Chapter 155: The Great War (Eight)

Yiling County City, County Magistrate's Office.

Shi Yan frowned and walked into the garden. Behind Shi Yan, several guards followed closely, and Shi Yan's close ministers were also accompanied by Shi Yan's close ministers.

The prefect's mansion is connected by the Huayu, with high halls and pavilions stacked, and the gardens inside are also very vast.

This is the scale that was created after more than ten years of demolishing many surrounding houses. Not to mention, the corridors are made of delicate textures. Not far away, there is a lake, and pavilions are hidden in the shade of trees, showing a high taste and exuding a high atmosphere.

Unfortunately, such a Chinese house is afraid that it doesn’t belong to me anymore?

Shi Yan thought to himself that it was more than ten years in the blink of an eye, and these days were really the same as dreams.

What made him have this idea was the battle not long ago - the Shu army is well-known!

When the Shu navy rushed towards the Yiling water ship with a rigorous battle formation, causing a huge fire and screams, the county magistrate Shi Yan, who was guarding the Yiling County City to watch the battle, was already stunned.

In fact, Shu is unified too quickly, and the Shu army is not very famous, mainly because there are not many battles. Moreover, since ancient times, the combat effectiveness of the Shu army has not been considered first-class.

There are seventeen counties in Shu, but it is not unaware that the Shu army has not had many achievements, and after the chaos decades ago, Shu has changed from five million to one.5 million, which makes people feel a little despised.

Even though he knew that Wang Hongyi had trained a group of naval troops in Shu, the naval troops in Shu were weak, few people had seen the true strength of Wang Hongyi's naval army, and Shi Yan did not take this naval army seriously.

In the view of Shi Yan, the governor of Yiling County, the soldiers in Shu were relatively weak, so how could the navy be strong?

It’s not something that can be trained in a short while. I have never heard of any powerful navy in Shu in recent years. I’m afraid it’s just a group of land soldiers who have made up their numbers?

He may be worried if he can really reach land, but he has a navy army that can resist on the water. What else can he be afraid of?

Shi Yanwan did not expect that the combat effectiveness of the Shu army was not inferior to that of the regular Jingzhou. More than 20 warships were defeated in just one hour. Although many Yiling soldiers dived and escaped, there were still many soldiers who died on the boat!

This battle alone destroyed the foundation of the naval army cultivated by Yiling County over the years!

In the garden, it is February, and the plants and trees are dyed with spring colors. Only the most brilliant season when apricot blossoms bloom. The apricot blossoms in bloom are gorgeous and beautiful, with colorful flowers and thousands of rouge dots, occupying all the spring breeze.

In the garden, the old apricot trees, which are even planted in rows for more than ten years, have a vigorous posture, with large crowns and branches hanging down, planted by the pool, forming reflections in the water, and the red clouds are very spectacular and moving, reflecting with the willow leaves.

When the apricot flowers are in bud, they are bright red. As the petals extend, the color gradually fades from thick to white, and when they fall, they become snow-white.

"Dao Bai is not true Bai, but Hong is not as good as Hong. Please don't look at the craftsmanship." Shi Yan thought, and at this time, he arrived at the pavilion and stayed outside to protect him. Shi Yan sat in the seat and said to the two people who came in together: "You two should sit in too!"

The two ministers dressed in scribes responded to the promise and sat down.

At this time, two maids came in and walked over to have tea in dresses.

"I really didn't expect that the Shu army was so powerful! Let's talk about it. How to end the matter until now is the best strategy?" Shi Yan sighed and asked, "You can't take the initiative to propose it yourself." Besides, he was still a little hesitant.

He was not worried about the treatment of surrender. During the unified war in Shu, such prefects who did not resolutely resist were all appointed as officials, but they were very likely to be transferred to other counties. This is why he was a little reluctant to leave.

The county town and prefecture that have been in operation for more than ten years!

The two people who got off the seat didn't know the lord's intentions, so they looked at each other and hesitated.

Seeing this, Shi Yan was angry and asked, "Sun Liu, please tell me first."

When the civil official named Sun Liu heard that he was named by his lord, he had to stand up and bow to Shi Yanyi, who was in the forefront: "Lord, although the Shu army is brave, it is not cruel. At this time, there is still a situation of easing."

"What do you mean is to let the county surrender to the Shu army?" County governor Shi Yan stood up, walked up on the spot with his hands behind his back.

After a while, he shook his head: "It's not appropriate, it's not appropriate. Although Wang Hongyi pacified Shu, he has some basic prestige. There is still a gap compared to the princes in other places. He surrendered to him... This is not easy to do this!"

"Lord, although Wang Hongyi rose late, his father was the first prince in Shu and had a great foundation. After Wang Hongyi inherited his throne, he unified Shu in just a few years. Although he had strategic achievements, he was also strong because of his strong strength. Now that the troops are at the city, even if they can resist it, once the army suppresses the army..."

Another civil official's reminder made Shi Yan pretend to frown.

It is the same for everyone to surrender. Although Shi Yan was a county magistrate personally appointed by the court, he had no idea of ​​loyalty to the emperor and patriotism. Being able to stay in office safely and live a happy life is his goal. When he really surrenders, he also has some considerations to choose a good candidate for surrender.

On the one hand, I am reluctant to give up the wealth of the homeland, but more importantly, I don’t want to surrender to others today and be destroyed by another prince in the future.

"Let this county think about it again..."

"Report!"

"Let him in."

"Report to the Lord that a small boat from the Shu army was docking, saying that it was an envoy sent by the Shu army and that he wanted to see the Lord." At this time, a soldier quickly entered the county magistrate's mansion, arrived in front of Shi Yan, bowed down quickly, and said in his mouth.

"At this time, the Shu army sent a special envoy to see this county?" Shi Yan's face was gloomy. He looked at the soldiers below, and his face turned blue and white. What is this?

Threat by force first, then threaten by verbal?

Shi Yan's two confidants looked at each other, and they couldn't help but see the shock in each other's eyes, and at the same time there was a hint of secret joy.

It is possible that he really doesn't want to be an enemy of the Shu army. There is no one under Shi Yan's tent who can compete with the generals of the Shu army. The rivers and strong cities that he usually relies on cannot last long under the attack of the Shu army. It is rumored that the Shu army has a huge catapult.

At this moment, when they heard that the Shu army had sent an envoy to see Shi Yan, a strange look flashed in their eyes.

"Lord, since the Shu army sent an envoy, it would be better to see him and see what was going on..." Sun Liu quickly approached Shi Yan and whispered.

"Mr. Sun said very well. Anyway, it is impossible to meet each other. Besides, the Shu army is so fierce. If it refuses rashly, wouldn't it be a final retreat?" Another person also said.

"But if the other party proposes to surrender our county..." Shi Yan hesitated for a moment.

"My lord, you should know that the Duke of Shu is the lord of Shu, and Yiling is just a county. Even if he surrenders to the Shu army in the end, the lord will not be ridiculed. Even the Duke of Shu himself cannot do this. What's more, the Duke of Shu sent an envoy to discuss with us at this time, and he can also test the other party's intentions..." Sun Liu continued to persuade.

Shi Yan was already a little moved. When he thought, it was true that so many princes in Shu surrendered to Wang Hongyi. Wang Hongyi is now a great prince in Shu. Even if he surrendered to him, he might not be able to continue to serve as the county magistrate here.

Of course, this is unlikely. Even if you transfer to another county and continue to stay in the official position, then who will follow, not follow?

"That's good, too!" Shi Yan looked solemn and nodded slowly.

A weak country has no diplomacy.

Although Shi Yan was the governor of Yiling County, he was much weaker in momentum.

With his voice, "Please come in by the Shu army envoy."

A tall, strong-faced young man, and with some handsome handsome face, walked in from outside. Behind him, several servants followed him, all following behind him.

In terms of momentum, Lu Suhai's appearance made the other party secretly shocked and thought to himself that there are indeed many heroes in Shu. Anyone who pulls out will be extraordinary!

"Lu Suhai, the deputy general of the Duke of Shu, came to discuss matters with the governor of my family, on the order of the governor of Shi." He bowed to the person who came out, his tone was neither humble nor arrogant, and his demeanor was calm, which made people feel good.

Wang Hongyi's subordinates are all such officials, no wonder he could pacify the land in Shu within a few years!

"It turns out to be Lord Lü, please take a seat first." Shi Yan was born in a great family and has always had a good attitude towards such a refined person.

In fact, the general trend that Lu Suhai analyzed was not much stranger. It was nothing more than saying that after Shu was unified, it was more powerful. Now that the initial battle was defeated, the seven thousand navy may not have the strength to capture the county city, but as long as reinforcements arrived, the county city would be brought down. At that time, I am afraid it would be different.

These analyses of interests are not complicated, but Shi Yan's expression is still solemn.

This is the trump card. Many historical strategists and lobbyists are invincible. In fact, if you look carefully, you will take advantage of the victory or the powerful trend to achieve results.

The weak novels have been powerful, and have never been heard since ancient times.

According to Lu Suhai, it is nothing more than surrendering to the Shu army and continuing to serve as the county magistrate here (this is what Wang Hongyi said before). Of course, there is no need to say more about transferring to another county to serve or be promoted.

Lu Suhai said it very simply, but it was very clear.

It took less than half an hour for Lu Suhai and Shi Yan to have a good conversation. Shi Yan agreed to surrender.

It was over at this time. Lu Suhai asked Shi Yan what kind of achievements he wanted to surrender.

Shi Yan was stunned: "Is it okay to hand over the household registration Yiqi?"

Lu Suhai said, "This is just a duty, just to protect his official position, but now the Duke of the State has more talents. Even if he protects his official position, he will not make any contribution. Even if Lord Shi is old, wouldn't he be a clan plan?"

Shi Yan thought for a while and said, "I have been the county magistrate for more than ten years and still have some prestige. I am willing to appease the surrender and surrender. Within a few months, all the county will be subdued by the Duke."

He also said: "The big family members, I can make them donate money and materials."

Lu Suhai said, "This can make the lord happy, but it is not enough."

Shi Yan asked, "What can I teach me?"

Lu Suhai said: "After the lord has gone to Yiling and is determined to be in Jingzhou, Lord Shi will be in Jingzhou for more than ten years, which will be beneficial to the lord. If you work hard in this regard, the lord will take a high look."

After hearing this, Shi Yan felt relieved. Indeed, he had connections and relationships in Jingzhou. Helping Wang Hongyi in this regard would naturally play a role that others could not play.

Who else can I do if I am the minister of Jingzhou? Shi Yan was happy when he thought this way and asked Lu Suhai to drink.

The next day, after Lu Suhai walked out of Yiling County, it was not long before the county magistrate Shi Yan opened the city gate and welcomed the Shu army into the city.

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