Within Xiangxian County, Cao Cao was indeed very melancholy. This time, Cao Cao had great ambitions for Xu Province. Thus, after failing to attack Yang Rui with Lu Bu, Cao Cao still had a bit of luck left in him and wanted to stay and take a share of the spoils.
Overall, Yang Rui still had close to a million troops and had only surrounded Xiangxian County from three directions. Thus, dealing with Cao Cao's surprise attack wasn't too big of a problem.
At the same time, Yang Rui had Sky City. He could practically monitor any abnormal movements of Cao Cao's troops within Xiangxian County. Once Cao Cao's troops made any abnormal movements, Yang Rui would be able to promptly discover them through Sky City. There was almost no chance for the other side to launch a surprise attack from one of the city gates.
Moreover, Yang Rui wasn't worried that Cao Cao's troops would escape from the west gate. What he wanted was for the other side to feel despair and flee. At that time, Yang Rui would borrow the advantage of military strength and morale. Compared to directly confronting Cao Cao's troops, it would definitely be much easier.
Or else. Yang Rui spent some time using various siege weapons to directly flatten Xiangxian County's city walls and directly engage in a direct confrontation. However, this way, Cao Cao's troops wouldn't be able to retreat and the resistance would definitely be even greater!
Yang Rui slowly attacked the city until the afternoon of the second day. In the direction of Peng City, Yuan Shu and Sun Jian's troops sent a messenger on a fast horse to request an audience with Yang Rui. Presumably, they already knew the situation at Xiangxian County, but they didn't know the specific purpose of the messenger's visit.
"Yuan Shu's Province Overseer Yang Hong's envoy Yang Hong pays respect to Blazing Sun's Province Overseer Yang Hong!"
The person who came was dressed like a Confucian scholar. He cupped his hands and greeted Yang Rui.
Yang Rui looked over and saw that this person was wearing a high hat and a wide belt. His elegance was out of the ordinary. Listening to his self-introduction, he was the famous general of Yuan Shu, Yang Hong.
Yuan Shu came from an extraordinary background, but the talents he recruited were a level lower than Yuan Shao and Cao Cao. There were only a few that could be brought out.
At the same time, Yuan Shu's forces hadn't existed for too long, so most of his subordinates weren't familiar with them.
However, according to historical records, the one who suggested Yuan Shu to suppress Xu Province and prevented Yuan Shu from becoming emperor was this Yuan Shu's chief historian, Yang Hong. It could be seen that this person was quite extraordinary. Yang Rui also had some understanding of him.
It was just that the historical records highlighted Yan Xiang's image and placed the responsibility of preventing Yuan Shu from becoming emperor on Yan Xiang. It didn't mention Yang Hong's role.
Of course, Yan Xiang was Yuan Shu's registrar. As he had never met him, Yang Rui didn't dare to make an arbitrary judgment.
"Chief Historian Yang Hong, there's no need to be so polite. I've heard of Chief Historian's great name for a long time, and I know that Chief Historian is knowledgeable and talented. I only regret that I didn't have the opportunity to meet you. Please have a seat. Today, I must properly entertain Chief Historian. We won't go home until we're drunk …
… "
When Yang Rui was studying filial piety and honesty, he had once looked for Yuan Shu. However, at that time, he didn't have a person named Yang Hong. This was also the first time Yang Rui had met Yang Hong.
Facing Yang Hong, Yang Rui was very enthusiastic. It didn't feel like it was because he was Yuan Shu's Chief Historian, but because he admired Yang Hong's personal ability.
Yang Hong had heard Yang Rui's words and seen Yang Rui's friendly gestures. His impression of Yang Rui instantly improved.
"Thank you for your appreciation, Lord Prefecture Overseer. I'm here to help my lord contact Lord Lieyang Prefecture Overseer. I hope that Lord Prefecture Overseer can send siege weapons to help my lord and Provincial Governor Sun Jian attack Peng City.
… "
Although Yang Rui treated him with great respect, Yang Hong didn't forget his purpose for coming. When he sat down at Yang Rui's invitation, he immediately spoke of his mission.
Yang Rui secretly nodded at Yang Hong's performance. Before Yang Hong spoke, Yang Rui had already guessed that his purpose was likely to be to ask for help. As a result, he didn't take the initiative to get close to him. Instead, he talked about other things.
Yang Hong was able to recognize this, and at the same time, concisely and comprehensively expressed his intentions to Yang Rui. Even if it went against the current atmosphere, it could be seen that Yang Hong was a straightforward person who knew what was important and what was important.
"Chief Historian Yang Hong, as you can see, I am attacking Cao Cao at Xiangxian County. I can't even take a step forward. How can I spare the energy to help your lord and Sun Jian?"
Facing Yang Hong's question, Yang Rui answered rather awkwardly.
For Yang Rui, it was not a bad thing for Peng City. After all, whether it was Yuan Shu, Sun Jian, or Liu Bei, even if they weren't as urgent as Cao Cao, they were all potential threats and opponents to Yang Rui. Yang Rui was happy to watch them fight.
"Lord Governor of Lieyang Province, since it is difficult to conquer Xiang County, why don't you join forces with us and take down Peng City first?
This time, my lord and General Sun Jian have sent troops to Xuzhou to assist Blazing Sun. Thus, if we can take Peng City, my lord and General Sun Jian would like to invite you to govern Xuzhou together.
I have come to pass on my lord's words. After Peng City is taken, I am willing to share Xuzhou's governance with you. I hope that you can agree … "
"…"
Following Yang Rui's words, Yang Hong rolled his eyes and expressed his intentions.
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