"Surrender, this time?" The corners of Liu Chengyou's mouth only curled slightly, and he moved his fingers towards Zhang Yanwei and the others, and ordered: "The morale of the soldiers will be rested, and the enemy will know the current affairs, and it will also prevent our army from making further losses." You go and deal with it, control the whole city of Fuyang, and put an end to all accidents! ”

......After a pause, Liu Chengyou added: "The situation in the city is a little strange, investigate it clearly!" ”

"Yes!"

Liu Chengyou did have some doubts in his heart. When the Longqi army and the Khitans were fighting fiercely, the reaction of the defenders in Fuyang City was too strange, even if the Gao Tang Dynasty had few soldiers, they did not completely stand still and retreat from beginning to end.

As it turned out, it was not a fraudulent surrender, and the defenders in Fuyang City surrendered unreservedly, discarding their weapons and unloading their armor, without any abnormal movement. However, it was not the defensive envoy Gao Tangying who led the crowd to surrender, but a general named Wang Jihong. As for Gao Tangying, his head has been cut off.

Stationed in the county seat, Liu Chengyou inspected the camps and pacified the soldiers before meeting this person in the yatang. At first glance, he is a rough person, he looks ordinary, but he gives people a low-key feeling, with a cautious smile on his face, and he is very humble in the face of Liu Chengyou.

There is no joy or evil for this person, but after all, he took the initiative to take refuge and surrendered to the city, Liu Chengyou still comforted and expressed his appreciation. After nearly two months of experience after sending troops, Liu Chengyou had a relatively clear understanding of the rapid seizure of a stable country, which was nothing more than the words "recruit and surrender and accept rebellion".

"Let's talk about it, what's going on with this Wang Jihong, who is it?" After calmly letting him retreat, Liu Chengyou asked directly.

After glancing at each other, Xiang Xun got up and reported to Liu Chengyou: "Wang Jihong is a thief, a pawn for officials, and he is also from the army. Last year, he served in the forbidden army and served as the commander of Fengguo. After the Khitan entered Bian, he surrendered with the crowd and was taken under Gao Tangying. ”

Xiang Xun's work efficiency is very high, and in a short period of time, he has already investigated the situation between Wang Jihong and Fuyang clearly: "According to the inquiries of his subordinates, Gao Tangying treats Wang Jihong quite well, his mother and his son, and he tries his best to win over, rely on relatives, lose money to soldiers, and have no suspicions. ”

"Today, when our army was fighting fiercely with Yelu Jieli, Gao Tangying intended to lead the army out of the city to help in the battle, but was dissuaded by Wang Jihong. After the victory of our army, his people united with several commanders to kill Gao Tangying and surrender the whole city! ”

After listening to Xiang Xun's narration, Liu Chengyou shrugged his eyebrows slightly, and said lightly: "As you said, Gao Tangying treated Wang Jihong so well, but what this person did was ungrateful!" ”

Hearing this, Xiang Xun nodded, with obvious contempt in his eyes: "Fang Cai, the humble position once asked him about this!" ”

"How did he answer?" Liu Chengyou was a little interested.

His tone was full of disdain, and Xiang Xun said: "He said that he was originally a villain, if he didn't take advantage of the situation, judge the situation, seek wealth and wealth, and save his life, I am afraid it will be difficult to achieve his ambition." This person said this, there is simply no trace of gratitude, shame! ”

"This person, although his virtue is shameful, his words and deeds are not false!" Liu Chengyou didn't have as much contempt as Xiang Xun on his face, and commented calmly.

"What a villain!" Guo Rong also echoed at this time.

"It's really a villain!" Liu Chengyou nodded, and then sighed: "Wang Jihong is an enemy of the Gao family, and he is lonely in the country and the army, but he has merit after all......"

Liu Chengyou said this, and everyone in the hall was silent, especially Guo Rong and Xiang Xun, both of whom were thoughtful. Obviously, Liu Chengyou's mentality at this time has been extraordinarily peaceful, and he has a very clear view of the problem.

He thought of the experience of facing Wang Shouen in the party that day, and after listening to Xiang Xun's description, Liu Chengyou was absolutely contemptuous of this Wang Jihong, but he didn't mean to react because of his likes and dislikes.

There seems to be such a voice echoing in his head: Even people like Wang Jihong can tolerate and treat kindly, because of merit and reward, who in the world can't be treated well?

Wang Jihong's matter is just a small episode after all, and after mentioning it a little and solving the confusion, it's just that.

At night, Guo Rong and Xiang Xun jointly met with him.

"Your Highness!" Obviously hesitating, Guo Rong called out in a deliberate tone.

Noticing Guo Rong's performance, Liu Chengyou waved his hand directly: "Speak out!" ”

Seeing this, Guo Rong did not pretend to be a gesture, took a breath lightly, and arched his hand and said: "The last general thinks that it is a foregone conclusion that Yelude will return to the Khitan in the north, and it is really unnecessary for our army to follow behind, and it will not make any benefits, and the risk is very high. ”

"In the first battle of Fuyang, although he defeated the Khitan in a dangerous way, it was also thanks to the slow battle of the Liao generals. After this battle, I am afraid that we will not find such an opportunity again. If we continue to follow, our army will have no way back, and I am afraid that we will be in danger! ”

In the middle of his words, Guo Rong almost expressed his thoughts and concerns, Liu Chengyou glanced at him and asked, "In your opinion?" ”

Guo Rong obviously had a draft, and replied directly: "In the Central Plains, it is only a matter of time before His Majesty personally mentions the army to the south and return the two capitals. On the contrary, in Hebei Prefectures, the power of the Khitans is still strong! ”

"At this time, His Royal Highness no longer needs to stare at Yelu Deguang, who is destined to return the Khitan, he should change the direction of the attack, attack the prefectures and counties, unite the old ministers, generals, and volunteers of Hebei Daozhou to attack the Khitan together, and prepare for him to welcome the army of the Central Plains to the north, completely expel the Khitan forces, and make ......preparations for Hebei."

After listening to Guo Rongjin's words, Liu Chengyou didn't speak, and glanced at Xiang Xun: "What do you think?" ”

Now these two people have basically become Liu Chengyou's confidants, and they basically discuss major matters with them, and the two dare to speak boldly.

Asking Liu Chengyou himself, Xiang Xun's eyes glanced back and forth between him and Guo Rong, and calmly replied: "My subordinates think that General Guo's words are reasonable. Although our army's combat strength is strong, it is not enough after all, and it is difficult to pose a big threat to Yerod's tens of thousands of cavalry after all. On the contrary, if it is entangled for a long time, it will be dangerous! ”

"According to the opinion of his subordinates, after the defeat of Yelu Jieli, the Liao army's vigilance against us will be raised to the highest. Now, it's time to change your mind......"

Obviously, Xiang Xun and Guo Rong have the same opinion.

His eyes wandered around the two twice, Liu Chengyou was silent, lowered his head and thought for a while, and sighed faintly. Of course, Liu Chengyou knows that the suggestions of the two are reasonable. With the strength of the Longqi Army, it is really a bit beyond the power of the army to defeat Yelu Deguang's return to the north.

In the current situation, the most suitable thing to do is to unite all forces, spread the influence of the new dynasty, and strengthen itself while fighting the Khitan.

Liu Chengyou knew it in his heart, but ......

Seeing Liu Chengyou's contemplative appearance, Guo Rong and Xiang Xun were surprised, with their impression and understanding of Liu Chengyou, it shouldn't be like this.

After pondering for a while, Liu Chengyou finally spoke, his eyes were clear, and his tone was firm: "Yelu Deguang wants to return to the country, and he should be a 'gift' to leave the country!" ”

"Your Highness!" Hearing this, Guo Rong was a little stunned, and immediately gave up his hand, wanting to persuade again.

Liu Chengyou didn't give him this opportunity, and said very decisively: "Determination has been made!" The herald, Han Tong and Luo Yanpu closely pursued the Khitan military situation, and Lone then led the army and continued to march north! ”

Liu Chengyou's stubbornness surprised Guo and Xiangda, and they couldn't help but have a headache. Liu Chengyou, who has always listened to people's words, but why is this time?

Liu Chengyou, naturally, had no way to explain to them, so he could only look forward to it secretly.

Sometimes, he's steady. But sometimes, he's willing to take risks!