Chapter 175: Cai Jin retreats as advances
When Cai Jin and the others got the news, they panicked instantly.
Everyone, with a look of disbelief on their faces.
The soldier sighed lightly and said, "My lord, General Chunyu's head has been sent over and is waiting outside the gate. The soldier was worried about scaring the bigwigs present, so he didn't bring Chun Yuqiong's head in directly.
"Bring it in!"
Cai Jin is worthy of being a county magistrate for many years, and he is used to seeing the wind and waves, and he quickly calmed down.
A short time later, another soldier walked in with a box in his hand.
The soldier held the box in front of Cai Jin, Cai Jin took a deep breath, adjusted his mentality, and then lifted the lid of the wooden box to take a look. In an instant, Cai Jin defended, and the lid of the box fell with a snap. Cai Jin's face was so pale that there was no blood, and sure enough, Chun Yuqiong was really killed.
In this way, it means that the 4,000 soldiers led by Chun Yuqiong were also defeated, and all these people were lost.
Cai Jin waved his hand and pointed to the general of Guantao County, and the soldier immediately held it over.
Immediately after that, one person watched them all.
When the soldier left the hall with the wooden box in his hand, the soldier who reported the news continued: "My lord, in addition to the killing of General Chunyu, there is another news coming. Wang Lei claimed that he had taken Ping'en County, Qingyuan County, and Guantao County. Now, only one of our counties in Yuancheng County is still resisting the Jizhou Army. ”
Cai Jinluo stood up, but sat down again in an instant, slapped the desk with a slap, and trembled with anger.
Even, Cai Jin's heart began to fear.
It's only been a long time, and Wang Lei has won three counties, which is incredible.
Cai Jin frowned, began to question in his heart, shook his head and said: "Impossible, impossible, how could Wang Lei take Qingyuan County, Ping'en County and Guantao County?" No way. Wang Lei has been outside Yuancheng County and has not left at all, which is impossible. ”
Cai Jin chattered and said, his spirit was a little trance.
The general of Ping'en County said: "Yes, this must be the news that Wang Lei deliberately scared us." ”
The general of Qingyuan County continued: "Yes, I agree with this statement. ”
The soldier continued: "Ladies and gentlemen, Wang Lei is not in the military camp outside Yuancheng County. The person who presided over the Jizhou Army outside the city was Wang Lei's subordinates. After Wang Lei's army left Ye County, Wang Lei quietly led his troops to Ping'en County, Qingyuan County and Guantao County, and attacked the three counties. ”
The soldier spoke according to the news circulating outside, carefully stating it clearly.
Cai Jin was impatient in his heart, and said angrily: "Bastard, what news is there, all the news is finished." ”
The soldier said innocently: "My lord, it's all done!" ”
"Let's go down!"
Cai Jin waved his hand, and the soldier respectfully retreated.
"Guys, tell me what we're going to do. From the words of the soldiers, there is no doubt that this matter is true, Wang Lei did conquer the remaining three counties, and only our Yuancheng County is still resisting. ”
Cai Jin's brows furrowed, and he was in a very bad mood.
This news makes people feel irritated.
The chief general of Qingyuan County wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "Qingyuan County has surrendered, which means that the county order of Qingyuan County has returned to Han Fu. As a general of Qingyuan County, I cannot disobey the order and must surrender. ”
The chief general of Ping'en County followed closely and said without hesitation: "I brought troops to Yuancheng County to support because the county order of Ping'en County agreed to send troops. Now that the county magistrate has returned to Han Fu, it is impossible to support me and Wang Lei in the confrontation. Therefore, I also chose to surrender. If Cai County Ling intends to stick to the end, I will lead the troops to withdraw from Yuancheng County. ”
The chief general of Guantao County continued: "I have the same meaning with the two of them, and we can't fight any more. ”
"Hahaha......"
Laughter rang out from the hall.
Cai Jin's expression was relaxed, and he said loudly: "Since you have decided to abandon the darkness and turn to the light, my county order of Yuancheng County naturally cannot be left behind. Like you, I intend to open the gates and surrender. Wang Lei asked the soldiers to send Chun Yuqiong's head to me, that is, he wanted us to surrender, and in this case, he fulfilled his wish. ”
The chief general of Guantao County said: "Yes, Cai County Ling is really a reasonable person. ”
The rest of the people echoed and blew Cai Jin to the sky.
Cai Jin changed his words and said, "Everyone, I have another concern. After all, we surrendered to Yuan Shao, and we also fought against Wang Lei's army, if Wang Lei turned his face and didn't recognize anyone after taking Yuancheng County, what should we do? ”
"Cai County ordered to make it clear once that he had something to say, don't sell it."
The chief general of Ping'en County frowned, and he was also quite worried.
The look on Cai Jin's face was worried, and he said worriedly: "I mean, we will send someone to Wang Lei's military camp to negotiate with Wang Lei and strive for more benefits." First, Wang Lei must ensure our safety and cannot cross the river and tear down the bridge; Second, Wang Lei wants to ensure that our official position remains unchanged and cannot be dismissed after surrendering. ”
Cai Jin's words immediately won the approval of the rest of the people.
The chief general of Guantao County said: "The question is, who is going to go? Could it be that Cai Xianling is planning to take a trip? ”
Cai Jin shrank his head, and the next moment, his head shook like a rattle, and his ordinary cheeks carried a hint of horror. Immediately, Cai Jin looked at the chief general of Guantao County and said, "I'm not suitable for the envoy, so it's better for you to go." You are a person in the army, and Wang Lei is also a person who leads troops to fight, so he will definitely be polite to you. ”
"No, I'm not going. It's really not good, just surrender it. The chief general of Guantao County hurriedly shook his head and refused.
If he provoked Wang Lei to be killed, wouldn't he suffer an unjustified disaster?
Resolutely can't go!
Cai Jin turned his eyes, looked at the chief general of Qingyuan County, and said with a smile: "It's better to let you go!" After all, you're a veteran, experienced, and you're sure to be able to handle it well. ”
The chief general of Qingyuan County shrunk his neck and said resolutely: "I can't!" I am not good at talking, and I am not fit to go on an embassy. In my opinion, Cai Xianling is the most suitable candidate for reading poetry and books. ”
The lord of Ping'en County was worried that the fire would burn, his eyes rolled, and he took the initiative to say: "Cai County Order, I think you are the most suitable." The people who go to Wang Lei's military camp don't need to be war-hardened, they need people who are full of poetry and books and can speak well. You are a scholar, sensible, and can speak big truths, and it is most suitable for you to fight for our interests. ”
Cai Jin hurriedly said: "I'm really not suitable, I'll be self-defeating if I go!" ”
"It can't be, it's going to be smooth." The chief general of Guantao County said with a firm face.
The lords of the other two counties echoed one after another, and they all persuaded Cai Jin to go.
A touch of cunning flashed in Cai Jin's eyes, sighed lightly, and said helplessly: "Since everyone believes in me, then I can only reluctantly go on a difficult trip." I only hope that we can live up to our mission! ”
In a word, the commanders of the other three counties breathed a sigh of relief.
What they don't know is that Cai Jin is also proud in his heart, in Cai Jin's opinion, although it is dangerous to go to Wang Lei's military camp to negotiate, it is a great opportunity to be able to get in touch with Wang Lei at close range.
Therefore, Cai Jin took retreat as advance and successfully won the mission of the envoy.