Kai Fu Han

Chapter 239 Friendship Can Be Throwable
What Guo Chengyan said was very reasonable. If he really persuaded the soldiers and horses of Huang County to defect when the two armies were at war, it would have a great impact on the situation on the battlefield.

However, people who have been to the Xinghan League know the potential of the Xinghan League. Who has never been there can believe that the Xinghan League, a small force that only occupies one county, can resist the attack of the Jin-Qi coalition, so Liu Xinqi does not believe in Guo Chengyan Can successfully persuade Gu Yi, the magistrate of Huang County.

"Tell me your strategy in detail." Liu Xinqi said to Guo Chengyan.

"I will definitely be unconvincing if I try to persuade you, but if you can arrange for a soldier to go with a flintlock rifle, I will be [-]% sure to succeed. Last time, the Xinghan League used one county to fight against the five-county coalition. The navy of Jiajin Kingdom joined forces to attack and won the battle, which has already made a name for itself among the surrounding forces. This time when I go to Huang County, I will first be moved by emotion, then rationalize it, and finally threaten it, which will definitely make it possible. Gu Yi abandoned the darkness and turned to the light."

Liu Xinqi understood that Guo Chengyan wanted soldiers to accompany him, first so that he could show the power of the Xinghan League to Huang County Magistrate Gu Yi, and secondly, so that he could monitor him.Taking the initiative to ask for someone to monitor him was to show that he had no intention of taking the opportunity to escape.

"If you really persuade Gu Yi to surrender to us before the battle, not only will you be free, but your family, relatives and friends will also be free, I guarantee you." Liu Xinqi promised him the benefit and did not say any more threats. The conversation seemed very harmonious.

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On October [-], after Liu Xinqi's careful explanation, Guo Chengyan rode to Huang County with two warrior guards arranged by Liu Xinqi.

We set off at [-]:[-] in the morning, took a short rest in the middle to regain some power, and arrived at Huang County just after noon.

Although the war was coming, the guards in Huang County did not strengthen, and the guards at the city gate did not strictly check the people entering the city. Guo Chengyan and the three horses simply collected the city entry tax and let them go.

"With this level of defense, we can lurk in a few people first, and then wait for the large army to arrive, attack suddenly, and seize the city gate. This Huangxian County can be captured in one fell swoop." A soldier whispered to his comrades from behind. said.

"There's no need to go to all this trouble. Just charge straight ahead with a light horse. These weaklings won't even be able to react, and we'll rush into the city. As long as we enter the city, they won't be at our mercy by then." The comrade replied. road.

"The alliance leader is too benevolent and needs to be famous. Otherwise, we would have occupied the entire Dengzhou long ago, and we can make great contributions."

Guo Chengyan was walking in front and could hear the two talking, but he didn't interrupt.Having been in politics for many years, Guo Chengyan understood that "having a reputation as a teacher" was just Liu Xinqi's excuse to appease his elite generals who were powerful, energetic, belligerent and wanted to make meritorious deeds.Otherwise, the last time the five-county coalition attacked the Xinghan League, the "name of revenge" would not have been too comfortable to use.

Guo Chengyan, who had carefully studied the various policy policies of the Xinghan League, knew that Liu Xinqi was unwilling to expand his territory just because he did not want to swallow it all and because he had insufficient management talents, so he had to choose a steady and steady strategy.

However, after more than half a year of training and practice, the [-] officials recruited previously are ready for use. The army has also been trained and expanded. Preparations for expanding the territory have been completed. We are waiting for the Jin-Qi coalition to arrive and then take advantage of the opportunity to occupy more territory. .

Arriving at the gate of the Huangxian County Government Office, Guo Chengyan took out a letter of greeting and handed it to the guarding official: "I am a good friend of the County Magistrate of Guixian County, Gu Yizhi. I have been traveling here and came here to visit. Please let me know."

Several government officials saw that Guo Chengyan was very impressive and his temperament showed that he was no ordinary scholar, so they did not chase him away directly, and one of them stepped forward to take the invitation.

When Guo Chengyan handed over the greeting card, he took advantage of the opportunity to stuff a small piece of silver in the past.

"I've handed over my errands. I'll invite you all to have tea."

Touching the silver in his hand, the yamen servant who was about to open the greeting card and check it immediately smiled and said: "You will wait a minute, I will report it." After saying that, without looking at the greeting card in his hand, he turned around and entered the yamen. After waiting for a while, Within half an hour, a man in official uniform walked out.

"Oh my! What a great joy today. I didn't expect that Brother Guo would come to see me. Aren't you..."

Before the official finished speaking, he was interrupted by Guo Chengyan: "Brother Gu, be careful, let's go in and talk." He gestured to the government officials on the left and right.

Gu Yi understood immediately, then stepped forward to hold Guo Chengyan's arm.
"Let's go, talk inside, no matter what, since you escaped the catastrophe, it's gratifying, you must celebrate today." After speaking, he pulled Guo Chengyan towards the door.

"Stop!! You can't go in this important place of the Yamen, so just wait outside."

The two soldiers who were following Guo Chengyan and were about to enter were stopped by the government officials.

"Brother Gu, let them come in too. I came to see you this time because I have something to talk about, and what I want to tell you is related to them." Guo Chengyan said to Gu Yi.

Seeing that the two of them were tall and huge and carrying weapons-like things wrapped in black cloth on their backs, Gu Yi finally came back from the joy of meeting Guo Chengyan for the first time and realized that Guo Chengyan might not be a free man yet.

First, he calmly pulled Guo Chengyan and walked a few steps into the yamen, asking several yamen servants to separate Guo Chengyan and the two soldiers. Then he asked Guo Chengyan, "Is there any difficulty? Now that you are here, I can Make sure you’re thorough.”

As soon as Guo Chengyan finished speaking, several government officials immediately understood and drew out their long knives from their waists and pointed them at the two soldiers.The two soldiers did not make any move, still standing quietly, waiting for Guo Chengyan to deal with it.

"It's okay. There's no need to be so alert. They are really related to what I plan to talk to you about. Let them come in. Moreover, just these few government officials can't stop them. It's completely useless."

"This... is completely useless? Could it be that you were poisoned?" Gu Yi asked again, without ordering the servant to put down the knife.

Guo Chengyan was really touched by Gu Yi's concern. This was a true friend, and it strengthened his determination to persuade Gu Yi and "save" his life this time.

"No, I'm not looking for you this time because I'm being coerced by anyone. Instead, I'm here for your safety. Don't worry."

"This... let's go ahead and talk about it. If necessary, it's not too late to let them in." Gu Yi suggested.

Guo Chengyan didn't dare agree. He didn't know if Liu Xinqi had secretly given any orders to the two soldiers, such as not letting Guo Chengyan out of sight.If there is such an order, then if he goes in alone, he will definitely provoke the two soldiers to go on a killing spree, increase the casualties of innocent people, and lead to a deadlock in this matter.

(End of this chapter)