Chapter 138: Liao Hua relays surrender, Liu Qing and Cao Cao bet against each other(2/2)
The bet with Cao Cao was concluded, and the two of them tacitly agreed not to invite Liu Bei. After all, not all weapons can be used as prizes.
After the agreement was reached, everyone prepared for battle overnight.
Early the next morning, the army set off, with the cavalry marching ahead and rushing to Changguang County. At the end of the day, the cavalry troops came to the city.
Looking at Changguang County, Liu Qing took a look. It was obvious that the city walls of Changguang County had been heightened. Liao Hua was stationed here. In just over a month, he actually began to systematically strengthen the city defenses, which shows his knowledge.
"Your Majesty, it seems that this city is not very easy to attack." Cao Cao said with a smile. Just looking at the prepared formation, it would be very difficult to capture this city, let alone without spending a single soldier. With this bet, he
Half the battle is already won.
"It does not look easy to attack, but since I said it won't cost a single soldier, I have to waste more words. Meng De will wait a moment."
"We'll wait and see and listen attentively!" Cao Cao said with a smile.
Liu Qing glanced at Zhou Cang, who understood, led his horse forward, and walked towards the city gate with Liu Qing. The followers behind him were only Dian Wei and a mere ten imperial guards, while Zhao Yun, Zhang Liao, Zhang He and others were all
Watch from a distance.
"Yuan Jian! The King of Bohai is here!" Zhou Cang shouted.
In an instant, a person appeared on the top of the city. He lowered his head and looked down at the city. After confirming that it was Zhou Cang, he shouted, "Yuanfu, wait a moment!"
Not long after, the city gate opened with a creak.
The city gate creaked, and Cao Cao's heart thumped.
The original show of Chengcheng in Tingxian County in Zhoucang also started with this "squeak". The development of the plot here is actually similar to that in Tingxian County.
Liao Hua came out slowly, and when he saw the true appearance of King Bohai, he couldn't help but sigh: "You are as young as me! A true hero comes from a young age!"
Liao Huagong cupped his hands and greeted him lukewarmly, "I've met King Bohai."
Today's matter, it's okay if we can negotiate, but if we can't negotiate, it will be a battle of swords and weapons.
Liu Qing also looked at Liao Hua. He was young and had extraordinary appearance. At such an age, he had reached such a position among the Yellow Turbans, which showed that he was still very capable.
Seeing that the atmosphere between the two was not very good, Zhou Cang quickly softened his words and said: "Yuan Jian, you want to meet the King of Bohai. Now the King of Bohai is here in person. I still hope that you can understand the righteousness and be sincere to the King."
Liao Hua raised his hand and signaled Zhou Cang to stop talking. He had said enough sincerely yesterday.
"King Bohai, I have a question, please confirm it," Liao Hua said.
"Please tell me!"
"Yuan Fuyan said that the king has the inheritance of a great virtuous teacher and is assisted by a saintly female general. Is this true?"
"really!"
"Do you have proof?"
"General Zhang Ning is currently in the land of Hedong. Dong Zhuo's 100,000 Xiliang army can overcome all dangers. Why does the general think that the Baibo army occupies half of Hedong County and has 100,000 fertile fields?" Liu Qing asked rhetorically.
Liao Hua knew about the Baibo Army in Hedong, and even rushed into Hanoi to attack Yuan Shao. As the King of Bohai said, why did Dong Zhuo tolerate the Baibo Army occupying half of Hedong? What Liu Qing meant was that it was because of his mediation behind the scenes that Hedong had peace.
Such a subtle pattern.
"It makes sense!" Liao Hua commented, "But I prefer visible and tangible things to hearing."
"Pei Yuanshao and the 30,000 Yellow Turbans, Zhou Cang's nearly 30,000 Yellow Turban troops, and one hundred thousand Yellow Turban soldiers and civilians, aren't their choices visible and tangible?"
Liao Hua wanted to say: They don’t count!
But because of Zhou Cang's face, he still didn't say it, but Zhou Cang had already read the expression.
Liao Hua is like this. At best, he is strict and conservative; at worst, he is rigid and stubborn.
The matter was only three, and Liu Qing was not going to give in anymore, so he reached out and took out the Taiping Golden Order, and presented it in front of Liao Hua's eyes.
Under the sun, the Taiping Ban emitted sparkling light, completely attracting Liao Hua's eyes.
"Golden Order of Peace!"
Liao Hua hesitated, jumped off the horse, and bowed to Liu Qing.
"Seeing Jin Ling is like meeting a great teacher! Everything the king said is true. Liao Hua felt ashamed and bumped into the king." Liao Hua lowered his head and said.
As soon as the gold medal came out, Liu Qing was also a little stunned by this 180-degree turn.
I am so respected as a king, but it is not worth as much as a small gold medal.
"Yuan Jian, now you believe it, I had the same expression as you at the beginning!" Zhou Cang took the opportunity to change the atmosphere.
Liao Hua could naturally hear Zhou Cang's words. At this moment, the confusion and anxiety in his heart receded like the tide, leaving only a trace of clarity in his heart. It seemed that the heavy responsibility of Changguang County could be handed over to King Bohai!
Liao Hua raised his head, his eyes became clear and sharp again, and his words were loud and clear.
"Your Majesty, Liao Hua is willing to surrender!"
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Chapter completed!