Fang Xuanling followed Xu Yannian into the inner hall, the two sat down separately, and Shen Guang stood behind Fang Xuanling, Xu Yannian suddenly felt an invisible pressure, so he hurriedly smiled and said, "General Shen, please sit down too!" ”

Fang Xuanling looked back and smiled: "Since Xu Yuanjun is so polite, you can sit down!" ”

Shen Guang nodded, and sat down under Fang Xuanling, his task was not to participate in the negotiations, but to threaten Xu Yannian when he refused to give in, of course, if Xu Yannian was very obedient and cooperative, then there was no need for him to make a move.

Fang Xuanling said unhurriedly: "I don't know the battle situation in Pengcheng County, how much does Xu Yuanjun know?" ”

"I heard that Meng Haigong retreated in the direction of Qingzhou, and I was lonely in Donghai County, and I only knew about these by listening to the deserters, I don't know what the latest battle situation is now?" Xu Yannian replied cautiously.

"It seems that Xu Zhijun's news is a little behind, four days ago, my general has led a large army to wipe out Meng Haigong in Liuxian County, Meng Haigong and his son escaped, but Han Zhishui was executed, Pengcheng County was also conquered by Yang Dashuai, and Meng Qigui led the remnants of the army to flee in a hurry in the direction of Qian County."

Xu Yannian was dumbfounded when he heard this, is Meng Haigong finished like this?

Fang Xuanling smiled again: "There is still news to tell the envoy that General Wei Chi has led 5,000 troops into Donghai County and will arrive in Qishan County tomorrow at the latest. ”

This news made Xu Yannian unable to sit still any longer, so he stood up in shock, Fang Xuanling said lightly: "Did this news surprise Xu Yuanjun?" ”

Xu Yannian realized that he had lost his temper, he hurriedly sat down again, wiped the cold sweat on his forehead with his sleeve and said, "I'm just so happy that Meng Haigong is finally finished, and Donghai County can finally return to the imperial court." ”

"Yes! Donghai County is about to return to the imperial court, but how does Xu Envoy plan to explain to the imperial court? ”

"I have a hard time with that. In order to protect the people, I have to deal with the bandits, I think the court should be able to understand" Xu Yannian wiped a cold sweat like beans on his forehead again, he spoke incoherently, and he couldn't go on anymore.

"In order to protect the people, I also took the cloth and grain from the official treasury. Xu Juncheng, it's hard for you to explain to the imperial court! ”

After speaking, Fang Xuanling threw a scroll of account books to him, "This is a record of cloth, there are 5,000 horses missing, but we found these 5,000 pieces of cloth in the envoy's other house, and there is also food, so don't say that we are framing you." ”

Xu Yannian's face turned pale, and what he was most afraid of finally happened. He sat in his seat like five thunderbolts, his mind was blank, but he heard Fang Xuanling's words clearly, "Xu Yuanjun, serving the bandits and stealing the property and food of the official warehouse is a big crime of stealing all over the house!" ’

After all, Xu Yannian has been in officialdom for a long time. He quickly reacted, if Fang Xuanling really wanted to arrest him. He will not say these words, he must have a purpose.

Xu Yannian seemed to have grasped a life-saving straw, and said in a trembling voice: "I implore Master Fang to show the lower officials a clear path." ”

At this time, Fang Xuanling took out a confession and put it in front of Xu Yannian, "Xu Yuanjun signed it." And press the mudra and nothing will happen. ”

Xu Yannian read the confession once, and he knew in his heart that if he signed it, it would be equivalent to an iron chain around his neck forever. "This, this" he didn't know what to do.

Shen Guang next to him stood up and said coldly: "It seems that it is necessary for me to let the people of the whole city visit Xu Juncheng's other house, I will go!" ”

"Don't!" Xu Yannian was suddenly paralyzed with fright.

"General Shen, please stay, let me persuade Xu Envoy again."

Fang Xuanling smiled at Xu Yannian unhurriedly: "Sign it, you are our person, Zhang Shuai will not only help you get rid of your guilt, but also find a way to promote you as the Taishou of Donghai County, Xu Yuanjun is an understanding person, you should know that we don't want to embarrass you, but hope that everyone will cooperate happily." ”

Xu Yannian bowed his head and said nothing, he was already a little tempted, Fang Xuanling saw that his mind was moved, so he smiled and said, "Then Xu Taishou think about it!" Answer me early tomorrow morning before the army enters the city, and I take my leave. ”

Fang Xuanling deliberately bit the word 'Taishou' very hard, he gave Shen Guang a look, the two got up and left, just under the steps, Xu Yannian suddenly chased after him and said, "Master Fang, please stay!" ”

He finally figured it out, if he got away with it and could become the Taishou of Donghai County, it would not be a bad thing to listen to Zhang Xuan's words, there were more advantages and fewer disadvantages.

"Okay, I'll sign it now!"

Xu Yannian finally made up his mind, he bit his finger violently, and put his handprint on the confession.

Fang Xuanling showed a smile on his face, which meant that they controlled Donghai County, and the next step was to get through Yu Shiji's relationship and appoint Xu Yannian as the Taishou of Donghai County

The speed of Wei Chigong's march was still beyond Fang Xuanling's expectations, and that night, Wei Chigong led an army of 5,000 troops to arrive in Qishan County, and Xu Yannian opened the city gate to welcome the Sui army into the city.

But entering the county does not mean that you will take Donghai County, a special feature of Donghai County is that it also has a large island outside the mainland, and there are 3,000 garrisons of Meng Haigong on the big island.

"There is a big mountain in the north and south of Donghai Island, the north mountain is called Yulin Mountain, the south mountain is called Xie Lu Mountain, Donghai County is under Xie Lu Mountain, you can clearly see it across the strait, there is no big ship at present, you can only rely on fishing boats to land on East China Sea Island"

In the lobby, Xu Yannian was introducing the situation of Donghai Island to everyone, and he saw that everyone was listening attentively, and continued: "At present, there are three thousand garrisons of Meng Haigong on Donghai Island, and the guard is called Wang Zongping, who is from Qishan County——"

Speaking of this, Fang Xuanling interrupted him and asked, "Does this Wang Zongping have any other family members in Qishan County?" ”

"His father and eldest brother are both in Qishan County."

Xu Yannian understood what Fang Xuanling meant, and hurriedly said: "He is Meng Haigong's hardcore confidant, I'm afraid he won't surrender, even if he threatens his father, it's useless." ”

Fang Xuanling pondered for a moment and asked, "How many people and how much grain are there on Donghai Island, does Xu Yuanjun know?" ”

"It is estimated that there is still a lot of food, but the population is basically gone, Meng Haigong moved all the population of Donghai Island to our Qishan County, the county seat of the island is an empty city, with only 3,000 garrisons."

Fang Xuanling glanced at Yu Chi Gong, "Does General Wei Chi want to attack hard, or do you want to take it?" ”

Wei Chigong said with a smile: "When I set off, the general told me to listen to the arrangements of the military division, and the military division decides!" ”

After a pause, Wei Chigong said again: "In addition, the general asked me to bring several of Meng Haigong's personal soldiers, and they can tell this Wang Zongping about the battle situation in Liuxian County." ”

"Just what I want!"

Fang Xuanling nodded happily and said to Xu Yannian: "Please ask Xu Yuanjun to find Wang Zongping's eldest brother, I will write a letter and ask him to bring it to Wang Zongping to see if this Wang Zongping can accept my conditions." ”

The skin does not exist, Mao will not be attached, Meng Haigong has been defeated and fled, and his generals have no intention of defending Donghai Island, Wang Zongping finally accepted Fang Xuanling's request to hand over Donghai Island, but he put forward three conditions, first, release his father and brother; second, he would not surrender to the Sui army, allowing him to lead his army out of Donghai County; Thirdly, he was to take all three thousand soldiers with him.

Fang Xuanling agreed to the first two conditions, but the two sides disagreed on the third condition, Fang Xuanling resolutely disagreed with the departure of 3,000 people, but after only two days of stalemate, Wang Zongping compromised and proposed that the soldiers follow voluntarily.

It's not that he is willing to admit defeat, but the news of the demise of Meng Haigong's army has spread throughout the three armies, and most of the soldiers are unwilling to follow Wang Zongping away.

Seeing that the soldiers' mutiny was imminent, Wang Zongping had no choice but to accept Fang Xuanling's plan.

In the end, Wang Zongping led less than 300 soldiers who were willing to follow Meng Haigong out of Donghai County and went to Qian County to join Meng Haigong, Wang Zongping knew that Meng Haigong had a third lair in Qian County.

Three days later, Zhang Xuan led a large army into Donghai County, in fact, Zhang Xuan was most interested in Donghai Island, the area was large enough, and the mainland was across the strait, and the mountain was high and the emperor was far away, and Donghai County itself was sparsely populated and relatively barren, compared to Pengcheng County and Xiapi County, it was not valued by the imperial court at all, which was an opportunity for him to carry out strategic layout.

The key is to control the officials of Donghai County, and Xu Yannian is the first to bear the brunt.

Zhang Xuan led the army to arrive in Qishan County, and Fang Xuanling led a group of officials to welcome Zhang Xuan's arrival in front of the city gate, "The subordinates lived up to the general's expectations and successfully completed the task!" ”

"The military advisor has worked hard!"

Zhang Xuan turned over and dismounted, stepped forward and shook Fang Xuanling's shoulder hard, the two looked at each other and smiled, there was no need to say a lot of words, they already knew it in their hearts.

At this time, Fang Xuanling pulled Xu Yannian over and introduced with a smile: "This is Xu Juncheng, thanks to him this time, we can completely eliminate the remaining bandits in Donghai County." ”

Xu Yannian was ashamed in his heart, and hurriedly bowed down to salute, "I have heard the general's prestige for a long time, and when I see it today, it is enough to comfort my life!" ”

Zhang Xuan was funny in his heart, was he so important to him? He returned the salute and smiled gently: "Xu Juncheng cherishes the imperial court, secretly assists the Sui army, and makes great contributions to the recovery of Donghai County. ”

Xu Yannian was overjoyed and hurriedly said, "I am willing to serve the general!" ”

Zhang Xuan smiled, it seems that Fang Xuanling has done a good job, and has completely controlled this Xu Yannian, laying a solid foundation for the implementation of the follow-up plan.

At this time, Xu Yannian introduced other officials to Zhang Xuan one by one, and everyone behaved extremely stiffly, they knew in their hearts that after serving Li Zitong and Meng Haigong for so many years, the key to whether they could get away with the crime was on this Zhang Xuan.

Everyone hugged Zhang Xuan and walked towards the county seat, and at this time, Zhang Xuan asked Fang Xuanling, "Where are Wei Chi and Shen Guang?" ”

"They're all on the East Sea Island!"

Zhang Xuan smiled happily: "Since I can go to the island, I also want to go and have a look." (To be continued.) )