Although Xing Daorong's skills are not even as good as Pei Yuanshao's, he can defeat the four counties of Jingnan in the backcountry and in the wilderness without any opponent. At least he is much stronger than ordinary soldiers.
The most important thing is that he is loyal enough.
You may not be able to count on him in the battlefield, but it's no problem for him to handle small things.
"Hey, I didn't expect that the general's unintentional act saved our lives!"
Pei Yuanshao sighed.
"Even without him, I still have the confidence to protect my eldest brother and fight my way out of the siege!"
Dian Wei smiled nonchalantly.
None of what he said was bragging.
With the bravery of him and Xu Chu, it would be almost impossible for the little Kalami of Lingling County to stop them!
…
After killing Liu Du, Liu Xian and his son, Lingling City also successfully fell into Yang Ling's control.
He still issued a message to all the cities in the county, ordering them to come and surrender!
The prefect was killed, the most powerful general in the county surrendered, and the rest of the county naturally did not dare to resist.
Within three days, all the county officials came to Lingling and expressed their submission to Yang Ling!
With Lingling County being recovered, Yang Ling also set his sights on Guiyang County!
…
Changsha County.
Linxiang.
As Liu Bei's messenger, Yi Ji was waiting anxiously outside the governor's house.
After a while, Yang Ling, the confidant general of the prefect Han Xuan, came out.
"Mr. Jibo (Islamic name), I'm really sorry. My governor has caught a cold and is resting in bed. He really can't see the guests."
Yang Ling said helplessly.
"This matter is of great importance. I hope Captain Yang can think of a solution!"
Yi Ji frowned.
As early as when Cao Jun went south to attack Wuling County, the prefect Jin Xuan sent people to Liu Bei for help.
After discussion, Liu Bei and Sun Quan originally planned to send troops to support.
However, Han Xuan was afraid that they would use fake Dao to conquer Guo, so he refused to let them pass.
Seeing Yang Ling taking Wuling and Lingling, Liu Bei couldn't sit still anymore, so he sent Yi Ji, who had some friendship with Han Xuan, hoping to persuade Han Xuan!
It's just that Han Xuan pretended to be sick in order not to see Yi Ji!
"I really can't help it!"
Yang Ling smiled bitterly, stepped forward and whispered,
"The prefect doesn't want to meet, so what can I do?"
Yi Ji gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice,
"Please tell the governor that after Yang Ling takes over Guiyang County, his next step will be to go straight to Changsha!"
"Today he refuses to let us send troops to rescue the other three counties, and we will not come to rescue him in the future!"
After that, he waved his sleeves and left angrily!
Yang Ling pondered for a moment, then turned around and entered the prefect's mansion.
In the hall, the old man Han Xuanzheng was tasting tea on the ground, not looking like he was sick at all.
Seeing Yang Ling come in, he asked,
"Uncle Ji, is he gone?"
"Back to the prefect, he left in anger."
Yang Ling told Han Xuan what Yi Ji said before leaving.
After hearing this, Han Xuan did not get angry, but frowned, thought for a moment, and then said,
"Captain Yang, in your opinion, should we allow Liu Bei and the others to go there?"
"Reporting to the prefect, I think it's better to lend them a road."
Yang Ling suggested,
"As Mr. Ji Bo said, after Cao Jun captures Guiyang County, he will definitely come straight to Changsha County."
"Today we won't let them use the road, but tomorrow they won't come to rescue us. What should we do?"
Han Xuan sighed, nodded and said,
"I am also worried about this. But I am even more afraid that they will take the opportunity to attack us!"
Yang Ling smiled and said,
"Liu Bei has always been known for his benevolence and righteousness. When Tao Qian humbly gave Xuzhou many times, he just accepted it."
"After Liu Jingzhou left, I didn't see Liu Bei showing any intention of occupying Jingzhou."
"I guess he's not that kind of person."
After hearing this, Han Xuan felt deeply convinced and said,
"What you said makes some sense. Then go and send someone quickly to bring Mr. Ji Bo back!"
"good!"
Yang Ling immediately took the order and left!
After being invited back to the prefect's mansion, Yi Ji immediately made a promise on behalf of Liu Bei when he saw that Han Xuan wanted to take advantage of the opportunity.
The two already had a friendship, and after hearing Yi Ji's promise, Han Xuan also agreed.
As a result, Zhang Fei, Ling Tong, Han Dang and others, who had been waiting at the border of Changsha County for a long time, immediately led the coalition troops into Changsha County and headed straight for Guiyang!
…
Guiyang County.
The administrative seat is Chen County.
Prefect Zhao Fan gathered all his subordinates together and said nervously,
"Everyone, Cao's army has captured Lingling. The governor Liu Du and his son were killed. The next step is to come towards us. What should we do?"
Everyone, look at me, and I'll look at you.
Still, Chen Ying and Bao Long, who were known as the Five Tigers of Jingnan along with Xing Daorong, Liu Xian, and Yang Ling, stood up.
"Cao's army is so powerful that it can't be stopped in Guiyang County. The prefect can send people to Fankou quickly and ask Uncle Liu to come to his aid."
Chen Ying suggested.
"I have sent a messenger a long time ago, but there has been no reinforcements."
Zhao Fan sighed helplessly.
"In this case, we must either surrender to Cao's army or fight to the death until reinforcements arrive."
Bao Long said in a deep voice,
"No matter what the prefect chooses, we will obey the prefect's orders!"
There has been no reinforcements from Liu Bei, so Zhao Fan used his own strength to resist Cao Jun, which only increased casualties.
So after being silent for a while, he finally said helplessly,
"It's better to surrender!"
Everyone took orders.
…
A few days later, outside the gate of Chen County.
Zhao Fan held the seal ribbon and led the officials in the city to wait at the door.
When he saw the dust flying in the distance and the mighty Cao Jun approaching, Zhao Fan took a deep breath and slowly stepped forward to meet them.
"Zhao Fan, the governor of Guiyang, pays homage to General Zhengnan!"
He said in a trembling voice, and handed over the seal ribbon in his hand.
Yang Ling jumped off the horse and walked slowly to him, looking up and down.
Yang Ling smiled and said, until Zhao Fan was so scared that he felt uncomfortable in his heart.
"Prefect Zhao is very polite. As a prefect, you should keep your seal and ribbon. Why should you leave it to me?"
Hearing this, Zhao Fan breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly smiled,
"Please also invite the general and the army to enter the city!"
Like Liu Du and Liu Xian before, Zhao Fan and others surrounded Yang Ling into the city and held a banquet.
The difference is that this time there is no ambush by swordsmen and axes, and everyone is drinking to the fullest!
When the night fell, Yang Ling, who was a little drunk, suddenly woke up after returning to his residence.
"Second brother, third brother, from today on, you can't let down your guard. You must keep an eye on Zhao Fan."
Dian Wei and Xu Chu looked at each other, a little confused.
"Why?"
"Yes, brother, Zhao Fan seems to have sincerely surrendered to him. Why should we be wary of him?"
Zhou Cang on the side joked,
"Is it possible that the general has been deceived too much?"
Whether it is the Romance of the Three Kingdoms or the official history, Zhao Fan always had a different intention after taking refuge with Liu Bei. Such a person must be guarded against.
But of course Yang Ling couldn't say that, he just smiled lightly and said,
"You must not have the intention of harming others, and you must have the intention of guarding against others. The best thing is to be careful!"
