Wu Nian and other civil and military officials all had their guesses, but after hearing Zhao Yanting's words, they were all calm.
Feng Chong had a sneer on his face and continued to examine Zhao Yanting with extremely aggressive eyes. The rest of the civil and military officials looked up at Wu Nian to see what the general said.
Wu Nian said bluntly: "I believe you have the ability to open the city gate for me. But why should I believe that you are sincerely helping me?"
Zhao Yanting was well prepared and calmly clasped his fists and said, "I came here rashly. It is normal for the general not to trust me. So I must have a certificate of surrender."
After a pause, Zhao Yanting made a surprising statement: "I brought my mother, one legitimate son, and two concubines, and put them here with the general as hostages."
Wu Nian and everyone were silent for a while. There was a look of astonishment on Feng Chong's face. This guy can really make money.
"If you do this, won't there be any problems?" Wu Nian narrowed his eyes and asked in a deep voice.
"There won't be any problems in a short time." Zhao Yanting was very confident and answered calmly.
Wu Nian leaned forward slightly, put his right hand on the armrest, lowered his head and began to think.
This guy is indeed no ordinary person. He has firmly judged me and will send troops soon.
"Why are you helping me? The Meng Yuan people are still very powerful now, and you are a centurion. No. According to your energy and courage, you should soon become a captain of thousands, or even ten thousand households."
Wu Nian raised his head and asked in a solemn voice.
"Because I'm Han." Zhao Yanting said without hesitation, clasping his fists and throwing them to the ground.
"Yes." Wu Nian showed satisfaction on his face and nodded lightly. But in his heart, he didn't really believe it.
"Also. I have a request." Zhao Yanting looked at Wu Nian's face and said slightly cautiously.
"Say." Wu Nian said with a flash of light in his eyes.
"If the general invades Yun County, please don't kill the Han commander. I can persuade them to defend the city for the general."
Zhao Yanting showed sincerity and asked in a pleading tone.
The civil and military officials turned their attention to Wu Nian again, wondering whether Wu Nian would agree.
Their team takes Wu Nian as its banner. Wu Nian's willpower affects everyone from top to bottom.
Every time Wu Nian captured a city, it was customary to kill the chiefs, county magistrates, and county magistrates of thousands of Han households.
Can Wu Nian make a change for Yun County?
"Hahahaha." Wu Nian suddenly burst out laughing, his laughter was sharp and full of murderous intent.
All the civil and military officials lowered their heads and thought to themselves. "Can't you?"
Zhao Yanting frowned, Wu Nian didn't agree? This was beyond his expectation. This matter definitely has more advantages than disadvantages.
If Wu Nian invades Yun County with a small number of troops. Then he used his energy to persuade the commanders of thousands of Han households to help Wu Nian defend the city.
It would be much easier for Wu Nian to lead the main force to attack Yingqing Pass and seize the remaining Chongxian and Yaxian counties.
Is it necessary to care about whether Han thieves are Han thieves or not?
Wu Nian suddenly stopped laughing. He sat upright and straight, with a bright look in his eyes. He said word for word: "I will not forgive the Han thieves, never."
"But. If they can turn around and help me capture Yun County, let my soldiers die less. I can promise to spare their lives."
Wu Nian is a stubborn person, but he is not incapable of flexibility.
If you can make it easier for yourself to capture cities and territories, fewer soldiers will die. It's not impossible to change the routine.
But Han thieves.
He will never forgive and can only spare a dog's life.
"Hoo!" At this moment, most people, including Zhao Yanting, exhaled.
"That's enough." Zhao Yanting thought there was no hope, but the sun suddenly rose, and his face suddenly showed joy.
After that, Zhao Yanting explained some questions and turned around and left. Zhao Yanting's mother, one legitimate son, and two concubine sons were all secretly left behind.
It looks like the matter has been resolved.
Just wait until after the autumn harvest to send troops to attack Yingqing Mansion.
but.
"General. I see there is something wrong in the back of this man's head. You can't trust him easily." Liu Zhixing raised his right hand and gently pinched his beard, showing doubt.
The civil and military officials were not surprised, they were all more or less suspicious.
"How do you say it?" Wu Nian smiled and asked calmly.
"First. Zhao Yanting's mother and son need to send someone to investigate. Is it true?"
"Second. If it's true. It's okay for Zhao Yanting to send his son here. But he's unfilial to send his old mother. How can an unfilial person be loyal?"
"Third. He said. He was doing it for Yan Han. Then why didn't he surrender before? Why did he surrender now? I think he is like a grass growing on the wall, who will fall on both sides when the wind blows."
When Liu Zhixing said this, the expression on his face became more solemn.
Feng Chong laughed and said directly: "He may want to use his mother and son to exchange for his own glory and wealth."
"If General Fu Han is defeated, he will be a great hero of the Mongolian people. Any old mother and son can be abandoned."
The other civil and military officials remained silent, but an air of suspicion filled the hall and gained the upper hand.
"Zhixing is right. He may be a wallflower, or he may be an unfilial son who can sacrifice his mother and son and dig a trap for me, waiting for me to jump."
"In short, he is definitely not a person who is here for Yanhan."
"But. I also want to take a gamble."
Wu Nian shook his head, stood up firmly with his hands on the armrests of the Grand Master's chair, and said to everyone neatly: "In a war, there is no 100% certainty."
"If I can easily capture Yun County, I can attack Yingqing Pass from both sides. Sweep the entire Yingqing Mansion."
"This is a fighter jet."
"If you win, you'll get a lot of money. If you lose, there's nothing you can do."
"But we really need to distinguish the authenticity from the fake. It's a noble family. Send someone to Yun County to investigate Zhao Yanting's mother and son and collect information about their appearance."
"At the same time. Arrange for people to speak to the hostages currently in our hands."
"Before sending troops, we must make sure whether the hostages in our hands are real."
"If the hostages are real, then I choose to believe Zhao Yanting."
Chen Jiagui stood up, bent down and cupped his fists and said, "Yes."
Including Liu Zhixing, all the civil and military officials also lost their voices. Doubt remains doubt. But since this is Wu Nian's decision, they will support it to the end.
"Then. Let's assume for now that Zhao Yanting really wants to open the city gate for me. Let's discuss who will send troops and who will stay behind."
"After all, the other ten thousand households are not scarecrows. We are attacking Puguli. The three generals of ten thousand households, Hou Wancheng, Jin Ruiyun, and Wan Yanxian, will definitely send troops to attack us or support Puguli."
Wu Nian nodded, then walked to the door and ordered his soldiers to get the map and desk. Everyone gathered around the desk and discussed the route of sending troops.
