"Such a mediocre lord is not worthy of our Shu army to fight for him."
The generals all expressed their opinions one after another.
People's rhetoric was almost the same. Before, the generals wanted to persuade Lian Xiao to surrender, but they didn't dare. But now, with Lian's mother here, the situation is naturally different.
Listening to what people were saying, Lian Xiao looked around at everyone and then fell silent.
Seeing this, all the generals moved their mouths and wanted to persuade him again, but Lian Mu had already said: "Okay, let him think about it for himself. My son is a person who understands justice and will make the appropriate decision." ."
As she spoke, she also stepped outside.
When Lian Xiao saw this, he first waved his hands to the generals to signal them to leave, then quickly followed his mother, supported him and said, "Mother, I will see you off."
That night, Lian Xiao tossed and turned, thinking a lot.
The next morning, the Qin army came to the city again.
Xiao Yuan knew that after a day, Lian Xiao's side should have made a decision. Today, Ningyang will either fight or resolve peacefully.
Outside the city gate, Xiao Yuan was riding a war horse at the front of the army, waiting quietly.
On the top of the city, Lian Xiao looked at Xiao Yuan steadily. After a while, he said quietly: "Let's open the city."
"Ah?" When the deputy general heard this, he didn't react at first, and then he beamed with joy and said, "Yes, yes!"
As he spoke, he ran down quickly.
Not long after, the city gate was slowly opened. This time, instead of riding out with roaring horses, a group of generals walked out leisurely with him in front.
Xiao Yuan couldn't help but feel shocked at the sight.
Then he turned over and dismounted, and quickly stepped forward.
"Lord!" Xu Hu hurriedly followed, fearing that Lian Xiao had some conspiracy.
"It doesn't matter." Xiao Yuan raised his hand slightly. He knew very well who Lian Xiao was. Not to mention Xiao Yuan had saved his mother. Even in normal times, with his character, he would never do any tricks. If he really wanted to fight, he would only confront Xiao Yuan head-on.
He quickly stepped forward. After the two sides met, Lian Xiaoyi knelt down on one knee with the general behind him, clasped his fists and said:
"The defeated general Lian Xiao has met Lord Qin."
This action already represented Lian Xiao's return. Xiao Yuan was beaming with joy and couldn't help but look him up and down.
At this time, Lian Xiao also took out his military talisman, raised his hands high, and presented it to Xiao Yuan.
However, the latter pushed him back directly, supported Lian Xiao with both hands, and said with a smile: "General, there is no need to be polite, please get up quickly."
He did not receive the soldier talisman. Lian Xiao could not help but be stunned for a moment and said in confusion: "This is the tiger talisman."
"The tiger talisman is naturally kept by the general, and the Shu army is naturally led by the general." Xiao Yuan continued to smile, and at the same time, seeing that his armor was not neat, he stretched out his hands to tidy it up for him.
At that time, there was a clear distinction between superiority and inferiority, and the distinction between superior and inferior. Such an action made Lian Xiao stunned and suddenly at a loss.
But before he could react, Xiao Yuan squatted down and tied his shoelaces himself.
Xiao Yuan is a modern man. Now in this different world, An Neng can't use this trick!
Sure enough, his action caused Lian Xiao to kneel down again, panicked, and said in a trembling voice: "My lord, I will always be scared!"
Lian Xiao had already changed his mind directly. For a fierce general like him, the significance of taking the initiative to call Xiao Yuan his lord is needless to say.
When Xiao Yuan heard this, he smiled happily, helped him up again and said: "Okay, okay!"
As he spoke, he also took the initiative to raise the roar. Seeing this, the generals got out of the way and surrounded the two men and entered the city.
At this point, the war in Shu was completely over. From this moment on, Xiao Yuan's power had gradually grown. In the troubled times at that time, even if he could not dominate, he could protect himself. After Qin and Shu were connected, he could enter through the Shanyu Pass and exit from the east. You can return to Tongguan.
This was also Zhao Mu's original strategic vision, and now it has finally been achieved.
That night, the Ningyang County Sheriff arranged for a grand banquet to be held in the city.
Everyone has a table in front of them. Xiao Yuan is naturally sitting on the main seat directly above him, and Lian Xiao is next to him.
At the banquet, everyone was changing glasses, and the atmosphere was not cunning, but very lively.
It can be seen that Xiao Yuan's attitude towards Lian Xiao's troops was completely different from that towards officials in Shuzhong. During this period, he also had several drinks with Lian Xiao.
Lian Xiao was inevitably a little touched by the fact that he did not accept his military talisman and trusted him so much.
At this time, Ningyang County Sheriff picked up the wine glass, faced Xiao Yuan with a smile on his face, and said: "Today, under the rule of Duke Ming, Shu will be prosperous. It can be said that it is the hope of the people, and it is also our hope. Everyone is happy, everyone is happy."
As he spoke, he quickly said: "I propose that we toast the Lord together."
As soon as he said this, people also picked up their wine glasses and said in unison: "Let's respect our lord together."
"Okay! Let's all drink together!" Xiao Yuan naturally would not be disappointed.
After the banquet, he returned to the place where he stayed, but just as he was about to rest, Shangguan Wenruo suddenly asked to see him.
There was no other way, Xiao Yuan could only call him in, and without so much red tape, he sat directly by the bed and asked, "What's the matter?"
"Lord." Shangguan Wenruo gave a salute first, and then said: "Now Lian Xiao has surrendered, Ningyang has been recovered, and the entire Shu land has been owned by the lord. You can use Lian Xiao's military talisman."
As a military adviser, it was reasonable for him to have such worries. When Xiao Yuan heard the words, he pondered for a moment, and then said with a smile: "Don't worry, if the Shu army wants to rule, it must have a general, and this general is not Lian Xiao." No, otherwise, the Shu army’s morale will be unstable.”
"My lord, do you mean to still regard Lian Xiao as the general of Shu?" Shangguan Wenruo asked.
"It's not the general of Shu. From now on, it's me, the general of the Qin army." Xiao Yuan said directly.
"But this" Shangguan Wenruo was obviously still a little worried.
Xiao Yuan waved his hand and said: "Lian Xiao is a loyal person. Since he has recognized me as his master, he will never have second thoughts. And when I employ people, I either don't use them or use them, which represents my trust." he."
Of course Xiao Yuan had carefully considered the matter of Lian Xiao, so how could he make a hasty conclusion?
Don't use people you doubt and don't doubt people you employ. This is the judgment a master should have.
Using it while doubting it is a real taboo.
Thinking of this, Shangguan Wenruo couldn't help but glance at Xiao Yuan again, saluted and said: "My lord is really a wise master."
"Okay, stop flattering me. Is there anything else?" Xiao Yuan gave him a funny look.
"My subordinates, please retire." Shangguan Wenruo understood and bowed and retreated.
After staying in Ningyang for another two days, Xiao Yuan began to return to Yizhou with 30,000 Qin troops and 30,000 Shu troops. The next step was the reform of the Shu army and government orders.
This is a big matter, Xiao Yuan must consider it carefully and take all aspects into consideration.
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