Rebuked by Yang Rui, Mao Jie was speechless. Before he left, Cao Cao didn't give him a clear explanation. He only asked him to delay as long as possible to minimize the cost. Now, it seemed that …
"Since you can't answer, why don't you go back and ask Cao Cao before coming back? But I'll make it clear. If Le Jin is Cao Cao's trusted general, then I'll forget about it for the time being. However, Dian Wei and Yu Jin are mine!
Xiao Xian, go back … You can go back … "
Yang Rui seemed to be rather impatient as he waved Mao Jie away. N ∈
"Yes …"
Being rejected by Yang Rui, Mao Jie had no choice but to leave.
In fact, Yang Rui had made it very clear. Le Jin didn't have to be handed over, but Yang Rui was determined to get Dian Wei and Yu Jin!
This condition didn't seem to be a big deal. If it were any other duke, they would have agreed to it. However, Cao Cao had a unique eye for people. The people that Yang Rui asked for were also very important to Cao Cao.
However, a day later, Cao Cao still handed over Dian Wei and Yu Jin obediently. In the end, the matter was settled peacefully.
"Dian Wei pays respects to Lord Blazing Sun and Lord Bohai!"
"Yu Jin pays respects to Lord Blazing Sun and Lord Bohai!"
Dian Wei and Yu Jin bowed to Yang Rui.
This was the second official meeting with Yang Rui in Sky City after Yang Rui fulfilled his promise and lifted the siege of Fengqiu City.
When Dian Wei and Yu Jin were sent over by Yang Rui, Yang Rui just greeted them out of courtesy and invited them into Sky City as soon as possible. After that, Yang Rui was busy fulfilling his promise to withdraw the troops.
"General Dian Wei! General Yu Jin! You don't have to be so polite! With the help of the two of you. My Blazing Sun is like sweet dew in drought. It's truly a blessing in life … "
At this moment, the Sky City was on its way to the East County. Yang Rui met Dian Wei and Yu Jin again. He could not hide his joy, and he praised the two of them generously.
"Thank you, Prefecture Overseer Blazing Sun, Bohai King, for your praise. My Lord, you flatter me …"
Being praised by Yang Rui, Dian Wei and Yu Jin said almost simultaneously.
For Dian Wei and Yu Jin, it was not their first time meeting Yang Rui. During the Yellow Turban Rebellion, Yu Jin had met Yang Rui several times. During the Dong Zhuo Rebellion, Dian Wei had also received a sword from Yang Rui.
To the two of them, Yang Rui was undoubtedly a figure that was filled with legends. Especially Yu Jin, he'd even witnessed the process of Yang Rui growing from a figure at the level of a village chief to the current marquis, and he felt extreme admiration towards Yang Rui in his heart.
Although Dian Wei got to know Yang Rui later than him, he was also aware of some of Yang Rui's stories. What he admired the most was that after Yang Rui became the Prefecture Overseer of Qing Province, the land of Qing Province became prosperous and peaceful under Yang Rui's rule.
The news about Qing Province was widely spread among the civilian NPCs. Because the NPCs hadn't had a good year in recent years, and the civilians had even described Qing Province as a paradise on earth. Every day, a stream of NPCs would go to Qing Province to immigrate …
At this moment, Dian Wei and Yu Jin had been in great shock ever since they entered the Sky City. They couldn't imagine that there could be such a marvelous item!
A Sky City that could fly in the sky! Even an immortal could do that!
It was safe to say that the existence of the Sky City added a lot of legends to Yang Rui's story …
"Generals, you don't need to be so polite. Just treat us as family. That's how everybody here gets along with Blazing Sun. You'll understand it after a while.
Also, you're definitely worthy of my compliments. General Dian Wei's strength was evident when he held the banner alone during the meeting of the vassals. General Yu Jin also made great contributions during the suppression of the Yellow Turban Army. I, Blazing Sun, have always paid attention to you …
Speaking of which, I, Blazing Sun, have a deep connection with you. When I met General Dian Wei, there were more than a million soldiers in the army of the eighteen vassals. I happened to see General Dian Wei in action. That's fate!
There's no need to talk about General Yu Jin as well. General Yu Jin and I are from the same hometown. If it wasn't for the fact that the Han Dynasty officials recruited General Yu Jin and Lie Yang didn't even have a single rank at that time, I would have done everything in my power to keep General Yu Jin here … "
Yang Rui didn't stop praising Dian Wei and Yu Jin. He talked about their stories, which made Yang Rui a lot closer to them.
"Lord Blazing Sun, Lord King of Bohai, you remember such a small thing. I, Dian Wei, am honored. If you have any orders in the future, I'll do my best to carry them out …"
After Yang Rui set the atmosphere, Dian Wei spoke first.
Maybe it was because Yang Rui gave him the sword that day, but Dian Wei probably felt a natural closeness to Yang Rui. Judging from his attitude, Dian Wei wouldn't have too many problems getting along with Yang Rui.
Yu Jin's eyes flickered too. Although he didn't express anything like Dian Wei, he must've been touched by Yang Rui's words and attitude and wouldn't have too many problems either.
Besides, now that Dian Wei and Yu Jin had been taken over by Yang Rui, Yang Rui certainly wouldn't let the two of them have other thoughts easily. Next, he would send the two letters of remonstrance to the officials of the Han Dynasty for approval. When the two of them really became officials of the Green Province, it would be safer.
Dian Wei and Yu Jin's situation was quite similar to that of Jushou, Han Dai, and Guo Jia. Weren't Jushou, Han Dai, and Guo Jia also working for Yang Rui, and their relationship with Yang Rui had basically stabilized?
At this moment, Dian Wei and Yu Jin hadn't officially taken up their positions yet, and they weren't Yang Rui's subordinates. Therefore, it was impossible to check their attributes. Yang Rui could only hold back his curiosity. He was waiting for the day they got closer.
Yang Rui was very curious about Dian Wei and Yu Jin's attributes.
"Generals, please sit down. Let's discuss the matter of Liu Dai in the East County … "
The discussion with Dian Wei and Yu Jin was about the same. Yang Rui directly invited the two to sit down in the small meeting room in the Sky City without any intention of avoiding them. This made Dian Wei and Yu Jin's expressions change again. Then, they sat down as Yang Rui said.
"Mr. Guo Jia, please tell us how to solve the problem of the East County this time …"
"Yes! Previously, Liu Dai had done something unjust, and the Prefecture Overseer had kindly advised him against it. However, this person is restless again. We might have to eradicate him … "
Next, Yang Rui, Guo Jia, and the others discussed for a while. Dian Wei and Yu Jin, who were present, naturally saw the entire process. Whether it was the way Yang Rui and the others discussed the problem, or the content that involved the East County and Liu Dai, Dian Wei and Yu Jin were all refreshed. It was something they had never experienced before.
In the next half a day, Dian Wei and Yu Jin once again experienced the sharpness of the Sky City. It could be described in one word — speed!
In just half a day, the Sky City had already rushed from the southern part of Chen Liu County to the southern part of the East County, and immediately surrounded Puyang City where Liu Dai's troops were.
On the way to Puyang, Yang Rui had already discussed with Guo Jia and the others. This time, they were going to wipe out Liu Dai's forces. This was to prevent him from always being restless at the critical moment.
For example, this time, when Yang Rui was in the Foreign Territory, Liu Dai actually acted together with Ji Zhou's Yuan Shao, Chen Liu, and Cao Cao. If Yang Rui had not stationed Liu Ba, Wu Anguo, and many of Liu Dai's troops in Fan County, Liu Dai's move might have succeeded.
It was precisely because Liu Ba, Wu Anguo, and the 200,000 soldiers in Fan County that Liu Dai felt the resistance and threat. This was also the reason why he had been cautious, watching, and not daring to act rashly.
Even so, if Yang Rui did not return in time from the civilized area of Egypt, once Ji Zhou's Yuan Shao and Yan Zhou's Cao Cao stabilized their positions, it was very likely that they would further threaten Qingzhou and the East County. This way, Liu Dai's troops would definitely be involved, and the result would be hard to predict.
Although Yang Rui had defeated Liu Dai previously, he did not kill Liu Dai. The main purpose was to preserve Liu Dai's "occupying effect" and restrict the expansion of the surrounding forces like Cao Cao.
At this time, Yang Rui was already at odds with Cao Cao. Moreover, Yuan Shu was in the south to check and balance Cao Cao's forces. Leaving Liu Dai alive did not have much meaning. Instead, it would leave behind a source of instability. This was also the reason why Yang Rui decided to eliminate him.
"Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom … "
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh … "
“.....”
After Yang Rui had surrounded Puyang City and set up his position, he once again took the lead to set up 40 Large Siege Cannons and 200 Siege Chariots outside the east gate of Puyang City. He then began to bombard Liu Dai's old nest, Puyang City.
The bombardment lasted until nightfall. On the second day, Yang Rui ordered Guo Jia to set up the Four Symbols Maze Formation around Puyang City. The entire city was instantly shrouded in a dense fog, causing the soldiers in the city to lose sight of their target.
Following that, Yang Rui continued to attack the Puyang City with the large scale Kingdom-Destroyer and Battering Chariot for more than half a day. After noon, when the city guards were starting to feel numb, Yang Rui suddenly used hundreds of scaling ladders and battering rams to launch a "surprise attack" on Puyang City.
Although it was called a "surprise attack", it was actually a psychological attack. Liu Dai's subordinates in Puyang City had fought Yang Rui before. They did not expect Yang Rui to forcibly attack the city, so they were caught off guard this time.
"Lord Blazing Sun, Lord Bohai King, I, Dian Wei, am willing to be the vanguard and attack the city walls of Puyang City!"
"Yu Jin is willing to go with you!"
“.....”
In particular, Dian Wei and Yu Jin, two powerful historical generals, volunteered to join the battle, and Yang Rui agreed without hesitation. Together with Gao Shun and the soldiers of the Breakthrough Battalion, the Iron Guards, the long-range archers and javelins on the siege chariots, the south gate of Puyang City was easily controlled by Yang Rui's subordinates in less than a quarter of an hour!
Ever since the battle between Liu Dai and Yang Rui, Liu Dai's military strength, production, and other aspects had been greatly restricted by Yang Rui. Although Liu Dai currently had over two hundred thousand soldiers in Puyang City, the grade and combat strength of these soldiers were not high. Most of them were gathered and trained by Liu Dai in a short period of time.
With such a combat ability against Yang Rui's elite troops, several fierce generals, and Guo Jia's Four Symbols Maze, it was more of a psychological attack than a siege. When Gao Shun, Dian Wei, and Yu Jin took the lead to climb up the city walls of Puyang City, more than half of the defenders in the city had already collapsed.
In the process, Dian Wei and Yu Jin, the two powerful historical generals, had also displayed their combat ability to a great extent. They were dazzling and valiant!
Yang Rui's blood was boiling, and his hands and feet were itching to go up and fight. However, Guo Jia, Ju Shou, and the others persuaded Yang Rui not to fight unless there was no other choice in the future, so Yang Rui could only become a spectator of the battle …
After that, it was time to take control of the city walls of Puyang City. Yang Rui's Iron Guards were very good at fighting on the city walls, and Gao Shun's Formation Breaker was not inferior. When Liu Dai's troops on the city walls were cleared out, Liu Dai in Puyang City did not even know what had happened!
Although Liu Dai had gone back on his words this time, he still had some integrity. When Yang Rui's troops opened the city gates and hundreds of thousands of soldiers rushed into Puyang City, Liu Dai knew that the situation was over. Before Yang Rui's troops appeared in front of him, he had already hanged himself!
"System Announcement: One of the Three Kingdoms Civilization Region's feudal lords – Yan Province's Provincial Governor Liu Dai has hanged himself in Puyang City. Liu Dai's forces have officially disappeared."
"System Notification: Congratulations to player Blazing Sun for successfully eliminating Liu Dai's forces. You have received 10,000 Reputation Points …"
Following Liu Dai's death, a Three Kingdoms Civilization Region System Announcement was immediately released, and it was repeated three times. Liu Dai had become another feudal lord's force that had disappeared after Yu Province's Provincial Governor Kong Lian and Hanoi's Governor Wang Kuang.
Perhaps it was because they had entered the stage of fragmentation, but the System had also rewarded Yang Rui with 10,000 Reputation Points. This was something that Yang Rui did not expect.
Other than that, although there was no specific System Notification, the territory and assets left behind by Liu Dai naturally belonged to Yang Rui. However, Liu Dai did not have any outstanding soldiers or generals, which made Yang Rui feel quite regretful.
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