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Wang Qi said: "Please Mr. Sun."

Sun Lang shook his head, he bowed to Wang Qi, then turned and left.After Sun Lang left, Gu Dao said, "His Royal Highness, Sun Lang came to surrender on behalf of Lu Yuanda. Will it be a dangerous situation?"

Wang Qi shook his head and said: "It's not a trap, it's really about submitting. The news I just sent back is about Lu Yuanda and Jiujiang County. According to the information obtained, Lu Yuanda and others are actually a little dissatisfied with Yuan Wei in Yangzhou, and even look down on him. of."

"The surrender of Jiujiang County should be true. Judging from what Sun Lang said just now, judging from his words and deeds, there is no major problem in his surrender. We will slow down the speed of our journey a little and give Sun Lang enough time."

Wang Qi said with a smile: "This battle to capture Jiujiang will not be difficult."

"Yes!"

Gu Tong answered with a nod.

After a pause, Gu Tong said: "Your Highness, if you don't tell me, I haven't noticed yet. Judging from Sun Lang's previous attitude, he seems to be on His Highness's side. His appearance doesn't feel like he is here on a mission, but he is It’s like going back to lobby Lu Yuanda.”

Wang Qi smiled and said: "It's human instinct to seek good luck and avoid bad luck. We didn't know Yuan Wei's situation in Yangzhou before. But after entering Zhongli County, we got a lot of news along the way."

"Yuan Wei is too incompetent, lustful and extravagant."

"Although Yuan Wei is said to be the emperor of the Chen Kingdom, in fact, he has lost the support of the people. It is precisely because of this that Lu Yuanda, the prefect of Jiujiang County, is willing to submit to us."

Wang Qi said: "All of this was caused by Yuan Wei himself. If Yuan Wei worked hard to govern, the current scene would not happen. Therefore, those in power should not be careless, let alone restless and extravagant."

Gu Tong nodded.

I agree with what Wang Qi said.

Wang Qi ordered: "It's almost time to rest, let's start. Now we are going slowly."

"Yes!"

Gu Tong will make arrangements immediately.

Following the order, Wang Qi set off with the army under his command and continued on his way.

Chapter 502 Selfishness

Yinling County, outside the prefect's mansion.

The clatter of horseshoes resounded in the street.

One person, one rider, was running fast, the horse stopped outside the prefect's mansion, and Sun Lang got off his horse directly.He was a frequent visitor to the prefect's mansion. After dismounting from his horse, the porter didn't stop him at all and let Sun Lang enter.

When Sun Lang arrived in the hall, he waited quietly.

Not long after, Lu Yuanda came.As soon as he saw Sun Lang, he said eagerly: "Mr. Sun has worked hard, sit down. You are going to see Wang Qi this time, how is the situation?"

After sitting down, Sun Lang said directly, "My lord, after I met Wang Qi, I expressed to Wang Qi your willingness to surrender. Wang Qi accepts your surrender, but there is one condition."

Lu Yuanda frowned and asked, "What conditions?"

Sun Lang said: "Master Lu is going to serve in Qingzhou, or go to Guangling County as the prefect."

Lu Yuanda looked a little dignified.

Leaving Jiujiang County?

You must know that his roots are in Jiujiang County, and the Lu family is even a big family in Jiujiang County.If you leave here, you will lose too many advantages.

Lu Yuanda thought for a while, and said: "Mr. Sun, when you were leaving, I said that I wanted to stay in Jiujiang County as the prefect. Although this condition is not necessary. But have you ever told Wang Qi , I want to stay in Jiujiang County?"

Sun Lang nodded and said, "Of course I said it, and I said it right away."

Lu Yuanda said, "What did Wang Qi say?"

Sun Lang said: "For this incident, Wang Qi roughly explained three reasons."

Lu Yuanda asked, "Which three aspects?"

Sun Lang looked solemn, and said slowly: "First, Wang Qi said that he was unwilling to deceive Lord Lu, and he was even more unwilling to do the thing of demolishing bridges. He said that he was very appreciative when he heard Lord Lu surrendered."

"Master Lu's conditions, he could have agreed directly, and transferred Master Lu away from Jiujiang after mastering Jiujiang County. But he is unwilling to do such a thing, unwilling to deceive Lord Lu, so he said straight to the point that he can't."

"I think that Wang Qi's answer is sincere and trustworthy. Judging from his words and deeds, he is indeed not the kind of person who turns his face and denies others."

Sun Lang talked eloquently, and continued: "If he really wants to seize Jiujiang County, he can do it perfunctorily, agree to Mr. Lu's conditions first, and then plan for the follow-up. But he didn't do this, which shows his strength of character and heart."

After Lu Yuanda finished listening, he also nodded, with a slightly pale expression on his face.

Sun Lang is right.

If the matter of obedience is placed on Yuan Wei, Yuan Wei will definitely draw a big cake first, and then talk about it after agreeing.As for the follow-up adjustments, follow-up arrangements will be made, the overall situation is set, and Lu Yuanda has no way to change anything.

Lu Yuanda asked, "What about the second one?"

Seeing that Lu Yuanda agreed with the first point, Sun Lang was relieved.

Things should be easy.

With a relaxed expression, Sun Lang continued: "Secondly, after Jiujiang County belongs to Qi State, it will be the key position on the border between Qi State and Chen State, and it will be the bridgehead for attacking Chen State in the future."

"Such a key position, Wang Qi must be in his hands. Moreover, someone who can recruit and fight must be in charge, so as to ensure the stability of Jiujiang County and prevent it from being taken back by Yuan Wei."

Sun Lang continued: "Wang Qi said that Lord Lu is a capable minister in governing the region, but Lord Lu is still lacking in leading troops to fight, so you cannot stay in Jiujiang County."

Lu Yuanda's temperament has always been relatively soft, and he can listen to persuasion.

After listening to Sun Lang's words, he nodded and said: "What Wang Qi said has some truth. When it comes to governing the region, the old man is really good at it. Jiujiang County under my rule is better than other counties in Yangzhou. Not only can the people live in peace , and the whole Jiujiang County has a prosperous literary style and a gathering of literati. When it comes to fighting, the old man is indeed lacking."

At this time, Lu Yuanda felt a little more comfortable because of Wang Qi's comment, and his previous reluctance was lessened.

Lu Yuanda said, "What about the third one?"

Sun Lang replied: "Thirdly, Wang Qi said that since Master Lu has chosen to surrender, he must intend to serve in Qi State for a long time. If Master Lu wants to stay in Jiujiang County, is it because he wants to listen to the instructions and not to listen to the announcement, is it to separate the territory? ?”

"Everywhere under the Qi State, all officials obey Wang Qi's orders and commands. Under Wang Qi's rule, it must be a game of chess for the whole country, and everything obeys orders, and it is impossible to separate the localities."

"That's why Wang Qi said, if Mr. Lu insists on staying in Jiujiang County, what will he do if he wants to submit to Qi?"

Sun Lang's words were also a little solemn, saying: "As long as Mr. Lu has some ideals and ambitions, he should go to the center, and even want to become a real feudal official, and be able to govern as a state pastor."

"Regarding this point, I have thought about it carefully, and it seems to have some truth."

"Analyzing from Wang Qi's point of view, Mr. Lu's surrender to Wang Qi is naturally a long-term consideration, not to say that if the current situation is not right, he will surrender if he can't stop it. This is not a real surrender."

"If you want to work for Wang Qi, you should be truly loyal and obey Wang Qi's orders. Of course, you can't let yourself suffer. And the plan Wang Qi gave did not treat adults badly."

Sun Lang said: "In general, Wang Qi's statement is not wrong."

Lu Yuanda nodded after listening.

He thought it was reasonable for Sun Lang to convey Wang Qi's words, but Lu Yuanda didn't know that the third point was mentioned by Sun Lang on his own initiative, not Wang Qi's words.

Sun Lang had a very good impression of Wang Qi.

He felt that Wang Qi was the master of wisdom, so he had put some thought into persuading Lu Yuanda.If Lu Yuanda wanted to surrender to Wang Qi, it was naturally a real surrender, not a nominal surrender.

Wang Qi didn't need such surrender.

Lu Yuanda stroked the beard under his chin. After pondering for a while, he asked, "Mr. Sun, you have met Wang Qi. What do you think of Wang Qi?"

Sun Lang thought for a while and said, "Master Lu, Wang Qi is very young, but he gives people the impression that he is calm and generous, and has a big heart. Besides, the biggest feeling is that Wang Qi treats people with sincerity, not hypocrisy. The generation. After all, the time I spent with him was very short, and I only have such a little feeling."

Lu Yuanda said: "Wang Qi is indeed not simple. We have also discussed his situation."

Sun Lang stopped talking.

This is to discuss the matter of obedience, and Sun Lang has already explained clearly what should be said.As for whether to surrender, that is a matter for Lu Yuanda to decide, not for Sun Lang to interfere.

After a short pause, Lu Yuanda said, "Forget it, now that everyone has decided to submit to Wang Qi, there is nothing to hesitate. Besides, the old man is not a person who is greedy for power. He is an official in Jiujiang County, and he is also under Wang Qi's command." Be an official. Old man, just follow his arrangement."

Sun Lang said: "Master Lu is wise, I think this move of Master Lu is an opportunity for the prosperity of the Lu family."

Lu Yuanda said: "How to say?"

Sun Lang said in a deep voice: "The ancestors of the Lu family are indeed prominent, but they have always lived in the south of the Yangtze River. The influence of the Lu family is limited to Jiujiang County. Now that the world is in chaos, Wang Qi obviously has the capital to compete in the world. Once If Wang Qi wins the world, Master Lu will have the merits of a dragon, and this is the opportunity to rise."

When Lu Yuanda heard this, a gleam flashed across his eyes.

People like Yuan Wei.

It doesn't look like it will last long.

Although Yuan Wei established Chen Guo, he became the king and hegemony in Wu County, and he ruled one side separately.But Yuan Wei will definitely be wiped out in the end.

Wang Qi is different.

Lu Yuanda said: "Mr. Chengsun said auspiciously, I hope this old man has this opportunity to see my Lu family, truly look at the world, and become a famous family in the world."

Sun Lang said: "There will definitely be."

Lu Yuanda changed the subject and said: "The matter has been decided, so we are ready to meet it. It is estimated that Wang Qi's army is about to arrive. Mr. Sun, you go to inform Zhou Jin and others to call me Jiujiang county celebrities to accompany the old man Prepare to meet. We waited at the gate of the city early, waiting for Wang Qi to arrive."

"Yes!"

Sun Lang went to make arrangements immediately.

About two quarters of an hour later, Sun Lang, Zhou Jin and others gathered in the prefect's mansion.After meeting, the group of people left the prefect's mansion, went straight to the gate of Beicheng City in Yinling County, and waited quietly.

Time passed little by little.

When it was nearly afternoon, the sun was still a little hot, after all, it was the weather in August.

Lu Yuanda, Zhou Jin and the others were all getting old. They were waiting at the gate of the city. Although they were hiding in a cool place, they were still a little bit sunbaked and even more tired.

When everyone was listless, suddenly, a servant shouted: "Here we come!"

Everyone looked forward together.

Lu Yuanda's eyes immediately looked into the distance.I saw a team appearing on the official road in the distance, walking quickly.This team was obviously led by Wang Qi.

The army marched in unison.

The sound of tidy footsteps echoed in the air.Each of the soldiers looked solemn and murderous.

Wang Qi rode a horse, and his horse was replenished in Zhongli County.Riding a horse all the way makes the journey much easier.The others were at the front, followed by Gu Tong and Xia Houhu, and the army hurried forward in the rear.

The army is getting closer and closer to the county seat.

The momentum of the army, although the people have not yet reached the gate of the city, has already reached the gate of the city through the sound of orderly footsteps.

After Lu Yuanda saw it at the gate of the city, he also showed surprise on his face.Looking from afar, he could already see the marching team of the army outside. The team was neat and orderly, and the marching was without saying a word, and there was no chaos at all.

Such an army is strictly prohibited.

extremely rare.

At least Lu Yuanda himself had never seen such a well-groomed army.At this moment, Lu Yuanda felt that it was a wise decision for him to surrender to Wang Qi.If he really wanted to fight Wang Qi, with the combat power of his soldiers, he would definitely be unable to stop him.

When Wang Qi's army was very close to the city, less than forty steps away, Lu Yuanda went to meet him with his civil and military officials and many literati.

503 Allegiance

Lu Yuanda led the people to the front of Wang Qi, bowed and saluted, and said solemnly: "My next official, Lu Yuanda, pay homage to King Qi."

Wang Qi rode on the horse, nodded and said: "Prefect Lu, there is no need to be polite."

As soon as Lu Yuanda waved his hand, someone stood up with both hands holding the prefect's seal wrapped in silk.Lu Yuanda bowed slightly, and said solemnly: "This is Yinshou, the prefect of Jiujiang County, please accept it by King Qi."

As soon as Wang Qi waved his hand, Xia Houhu stepped forward to catch it.Wang Qi said: "Prefect Lu, before your official position is adjusted, you will temporarily act as the prefect of Jiujiang County."

Lu Yuanda said: "The humble job obeys!"

Wang Qi said, "Let's enter the city!"

"Yes!"

Lu Yuanda agreed and led Wang Qi and his party into the city.When Wang Qi entered the city, the army under his command had already climbed up the tower first and quickly, taking over the defense of the city of Yinling County.

After the other troops entered the city, they stationed in the city.

Wang Qi, Xia Houhu and his party went to the Taishou's mansion.When the group arrived at the prefect's mansion, Wang Qi sat in the main seat, Lu Yuanda sat in the first place on the left, and Sun Lang, Zhou Jin and others took their seats in turn.

Xia Houhu was sitting behind Wang Qi, and was not present.

Originally, Wang Qi asked Xia Houhu to sit down and didn't need Xia Houhu's protection, but Xia Houhu insisted on following.He is Wang Qi's guard, how can he go to the banquet?Only by being behind Wang Qi can Wang Qi's safety be protected at any time.

After Lu Yuanda gave an order, someone brought wine and meat, and placed them in front of everyone.