East Factory Governor

Chapter 552 Departure, Encirclement and Suppression

The reason why Qin Shuhuai was interested in asking this question was because he knew who Liu Guoneng was in history.

Liu Guoneng, nicknamed Chuangtiantian, was originally sworn brothers with Li Zicheng and Luo Rucai. After rebelling, he was defeated by Zuo Liangyu and surrendered to the army.Therefore, this person is not incapable of surrendering.And more importantly, this guy has been very determined since he surrendered to the army. Since then, he has spared no effort to help the army suppress bandits, and he has made great achievements in battle. Later, he seems to have been promoted to the high position of deputy commander.

He and Li Zicheng had a deep entanglement in history. Although Li Zicheng became so ruthless that he even killed his benefactor and boss, he always opened his eyes to Liu Guoneng, a sworn brother.Liu Guoneng lost to Li Zicheng in his last battle and was captured by Li Zicheng.Li Zicheng personally went to persuade him to surrender, but at this time Liu Guoneng had long regarded himself as a "king's minister". He resolutely reprimanded Li Zicheng, saying that he had no choice but to be a bandit in the past. The rogue bandits joined forces, and then died generously!

From this point of view, Liu Guoneng is still deeply influenced by the idea of ​​loyalty to the emperor. It is very likely that the previous rebellion really just couldn't survive.He even has a helpless and inferior mentality towards being a rogue himself.To put it bluntly, he himself looked down on the rogues.So when the court gave him a chance, he could really do his best and die.

If there is no fiction in the historical records, then Qin Shuhuai is still optimistic about Liu Guoneng's surrender.

And according to the consistent nature of this world, it seems that major events that have happened in the history of the earth will happen in this world, but occasionally they are ahead of schedule.Gao Yingxiang died early, and Li Zicheng became King Chuang ahead of time, so would Liu Guoneng also surrender earlier than in history?
Qin Shuhuai felt that this was very possible.

However, it may be possible, and he needs more evidence to prove his judgment.That's why he asked Sky-Changing Monkey King Sihai for more details.

When Wang Sihai saw Qin Shuhuai's question, he suddenly felt that this matter was a joke, and immediately said, "Go back to Lord Marquis, it's very simple. The brothers under General Liu were ordered to guard the south and north gates of Weinan City. If the army came to attack, Liu The general will open these two city gates to welcome the official army into the city."

Qin Shuhuai asked again, "What about after entering the city?"

Wang Sihai replied, "After entering the city, General Liu's troops will close the two city gates, and the brothers under him will also stand by and wait for the officers and soldiers to come and receive them."

After Qin Shuhuai heard it, he believed it a little more.

Because Liu Guoneng's plan was not complicated, he just opened the city gate to welcome the officers and soldiers into the city, so there was much less room for him to deceive the officers and soldiers.At most, it was nothing more than that after the officers and soldiers arrived outside the city, he backed down and refused to open the city gate.Then the army will not lose much.Or, after Liu Guoneng opened the city gate, he turned his back on his promise, and joined Li Zicheng in fighting the official army.However, this is really a stupid idea-if you don't defend the city wall, you have to fight hand-to-hand with the officers and soldiers in the city?With the fighting power of the more than 5 rogues in the city, it is like hitting a stone with an egg in front of an army of [-] five officials. Unless Li Zicheng and Liu Guoneng's brains are broken, they will do this.

After thinking for a while, Qin Shuhuai said, "Go back and tell Liu Guoneng that if he really intends to surrender, this Marquis will keep him and his brothers safe and sound, and he can even keep him an official afterwards."

Wang Sihai was overjoyed when he heard it, and hurriedly said, "Master Hou's meaning, the small one must be conveyed truthfully, and must be conveyed!" After a pause, he continued, "By the way, then Master Hou, see when we will do it properly... ..."

Qin Shuhuai said, "You let Liu Guoneng wait for news from Benhou in the city, and Benhou will send someone to contact him at that time."

"Okay, little one understands. If Lord Hou sends someone to report at that time, please let him go to the north and south gates, which are guarded by our people."

"Well, you go back."

Wang Sihai did not leave, but took out a map from his pocket and said to Qin Shuhuai, "Your Majesty, this is what General Liu entrusted me to bring to Lord Hou. General Liu said it was a gift from the officers and soldiers. Vote."

Qin Shuhuai opened it and saw that it was a defense map of Weinan City.In this picture, not only the rogues stationed in the city are marked in detail, but also the hiding places of other rogues outside the city are clearly marked.And these places are almost exactly the same as those reported in the White Lotus Sect.

More importantly, on this city defense map, there are still a few words written by Liu Guoneng himself: The surrendered general Liu Guoneng presents it with a tribute, and Liu Guoneng's private seal is added.

Liu Guoneng deliberately added this information on the city defense map for only one purpose, that is to tell Qin Shuhuai that the evidence of his fornication with the officers and soldiers is in your hands, and even if he wants to go back on his words in the future, he won't be able to go back on it.

Although Qin Shuhuai wasn't sure if the handwriting and private seal were fake, judging from the fact that the hideouts of the rogues outside the city marked on this picture were consistent with those reported by the White Lotus Sect, the possibility of Liu Guoneng's real surrender had already reached [-]%.

"Master Hou, General Liu said that if you give this picture to Lord Hou, it means that his life is in his hands." Wang Sihai said again, "General Liu has cut off all retreats, so we have to The officers and soldiers have entered the city and recovered!"

Qin Shuhuai put away the city defense map calmly, and said, "Okay, I have accepted this map, and I will go back and tell Liu Guoneng that as long as he comes to surrender sincerely, there is no need to leave any retreat, because this Marquis can protect his future. Kam."

Wang Sihai hurriedly knelt down and thanked him, "Thank you, Lord Hou, for General Liu's kindness!" After getting up, he said, "What orders does Lord Hou have? If not, I will go back now. General Liu must be waiting impatiently." Master Hou's reply."

"Let's go back."

"Little one, leave!"

After Wang Sihai finished speaking, he ran out in a gust of wind.

Qin Shuhuai said to He Kegang and He Renlong, "General He, General He, two battle-tested men, how do you view this matter?"

He Kegang frowned and thought for a while, then said, "This Liu Guoneng only said to open the city gate to welcome the officers and soldiers in. Thinking about it, it seems that there is no sign of false surrender. If he pretends to surrender, what will he get? Could it be that he wants to attract the officers and soldiers to enter? City, and then wait for the opportunity to ambush the officers and soldiers? Hehe, this kind of thing is too small for us."

He Renlong said, "What General He said is true. From the current point of view, Liu Guoneng does not seem to be a false surrender. However, he said that Gao Yingxiang is dead. Why haven't we heard any news?"

Qin Shuhuai said, "Nowadays that the army and soldiers are pressing down on the border, Li Zicheng naturally wants to keep it secret, so as not to affect morale. Presumably only the leaders of the main gangsters know about this matter, so it's normal that we didn't get any news."

Meng Hu said, "Master Hou, so we should trust that Liu Guoneng?"

Qin Shuhuai chuckled, and said, "Believe it or not, just try it out. Send the order and set off according to the plan. Isn't there a dragon and a tiger entrenched in the west and north of the city? Let's capture them first."

The generals immediately responded solemnly, "Follow the order!"

(End of this chapter)