Wei Teng hurried back to Shicheng and told Chen Wen and Chen Deng about the meeting with Sun Ce.

Chen Wen and Chen Deng didn't speak, only Chen Wen's rapid breathing was in the room, and every sound made people's ears torture.

Wei Teng was frustrated. I thought that I could persuade Sun Ce to buy at least a few days, but I didn't expect Sun Ce to be soft and hard, and to prepare for war while negotiating, and not give him a chance to delay time at all. He had to hastily end the negotiations and rush back to report to Chen Deng, so as not to catch Chen Deng off guard. Fortunately, Chen Deng did not relax, and after returning to the city, he found that the defense of Shicheng had improved significantly. In just one day, to be able to do this, his confidence in Chen Deng has strengthened by three points, and his eyes looking at Chen Deng have more hope.

Chen Deng twisted his fingers and was silent.

Everyone knew in their hearts that Zhou Xin was Yuan Shao's subordinate, and he was implementing Yuan Shao's strategic intentions, and there was no court in his heart at all. He had no problem intercepting Sun Ce, but his problem was that he couldn't beat Sun Ce, and he was blocked by Sun Ce on Niuzhu Rock, waiting for someone to save his life, which directly disrupted Yuan Shao's deployment and forced him into a corner. Save Zhou Xin, he may be wiped out. If he didn't save Zhou Xin, he couldn't get the trust of the Yangzhou clan and couldn't gain a foothold in Yangzhou.

There is not much time, Sun Ce's subordinates are already preparing for war, after Zu Lang surrendered to Sun Ce, he is also recruiting the old department, and in two or three days at most, Sun Ce will besiege Shicheng. He couldn't leave if he wanted to. As for the remnants of his army, even Zu Lang couldn't deal with it, let alone Sun Ce.

Chen Deng thought for a while and raised his head. "I have a way, but I don't know if Zhou Fujun can accept it."

"You say."

"Surrender to Sun Ce."

"Cast ...... Fall? Wei Teng frowned.

"That's right, Huiji is the ancient Yue country, Gou Jian lying on the salary and tasting the guts, Wu ten years, revenge in one fell swoop, and it is a good story. If Zhou Fujun can endure the humiliation for a while, wait for the Yuan League Lord to pacify Hebei, wave his army to the south, and then raise the righteous flag in response, at best, it will only take three or five years, less than half of Goujian. ”

Wei Teng shook his head. "Having said that, Sun Ce is cunning and thoughtful, even if Zhou Taiming surrenders, he will no longer let him take charge of the army, it is no different from a prisoner, how can there be a chance for revenge, just humiliated. Yuanlong, think about it again. ”

Chen Deng had long known that this strategy was not feasible, and he was not in a hurry, so he continued: "The two armies attacked each other, trapped by a strong enemy, and could neither fight nor surrender, so they could only go away. Cheng Pu and Li Shu guarded the main road, and it was extremely difficult to get out of the encirclement by land, but the river was wide, and even if there were Gan Ning's warships guarding it, they could not guard it thoroughly. It is better to send one or two warriors who are familiar with water to sneak into Niuzhuji, take Zhou Fujun to leave by waterway at night, go down the river, and get out of danger tomorrow morning. ”

Wei Teng's brows furrowed even tighter. This strategy is not bad, the river is so wide, one or two small boats venture to travel at night, and there is indeed a chance to escape. It's just that in this way, Zhou Xin can only get out by himself, and he can't bring a few people, which is equivalent to giving Danyang away. Besides, if he leaves without a fight, Chen Deng is too cowardly, will he hide from Sun Ce in the future?

"Yuanlong, there are five or six thousand people in the city, and there are still five or six thousand people on the rocks, twice as many as Li Shu and Cheng Pu, why don't you go out of the city to fight?"

Chen Deng smiled bitterly: "Wei Jun has it or not, although we have nearly 10,000 troops, but we are not well trained, and we lack bows and crossbows, so we can't break through the resistance of Cheng Pu and Li Shu in a short time. Sun Ce's troops are all elite, and there are cavalry, with a slight delay, they will be able to arrive, and when the time comes, not only will they not be able to rescue Zhou Fujun, but even we will not be able to escape. Besides, Zu Lang has just surrendered to Sun Ce, he is collecting the remnants, and there are nearly 10,000 people, if he attacks with Sun Ce, where do we still have the advantage of troops? It is likely that the whole army will be wiped out, and there will be no chance at all. Wei Jun, when the judgment continues, he will suffer from the chaos. ”

Wei Teng wanted to say more, Chen Wen's lips moved, and he said with difficulty: "Zhou Lin, what Yuan Long said is very true, it is enough to rescue Taiming, it is not appropriate to fight." ”

Wei Teng also knew that Chen Deng was not Sun Ce's opponent at the moment, but he was unwilling. Now that Chen Wen has spoken, he can only accept his fate. He just felt very aggrieved, he came forward in person, Sun Ce didn't give face at all, and in the end, Chen Deng had to make this decision, so that Zhou Xin fled for his life like a lost dog.

Will Zhou Xin agree?

——

The bright moon is in the sky, the breeze is coming, and the silver light on the river surface is flickering, and it is quiet.

Zhou Xin stood on the shore, looking at the big camp in the distance, his face expressionless.

The warriors sent by Chen Deng stood in front of him, and Wei Teng's handwritten letter was in his hand. Wei Teng's article is very well written, with the legacy of his father Wei Lang, but no matter how good the writing is, it can't hide his powerlessness. Chen Deng had five or six thousand soldiers, but he did not dare to fight Sun Ce, so he could only abandon the city and leave. Wei Teng had objections, but he had no military power and could not make any decisions.

What is the use of learning? The father and son of the Sun family are uneducated, but they have powerful force, and if they want to fight them, they must master more powerful force. Danyang is such a good place, so he gave up, Chen Deng still wants to take over the history of Yangzhou assassination?

It's a pity that when I was a teenager, I was so devoted to reading the books of sages and sages that I didn't pay attention to the art of war, and I ended up in such a dilemma. Although I can't be a famous general, I can't be a coward, my two younger brothers have been killed in battle, how can I steal my life? Even if you go back alive, what can you do, hide in Tibet, and be a rat?

I can't fight, I can't surrender, I can't go, I can still die.

Zhou Xin called Duwei Ganyan and sent him the seal letter of Danyang Taishou. Gan Yan looked at Zhou Xin puzzled. Zhou Xin smiled bitterly: "A general is incompetent, tired of the three armies, I boast of being familiar with the scriptures and history, but I don't know how to use soldiers, I have lost consecutive battles, and now I am trapped on the rock, I can't fight, I can't defend when I retreat, and I'm ashamed of you." ”

Gan Yan didn't know why. "Fujun, didn't you say that Zulang's reinforcements have already arrived?"

"It's coming, it's a pity that he is not Sun Ce's opponent, he has been defeated by Sun Ce."

Gan Yan was taken aback and gasped. Their only hope is Zu Lang, and if Zu Lang is defeated, who else can they count on? The back road is cut off, the grain storage on the rock is approaching, they have no way out, no wonder Zhou Xin is so desperate.

"Gan Jun, your aunt is Tao Xuzhou's wife, Sun Ce and Tao Xuzhou are allies, you go to see Sun Ce early tomorrow morning, I hope he can spare the lives of the generals and soldiers, and don't make more innocent killings and increase my guilt."

"What about Fujun?"

"I'm going home." Zhou Xin chuckled softly and glanced at the warrior standing aside. "I'll leave right away."

Gan Yan is not afraid to have him. That's a good idea, too. Zhou Xin left, and they surrendered to Sun Ce to avoid fighting to the death. He didn't say anything and bowed to Zhou Xin. "The prince of the house is benevolent, and Danyang Shishu is forever gracious."

Zhou Xin bowed slightly and watched Gan Yan leave. He cleaned up and walked down a secluded path to the river. The soldiers on duty along the way saluted him one by one. There was a small boat parked by the river, rippling with the waves. The people sent by Chen Deng got on the boat and stretched out their hands, ready to help Zhou Xin get on the boat. Zhou Xin stood still on the shore and bowed his hand.

"Dare to ask a strong man for one thing."

"Fujun, it's not too late to get on the boat."

Zhou Xin shook his head. "As the Taishou of Danyang, although I can't die in battle, I can't escape, I can only die. Please take my head back to Huiji, return to my ancestors, and accompany my two younger brothers to see the holy pilgrimage. After speaking, he pulled out the long knife at his waist, crossed it around his neck, and pulled it hard.

Blood burst out.