Handan City, the county capital. ***

Wang Can sat at the top, Jia Xu, Guo Jia, Sima Yi, Fa Zheng and others stood on the left side below, and Zhao Yun, Huang Zhong, Dian Wei, Lu Meng and other generals stood on the right side.

In the center of the hall, stood Xu Huang, whose hands were tied.

Wang Can's gaze fell on Xu Huang and said, "Xu Huang, are you willing to surrender?" ”

Xu Huang said stubbornly: "It's just a death, and I swear not to surrender." ”

The corners of Dian Man's mouth hooked up a sneer, stood up and hugged his fists and said: "Your Majesty, if this guy doesn't surrender, forget it, he will kill it with one sword." "Dian Man solved Xu Huang with two hammers, plus Dian Man was still blocked outside Handan City for several days, he didn't have a good impression of Xu Huang, and he also thought that Xu Huang had no ability, so he suggested that Wang Can kill Xu Huang.

Wei Yan also said: "Your Majesty, Xu Huang resolutely does not surrender, it is useless to stay, kill it." ”

Wang Can had a contemplative look on his face, obviously thinking about how to deal with Xu Huang's problem. Xu Huang said loudly: "If you want to kill, you will kill, if you want to kill, I will resolutely not surrender." ”

Seeing that Xu Huang was determined to die, Wang Can frowned slightly, and then stretched out again, and ordered: "Come on, drag Xu Huang down and lock him up, so that he can serve him alive, and he is not allowed to slack off." ”

Two soldiers walked in and left Xu Huang behind.

At this time, Xu Huang was also stunned.

After he was captured, he watched the fall of Handan City, watched Wang Can lead the army into Handan, controlled the main roads of Handan City, and captured the soldiers defending the city, and was ready to be killed. But Xu Huang didn't expect Wang Can to not kill him, but to imprison him, which made Xu Huang a little surprised.

Xu Huang didn't resist and was taken out directly.

Wang Can's gaze swept over everyone and said, "Handan County has been taken and has approached Yecheng. But Cao Cao also arranged Cao Hong in Zhanghe and Zhang Jaw in Feixiang County. The two of them are on both sides of Yecheng, if they go south directly, they will definitely be attacked by Zhang Jaw and Cao Hong, and you can speak freely if you have any opinions. ”

Jia Xu glanced at Sima Yi and said, "Your Majesty, although Cao Hong is stationed near the Zhanghe River, he also has Sima Lang to assist. If you can persuade Sima Lang to surrender, it will be easy to take down Cao Hong. ”

When Sima Yi heard this, he chuckled in his heart.

He looked up at Jia Xu, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly, and secretly scolded Jia Xu for being vicious.

Wang Can looked at Sima Yi and asked, "Zhongda, what do you think?" ”

Sima Yi returned to obedience, and Wang Can directly agreed, without any test. Historically, although Sima Yi usurped Cao Wei, it was contributed by various factors, and had a great relationship with Cao Cao, Cao Pi, and Cao Rui, as well as with Cao's auxiliary ministers. Now the situation is different, Wang Can also believes in his own ability, and believes that Sima Yi will not have a chance.

Wang Can opened his mouth to ask, and all eyes were focused on Sima Yi.

Sima Yi replied: "Your Majesty, the minister can't guarantee that he will be able to convince his brother, but he is willing to try his best." ”

Wang Can said: "Okay, I believe in you. ”

When Sima Yi heard this, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief. As long as there are no hard and fast rules that must convince Sima Lang, his situation will not be too difficult. Sima Yi glanced at Jia Xu, and a trace of resentment rose in his heart.

It's really hateful that this old guy finds fault with him.

Wang Can said again: "Cao Hong's matter is temporarily postponed, what about Zhang Jaw in the northeast of Yecheng? ”

Guo Jia stood up and arched his hand and said, "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that we have broken Handan, and we already have a chance to drive straight into Yecheng." As long as the army goes to attack Yecheng, Cao Hong and Zhang Jaw are worried about the safety of Yecheng, and it is impossible to sit idly by. When the time comes, the two of them will lead the army back to help, and we will divide our troops to block it, so that we don't have to attack Cao Hong and Zhang Jaw. ”

Fa Zheng also said: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that Fengxiao's suggestion is feasible. ”

Wang Can said: "Okay, just go south." ”

At first, Wang Can really wanted to defeat Zhang Jaw and Cao Hong, and then attack Cao Cao. But after listening to Guo Jia's suggestion, I also think it is reasonable. Moreover, Sima Yi went to persuade Sima Lang, maybe he could reduce the army all the way back to Yecheng. Wang Can ordered everyone to retreat, and ordered the army to rest in Handan temporarily, and did not immediately go south.

……

Sima Yi returned to his residence, pushed open the door, and found a man in green clothes standing in the room. The man had his back to him, and he didn't show his face.

"Who are you?"

Sima Yi stared at the other party vigilantly, his face full of doubt.

"Second brother, don't you know me?"

The voice is very magnetic, it sounds warm and soft, like a spring breeze, very comfortable. When Sima Yi heard this, his face changed greatly, and he immediately turned around to look at the situation outside the house, and found that there was no one outside the house, so he quickly closed the door and said in a deep voice: "Brother, you are Cao Cao's person, and you are assisting Cao Hong in Zhanghe, how did you come to Handan." ”

The person in the room was Sima Yi's brother Sima Lang, who sat down in the room and said with a smile: "Cao Zilian asked me to persuade you, I hope you will return to work under His Majesty." ”

Sima Yi said: "Brother, do you want me to be a repeated villain? ”

After a pause, Sima Yi said again: "Your Majesty is discussing matters today, and I also want to persuade my brother to surrender, hoping that my brother can help the Shu army take Cao Hong." Brother, you persuade me to be loyal to Your Majesty again, this is something that I know I can't do, and it is impossible to reverse the situation. Besides, it is impossible for me to help Wei with my own strength. ”

Sima Lang said: "Second brother, things are man-made, as long as you are willing to do it, nothing is impossible." ”

Sima Yi said firmly: "Brother, the Shu State has already occupied most of the country, and the Wei State is in danger, so it is impossible to stop the Shu army." As long as the elder brother is willing to submit to His Majesty, it is also possible. ”

Sima Lang smiled and said, "Second brother, do you think the eldest brother can surrender?" ”

"No way!"

Without waiting for Sima Yi to answer, Sima Lang continued: "You surrendered to Wang Can, Your Majesty can still tolerate it, after all, you have no way to retreat and have to surrender." But if I surrender, where is the Sima family? What should I do with my Sima's family? It is impossible for the eldest brother to surrender, only the second brother can submit to His Majesty again and help His Majesty save the situation. ”

Sima Yi said: "Brother, even if I make a move, it will be difficult to succeed. ”

Sima Lang said stubbornly: "As long as the second brother is willing to cooperate, he will definitely be able to succeed." Believe me, as long as Wang Can is killed, there will be civil strife in Shu, and the danger of Wei will be eliminated. ”

Sima Yi shook his head and said, "Your Majesty's martial arts are strong, and there is the protection of Dian Wei and others, so it is impossible to be killed." ”

Sima Lang said: "Being strong in martial arts does not mean that you will not die, as long as the second brother asks Wang Can to come to the house to discuss things, and then you take the opportunity to take a cup of tea to Wang Can, and when Wang Can drinks poisonous tea, will you kill Wang Can soon?" The matter of handing over tea is very simple, because it is just a prelude to the conversation, and it can also show your respect for Wang Can, which is completely reasonable. ”

Sima Lang asked, "Second brother, what do you think?" ”

Sima Yi shook his head and said, "Brother, you are a difficult brother!" This matter cannot be complied with. ”

Sima Lang said in a deep voice: "Second brother, you really don't want to? ”

Sima Yi said firmly: "I don't want to!" ”

"Smack! Syllable! ”

Sima Lang clapped his palms lightly, and saw four burly men suddenly come out of the room. One of them quickly came to Sima Yi's side, covered Sima Yi's mouth, and then tied Sima Yi up again, preventing Sima Yi from moving. The man looked at Sima Lang with a smile and said with a smile: "Mr. Sima, I will report to the general for my humble position." ”

Sima Lang's face turned bitter, revealing a helpless look.

Sima Yi glanced at Sima Lang, and then at the people beside him, but he began to worry about Wang Can's safety in his heart. If Wang Can is defenseless, wouldn't it be a big mess?