Yiwu City is a large city east of Gaochang.
In the early years, Gaochang State only had Gaochang City, and its territory was not vast. Because of Ma Yan's hard work, Gaochang State expanded its scope by annexing surrounding areas. Yiwu City was also annexed by Gaochang under this premise.
The lord of Yiwu City is named Fang Liang. He was the leader of a group in Yiwu City in the past and had some people under his command. Because he was won over by Ma Yan and helped Gaochang's army capture Yiwu City, he was appointed the city lord of Yiwu City.
There are only more than 500 troops maintaining law and order in Yiwu City, and there are no more soldiers.
Under the rule of various countries in the Western Region, each city lord has military strength, as if they are autonomous. However, due to Ma Yan's reforms, the city lords under Gaochang implemented centralized power and weakened the local areas. Local city lords are not allowed to control the army unless the court arranges generals to lead troops to garrison.
There are no troops stationed in this area of Yiwu City.
Early in the morning, inside the city lord's mansion.
In the study.
Fang Liang got up early in the morning and was busy dealing with government affairs. After all, there were large armies fighting on the front line, and as the lord of Yiwu City, he had to raise appropriate provisions, weapons, etc. for Ma Yan.
Originally, Fang Liang was the city lord, which was actually very relaxing and nothing happened. Suddenly, he had to raise funds for tasks such as food, grass, and weapons. As a result, I was so busy during this period that I didn't even dare to relax or even complain.
Otherwise, if Ma Yan knows the news, he, the city lord, will be in trouble.
Fang Liang knows Ma Yan's character very well. You will steadily complete the things arranged by Ma Yan. Even if you go out of your way, everything will be easy to talk about and nothing will happen. If you fail to complete Ma Yan's arrangements, you will be punished.
boom! boom! !
A knock on the door suddenly came from outside the room.
"Come in."
Fang Liang gave an order.
The attendant came in and reported: "Lord of the city, Lord Mi has asked for an audience."
Mi's master book is named Mi Yi.
He was a scholar from the Imperial Academy of Gaochang, and was arranged by Ma Yan to be the chief registrar in Yiwu City to assist Fang Liang in handling matters.
Fang Liang ordered: "Please come quickly."
The attendant went to deliver the order, and not long after, Mi Yi entered the study. But Mi Yi's expression was very panicked and panicked. This scene fell in Fang Liang's eyes, and he was even more surprised. Mi Yi came from the Imperial College, which makes him a disciple of Ma Yan. He has always been extremely confident with the outside world.
At least Fang Liang had never seen Mi Yi behave like this.
Fang Liang's head thumped.
Could it be?
Fang Liang had a guess in his mind, and he was even more worried. He said, "Master Mi, is there something wrong?"
Mi Yi said: "Master Fang, something bad has happened. The Prime Minister and the General led the army to fight on the front line. The whole army was defeated, and no soldiers escaped. It is said that the Prime Minister and the General have been killed, and their heads are hanging." Among the Qin army. Now, the Qin army is coming to Yiwu City."
brush!
Fang Liang's expression also changed drastically.
died!
Ma Yan and Mo Lihe were actually dead.
This will cause an earthquake in Gaochang State.
Fang Liang couldn't hide the shock in his heart and asked: "Where did the news come from? We also arranged for sentries to keep an eye on the front line, but no news has been sent back yet."
Mi Yi said: "Early this morning, news suddenly spread in the city. It was said that the Prime Minister fought with the Qin army yesterday and fought until night. So early this morning, there was news, and I came in a hurry. This matter , we have to deal with it.”
Fang Liang said sarcastically: "Master Mi, how should we deal with it? There are only a few hundred people in our city, and their weapons are very ordinary. These soldiers have never been in a war or fought. The Qin army is coming, how can we resist it?" Woolen cloth?"
At this moment, an attendant entered directly and reported: "City Lord, there is an urgent report from the front line. It is the news that has just been sent back."
"bring here."
Fang Liang gave the order directly.
The attendant handed it over, and Fang Liang took the letter and quickly browsed it. In a short period of time, Fang Liang read it thoroughly. He put down the letter and his body seemed to collapse.
Fang Liang waved his hand and the attendant withdrew. He looked at Mi Yi and said, "The sentinels sent out got the news. Yesterday afternoon, the army of the Prime Minister and the General was indeed defeated. Because there were people everywhere along the way. It is the Qin army that cleans up the situation, and our sentinels cannot return."
"At night, the sentry approached the Qin army and found the bodies of the Prime Minister and Mo Lihe hanging outside the Qin army. The troops on Gaochang's side were completely defeated. From this, it seems that the Qin Dynasty is really coming. Mi Master Book, the Prime Minister and the General are dead, how can we resist?"
Mi Yi was also extremely flustered.
withstand?
How can we resist with hundreds of people?
Mi Yi thought for a while and said: "City Lord Fang, in my opinion, we can only evacuate Yiwu City now. If we continue to stay, we will definitely be killed. Only by leaving Yiwu City and returning to the capital, there is still a chance. "
Fang Liang said: "Master Mi, even if you return to the capital, can you resist?"
"Disaster!"
Mi Yi shook his head.
He didn't have any taboos about this, and he thought he couldn't stop it. Ma Yan took away all the elites of Gaochang State. Under this premise, Gaochang State would not be able to hold on even if it still had its capital.
A flash of light flashed across Fang Liang's eyes, and he said, "In that case, let's surrender."
"surrender?"
Mi Yi was very surprised.
He is from Gaochang State, how can he surrender? The education he received was to be loyal to Gaochang. Now that the front line was defeated and the situation collapsed, Fang Liang proposed surrender, but Mi Yi was unwilling to do so.
He thought for a while and said directly: "City Lord Fang, there is no way out for surrendering to Da Qin. We are from Gaochang State, how can we surrender? I suggest that we evacuate quickly. As long as we return to the capital, there is still a glimmer of hope. The Prime Minister passed by Yi When I was in the city, I was told that Gaochang had sent envoys to ask for help from various countries in the Western Regions and to invite them to send troops."
"impossible."
Fang Liang shook his head and said: "The countries in the Western Region cannot afford to offend Great Qin, and no one will be willing to send troops. Master Mi, this is not feasible."
Mi Yi was still loyal to Gaochang in his heart. He said directly: "Fangcheng wants to surrender. I can't stop him. Everyone has his own ambitions. Your surrender is your business. As for me, I want to return to the capital and live and die with Gaochang."
Fang Liang's eyes flashed with a sharp look.
If you go back to your country, wouldn't it appear that we, Fang Liang, are directly betraying Gaochang?
"Someone is coming."
Fang Liang ordered: "Kill Mi Yi."
Mi Yi said in shock: "Fang Liang, how dare you? Killing me is tantamount to rebellion."
"Rebellion is rebellion. Gaochang Kingdom can no longer survive, so what are we afraid of?" Fang Liang gritted his teeth and said forcefully: "Killing you now will just prove my determination."
"Kill me!"
Fang Liang did not hesitate.
The samurai entered and killed Mi Yi directly.
After Fang Liang dealt with it, he called his son Fang Bo and told the news that Ma Yan and Mo Lihe were defeated and killed, as well as the killing of Mi Yi. He said directly: "Now, we have only one option: surrender. Let's go. On behalf of my father, go to Lin Feng first and say that I am willing to surrender the city. As long as the Qin army arrives at Yiwu City, I will surrender directly."
Fang Bo was twenty-six or seven years old and was Fang Liang's eldest son.
On weekdays, I also participate in some government affairs.
After listening to Fang Liang's words, Fang Bo said: "Father killed Mi Yi just in time. Gaochang Kingdom will inevitably collapse. Only now that we surrender to Da Qin can we find a way out. Son, go see Lin Feng now."
"Go ahead."
Fang Liang waved his hand.
Fang Bo left in a hurry, while Fang Liang made quick arrangements. If you want to surrender to Da Qin, you have to gather your subordinates to make arrangements.
Fang Bo rode his horse in a hurry, and just after noon, he finally encountered the Qin army leading the army. Fang Bo was still a little nervous. After all, Da Qin was here. What if he wanted to kill him? But he had no choice. He went straight forward and asked the soldiers to report.
Lin Feng laughed in his heart when he heard that the Lord of Yiwu City, Fang Liang, had arranged for his son to come and ask for an audience.
It was obvious that Fang Liang was ready to surrender.
Otherwise, it would be impossible to arrange for someone to come.
Lin Feng ordered the soldiers to bring people over. When Fang Bo came to Lin Feng, he looked respectful and said solemnly: "Fang Bo, the son of Fang Liang, the lord of Yiwu City, pays homage to Lord Lin."
Lin Feng is the prince of the Qin Dynasty. Fang Bo also knows this. He is just surprised in his heart that the commander-in-chief of the Qin Dynasty is so young.
What a shock.
Lin Feng nodded and said, "Can you fully represent Fang Liang?"
"able!"
Fang Bo answered directly.
He said directly: "When I come down to pay homage to the Marquis, I am surrendering on behalf of Yiwu City. My father is in Yiwu City, waiting for the arrival of Marquis Lin's army."
Lin Feng thought for a while and said: "If you want to submit to the Qin Dynasty, that's fine. Under normal circumstances, you and Fang Liang will submit to the Qin Dynasty. It is impossible for you and Fang Liang to continue to serve in Yiwu City. The limit of how you can protect yourself is already the limit."
Fang Bo's heart sank.
Why come to surrender?
On the one hand, it is for one's own benefit. On the other hand, it is to protect oneself.
Both, both.
Without interests, just protecting oneself is not enough motivation.
Lin Feng glanced at Fang Bo, not caring about Fang Bo's thoughts, and continued: "If the Fang family wants to continue to maintain its power, it must establish meritorious services for the Qin Dynasty."
Fang Bo quickly said: "Please give me your instructions, Lord Marquis."
Lin Feng said: "It is a trivial matter for Yiwu City to submit to me. In front of Da Qin's military front, Yiwu City is not worth mentioning. But if you can go to Gaochang City, contact us in advance, and contact people to submit to me, Da Qin, then it will be A great achievement. Your Fang family will be properly settled."
"I'm willing to go."
Fang Bo answered directly without thinking.
He understood Lin Feng's intention to use the people of Gaochang like them to leverage the situation in Gaochang City. But Fang Bo was also happy. The reason was very simple. Ma Yan and Mo Lihe were both dead. People in Gaochang were panicked, and Gaochang could not stop the Qin army.
Going to Gaochang City at this time is to perform meritorious service, so it is natural to go.
Lin Feng waved his hand and said: "Go ahead, I'll wait for your good news. I hope that when I take Yiwu City and arrive at Gaochang City, you can surrender directly to the city."
"I will definitely live up to the high expectations of the Marquis."
Fang Bo answered again, he was very confident.
Fang Bo said directly: "Master Hou, I will go back to Yiwu City first and tell my father the news. Then, I will go directly to Gaochang City."
"Go ahead."
Lin Feng nodded.
Fang Bo left in a hurry. He rode his horse back quickly, because it was not too far away from Yiwu City. He returned to Yiwu City just after Shenshi in the afternoon. As soon as he returned to the city, Fang Bo met with Fang Liang, told Lin Feng's arrangements, and finally said: "Father, please surrender with peace of mind. My son is now preparing to go to Gaochang City."
Fang Liang nodded and said, "Be careful."
"My son understands."
Fang Bo stopped staying and left in a hurry.
Fang Liang continued to wait. It didn't take long. About an hour later, a servant came to report that the army led by Lin Feng was approaching Yiwu City.
Fang Bo personally went to the city gate to greet him. Even though Fang Liang expressed his submission to Lin Feng, Fang Liang was still horrified when he saw the dark Qin army in the distance and the surging army.
There was a touch of awe and fear in his heart.
Da Qin Bingfeng is too strong.
The distance between the two sides was close. Fang Liang personally led the officials of the city lord's palace to the front of the Qin army, bowed and said: "Fang Liang, pay homage to Lord Zhenguo Hou Lin."
Lin Feng sat astride the horse, looked at Fang Liang who was bowing, and said: "City Lord Fang is willing to surrender, and Great Qin welcomes it. Those who know the current affairs are heroes, and you are a smart person."
Fang Liang said: "Master Lin, please come into the city. I have prepared a banquet to welcome Master Lin and wash away the dust."
Lin Feng was not in a hurry to enter the city. He waved and Xun Peng stepped forward directly and arranged for soldiers to take over the defense of Yiwu City. After all this was completed, Lin Feng led his troops into the city to station themselves. As for Lin Feng, there were also Gao Xiaoyu and other personal guards.
The group of people went straight to the city lord's mansion.
Fang Liang directly called the singers to dance. Each of these singers was wearing enchanting clothes and not many clothes. They danced charmingly and were full of temptation.
Lin Feng didn't find it interesting.
Compared with Bai Yuyao, these women are far behind. Compared with Xu Liuli and other women, she is still far behind. He looked at Fang Liang and ordered: "City Lord Fang, evacuate the people, I have something to say."
Fang Liang waved his hand and the singers retreated. He looked at Lin Feng and solemnly said: "Please give me your instructions, Lord Marquis."
Lin Feng said directly: "Yiwu City surrenders, and the Great Qin welcomes it. But here in Yiwu City, you, the city chief, will step down. All the people from the Fang family will go to Xianyang of the Great Qin to serve. If Fang Bo has made great achievements in Gaochang City, he will also Do you have any objections to having a position in Xianyang?"
"No no!"
Fang Liang answered directly.
He never thought that if he surrendered to Great Qin, he could still be in Yiwu City. It was impossible for Great Qin to keep him, and he would definitely have to arrange for someone he trusted to take control of Yiwu City.
This is the simplest method.
Lin Feng nodded, nodded and said: "Since you understand, it's easy to handle. Make preparations for the handover by yourself, and at the same time arrange for people to go to Xianyang to learn more. Da Qin will not treat your Fang family badly."
"understand."
Fang Liang nodded again and answered.
Lin Feng gave some instructions, stood up and said, "Okay, you go about your business. I will arrange for someone to take over Yiwu City."
"Here!"
Fang Liang answered again.
Lin Feng left the city lord's palace and returned to the army. When he came back, Huan Suzhi and Cui Yuantu were a little surprised. Cui Yuantu smiled and said: "Master Marquis, Fang Liang hosted a banquet for you, why are you back so early?"
Lin Feng smiled and said: "It's just a banquet, it's not interesting. I have already told Fang Liang that I want to move the Fang family to Xianyang to serve as officials. Fang Liang agreed on the surface, but what was in his mind is unknown."
"We don't even know whether he is unwilling or not. At the moment, we have to make arrangements to avoid accidents. Brother Huan, you are responsible for contacting Heibingtai. The person who arranged Heibingtai is watching Fang Liang. If If Fang Liang makes any move, he will be killed immediately without mercy, no need to hold back."
"clear!"
Huan Suzhi replied solemnly.
Lin Feng looked at Cui Yuantu again and said in a deep voice: "Uncle Cui, Yiwu City must be taken over. You take over Yiwu City first, and then you start making arrangements for the entire government system of Yiwu City. We in the military People can be transferred to serve."
"Here!"
Cui Yuantu also responded quickly.
After Lin Feng made the arrangements, he ordered: "In three days, I only have three days left to adjust and make arrangements. After three days, we will set off for Gaochang City. Furthermore, we will stay for a while and give Fang Bo a chance to operate in Gaochang City." Chance."
Huan Suzhi and Cui Yuantu both nodded in agreement.
The two had no objection.
In fact, the two of them agreed to fight slowly and steadily. Attacking Gaochang was easy anyway, so there was no need to rush and take risks.
