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"Ahhh-"

A deafening howl shattered the silence of the battlefield.

In mid-air, under Zhao Yun's fierce attack, Yin Feng's body was like a leaf swept by a gale, mercilessly sliced ​​into several pieces, and then scattered and fell like a bloody rain.

Finally, Zhao Yun thrust his blood-stained spear forward, striking Yin Feng's lifeless head with pinpoint accuracy.

at this time.

The Wei soldiers, kneeling on the ground, witnessed this terrifying scene that sent chills down their spines and terrified them, and they trembled involuntarily.

Those who surrender will be spared!

Zhao Yun's voice resounded like a great bell throughout the four directions.

Upon hearing this, the Wei soldiers all kowtowed to the ground and shouted in unison:

"We are willing to go through fire and water for the Han Dynasty! We are willing to surrender to the Han Dynasty!"

Zhao Yun slowly looked back at Ji County, where he saw the "Han" flag, symbolizing the Han Dynasty, fluttering in the wind atop the city wall.

Ji County, once a subordinate of the puppet Wei regime, has now submitted to the Han Dynasty and returned to the rightful rulership.

"Go quickly and report the victory! Inform the General of Chariots and Cavalry and the Grand Marshal that I have killed Yin Feng and annihilated the Wei army!"

At Zhao Yun's command, a scout on horseback sped into the city like an arrow released from a bow.

Zhao Yun then hung Yin Feng's head high, and said with boundless pride:
"Let's go into the city!"

……

Outside the south gate of Ji County.

Xu Zhi was leading the troops of Liangbei out of the south gate in single file, charging menacingly toward the Han camp.

At this moment, the sounds of battle coming from the east indicated that Yin Feng had launched a fierce attack on the Han camp.

“Yin Feng has already engaged the Han army. Logically, Zhang Fei should move the troops from the south to the east gate to strengthen the defense.”

Xu Zhi secretly calculated in his heart:

"In this way, the Southern Camp must be vulnerable right now. Our Liangbei troops should be able to seize this opportunity to break through and carve out a bloody path..."

As they approached the Han camp ahead, Xu Zhi suddenly sensed an unusual atmosphere.

Xu Zhi, however, did not think much of it. He simply raised his spear, about to utter some bold words:

"Brothers of Liangbei, if you want to live, give me—"

Before he could utter those bold words, bugle calls suddenly sounded from the Han camp at the front.

Immediately afterwards, the camp gates were slowly opened from the outside, and countless Han soldiers surged in like a tide.

Xu Zhi froze instantly, as if struck by lightning.

He never expected that the Han army would launch an attack on its own initiative!
Moreover, judging from the sheer number of people, there are tens of thousands, far exceeding what they could possibly match.

Xu Zhi stared in astonishment at the surging Han army, at a loss for what to do.

Just then, a Han general spurred his horse forward, dragging his sword, and charged ahead.

That Han general was none other than Zhang He!

"Slay all the traitors of Wei!"

Zhang He roared like a thunderbolt, and shot out first, heading straight for the enemy.

Upon hearing the sound, the Han army behind them swarmed forward, attacking the Longyou soldiers like hungry wolves pouncing on their prey.

Zhang He charged into the enemy ranks first, his long sword flashing wildly like the scythe of death, reaping the heads of enemy soldiers.

Zhang He has spent several months since he submitted to the Han Dynasty.

However, in this camp filled with famous generals of the Han Dynasty, the opportunities he could get to make meritorious contributions were few and far between.

This filled him with anxiety and longing, eager to prove his strength and worth.

In this battle of Ji County, he originally wanted to volunteer to be a key player and show his skills.

However, Sima Xiaohe suggested to Zhang Fei that he be stationed in the southern camp.

Zhang He was quite dissatisfied at the time, knowing that with the Han army launching the main attack, Xu Zhi would inevitably be annihilated within Ji County.

However, he could not achieve any merit in defending the southern camp, which was undoubtedly a great regret for him.

However, Zhang He dared not disobey the order and could only lead his army to stand guard at the south gate.

He never expected that he would receive such an unexpected surprise.

Several thousand Wei soldiers rushed in from the south gate; judging by their banners, they were still the banners bearing the character "Xu".

Wei's main general is Xu Zhi!

Isn't this an incredible achievement?
Zhang He was overjoyed, and his fighting spirit instantly soared.

So he urged his army to charge towards the Wei army. "Grand Marshal Xiao deliberately gave me this great achievement."

"The Grand Marshal is truly a prophet!"

His gaze was fixed on the banner bearing the character "Xu," his face filled with excitement and gratitude.

In the blood mist, he saw Xu Zhi standing there, bewildered and stunned, like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.

"Xu Zhi!"

Zhang He let out a sharp cry and spurred his horse forward.

The Wei soldiers along the way were all intimidated by his imposing presence and made way for him.

Xu Zhi was suddenly startled. When he looked up, he saw Zhang He charging towards him.

He felt a sense of foreboding, knowing that his martial arts skills were far inferior to Zhang He's, and that he would be no match for him in a fight.

If we don't run now, are we just waiting to die?
Therefore, Xu Zhi abandoned his men without hesitation and fled straight to the south gate.

Zhang He was not about to let this great achievement slip away.

Zhang He then pursued relentlessly from behind.

Xu Zhi spurred his warhorse and charged out of the chaotic army, and was about to reach the south gate of Ji County.

But just then, countless soldiers suddenly appeared and swept in from the front.

Han Army!

The attackers were none other than the army!
Xu Zhi looked up anxiously and saw that the "Han" flag had already been raised on the city tower.

The Han army had already captured Ji County.

His escape route was thus completely cut off.

Finished!

All hope and illusions crumbled.

Looking at the surging Han army, Xu Zhi felt as if he were only one step away from the gates of hell.

"Xu Zhi, where do you think you're going!"

Zhang He's furious shout rang in my ears.

Xu Zhi turned around and saw Zhang He, holding a blood-red blade, sweeping towards him like a god of death.

Ji County had fallen ahead, and the Han army was attacking. Zhang He had already charged up to them from behind.

We're caught in a dilemma, facing a desperate situation.

Am I really going to die here?

Xu Zhi felt an overwhelming sense of resentment and despair.

"No, I can't die!"

"I can't die like this, I want to live..."

At the critical juncture of life and death, Xu Zhi made a difficult choice.

He took a deep breath, gritted his teeth, and dismounted, facing Zhang He.

He threw the weapon hard to the ground with a "thud!" and his knees buckled, causing him to kneel heavily on the ground.

Xu Zhi suddenly knelt down?
This scene made Zhang He rein in his horse and look at him in surprise and confusion.

"I wish to surrender to the Han Dynasty. Please, Brother Zhang, introduce me!"

Xu Zhi kowtowed to Zhang He, humbly surrendering.

Zhang He suddenly realized.

So Xu Zhi wanted to surrender!
Zhang He was convinced that Xu Zhi had followed Cao Pi for many years and his loyalty to Cao Pi was as firm as a rock and could never be easily shaken.

To Zhang He's utter surprise, Xu Zhi, whom he had once thought to be utterly loyal, actually surrendered.

Zhang He froze on the spot, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Seeing Zhang He's reaction, Xu Zhi panicked and hurriedly said:
"General Zhang, we have worked together for many years, and I have always held you in the highest esteem."

"But now, I am truly at my wit's end. If I continue to resist, I will only face death."

"General Zhang, I beg you to spare my life, considering our past relationship!"

As Xu Zhi spoke, he kept kowtowing.

Zhang He snapped out of his daze, a strong sense of irony appearing on his face.

“Xu Zhi, Xu Zhi, Cao Pi has always regarded you as a confidant, but now you have done such a thing as betraying Cao and surrendering to Han.”

"How could you do this to him?" (End of Chapter)