After Zhang Ji parted ways with Yang Feng and the others, they headed south to Nanyang County.
He was planning to establish a base in Nanyang County.
Most of Jing Zhou was Liu Biao's territory.
Zhang Ji's actions naturally offended this big shot.
Liu Biao is one of the eight heroes.
To be able to leave his name in history, he was definitely not an ordinary person.
Sun Jian, a famous general at the end of the Han Dynasty, had fallen on the road to attack Jingzhou.
Zhang Ji, the general of the hussars, followed in Sun Jian's footsteps.
During the attack on Rang City, he was killed by a stray arrow.
After Zhang Ji's death, his son, Zhang Xiu, inherited his troops and established himself in Wancheng.
Zhang Xiu was known as the Spear King of the Northern Lands. His martial prowess was above Zhang Ji's, and he quickly took control of the situation in Wan City.
He had been sending people to search for Jia Xu's tracks, but unfortunately, they returned fruitlessly time and time again.
It wasn't until Jia Xu was chased out of the College by Lin Fan for the second time that he learned of Zhang Ji's death.
Jia Xu was sad for a long time.
In the end, he still decided to return to assist Zhang Xiu and repay Zhang Ji for taking him in.
Nanyang County was right next to Yingchuan County.
How can others sleep beside the couch?
Cao Cao regarded Wancheng as a thorn in his side!
If he wanted Xuchang to be stable, he had to take down Nanyang County.
Cao Cao became more and more naggy about Wan City.
Xun You, Cheng Yu, and the others also hoped to take down Nanyang County and stabilize Yingchuan.
There were also some hidden thoughts!
That was to pull Cao Cao's attention from Xu Prefecture to Nanyang Prefecture!
Ever since Guo Jia had driven the tiger to swallow the wolf, the relationship between Lu Bu and Liu Bei had worsened.
Cao Cao's army had taken down Xuzhou, and Guo Jia was definitely the first to take credit.
Since that was the case, the strategists could only find another way out.
Zhang Xiu of Wancheng was the best target.
Many forces had the same interests.
The first time Cao Cao's army attacked Wan City, it became a matter of course.
"My lord, Liu Biao is in Jing State and has gathered all the families. He has the potential to become king!”
"After Zhang Ji died in battle, not only did Zhang Xiu not hate Liu Biao, he even got close to him.”
"There must be something wrong with this."
"What if Zhang Xiu is coerced by Liu Biao and attacks Xuchang?”
"We have to strike first and give Zhang Xiu a good beating!”
Xun You pointed it out.
It was very suitable for Cao Cao.
All along, Cao Cao had hoped to make a name for himself and suppress the important officials of the court.
The opportunity to attack Xu Prefecture had yet to come.
However, attacking Wan City was just a matter of one word from Cao Cao.
It was as easy as flipping a palm!
A mere Zhang Xiu was not a match for Cao Cao's army.
When Guo Jia learned of this, he quickly persuaded Cao Cao,"
"My lord, you can't be anxious about military matters!”
Cao Cao did not think much of it.
"Fengxiao, this is to prepare for the conquest of Xuzhou!”
"If my army comes out in full force, Xuchang will be empty. Liu Biao and Zhang Xiu will not give up this opportunity.”
Guo Jia was unable to refute and could only sigh.
"Fengxiao, you can also go with us. When the time comes, we can share some of the credit with you.”Cheng Yu said sarcastically.
"I, Guo Fengxiao, am not a greedy person.”Guo Jia left angrily.
Cao Cao did not stop him.
After welcoming Emperor Xian successfully, the officials of the court were all polite to Cao Cao.
Marshal Yang Biao even respected Cao Cao.
Gradually, Cao Cao became arrogant, thinking that no matter what he did, he would succeed.
Wasn't it just a small Zhang Xiu?
Just pack it up!
Thus, the Imperial Court used Cao Hong as the vanguard and led 20,000 troops to set off first.
Cao Cao led 70,000 elite soldiers and followed closely behind.
Cao Hong was unstoppable.
Wan City was right in front of him!
Zhang Xiu panicked and quickly asked Ji Jia Xu,"
"Cao Cao's army is coming at us menacingly, what can we do?”
"Wan City is tall, my lord need not worry.”Jia Xu consoled.
"Do you have a plan to retreat?" Zhang Xiu was extremely anxious.
It was true.
Jia Xu's heart is full of mountains and valleys.
"This matter is simple. The reason why Cao Cao sent troops to Wan City was because he was worried that the lord would ally with Liu Biao.”
"As long as my lord makes his stand clear, Cao Cao will not make things difficult for you.”
"What do we do exactly?" Zhang Xiu asked.
"Surrender to Cao Cao's army!"
Zhang Xiu was shocked, but he quickly calmed down.
He was only Zhang Ji's son, and many of his former subordinates were not convinced by him.
Wancheng was already a mess, and it was sandwiched in the middle by Cao Cao and Liu Biao.
The days were very difficult.
However, Zhang Xiu found it hard to accept giving up just like that.
"Cao Cao is under orders to crusade against a traitor. Why can't my lord accept the imperial court's amnesty?”
"The fate of the Darkhan Dynasty hasn't come to an end yet, and it still has its remaining might.”
"My lord, if you surrender to Cao Cao, not only will you be able to avoid the disaster of war, but you will also be conferred a title by the Imperial Court.”
Jia Xu said logically.
Zhang Xiu was also tempted.
"Alright, let's do that!"
Not long after, Zhang Xiu sent someone to contact Cao Cao to express his goodwill.
Cao Cao saw through Zhang Xiu's thoughts at a glance, so he sent people into the city in the name of the imperial court to appease him.
Zhang Xiu accepted it calmly.
Cao Cao left his troops outside the city and brought his trusted aides into the city.
Zhang Xiu went out of the city to welcome them, expressing his willingness to hand over the weapons and equipment.
Cao Cao waved his hand and rejected Zhang Xiu's suggestion.
"The Spear King of the Northlands is a dragon among men.”
This trust deeply moved Zhang Xiu, making him feel that surrendering to Cao Cao was not a bad thing.
Zhang Xiu set up a banquet in the city to entertain Cao Cao.
After Cao Cao got drunk, he asked,"Are there any prostitutes in this city?"”
Cao Cao's nephew, Cao Anmin, whispered a few words with a wretched expression.
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