Zhang Xiu made up her mind to submit to Wang Can, of course she didn't want to have anything to do with Liu Bei.

Without any hesitation, Zhang Xiu ordered: "Blow Liu Bei's messenger away!" ”

Before the soldier could speak, Zhang Xiu immediately changed his mind and said: "Liu Bei sent a messenger last time, and the general has already rejected Liu Bei's request, and now he has sent a messenger to meet him, which is tireless, if he doesn't teach Liu Bei a lesson, he will definitely send someone with a dead face." You take a few soldiers to kill Liu Bei's messenger and hang your head on the city tower. ”

"No!"

The soldier replied and immediately went to carry out the order.

Just as the soldier stepped out of the hall with one foot and was about to leave, Zhang Ren suddenly shouted: "Slow! ”

The soldier immediately stopped and turned his head with a puzzled look on his face.

He heard from the attendants in the house that the person sitting below was Zhang Xiu's 'second brother', so the soldier stopped, otherwise he left directly. The soldier's eyes turned and fell on Zhang Xiu, waiting for Zhang Xiu to speak.

Zhang Xiu nodded and said, "Wait a while and then go out." ”

The soldier turned around and walked back, standing respectfully in the hall, waiting for Zhang Ren to speak.

Zhang Ren smiled indifferently and said, "Senior brother, since Liu Bei has sent envoys several times and wants to take Wancheng without spending a single soldier, why don't we push the boat down the river and give Liu Bei a chance?" ”

Zhang Xiu asked, "Senior brother, what do you think?" ”

Zhang Renxian looked at the soldiers and ordered: "You go and wait outside for the time being, I have something to discuss with the general." ”

Seeing that Zhang Ren and Zhang Xiu were so close, the soldier turned around and left the hall.

When he walked out of the hall, his mind was still full of doubts. The attendant in the house said that the person who came was Zhang Xiu's second brother, why did the two call each other brothers? It was so puzzling that the soldier shook his confused head and strode out of the hall, waiting outside the hall for Zhang Xiu to summon him.

Zhang Xiu said: "Senior brother, you are mysterious, what do you think?" ”

Zhang Ren smiled and said, "Senior brother, I think we can order the soldiers who resist Liu Bei along the way and make them give up resistance. And told Liu Bei's envoy that he was willing to submit to Liu Bei, and when Liu Bei arrived in Wancheng, he did not open the city gate and turned him away. ”

Zhang Xiu frowned slightly, and said, "In this way, wouldn't Wancheng be dangerous?" ”

Zhang Ren said solemnly: "Wancheng is indeed in danger, but senior brother can use this to make meritorious contributions!" ”

Zhang Xiu became interested and said, "I want to hear it in detail!" ”

Zhang Ren said slowly: "It is impossible for us to let Liu Bei attack the city, and we must defend Wancheng." What I mean is to induce Liu Bei to bring troops to Wancheng, and then play Liu Bei, so that Liu Bei will attack the city in anger and anger. And before that, we sent someone to inform the lord, and asked him to lead the troops to speed up the way, to cut off Liu Bei's back road, and when the lord arrived in Wancheng with the troops, our two armies would flank Liu Bei together. In this way, although the senior brother is facing the difficulty of defending the city, he can make great achievements! ”

Zhang Xiu stroked his palms and laughed, and said, "Okay, good, junior brother's clever plan, thank you for your brother." ”

Zhang Ren said: "Senior brother can make contributions, and junior brother can also be polished." ”

Zhang Xiu immediately said: "Okay, just do it." By the way, junior brother, you shouldn't have come alone, right? ”

Zhang Ren nodded and said, "No, I also brought ten cavalrymen, who are responsible for communications." ”

Zhang Xiu said: "Well, junior brother, you go and write a letter immediately, select a few soldiers to send the news of Wancheng to the King of Shu, and let him lead troops to flank Liu Bei." As he spoke, Zhang Xiu's eyes flashed, and his face flashed with excitement. As long as he can defeat Liu Bei, he can also be regarded as giving a big gift to Wang Can.

Zhang Ren stood up, clasped his fists and said, "Senior brother, senior brother farewell!" ”

Zhang Xiu got up and sent Zhang Ren out of the hall, and ordered the soldiers to find Liu Bei's messenger.

Zhang Xiu and Zhang Ren have already discussed, and there is no problem.

He pretended to hesitate for a while in front of Liu Bei's envoy, and then reluctantly agreed to submit to Liu Bei, as if he was really persuaded by Liu Bei's envoy to surrender.

When Liu Bei's envoy left, his face was full of glory and a smile.

As a new envoy sent by Liu Bei, he persuaded Zhang Xiu to return to obedience for the first time, which can be regarded as a great achievement.

Liu Bei's envoy left, and Zhang Xiu shouted: "Come on, find Zhang Xian and Lei Xu." ”

The soldiers immediately went to deliver the order, and about a quarter of an hour later, Zhang Xian and Lei Xu both rushed to the county guard's mansion. When the two received the news, they were still training soldiers in the barracks, and they learned that Zhang Xiu had an order, so they quickly ran to the county guard's mansion. The two of them were wearing armor, their breathing was a little short, and they bowed their heads and said, "The last general, Zhang Xian (Lei Xu), meet the lord." ”

Zhang Xiu waved his hand and said, "Sit!" ”

After the two sat down, Zhang first asked, "Lord, is there anything urgent to find the two of us?" ”

Zhang Xiu nodded and said, "I have decided to return to the King of Shu." ”

After Zhang Xian and Lei Xu heard this, they were relieved.

They had already discussed with Zhang Xiu who to submit to, and compared with Liu Bei and Wang Can, it was undoubtedly Wang Can's strength was stronger, and it was easy to be guaranteed to submit to Wang Can. Now that Zhang Xiu has made up her mind, they don't have to worry about the future. Lei Xu thought for a while and asked, "Lord, have you thought clearly, this matter is not sloppy." ”

Zhang Xiuzheng said: "I have already contacted the people of the King of Shu, and I have already sent a message!" ”

Zhang Xian and Lei Xu both showed surprised expressions on their faces, they didn't expect Zhang Xiu's movements to be so fast. But either way, it's a good thing for them.

Zhang Xiu said again: "I came to you to prepare you for battle. ”

The two were immediately confused, since they chose to surrender, why did they still fight?

Zhang Xiu explained: "Liu Bei sent an envoy just now, and I have pretended to submit to Liu Bei, but my original intention was to wait for Liu Bei to arrive in Wancheng and turn Liu Bei away. Liu Bei was annoyed and angry, and he would definitely attack Wancheng. Therefore, the two of you must be prepared for battle, and you must be prepared to defend the city, etc., and you must be foolproof. ”

Zhang Xian asked, "Lord, why do you want to pretend to submit to Liu Bei?" ”

Zhang Xiu replied: "We have to delay time for the King of Shu, wait for the King of Shu to lead his troops to the back of Liu Bei's army, and then send troops to attack Liu Bei with the King of Shu." When the time comes, the two of you will also have to fight bravely to kill the enemy, strive to kill the enemy general, and make meritorious contributions in order to get the weight of the King of Shu, do you understand? ”

Lei Xu and Zhang Xian said in unison: "The last general understands!" ”

Zhang Xiu nodded, waved his hand and said, "Let's go and prepare, remember not to leak the news." ”

"No!"

Zhang Xian and Huang Xu saluted Zhang Xiu with fists and left the hall.

……

After Wang Can announced the agreement he reached with Cai Mao, Cai Mao had no choice but to retreat.

The Shu army had no worries, and the army quickly rushed towards Wancheng.

Although there are nearly 10,000 more mouths in the Shu army's barracks, they can force Cai Mao back, and these nearly 10,000 mouths are also the key to Wang Can's future contact with Jingzhou, so Wang Can asked the person in charge of managing logistics not to withhold food, and he could not despise the captured Chu soldiers. The army quickened its speed and arrived at Anzhong County in a few days, approaching Wancheng.

At this time, Liu Bei was getting closer and closer to Wancheng.

Just when Wang Can continued to rush to Wancheng with the army, grasping every minute and every second, the soldiers sent back by Zhang Ren sent back the news, and Zhang Xiu had already promised to surrender.

Zhang Xiu's initiative to surrender and his willingness to hand over Nanyang's military power is undoubtedly a good sign.

Not only that, Zhang Ren also told him and Zhang Xiu that they were going to plan Liu Bei. Wang Can understood the situation clearly, and immediately ordered the army to change its path, no longer directly into Wancheng, but rushed towards Liu Bei in the direction of Wancheng, preparing to cut off Liu Bei's back road, and then flank Liu Bei with Zhang Xiu's army.

Although the distance has become longer, the ploy is undoubtedly good.

As long as Liu Bei's back road can be blocked, not only can he take Nanyang County, but also hit Liu Bei hard.

If you can kill Liu Bei, it will be the best.

PS: The fourth shift is completed, and the work is over.