The Prodigal Son of the Empire

However, the Pingxi Army and the private soldiers of the family are all Wang Kang's direct troops, so naturally they are not worried about this.

After the division of troops, Wang Kang ordered a quick march without the bloat of large troops. His first stop was the city at the junction of Pingguo and Hengguo. This city was called Gucheng.

At their current marching speed, they will arrive there in two days.

Wang Kang has already ordered to prepare for battle. Although the enemy army has concentrated their forces in the capital city of Xianghe, these important cities should also have guards.

It's just that Wang Kang didn't expect that when he arrived in Gucheng, he encountered a surprise...

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The cold wind hit, bringing an extremely desolate feeling, Wang Kang led the army to the outside of Gucheng. m.boyaec.

Even at this moment, no enemy troops were seen, not even a single enemy scout, which was abnormal.

However, they soon discovered something even more unusual.

Gucheng, the gates are wide open

There were no soldiers guarding the city.

"what's going on?"

Lin Zhen remembered that a long time ago, when Wang Kang was the guard of Feng'an City, facing the attack of Chen Tang, the general of the Yue Kingdom, he used the empty city strategy, which seemed to be the case

"Could it be that the enemy army used an empty city strategy?"

"impossible."

Wang Kang shook his head and said, "Why don't you think about the bright side?"

"What's the good side?"

Lin Zhen wondered: "They probably opened the city gates and surrendered. They have been marching and fighting for many years, but they have never encountered such a voluntary surrender."

"Why can't it be?"

Wang Kang said in a deep voice: "They have every reason to do so."

"Go, enter the city"

"What if there is an ambush?"

Lin Zhen still hesitated.

"Go boldly"

Wang Kang didn't think too much, and walked towards the city gate as soon as he gave an order. It seems that his prediction was right.

Pingguo concentrated its troops to defend the capital of Xianghe, at least the area west of Xianghe and near Hengguo should have been abandoned.

The army was very nervous as they approached the city gate. They were ready to fight at any time, but they were not attacked. A white flag was raised above the city gate.

This means surrender.

This was indeed a surprise, and the soldiers were also surprised.

Although Gucheng is not a big city, because it is located at the junction of two vassal states, it can be regarded as the gateway to Pingguo, and its strategic position is important.

Of course, it would be great to be able to win without a single soldier.

"Is there really such a good thing?"

Lin Zhen said, "It's the first time I've seen it after fighting for so many years."

was talking.

Five or six people came out from the city gate.

"Military masters, don't fight, don't fight, we surrendered"

The leader was an old man in his sixties, with gray hair and staggering steps, as if he was about to fall at any time, while he was shouting.

"Spineless"

Lin Zhen muttered, now it is certain that Gucheng really opened the city gate and surrendered

"It's not spineless, it's practical"

Wang Kang directly patted his horse forward and looked down at these people. Before Wang Kang could speak, the old man took the lead and said, "Are you the King of War?"

"I'm."

Wang Kang was slightly taken aback. It seems that the name of the King of War has spread, and everyone should know the border of Hengguo and Pingguo.

"The old man's name is Guan Wangjin, and he is now the chief of Gucheng. We have been waiting for the King of War for a long time, and we all say that the King of War is merciful. We greet him in the city, and hope that the King of War will not cause any slaughter."

When the old man spoke, his words were actually respectful.

"If you are so aware of the current affairs, I will be merciful."

Wang Kang asked: "But what's going on, you won't surrender just because of my reputation?"

"Hey"

Guan Wangjin sighed, and said: "To be honest, our Gucheng was abandoned by the king's capital. There are only a few hundred defenders in the city. How can we fight against the king's million-strong army?"

The old man said sadly, and Wang Kang finally figured out what was going on.

Just as he had thought in advance, there were not enough defenders in Pingguo, so he transferred all the defenders from the cities in the northwest near Hengguo, and concentrated their defenses in the Xianghe area to guard the line of defense.

Apparently, these places have all been abandoned.

Not only that, they also implemented compulsory conscription, directly arresting young men from every household and enlisting in the army.

There is no good treatment for conscription, and many families have no males. How can they live like this?

The people in the city are miserable.

Even the city lord of the noble family in Gucheng ran away, and those who were left behind were those who were unable to leave. In this cold weather, even if they were fleeing, where could they escape?

Guan Wangjin can be regarded as a scholar-official class, but a scholar-official with a conscience, he stayed and became the current head of Gucheng. At his suggestion, Kaesong surrendered

In fact, the main reason is that they all know Wang Kang's reputation.

Fight against the king, but don't pay for food.

This sentence is widely spread in this area. They know that this is a teacher of benevolence and righteousness. Even if they open the city to welcome them, they will not be killed. On the contrary, it may be a good thing