Chapter 430 Zhou Family’s Hongmen Banquet
So, through Zu Lang's intermediary, Zhou Yu invited the other party to negotiate by the mountains and rivers.
This place is dozens of miles away from Poyang, but only twenty miles away from the mountains. Moreover, Zhou Yu and Zu Lang only brought two hundred followers, which can be said to be full of sincerity.
But having said that, if Zhou Yu hadn't behaved like this, how could people like Zu Xuan be willing to go out to meet him.
Therefore, Zhou Yu's attitude towards the other party was very friendly, and he also gave him enough face and patience.
But Zu Shen and others turned their noses up and revealed that they had no intention of negotiating properly.
"Click."
A large stick bone was thrown on Zhou Yu's table, and the splash of soup stained Zhou Yu's robe. The person who made the terracotta warriors was none other than Zu Xuan, the leader of Shanyue.
Zhou Yu ignored the stains on his body and just looked at the other party.
Zu Xuan was looking at Zhou Yu with a mocking look on his face. After meeting Zhou Yu's gaze, he said with a smile: "Prefect Zhou is very generous. He has given so many benefits to the brothers, but he has never thought of leaving some for himself?"
Zhou Yu frowned slightly, Zu Xuan's expression of indifference was really annoying.
Although Zhou Yu has also deployed a back-up move, once activated, there is at least a 70% to 80% chance that the opponent will be able to stay. But the reason why he didn't activate it was because Zhou Yu really wanted to persuade the other party.
As long as Zu Xuan is willing to bow his head and cooperate with Zhou Yu, Zu Xuan's dozen Shanyue people alone will include at least 50,000 to 60,000 Shanyue people. If you include the small tribes affected by Zu Sheng, the number can be increased by another ten or twenty thousand. And after killing Zu Xuan, we can continue to mobilize troops and go deep into the mountains.
As a general, you should not use anger to provoke your troops, but should use advantage.
Zhou Yu is familiar with the art of war, so naturally he will not be unclear about this.
"The rate is misunderstood, how can I be in no way good?"
Zhou Yu chuckled and said: "Being able to persuade Xuan Sui to come out is a great achievement in front of General Zuo. Besides, in the future, and Xuan Sui will be ministers in the same palace, they will naturally be able to take care of each other. How is that not a benefit?"
Zhou Yu's words made many people around Zu Xuan slowly nod their heads, which seemed to be recognition of Zhou Yu's words.
At the same time, Zu Lang also said: "Brother, Governor Zhou also sincerely wants to give us benefits and let us go out. According to General Zuo, it is a win-win situation, good for you and good for me. What do you want? No matter how you mention it, I will definitely give you anything that the prefect of Zhou can give you. If he can't give it to you, he can also ask General Zuo for a seal on your behalf."
Zulang is the Shanyue of Danyang, and Zuxuan is the Dasui of the eastern part of Yuzhang. Both of them have the surname Zu, and their ancestors are actually related by blood. Moreover, Shanyue in the south of Danyang and Shanyue in the east of Yuzhang have always had close contacts. Xuan and Zulang had known each other for a long time.
"Oh?"
Zu Xuan glanced at Zu Lang and said to Zhou Yu: "Prefect Zhou, if I want my brother's official position, are you willing to give it to me?"
Zhou Yu was so smart that he could tell at a glance that Zu Xuan wanted to provoke him, but the measure of the provocation was so inferior that not even Zu Lang would fall into the trap.
Sure enough, when Zu Lang heard Zu Xuan's words, a trace of resentment flashed in his eyes, but he took the initiative and said: "Brother, if you really want it, I'll give it to you. It's not worth the fuss."
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Zhou Yu intervened at the right time and said: "If Xuan Sui is willing, this is naturally a trivial matter. Zu Lang can be transferred to General Zuo's mansion to take up important positions, and the post of Poyang Captain can be given to Yu Xin Sui."
As soon as Zhou Yu said this, the Shanyue chiefs around Zu Sheng were also surprised. They did not expect that this Han prefect was so easy to talk to.
They gathered around Zu Xuan. First, they had some of their interests violated when Zu Lang called for Shanyue people to come out of the mountain. Second, they were worried that Zhou Yuxing's troops would clear them out. Zu Xun was the most powerful leader, so they naturally wanted to embrace Zu Xuan's lap. .
But now it seems that Zhou Yu, a Han official, seems to be easy to talk to, which makes them have some thoughts in their hearts.
Zu Xuan also discovered this, but he was not panic at all, because he had a backup plan.
"Hey, how can that work? How can I compete with my brother for an official position? What will this sound like?"
Zu Xuan happily said to Zu Lang: "Brother, please be at ease, I won't argue with you."
Zu Lang felt relieved and started to laugh. He thought Zu Xuan was showing favor to him.
But Zhou Yu felt something was wrong and his heart sank.
Sure enough, Zu Xuan didn't wait for Zhou Yu to react, and immediately turned to Zhou Yu and said: "I am interested in your official position as Prefect Zhou. I wonder if you can let me sit here?"
"Presumptuous!"
Zu Lang was stunned for a moment, then became furious, realizing that Zu Xuan was playing tricks on him just now.
"Fuck you!"
Zu Xuan also stood up violently, kicked the table in front of him, and yelled at Zu Lang: "Slave bastard, do you deserve to be called brother to your grandfather? You want to be a Han man's dog and just do it, but here you come to pull your grandfather What to do in the water?”
Zhou Dao and others immediately rushed forward and protected Zhou Yu and Zu Lang behind.
Correspondingly, many Shanyue warriors rushed out from Zu Sheng's side. These people also wore leather armor and were tall and strong. They were obviously elites.
At the same time, in Zu Sheng's camp, a loud arrow flew into the sky, making a whining sound in the sky and spreading.
Seeing the sound of the arrow, Zhou Dao and Zu Lang's expressions changed drastically, and they all came to Zhou Yu's side.
"Prefect, we can't wait any longer. Zu Xuan must have ambushed his men. Whether to fight or make peace, we have to make a decision now."
"General, Captain Zu is right. If we wait until the opponent's reinforcements arrive, it will be too late."
Now Zhou Yu's side has 200 soldiers, Zhou Dao and his two confidants are all wearing iron armor, while Zu Xuan only has 500 soldiers, and the best equipment is only leather armor.
The water vapor in the south is heavy and the temperature is high. The Shanyue people do not have the skills to maintain iron appliances, so it is naturally difficult to preserve the iron armor.
Han soldiers have an advantage over Shanyue soldiers, and one can often resist two or three. With the two hundred soldiers beside Zhou Yu, Zhou Dao was confident that he could defeat the five hundred Shanyue warriors on the opposite side within half an hour.
By that time, it would be best to catch Zu Xuan. If not, he could retreat smoothly.
But under the persuasion of Zhou Dao and Zu Lang, Zhou Yu smiled and shook his head: "Don't worry, I want to see what else Zu Xuan can do."
Zhou Dao and Zu Lang looked at each other, feeling shocked and suspicious.
They would not think that Zhou Yu was confused. Zu Lang had been taught a lesson by Zhou Yu before and had a taste of Zhou Yu's methods. And Zhou Dao is Zhou Yu's brother and a general of his family, so he will naturally not doubt his family leader.
Both of them suspected that Zhou Yu had arranged some back-up plan, but the current situation was so critical that they were on pins and needles.
Zhou Yu did not order an attack, and Zu Xuan was naturally happy.
For a moment, both sides stood on one side and were clearly separated from each other.
About half an hour later, a group of Shanyue warriors ran over from a distance. It was obvious that they had been ambushing nearby. After hearing the sound of arrows, he rushed over immediately. These people numbered 1,500, and together with the personal guards that Zu Xuan and the others had brought with them before, the number had exceeded 2,000, forming an overwhelming advantage over Zhou Yu. Even though the equipment of the later Shanyue warriors was far less good than that of the warriors around Zu Shen, the situation had completely shifted to Zu Shen's side.
Only then did Zu Xuan proudly come out from behind, looked at Zhou Yu and sneered: "I heard that Zhou Yu is a general among the Han people. He is good at conquering and fighting, and is both civil and military. I thought he was a hero. But today When I first saw it, it was extremely disappointing.”
"Oh?"
Zhou Yu, on the other hand, remained calm and composed, looking at the more than two thousand people in front of him as if they were nothing. Instead, he looked at Zu Xuan calmly: "Since you have flattered me so much, I will give you another chance."
In Zu Xuan's and other Shan Yue's surprised and confused eyes, Zhou Yu said calmly: "If you kneel down and beg for surrender now, I can forgive you for your previous rude behavior."
"How brave."
Zu Xuan was shocked at first, and then laughed angrily: "To tell you the truth, your little benefit is not worthy of buying off Dashan Erlang? When I take you down and destroy Poyang City, won't everything belong to me Zu Xuan? ? Still using you for charity? ”
Zhou Yu showed a look of disdain: "You are really stupid and unimaginable. Are you worthy of destroying Poyang City? I think you can't even walk by the lake!"
"Whether Poyang City can be destroyed or not is not up to you."
Zu Xun smiled grimly and said, "After I take you down, I'll see if your mouth can still be so tough."
"Fuck me!"
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Zu Xuan shouted loudly, and behind him, the Shanyue warriors, led by their respective leaders, charged towards the two hundred Han troops.
The two parties were originally at the banquet, and they didn't retreat much after the confrontation. There was only a short distance of a hundred meters in between.
But this little distance has become an insurmountable chasm for the Shanyue warriors.
A rain of arrows fell from the sky, covering this distance, and even included the Shanyue soldiers who had not yet been dispatched from the rear.
All of a sudden, screams were heard one after another. The protection of the Shanyue people was already poor, especially the soldiers who came for reinforcements from behind. They often only had one or two pieces of leather armor, and some even wore animal clothes. Their protection against arrows was very low. .
But the other party didn't have any sympathy, and then there was a second rain of arrows, which completely destroyed the already chaotic military formation of the Shanyue people.
Zhou Dao and Zu Lang were immediately overjoyed. Seeing this scene, no matter how stupid they were, they understood that their side was using their backhand to show off their power.
Zhou Yu shook his feather fan, smiled lightly at Zhou Dao and Zu Lang and said, "You can go and save your life. I still have something to ask him."
"Here!"
Zhou Dao and Zu Lang responded in unison. At the same time, they also saw many boats coming out of the reed marshes by the lake. The archers on them were still pouring arrows towards Zu Sheng. There were also dozens of small boats carrying soldiers. Galloping towards the shore of the lake at lightning speed.
"Commanders! Follow me to defeat the enemy!"
Zhou Dao and Zu Lang were greatly refreshed. They drew their swords in their hands and pointed at Zu Xuan from a distance: "The one who captures Zu Xuan alive will be the first success in this battle!"
"Here!"
The morale of the Han army officers and soldiers increased greatly. Everyone was like wolves and tigers. They followed Zhou Dao and Zu Lang and rushed towards the Shanyue army.
The battle progressed very quickly. In just a quarter of an hour, the resistance of the Shanyue Army collapsed. This is because these Shanyue warriors are all carefully selected elites from each family, and all the arms savings of each family are used in them.
The Shanyue soldiers were completely defeated by the Han army, and their morale was completely lost. They honestly threw down their weapons and knelt on the ground.
Those who are lucky will be able to save their lives, while those who are unlucky will naturally become the Han soldiers' military exploits.
Zu Xuan was not among them, because Zhou Yu named his people.
This also allowed Zu Xuan, who had escaped two or three miles away, to be captured. After all, although Zhou Yu had no cavalry, he had more than 20 horses.
"Despicable villain!"
When Zu Xuan was dragged in front of Zhou Yu, he knew that he would not be spared and cursed loudly: "A white-faced man, the most unfaithful man, actually set up an ambush to harm me! I would rather die than surrender!"
Zhou Yu laughed heartily: "You are such an interesting person, how could I set up an ambush to harm you? Then where did these people come from? Could it be that I also invited them to harm you?"
Zu Xuan choked for a moment, and then said: "I just don't accept it. You must have used a trick. I have sent people to look at these reed swamps. It is clear that there is no one hiding there. Where did your men come from?" ”
In fact, this really does not blame Zu Xian for being careless. Not only did he send people to check the reed swamp, he also sent people to search the surrounding area. He was afraid that Zhou Yu would harm him.
But who would have thought that Han soldiers would appear again in the reed swamps that had been clearly inspected.
"You, the mountain, have been captured by me. What does it matter whether you obey or not?"
Zhou Yu smiled and said: "Why should I answer your questions? Isn't it good for you to be a confused ghost?"
Zu Xuan was half choked to death by Zhou Yu's words, and felt extremely aggrieved, but he just couldn't bear it.
"You won't kill me!"
Zu Xuan suddenly shouted: "At least you won't kill me now!"
Zhou Yu's smile faded, and a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes.
Zu Xuan did guess what Zhou Yu was thinking. He really didn't want to kill Zu Xuan for the time being, otherwise he wouldn't have ordered Zhou Dao and Zu Lang to capture him alive.
Zhou Yu said leisurely: "How can I see it?"
After Zu Xuan was silent for a while, he said: "You should still want to use my power to win over the mountain people."
Zhou Yu was a little surprised at Zu Xuan's astuteness, and then nodded generously: "You are quite clever, Shan'er. I do mean so. So are you willing?"
Zu Xuan was silent for a longer time this time, but Zhou Yu did not rush him, but leisurely enjoyed the scenery by the lake.
After a long time, Zu Shen finally said: "You tell me where I lost, and I will agree to work for you!"
Zhou Yu's heart moved slightly, remembering Zu Xuan's previous reaction and decision. It seemed that Zu Xuan was really competitive, and maybe he could be conquered from here.
Therefore, Zhou Yu pretended to be disdainful and said: "I have treated you with all kinds of courtesy and kindness, but you set up an ambush here to kidnap me. You have no faith at all. Why should I believe your words?"
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When Zu Xuan heard this, he immediately became anxious: "When did you Han'er treat guests with integrity? You Han'er are only allowed to chop off our Shan'er's heads every time we treat guests, but you are not allowed to kidnap you once?"
Zhou Yu was speechless immediately. It was exactly as Zu Xuan said. The Han family's son Lang Hongmen had too many banquets, especially for Shan Yue and Jing Man. Zu Xuan was really not talking nonsense.
(End of chapter)