The General's Mansion.
In the study.
Kong Shentong and Kong Lingyue's father and daughter sat opposite each other.
Kong Shentong is now a general. It is a self-appointed official position. It is not an imperial title, nor does he engage in proclaiming himself an emperor or establishing a country.
Kong Shentong has always been very self-aware. If he wants to become an emperor and build a country, he must conquer everyone in the local area. Kong Shentong does not have this ability.
Besides, Kong Shentong didn't have a son, and for a daughter like Kong Lingyue, even if she became emperor, she wouldn't pass it on to her son. She might as well call herself a general and become the leader of Qingzhou.
Kong Shentong controls the richest and largest piece of territory, and there is no shortage of soldiers, horses, and food. This is good.
The days are also comfortable.
Anyway, there is nothing to worry about.
Kong Lingyue had already announced her mission to surrender to Zhao Shan and come back. Seeing that her father Kong Shentong did not express any reaction, she urged, "Father, do you agree or not?"
"After all, you are a eight-foot man and the head of the family. Why are you acting like a mother-in-law? You always teach your daughter not to be petty and coy like a woman. Why are you coy now?"
Kong Shentong said in a deep voice: "Yue'er, this matter is not a trivial matter."
Kong Lingyue said: "Of course it is not a trivial matter. However, this is also the only opportunity for our Kong family. If we miss this opportunity, it will be difficult for the Kong family to submit to the imperial court."
"After you submit, you will be named the Duke of the country and have a title. Isn't it great?"
Kong Shentong snorted and said: "It's so good. After you submit, you will be like a bird in a cage, being detained everywhere."
Kong Lingyue said: "Being detained is better than being killed. If Zhao Shan is ordinary and cannot conquer the world, then that's it. We definitely don't need to worry about Zhao Shan."
"The problem is, Zhao Shan is very strong."
"Zhao Shandu has wiped out Liu Fuquan's army and captured Yanzhou. He will soon be free to attack our Qingzhou."
"In addition, Yue Feipeng has now captured Jinan County, and he is not far away from us."
"These are unstoppable circumstances."
Kong Lingyue said solemnly: "Under this premise, if you don't surrender to Zhao Shan, is there any other way? If you can fight Zhao Shan, then that's it. The key is that if you can't fight, you can only agree."
Kong Shentong said in a deep voice: "Don't be anxious, don't be anxious, let me think about it."
Kong Lingyue sighed and said: "That's all, that's all, if you want to die, let's die together. Anyway, you are hesitant and can't make up your mind, so you might as well die together."
"presumptuous!"
Kong Shentong scolded.
Kong Lingyue was not frightened at all, she frowned and said, "Am I wrong in what I said? There were 60,000 of us, plus Liu Fuquan's 60,000, more than 120,000 people, but we were defeated by Zhao Shan's more than 40,000 people. "
"Have you seen Zhao Shan's Modao Camp?"
"It's so cruel, it's completely invincible. When Mo Dao comes out, all the men and horses are shattered, and there are corpses under the sword's light."
"Have you seen Zhao Shan's Xuanjia Army?"
"The blades are sharp, and these swords are far more elite than our swords. We cannot bear them at all."
Kong Lingyue said in a deep voice: "You always have to consider, always consider. When I asked you to proclaim yourself a general, you were also worried about being the first person, saying that you would be better off just being a local emperor."
"Finally, I advise you to become a general. Am I wrong? Once you become a general, the people below will all become officials and no longer be thieves."
"well……"
Kong Shentong sighed: "Yue'er, this is a big deal."
Kong Lingyue rolled her eyes and snorted: "I finally understand. It's a big deal for you. You don't believe me or Zhao Shan."
Kong Shentong said: "If you want me to believe in Zhao Shan, that's okay."
Kong Lingyue asked: "What do you mean?"
Kong Shentong said in a deep voice: "I can surrender to Zhao Shan, and I don't even have to give up the title of Duke. I only have one condition. Zhao Shan accepts you as a concubine and gives you a title."
"ah!"
Kong Lingyue couldn't help but scream in surprise.
His face was full of astonishment.
Even though she was carefree, even though she was a woman, she couldn't help but be confused by her old father's sudden words.
Become Zhao Shan’s concubine?
What kind of thing is this?
However, the appearance of Zhao Shan suddenly appeared in Kong Lingyue's mind. Zhao Shanfeng was handsome, martial arts was unparalleled, and he was the emperor of Daqian. Marrying Zhao Shan was not a bad idea.
But she didn't even think about it.
Kong Lingyue said sarcastically: "Father, why did you suddenly mention marriage."
Kong Shentong snorted and said in a deep voice: "Shouldn't we mention marriage? Each of your uncles has grandsons. Although I don't have a son, I can't have grandsons. But I should have grandsons, right?"
"Your Uncle Zhang's grandson is six years old, and your Uncle Zhang's son is two years younger than you. Your Uncle Wang's grandson is eight years old, and he is the same age as you. Tell me, are you embarrassed? ?My face is almost gone."
"What's the use of being a general? Can he be compared to a good grandson?"
Kong Lingyue was even more helpless.
It's not that Kong Shentong has never introduced her to her, but Kong Lingyue doesn't even like him.
Those with a little bit of talent and ability are ugly; those with a little bit of good looks only know how to eat, drink, play, sleep with women, and have no ability at all.
Or maybe someone who is a little older, capable, and decent, but keeps a distance from her, treating her only as a brother and not as a lover.
Kong Lingyue was delayed like this.
Seeing that Kong Shentong had suppressed his daughter, a hint of joy flashed in his eyes, especially his daughter's character, which he was so familiar with.
Those who didn’t like it refused directly.
When Zhao Shan was mentioned, Kong Lingyue did not object and seemed to be a little coy.
Isn't this an opportunity?
Kong Shentong flicked his sleeves and said: "The matter is settled. During this period, you stay in Linzi obediently. I will arrange for someone to see Zhao Shan. As long as he gives an answer, I promise to support him and help him attack." Zhao Yue."
Kong Lingyue said: "Let my father make the decision in everything."
Kong Shentong's old face relaxed even more.
He is more familiar with his daughter's character. If his daughter says he will consider it, he is rejecting it. To say that everything is up to the father is to agree.
Kong Shentong said: "The matter is settled, I..."
Just at this time, an attendant came in and reported: "To the general, a man named Liu Fuquan has come outside the palace, claiming to be the Emperor of Xia Kingdom, and has come specifically to see you."
Kong Shentong raised his eyebrows.
Xia Emperor Liu Fuquan, why did he come to Linzi?
Kong Lingyue immediately said: "Father, this Liu Fuquan was defeated in the first battle in Chenliu County and fled. He abandoned the army and should have fled to Chenliu County."
"Now that he has come to Linzi again, he must have been completely defeated. Yanzhou was captured by Zhao Shan."
"Liu Fuquan is extremely hateful."
"When my daughter arrived in Chenliu County to help her, he actually coveted her and wanted me to follow him and get married."
"I refused outright."
Kong Lingyue's eyes were full of disgust.
Kong Shentong noticed his daughter's expression and laughed instead. When he mentioned Zhao Shan before, Kong Lingyue's words were full of praise and admiration. Now when it comes to Liu Fuquan, he shows his disgust without scruples.
What is this if not a girl's love for spring?
Even if Kong Lingyue is no longer a girl, she is still a young lady.
Kong Shentong nodded and said: "Don't worry, my father knows what to do. Let's meet Liu Fuquan first and understand the situation in Yanzhou. Next, we will capture Liu Fuquan. If he comes to your door now, isn't it a credit to him? ?"
Kong Lingyue said happily: "My father is wise!"
Kong Shentong waved his hand and said: "Go and invite people in."
"As you command!"
After the attendant responded, he turned around and walked out.
Not long after, Liu Fuquan entered the study under the leadership of his attendants. He saw Kong Shentong and Kong Lingyue, and his eyes suddenly lit up.
Kong Shentong only had one daughter. She married Kong Lingyue, and all of Kong Shentong's inheritance belonged to him. As long as Kong Shentong supports him, he will definitely be able to take back Yanzhou, regain control of his own business, and also get revenge.
Liu Fuquan saluted and said: "Xia Kingdom Emperor Liu Fuquan has met the general."
Kong Shentong examined Liu Fuquan.
He noticed Liu Fuquan's eyes coveting Kong Lingyue just now in an instant.
The Liu Fuquan in front of him is middle-aged, with ordinary appearance. Even if he is slightly thin, his belly has already gained weight. At first glance, he looks like an ordinary man, without any outstanding features.
Liu Fuquan was thirty-six or seventeen years old. He was so much older than Kong Lingyue, and he was overestimating his ability to still want to marry Kong Lingyue.
Kong Shentong knew Liu Fuquan's heel better.
At the beginning, Liu Fuquan married Yang Xiao, who had no son, in Yanzhou and became Yang Xiao's son-in-law. In the end, Yang Xiao died inexplicably. When he married his daughter to Liu Fuquan, didn't he push his daughter into a pit of fire?
Kong Shentong said in a deep voice: "Liu Fuquan, what are you doing in Qingzhou?"
Liu Fuquan frowned slightly.
Kong Shentong doesn't follow any rules or be polite at all.
He is the emperor of Xia Kingdom.
When he came to Qingzhou, Kong Shentong didn't arrange a seat or greet him. He even called him by his name. It really shouldn't have happened.
Liu Fuquan was dissatisfied, but did not show it. He said solemnly: "General, the reason why I came to Qingzhou is to ask for help."
Kong Shentong said: "I heard from Yue'er that when you reported your escape in Chenliu County, you must have returned to Changyi County. Why didn't you stay in your hometown and came to Qingzhou instead?"
When Liu Fuquan thought about what happened in Changyi County, his anger rose. He gritted his teeth and said, "It's a long story when it comes to Changyi County."
Kong Shentong said in a deep voice: "Then let's make the story short."
Liu Fuquan choked, feeling increasingly unhappy, and explained: "General, to put it simply, I fled back to Changyi County, but was betrayed by my subordinate Huo Dan."
"He was actually incited to rebel by Zhao Shan's people, so that when I returned to Changyi County, I was imprisoned by Huo Dan."
"Thanks to my means and a substitute in Changyi County, a substitute was arranged in the palace where I was imprisoned, and I escaped from the tunnel."
"Yanzhou has fallen into Zhao Shan's hands and can no longer be defended."
"Next step, Zhao Shan will come to attack Qingzhou and Zhao Yue."
Liu Fuquan looked anxious in his eyes and said: "General, we must unite and resist Zhao Shan together. Otherwise, we will only be wiped out and it will be impossible to continue."
Kong Shentong was shocked.
Zhao Shan is very quick.
Liu Fuquan escaped on the front line, and Zhao Shan had already planned for Changyi County and waited for Liu Fuquan to return early.
This method is really clever.
When Liu Fuquan saw that Kong Shentong did not express his position, he thought that Kong Shentong was intimidated, and quickly said: "General, we must resist Zhao Shan, there is no doubt about it. I still have fame and influence in Yanzhou, but There are no more soldiers and horses.”
"As long as the general sends troops and horses to me, I can fight back to Yanzhou, seize Taishan County first, and use Taishan County to resist Zhao Shan."
"Besides, I hope to marry Miss Lingyue."
"We are marrying each other to consolidate our alliance."
Liu Fuquan's eyes were eager and he asked: "I wonder what the general's intention is?"
Kong Lingyue's eyes showed undisguised disgust.
Liu Fuquan really wants to eat swan meat.
So annoying.
However, Kong Lingyue did not express her position, but looked at Kong Shentong, as if she was following Kong Shentong's arrangements.
This gesture made Liu Fuquan very excited. After all, as long as Kong Shentong agreed to the matchmaker's order from his parents, even if Kong Lingyue did it unwillingly, there was nothing he could do about it.
Liu Fuquan said again: "General, I still have a treasure hidden in Yanzhou. As long as the treasure is there, I will have a chance to stand up."
"As long as we get married, we can compete with Zhao Shan. It will be beneficial to you and me without any harm."
Kong Shentong leaned forward, put his hands on the desk, stared at Liu Fuquan, and said coldly: "Liu Fuquan, are you thinking about shit?"
