Ma Yu also pointed to Jia Xu and said, "That's it!" Li Xiangru and Huang Yan are both too shou of the Han Dynasty, how dare they surrender easily? It must be a lie! ”

"The Duke of Ming has been besieged in a lonely city in Caohan, there are only four people, and there are no more than 20,000 soldiers, not as many as the defenders of Jincheng! Why did Li Xiangru and Huang Yan refuse to surrender? Jia Xu said with a smile.

As soon as they heard this, the momentum of Han Sui and the others decreased.

"Besides, there is a certificate here, which is enough to prove that the golden city is in the hands of my lord." As he spoke, Jia Xu reached into his sleeve, took out the seals of Li Xiangru and Huang Yan, and handed them to Cheng Gongying.

Cheng Gongying was a little stunned, he almost didn't react, and he didn't reach out to pick it up when Jia Xu handed it over. Jia Xu shook it twice, and Cheng Gong Ying reacted, took the seal ribbon that still had Jia Xu's body temperature left, and handed it to Han Sui.

Seeing that the familiar seal ribbon was taken out of the enemy's sleeve, Han Sui's eyes were about to burst into flames, he took the seal ribbon and took it in his hand to look carefully, Han Sui desperately wanted to see the flaws of these two seals, but he was frustrated to find that these two seals were fake, not fake. Looking at the silver seal and green ribbon in his hand, Han Sui's eyes were much darker.

The surrender of Jincheng means that the nest that he and Beigong Boyu have operated for many years is gone, and the large amount of materials hoarded in the city is gone, and the Yellow River is no longer a moat to protect the six counties of Jincheng, Wuwei, Zhangye, Jiuquan, Dunhuang and Juyan. As long as Ma Chao is willing, his iron cavalry will bring enough dry food for three to five days, and he will be able to kill all the way from Jincheng to Yumen Pass. The land west of the river is far away from Qiangzhong, so the battle between Han and Qiang has very little impact, and there are not many soldiers and horses stationed. With Ma Chao's bravery, capturing Hexi is no more difficult than capturing Longxi.

Jia Xu said with a smile: "The golden city is in the hands of my lord, and the Hexi Corridor is open. In this way, does Ming Gong still have a choice? It's better to listen to the next word and go to Qiangzhong. ”

Hearing this, the angry Han Sui slapped the seal ribbon on the table and said, "I want the old man to go to Qiangzhong, give up the huge Liangzhou, and dream!" It's a big deal! ”

Cheng Gongying also said angrily: "We have nothing to talk about, so please go back and tell your lord to start the war quickly." After your lord destroys my lord, just wait for the army of the imperial court to pour into Liangzhou! ”

Jia Xu was secretly smug, his strategy similar to "bargaining" worked. and pretended to be thoughtful.

Han Sui saw that after Jia Xu listened, he looked worried, and knew that there was still a turning point in this matter, and he couldn't help but look forward to it.

Jia Xu said: "Harmony is precious! If Ming Gong can't accept Qiangzhong, it's not that there are no other alternative conditions. ”

"For example?"

"For example, the land west of the river. The Duke of Ming retreated to the land west of the river, and our two families divided Liangzhou and ruled, what is it? ”

Han Sui didn't show joy easily, but he was actually very happy in his heart. Although the Hexi Corridor is remote, it is also irrigated by snowmelt water from the Qilian Mountains, and the cultivated land is not small; In addition, it was less affected by the Hanqiang War, and the loss of household registration was not large; In addition, there is also a Delete Dan Horse Farm, which has been the production area of a large number of good horses since the time of Emperor Xiaowu of the Han Dynasty, which is a good place to go.

Han Sui coughed and said, "That's it, it's okay." ”

Cheng Gongying's complexion also returned to calm, and he nodded lightly. The other three generals also stopped talking.

Jia Xu saw that this Han Sui was so refreshing, understood what he meant, and said with a smile: "Don't think that Ming Gong is referring to the entire Hexi, right?" ”

Han Sui became vigilant and said, "What do you mean? ”

Jia Xu said with a smile: "The following refers to the four counties of Zhangye, Jiuquan, Dunhuang, and Juyan, but does not include the two counties of Wuwei and Jincheng. ”

As soon as he heard this, Han Sui's face hung again.

"What?!" Zhang Heng exclaimed.

"Jia Xu, don't deceive people too much! Zhangye, Jiuquan, Dunhuang and Juyan are located in remote areas, with only 90,000 households and 450,000 households, which is far less than that of an inner county, Runan. If there is no Jincheng and Wuwei two counties, this matter will not be considered. Cheng Gongying glared at Jia Xu angrily.

Jia Xu sneered: "Hmph, Ming Gong wants Jincheng and Wuwei, which have a large population and a little more cultivated land, and also see if they have that strength." At present, your strength is not as good as a tribal leader in Qiang, and any one of you who participates in the wolf and burns the Qiang is enough to wipe out your 20,000 defeated troops. Take 20,000 defeated soldiers, and compete for Jincheng and Wuwei from my lord's nearly 200,000 victorious soldiers, doesn't Ming Gong feel whimsical! ”

Han Sui sighed silently.

Cheng Gongying said unconvinced: "Then you are not afraid of the ......"

Before he finished speaking, Jia Xu interrupted Cheng Gongying, and he shouted angrily: "Ming Gong, don't threaten the court!" With only 100,000 steps, my lord who has 200,000 iron horses is nothing! Although Huangfu Song and Dong Zhuo are fierce generals, our lord is not afraid of him! The reason why my lord wants to make peace with Ming Gong is only because now is not the best time to go to war. If the Ming Duke does not accept my lord's conditions, then my lord will have to break through the city of Caohan first, and then go to deal with the imperial army! In this way, the Duke of Ming will definitely die, but my lord will still be able to defeat the army of the imperial court and take charge of Liangzhou. With such a result, Ming Gong wants it or not! ”

Jia Xu's words were shocking, and Han Sui, Cheng Gongying, Yan Xing and others were stunned. Yes, if Ma Chao really wiped out Han Sui unscrupulously and used twice the strength to compete with the imperial army, although there may be a risk of running out of food and grass, the chance of victory is still very great. Even if Ma Chao is defeated by Huangfu, it is not impossible to retreat and wait for the opportunity. However, at that time, Han Sui could no longer see Ma Chao's victory or defeat.

In the middle hall, it was so quiet that you could hear the wind blowing outside.

Jia Xu said: "So although the three counties and one country are remote, they are also the last choice of Ming Gong." If Ming Gong doesn't agree, then see you on the battlefield. ”

Han Sui calmed down and said, "Okay, the old man agreed." ”

"Lord!" Zhang Heng and Ma Wan were so anxious that they were about to cry.

Han Sui calmly waved his hand to interrupt the two of them, and said, "Three counties and one country are not bad, at least much better than a city of Caohan." Hold on to this city, and we will receive nothing; If you go to three counties and one country, maybe there will be a turning point. ”

Jia Xu smiled: "Sure enough, it is the Yellow River of Jiuqu, and Ming Gong is wise." If it is convenient for Ming Gong, I will go out of the city today, and my lord will let Ming Gong arrive safely in the three counties and one country, and will never send troops to attack. ”

Han Sui nodded and said, "Jin Ma Chao's actions are quite fair, and the old man believes him once." Please also ask Mr. to go back and tell Jin Ma Chao that since the old man promised to divide and rule three counties and one country, he will never occupy Wuwei and Jincheng again. Where the garrisons, household registration, war horses, grain, cattle and sheep in the two counties, the old man will never move a penny, so that he can rest assured. ”

Jia Xu said with a smile: "The world only knows that Ming Gong is deceitful, but they don't know that Ming Gong is so trustworthy. I will definitely reply word by word. ”

After the negotiation was over, Jia Xu saluted, and then turned around to leave.

Han Sui's voice sounded behind him again: "Slow! ”

"What else does Ming Gong have to explain?" Jia Xu turned around and looked at Han Sui.

Han Sui squinted at Jia Xu, and said hatefully: "Go back and tell Jin Ma Chao that once the old man sits firmly in the three counties and one country, he will definitely send troops to attack, teach him to wash his neck, and wait for the old man!" ”

Jia Xu raised his head proudly and said, "What about below?" Do I need to wash my neck? ”

Han Sui smiled lightly: "Sir, you don't have to. If Ma Chao is defeated, the old man will definitely reuse Mr. ”

Jia Xu nodded happily and said, "Then thank Ming Gong for his love." ”

After speaking, Jia Xu turned his head and left.