Li Dingguo was stunned for a moment after hearing this. He didn't expect Duke Xingguo opposite to comment on him like this. And the mention of Li Laiheng also moved his heart.
After hearing this, his other personal guards all stared at him to see how he would reply.
But when they saw that Li Dingguo didn't answer, they all looked at each other.
They can be selected as personal guards by Li Dingguo, of course, they have similar views to Li Dingguo. During these times, affected by the public opinion propaganda of the imperial court, they were actually a little shaken.
At this time, they saw that their companions who had been together day and night had already defected to the imperial court, and the general was obviously a little moved, but he had not made up his mind. When they looked at each other, it was obvious that no one actually wanted to be a thief.
Although they all had official positions as Li Dingguo's bodyguards, after all, Li Dingguo was one of Zhang Xianzhong's four adopted sons. If Zhang Xianzhong's troops had the hope of creating an empire through successive battles and victories, perhaps they would be unlikely to waver.
However, now under the encirclement and suppression by the imperial army, there is no hope at all. What can be seen is the elite of the imperial army and the generous treatment of the imperial army. In this way, Zhang Xianzhong's high-ranking officials and generous salaries are just like flowers in the mirror, which is not realistic at all.
If the imperial officers and soldiers surrendered, it can be heard from what the companion said just now that Duke Xingguo valued Li Dingguo very much, and he used Li Laiheng's title as a hint.
As people around Li Dingguo, they certainly knew that Li Dingguo's abilities were definitely no worse than that of Li Laiheng. Therefore, if you can follow Li Dingguo to the imperial court, you may be able to follow Li Dingguo and make meritorious service in the future, and one day you will be able to honor your ancestors and return to your hometown in glory.
Thinking of this, another bodyguard immediately said tentatively: "The Duke actually values the general so much, why don't you abandon the secret and turn to the light?"
Hearing this, the guard holding Li Dingguo's horse was a little surprised. He turned his head and glanced at him, thinking to himself, he didn't expect there was an internal agent like him!
Li Dingguo listened and looked around, feeling even more shocked. He couldn't help but ask, "You are actually a member of the imperial court already?"
"No!" After hearing this, the guard immediately denied, "I just don't want to be a thief anymore!"
Hearing this, other guards also started talking.
"General, we will definitely not be able to defeat the imperial officers and soldiers led by Duke Xingguo. Why should we go to a dead end?"
"Yes, the imperial court is no longer the original imperial court, and rebellion is not the only path we can take. The Duke values the general so much, why not surrender!"
"General, do you want to let the people continue to suffer from military disasters? You are good to the people, but what about other people, are they merciless? How many people have lost their lives because of us?"
"..."
Seeing this scene, Li Dingguo really knew that his military morale was completely gone. He had only suppressed it before, but now it was exposed when he was attacked by the imperial army.
Under such circumstances, how could it be possible to defeat the imperial officers and soldiers!
In fact, he is not! In fact, after hearing the news from the other side, he didn't want to fight. However, he was one of Zhang Xianzhong's four adopted sons. He was grateful to Zhang Xianzhong, so he suppressed the bad thoughts that came up in his mind.
However, he really did not expect that all his personal guards were bribed by the imperial court, and that Duke Xingguo paid even more attention to him, which was why he did not refuse just now.
At this time, he was still a little torn in his heart, hesitating between surrendering to the court, bringing peace to the world as soon as possible, and repaying Zhang Xianzhong with his death.
After a while, they saw a group of imperial officers and soldiers under the banner of "Zhou", and they quickly came towards the Chinese military tent and killed them.
In other words, it can't be considered as killing. Because not many people resisted at all, they all dropped their weapons and surrendered when they saw the officers and soldiers coming.
Seeing this scene, the guard holding Li Dingguo's horse suddenly shouted over there: "Uncle Zhongzhen, our general is willing to surrender!"
Upon hearing this, the other guards shouted: "Uncle Zhongzhen, our general is willing to surrender!"
"..." Li Dingguo was dumbfounded, thinking to himself, when did I agree?
When he came back to his senses, he wanted to take back control of the horse head, but the guard not only held on tightly, but also said to him: "The Duke also said that the general must be loyal and loyal to the people of the world. Which is more important, your loyalty or your loyalty to one person?"
Upon hearing this, Li Dingguo held back again. This was the first time he heard this statement.
If Duke Xingguo had asked him whether loyalty to Emperor Chongzhen or loyalty to Zhang Xianzhong was more important, he would definitely choose Zhang Xianzhong. However, what was mentioned at this time was his loyalty to the people of the Ming Dynasty all over the world. This statement was a bit shocking to him.
In fact, Li Dingguo was already a little moved. Otherwise, he really wanted to leave. In this case, he would definitely get it and kill the personal guard who, to him, betrayed him. But he didn't!
At this time, thinking about being loyal to the people all over the world, he hesitated again.
After such a delay, Zhou Yuji led the army to kill him. Seeing this scene here, Zhou Yuji shouted loudly: "Li Dingguo, the Duke has repeatedly praised you for your loyalty, justice and kindness. When I saw you today, it was true. I don't want to commit murder again. In the future, I will definitely be able to make contributions to the imperial court and benefit the people."
After saying that, he ignored Li Dingguo and continued to kill him in the back camp and in the direction of Wuchang Mansion.
Li Dingguo was dumbfounded again, not for anything else, but because his current name was actually Zhang Dingguo. As for his real surname, no one else knew. Because Zhang Xianzhong selected him from the army as his adopted son since he was a child, he changed his surname very early.
Therefore, he was very shocked. Why did Duke Xingguo across the street know that his surname was Li? From this we can see how much effort Duke Xing Guo put into him before he found out that his real surname was Li!
Of course he didn't know, he actually said it himself.
Seeing that the imperial officers and soldiers ignored him and walked away from him, it was obvious that they also trusted him. Looking at this scene, Li Dingguo suddenly sighed.
At this moment, in this scene, he had only one way to go.
So, he turned over and dismounted, took off his helmet in his hand, thought for a moment, took off his saber, handed it to the guard who was holding his horse's head and said, "Take me to see the Duke!"
The guard was overjoyed when he heard this. Previous news there said that as long as he could stop Li Dingguo and persuade him to surrender, it would be a great achievement. Therefore, he stepped forward to stop Li Dingguo, which was at great risk to his life.
However, he was overjoyed to succeed at this time. He immediately took Li Dingguo's saber, and then said with an excited smile: "Don't worry, general. The Duke will be very happy to hear that the general abandoned the secret and turned to the bright side!"
In this regard, Li Dingguo is not that naive. Many of his previous statements should be because he is the commander-in-chief of the army.
After all, he is a thief, one of many thieves; and the man opposite him is the most powerful Duke of Xingguo in the Ming Dynasty. There are many generals under his command, and it is not like he is missing one.
Now that he has surrendered, that's probably about it.
However, he did not refute this statement. He just smiled slightly bitterly and did not speak.
About half an hour later, all the bandits on the other side of the Ba River lost their weapons and sat on the ground talking. Then groups of imperial officers and soldiers were collecting the weapons on the ground and giving them to the bandits sitting on the ground. Registration, the order is not to say orderly, but there is no panic like other defeats.
Li Dingguo was also taken to the imperial camp on the other side to meet Duke Xingguo.
It can be seen that Li Dingguo is a little downcast.
Thinking about it, he probably had never thought of such a day before. It's strange that my mood can feel better under such circumstances.
But when he first entered the camp gate, he suddenly saw a lot of movement in front of him, so he looked up.
As a result, he saw that there were actually a large number of Jin Yiwei surrounded by some people.
In this military camp, surrounded by Jinyi guards, there was only one person, Duke Xingguo.
But how could Duke Xingguo come out? You can't be here to greet yourself, right?
Li Dingguo was stunned when he saw this. Subconsciously, he turned his head and looked back, wondering if there was some big shot coming behind him that would require Duke Xingguo to greet him personally.
However, when I turned around to look, I didn't see any big shots coming at all. It could even be said that on this road leading to the camp gate, apart from them entering the camp gate, there were only people going out?
Could it be that the big shot hasn't arrived yet, so Duke Xingguo has to go to the camp gate to greet him?
At this time, Li Dingguo was not so arrogant. Even if he was Zhang Xianzhong's adopted son, the commander of the army in Huangzhou Prefecture would ask Duke Xingguo to greet him personally!
You must know that Duke Xingguo is a person who is inferior to one person and is worth more than ten thousand people. It can be said that in today's world, there are many people who send people out to welcome Duke Xingguo, but on the other hand, no one really has this qualification.
After just thinking about it for a while, a young man in a python suit, surrounded by Jin Yiwei, was getting closer and closer to Li Dingguo.
Li Dingguo turned around and saw it, and quickly stepped aside, not daring to block the way.
Naturally, his personal guards and the Ming army soldiers who came to guard them also followed his actions and retreated to the roadside. Because they had the same idea as Li Dingguo, they thought that Duke Xingguo was going to leave the camp.
When Zhang Mingwei saw this scene, he couldn't help but feel funny in his heart, thinking: Just because of everything you have done in the original history, it is worthy of me to welcome you once.
With this thought in his mind, he came to stand in front of Li Dingguo, smiled and said, "In person, is it General Li Dingguo?"
