Chapter 1223: Persuade to surrender, centrifugal(1/2)
Changzi County of Shangdang County is located on the southwest side of Shangdang Basin. It is one of the main transportation routes from the Three Rivers in the Central Plains to Bingzhou.
There is Fajiu Mountain in the west of Changzi County, which is the birthplace of the famous myth and legend "Jingwei Reclamation".
There is Yangtou Mountain in the south of the county, where the ancestor Yan Emperor tasted various herbs, obtained golden harvests, and taught the people farming.
Since Danzhu, the eldest son of Emperor Yao, one of the five ancient emperors, was granted the name of the county, it has always been the core of the Shangdang Basin.
After Qin unified the world, it was divided into thirty-six counties. Shangdang County was one of the thirty-six counties, and the county was governed by the eldest son.
The Han Dynasty inherited the Qin system, and for the past four hundred years, the eldest son has always been the governor of Shangdang County.
It was not until after Dong Zhuo's Rebellion that Shangdang County was moved to Huguan.
In fact, it may be better for the eldest son to serve as the governor of Shangdang County than Huguan.
Because of its geographical location, it can control the Shangdang Basin in the north and influence Gaopingguan, Gaodu County and other places south of Shangdang County in the south.
Unlike Huguan, which is in the heart of the Shangdang Basin, it can strengthen its control over the Shangdang Basin.
But again, there are gains and losses.
Compared with the eldest son, Huguan, as the county government, has inevitably weakened its control over the two important passes such as Gaopingguan and Gaoducheng.
As the eldest son who has been the governor of Shangdang County for four hundred years, he is far stronger than ordinary county towns, and much stronger.
Wei Yan, who hurriedly led his troops back, wanted to enter the Shangdang Basin, but the first biggest obstacle he encountered was Changzi County.
It is the south gate of Shangdang Basin.
Wei Yan was stationed on Maguan Road, looking at the high and thick city wall with a gloomy expression on his face.
There was a hint of anxiety in the gloom.
He raised his telescope and looked towards the city.
From a very far distance, Wei Yan saw a familiar figure standing at the top of the eldest son's city, a figure that he would never forget and think about day and night.
"drive!"
As soon as his legs pinched the horse's belly, Wei Yan's horse neighed and charged forward.
"Junhou!"
"General, be careful!"
Seeing Wei Yan suddenly rushing towards the eldest son's city, the guards around him were startled.
He only knew that his horse was frightened, and they quickly rode up to follow him.
The Wei army on the city saw a small group of Han troops rushing towards the city. They quickly drew their bows and pointed at the approaching Wei Yan and others.
"Don't worry, Changzi City is high and deep, they can't capture it."
The city in Changzi County was built on the edge of the Zhuozhang River, which was used as a moat. It is not an exaggeration to say that the city is high and the pond is deep.
Guo Xun, who was standing at the top of the city, looked down at the city with a smile on his face and ordered to the slightly nervous defenders:
"Put away the crossbow first, they should be looking for me."
Sure enough, Wei Yan rushed to the edge of the moat before he could rein in the horse's head.
His eyes were red with incomparable anger, and he didn't care whether he could hear him from the other side at the top of the city, even though he was so far away, he just shouted with all his strength:
"Guo Xun, come out!"
No one at the top of the city responded, but the heavy city gate made a clicking sound and was opened.
Several riders walked out of the city gate and went straight to the edge of the moat, where they stopped.
"Your Majesty, it's been a long time."
Standing on the opposite bank, Guo Xun sat on his horse and politely held his hand towards Wei Yan.
If it were in the past, Wei Yan would only be happy when he saw such a graceful appearance of a young master from an aristocratic family - who said that only Feng could make the young master of the aristocratic family work for him?
But in Wei Yan's view at this time, Guo Xunyue's words and deeds, which were as gentle as jade, stung his eyes even more, until they pierced deep into his heart.
"Guo Xun!" Wei Yan's teeth were clenching, and his red eyes looked like a ferocious beast that wanted to choose people to devour. He asked one word at a time: "Why, what, what!"
Guo Xun smiled: "What are you talking about? I don't understand."
"Why did you betray me? Why did you betray the big man?"
If it weren't for the wide moat across the city, Wei Yan would have drawn his sword and chopped Guo Xun down long ago.
However, the current situation only forced Wei Yan to hold back the anger that was about to explode.
Because he wanted to find out.
Unexpectedly, Guo Xun burst out laughing when he heard Wei Yan's words.
"Isn't it funny!"
Wei Yan held the horse's rein tightly with one hand, while the other hand pressing on the hilt of the sword had veins popping out.
"Of course it's funny!" Guo Xun wiped away the tears from laughter, and then said breathlessly, "Junhou, I am originally from the Wei Dynasty."
"So," he laughed again, pointing at himself while laughing, "why betrayal?"
"Your Majesty, I am doing meritorious service for the Wei Dynasty, do you understand?"
Although he had been prepared in his heart, when he heard Guo Xun's personal admission, Wei Yan, who was originally furious, seemed to have all the blood in his body welling up in his forehead.
His vision went dark, and his body even swayed:
"So, you are Wei Guoxizuo, and you have been deceiving me these past few years?"
Unexpectedly, Guo Xun shook his head again:
"Junhou, I did not lie to you. What I said to you is all true."
"For example, regarding my own background, it is true that I hate Feng Yong very much." Guo Xun patiently explained to Wei Yan, "It's just that I didn't tell you everything about some things."
As he spoke, Guo Xun raised a finger and said, "For example, I am actually a descendant of the Wei Dynasty..."
This one is enough to be fatal!
Wei Yan's face was painful and distorted.
Guo Xun sighed a little and said:
"Originally, my first goal was to get close to Feng Yong. Unfortunately, Feng Yong is indeed as rumored by the outside world, as far-sighted as a ghost king."
"I don't know if he has done too many bad things, so he is too suspicious."
"Not to mention that I want to get close to him, I'm afraid he has already found out all my details before I can gain his trust."
Guo Xun looked at Wei Yan regretfully:
"So I can only settle for the next best thing..."
"Stop talking!"
Wei Yan roared angrily, pulled out his sword with a clang, and threw it at Guo Xun!
"You go to hell!"
The best sword did not fly across the moat and fell into the river.
Guo Xun watched the sword splash the water, and the look of regret on his face became stronger:
"It's a pity, it's a pity. If I could get close to Feng Yong, even if my body and head are missing, I would have to be like a prince, strike him with a sword, and die with this thief."
Wei Yan was panting like an ox, and his eyes were as sharp as a substance. He wanted to pierce Guo Xun.
Even you, a thief like you, think that I am not as good as Feng Yong?
Right?
"Guo Xun, when I capture the eldest son, I will skin you and cramp you to vent my hatred!"
Wei stretched out his arm, pointed to the other side, and said angrily.
Unexpectedly, Guo Xun shook his head:
"Why do you need to say these useless words? Others don't know, so why don't I know the details of your army?"
"What's the meaning?"
"Your Majesty, I know that there is an engineering battalion in your army, which can destroy the city like crackling bamboo." Guo Xundan smiled, "But I also know that this engineering battalion is a supply battalion."
"Your Majesty came in a hurry from Gaodu City. Even if he brought the people from the engineering camp, how would he solve the necessary baggage?"
Guo Xun pointed to the moat between the two of them again, "Even if the trains come, how long do you think it will take to fill up the moat?"
"What do you want to say?"
If he hadn't seen the guards around Guo Xun, Wei Yan would have had no choice but to ask his guards to hand him a crossbow and shoot the traitor to death with one arrow.
"When you are in the Han Kingdom, your colleagues shun you, and you have a bad relationship with Feng Yong. This time you lost your superiors. Have you ever thought about the consequences?"
Without waiting for Wei Yan to answer, Guo Xun said again:
"When the time comes when the prince is in court, no one will speak for you. And because of Feng Yong's power, I don't know how many people want to kill the prince."
To be continued...