Chapter 744: Cao's army enters Xiangyang
In the camp, Zhao Fei, Guo Jia and others all have this idea, after all, Cai Mao is so ambiguous, there should be no other possibility except surrender. After all, if the Jingzhou army was all about luring the enemy into going deeper, there were many Shefu locations along the way, and the Jingzhou army didn't need to wait for Cao's army to come to the city immediately. If the Jingzhou army only wants to preserve its strength, there is no need for them to force themselves into a corner.
Xiangyang City is an important place in Jingzhou, and it occupies a very important position in Jingzhou. If Xiangyang is lost, then the blow to the Jingzhou army will be quite large. Therefore, the Jingzhou army will never give up Xiangyang, and it is bound to defend Xiangyang City. But now, the Jingzhou army has not made a performance of stubborn resistance.
If he wants to defend Xiangyang City, Cai Mao is bound to take the strategy of strengthening the wall and clearing the wilderness. Then the soldiers hoarded Xiangyang City, waiting for the arrival of Cao's army.
Just when Zhao Fei and the others were talking happily, a Cao Jun guard outside the door suddenly ran in. After kneeling on the ground and giving a salute, he then said to Cao Cao: "Prime Minister, there is a person outside the camp who calls himself Kuai Liang who asks to see him, and he says that he is from Xiangyang!" ”
Hearing the words of the guards, whether it was Zhao Fei or Guo Jia and the others, their eyes lit up. Kuai Liang's arrival means that Cai Mao really intends to surrender to Cao's army. Kuai Liang has a superior status in Jingzhou, and the Kuai clan is not weaker than Cao Jun in Jingzhou, Kuai Liang must have come here to surrender.
"Hurry up, please!" Cao Cao said loudly, he has heard of the name of Kuai Liang to some extent, and he can be regarded as a well-known strategist in Jingzhou. For talents, Cao Cao's criterion is naturally the more the merrier, and now there are talents to invest, Cao Cao is naturally very happy. And Zhao Fei saw Cao Cao's expression and shook his head helplessly.
Under the leadership of the guards, Kuai Liang appeared in Cao Cao's tent. Before entering the account, Kuai Liang took a deep breath. The reason for this is to calm your emotions. The camp was full of important ministers and strategists of the Cao army, and in the face of these people, Kuai Liang had to be fully prepared.
Entering the big tent, Kuai Liang suddenly felt the solemn momentum coming to his face. In the tent, Cao Cao sat on the main seat. Although Cao Cao was smiling at the moment, the momentum on his body was obviously not comparable to Liu Biao in Jingzhou. After all, Cao Cao had a killing aura that Liu Biao did not have.
In addition to Cao Cao, the most eye-catching is Zhao Fei who is sitting next to Cao Cao. For Zhao Fei, Kuai Liang's heart faintly had a different feeling. After all, Zhao Fei's reputation is too great, and he has almost won every battle in commanding troops, and such a record has made many people afraid of becoming his opponent.
However, as a celebrity in Jingzhou, Kuai Liang naturally would not be frightened by Cao Jun because of this. Moreover, he came to Cao Jun for the matter of surrender, and Cao Jun would definitely not be embarrassed for himself. Thinking about this, Kuai Liang's mentality is much better. Seeing Kuai Liang in high spirits, Cao Cao, Zhao Fei and others nodded slightly.
Kuai Liang deserves to be a famous man in Jingzhou, and in the face of Cao Jun's dismount, although Kuai Liang was a little surprised when he entered the big tent, he quickly recovered his look. In terms of this mentality alone, Kuai Liang has some skills. However, this is obviously not enough, although Cao Cao is very satisfied, but Zhao Fei feels that these are obviously not enough.
"I've seen the prime minister, Lord Taiwei!" Kuai Liang leaned over and saluted. Kuai Liang's tone was neither humble nor arrogant, which made Zhao Fei nod secretly. The Jingzhou Kuai brothers are worthy of being celebrities and have their own knots and backbones. From this point alone, Zhao Fei still recognizes it. However, for the people of the family, Zhao Fei didn't like it a little.
Cao Cao looked at Kuai Liang in front of him, he was quite satisfied with Kuai Liang. As the territory occupied by Cao's army grew larger, Cao Cao naturally needed more and more generals and strategists to assist him. Moreover, Kuai Liang's arrival is good news for Cao Jun, and Cao Cao should be very happy.
"Zirou doesn't need to be polite, I'm very happy that you can come!" Cao Cao replied loudly. Immediately glancing at Kuai Liang, Cao Cao asked again, "I don't know why Zirou came here?" After speaking, Cao Cao looked at Kuai Liang with a smile on his face, which made Kuai Liang feel a little empty.
Kuai Liang obviously didn't realize that Cao Cao's question was so straightforward. He only said a few words when he came here, and Cao Cao was so straightforward. I wanted to be hypocritical with Cao Cao, but Cao Cao obviously didn't have this opportunity for himself. After a slight groan, Kuai Liang sighed slightly.
Bowing to Cao Cao again, Kuai Liang said in a deep voice: "There are so many capable people under the command of the prime minister, I must have already guessed what is going on here." As he spoke, Kuai Liang turned his head to look at Zhao Fei, obviously the person he was talking about was Zhao Fei.
Zhao Fei pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said: "Cai Mao Dudu is really like a god with soldiers, commanding the army to withdraw again and again, I don't know, what the Jingzhou army is doing, I still really don't know, I want to disappoint Zirou!" ”
Zhao Fei's words made Kuai Liang very helpless, and at the same time, Kuai Liang also realized that Zhao Fei was really difficult to deal with. After a deep sigh, Kuai Liang spoke: "I am here to surrender on the orders of my lord. Our lord thinks that Cao's army is powerful, and our army is not his opponent, so he specially opened the city and surrendered! ”
"But although my lord wants to surrender, he has another request, I hope that the prime minister, Lord Taiwei, can agree!" Kuai Liang said loudly. At this point, it is useless to say more. Since Cao Jun went straight to the point, there was obviously no need for him to go around in circles with Cao Cao. Zhao Fei's words Kuai Liang didn't believe it at all.
After Kuai Liang finished speaking, Zhao Fei asked: "I don't know who the lord in Kuai's book is, and what requirements does he want our army to agree?" ”
Glancing at Zhao Fei expressionlessly, Kuai Liang immediately spoke: "The original Jingzhou Mu Liu Biao died of a serious illness a few days ago, and the second son Cong succeeded to the throne and became the new Jingzhou Mu and took charge of the entire Jingzhou!" ”
Zhao Fei nodded, for now, all this is not deviated from history. Since this is the case, Kuailiang's so-called surrender is also true. As for Kuai Liang's request, Zhao Fei could naturally guess it, but although Liu Cong was able to get his wish, he lost his life for it.
If the trend of history continues, Liu Cong surrendered, and Cao Cao also canonized Liu Cong as the assassin of Jingzhou. However, although Liu Cong is the assassin of Jingzhou, he obviously does not have any rights. Soon after, Cao Cao ordered Liu Cong and his mother Mrs. Cai to be sent to Qingzhou, but he secretly ordered Yu Ban to intercept and kill them halfway.
Liu Cong's death was really a little unjust, but Zhao Fei obviously could understand. After all, although Liu Cong is unbearable, his ambition is not small. This person is not as good as Liu Chan, Liu Chan is happy, but Liu Cong has never forgotten Jingzhou, such a person, how could Cao Cao keep him.
"As long as Liu Cong is willing to surrender, I will agree to any conditions!" Cao Cao said loudly. Compared to some conditions, the importance of Jingzhou is clearly unparalleled. Besides, Cao Cao didn't dare to make any unreasonable demands. After all, he is bound to win Jingzhou, even if Liu Cong does not surrender, Cao Jun will still not give up attacking Jingzhou. The only difference is how long it takes to take it. The infantry in Jingzhou, the soldiers of the Cao army did not pay attention to it at all.
"My lord doesn't have any other requirements, I just hope that the prime minister can save my lord's life and let him continue to be in charge of Jingzhou!" Kuai Liang said loudly.
After listening to Kuai Liang's words, Cao Cao groaned a little. It is very simple to save Liu Cong's life, but it may be difficult to let Liu Cong continue to be in charge of Jingzhou. You must know that the wealth of Jingzhou is not comparable to other states and counties, how could Cao Cao hand over such an important place to an outsider.
After a long silence, Cao Cao raised his head again. He glanced at Kuai Liang, and then said in a deep voice: "Our army intends to seize the land of Jingzhou, and it definitely has no idea of killing other people's lives. As long as Liu Cong is willing to surrender, our army will naturally guarantee the safety of his life. However, let Liu Cong continue to be in charge of Jingzhou, I'm afraid I can't agree to Zirou. With Zirou's intelligence, she must also know how important Jingzhou is. With such an important state and county, how could I let someone else take charge. ”
"But!" Cao Cao suddenly changed his words and said: "I can be the assassin of Jingzhou and the marquis." I don't know if you are satisfied with this arrangement, sir? ”
I have to admit that the reason why Cao Cao can have today's position is inextricably linked with himself. A history of Jingzhou thorns, seemingly high and powerful. But if you really calculate it, there is a world of difference between the history of the assassin and the state pastor. In the eyes of the state pastor, the history of assassination is just a false name.
However, this is obviously not something that he can manage, because Kuai Liang can see that this is Cao Cao's biggest concession. There is obviously no objection to arguing on his own, and Kuai Liang obviously has no intention of continuing to argue. Bowing deeply to Cao Cao, Kuai Liang said in a deep voice: "Then I will thank the prime minister for my lord here!" ”
Cao Cao nodded, and then Kuai Liang asked Cao Cao for his resignation. Cao Cao obviously had no intention of stopping Kuai Liang, waved his hand, and let Kuai Liang leave.
Kuai Liang, who left the Cao army station, went straight to Xiangyang, and after meeting Liu Cong, Kuai Liang told Liu Cong about his affairs in Cao Ying. Hearing that Cao Jun wanted to crown himself as the assassin of Jingzhou, and even more so to be a marquis, Liu Cong's heart was obviously very happy.
With this foundation, he was even more determined to surrender to Cao Jun. After surrendering to the Cao army, he didn't need to worry about the war, the Cao army had more than 100,000 troops, and all things related to the war would be handled by the Cao army.
And Cai Mao was obviously very satisfied with this result, and soon, Cai Mao's withdrawal order was issued to tens of thousands of soldiers in Jingzhou. Seeing that the Jingzhou army in front of him was gone, Cao Cao ordered his soldiers to speed up the march, striving to reach Xiangyang in the shortest possible time, and then occupy Xiangyang.
Cao's soldiers apparently did not disappoint Cao Cao, and in two days, Cao's vanguard army was already able to see the gates of Xiangyang City. At this moment, the city gate of Xiangyang City did not show any signs of closing, and I saw the people at the city gate inside and out, looking like they were prosperous.