Zhang Yu and Zhong Yue didn't say anything when they saw the envoy's resignation, turned their heads and left, looked at each other, and shook their heads helplessly. Zhong Yue stopped the envoy and said, "How can Mr. return to his life like this?" ”

The messenger said: "That is, go back to the city with the city lord, and welcome the army with the good and cheap people of the whole city!" ”

Zhang Yu sneered: "The whole city is good and cheap? It's like hitting a stone with an egg! ”

The messenger said: "The lord of Xiaoyi is bound to surrender, this body has been paid to the general, I only want to ask for the life of the whole city, and I don't care about this neck blood!" ”

Zhong Yue said: "Since the lord of the city is bound to surrender, he must not be rude. Please, Lord! ”

The envoy gave a deep salute: "The minister respectfully receives the order!" "Turn and leave.

Zhong Yue and Zhang Yu turned around and returned to Xinlingjun's car. Seeing that things were difficult, Shin Lingjun got out of the car. Zhang Yu reported: "The person who came claimed to be on the order of King Zhao to save the city lord. ”

Xin Lingjun was also surprised: "King Zhao? ”

Zhong Yue said: "The only credible thing is the jade pendant presented by the envoy, which is warm and clear, refined and restrained, and cannot be possessed by non-kings." The messenger came out at will, thinking of extraordinary products. ”

Xinling Jun said: "Since Mr. has been in the palm of his eyes, it is not bad to think about it!" But how? ”

Zhang Yu said: "The army should not be stopped suddenly, otherwise the army's morale will be chaotic." Measure this small city, and it is not enough to stop my army! ”

Xin Lingjun said: "Mr. Zhang's words are very true. We are gathering a great army, and we are about to fight with courage and defeat the enemy. How can you just drop out! ”

Zhong Yue continued: "Husband fights, but hang the people and take their righteous ears!" The lord of the city is bound to surrender, one is to sacrifice himself for sin, the other is to ask for the life of the people, and it is unrighteous to fight again! ”

Xinling Jun said: "Sir must have something to teach me!" ”

Zhong Yue said: "The king can release his shackles and save the life of the whole city, and let the strong guard outside the city, and the women and children stay in the city, thinking that the dead soldiers are pawns, and they will taste the enemy first, so as to see the effect!" ”

Xinling Jun said: "This is not unrighteous, the city can also go down without a fight, and our army is not chaotic, the morale is strong, and it can be used in tomorrow's battle!" ”

Zhong Yue said: "Childe is wise! ”

While they were talking, they saw the two of them pulling a flatbed truck and squeaking over. Approaching the front, I saw a person lying flat on the car, his whole body was wrapped in layers of linen, and his head was also covered with linen. The previous messenger limped behind.

At Zhong Yue's signal, Ma San took Zheng Anping and several post guards to meet him and carefully inspect the vehicles and servants. Seeing that there is nothing unusual, it will be released. The group stopped about ten feet before the march. The envoy saluted and said: "The lord of Xiaoyi is bound to surrender, please show the general!" ”

Shin Lingjun got out of the car, walked to the flatbed, and removed the linen cloth covering his head. Under the moonlight, a thin face was revealed, with three locks of long beard. Xinlingjun took three steps back and bowed: "Wei Gongzi salutes!" ”

The messenger saluted: "The sinful minister cannot be punished, and he does not dare to ask for forgiveness, but he wishes to save the life of the city with his own body!" ”

Zhong Yue said: "Born without killing, Wanpin Xianzhang." The virtue of the child's body is heavenly, and it is respectful! The two warriors stepped forward, picked up the mass of linen, untied it layer by layer, and peeled out a naked old man. When the old man came out, he took the sackcloth, and got out of a crack, and put it over his body, and fastened a sackcloth around his waist, and fell on his knees by the roadside, bowing his head and saying nothing.

Zhong Yue said: "If you want to serve your life, you can be the front!" ”

"Front?" The old man who was kneeling on the ground suddenly raised his head, his eyes were shining, and he lowered his head again, "The general wants to fight with people!" ”

Zhong Yue was also very surprised, could it be that Qin and Wei fought against each other, and they didn't know about it here? He looked back at Xin Lingjun, and Xin Lingjun said: "When Ji Jun assassinated, he was a pseudo-labor army and was willing to be the host of the army. The city lord doesn't know? ”

The city lord said: "The dog is rebellious and reckless, deceiving the upper and lower, and it is not in vain to subdue the law today!" The army is marching, and Xiaoyi should be the host! ”

Zhong Yue said: "The host road will be exempted, the whole city will be strong, and you will go out of the city, thinking that the front part, you will be guilty of meritorious service, and you must not slack off!" ”

The city lord said: "The dog's crime is unforgivable, and he has been ambushed; It's not over, and the old man deserves it! Begging for the lives of all the people in the city! ”

Zhang Yu said coldly: "Is your Tao just an assassin's business?" When the army arrived, they did not eat pot pulp on the road, but closed the door and fortified the wall in order to succeed. If it weren't for the soldiers coming to the city, the opportunity for life and death had already appeared, how would you be willing to surrender! Now talking about He Dongdao, after the opening of the city, he was not a slave and worked hard for life. Today's general only takes Er's and others as the front, and allows military merits, not for goodness, but for the virtue of being born in heaven! Not yet satisfied! ”

The city lord's face turned pale, and he lowered his head and stopped talking. The messenger said, "Mr. Mingjian." When the army arrived, there was not a single foot to pass, and Xiaoyi did not know; And when he saw that the army had arrived, he didn't know where the carriages and horses were, but he was afraid of bandits, so he didn't dare to welcome them. Now I know that the soldiers and horses of the Great Liang State are here, and they should be the host. ”

Zhang Yu shouted: "The extreme rebellion! Wei Wu's armor is distinct, how can he be a bandit! Clever words and disguises, do you want to escape the punishment of heaven? ”

The envoy still said again, and the city lord said: "The general's order, don't dare to disobey." Dare to beg the general to retreat from the army, I will enter the city and be strong, and go out of the city to serve! ”

Zhang Yu said: "When the army is launched, how can it be stopped suddenly. You had to agree on a time limit, rush into the city, gather your strength, and withdraw before the army attacked the city. The general can die and wait for his life. ”

The city lord said: "This place is just a finger away from the city, and it has been delayed for a long time, it's too late, it's too late!" ”

Zhang Yu said: "Then what are you talking about!" Hurry up and get into town! ”

The city lord said: "If the general wants to cut off the head of a city, please cut it." But I don't dare to do anything about the general! ”

Xinling Jun said: "I will send you back to the city by horse, and the rest of you will stay in the army temporarily." Never miss the time. That's all I have to say, please think about it! ”

Suddenly, Ma San, who had been standing behind him, walked out of the ranks: "The people are not talented, and they are willing to enter the city with the city lord!" ”

Xinling Jun was surprised: "Third brother? You might drive? ”

Ma San said: "I wish to go with Zheng Gongzi in vain!" ”

Zheng Anping was shocked when he heard this, but he didn't wander out in the slightest and said: "I am willing to drive for the third brother!" ”

Zhang and Yue were taken aback and wanted to stop them. Xin Lingjun preemptively said: "Since the third brother and Zheng Gongzi are willing to go, great things will be done!" That is, he said to Xiahou: "Mr. can temporarily take the car with Zheng Gongzi." ”

Xia Hou didn't say anything, got out of the car, and handed the bridle to Zheng Anping. Zheng Anping got into the car, the city lord opened the carriage, beckoned Ma San to get into the car, and got into the car himself. Zheng Anping whispered uneasily: "Hold the car steadily!" ”

Ma San also whispered: "Brother rest assured!" ”

Zheng Anping slowly started the car, the bell rang, and the chariot galloped out.

Ma San whispered again: "Speed up!" ”

Zheng Anping didn't want to ask too much, only shook the bridle, and the four horses quickened their pace.

Ma San whispered again: "Faster!" …… Faster! ……”

The car drove off the avenue and sped up on the field, making it difficult for Zheng Anping to sit still. Zheng Anping tried his best to stabilize his body and shouted: "The third brother cares!" He urged the horse again: "Drive!" The chariot quickly broke away from the brigade and disappeared into the night.