let alone ordinary sergeants.

Seeing Zhang Liao's style, everyone was surprised for a while, and then came back to their senses and saluted Wang Xiao with their generals.

Although Wang Xiao himself doesn't care about this, this era is like this. Do whatever you want.

He waved his hand, "General, please get up." ”

"Thank God."

At this time, the battlefield in the distance had been cleaned up, and many of the Eastern Wu soldiers who were blocked in Xiaoyaojin couldn't run away and couldn't fight, so they could only choose to surrender in the end.

A large number of captives were escorted to the city of Heqi. When passing by, Wang Xiao looked at the captives and smiled.

Xiahou Yuan stepped forward very appropriately and said, "Why is the Son of Heaven laughing?" ”

Wang Xiao stretched out his hand and pointed to the Dongwu captives in different costumes and said, "When is this, these Dongwu thieves are still using private soldiers." Don't they still think that now is the era of the Spring and Autumn Period? ”

The military system of Soochow was different from others, and they used the private army system.

In other words, as a general, whoever has the soldiers and horses is whoever's. Others can't be transferred, and private soldiers only listen to the orders of their own generals.

This approach can enhance combat capability in a small area, after all, private soldiers must be well treated and morale is high. But when it comes to large-scale operations, it will inevitably become a drag.

Just like this time Zhang Liao raided the soldiers and horses of Eastern Wu, after Sun Quan was scared away, the soldiers and horses of Eastern Wu had an army of 100,000 but they were helpless against Zhang Liao of 800 people.

In addition to Zhang Liao's courage enough, the fact that the various ministries do not belong to each other and do not listen to anyone is also an important reason.

"What the Son of Heaven said is extremely true."

Zhang Liao stepped forward and saluted respectfully: "I don't know what to do with these people?" ”

In terms of Boss Cao's character, if the prisoners of war do not turn around and take refuge, they will either be assigned to be dead soldiers or simply pitted.

But Wang Xiao is not so wasteful, so many young and strong, with a lot of strength, he can do anything, and he must not waste it.

He pondered for a moment and asked, "Are there any well-known generals?" ”

Zhang Liao responded, "There are Lujiang Taishou Lü Meng, Yue Zhonglang general Jiang Qin, Dangkou Zhonglang general Ling Tong, Zhichong general Gan Ning and others. ”

Wang Xiao smiled, "Wuxia Ameng, Jiangdong Huchen, a good friend who killed his father's enemy, and a thief who robbed the camp with a hundred horses." Interesting, so many Jiangdong generals have been arrested. ”

For example, Ling Tong Gan Ning and others are very good in water, and if they want to run, they can escape by diving directly.

But they are either relatives of their own family, or good brothers who have followed them for many years. They simply can't do this kind of thing by abandoning these people and running alone.

In contrast, Cao Cao, who abandoned his bodyguards, sons and nephews when he was in danger, and then ran away by himself, is really a hero.

looked sideways at Xiahou Yuan on the side, "I sent someone to deliver a letter to Sun Shiwan, saying that I was late and couldn't say goodbye, and I was very embarrassed." I am willing to give them a few heads as gifts to send Sun 100,000 back to Jiangdong. ”

"Whoa." Xiahou Yuan received the order, turned around and went to select the messenger.

Wang Xiao didn't really want to kill Lu Meng and the others, people are only valuable when they are alive, and if they die, they have nothing.

He wanted to negotiate with Sun Quan and exchange these people for benefits.

This time he came late and failed to catch up with the big war, Wang Xiao always felt a little uncomfortable.

If you don't get some benefits, you won't be able to sleep at night.

Sure enough, Sun Quan, who had already retreated to the river, had to postpone his retreat after receiving the letter.

If he really abandons so many generals to go back, it will inevitably lead to a great decline in the morale of the army and damage to his reputation.

Jiangdong is different from Cao Cao, who is centralized in power, and Liu Bei, who relies on personal charm. This is a famous family and local wealthy families run together, jointly elected to support Sun Quan.

Lost these generals and lost the morale of the army. He, Sun Quan, should not think about the future in this life.

A few days later, Lu Su came to Heqi City as Sun Quan's envoy.

"Zijing is here." Wang Xiao, who was washing his hands, laughed and stepped forward, "I was treating General Ling Tong's injuries before, so I kept you waiting for a long time." ”

Lu Su saluted respectfully, "The Son of Heaven is benevolent, and he admires it." ”

Beckoning people to have wine and food in their hands, Wang Xiao will sit down after the case and say, "I don't like hypocritical politeness." If there's anything, let's just talk about it. ”

Lu Su arched his hand, "I would like to hear it in detail." ”

Wang Xiao directly put forward the conditions: "During the previous battle of Wancheng, the captured Zhu Guang was too guarded, and Dong He joined the army and the local soldiers and civilians, please return it." ”

Before the Battle of Xiaoyaojin, Sun Quan led his troops across the river to conquer the city of Anhui located south of Heqi City. captured the guard general Zhu Guang and tens of thousands of local soldiers and civilians.

Wang Xiao doesn't attach much importance to territory, but population resources are absolutely indispensable.

"This~~~" Lu Su said with some embarrassment, "Zhu Guangdong and the two Feng are okay, but the soldiers and civilians of Wancheng have already lived and worked in Jiangdong. Even if the Supreme is willing to return it, they are not willing to come back. ”

The Supreme is talking about Sun Quan, and he is called like this in Jiangdong at this time.

Wang Xiao couldn't figure out where it came from, but it sounded quite thunderous anyway.

"Oh." Wang Xiao nodded in understanding, "Since that's the case, then Zijing, please go back." When you go, take the heads of all the generals with you. ”

Lu Su's face froze, and he didn't expect Wang Xiao to flip the table directly.

Negotiation is a matter of course. I haven't made a bargain yet, so why don't you do it?

"This, this matter can be discussed again, and then discussed."

Lu Su wiped the beads of sweat from his forehead and hurriedly explained, "The Supreme intends to respect the Son of Heaven as the Lord, and from then on, the two countries will strike troops and tie the good relationship between Qin and Jin forever." ”

The so-called respect for the Son of Heaven is the Lord, which means that I worship you as the boss and give some benefits.

This is not the first time Sun Quan has done this kind of thing. When you can't beat it, when you need it, when you want to engage Liu Bei. He will go up to the table and call the minister, shouting to the boss, let's stop first, and if there is any contradiction, we will talk about it later.

For Sun Quan, face is not worth mentioning. The benefits in his hands are the most important thing, and he is an absolute pragmatist.

If a few shouts of the boss can save all the captives, then Sun Shiwan is estimated to be able to wake up happy in the middle of the night with laughter.

It's a pity that this trick is useless to Wang Xiao.

He plucked out his ears and said, "Since you are willing to respect me as the Lord, then come over quickly, and go back to Xudu with me to eat and drink spicy food, and from then on, the family will be passed down from generation to generation." ”

"This..."Lu Su paused, it was really difficult to answer.

Everyone knows this kind of thing, it's just lip service. How can you really ask people to come with you, it's so unauthentic.

Lu Su, who is known as an honest man, is actually not so honest.

After a few words in his heart, he explained with a smile that the supreme of his family was unwell and could not travel far away.

Wang Xiao's response to this was to pluck out his ears and hear nothing.

If you want to take everyone away without giving benefits, let's dream about it.

Lu Su, who said that his mouth was dry, poured a bowl of wine to moisten his throat. Seeing that Wang Xiao didn't eat oil and salt at all, he took out a killer weapon as soon as he gritted his teeth.

"The Son of Heaven is above, and my family has a sister whose name is Shangxiang. Virtuous and virtuous, beautiful as a flower. May I serve the Son of Heaven. ”

'Poof~~~'

Wang Xiao squirted wine.

He wiped the corners of his mouth, and looked at Lu Su with an incredible face, "Zijing, if I'm not mistaken, this Mrs. Sun is Liu Bei's wife, right?" Do you want to marry a daughter and two people? ”

Lu Su smiled confidently and said, "The Son of Heaven is wrong with this. Some time ago, Xuande Gong married Wu Yi's sister in Yizhou, and the two had already separated. ”

Wang Xiao rubbed his forehead and sighed repeatedly.

He was definitely affected by Cao Cao. He, Wang Xiao, is not this kind of person, you bastards treat me as something. I'm not good at this!

Wang Xiao waved his hand and got up, "Mrs. Sun has a noble status, and she can't climb high." There is no need to mention this matter again. Either send back the people who were snatched before, or I will send the heads of Lu Meng and them over. The choice is yours. ”

No longer bothering Lu Su, Wang Xiao turned around and left, "Send off guests." ”

Lu Su was surprised, the Cao family and Liu Xuande were mortal enemies.

It is said that the father and son of the Cao family are all good, and even Wang Xiao's wife Zhen Mi is like that. Why don't you want such a good opportunity to humiliate Liu Bei?

Fortunately, he said this in his heart, if he really said it, you see if Wang Xiao would kill him.

Rumors are fiercer than tigers, and Wang Xiao's reputation as a dignified gentleman has been ruined in this way.

After Lu Su left, the generals in the army also had a lot of discussions.

It is said that why did the Son of Heaven suddenly change his temperament, and it is not good for this mouthful? It's not scientific.

When Wang Xiao heard the news, he was furious. I can't wait to lead the troops to cut Sun 100,000 into 100,000 pieces now.

This bastard, slandering Lao Tzu's reputation.

In the end, Sun Quan still couldn't let go of so many generals, so he had to agree to Wang Xiao's request.

Moreover, all the land in Jiangbei was returned, and it can be said that all the hardships of several years were in vain.

However, in this year, some people have land, and they will fight back when they are full of food and drink.

Two months later, the tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians who had been taken captive during the Battle of Wancheng were finally sent back by a boatload.

The number was about the same, and Wang Xiao also kept his promise and let Lu Meng and the others go.

"The Son of Heaven is above." Zhang Liao, who looked strange, came to Wang Xiao to report the dynamics of the return personnel: "All the ways have been completed. ”

"Hmm." Wang Xiao smiled and nodded, "General Wenyuan has worked hard." ”

"This is all what Wechen should do." Zhang Liao was modest, and then said something that made Wang Xiao dumbfounded: "Jiangdong Sun Quan sent his sister to the shore, I don't know when she will be sent to the palace of the Son of Heaven?" ”

"Which?!"

"Sun Quan's sister."

Wang Xiao closed his eyes and clenched his fists.

It's over, and his reputation has been completely ruined by these bastards. Lao Tzu is really not this kind of person!

Wang Xiao, who was furious, waved his sleeves vigorously, "Send it back!" ”