The brave ones in battle between the two armies won. Although the Huainan Army occupied the power, they were not prepared enough, and the morale was frequently hit. More importantly, the commanding generals did not have the will to win.

Under the command of Tang Zhijie, the Huainan Army could still withstand the entrance of the city gate. However, under the command of Liu Yongtong, the Huainan Army could not even withstand the less difficult city tower.

Xiao Buyi only said a few words and hit Liu Yongtong's vital point. This man was greedy for merit and profit, of course he was afraid of death. He was even more afraid of death than many people. He fled from the iron cavalry. When he saw Xiao Buyi's heavy reward, he was already shocked. He also saw the soldiers of the Western Liang climbing over the wall.

His first thought was not to defend the city and suppress the Xiliang army. Instead, he thought that this man came to kill him for a hundred taels of gold! Liu Yongtong had this idea and forgot to guard the city. He turned his head and rushed down the city. At this time, there were actually not many people passing the walls of the Xiliang army. If he calmed down, he should have been able to last for a while.

However, sometimes the decision to win or lose is not strength, but the will of the authorities. As soon as Liu Yongtong retreated, the Western Liang army shouted: "Liu Yongtong is dead!"

The Huainan Army, who was still fighting, turned around and looked over. Liu Yongtong was gone. It can be said that it collapsed in an instant.

Everyone gave up guarding the city and rushed down the city together. The Xiliang army easily climbed up the wall and rushed down the city tower. The Xiliang army had tigers as they went down the mountain and rushed out from behind the Huainan army who was guarding the entrance of the city gate. Tang Zhijie almost fainted when he saw this!

Looking back, Liu Yongtong had no idea whereabouts. When he saw the Jianghuai Army who were fleeing all over the place, Tang Zhijie almost greeted Liu Yongtong's eighteen generations of ancestors.

The balance was broken in an instant. Although there were not many troops on the top of the city at the beginning, the attack on the Huainan Army was undoubtedly fatal. Originally, the Huainan Army strangled the city gate and relied on the advantage, but now it has become an enemy from both sides and no longer the power to fight back. Even if Tang Zhijie leads the army very well, he is defeated by a rush back and forth at this moment.

Although Liu Yongtong was defeated, Tang Zhijie still wanted to summon troops to fight again. Relying on the alleys, he could still fight to the death. He defended the city and the Huainan army had long lost their fighting spirit. Tang Zhijie rushed left and right, but there were fewer and fewer people around him. He couldn't help but feel discouraged.

The Xiliang army gathered more and more around him. Knife, axe, hook and fork attacked one after another. Although Tang Zhijie fought hard, he was exhausted. He attacked with one stick. He stretched out his sword and took out his hand with one knife. The Xiliang army hooked his lasso and pulled Tang Zhijie down. Before he could get up, three or four people had already pressed him firmly and tied him up.

When the Huainan Army saw that the chief general was captured, he had no fighting spirit. However, a loud shout came from the city gate. "The King of Xiliang has an order. Those who surrender will not be killed."

The sound was extremely loud and resounded throughout the city tower. Everyone was silent for a moment. Looking back, they saw Xiao Buyi's white horse and iron spear standing in front of the city gate. They were indescribable and majestic.

The Huainan army abandoned their weapons and knelt down and said, "We are willing to surrender."

One person took the lead and knelt down hula. The sound of weapons fighting at the city gate gradually weakened. Only Tang Zhijie struggled hard and glared at Xiao Buyi.

Xiao Buyi's eyes flashed with cold light. He said coldly: "You are Tang Zhijie? Why don't you kneel when you see me?"

Tang Zhijie salivated heavily and cursed angrily: "You are just a traitor. Why should I kneel down to you?"

Xiao Buyi smiled and said, "I want to fight in the east and west, fight in the south and north, just for peace in the world. How can the traitors come to say something? If you surrender to Wang Shichong, you will cause trouble again and disrupt the world. That is the real traitors. If you want to distort right and wrong, it may not be that easy."

Tang Zhijie shouted angrily: "If you want to kill, kill. Why do you have so much nonsense?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the city was silent as if dead. The Xiliang soldiers looked at Tang Zhijie and all had deep hatred in their eyes. You should know that the battle just now was short, but the Xiliang soldiers were also seriously injured. If they met someone leading the army and encountered such resistance, they might massacre the city and vent their anger. All the Xiliang soldiers hated this person. They secretly wanted to have no such person. The Xiliang army had already broken Yongfu City, but there were so many casualties that were missing.

Xiao Buyi's eyes swept across his subordinates' faces. He stared at Tang Zhijie for a long time and said, "Put out Tang Zhijie and behead him to show his head to the public. He serves as a warning to others!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Western Liang army was obviously excited. Xiao Buyi was somewhat helpless. Because no matter how he looked at it, Tang Zhijie was a loyal minister. It was a pity to kill him. But he could no longer stop killing him.

A soldier had already stepped forward and pulled Tang Zhijie away. Tang Zhijie knew that he would die. Instead, he calmed down. After a moment, the soldier presented a bloody head. Xiao Buyi looked at him and waved his hand and said, "Hang out and show it to the public."

At this time, the Xiliang army began to enter the city in sequence and control the military and civilians in Yongfu City.

The Huainan army was panicked, but the orders of the King of Xiliang were conveyed in turn. They only said that those who surrendered would not be killed. The Huainan army slowly calmed down and surrendered. Of course, there were stubborn soldiers who fought to the death to resist. How to resist the bravery of the Xiliang army.

The King of Xiliang said that those who surrendered would not be killed, but if they resisted, they would not forgive them!

The rest of the matter was taken over by the other generals. They were well organized and Xiao Buyi asked him about it. Xiao Buyi climbed the city and looked into the distance. After a long time, he was speechless.

Lu Laosan arrived in a hurry and saw Xiao Buyi silently. He whispered: "Report to the King of Xiliang. The women and children he found were not injured or killed. They have all been properly placed."

Xiao Buyi turned around and smiled. "Lu Lao San. You are doing well."

Lu Laosan smiled. "If it weren't for the Xiliang King's trick, what's the use of me doing well? Xiliang King. Where will we attack next?"

Xiao Buyi said for a while: "Haughtiness is not achieved. The soldiers are tired. Many methods will not work if they use them once. In fact, I am not sure whether they can tempt them out of the city this time. I am not sure if it is lucky. After doing it once, you should have a rest. Because luck cannot always follow you." He looked at the blood on the top of the city and the corpse at the city gate. He was speechless for a long time.

Lu Laosan thought about the meaning of Xiao Buyi. After a long time, he said, "Tang Zhijie is also a man."

Xiao Buyi said indifferently: "Sometimes, men also want to kill one of them. Or they can prevent more people from resisting."

"Maybe it will arouse more people's resistance?" Lu Laosan said seriously: "Tang Zhijie is very loyal to Wang Shichong. But I heard that he is also good to the people..."

Xiao Buyi understood what he meant. "You mean. Shouldn't I behead him and show it to the public?"

Lu Laosan hesitated and said, "King of Xiliang. I am a rough man. I have little study. Many things are just about saying whatever I think. Don't be surprised."

Xiao Buyi shook his head and said, "How could it be. The third brother. You said this to me. I am actually very happy. In fact, in the eyes of many people, I, Xiao Buyi, is just a horse vendor. I am the King of Xiliang who is so powerful in the world. But in the eyes of some people, I may still be inferior to Shen Faxing and Wang Shichong."

"You are much better than them." Lu Laosan said hurriedly.

Xiao Buyi said: "You have been with me for a long time. Of course I think so. But Li Yuan, Dou Jiande, and Wang Shichong's subordinates, of course I don't think so. Tang Zhijie is good. But it's like a piece of rotten meat in a wound. Although it will hurt if you dig it, this is the way to do it once and for all."

Lu Laosan smiled bitterly and said, "What you said makes sense. Maybe the environment has changed and the way of dealing with things will also change. In the past, you will find a way to conquer him. But at this moment, you have changed another way."

Xiao Buyi said coldly: "One time, another time. I will only use the fastest way to stabilize. Because the world is tired! A person like Tang Zhijie has caused me heavy losses. How can I convince the public if I don't kill him? I won't kill him. I'm sorry for the soldiers who died in the siege this time!"

He sighed softly and looked far away. Under the city tower, a soldier pushed someone forward. The man was embarrassed. His face was black and gray, and his eyes were full of fear. It was Liu Yongtong.

After the Xiliang army invaded Yongfu City, it surrendered on the one hand and appeased the people on the other hand. There was another group of people who chased and killed Liu Yongtong.

However, they captured Liu Yongtong alive and did not kill him. They also brought Liu Yongtong to Xiao Buyi.

Some people are obviously more useful than killing with one knife.

Xiao Buyi ignored Liu Yongtong and asked seriously: "Who was the first to attack the city just now?"

The soldiers turned their heads and looked at one person. The man was strong and covered in blood. I don’t know if it was his own or the enemy’s blood. He had bandages wrapped around his arms and blood marks on his forehead. The wound had not yet condensed.

Seeing everyone looking at him, the man felt a little embarrassed and said, "I saw that my brothers were killed and injured. I was anxious and charged forward. I didn't pay attention to whether I would be the first to enter the city."

Everyone said in unison: "You didn't pay attention, but we saw it clearly."

The man felt grateful on his face. "In fact, it doesn't matter who is the first to attack the city. It is crucial to win this battle as soon as possible." He wanted to say something but stopped. Obviously, he had nothing to say.

Xiao Buyi sighed: "If you have the same idea as you, why worry about the injustice in the world? I don't know your name yet."

The man said respectfully: "The army leader of the subordinate Rejifeng."

Xiao Buyi knew that the military leader had a very low position. He was just commanding dozens of soldiers. He asked again: "Who caught Liu Yongtong?"

"It's also Rejifeng." Everyone said in unison.

Xiao Buyi smiled and said, "Rejifeng. You have done a good job. From today on, you are no longer the head of the army. You are the general of Yang Weilang! As for the hundred taels of gold, you will arrive in three days."

Everyone cheered. Although there was no reward, they were happy for their brothers. At least the reward and punishment of the King of Xiliang was clear. Follow the King of Xiliang. As long as they fought bravely, they would not worry about not having any chance of promotion. Lei Jifeng hurriedly knelt down and said, "Thank you, Xiliang."

"Where is the marching room?" Xiao Buyi said again.

The marching room stepped forward and said, "I am here."

"Today, all the soldiers who attacked the city will remember one merit. They will pay the deceased family members three years of salary before their death. They will be exempted from taxes for twenty years. Today, those who have been committed to attacking the city will receive a salary of three months." Xiao Buyi ordered.

The marching record room said, "I know. It should be dealt with as soon as possible."

This time, the city knelt down one after another and said in unison: "Thank you, King Xiliang!"

Xiao Buyi's reward was extremely generous. At this time, the benefits of valuing business were fully visible. There were very few people in the world who could reward warriors as much as him without relying on robbing the people.

After Xiao Buyi finished the reward, he looked at Liu Yongtong: "Liu Yongtong. Do you know how many Western Liang warriors died here in this battle?"

Liu Yongtong was trembling all over. "I... don't know."

"Do you know that these people are born and die. They just want peace in the world and happiness in their families?" Xiao Buyi asked again.

Liu Yongtong said in a trembling voice: "The Iron Cavalry of Xiliang is a brave man in the world. The villain overestimates himself and wants to fight against the King of Xiliang. He is really a very evil crime. Please spare my life."

Xiao Buyi sneered. "Give me a reason to spare my life?"

Liu Yongtong's sweat beads dripped one by one, but he couldn't find any reason.

"Since that's the case..." Xiao Buyi waved his hand. "Come on, let's push Liu Yongtong out..."

"King of Xiliang. Wait." Liu Yongtong hurriedly shouted: "I found a reason."

"What's the reason?" Xiao Buyi smiled strangely.

Liu Yongtong looked around. "Please ask the King of Xiliang to retreat."

"Bold." Lu Laosan shouted: "Who do you think you are?"

Liu Yongtong's face was flushed in an anxious mood. "I'm just afraid that the news will be leaked. I can't do it anymore."

Xiao Buyi thought about it and ordered the soldiers to retreat. The close-fitting guards remained not far away. Then he said, "You can say it."

Liu Yongtong swallowed with difficulty. "The villain is not talented, but he still knows Sun Shixiao, the guardian of Xuyi City in the north of Yongfu City. The villain has a good relationship with him. He knows that the King of Xiliang will not kill the surrendered general. He is willing to persuade him to surrender. If he surrenders, the King of Xiliang will not have to move one soldier or another. It is believed that he can make up for the villain's fault."

Xiao Buyi pondered for a long time. "How sure are you?"

Liu Yongtong said nodded: "Even if you are 50% sure, it must be worth a try. If it fails, it will be not too late for the King of Xiliang to kill the villain."

He bowed his head and just wanted to survive. Xiao Buyi finally nodded and said, "Okay. If you can persuade Sun Shixiao to surrender, I can not only consider mercy on your life, but also think about assigning you an official."

Liu Yongtong smiled bitterly and said, "The villain dares not make such extravagant requests. He just wants to devote himself to his whole life and die."

After Liu Yongtong was taken away, Xiao Buyi walked down the city tower and had already informed Li Jing of the news. He believed that Li Jing would bring his troops to come tomorrow.

They won two cities in a row within a few days, and with Liu Yongtong's help, they were very likely to win another city. From the perspective of the domain, they had controlled one-third of Jiangdu's soil.

Yongfu City has changed hands. The city is as quiet as death. The Huainan army has been placed in one place. The people dare not go out. The streets and alleys are full of soldiers from Xiliang.

Xiao Buyi went straight to Tang Zhijie's mansion. He occupied Yongfu and requisitioned Tang Zhijie's mansion to rest. Although he controlled the overall situation, the guards did not dare to be careless. There were guards of the Western Liang warriors in front of him and behind him.

Tang Zhijie's mansion had been searched thoroughly. The alleys outside the courtyard and the garden inside the courtyard were guarded by personal guards.

Xiao Buyi knew that the moment he entered the Tang Mansion, he was at least safe. He no longer had to tighten his nerves. He turned his head and looked at the person beside him. He smiled and said, "How do you feel tonight?"

The man said, "It doesn't feel good."

Xiao Buyi frowned and asked, "Why? Is it because of too much blood?"
To be continued...