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Chapter 573 Surrender

Just as Liu Yishou was preparing to mobilize elite troops to advance westward to Linxiang City, a shocking news came from the front:
Xiao Yi retreated!

Xiao Yi actually retreated just like that!Even Yiyang City (Yichun City) was not defeated, and they did not encounter any counterattacks, so they just retreated!

When Liu Yishou heard the news, he was so shocked that he couldn't speak for a long time, and was confused by Xiao Yi's willfulness and casualness.

This time, Liu Yishou felt ashamed to compete with a hot chicken like Xiao Yi on the same stage.

"Military affairs, is this just a joke?"

In the study, Liu Yishou asked Yang Zhong and the others in disbelief.

"Returning to the lord, Xiao Yi's behavior was unexpected. But the spies reported that the army of the King of Xiangdong has indeed retreated to Liling City. This has been confirmed repeatedly, and the end will be guaranteed."

Yang Zhong said with a dark face, he was also extremely upset.

Yang Zhong was gearing up, had already reorganized his military equipment, and planned to set off, but the battle report was sent from Yiyang City: Xiao Yi returned to Liling with the army, and he didn't even want Pingxiang, so he left cleanly.

The imperial court always has to present an image of tolerance, so how can they use those "unnecessary" excuses to deal with the vassals?
"My lord, if you can't do martial arts, we will send you a text. In the name of the emperor, I will issue an edict, asking Xiao Yi why he invaded Pingxiang and other places for no reason, and also attacked Yiyang City. Let Xiao Yi go back to Jiankang to explain this to the court. thing!

"Elder son Xiao Fang and others are pure and filial. Since the court wants His Highness to go down, His Highness can shirk it and say that it is inconvenient to travel because of the cold. The eldest son wants to be filial to His Highness, so he voluntarily went to Jiankang and traveled alone to replace His Highness. See the Son of Heaven, and explain in person how our army captured Pingxiang and Yiyang.

The things about your invasion of the surrounding territories are a bit out of place, the emperor was very upset when he heard about it, so hurry up to Jiankang and explain to the emperor and the central courtiers, what exactly are you trying to do!

Xiao Yi sighed, obviously agreeing with the suggestion of the two senior members under his command.This time I can't go, and it's even worse not to go.

"Your Highness, in fact, it's not that there is no way to break the situation, it's just a little troublesome."

After all, Liling City is the gateway to Xiao Yi's feudal kingdom, so there is nothing wrong with him stationing troops there.Attacking Pingxiang, just saying that they are chasing bandits can also fool them.

As a result, Xiao Yi just didn't listen, he had to go out for a while, and came back after being touched, before he reluctantly accepted Wang Sengbian's suggestion.

Still here!

"Your Highness, if you want to withdraw, you should withdraw it earlier, why bother delay until today?"

It's not that easy!
"You go back to Jiankang, let the central government order an order to the Xiangdong Palace, ask Xiao Yi what he wants to do, come to Jiankang to report on his work, and explain his previous behavior.

It is better to withdraw before the elite soldiers of the imperial court arrive. "

"What do you think?"

Xiao Yi said without changing his expression.

Whether this is a distortion of human nature or a loss of morality, you have to give an explanation, but you can't just fool it like this and pretend nothing happened.

Not long after, the scouts under Liu Yishou also came back to report that Xiao Yi had indeed retreated.

Isn't this suggestion, stepping on the horse, the strategy that Wang Sengbian first mentioned?Nothing has changed!

Huang Fajiu's army was stationed in Xingan, not far from Yiyang (Yichun City). When he learned that Xiao Yi had retreated, Liu Yishou asked Huang Fajiu to lead his troops to Yiyang to scare Xiao Yi, lest that guy have any wrong thoughts.

Xiao Yi sighed and arranged the next action.He already understood that this round of fighting with the imperial court was almost a big defeat, but it was just that he hadn't lost any troops yet, and his momentum was so bad that he didn't even have any pants left.

"Your Highness, the envoy of the imperial court sent the imperial edict to Linxiang City (Changsha), but he has already left, and this subordinate sent the imperial edict to you."

Xiao Yi let out a long sigh, and ordered people to hand over the imperial decree to Wang Sengbian and others for circulation.Now they have seen the power of serving the emperor to disobey his ministers.

Liu Yishou clenched his fists and said bitterly.

Wang Sengbian said sincerely to Xiao Yi.

Since it was a misunderstanding, wouldn't the misunderstanding be resolved by making it clear in person? "

"Oh? What can I do?"

If you say that there is something wrong with this woman, it is of course very suspicious, but taking pictures of the woman entering and leaving the hotel can't explain any problems.At least not hard evidence.

Liu Yishou nodded slightly and said, suppressing the unhappiness in his heart.

Dongting Lake is our territory, and the navy is also our chief. The soldiers and horses of the imperial court are not familiar with the place there, and supplies are difficult to obtain, so they must not be able to deal with it with all their strength.

"Wonderful! Sure enough, it's you!"

The current situation is like a private detective catching evidence of a housewife's infidelity, only to see the woman enter the hotel and come out immediately.

Wang Seng asked doubtfully.

"My lord, how about we quietly lead our troops to fight there, and then..."

After Yang Xiuzhi, Yang Zhong and the others had left, Liu Yishou paced around the study in a sullen mood, feeling a sense of depression in his heart as if the king of the sea was chic enough to catch a scumbag, but was let off by the scumbag.

Wang Lin said worriedly.

Yang Xiuzhi chuckled, with an expression of success.

Yang Xiuzhi persuaded Liu Yi to keep the way, for fear that his master would act impulsively.

Yang Xiuzhi heaved a sigh of relief, Jiangzhou's various government affairs made one's scalp tingle, and he couldn't control it at all, it's better to return to Jiankang as soon as possible.

As for Xiao Yi, he didn't think about the relationship between father and son at all.As for Xu Zhaopei, Xiao Yi had no love for a long time, only endless hatred.

Xiao Yi wants to run away when he comes, and wants nothing to happen?

In front of the gate of Liling City, Wang Sengbian saluted Xiao Yi respectfully, but was supported by him when he wanted to kneel down.

So what was the point of the hasty dispatch of troops before, other than scaring Liu Yishou and telling Liu Yishou that the troops of the King of Eastern Hunan would steal his back in the future?

Wang Sengbian glanced at Wang Lin quietly, thinking secretly, as if he had underestimated Wang Lin before.Wang Lin usually doesn't like to cheat people, once she cheats people, she will cheat to death.

Xiao Yi's complexion was not very good-looking, but he didn't make things difficult for Wang Seng. After all, this incident was caused by him himself, and Xiao Yi still had a clue in his heart.

Summed up in four words, that is: do whatever you want.

This is called courtesy first and soldiers later! "

"Your Highness, it is only an expedient measure to let the son go to Jiankang. After this battle, Liu Yishou must have understood our intentions. I hope His Highness will make a plan soon."

Whether it was Xiao Yi, Wang Sengbian or others, their hearts were raised, for fear of opening the imperial decree and seeing the imperial court's decree revoking the fiefdom of the King of Eastern Hunan.

"With orders, this subordinate will leave immediately."

"Let's talk about it after entering the city."

A servant of the Xiangdong Prince's Mansion came to the lobby of the county yamen, handed a roll of yellow silk scripts to Xiao Yi, and then left the lobby.

For a while, after figuring out the ins and outs, Wang Sengbian and others felt extremely complicated in their hearts.

Between this retreat and advance, the chance of victory may come, which is much better than defending Linxiang City. "

"My lord, this plan is feasible. The final general will organize the army in Yuzhang County to prepare for war. By the way, he will also help train the elite soldiers recruited locally in Jiangzhou. This is how to sharpen knives and cut firewood by mistake."

The people who were stunned by Xiao Yi were not only Liu Yishou and his gang of talented people, but also Wang Sengbian who was staying in Liling City.

Liu Yishou's tendency to cut off the vassal kings from all walks of life is quite clear. Except for Xiao Ji, the leader of Shu, Mo Ji, who has not moved for the time being, the other vassal kings have long since died, and vice versa.

……

Wang Lin and the others couldn't help but nodded, sincerely admiring Wang Sengbian's strategy.Wang Sengbian is one of Xiao Yi's famous generals, not only Xiao Yi knows this, but also Xiao Yi's other generals.

Wang Lin is very kind and honest in her daily life, but facing Xu Zhaopei who has a blood feud, Wang Lin can be said to have revenge and revenge.

Regardless of whether Xiao Yi succeeded in a sneak attack in Yuzhang, or returned after being defeated, or whether he was as stable as an old dog and never went out at all, Wang Sengbian was understandable.Only Wang Sengbian didn't understand Xiao Yi's routine of sending troops halfway and then returning.

All in all, everything was a misunderstanding. We mistakenly thought that these places were occupied by Jiangzhou rebels, and we were going to help King Wu put down the rebellion.

Wang Sengbian, Wang Lin and other generals looked at each other, not knowing what to say.

Wang Seng argued eloquently, and he spoke clearly and logically.

In fact, he still took chances, hoping that Liu Yishou didn't find anything, or that it was inconvenient to do anything, and then just pretend nothing happened.

Wang Lin thought for a while and said calmly.

"Then let's do it like this. Liling is not a place to stay for a long time. Wang Lin will lead the troops to guard Liling, and the rest of the people will return to Linxiang City with the king."

With Baling City (Yueyang City) as the base and Dongting Lake as the battlefield, it circles around Dongting Lake with the court's water army, looking for opportunities to defeat the enemy.

"Xiangdong Yimu, don't fall into my hands in the future. If you fall into my hands, I will let you know what serious kidney deficiency is!"

Yang Zhong made a gesture of wiping his neck.

"Your Highness, what does the edict say?"

He thought well, but in fact it was easy to teach others how to operate.

As for Xiao Fang and others, this poor child can only blame his biological mother Xu Zhaopei for offending Xiao Yi so hard that Xiao Yi doesn't mind embarrassing Xu Zhaopei.

As long as it is something that makes Xu Zhaopei uncomfortable, Xiao Yi doesn't mind doing it now.Sending Xiao Fang and others to Jiankang obviously did not make Xiao Yi feel uncomfortable, and it was unknown if he even felt secretly refreshed.

After reading the silk script, Wang Sengbian said in a deep voice, obviously he did not agree with Xiao Yi's going to Jiankang.As long as you go, there is basically no possibility of coming back.

Xiao Yi, who is extremely selfish and cold in heart, is obviously very interested in Wang Lin's "method".

"This matter is indeed a bit troublesome."

To die or to live depends on the outcome of the next round of fighting.

Xiao Yi opened the silk book pretending not to care, and read every word, but in the end his face was livid with anger.

Wang Sengbian asked cautiously, trying not to offend Xiao Yi.In fact, Xiao Yi and his army stayed in Pingxiang for several days to observe the situation.After discovering that Huang Fajiu under Liu Yishou's command was leading a trilogy to reinforce Yiyang, he retreated embarrassingly.

It would have been nice if I hadn't sent troops impulsively in the first place!
Xiao Yi secretly regretted in his heart.

If Xiao Yi refuses to come, what does that mean?Needless to say, of course it's a guilty conscience!Everyone in the world can see clearly.

If you are not guilty, why dare not come?They are all from the Xiao family, why don't you give the emperor an explanation?
Since this is the case, then you must want to rebel!
If you didn't want to rebel, why did you attack Pingxiang and Yiyang?Why didn't you dare to come to Jiankang to report on your work after the fight?
With such a dilemma, it was hard for Xiao Yi to solve the problem. No matter how he explained it, it would be hard to argue, unless he made a trip to Jiankang himself.

Shocked, unbelievable...and unreasonable.

Xiao Yi explained with a guilty conscience that he didn't tell the whole story of Wang Lin's original suggestion.

"See for yourself."

"That's right, it's not like you can't go if you don't want to. You have to find a way."

Liu Yishou pointed to the mountain of copywriting on the table and said to Yang Xiuzhi.

When Wang Sengbian saw Xiangdong King Xiao Yi leading the army back to Liling, he also had the same expression as Liu Yishou when he learned that the other party had withdrawn from Yiyang.

Similar things are the same as catching traitors and catching doubles. We did not catch Xiao Yi's sore feet on the spot. We went west, but we seemed to be forcing against the vassal king, and fell into a passive position. "

Isn't it too much for the imperial court to ask for such a request?
Then according to Xiao Yi's character, the King of Eastern Hunan, who is used to making trouble for the people and harming me, would definitely not dare to come to Jiankang.

Yang Zhong said with a smile on his face, obviously Yang Xiuzhi's strategy is very popular with everyone.

Liu Yishou clapped his palms and laughed, Yang Xiuzhi's trick was extremely tricky, it could directly make Xiao Yi speechless, full of bitterness and still unable to speak.

Xiao Yi nodded noncommittally and asked.

This is a plan to retreat.

"Your Highness, this is the imperial court's plan to draw salary from the bottom of the pot, so you can't go."

"Your Highness, Liling City is not a natural danger, and there is also a waterway between Linxiang City and there is no danger to defend. My subordinates suggest that Linxiang City be abandoned, the army retreat to Baling County, and the materials are also transferred here.

What is the difference between Xiao Yi going to Jiankang at this time and a sheep entering a tiger's mouth?
"However, His Highness can refuse if he wants to. If His Highness refuses, then Liu Yishou will press every step of the way in the name of the Son of Heaven. They control the justice of the court, and the Xiangdong Palace will eventually be unable to withstand the pressure."

When they came to the county government hall, after Xiao Yi, Wang Sengbian, Wang Lin, Fan brothers and others were seated, they said: "It is not good to attack Yiyang this time, and the defenders are stubbornly resisting. I am afraid that the imperial court has already attracted attention." .

A group of really smart people are played around by Xiao Yi, who is rough in things, and no one can bear it!
"My lord, Xiao Yi led his troops back to the border of Liling, so it's not easy for us to hold him accountable.

Then you will be on business in Jiankang Central. I have already told Chen Yuankang about the position. You take this letter and ask him to arrange it for you.Let Wang Wei quickly come to Yuzhang City to take over your position and take charge of Jiangzhou's government affairs. "

"Should I continue to march, the king has been hesitant, so I have been thinking for a long time in Pingxiang, and finally decided not to send troops. After Liu Yishou leads the troops to go south to Guangzhou, I will attack Jiangzhou and cut off their retreat."

Xiao Yi led an army to invade Yuzhang County, this is the image of a vassal king who took advantage of the fire.At that time, Liu Yishou will have enough reasons to deal with him.But now Xiao Yi retreated quickly, but Liu Yishou was not easy to do it, and he was a bit wary.

"Your Highness, the last general has already prepared a banquet in the city to welcome His Highness."

The eyes of everyone present, including Xiao Yi, lit up!
Wang Lin's trick Li Daitao is stiff, really shameless!The imperial court's policy is very shameless, and their countermeasures are even more shameless. This time, fighting poison with fire is very well handled.

Xiao Fang waited to go to Jiankang, and should be able to buy several months of preparation time for the Xiangdong Palace.

"Juncai (Wang Sengbian Biaozi), you can take your troops to Tunza in Baling County first, and arrange them in Dongting Lake."

Xiao Yi suddenly called Wang Seng to argue.

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