Da Song: Possessed by Overlord at the beginning

Chapter 212 Fang Xuanling Surrenders

"Thank you, lord!" Everyone was relieved to hear that Chao Tian did not kill Li Cunxiao, and thanked him.

"Thank you for your kindness, my lord, and thank you for your pleas." Li Cunxiao, who had been pardoned, was overjoyed when he heard that Chao Tian did not kill him, and Dang Shi knelt down to Chao Tian again, and thanked him.

After solving Li Cunxiao's matter, Chao Tian made another arrangement.

Luan Tingfang was in charge of stationing in Qingzhou and other places before, but there was a shortage of generals on the battlefield, so he was transferred back from Qingzhou.

Qingzhou is currently guarded by a lieutenant general. Such a large state capital is naturally unsafe without a general stationed there.

Chao Tian asked Luan Tingfang to escort [-] captives back to Qingzhou Mansion.

After Zhangqiu was conquered, what was left was Licheng and Linyi. Chao Tianbing divided into two groups, one led by himself to attack Licheng.

The other route was led by the sharpshooter general Gao Chong, and the military adviser Liu Bowen followed the army and went north to attack Linyi.

Time was running out, and after the army horse rested in Zhangqiu for a night, they hurriedly set off early the next morning.

Let's say that He Anbang was killed in Zhangqiu, and the news of the annihilation of 13 troops and horses was sent back to Licheng.

Fang Xuanling who guarded Licheng sat in the room and did not speak for a long time.

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After a long time, Fang Xuanling let out a long sigh. It seemed that the result was even worse than what he had guessed. Once the crown prince He Anbang died, even if he defeated the Chao family army by himself, it would not end well.

Outside Licheng, tens of thousands of Chao's troops stood in battle on the vast land, with drums rumbling and horns blasting.

Chao Tian sat on the horse, with awe-inspiring eyes, looking at the tall and majestic Li City in front of him, it is indeed the seat of Qizhou's government, it is indeed high and deep, easy to defend and difficult to attack.

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Not long after, the city gate of Qizhou opened wide, and only one person rode out of the city and slowly came to the front of the two armies.

Seeing this situation, Chao Tian's eyes froze, he was a little confused, he didn't know that the Qilu army sells medicine in the gourd.

"Xuanling, my servant, I want to see General Chao Tian!" The man from the opposite side rode his horse to the front of the formation of the two armies, reined in his horse, and shouted loudly.

It turned out that this person was Fang Xuanling.

Chao Tian was puzzled, looked Fang Xuanling up and down, and then put his legs between the horse's belly, and was ready to go out.

"My lord, be careful of fraud. The general will think it's better not to go." Fan Chenglong next to him advised.

Asked Chao Tian to shake his head, "If I don't go, won't people in the world think that I, Chao Tian, ​​are afraid of being a scholar?"

"Don't worry, the person who can hurt me has not yet been born."

After finishing speaking, Chao Tian rode forward and rode his horse to come to Fang Xuanling.

Chao Tian took a look at Fang Xuanling, his eyes lit up.

Bookish, gentle, seven feet tall, with a face like a crown jade, with beautiful eyebrows, two eyes, a straight nose and a square mouth, two round ears, a black beard, a fishtail crown on his head, and a blue robe , sitting on the horse, Yuan stopped Yue Zhi.

Such a Fang Xuanling, in the face of tens of thousands of Chao's army who were like wolves and tigers, he was able to keep his countenance unchanged, just writing his demeanor made Chao Tian admire.

"My servant Xuanling, I met General Chao Tian." Sitting on the horse, Fang Xuanling bowed deeply to Chao Tian.

"I've heard about Duke Xuanling's name for a long time, but he was a great talent at the time. Seeing him today will make my life worthwhile." Chao Tian replied politely.

"I don't know why Xuanling asked me to come out?" Chao Tian asked again in doubt.

"Little heavenly king Chao Tianyong won the championship of the three armies, he is brave and resourceful, both civil and military. I know that I am no match, so I am here to surrender!" Fang Xuanling replied indifferently.

Hearing Fang Xuanling's words, Chao Tian's eyes froze, but he was a little puzzled in his heart. Why did Fang Xuanling suddenly surrender? Is there any conspiracy in it?
After thinking about it, Chao Tian couldn't figure it out.

Fang Xuanling saw Chao Tian's doubts and worries, and smiled lightly, without any discomfort, after all, it's human nature.

"General Chao, don't worry. If I am determined to fight against the general, I only need to hold on to the city. Licheng City is high and deep, with ample food and grass. With my ability, it will not be a problem to hold on for a year."

"During this period, I believe that I will be able to find General Chao's weakness."

Fang Xuanling's face was full of confidence, and the light of wisdom shone in his eyes.

Chao Tian nodded slightly when he heard that, and it was indeed so. Fang Xuanling's famous counselor and good minister, it is indeed not difficult to stick to Licheng.

And if Fang Xuanling was really determined to stick to the city, he really had nothing to do with him.

Seeing that Chao Tian was thinking, Fang Xuanling knew that Chao Tian was being persuaded by him, and smiled slightly, "He Taiping has a brotherhood with me. When he raised the rebellion, I also helped from the sidelines. I didn't really worship him as the master."

"So when I open the city to surrender, it's not like I'm taking advantage of the outside world. The present He Taiping only knows how to enjoy himself and has no ambitions. Following this person can only step into the abyss step by step."

"Learning literary and martial arts, selling goods to the emperor's family, I have great ambitions, and I only want to assist Mingjun and sweep the world. He Taiping is not the Mingjun and Xiongzhu in my heart."

When Chao Tian heard this, he had completely dispelled the doubts in his heart. Obviously, Fang Xuanling convinced him.

Immediately, Chao Tian asked casually: "Since that's the case, who is the Ming Jun and Xiong Zhu in my heart?"

Fang Xuanling stroked his beard with his hand, and glanced at Chao Tian indifferently: "The Mingjun in my heart is far away in the sky, and close in front of me."

Fang Xuanling alluded to himself, which made Chao Tian a little flattered. Being able to get the approval of the eternal celebrity can be regarded as his hard work for so long was not in vain.

"Sir, is it me that Mr. Ming said?" Chao Tian asked a little unconfidently.

Fang Xuanling nodded slightly, "It's General Chao."

"General Chao has risen to prominence since the southern expedition to Fangla. He has won many battles, is decisive in killing, and is thirsty for talents. Most of his generals are demoted generals, but he can be loyal to the general, which shows the general's skills and charm.

"Govern Dengzhou, use thunderous means to wipe out corrupt officials, landlords and tyrants in Dengzhou. Now Dengzhou is a prosperous city second to none, and it is not far behind Tokyo's Bianliang."

"Northern Expedition to the Liao Kingdom, conquering the pass and beheading the generals, showing great power, admiring the prestige of our Han people, every single thing, all of which made me admire. After much deliberation, I finally decided to join General Chao."

"I hope the general will not give up!"

After finishing speaking, Fang Xuanling got off his horse and bowed to Chao Tian, ​​who was like a jade pillar pushed upside down by a golden mountain.

"Please get up quickly, sir."

Chao Tian hurriedly got off his horse to help him, overjoyed.

"Chao Tian has just treated the heart of a gentleman with the heart of a villain, so I can't apologize to my husband here."

Fang Xuanling said, "The general is cautious, it is human nature, if the general agrees without hesitation, then I have to consider whether it is appropriate to join the general."

Chao Tian laughed heartily, took Fang Xuanling's hand, and said enthusiastically: "Mr. Xuanling is able to join the Chao family army. It is my blessing to Chao Tian. I wish for it. From today on, sir will join the army in the Penglai Jiedu Envoy's Office. , follow me around, and serve as military staff.”

"My subordinate pays homage to the lord!" Fang Xuanling bowed down again.

Although Ji Shi joined the army with a small official position, he was able to follow Chao Tian around and make suggestions, but his status was extraordinary.

(End of this chapter)