News from Guanzhong kept coming. Chang'an was lost, Xia Houyuan was captured, Xu Huang was defeated and fled to Hedong. Zhao Yun and Ma Chao led 100,000 Xiliang troops to march eastward. Longyou and other counties in Guanzhong surrendered, and the Central Plains was shaken.

When Xinpi saw that most of the Jingzhou troops outside the city had withdrawn, he initially thought that Zhuge Liang's march westward to Hulao Pass was in response to the troops in Guanzhong joining forces to capture Luoyang. However, he also thought that this would be risky and unlike what Zhuge Liang had done. Suddenly he realized that something was fishy, ​​so he sent someone

Go to Aoshan to inquire about news.

In the evening, Tan Ma reported that Lu Qian had committed suicide in ambush, and sighed: "The big thing is over!"

When it was getting dark, as expected, Chen Dao returned to Xingyang City and surrounded the city on all sides. There were not many soldiers left in the city, half of them were new soldiers, and people were in panic.

Reinforcements were delayed in arriving, and Simpi was worried about defending the city. Suddenly, the defenders brought a letter, which was written by Zhuge Liang himself.

"Zhuge Liang, the commander-in-chief of the Han army, wrote to the governor Yin Xinjun of Henan Province: Since Dong Zhuo's rebellion, Wang Gang has been weak, the sky has descended into chaos, traitors have taken advantage of the provocation, and the world has been grinding its teeth. All wise and brave men have sought out the Ming Lord to eliminate national calamities. In the past,

Cao Cao raised a rebel army to fight against the thieves, supported the emperor on his side, watched the wind at home, and united both civil and military forces. He was indeed a hero at that time. He followed the general trend and abandoned Yuan to join Cao Cao. He thought it was a wise choice.

However, human nature is changeable. Nowadays, Cao Cao is powerful and tyrannical. He is a traitor, oppresses the emperor, harms the loyal and good, and usurps Zhao Ran. This is worse than Dong Zhuo. The servants of Cao Wei and Cao Wei are really helping Zhou to abuse, and it is the end of the world to betray the original!

Fortunately, the Yan Han Dynasty is not over, Liu Boxi has been entrusted with the imperial edict, and talents have stepped forward. The Han Dynasty is in sight, and Cao Dang is still alive. You are a wise man, and you have been favored by the Han Dynasty. You are willing to change your plans, return to your ancestors, and offer Xingyang

If you fix Henan and save the country and bring peace to the people, then the Han Dynasty will be very lucky, the world will be very lucky, and you can also be famous in later generations.

If we resist stubbornly, the land of Henan will be exposed to war again, the city will be in ruins, and our reputation will be ruined. Liang can't bear to sit back and watch, so he wrote to his subordinates to have a detailed look at the palace."

After reading it, Xinpi sighed softly and looked at the flickering lights on the case without saying a word for a long time. In order to surrender to Cao Cao, his brother was killed and the family was slaughtered. Only his own family was left to be ostracized and moved to Henan. Now it is not easy.

If we gain a foothold, will we repeat the same mistakes again?

When he was feeling depressed, the eldest son Xin Chang took off his robe and put it on, saying: "The enemy is at hand and the people in the city are unstable. I wonder what my father's plan is?"

"Kong Ming has a letter delivered..." Xin Pi pointed to the letter on the table and said with a wry smile: "In the past, the heroes were completely defeated. Cao Mengde fled to Mobei and made the same mistake as Yuan's. Isn't it God's will?"

After looking at it, Xin Chang frowned and said: "Prime Minister Cao was already terminally ill when he went on the northern expedition. He knew that he was not going to die soon, so he attacked the foreign tribes to protect his reputation! Since he thought that his great cause was difficult to achieve, why should his father continue to be obsessed with this? Look, my child.

Kong Ming’s letter contained good intentions. Liu Qi is a clan member of the Han Dynasty. He followed the trend back then. Why is he hesitant today?”

Xin Pi sighed: "Back then, the brothers of the Yuan family fought and destroyed themselves. I had to do this. Now the foundation of the Cao family is still there, but it was abandoned halfway. What's more, if I surrender again, won't I become the traitor of the second minister and a villain?"

Xin Chang shook the letter and said: "My father is to promote the Han Dynasty and eliminate violence. He has always been a minister of the Han Dynasty, not an official of Wei Gong. How can he talk about two ministers?"

"Hiss——" Xin Pi narrowed his eyes slightly. As the saying goes, caring leads to chaos. Now that he was in the middle of the game, his mind was complicated, which made it difficult for him to make a decision for the moment.

After a moment of silence, he then said: "Your sister and Yang's wedding is coming soon. If she falls in love at this time, Yangdan and I will be our own masters. I'm afraid she will be ruined for the rest of her life. What should I do?"

"This..." Xin Chang frowned. Marriage is no small matter. If the Yang family breaks off the engagement because of this, it will be a shame for the Xin family.

"How can you care about your children's personal affairs for the sake of the country?"

When the father and son were worried, they heard a clear voice coming from the back of the hall. A woman in her twenties and eight years, with beautiful features and a shrewd look in her eyes, came out. She was her daughter Xin Xianying.

Xin Pi said: "Ying'er hasn't had a rest yet?"

Xin Xianying said: "The enemy is approaching the city, danger is imminent, and the whole family is in catastrophe. Who can sleep peacefully? My mother just made ginseng soup and brought it to the study. When she saw that my father was not there, she came to the lobby."

Xinpi sighed: "As a father, my mind is in a state of confusion. How can I still drink?"

Xin Xianying smiled and said: "This matter is easy to hear. A wise man will follow the trend. My father has already made a decision. Why do you have any doubts?"

"Oh?" Xinpi knew that his daughter had been very smart since she was a child, so he laughed and said: "My father doesn't know how to make a decision, how can my son know that he has made a decision?"

Xin Xianying said: "If my father had devoted himself to serving the Cao family, he should have torn this letter into pieces and sacrificed his life as generously as Lu Qian did to achieve great justice..."

"Bastard!" Xin Pi said displeased: "I bear the humiliation and bear the burden just to save you. If I hadn't seen the opportunity early, you would have died in your infancy. Now that you have finally taken root, how can you abandon your family and ignore it?"

Xin Xianying nodded and said: "My father has worked very hard. The child already knows that since it is for family relatives, what does the daughter's in-laws matter? From my daughter's point of view, the ancestor of the Yang family was a minister of the court, and he may not have specialized in Cao Wei. If he didn't know

Regarding current affairs, wouldn’t marrying off affect the children? If my father really thought about family affairs, he should have made a decision long ago, otherwise things would change later.”

Xin Pi suddenly realized, raised his forehead and said: "If it hadn't been for Xianying's reminder, I would have almost missed the big event. I have been working hard for the Han Dynasty. Since the Cao family has a disobedient heart, I should part ways with him and do my duty as a subordinate."

Xin Xianying said: "It is not because of my daughter's greed that the Cao family will wither now, leaving only the clan members. Liu Qi has many talents, both civil and military, and they are all outstanding men in the world. If there is a break with the Yang family this time, it means that God's daughter has another marriage.

If I can get married to Liu Qi, an important minister, it will be a great blessing for my daughter, both in public and private matters!"

"What my son said is absolutely true!" Xin Pi's eyes lit up, he stroked his beard and laughed: "Xianying has his own intelligence and ambition that exceeds that of men. He cannot be matched except by the heroes of the world."

Xin Chang clasped his fists and said, "Since my father has made a decision, it is no longer necessary to delay. My son is willing to go out of the city to meet Zhuge Liang overnight to avoid a long night and many dreams."

At this time, Xin Pi took off his burden and felt much more relaxed. He immediately ordered Xin Chang and his family to leave the city quietly to discuss with Zhuge Liang the matter of dedicating the city.

Arriving at the Jingzhou Army camp, he handed over the letter of surrender and waited for the defenders to report. Walking in the maze-like camp, Xin Chang was secretly surprised, remembering that Zhang Liao's attack on Zhuge Liang failed, and there was indeed a mystery hidden in the camp's deployment.

When I came to the main tent of the Chinese army, I saw a man with a feather fan and a silk scarf, who was sorting out official documents. It was Zhuge Liang, the commander of the military strategist. Seeing that he was looking attentive, the soldiers did not dare to disturb him, so they could only wait aside.

Zhuge Liang read the last few battle reports, counted the money and food personally, ordered his soldiers to send orders to guard the camp, and explained all the details clearly before meeting Xin Chang.

Zhuge Liang pointed to the banquet aside and said with a smile: "I have already informed you that your Majesty must be aware of the current affairs and prepare a small amount of wine to welcome the young master. I have been busy with official business just now, and I have been a little neglectful. I hope I will forgive my disrespect."

Xin Chang hurriedly clasped his fists and said, "I've heard of Wolong's name for a long time, and today I saw that it is indeed well-deserved. Sir, he does things so meticulously, it really makes me ashamed."
Chapter completed!