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In his letter, Zhang Fei extended a very tempting olive branch to him, who was trapped in an isolated city.

Zhang Fei solemnly promised that as long as Liang Xing could surrender the city he was defending and sincerely submit to the Han Dynasty, then Liang Xing would be a meritorious subject of the Han Dynasty.

Furthermore, Zhang Fei stated that after Liang Xing returned to Han, all his past crimes would be wiped clean and he would not be held accountable.

Moreover, Liang Xing will be promoted three ranks from his current official position to demonstrate the Han Dynasty's high regard and praise for him.

More importantly, the Liangzhou soldiers who have always followed Liang Xing will continue to be under Liang Xing's command.

When this handwritten letter, personally written by Zhang Fei, the General of the Han Dynasty, was presented to Liang Xing, Liang Xing was instantly so excited that he trembled all over, his eyes filled with a light of surprise.

It should be noted that deep down, he had already harbored the idea of ​​surrendering to the Han Dynasty.

This was not a spur-of-the-moment decision, but rather based on a sober assessment of the current situation.

At that time, the State of Wei was already in a precarious state, on the verge of collapse.

Under the dual impact of successive military defeats and internal conflicts, the demise of the Wei state seemed inevitable.

Liang Xing was never a loyalist to Cao Wei; he only temporarily submitted to Wei for survival.

Given such a dire situation, how could he not seek a way to survive?
After all, it is only natural for people to think of themselves when faced with a life-or-death situation.

Moreover, Liang Xing was currently trapped in an isolated city, surrounded by layers of Han troops, and the morale of his soldiers was increasingly low.

Under these circumstances, surrendering to the Han Dynasty seemed to be his only way out.

However, Liang Xing always harbored a great worry in his heart:

What kind of treatment would I receive after surrendering to the Han?
This is a choice that concerns one's life, fortune, and future destiny.

If after surrendering to the Han, they do not receive the respect and treatment they deserve, or are even persecuted, wouldn't that be like jumping from one fire pit into another?
At this moment, the letter sent by Zhang Fei was like a timely rain, giving him peace of mind.

Zhang Fei was the sworn brother of the Han emperor, a man of noble status and extremely high prestige.

This is a very important person who keeps his word.

Now that Zhang Fei has made such a solemn promise, what else does he have to worry about?

at this time.

His son, Liang Xun, sensed his father's inner turmoil, stepped forward, and said sincerely:
“Father, the Han army has now reached Longyou. Cao Pi’s plan to launch a surprise attack on Sanguan has failed. It is inevitable that Longyou will fall into the hands of the Han.”

"Given this overwhelming trend, following the tide and submitting to the Han Dynasty is the wisest choice."

"After Cao Pi's surprise attack failed, he might be able to escape to Liangbei and continue to be emperor. But what about us? Why should we leave our homes and the Longyou region where we have lived for generations, and follow Cao Pi to Liangbei?"

"You should know that no matter who occupies Longyou, the people of Longyou will be willing to risk their lives for them. This is a rule that has been followed by all dynasties."

"Now that Liangzhou has fallen, it is only natural for Father to switch allegiance to the new ruler. Moreover, the Grand Marshal and the General of Chariots and Cavalry of the Han Dynasty have taken the initiative to persuade us to surrender. This is giving us face. What do we have to hesitate about?"

Liang Xing nodded slightly, indicating his agreement with his son's words, but a trace of concern appeared on his face:
"Back then, when Ma Mengqi rebelled against Wei, I had no choice but to surrender to Wei. I was really worried that Mengqi would hold a grudge."

"Moreover, I have heard that he holds a high position and wields considerable power in the Han Dynasty. I am truly worried that Ma Chao will hold onto old grudges and seek revenge against me."

As Liang Xing spoke, a bitter expression appeared on his face, revealing the bitterness in his heart.

There was no way around it; Liang Xing knew Ma Chao's temperament all too well. Ma Chao was known for being vengeful and never held a grudge.

If he were to surrender to the Han Kingdom now, and Ma Chao were to settle old scores with him, what would he do?
After all, Ma Chao is now a favorite of the Han emperor, deeply trusted and valued by him, and holds a pivotal position in both the court and the army.

Just then, Liang Xun smiled slightly and handed another letter to Liang Xing.

A look of confusion flashed across Liang Xing's eyes. He slowly lowered his head and looked at the letter in his hand, only to see that it was signed by Ma Chao!
"Xun'er, this—"

Liang Xing looked surprised and confused, and blurted out.

“My father will understand once he reads this letter.”

Liang Xun said with a smile.

With a sense of suspicion, Liang Xing slowly opened the letter.

As the contents of the letter gradually came into view, the worries on his face slowly dissipated.

“Ma Mengqi said that his father was deceived by Jiang Xu and surrendered to Cao Wei in order to protect himself.”

"He also swore an oath by pointing to the Wei River, indicating that he no longer harbored hatred and promising that he would not seek revenge after his father surrendered to the Han."

"He was worried that his father wouldn't believe him, so he wrote this handwritten letter."

Liang Xun explained in detail from the side.

Upon hearing this, Liang Xing suddenly stood up, clutching the two letters tightly in his hands, his initial hesitation instantly crumbling away.

He truly hadn't expected that Ma Chao would be so magnanimous, no longer holding grudges, and even writing this personal letter to reassure him and allow him to surrender to the Han.

At this point, any lingering concerns he had were completely dispelled.

After much deliberation, Liang Xing finally made his decision and said:

"If that's the case, what's there to worry about? I'll heed your advice and submit to the Han!"

Upon hearing this, Liang Xun breathed a long sigh of relief, finally putting his mind at ease.

But then he hesitated again and asked:
"I've heard that Xu Zhi, the general in charge of the city, is a trusted minister of Cao Pi. Will he surrender to Han with Father? And what about Jiang Xu? Will he surrender to Han?"

Liang Xun knew that three Wei generals jointly held power in this city, and that his father was not the one who held power alone.

If Xu Zhi and Jiang Xu oppose surrendering to the Han, this matter will likely become quite complicated.

After hearing this, Liang Xing snorted coldly and said arrogantly:
“If I want to submit to the Han Dynasty, how can Xu Zhi stop me? As for Jiang Xu, he has no military power and can't make any decisions.”

After hearing this, Liang Xun breathed a slight sigh of relief, but still asked:

"What will Father do if these two insist on opposing?"

After listening, Liang Xing remained silent for a long while. Then, he sighed and slowly said:
"Cao Pi and I have a relationship as ruler and subject. I don't want to go too far. I want you to ask the Grand Marshal and the others to let Xu Zhi and Jiang Xu lead the Wei troops who are unwilling to surrender to Han to withdraw from Pingxiang."

"I suspect that to save their lives, they will abandon the city. After all, faced with life and death, and with the overall situation already decided, they have no reason not to seek a way out for themselves." (End of Chapter)