Chapter 569: The Surrender of the Shangdang Nobles
A few days later, Ma Su arrived belatedly with three hundred selected warriors.
"The road to the party is really difficult. This is the first time that I, Ma, have lost my way!" Ma Su cursed and led three hundred soldiers with difficulty out of the mountains and forests to the vicinity of Changzi County.
At this moment, the Han army was seriously short of supplies, and Ma Su estimated that he could only support it for one more time. In other words, if he cannot quickly capture the Shangdang's headquarters to obtain supplies, then he will overturn here.
After all, Ma Su didn't expect that after so many years, he would accidentally get lost.
"Soldiers, take out all the food and fodder. After a good meal, let me fight hard." Ma Su turned his head, looked at his soldiers, and quickly ordered a rest before forcibly attacking the city.
Three hundred elite Han troops, led by Ma Su, rested on the spot for an hour, and then prepared to launch a strong attack on Changzi County.
However, when Ma Su led his troops near Changzi County, a warning suddenly came from the top of the city. Ma Su watched helplessly as a large number of tribesmen quickly surged onto the city wall, and his face suddenly darkened.
"It's bad, Sun Li is really on guard, now he's on the receiving end of a gun!"
Ma Su cursed secretly in his heart, but still gave the order.
"We were discovered by the enemy and had no time to prepare. The whole army attacked! If we can't take the city, we will all die here!"
Although he wanted to commit suicide, Ma Su still had to fight to the death. In Ma Su's opinion, this is definitely an adventure with a very high mortality rate.
Then, Ma Su discovered that the Wei soldiers on the top of the city did not fight back when they saw them, but instead cheered.
"Master Wang is here! Qingtian is here!"
"The heavenly soldiers of the Han Dynasty have come to rescue Shangdang!"
"Hurry open the city gate and welcome the king's troops into the city!"
Then all the soldiers dropped their weapons and quickly opened the city gate. Later, under the leadership of several officers who looked like captains, the magistrate of Changzi County came out to greet the Han army holding seals and ribbons, and surrendered to the Han army.
Not to mention the officers and soldiers of the Han army, even Ma Su, who had always been well-informed, was confused by this turn of events.
"What kind of game are you trying to play? Are you trying to trick me into the city and kill me?"
Regarding this, Ma Su really didn't understand what was wrong, but the scene in front of him was really weird.
"General Han, we, the fathers and common people of Shangdang County, have been suffering from the Wei Dynasty for a long time. We have been awake day and night, eagerly awaiting the return of the Han army! Today we finally waited for the heavenly soldiers to arrive. This is our humble gift. I hope General Han will accept it!"
With that said, several wealthy leaders, together with the county magistrate, presented military power and seals to Ma Su, directly handing over the entire Changzi County and even most of Shangdang to Ma Su.
There was no other way. Ever since they found out that Sun Li was wrongfully killed by members of their wealthy clan, the wealthy family in Shangdang County had no choice.
After all, they were just a group of middle- and lower-class nobles, with no one in the court to back them up. Sun Li, who was accidentally killed, was the general of Zhenxi, and he was also one of Taiwei Sima Yi.
In this unreasonable feudal era, such a mistake was enough for the small wealthy clan to kill the three clans.
As far as the Wei court is concerned, if I can't defeat the Han army, why can't I defeat you few Shangdang nobles?
Therefore, from the moment Sun Li was accidentally killed in Changzi County, the Shangdang wealthy family had no choice. After Ma Di arrived, they immediately offered up the city in order to continue living under Ji Han's protection.
Ma Su was surrounded by this group of people all the way into the city, and finally figured out the whole story. When he heard that Sun Li was too afraid of him, so he ran back without notifying the rear, and was accidentally killed by a powerful tribe, Ma Di fell into silence.
What scene have I never seen (crossed out)
I've never seen this scene before (I'm sure)
"Sun Li's weird way of dying... When I get to Taishan Mansion Lord, I'll probably have to chat with Hao Zhao to see who died the most miserable death." Ma Su shook his head gently and said to himself in amusement.
"So, because of this, you have to surrender to me, a big man?"
"Of course it's not just that. Our Shangdang has been a Han official for generations, and we have long wanted to rebel against the Wei Dynasty and return to the Han Dynasty..." The magistrate of Changzi County expressed his loyalty eloquently, but Ma Su did not take it seriously.
As for Sun Li's method of death, I'm afraid it was prepared for me from the beginning. If Sun Li hadn't given it himself, I would probably be the one who died under the city this time.
Hmm...it seems like this is not good news.
But in short, taking over the seat of Shangdang County without any effort is still a victory. Next, Ma Di should find a way to shake the morale of the Wei army blocking the entrance to Shangdang and defeat the 60,000 Wei army in one fell swoop.
But at this moment, the head of the wealthy family who had been expressing his loyalty eloquently suddenly said to Ma Di,
"General Ma, we Shangdang people are honest. If we say we will take the entire county to defect, we will take the entire county to defect. At the moment, the defenders of Huguan are still loyal to the puppet Wei, but we have a way for you to quickly capture this pass!"
"Can you still win Huguan?" Ma Su was surprised and shocked by this generous gift.
Huguan is located in the easternmost part of Shangdang County and west of Taihang Mountain. It is the exit of Baixing Ancient Road. If Huguan is captured, there will no longer be any obstacles blocking Shangdang's entry into Jingxing, Hebei Province.
To put it simply, as long as he captures this place, Ma Su can quickly drive in and lead the army straight to Yecheng! If he's lucky, Ma Su can even recreate his trip to Luoyang three years ago.
And even if they don't march, they can still retreat to Huguan, completely block the Baixing Ancient Road, and truly control Shangdang County.
However, Ma Su still has some doubts about this. Do these local wealthy families really have this ability? You must know that Huguan is the throat of Bingzhou, and it is impossible for Cao Wei not to guard it heavily.
These wealthy families couldn't even resist the mistake of accidentally killing General Zhenxi. Are they really capable of taking Huguan?
"General Ma, don't believe it. Although our Shangdang father's influence in the court is very weak, we still have a certain influence in Shangdang." Seeing Ma Di's suspicious look, the head of the wealthy family immediately explained. road.
"The Huguan garrison is indeed a supporter of the puppet Wei, but his troops are soldiers from Bingzhou recruited locally. Many of the officers are locals from Bingzhou, and there is still a chance to make some contacts."
"Of course, there are also elites of the pseudo-Wei in Huguan. We have no choice but to bring in General Ma."
As the saying goes, there are policies from above and countermeasures from below. Obviously, this group of wealthy people who are in the upper party also have some means.
Although maybe not much...
"In that case, you guys give it a try. If you can win the Huguan dialect, you Bingzhou wealthy people will also have the right to promote filial piety and integrity in the Han Dynasty!" Ma Di narrowed his eyes, pondered for a moment, and promised.
Faced with Ma Su's promise, the eyes of all the wealthy people in Shangdang suddenly lit up, and they immediately handed over their hands and said,
"You will definitely live up to your destiny!"