Wang Qizhi ordered the army not to continue the pursuit. He first asked everyone in Wangyousi to find a place to rest, and then went to Chengjun City to rest.
After the 30,000 people who came to support cleaned up the battlefield, 20,000 troops were stationed in Wuling County. The remaining 60,000 troops were divided into two waves. Huang Wenxuan led a wave of 10,000 people and stationed in Yi County, while he, Ma Mengfan and Dianyi led a wave of troops. , a total of 50,000 people went to the township.
After they arrived at the township, Su Wu could lead his troops back to prevent the gentry from doing anything else.
Wang Qizhi looked at the corpses on the ground and couldn't help but sigh. These victims were all from ordinary families. They threw away their lives in vain for the fight between princes. Is this the way of the world today?
Soon the troops set off, and now Ma Mengfan has been completely subdued by Wang Qizhi. The former could not have imagined that Wang Xuan and Zhu Yunduan, who had been famous all their lives, were actually fooled by a seventeen-year-old young man. If this were revealed, the world would be shocked.
Wang Qizhi led 50,000 people into Jincheng. Su Wu came out to greet him. As soon as he saw Wang Qi, he immediately knelt down and said with tears in his eyes: "My lord, my men have no dreams. Before the war started, so many soldiers were killed." In the mountains, lives were lost in vain.”
After quickly helping Su Wu up, Wang Qizhi said: "General Su, I can't blame you. The road is inherently dangerous, and it is reasonable to lose so many brothers."
"Besides, if you hadn't captured the two places in time and forced the enemy back, I would have been in danger."
Su Wu nodded and stopped talking.
Wang Qizhi said: "General Su, brothers, you have to work hard and rush back immediately to guard the southern border to prevent those gentry from causing any trouble again."
Su Wu cupped his fists and said, "Here!"
Just as they were about to enter the city, a soldier hurried over and said, "Report to the lord, the enemy has taken action."
Wang Qizhi quickly asked: "What's going on?"
"According to the news from our spies, Wang Xuan's army is preparing to head to Jiangxia County."
Wang Qizhi said: "Don't let them escape there. General Dian and General Huang, you each lead 20,000 people to the intersection of Jiangxia and Changsha. They will definitely be stopped."
Once Wang Xuan's army is allowed to escape to the north of Jinzhou, their efforts during this period will be in vain, because that is the most prosperous area of Jinzhou, with a large population and food, which can allow Wang Xuan to develop rapidly.
He then looked at Ma Mengfan and Su Wu and said: "You lead 20,000 people to capture Lingling County and Guilin County. I will sit here and block them in Changsha."
All the soldiers cupped their hands and said: "Here!"
Since Xiangjun is relatively close to Jiangxia, Dianyi and Huang Wenxuan arrived earlier than Wang Xuan.
Seeing that his way had been blocked, Wang Xuan was extremely anxious. Since Zhu Yunduan was unconscious, no one could advise him, so he had to rely on himself.
A few days later, Ma Mengfan had captured those two counties. Wang Qizhi saw that the time was ripe and immediately ordered all the troops to attack together. Wang Xuan had been under attack for three years and could only watch Changsha County being annexed by Wang Qizhi bit by bit. , but he had no choice but to defend himself in a small city named Linxiang.
Seeing that this small city had been surrounded by Wang Qi's 100,000-strong army, and there was not much food and grass left in the city, it would definitely not be able to resist for a long time. Just when he was worried, Erdan came to find him, and he came to the city head and stood beside his father. Beside him, he said:
"Dad, if that doesn't work, let's surrender! If we continue to hold on, we will only let these soldiers die in vain."
Zhang Yi stared with eyes as big as bells and said: "What are you talking about, you little brat! Even if we die in battle, we will not surrender."
Wang Xuan sighed and said: "I have already written a letter to Wu Youding and Wei Meng asking for help. I guess they don't want to let Wang Qi's family dominate."
Erdan took out two letters from his sleeve and said, "Are they these two letters?"
Wang Xuan asked doubtfully: "Why are these two letters in your hands? Could it be that you have detained them?"
Erdan handed the letter to his father and said, "How dare I do such an outrageous move? Qi Zhi sent someone to deliver it to me. He asked me to tell you that as long as you are willing to surrender, he will not embarrass you." of."
Wang Xuan looked at the soldiers guarding the city, and then at the southern Xinjiang army outside. He slowly closed his eyes and shed tears. He had been on the battlefield for so many years, but now he was still defeated. He was defeated so completely that he hesitated again and again. Finally, he made the decision and said two words, "Surrender!"
Several generals beside Zhang Yi immediately knelt down and persuaded: "Brother, don't surrender, let us fight this kid."
Wang Xuan shook his head, "There is no hope at all."
After that, he walked down the city wall lonely, led the general behind him to open the city gate, and walked out holding the army's tiger talisman and Jinzhou's city defense seal. Wang Qizhi had been waiting outside for a long time.
After Wang Xuan saw Wang Qi, he immediately knelt down and said: "Wang Xuan, the defeated general, pays homage to His Royal Highness."
Wang Qizhi helped him up and said: "General, there is no need to pay such a courtesy. From now on, we will be a family."
After Wang Xuan stood up, he said: "I haven't truly unified the world yet, so I can only make you the Marquis of Zhaolie for the time being. When the world is unified, I will make you the King of Zhaolie, and I will also give you a fiefdom. It will be hereditary." , and all your descendants can be officials in this dynasty, and if you don’t mind, you can also stay with me."
Hearing this, Wang Xuan was greatly shocked. You must know that as a defeated general, he could not serve as an official in the court. Wang Qizhi's doing so was already a great gift, but he still refused it. He had figured it out now. I have struggled for most of my life and still achieved nothing. Now I have an idle prince for nothing, why not?
"The world belongs to you young people now. I don't want to get involved anymore. Let Yidan follow you from now on! It's also a good way for him to practice."
Erdan pointed at himself and said, "Dad, are you saying you want me to fight with Qi Zhi?"
Wang Xuan glared at him and said, "Isn't it possible?"
Erdan immediately shriveled up and said, "Okay."
Then Wang Xuan looked at the three generals behind him and said: "Generals Guan, Zhang, and Zhao obey orders!"
Hearing this, the three generals immediately knelt down and said: "The last general will obey the order."
"In the future, you must assist Yi Shan and Qi Zhi to gain some fame for yourself."
For the three of them, whether they are assisting Wang Xuan or assisting Yi Shan, they are all members of the same family, so they are naturally willing to accept it. Furthermore, after Er Dan becomes a marquis and worships the king in the future, they will also be able to perform their duties. Adulthood retired.
Wang Qizhi handed the tiger talisman into Erdan's hand and said: "From now on, these 30,000 troops will be handed over to you. Don't let me down."
