Wu Yi thought about it and found Zhang Lu.

Zhang Lu was also having a headache. He didn't know the inside story of Cao Cao's transfer of troops, but only knew that most of the elite under his command had been transferred. Seeing Xu Huang attacking again, he felt panicked and didn't know what to do. He heard that Wu Yi was looking for him, so he rushed over.

Although Wu Yi was even more anxious than Zhang Lu, he could not see any flaws on his face, and he was still calm and gentle.

Zhang Lu bowed timidly and called "Governor", with his confidence obviously lacking. Although he was a division master of Tianshidao, he responded to the crowd of Tianshidao and was majestic, but in front of Wu Yi, he had no bottom line at all. Whether it was family background or knowledge, he was far inferior to Wu Yi. He once wanted to get close to Wu Yi, after all, he was considered a native of Yuzhou. Later, there was no effect, so he gave up.

Wu Yi smiled rarely and greeted him. Zhang Lu was slightly stunned and was immediately flattered.

"How did you gain when you travel to Lingtang Jiangdong?"

"What...what?" Zhang Lu's smile had just bloomed, and then he froze. His mother, Mrs. Lu, asked himself about the secret of his trip to Jiangdong. Why did Wu Yi know so clearly? After a little stunned, he subconsciously took a step back, pressed the knife ring on his waist, and at the same time regretted it. He was too careless, there was only one guard around him. If Wu Yi wanted to kill him, he would not even have a chance to resist.

Wu Yi raised his hand and shook it gently, his smile brighter. "The department teacher doesn't have to be nervous. I have no malice. I just want to ask the department teacher to discuss and see how to overcome the difficulties together."

Zhang Lu was skeptical, but he wanted to speak but stopped.

Wu Yi turned around and exposed his back to Zhang Lu, holding the battlements with both hands, far away from the long sword around his waist. He sighed and pointed at the Wu army's battle flag in the distance. "The elite troops were drawn away, and the Wu army attacked, and Xicheng would probably not be able to defend it. Whether to fight or surrender, do the division masters have plans in their minds? Of course, whether you fight or surrender, it doesn't have much impact. I'm different. Fighting is not an opponent. Surrendering, it's a shame to the King of Shu. It's really a dilemma."

Zhang Lu rolled his eyes and remembered something. Wu Yi was not only a relative of Shu, but also had a family feud with Wu. It is said that Wu Yi's uncle died at the hands of Yuan Shu and had some relationship with Sun Ce. If Wu Yi wanted to surrender to Wu, he had to consider this. Even if he didn't care, he had to think about whether Sun Ce could let him go.

In this way, their brothers are indeed much easier than Wu Yi. If they can't beat them, they can be demoted, and they may be promoted to another level.

Thinking of this, Zhang Lu showed a hint of pride on his face, and then he covered it up again, fearing that Wu Yi would be angry and attack him first.

Wu Yi slapped the battlements and sighed. When Zhang Lu saw it, he couldn't help saying, "Governor, since he is invincible, why not ask the prince for help or... retreat?"

"Retreat?" Wu Yi shook his head and smiled bitterly. "Xicheng is the gateway to Hanzhong. Once it is lost, how can I face the King of Shu? Even if the sister is the queen, I can't refuse to blame. What's more..." Wu Yi stopped the topic in time and sighed.

Zhang Lu wanted to laugh, but he didn't dare to laugh out loud. Wu Yi, a relative of the foreigner, seemed to be majestic, but in fact he was frustrated. The Queen of Wu had never given birth. The King of Shu made Cao Ang the crown prince. The Queen of Wu was famous and the prince succeeded to the throne in the future. How they got along with each other is really a problem.

Perhaps feeling Zhang Lu's thoughts, Wu Yi didn't say anything else, waved his hand and let Zhang Lu retreat. Zhang Lu got off the city, met with his guards, and his safety was guaranteed, and his mind became alive. Wu Yi suddenly came to him, but didn't say what he wanted him to do, but just poured a few words of bitterness. What was the purpose?

Zhang Lu walked all the way, thinking all the way, and returned to the residence. He thought hard for a long time, but still couldn't understand Wu Yi's intention, so he had to order someone to invite Changshi Yan Pu. Yan Pu is a Brazilian and a member of the Taoist Taoist. Unlike ordinary Taoist Taoist Taoist Taoist, he has read books and is knowledgeable, and has always been dependent on the Zhang Lu brothers.

After listening to Zhang Lu's retelling, Yan Pu thought for a long time. "Governor Wu's concern is probably not a joke. The current situation is indeed unfavorable to him." Yan Pu raised his head and looked at Zhang Lu. "Master, maybe this is an opportunity."

“What opportunity?”

Yan Pu stroked the short beard under his jaw, his eyes flashed. "The situation has become clear, and the world will eventually belong to Wu. Yizhou will not last long with a corner of the land. If the department master wants to surrender, this is the best opportunity. Since Wu Yi also intends to surrender, he just can't find a way. The department master may as well mediate from it. On the one hand, he will be kind to Wu Yi, and on the other hand, he will have a meeting gift, killing two birds with one stone."

Zhang Lu Ru Ru woke up in her dream and slapped her thigh. "Why didn't I expect it?" He thought about it, but was a little worried. "Can Huang Zhong accept Wu Yi's surrender? I want to hear that Wu Yi and Sun Ce have a grudge."

Yan Pu shook his head. "Wu Yi's uncle Wu Kuang died at the hands of Yuan Shu and has no direct relationship with Sun Ce. Besides, what if there is a direct relationship? He Yongxing assassinated Sun Ce, and Sun Ce pardoned him, so how could he make things difficult for Wu Yi? Wu Yi must have known this and thought of surrendering, but he was not sure and needed someone to help him. If the department master is not sure, it would be better to ask his wife to come and discuss. She has been to Jiangdong and is more clear about Sun Ce's behavior."

Zhang Lu nodded repeatedly and immediately sent someone to invite his mother, Mrs. Lu, and asked Yan Pu to contact the people around Wu Yi to confirm Wu Yi's intentions.

Yan Pu did not take much effort to figure out Wu Yi's intentions. As he expected, Wu Yi intended to surrender, but was surrendered. First, he was a relative of Shu, and surrendering would damage his reputation; second, there was a family feud, so he had to be more careful.

After receiving Wu Yi's tacit approval, Zhang Lu and his son discussed it and sent someone to see Huang Zhong to discuss the matter of asking for surrender.

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Zhang Lu thought he was secretly doing it, but he could not hide it from Cao Ang's eyes and ears.

Cao Ang was very uneasy, but Chen Gong was very calm.

At the beginning of the design, he estimated that Wu Yi and Zhang Lu would have different intentions. The situation has reached this point, and there are many people who are willing to follow the Cao father and son to continue fighting. Even Cao Ang himself was desperate about his future, let alone others.

It can be said that the surrender of Wu Yi, Zhang Lu and others was originally part of the plan. For this reason, Chen Gong used some means to transfer the elites under their command, leaving only some old, weak, sick and disabled. For this reason, he told Wu Yi some of the content of the plan, but he was tight-lipped to Zhang Lu without missing a word.

"Wu Yi, Zhang Lu's elite troops were drawn, and even if he surrendered to Huang Zhong, he would not be considered a big deal. Huang Zhong could neither disband them nor use them as the main force, so he could only comfort him for the time being. In this way, his battle did not improve much, but increased consumption, which was more harmful than good."

Cao Ang thought it was reasonable. The Wu army was all well-trained elite, so naturally they would not like Wu Yi, the Ba people and the monks under Zhang Lu's command - although these people are good at fighting, their military discipline is not ordinary, and even Cao Ang doesn't like to use them.

"The Wu army has considerable combat effectiveness, but the price is also very high. The soldiers who go to the battle can be exempted from taxes, and their children are given priority to enroll in school. If they die in battle, they will have generous pensions. When they go to the battle, the troops have excellent military equipment and sufficient military rations. The soldiers are determined to fight. Of course, these can boost morale, but they are also a heavy burden."

Chen Gong said slowly: "So the generals of the Wu army all have a consensus. There is no need to fight easily and avoid unnecessary casualties. If the losses are too large, replenishing troops will be a problem. The defenders in Xicheng do not meet the standards of the Wu army, but they will require the same treatment, otherwise there will inevitably be conflicts over time."

Cao Ang thought something. "So, are these people actually hidden dangers left to Huang Zhong?"

Chen Gong nodded. "Of course, these are all small problems. As long as Huang Zhong is given enough time and enough materials, he will be able to resolve them. However, if there is not enough time and enough materials, and such small problems continue to accumulate, it is possible to drag him into the quagmire and eventually the result we hope for will appear."

Cao Ang looked at Chen Gong with a gloomy face, thought of Chen Gong's analysis just now, and nodded involuntarily.

It has to be said that this is indeed a well-planned plan and a most suitable goal was chosen. Among the several generals who besieged Yizhou, Huang Zhong had the strongest desire to fight, but the strength of the counselors around him was the weakest. These conditions combined, the plan was the most likely to be realized.

If this fails to succeed, then there will be no hope for Shu Kingdom.

Cao Ang has always trusted Chen Gong very much. After listening to Chen Gong's analysis, his originally desperate state of mind added a little hope. He stepped up the speed of drawing elite troops from various counties, contacted the powerful Hanzhong, and promoted the title. Even if he could not get their allegiance, he would improve their psychological expectations as much as possible and cause trouble for Huang Zhong.

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As Chen Gong expected, Huang Zhong hesitated in the face of Wang Zhi who was ordered to discuss surrender.

Surrender without fighting and defeating are two concepts. If he succeeded in attacking Xicheng, even if Wu Yi and Zhang Lu surrendered, they would not have much capital for negotiation, and it would be good to be able to save their lives. But now surrender is a matter of saving their lives, and they will definitely demand more benefits.

People's hearts are not enough. At the beginning, they would not have too high expectations, but over time, their requirements will become higher and higher, especially after seeing Wu Jun's equipment, it would be too naive to ask them to have no idea at all.

At that time, even if he didn't want to use them, he would have to provide some equipment to meet their requirements.

These are unnecessary consumption.

However, Huang Zhong could not refuse Wu Yi and Zhang Lu's request for surrender. If he could take down Xicheng without bloodshed and enter the hinterland of Hanzhong earlier, why would he have to fight? This doesn't make sense, and he can't explain it to his soldiers, and he will not be able to face the questioning of the Military Advisory Office in the future.

After discussing with Li Yan and Xu Shu, Huang Zhong decided to accept Wu Yi and Zhang Lu's surrender. At the same time, he urgently reported to Runan and asked the emperor to decide. To appease these surrendered soldiers, relying solely on Xiangyang and Hanzhong War Zone is not enough and requires the strong support of the emperor.
Chapter completed!