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he is dead; and these two e to you in desperation。 If you slay those who surrender; you will strengthen the obstinacy of those who remain in the city。〃
There was reason in this; and so their submission was accepted。 They were led to Sima Zhao's tent; and he soothed them with kind words and gave them gifts and lordships; and made them Generals。
After expressing their gratitude; they rode about the city on the horses he had given them; shouting; 〃We have received great kindness at the hands of Sima Zhao; who not only has pardoned us but given us gifts。 Why do you not all yield?〃
When their panions heard this; they said one to another。 〃This Wen Yang was an enemy; and yet he has been well received。 How much more may we expect generous treatment?〃
The desire to surrender possessed them all。 When Zhuge Dan heard it; he was incensed and went round the posts night and day on the watch for any who seemed inclined to go。 He put many to death in these efforts to retain his authority。
Zhong Hui heard how things were going in the city and went in to Sima Zhao to say the moment to attack had e。 Sima Zhao was only too pleased。 He stimulated his troops; and they flocked to the ramparts and assaulted vigorously。 Then the mander of the north gate; Zeng Xuan; treacherously opened the gate and let in the Wei soldiers。
When Zhuge Dan heard that the enemy were in the city; he called his guards and tried to escape。 He took his way along the smaller streets to the gate; but on the drawbridge he met Hu Fen; who cut him down。 His followers were made prisoners。
Wang Ji fought his way to the west gate; where he fell in with the Wu general; Yu Quan。
〃Why do you not yield?〃 shouted Wang Ji。
〃Where is the principle for yielding when I h