Ma Ting replied: "When returning to the Major General, Lintao City is still on guard. Sima Shang uncle, whom we met in Guzang, personally led his troops to take charge of the city."

"Uncle Ting, why do you think Deng's army has been holding hands? Is there any fraud?" Ma Zun asked.

Ma Ting shook his head and said, "Major General, I think this is normal."

"How can I see it?" Ma Zun asked.

Ma Ting said: "Deng's army came from afar, physically and mentally exhausted. It has been less than two days since they arrived in Lintao City. It must have not been rested. It is normal to temporarily stop the army. In addition, Deng's army's food, grass and supplies need to be transported from the Bashu area. If Deng's army goes deeper alone, they will definitely fall into a dilemma of insufficient logistics and a dilemma. On the other hand, Deng's army must not know that the Major General led 5,000 Qiang cavalry on the way to Lintao City. He thought that there were only troops from the Southern Duwei Mansion in Lintao City, so he was not worried, so he temporarily stopped moving."

Seeing that Ma Zun hesitated, Ma Ting continued: "Major General, the last general thought that our army would better rush to Lintao City earlier. Taking advantage of the fact that Deng's army has not yet besieged, our army can still enter and exit Lintao City calmly. Once Deng's army sieges, it will be difficult for our army to enter the city again. In the wild, although our army is strong, it is not easy to protect itself against tens of thousands of elite Deng's army, let alone defeating Deng's army."

Ma Zun pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay, we will set off tomorrow morning. At the speed of our army, we will arrive in Lintao City in less than half a day. Uncle Ting, please send someone to Lintao City and inform Sima Shang, and say that I will arrive in Lintao City tomorrow, let him open the city gate and let our army enter the city. Don't have any conflicts!"

"Here!" Ma Ting replied.

Early the next morning, Ma Zun led the five thousand Qiang cavalry to leave Soxi City and headed towards Lintao City.

At the same time, Sima Shang, who was in Lintao City, also saw the messenger sent by Ma Zun. When he learned that Ma Zun led the 5,000 Qiang cavalry to arrive within half a day, he suddenly became nervous. After many days of planning, he finally took action.

In fact, when Ma Zun led his army to Soxi City, Sima Shang had already received news. After all, Soxi City is not far from Lintao City. In addition, the Sima family has been entrenched in Longxi County for many years, so it is not difficult to know anything. However, after discussing with Li Siye, he decided to wait and see what happened to avoid alarming the enemy.

After sending Ma Zun's messenger away, Sima Shang asked Sima Lin over and said, "Uncle San, that boy Ma Zun has left Soxi City. At the speed of the cavalry, he can arrive in Lintao City in less than half a day. You immediately leave the city to go to the Deng army camp and ask Deng army to enter the city, and cooperate inside and outside."

"Here, but the Duwei, Sima Jun, Sima Tai and the others are not sure about this matter. Should they tell them?" Sima Lin said.

Sima Shang nodded and said, "It should be said that not only them, but also Sima Jun and Sima Qin should know, but Uncle San, do you think they will agree?"

"Don't worry, although the entire Sima family has different thoughts, they are all based on the head of the Duke. As long as it is decided by the Duke, we will support it. Besides, this matter is related to the life and death of our Sima family. They are not stupid people and will not be unable to see the meaning of it, so the Duke doesn't have to worry." Sima Lin nodded and said.

After Sima Lin left, Sima Shang summoned all important members of the Sima family, including Sima Jun, Sima Tai, Sima Jun, Sima Qin, etc.

After everyone arrived, Sima Shang said, "You are the mainstay of our Sima family and the future of the Sima family. Today, there is something important to tell you."

"Brother, just say anything if you have something to do. Everyone here is their own family, so what can't be said?" Sima Jun is Sima Shang's younger brother, so he directly called Sima Shang the eldest brother.

"Since that's the case, I'll just say it. You all know that the Deng army is already at the city. For the sake of the family plan, I have decided to surrender to the Deng army and exchange for a way out for the Sima family. I have entrusted the third uncle to do this matter, and I think it will be a result soon." Sima Shang told the matter directly.

When everyone heard this, they all looked different. Sima Jun said, "The Duke will do this, and it will be your reason, but I wonder if the Duke can tell us why we surrender to Deng Jun?"

Sima Jun's words expressed everyone's voice. Yes, you, Sima Shang, are the commander of the clan, and everyone believes in you. Generally, your decision will be followed, but at least you can tell the reasons?

Sima Shang looked around and said, "Everyone also knows that there are only more than 10,000 elite troops left in my southern commander's mansion. Facing tens of thousands of Deng's army like wolves and tigers, we can't resist it at all. Once the city is broken, our Sima family will definitely be killed or injured. What's the point of doing this? If we evacuate Lintao City, with the grudge between our Sima family, Ma Zhi and Ying Qin, what good end can we have? Since that's the case, it's better to surrender to Deng's army and protect the family!"

When everyone heard this, they were silent. Yes, they all died, and surrendered to Deng Jun, which became the only way out for the Sima family.

"And Li Siye, the commander of Deng's army, has promised me that as long as our Sima family can surrender voluntarily, he will guarantee that we will not touch our Sima family. In addition, we will also get the title of viscount, but there is a great contribution at present. If we can do it, we can get the title of earl." Sima Shang said.

"What great contribution?" Sima Jun asked. Out of trust in Sima Shang and analysis of the current situation, the Sima family members had no resistance to surrendering to Deng Jun.

"Ma Zhi's eldest son Ma Zun is leading 5,000 Qiang cavalry to Lintao City. As long as we can cooperate with Deng's army and keep the most elite cavalry under Ma Zhi's command, it will be a great achievement!" Sima Shang said.

"How to do it specifically, please give me instructions!" Sima Tai said.

"Tonight, I will hold a banquet in the city to welcome the horses. When you ask your soldiers to surround the Qiang Clan's resident and wait for my orders." Sima Shang said.

"Here!" everyone responded.

At the same time, in the Deng army camp outside the city, after Li Siye sent Sima Lin away, he gathered all the generals under his command.

After everyone arrived, Li Siye said to everyone: "Everyone, Sima Shang has just sent someone to send news that the five thousand Qiang clans can arrive in Lintao City within half a day, so I will need to enter the city to make arrangements in person!"

"Please tell us the general!" This matter has long reached a consensus, so there is no objection.

"Fu Youde, Chang Mao, Li Siwen obeyed the order!" Li Siwen said.

"The last one is here!" the three of them responded.

"You and the other three quickly selected 10,000 elite soldiers from the army and entered the city with me!" Li Siye said.

"Here!"

Then Li Siye looked at Li Jing and Deng Zhong again and said, "After I enter the city, the soldiers and horses outside the city will be controlled by you. Tonight, you will take advantage of the night to surround Lintao City. If the city is in chaos, you will quickly block the four city gates and do not allow a Qiang cavalry to escape from the city."

"Here!" Li Jing and Deng Zhong responded.

One hour later, Fu Youde, Chang Mao, and Li Li Siwen ordered 10,000 elite soldiers, all of which were selected by the most elite soldiers of the Tianwu Guard and Wudang Guard after careful selection.

After raising the army, Li Siye led a large army to head towards Lintao City. When he saw the walls of Lintao City, Sima Shang had long led the main members of the Sima family to wait at the city gate.

"General, will this Sima Shang be a fraud?" Li Siwen said to Li Siye.

Li Siye shook his head and said, "He dare not. Now people are the slaughter and the fish are the meat. If he does not want the Sima family to be destroyed, he dare not act rashly. Neither our army nor the upcoming Qiang clan racquets can be dealt with by Sima Shang. If he surrenders to our army, he can still protect the family, but once he falls into the hands of the Ma clan, his fate will not be good. This is a very simple multiple-choice question, and Sima Shang will not mislead himself."

"Yes, if Sima Shang really had evil intentions, our army would be able to flatten Lintao City in an instant. I'm sorry he didn't have the courage." Li Siwen nodded and said.

Soon, the army came to the city gate. Sima Shang led the Sima family members to bow and salute, "Sima Shang led the Sima family's children to welcome General Li!"

"Welcome General Li!" everyone shouted in unison.

Li Siye turned over and dismounted, helped Sima Shang up, and said, "Sima Duwei doesn't have to be too polite. After today, you and I will be a family, and we won't speak two families."

"General Xie, General, I have already prepared in the city. I'm waiting for the general to arrive!" Sima Shang said.

"Well, since that's the case, then go to the city. Tonight will be the end of the Qiang clan's roaming!" Li Siye nodded and said.

After everyone entered the city, they came to the Duwei Mansion. Sima Shang gave the head seat to Li Siye. Li Siye did not refuse and sat up directly, and then asked, "Sima Duwei, I wonder when the Ma Zun and Qiang cavalry will arrive?"

Sima Shang replied: "Return to the general, Ma Zun has sent someone to inform the last general, saying that it will arrive before sunset."

Li Siye nodded, looked at the sky outside, and it was almost noon, and there were two or three hours left, and then said, "This time I brought 10,000 troops into the city. These are the elite soldiers selected from our army. Please ask Sima Duwei to arrange people to change into the clothes of the soldiers of the Duwei Mansion for them, so that Ma Zun can see any clues. In addition, tonight, I and several generals will appear as members of the Sima family. When I was instructed, Sima Duwei still needed to deal with Ma Zun."

"So, General, don't worry, the last general has already made people ready!" Sima Shang said.
Chapter completed!