Han Meng was a fierce general. He did not think about the details and just accepted the order.
Bai Xiaowen shook his head helplessly, "I have not finished speaking. If you want to open Fushui Pass, just the armor and flags might not be enough. I have already used a dao technique to control one of Huo Jun's trusted lieutenants. With his guidance, you will be able to open the pass. "
Han Meng touched the back of his head (helmet) embarrassedly and laughed, "Thank you, Duke Of Yan, for giving me this credit."
"No need to thank me. Go!"
Han Meng took off the armor of Liu Bei's soldiers who had died in battle and ordered the three thousand men to change into them. Then, he brought the traitor lieutenants and charged toward Fushui Pass.
Luckily, the Peace Book was an awakening technique. The target controlled by the Heart Bewitching Talisman could follow Bai Xiaowen's orders and move freely.
If it was the previous talisman switching techniques, Bai Xiaowen would have to personally bring the controlled lieutenants to the city. If the distance was too far, the control would weaken, and the controlled lieutenants might even die.
… …
Reality proved that in the Three Kingdoms World, one person's bravery was unable to fight against an army.
Furthermore, Ma Chao and Zhang He, who were fighting against Guan Yu, were both Lord level generals.
Bai Xiaowen was also not like Cao Cao, who banned the use of arrows because he valued talents. Cecilia's arrows also caused quite a bit of trouble for Guan Yu. In a battle between experts, even a small disadvantage would be magnified.
Guan Yu was heavily injured and fell off his horse.
The Yuan army soldiers sang a victory song and escorted Guan Yu to Jiameng Pass.
At this moment, Jiameng Pass had already changed hands. Bai Xiaowen sat in the main hall, and Guan Yu became a prisoner.
The moment he saw Bai Xiaowen, Guan Yu was stunned for a moment.
On one hand, he was shocked at how young Yuan Xi was. On the other hand, he saw a familiar shadow of an old friend in Yuan Xi.
Although their appearances were different, their temperaments were very similar.
Immediately, Guan Yu tossed this thought aside.
That old friend had returned to Nanjiang a few years ago to observe mourning. How could it be this sinister and cunning Yuan Xi in front of him?
Both sides ordered Guan Yu to kneel down, but Guan Yu stood upright and unafraid, glaring angrily at them with his slender eyes. He was clearly heavily injured and tied up, but this awe-inspiring aura made the elite soldiers who were escorting him fearful.
Bai Xiaowen smiled and said, "There's no need to kneel. Untie him. "
Zhang He and Ma Chao were standing on the left and right respectively. Hearing this, they were both shocked. Zhang He said, "Duke Of Yan, Guan Yu is a fierce tiger. You can't let him go so easily."
Bai Xiaowen smiled and said, "Even if it's a fierce tiger, with you two fierce generals capable of subduing tigers, what do I have to fear?"
Guan Yu shouted, "Traitor! If you want to kill me, then kill me. Don't say anything more. Put away your patronizing tactics. You want to persuade me to surrender? Wishful thinking! "
The generals of the Yuan family all had expressions of dissatisfaction.
Bai Xiaowen chuckled.
"General Guan, I only ordered people to untie you. When did I ever mention the word 'surrender'? To be honest, I have many strategists and fierce generals under my command. I have many soldiers and generals, and I have plenty of provisions.
"Since the start of the war in Youzhou, I've stabilized Liaodong, destroyed Zhang Jiao, swallowed Cao Cao, and pacified Xiliang. I've taken over the counties in Hanzhong and seized the two passes in Xichuan. Everywhere I've gone, my attacks have been subdued and my battles have been won. If I want to pacify the world, why would I need someone like you, Guan Yunchang? "
Guan Yu snorted and said, "You're good at nothing but trickery. How can you convince a hero?"
Bai Xiaowen said, "There's a saying in Sun Tzu's Art of War: 'The art of war is the art of trickery.' As a general, if you can't understand this point and focus on using the lives of your soldiers to achieve success, even if you can win, it will only be a pyrrhic victory and you'll be at a disadvantage. Using trickery to win, using the smallest price to seize a city, and still being able to spare the lives of your soldiers. What's wrong with that? "
Guan Yu remained silent.
Bai Xiaowen then rewarded the generals and waved his hand to dismiss them.
Zhang He said worriedly, "The Duke Of Yan's body is priceless. You can't take risks so easily."
Bai Xiaowen smiled and said, "Even if Guan Yu was in perfect condition, with the Green Dragon Crescent Blade and the Red Hare Horse, he wouldn't be able to do anything to me. General, don't worry. "
Actually, Bai Xiaowen was bragging a little. If it was the complete Guan Yu, he would still have to avoid him.
However, the current Guan Yu was already in a heavily injured state. Even if he wanted to counterattack, he wouldn't be able to pose a threat to Bai Xiaowen.
Ma Chao wanted to say something but stopped. Bai Xiaowen had seen through the situation and immediately comforted him, "Meng Qi, don't worry. I'll definitely get to the bottom of your father's matter and give you an explanation."
Ma Chao could only thank him and then leave with the generals of the Yuan army.
After the generals left, Bai Xiaowen ordered the servants to serve wine and food. He then personally untied Guan Yu's ropes and asked, "General Guan, do you dare to drink wine?"
"I'm not afraid of death, so why would I be afraid of drinking wine?"
After Guan Yu said this, he asked doubtfully, "You're really not trying to persuade me to surrender?"
Bai Xiaowen pointed to the sky and said, "But if you mention the word 'surrender', I'll let you go. What do you think? "
Guan Yu was still on guard. After he was untied, he sat opposite Bai Xiaowen.
Just as he picked up the wine bottle, Guan Yu suddenly put it down heavily and said, "I understand now. You want to use me to threaten my brother! How treacherous! "
Bai Xiaowen was speechless.
Guan Yu said coldly, "I've lost Guan Yu and am too ashamed to face my brother. I won't become a hostage for you to threaten my brother. Yuan Xi, if you want to kill me, just kill me. I won't even frown! "
"Stop, stop …" Bai Xiaowen said helplessly, "Do you really want to die so badly?"
Guan Yu said proudly, "A real man has no joy in life and no fear of death!"
Bai Xiaowen sighed, "I heard that you and Liu Bei and Zhang Fei became sworn brothers at the Peach Garden and swore to live and die together. If you die, won't Liu Bei also slit his own throat? Otherwise, he'll be ridiculed by the world for breaking his oath. "
Guan Yu said, "My brother and third brother will definitely avenge me."
Although he said this, Guan Yu was no longer so agitated that he wanted to die. Obviously, Bai Xiaowen's words had some effect.
Bai Xiaowen didn't respond to Guan Yu's words. He drank a cup of wine and shook the wine bottle, saying, "Do you know that when I defeated Cao Cao in Changyuan City, he also drank three cups of wine with me before he killed himself? Speaking of which, among all the people in the world, I admire Cao Cao the most. Do you know why? "
Guan Yu said, "I don't know."
Bai Xiaowen sighed, "Cao Cao was called a national traitor by you, but in fact, he cared about the well-being of the world. He felt that the people had no way of making a living because of the chaotic war between the warlords. Therefore, when he was defeated, he left a will for Cao Pi to surrender and for me to complete the great task of unifying the world. How can such a vision not be admired? "
Guan Yu's expression was slightly moved, but he still said, "You and Cao Cao are jackals of the same tribe. You're both traitors of the Han Dynasty, so you naturally sympathize with each other. "
Bai Xiaowen didn't deny it. He nodded and said, "Traitor of the Han Dynasty, these two words are appropriate. However, I will betray the Liu family, but I won't betray the world or the people! You are only loyal to the Liu family and your family. When you raised your troops to fight, did you think about the people of the world? "
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