Although Huang Zhong and Wei Yan were both Lord Tier generals, even they could not withstand Bai Xiaowen's army surrounding them in such desperate circumstances.
After resisting stubbornly for some time, the two generals were thrown from their horses and captured one after the other, then escorted to Bai Xiaowen's central command tent.
Bai Xiaowen said, "Are you two willing to surrender?"
Wei Yan remained silent. Huang Zhong shouted, "This old man's head may be severed, but I will never surrender!"
Bai Xiaowen smiled. "General Huang, you were originally a subordinate of Han Xuan, the Governor of Changsha, where your talents went unrecognized. You have not followed Liu Bei for long, either. Why are you so loyal to Liu Bei? Do you not know that Liu Bei will sooner or later become my prisoner as well?"
Huang Zhong said, "Han Xuan could not make use of me because he lacked discernment. Under Liu the Imperial Uncle, I was entrusted with the post of vanguard general and deeply valued. How could I betray the gratitude of one who recognized my worth?"
Bai Xiaowen shook his head. "A mere vanguard position counts as being valued? In my view, General Huang's civil and martial strategies are more than enough for you to command an entire front on your own."
Huang Zhong did not believe him. "Do not try to sow discord. This old man will never surrender."
Bai Xiaowen frowned. "Liu Bei will be captured by me at any moment, and Jingzhou will become mine as well. General Huang, will you not spare a thought for your family?"
Huang Zhong's expression changed slightly.
Bai Xiaowen ordered Huang Zhong taken away and imprisoned. Then he looked at Wei Yan. "Are you willing to surrender?"
Wei Yan looked hesitant.
Bai Xiaowen smiled.
"I know what