Invincible Three Kingdoms System

Chapter 404 Breaking Shouchun
In fact, as Zhao Qian expected, Qiao Rui surrendered.

Ever since he saw Zhang Lin and Yang Feng's heads, Qiao Rui no longer had any hope. Although he didn't know the specific situation in Runan, he understood that the general situation was over.

Before, Qiao Rui was worried that her family, especially her two daughters, would bring disaster to them if they surrendered.

But then Qiao Rui also figured it out. His family members were not in Shouchun, but in Wancheng. The guard there was Liu Xun. He and Liu Xun had a good relationship on weekdays, so they must be fooling around.

Furthermore, Qiao Rui is known as a kind person in normal times, and I believe someone will help him take care of his family.

For Qiao Rui's surrender, Zhao Qian naturally welcomed Qiao Rui very much. He entertained Qiao Rui with delicious food and drinks. If he didn't know it, he thought the two were long-lost friends.

After Qiao Rui surrendered, Zhao Qian no longer hesitated, and went directly to recruit Runan City. As a result, except for Liu Ran who refused to surrender, the rest of the generals in the city directly gave up resistance.

Naturally, Liu Ran couldn't cause much trouble, and Runan quickly calmed down, and Zhao Qian's soldiers pointed directly at Huaiyang Shouchun!
When Yuan Shu heard in Shouchun that Runan had been lost and Qiao Rui had surrendered, his heart was shaken, he yelled, and fainted on the spot.

After waking up, Yuan Shu stared wide-eyed, and shouted, "You poor man, you misunderstood me. I am very angry. I ordered his family members, regardless of men, women, old or young, to be executed!"

After hearing this, all the subordinates looked at each other in blank dismay. Qiao Rui was on good terms with them all day, so they really didn't want to carry out this order.

However, now that Yuan Shu is in a fit of anger, no one dares to touch this bad luck.

Chief Shi Yuan Huan called a sergeant, and after a while, the sergeant mounted his horse and left the city, the destination was Wancheng.

The other chief, General Yang, took a step forward and said, "My lord, now that Zhao Qian's troops are under pressure, and Shouchun is in danger, it is better to send a letter to Jiangdong Sun Ce to come to help."

After the battle with Liu Biao, Sun Ce gradually withdrew from Jingzhou. In the Jiangdong area, he developed his strength and recruited talents. Now he is also a big force.

Yuan Shu has always regarded the Sun family as his generals, since Sun Jian, so he didn't care about Sun Ce's expansion.

Facing the pressure of Zhao Qian now, Yuan Shu only remembered Sun Ce after being reminded by General Yang.

Yuan Shu knew Sun Ce's ability, and he was not much worse than Sun Jian. If Sun Ce could lead his troops, he would probably be able to withstand Zhao Qian's soldiers.

Yuan Shu hastily waved his hand and said to General Yang, "Quickly fix the book and let Sun Bofu come to help!"

General Yang took the order, quickly repaired a letter, sent it to Jiangdong, and presented it to Sun Ce.

Sun Ce was furious when he saw this, he scolded the envoy and drove him out. Then he worried about his subordinates and discussed countermeasures.

"Back when I avenged my father and fought against Liu Biao, I thought Yuan Shu would send troops to help, but who would have thought that Chen Bing was just on the border and watched from the sidelines. Now that he is trapped by Zhao Qian, it is ridiculous to ask me instead!" Sun Ce said.

Han Dang took a step forward and said, "What are you doing with him?"

At this moment, another person came to inform: "My lord, the general sent an envoy to see you."

"General? Could it be Zhao Qian?" Sun Ce frowned, "Please hurry up."

After a while, Zhao Qian's envoy came to the hall. After seeing the ceremony, he also handed a letter to Sun Ce. Sun Ce opened it, thought for a moment, and said to the envoy, "Please come to the post house to rest. I will order you to treat me well."

The messenger didn't write any ink, so he went back to the post house.

After Zhao Qian's envoy left, Sun Ce said: "Zhao Qian also asks me to send troops to help and attack Yuan Shu!"

"Wish to be a pioneer!" Han Dang immediately responded loudly.

"Someone is also willing to be a pioneer!" Huang Gai was not to be outdone.

Sun Ce thought for a moment, then looked to Zhang Zhao and asked, "Mr. Zibu, what's your opinion?"

The old god Zhang Zhao was there, and he said calmly: "Although Yuan Shu was newly defeated, his soldiers had enough food and food, so we should not underestimate the enemy. It is better to send a letter to Zhao Qian, urging him to march eastward, and we will respond later, so the two armies If we help each other, Yuan Shu will be defeated!"

After hearing this, Sun Ce thought it was true, so he ordered his troops to guard Jiangkou to prevent Yuan Shu from attacking in anger, and the other half sent a letter to Zhao Qian, expressing his wishes.

Shouchun and Yuan Shu did not wait for Sun Ce's reinforcements, but were humiliated by him. He was furious and wanted to launch an army crusade.

General Yang, Yan Xiang and others persuaded him to stop, and Yuan Shu also realized that the biggest enemy at this time was Zhao Qian.

It's just that the 15 army was disabled and incorporated by Zhao Qian, and there are less than 5 people in Shouchun City. How can it be resisted?
General Yang, the chief historian, said: "Now Shouchun has experienced floods and droughts, and the people are short of food; the previous mobilization of troops has disturbed the people's grievances. Zhao Qian's army, the division of tigers and wolves, is extremely difficult to resist. It is better to hold on. , when the other soldiers and supplies are exhausted, there will inevitably be changes."

After hearing this, Yuan Shu was helpless, and asked Yan Xiang and Yuan Huan again. Both of them agreed with General Yang's strategy, so Yuan Shuwo could not hold out in Shouchun.

Zhao Qian had already approached the city. After attacking several times, the effect was not great, so he withdrew his troops and set up camp.

Zhang Fei was very annoyed, and said: "So is Sun Ce, he clearly said to help us, but he just stood still, hum!"

"Don't worry about Yide, when did I rely on others?" Zhao Qian comforted.

Xun You also sighed, and said: "My lord, if you are too anxious to take it down, why don't you withdraw your troops and return to Jinyang."

"Huh?" Zhao Qian frowned, and looked at Xun You inquiringly.

"The army is running out of food and grass, and it has taken a lot of time. If there is any movement from Yuan Shao, it will be very bad." Xun You said worriedly.

Zhao Qian nodded and said, "Gongda is right. How many days is enough food and grass?"

"Half moon!" Tai Shici replied.

After thinking about it for a while, Zhao Qian said: "Teach me, general, within five days, let's eat freely and have a full meal!"

"This?" Xun You looked at Zhao Qian with a questioning look.

However, Zhao Qian did not answer, and after giving Xun You a meaningful smile, he announced the adjournment of the meeting, and everyone returned the account without detail.

Five days later, Zhao Qian gave an order to gather the army, and sent an order: "For five days, I have had enough food. Now it is time to work hard. Besides, the food and grass have been cleared. If the city cannot be broken within three days, all of them will be killed." !"

Zhao Qian personally put on the clothes, supervised the army to move earth and rocks, fill in trenches, and take the lead.

Two lieutenant generals who surrendered fled back in fear. Zhao Qian was furious, stabbed at the foot of the city with a spear, dismounted himself, and filled the pit with soil.

When all the soldiers saw Zhao Qian like this, all the soldiers, big and small, stepped forward bravely. The army was so powerful that the defenders on the city gradually couldn't resist it.

Finally, some soldiers attacked the city, cut off the gates and locked them, and a large group of people rushed in and rushed towards Yuan Shu's mansion.

However, Yuan Shu had absconded with his family as early as when the city was broken, and Liu Xie also fled with him.

It's just that Liu Xieluan's driving speed is quite slow, and I'm afraid he will be caught up by Zhao Qian sooner or later.

(End of this chapter)