While Nie Zefeng ordered Huang Zhong and other generals to divide their forces to seize the key points of Xuzhou gates, he led his troops to fight out from the south gate and continued to pursue the defeated Liu army.

The south gate of Xuzhou is very close to the Han River. There are water villages built on the shore and hundreds of large and small warships.

Tens of thousands of defeated soldiers scrambled to seize the boats, intending to escape to Xuzhou on the south bank of the Han River.

On normal days, hundreds of fighting ships would have rushed forward, enough to load all the soldiers, but in the current panic, everyone was just trying to escape for their lives. Before the ship was full, those who boarded it could not wait to force themselves away from the shore.

However, in time, hundreds of warships all sailed away from the water stronghold, but there were still 10,000 or 20,000 soldiers on the shore who were unable to board the ships.

At this time, Nie Zefeng led his pursuers to attack, crushing them all the way forward. The defeated soldiers crowded on the shore pushed each other, and hundreds of people were squeezed into the Han River.

Nie Zefeng rode his horse into the water stronghold, rampaged and killed wantonly. By evening, nearly ten thousand Liu soldiers had been killed. Blood flowed into the Han River, and most of the river was stained red with blood.

When the last ray of the setting sun faded, this cruel killing ended.

Above Xuzhou, the blood-soaked flag with the word "Nie" fluttering in the wind, seemed to be showing off its power to the enemies on the south bank.

From the north gate of Xuzhou to the water village on the shore, corpses lay everywhere, and the bloody road stretched for several miles.

On the front line of the water village, except for the more than 5,000 surrendered soldiers, the rest of the Liu army who could not escape on the boat were either beheaded or drowned by the rolling river.

On the warship drifting in the Han River, those soldiers who were lucky enough to escape with their lives looked at the tragic scene on the other side with lingering fear. All that was left in their hearts was the infinite fear of Nie Zefeng.

Nie Zefeng, who captured Xuzhou, did not relax. While issuing a stop-kill order to appease the people of Xuzhou, he divided his troops and attacked Deng, Anchang, and Caiyang counties on the north bank of the Han River.

At the same time, Nie Zefeng ordered the nearly 5,000 captured Xuzhou soldiers to be escorted to Xinye overnight, and ordered Xu You and others who stayed behind to reorganize the 5,000 surrendered soldiers.

After all the orders were issued, it was already dark.

Nie Zefeng was going to rest for the night and talk about the rest tomorrow, but suddenly he remembered that he still had a prisoner like Mi Fang in his hands.

Xuzhou County Government.

In the spacious county government hall, eight huge torches are lit on both sides of the left calendar, making the hall warm and bright, and it seems like a different world from the cold night outside.

On the huge table, a candle as thick as a child's arm is supported on each wing. Under the red light, Nie Zefeng is putting his legs on the table, leaning on the couch, savoring the old wine stored in the county government office.

Fine wine.

Zhou Cang and Yuan Mai Fu Dao were lined up on the left and right, and the two rows of pro-troops from the Tiger Guard Battalion in front of the hall stood solemnly and solemnly, but completely opposite to Nie Zefeng's casualness.

Between the seemingly carefree face and the deep eyes, there is an extraordinary luster. Under the sharp eyes like an eagle, there seems to be a kind of wisdom that can see everything.

Footsteps sounded, and Mi Fang was picked up by several fierce and bear warriors.

The two rows of soldiers on the left and right directed their angry gazes at Mi Fang, making Liu Bei's brother-in-law look horrified.

In panic, Mi Fang, whose sternum was broken several times, had no choice but to cover her chest and stand there tremblingly with her head lowered.

Seeing this, Zhou Cang opened his eyes angrily and shouted sternly: "You dare to capture prisoners. How dare you not kneel down when you see my king."

Mi Fang trembled all over after being shouted at by Zhou Cang.

Although she was afraid, Mi Fang hesitated and did not kneel down to Nie Zefeng.

The dignified Mi Fang, the brother-in-law of Liu Jingsheng, the shepherd of Xuzhou, and a famous son from a wealthy family, knelt down before a man of humble origin. If this spreads out, where will Mi Fang's reputation be and where will Liu Bei's reputation be.

Mi Fang didn't want to suffer this "shame and humiliation", but she didn't dare to refute openly, so she lowered her head and remained silent, pretending to be mute.

Nie Zefeng, who was leisurely enjoying the wine, naturally knew what Mi Fang was thinking. Of course, he also knew that Mi Fang would kneel down to him as a great shame for his noble status.

A sneer flashed across Ze Feng's lips. You must know that what he does most is to see such a guy who has no ability but claims to be of noble birth bow to him.

After finishing his drink, Nie Zefeng said calmly: "You're not going to kneel down, okay. Someone, come here and drag this guy out to feed the dog."

At the order, the pro-army troops on the left and right advanced fiercely.

But Mi Fang was so frightened that her face instantly turned pale. Her self-confidence in her identity only lasted for a moment, and then she knelt down without even thinking about it. Her legs softened and she knelt down with a "pop!"

Nie Zefeng used the same method to treat Yuan Tan in the previous episode. The eldest son of the Yuan family finally surrendered to Nie Zefeng after being beaten violently. Now, Mi Fang just gave a casual scare and was immediately frightened into submission.

In comparison, Yuan Tan still has a bit of backbone.

Nie Zefeng sneered and waved his hand to signal the troops to retreat.

"Mi Fang, your General Liu, as a gentleman, actually sent troops to attack my Huainan while our army was fighting in Liaodong. What on earth will you..."

Mi Fang sweat rolled on her forehead and said sarcastically: "This... that... my lord is also... he was also confused by the villain for a moment, so he made this stupid decision. The general has a lot, please... please... please give me more."

Forgive me."

"So that's it."

Nie Zefeng's expression gradually softened, but he smiled and said: "It turns out that Mr. Liu was deceived by a traitor. No wonder. I also thought, how could Mr. Liu do such a treacherous thing as a person?"

After hearing this, Nie Zefeng's attitude became more relaxed, Mi Fang's tense mood gradually relaxed, and she thought that Nie Zefeng really didn't care about the past grudges.

If so, wouldn’t there be hope for me to escape unscathed?”

Mi Fang's mood suddenly lifted, and she quickly said with a smile: "The general is so broad-minded, I really admire you. After I return to Xuzhou, I will convey the general's message to the lord. I think the lord will definitely understand."

If we wake up and restore old friendship with the general, our two armies can work together to fight against foreign enemies."

Nie Zefeng secretly laughed, thinking that this guy was really naive, thinking that he was so easy to fool.

Nie Zefeng was sarcastic in his heart, but pretended to be happy on his face, "Since General Zhang has worked so hard, he went to Xuzhou to convey a few words from me to Duke Liu, as well as a gift from me."

" Gift?"

Mi Fang was immediately confused by Nie Zefeng's behavior.

Mi Fang was suspicious in her heart, but she said with a smile on her face: "Your Majesty, you are so polite. They are all members of your family, so why do you need to give me any gifts?"

"What you want is reciprocal. Liu Bei is so restless, so of course I have to return a small gift to express my feelings." Nie Zefeng was very insistent.

Mi Fang couldn't figure out Nie Zefeng's thoughts, so she had to pretend to be polite and asked: "I don't know what gift the king plans to give. If it is too expensive, my lord will not be able to bear it."

A sly smile appeared on Nie Zefeng's lips, "This gift is not expensive at all, and it is on the general's body."

"On me?" Mi Fang was confused.

Nie Zefeng pointed his hand and said slowly: "This gift from me is your ears, General Zhang."

Mi Fang was stunned and didn't understand what Nie Zefeng meant. She wondered what this gift had to do with her ears.

Just when he was at a loss, Nie Zefeng's face suddenly turned cold and he said sternly: "Come here, please cut off Mi Fang's ears." Nie Zefeng suddenly turned against him and wanted to cut off Mi Fang's ears.

Mi Fang was stunned for a moment. How could she imagine that one moment Nie Zefeng was so peaceful and sociable, and the next moment he wanted to cut off his own ear.

"King Chu, what did the general say? I hope the general will forgive me and ask for mercy."

In shock, Mi Fang screamed for mercy.

Nie Zefeng turned a blind eye and glared at Zhou Cang when he picked up the wine to enjoy.

Zhou Cang and others were still at a loss, wondering why General Nie was so polite to this man named Zhang. This was not at all like the general's style.

Zhou Cang, who was in a daze, was suddenly awakened by Nie Zefeng, and his eyes suddenly burst out with cold murderous intent.

When Zhou Cang rolled up his sleeves and stepped down to the front of the hall, his thick-mouthed arms held down the struggling Mi Fang. He pulled out his knife and stabbed her hard like a pig.

"ah--"

Amid the pitiful howl like a slaughtered pig, Mi Fang's left ear had been cut off by Zhou Cang, and the wound where the ear was missing was dripping with blood, which only made Mi Fang cry out in pain.

Looking at Mi Fang who was screaming in pain in front of the hall, Nie Zefeng's face was as gloomy as iron.

"You go back and give this ear to Liu Bei and tell him that I reluctantly accepted the northern part of Xuzhou as punishment for betraying the alliance. If he dares to change his mind again, the ear he is about to cut will no longer be just an ear.

"

Every word Nie Zefeng spoke was like a razor blade. It only made the murderous and ferocious warriors around him feel awe-inspiring.

Nie Zefeng cut off Mi Fang's ear now to frighten Liu Bei's mind.

Mi Fang, who had lost her ear, covered her bloody head, feeling both pain and fear. She was so frightened that she did not dare to breathe.

Nie Zefeng couldn't help but look at his useless look one more time and winked at Zhou Cang.

Zhou Cang then threw the bloody ear to Mi Fang and shouted: "Take the ear and get out of here, I'm still waiting to anger the king. I can't even cut off that thing in your crotch!"

When Zhou Cang drank like this, Mi Fang was so frightened that she almost lost her wits. Without any hesitation, she quickly grabbed the severed ear and fled the hall in a crawl.

Nie Zefeng watched Mi Fang fleeing in embarrassment, but he only sneered and continued to taste the wine in the glass.

Xiapi.

It was getting late, and the brightly lit state pastoral mansion was in a state of panic.

Liu Bei, who was sitting at the head, looked as ugly as an eggplant beaten with frost. The civil and military officials below him all looked panic-stricken and talked endlessly among themselves.

Not long ago, Xuzhou just received the latest information from the Battle of Wancheng. The news of the defeat of the Xiliang Army sent the entire Xuzhou into shock.

That was the 40,000-strong Xiliang Iron Cavalry. It was the most powerful army in the world. Even Yuan Shao, who captured Xudu, was afraid and did not dare to send troops to attack Guanzhong without permission.

Such an almost mythical army was defeated by Nie Zefeng, and was defeated with an absolute advantage.

Not only the ordinary people of Xuzhou, but also the brilliant counselors could not believe it.
Chapter completed!