The Record of Righteousness

The people guarding Qingzhou City were the Puppet Zhou Hussar General, the Governor of Qinglai, the Minister of Punishment, and the Marquis of Wuyin Zhang Lingchong.

Since their national advisor Mo Qingqiu mobilized troops from various states to fight against Zhai Zongyao of the Imperial Court, the large Qingzhou City was now depleted of troops.

Within a few days, Fang Daqing personally led 12,000 troops to the city.

Looking around, I can see a large area of ​​military tents spanning dozens of miles, surrounded by a huge wooden fence. From time to time, patrols of about a dozen soldiers shuttle through the tents, and scouts ride horses to and from the military camps to report military intelligence. , the ordinary soldiers had already set up bonfires and dark pots, and began to bury the pots to make rice.

Fang Daqing also knew that the puppet Zhou Dynasty had deployed troops from various states. The military defense of Qingzhou might be empty. It would be best if the city could be captured without bloodshed.

So he sent an envoy to carry a document persuading surrender, asking Zhang Lingchong, Marquis of Wuyin of the Puppet Zhou Dynasty, to lift the defenses of Qingzhou City and personally lead all the soldiers in Qingzhou City to surrender.

If there is even a slight resistance, our Heavenly Army will definitely overwhelm Qingzhou Prefecture, just like the two cities of Baodu Mountain and Wei County rebelled against the rebels. After the city is broken, our Heavenly Army will kill all the rebels and rebels, leaving no one behind.

This letter to persuade him to surrender contains only a few words of good advice, but it contains only threats.

Unexpectedly, the five envoys of the Zhou army entered tremblingly, and those who thanked them were sent out by the soldiers of the puppet Zhou Dynasty. Everyone stayed in the city for two hours, and only breathed a sigh of relief after leaving the city.

After the envoys returned safely, Fang Daqing met with a few people. He didn't know what kind of medicine was in Zhang Lingchong's gourd. Could it be that he surrendered so easily?

It was already late at night, and the ink crows were hovering above the green shade, lingering and wailing.

The three city gates of Qingzhou suddenly opened wide, and the huge bridge fell heavily on the moat.

I saw many torches lighting up in the three city gates, and there were crowds of people inside. At first glance, they were full of soldiers and armor. All the soldiers of the puppet Zhou army ran out to form an array.

The city-protecting bridge was stepped on and made a "dong-dong" sound. After the infantry was finished, the cavalry followed closely behind.

Soon, the puppet Zhou army formed a formation outside the city.

In front is a mass of black armor, each holding a torch, and the military looks solemn.

The rear army is a column of horse troops, holding a sword, majestic.

It is estimated that there are at least 5,000 troops.

But he saw a young man riding a white horse in the army.

This man was wearing a suit of luxurious armor and looked to be in his thirties. He had a thin, razor-sharp face with unshaven beard. His eye sockets were sunken, and a sinister and sinister look filled his eyebrows. His eyes were a little red.

His white horse is surrounded by densely packed and well-equipped soldiers.

Although the 5,000 troops of the Puppet Zhou Dynasty were mobilized, their generals did not order the attack on the Zhuang army camp. They just stood there like wood and stone.

When the scouts of the Zhou army saw any changes in the puppet Zhou army, they immediately returned to the central army to report the military situation. The messengers ordered the soldiers to beat the drums and horns.

A soldier of the Ming Dynasty army quickly put on his robe and rushed out of the camp. More than 10,000 troops quickly gathered.

The Shu army and the puppet Zhou army faced off for several miles. The two armies faced each other with the same momentum.

As the commander-in-chief of the army, Fang Daqing was naturally in the center of the army. He ordered the soldiers to say:

"Report to the Commander-in-Chief! Zhang Lingchong, Marquis of Wuyin of the Puppet Zhou Dynasty, led more than ten soldiers to the front of our army. He said that he wanted to surrender to our Celestial Empire and wanted to discuss it with you!"

He was a little confused and a little happy. After being forced down by him, he became very wary. He was afraid that Zhang Lingchong had some tricks, but this guy dared to come alone. Could it be that he really came here to be surrendered?

Then he said in a deep voice:

"Invite people here."

After receiving the order, the ordering soldier turned around and ran out.

"yes!"

Within half the time of burning the incense, a group of soldiers came over escorting the dozen or so people from the Puppet Zhou Dynasty.

The leader was none other than the elegant general riding a white horse, Zhang Lingchong, the Marquis of Wuyin of the Pseudo Zhou Dynasty!

The weapons of these ten people were confiscated, and they were tied up with ropes one after another.

Even though he was quite embarrassed, the leader leaned forward to salute Fang Daqing and said in a deep voice:

"The criminal general Zhang Lingchong has met the Celestial General Fang."

"General Zhang is so polite. Come, please loosen your bonds."

"Thank you, General Fang, for not killing me."

When Fang Daqing saw the enemy general, he was quite polite and ordered his soldiers to loosen their bonds. Then he smiled and asked:

"Being on the verge of death overnight, and enjoying eternal wealth and glory, General Zhang must have thought about it a long time ago."

Zhang Lingchong sighed, with regret written all over his face, he cupped his fists and said:

"My general gave the guilty general a letter to persuade him to surrender. The guilty general did not want to eat or drink, and had trouble sleeping and eating. He just turned his back on the emperor and rebelled against the emperor, so he finally found his way back."

"Now that the sinner will be corrected, I will surrender with five thousand troops under my command. I will also present Qingzhou City as a gift. I also ask General Fang to say a few kind words in the court."

Fang Daqing squinted his eyes and realized that Zhang Lingchong seemed to be sincerely surrendering to him.

So he ordered people to give everyone seats and served tea, and his tone couldn't help but soften a little.

What Zhang Lingchong meant now was to ask what kind of official position he could get in exchange for the five thousand army chips in his hand.

Fang Daqing did not dare to be careless. He cheered up and determined to capture this man's five thousand troops. He just waved his hand and wrote lightly:

"Hey, General Zhang, you're welcome. These are just trivial matters."

"Besides, the general was originally a marquis in the puppet Zhou Dynasty. After returning to the imperial court, his official position was only high and not low. How could he be given the title of chief military officer by the imperial court?"

"The five thousand soldiers under the general are no longer rebels, but officers and soldiers who take official salary and pay. The imperial court will not treat you meritoriously."

Zhang Lingchong was shocked. The commander-in-chief given by Mingting was a real general who commanded a region, which was much more important than his empty title of "Marquis Wuyin".

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