Chapter 41, unconvincing

Ma Yuan led the vanguard troops to arrive in Wangping County. He saw Zhao's flag hanging on the county, with black soldiers standing on it. Moreover, it was not easy to attack the wall of Wangping County. Ma Yuan decided to choose a favorable terrain outside the county, and at the same time send people to report Zu Zhao's current situation.

After pressing the camp, Ma Yuan and Zhao Qi sat at the same table and asked him about Wangping County. Zhao Qi told Ma Yuan that the current stationed in the county is a fellow villager named Zhao Meng. In the past, when the Yellow Turban Uprising, he wanted to follow the Yellow Turban Army, but failed. Zhao Meng is so good at swordsmanship, and his archery is also first-class. He can easily shoot the enemy a hundred steps away. He was bullied and killed by the township head because he was not busy, and finally fled*. He moved to his hometown a few years ago.

When Zhao Ci rebelled against Han and arrived in Nanyang, Zhao Qi and Zhao Meng participated in Zhao Ci's Rebellion together. At the time of the first battle, Zhao Meng was supported by soldiers because of his bravery and invincibility. Zhao Ci also praised him. Now he is one of Zhao Ci's most powerful assistants and can be called his right-hand man. Wangping County is an important county seat in Liaodong County, which is in a very important military position. That's why Zhao Ci ordered Zhao Meng to stay here.

"You and he are fellow countrymen, so are you sure to persuade him to surrender?" Ma Yuan asked.

Zhao Qi said, "I'm willing to try, but Zhao Meng's hatred of Han officials has a long history. He is a brainless person. Once he follows someone, it is difficult to change this idea. Now Zhao Ci cares so much about him, and I'm afraid that he will not surrender even if he dies. But I'm willing to give it a try. If I can, I won't fight."

Ma Yuan said, "When our army arrives, you can try it. If you can recruit, you can only fight. Wangping County is an important place in Liaodong County. Don't let them occupy it for a long time."

The two discussed it and did not go there rashly. Zhao Qi revealed that there are nearly 10,000 troops in Wangping County. If it is a strong attack, I'm afraid it will be difficult. If this place was a preventive and attacked by them, I'm afraid it will pay an inflatable price.

And Zhao Meng in Wangping County has been awarded the title of Shenlong General at this moment, because he fought quickly and went to the battlefield without seeing the end. He hereby awarded him such a title, which can be regarded as the most powerful general under Zhao Ci.

His spies found out that Zu Zhao's vanguard troops had arrived, and the army sent to ambush had been completely destroyed, and the living soldiers had also defected to the enemy. Zhao Meng sighed secretly. Zu Zhao's men were indeed some capable people, but he was not afraid. When he heard that Zhao Qi had also surrendered, he was a little angry and immediately sent messengers to Ma Yuan's camp.

The guard of Ma Yuanjun took the messenger to see Ma Yuan. When asked, it turned out that the messenger came to tell Zhao Qi for Zhao Meng that if he still read the feelings of his hometown, then he would be powerful. As for whether he would go elsewhere or return to the headquarters of the Zhao army, Zhao Ci didn't care, but if Zhao Qi chose to obey Zu Zhao, then if he was on the battlefield If he met, there would be absolutely no mercy. When he defeated Zu Zhao, he would also kill Zhao Qi.

Listening to the messenger's rude words, Ma Yuan was furious and shouted that he wanted to push the messenger out and behead him. Show Zhao Meng a little color. Zu Zhaojun was not easy to bully, but Zhao Qi stopped him and said that the two armies would not cross. Let the messenger go back and tell Zhao Meng that the person who knows the current affairs is Junjie. He should know what kind of person Zhao Ci is. If he sincerely thinks about the people, it is better to abandon Zhao Guizu.

The messenger snorted angrily and scolded Zhao Qi for having no backbone. He came back angrily and said Zhao Qi's words with vinegar, and said that if he met on the battlefield, Zhao Qi would definitely kill him Zhao Meng. Zhao Meng was furious when he heard this call. He thought he was good to Zhao Qi. Unexpectedly, Zhao Qi said that he would say so about himself. He vowed that he must catch Zhao Qi alive, let him see how he followed Zhao Ci to flatten the world, and let him see who is the strongest in the world.

One day later, Zu Zhao led a large army to Wangping County and joined forces with Ma Yuan. After hearing Ma Yuan's deeds, he greatly praised Ma Yuan. Ma Yuan was very happy to hear Zu Zhao's praise and introduced Zhao Qi to Zu Zhao and Su De.

"See General Zu." Zhao Qi bowed and saluted.

Zu Zhao hurriedly helped him up and said, "I have heard about your affairs. You are a sincere person for the people. It is my honor to have people like you. In the future, Liaodong will be your home. Follow me and we will develop."

Seeing that Zu Zhao was such a virtuous sergeant, Zhao Qi was very moved and said that he must have followed him to seek benefits for the people. Then he told Zu Zhao and Su De the details of Wangping County, and also took the initiative to petition to surrender Zhao Meng.

After listening to his description of Zhao Meng, Zu Zhao felt inappropriate. If Zhao Mengzhen had a grudge against him, he was afraid that he would be unfavorable to Zhao Qi. For his safety reasons, Zu Zhao did not agree to let him go. However, in order to feel the kindness, Zhao Qi insisted on trying, even if it was worth dying.

Zuzu Zhao was helpless and worth listening to him and asking them to persuade Zhao Meng to surrender. Everything was arranged. Zhao Qi rode alone in the city the night and shouted to the tower, "I'm Zhao Qi, the vanguard. I want to see General Zhao Meng. Please inform me."

Not long, Zhao Meng appeared on the tower, holding a big knife, bowing and arrow on his back, wearing black armor, and his face was full of vicissitudes. It seemed that after many things, he did not say anything. He directly took an arrow to pull the bow and shot an arrow with a whist. The arrow roared like a meteor falling to the ground, and shot Zhao Qi's head. The helmet.

"Zhao Qi, you and I are fellow villagers, but you have to turn to the enemy. Although you are not benevolent, I can't be unjust. I won't kill you today. Go back. If I see you again next time, I will never forgive you." Zhao Meng said coldly.

Zhao Qi was not afraid and said, "General Zhao, since you and I are fellow villagers, I have something to say to you. I'm not here to persuade you to surrender. I just want to tell you that you know Zhao Ci better than me, because you have more contact with him than me. I'm just an unknown junior and can't have too much contact with him. However, since our uprising, everywhere we went has been to burn, kill and plunder, causing people to complain. There are also illegal people who kill people indiscriminately, ** women, these are what you and I have seen together, but Zhao Ci did not stop them, and also put these people in important positions. He himself has repeatedly robbed women to pay for himself. Have fun. General Zhao, don't you think why you killed bureaucrats because they bullied the people? What's the difference between us now and the bureaucrats you killed back then? What's the difference between us hurting the people like this and the traitors in the court? Think about when we first came here, the people actively cultivated large-scale water conservancy, but after we arrived, we disrupted the spring ploughing. What will the people eat next year?

Zhao Meng bowed his head on the tower for a long time and said loudly, "It's not your turn to teach me how to do things. I just need to take care of my subordinates. None of my subordinates dare to do what you said."

"Yes, you won't let your subordinates do this, but you are the people around Zhao Ci. Is it more of him or you? If you don't do it, you will turn a blind eye to it and be yourself. This is to help abuse and harm the people. I know that Wangping County has not suffered much damage now, but you don't know the worry-free county where Zhao Ci is stationed in Lin County, do you? He killed the people and the defenders indiscriminately, which is known to everyone. What do you think you can get with such a master? Zhao Qi said.

Zhao Meng shook his hand and shouted, "I don't want anything. I just want to overthrow the Han Dynasty. As long as this mediocre dynasty is gone, the world will be peaceful."

"The mediocre dynasty is gone, but a large number of mediocre people control the life and death of the people. Do you think you are doing good or doing evil?"

"Hit." Zhao Meng shouted, and at the same time, a bow and arrow shot out, hitting Zhao Qi's left shoulder, and blood flowed out like running water. Go ahead. If you dare to say one more word, I'm not shooting your shoulder, but your head.

Zhao Qi said, "Think about it yourself. Those who know the current affairs are handsome. After saying that, he rode back.

Ma Yuan saw that Zhao Qi was injured and took him back to the camp.

"Are you all right?" Ma Yuan asked worriedly, "Zhao Meng is really unreasonable. Well said, why did he suddenly hurt people?"

Zhao Qi smiled bitterly and said, "It's a blessing if he doesn't kill me."

After Ma Yuan brought Zhao Qi into the camp, Zu Zhao and Su De had already been there and called the military doctor to see him. When he removed the armor, everyone was surprised to see that the arrow rushed in front and wore it directly from behind. And if it was one inch cheaper, it would hurt the aorta, then he would die.

"This guy is really good at archery." Ma Yuan sighed.

After dealing with Zhao Qi, Zu Zhao sent someone to take him down to cultivate himself, and then studied with Su Dema Yuan and others how to defeat Zhao Meng.

Su De said, "I look at this Ping County, which is easy to defend and difficult to attack. If we attack hard, we will definitely lose. Then we can only take wisdom, not attack.

"Smart?" Ma Yuan and Zu Zhao asked in one voice. Su De nodded, as if he had thought of a clever plan.

Zu Zhao naturally understands that if he attacks this county, his army must suffer a great loss. The enemy is waiting for the rabbit to be prepared to fight. How can he fight with others? If he does not quickly take the county and wait for other reinforcements of the thief to arrive, then he will definitely be defeated, and this time he will bring Food and fodder are not enough to last long, so we must make a quick decision.