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Xiao Buyi stood with his bow on his back, making people unable to see his face clearly. The armor shining on his body emitted a faint golden light, covering his whole body with a golden halo, making people feel more awe.

Standing on the Heifengling Road, the mountain wind blew, but he was like a rock. If it weren't for the fluttering clothes, Zhai Rang almost thought he was a stone.

But Zhai Rang knew that Xiao Buyi was not a stone, he was an extremely terrible enemy.

Xiao Buyi is very powerful in martial arts. If he can mobilize thousands of troops, he will almost be another Zhang Xutuo.

When Zhai Rang thought of the three words Zhang Xutuo, his eyelids couldn't help but jump.

The mountain wind was cold and blew on Zhai Rang's body, making his body feel cold. Zhai Rang then remembered that he didn't wear much. Since he was arrested from the bed by Wang Dangren, he had no time to think too much. Until now, he has only worn shoes and robe. In recent years, he has rarely had such a miserable time.

In the past, even if Zhang Xutuo came to fight, he could still escape calmly. Xiao Buyi, in front of him, heard that he was the youngest general of the Sui Dynasty. It seemed that the yellow-haired man had not retreated, but he actually drove him exhausted and in a mess. It was more easy to take his life now!

"General Xiao, you and I have never had any grudges or grudges. I wonder why we are fighting each other today? You burned my camp and killed my subordinates. With your current contribution, you can go to the court to receive merits and rewards." Zhai Rang smiled bitterly and said, "It is a good saying, killing people is just a lie..."

"Your head is not lit right now." Xiao Buyi smiled.

"If I can let General Xiao let the subordinates behind me go, what's the harm in placing the ground?" Zhai Rang looked at the deep valley and said in a deep voice: "As long as General Xiao likes it, I can jump from here."

"Although it's not my business whether you jump or not, I don't like you jumping." Xiao Buyi was unmoved, "You retreat now. Stop surrender, everyone can survive."

"Master, don't talk to him, at worst, you can die together."

Shan Xiongxin shouted behind Zhai Rang, he was not tired of fighting all the way. Although he had fought with Xiao Buyi for three arrows, the line of life and death was unprecedentedly dangerous. At this moment, he stood up on the rock wall, feeling sweaty and no longer had the strength to fight, but his bones were still hard and he didn't want to beg for mercy.

"I heard General Xiao's words." Zhai Rang hesitated: "If we really give up on resistance, can you spare and not kill?"

"Zhai Rang, you and I have no grievances and worries. However, eating your salary and sharing your worries will not be eliminated is a major concern for the court. I don't want to kill you, but I want to take you back to the capital and be determined by the emperor. As for your life, it is not something I can decide."

When Zhai Rang heard this, he sighed: "Since General Xiao spoke, how dare Zhai Rang refuse to obey? Everyone retreated."

Shan Xiongxin looked stunned and wanted to say something else. Zhai Rang turned around and said with tears in his eyes: "Xiongxin, I am incompetent, and I will lose my troops and generals. If I can exchange my life for the chance of your waiting life, death will be considered as a restless eye."

Shan Xiongxin sighed. The hero was short of breath and would not say more.

The subordinates were also silent. Even if Zhai Mosheng was in a strong blood and was frightened when he saw Xiao Buyi's long arrow attack. Xiao Buyi was very skilled in martial arts and had a good geographical advantage, so everyone could not rush forward. If the stalemate continues like this, there is only a way out. Since Zhai Rang said he would not resist, there was no need for everyone to fight desperately.

Because the thieves in Wagang just come when they are united, and if they are not united, they will disperse. They gather for profit, and there is no question of fighting for dominance in the world. Zhai Rang didn't even have this idea. Even if everyone was in Wagang for a long time, if they were captured, except for Zhai Rang and the famous generals who were worried about their lives, the rest of them might not be killed.

Everyone returned quickly and quickly. Zhai Ren lowered his voice behind Shan Xiongxin, "Xiong Xin, how are you injured?" Seeing Shan Xiong Xin, Zhai Ren smiled bitterly and said, "I'll ask Xiong Xin to escape when he sees the opportunity, so I'll spare you because I can only drag you down. Zhang Tong'er died, Zhiluo's life and death are unknown, and Yuan Zhen and Ru Xin are even more unaware of whereabouts. As the leader of the village, I have the face to live in this world, so how can I live in this world?"

Shan Xiongxin turned his back to Zhai Rang, making people unable to see his expression clearly. After a while, he finally said: "Xiao Buyi is really powerful. Since he forced us to return, how can he not wait at the foot of the mountain? Wagang was led by this man and was defeated by the ground. What's the use of Xiongxin's life if he escapes?"

Although Shan Xiongxin was defeated, he guessed it was not bad. When everyone walked down from Heifeng Ridge, they found that there were soldiers from the Great Sui Dynasty everywhere, with their armors clanging and extremely powerful.

Zhai Rang was secretly shocked. These elite soldiers came fiercely and were obviously prepared for a long time. But he was ridiculous that he was completely unaware of it. He even came to report the news and didn't believe it. He couldn't blame others for being caught. But what surprised him the most was that the Sui army was even more familiar with the terrain of Wagang than him. How could this be possible? Of course, he didn't know that it was his elder brother who sold Wagang land, otherwise he would have strangled Zhai Hong to death.

Sui soldiers came all the way to report the news, but none of the eight villages in Wagang were spared and were defeated one by one by the Sui soldiers.

This was not beyond Zhai Rang's expectations, but Wang Ruxin was also caught, which surprised Zhai Rang.

When the brothers and brothers gathered together, they found out that Fang Xuanzao had not gone to report the news at all. Wang Ruxin was defeated by all his strength, and Bing Yuanzhen sacrificed his life to break through the siege, but he did not know whereabouts. Zhai Rang frowned secretly, thinking that this outsider was not trustworthy. Fang Xuanzao did not act as a good post official, but became a plague god. Following Yang Xuangan's rebellion led to Yang Xuangan's defeat, and after he followed himself, he wiped out the entire army of Wagang. He stopped running for life and realized that Fang Xuanzao said most of the mistakes, and couldn't help but sigh to the sky. Wang Ruxin was originally depressed, but when he heard that Zhai Rang had asked Fang Xuanzao to report the news, he even cursed the boy's unrighteousness.

Zhai Rang didn't even want to scold him. Looking around, the Sui soldiers were all in the Wagang crowd, all in panic and looked disgusted.

Today, Wagang can almost be said to have been wiped out. Among the five tigers of Wagang, Xu Shiji had long been unknown. Zhang Tong'er was killed, Bing Yuanzhen was defeated and fled, Chen Zhiliu was seriously injured, Shan Xiongxin was captured, the rest were like Wang Dangren, Wang Ruxin, Zhai Mosheng, including him, were all captured, and Zhai Mowu was most likely unable to escape. Fortunately, his daughter Zhai Wushuang survived the hunting. Thinking of this, Zhai Rang couldn't help but feel sad and wanted to cry.

The Wagang army gave up resistance, and the Sui army stopped massacre, and what they did was no different from Zhang Xutuo. They burned the village and evacuated Wagang.

Zhai Rang was escorted out of Wagang. He discovered that the Sui army was vast and disciplined, and he was even more shocked, thinking that Xiao Buyi was simply unfathomable.

After Xiao Buyi turned around the camp, he felt that Zhang Xutuo's headache was because a group of bandits could not deal with it. He gathered all the generals to discuss first.

But there are many different opinions, but no one can give you any suitable suggestions.

It was just because the thieves were not only disliked and might be angry when they saw many thieves. When they were led to Zhai Rang, they were also very likely to be surrendered. They were not only unhappy when they saw many thieves, but they might be wrong. Xiao Buyi had a headache when he heard this, and only then did he find out the difficulty of doing things for Yang Guang. Some generals suggested that it would be better to kill these thieves in a clean and neat way. Xiao Buyi was shocked when he heard this. Asked if he did this, he did the same before. The soldiers nodded, shook their heads, or were confused, but they admired Xiao Buyi for sending surprise troops to conquer Wagang. If he had land, he said that Xiao Buyi was a general in the expedition. Naturally, he would do whatever he wanted. He could do a lot!

Xiao Buyi had no idea. He first encouraged everyone to fight bravely. Then he ordered the marching record room to record the merits of soldiers and generals one by one, and could not bury anyone's merits. He was very busy. When the soldiers saw this adult so enthusiastic, they would do everything themselves, and they were grateful. They felt that although the general was young, it would be good to follow him.

Xiao Buyi was busy until late at night before he could rest a little while, and finally realized that it was not so easy to be a good general.

When it was dawn the next day, Xiao Buyi first looked for Wei Zheng and continued to discuss the disposal of the bandits.

Wei Zheng had a solution to this complicated situation and replied: "General Xiao, I think it would be better to just capture the thief's head and the rest of the thief's hands to be dismissed and returned to the countryside to work as a farmer."

"It's that simple?" Xiao Buyi was a little surprised.

Wei Zheng sighed lightly: "Return to General, in fact, except for a few people, most of these bandits were forced to become thieves. If they could live a life of peace, most of them still did not want to be thieves. With General Zhang's ability, he could not get rid of all the fights in the east and west, and he could not bear to do anything. I heard that Fan Zigai, the Minister of Civil Affairs, suppressed bandits in the village, and those who surrendered all betrayed them. This aroused the resentment of the people. The more he suppressed the more thieves, he was punished by the emperor for this. General Zhang only defeated the bandits and burned their base. Although he could not calm the bandits in the end, his power was becoming increasingly high and inferior. I think it is possible to argue with General Xiao's wisdom."

When Xiao Buyi heard what Wei Zheng said, he realized that suppressing bandits was also very knowledgeable, and it was not just to pursue them relentlessly. Of course, he also knew that Yang Guang would not change his strategy for governing the country for a day, and the bandits could not be wiped out after all. The current expedition and treatment of the symptoms and the root cause were not cured. Even if he killed Zhai Rang, what would it be possible? There would be no Li Rang or Zhang Rang again?

"Since that's the case, please ask Mr. Wei to surrender the thieves as we discuss how to deal with them?" Xiao Buyi asked.

Wei Zheng nodded, "Where is the responsibility of his subordinates, do their best."

Seeing Wei Zheng get up and make a statement, Xiao Buyi felt that Wei Zheng was not as old-fashioned as it seemed, or had been unsuccessful for many years to develop his cynical character. After spending many days with him, he found that this person was very sensible in his work, and he was clear about right and wrong, and it was indeed not bad.

When Wei Zheng walked to the tent, he suddenly stopped walking: "General Xiao, my subordinates have something to ask for."

"Speaking."

"I heard from the general yesterday that he would share all the money and goods obtained from the bandit suppression to the soldiers in the army?"

“That’s true.”

"This is not in line with the military rules." Wei Zheng said in a deep voice: "The subordinates are the military supervisors and have the right to remind the general of any violations."

Xiao Buyi thought for a while, stood up and walked to Wei Zhengdi. Wei Zheng was not afraid, but just looked at Xiao Buyi. He now understood that Xiao Buyi not only had high power, but also seemed to have high martial arts skills. If he wanted him to die, he would have no room for resistance.

Xiao Buyi stretched out his hand and patted Wei Zhengdi on the shoulder, "Old Wei, what you said makes sense, but I have difficulties."

Wei Zheng was amused and laughed when he heard his old Wei name. He did not correct his name, but he still said seriously: "I don't know what the general is difficult?"

Xiao Buyi took Wei Zheng's hand and reached out to lift the curtain tent. When the soldiers saw Xiao Buyi coming out, they saluted respectfully. Xiao Buyi asked everyone to avoid the gifts, and took Wei Zheng to the tents of various camps, pointing to the soldiers coming and going, saying, "What do you think they and me are trying to suppress bandits?"

Wei Zheng said after a while: "Defend the country."

Xiao Buyi smiled bitterly and said, "According to the truth, everyone knows many things. They fight bloodyly. Of course, there are lands for the country, and places for promotion. But more of them are just for the wife, children and young people at home. Although this expedition was a surprise attack, many of my soldiers in the Great Sui Dynasty died, but the court's pensions have always arrived late. Last time I went south with me and died a personal guard. I had to ask for him a long time, let alone an ordinary soldier? If their basic expectations are not satisfied, how can they fight bravely to fight the enemy next time? Rewarding them is just to ensure the smooth next battle, and there is no other idea."

"But if it is all like this, what's the use of me to supervise the army?" Wei Zheng frowned. He knew that Xiao Buyi had no other idea, that was that he was not buying people's hearts, but in fact, Xiao Buyi's move made everyone grateful for his soldiers and generals, and he was very suspicious of buying people's hearts.

Xiao Buyi was not angry, but just thought for a while. Suddenly, he said, "Why not say it again? This time, he should be used as a reward for the soldiers and generals, and then he will talk about it when the court rewards it. What do you think of this way?"

"Advance?" Wei Zheng said in a daze: "There is such a thing in the army?"

Xiao Buyi laughed, "The law is nothing but human nature. Lao Wei, this is only once, and I will not be an example. There is still someone looking for me there. I will take a step first."

He made an excuse to turn around and wanted to leave. He found that Yuchi Gong was standing not far away and pulled him into the tent. Wei Zheng wanted to summon him, but when he saw that he was missing, he shook his head and left.

Xiao Buyi arrived in the tent and then breathed a sigh of relief: "With this Wei Zheng, you must be careful when doing things."

Yuchi Gong smiled and said, "Although it is not easy to do things, if there are more people like this in the Sui Dynasty, why would it be so embarrassing today?"

Xiao Buyi smiled and said, "What Brother Jingde said makes a lot of sense..."

"Now you are the general, I am the deputy, this title..." Yuchi Jingde wanted to speak but stopped.

Xiao Buyi shook his head, "Brother Jingde, how could he be obsessed with small matters? In order to establish his prestige, he should be called the general, but you and I have a strong personal relationship. Today I only talk about personal friendship, regardless of other things. Without Brother Jingde's teaching sword skills back then, there would be no general today." Yuchi Gong smiled kindly, "I thought that people who became generals would always be different, but I didn't expect that Buyi would be the same as before."

Xiao Buyi smiled and said, "By the way, Brother Jingde, since you arrived at Huzhu, you have been studying the conquering Wagang with you, and you have no leisure to reminisce about the past. Although Xingyan's pioneer made a great contribution this time, if Brother Jingde's command was not good, he would not have been able to conquer Wagang so easily."

"It's just my duty. Without your terrain map, I can't go so smoothly. By the way, what are you going to do with the surrendered thieves?"

Hearing Xiao Buyi talked about the discussion with Wei Zheng, Yuchi Jingde was silent for a moment before saying, "So that's it."

Xiao Buyi felt that Yuchi Jingde had something in his words and said in confusion: "Is there any better way for Brother Jingde?"

Yuchi Jingde turned his head and looked out of the tent and said lightly: "I know that many generals suppressed bandits and suppressed rebellions to appease the bandit leader, and most of the rest were dismissed. But Wagang was really shocked by the Central Plains. Buyi, you attacked like this, but you have established prestige in one fell swoop. It is probably not possible to appease bandits like them."

Xiao Buyi understood Yuchi Gong's meaning and asked tentatively: "I wonder how Brother Jingde feels when he is doing things under General Xue?"

"General Xue is old." Yuchi Gong sighed.

"If Brother Jingde fights side by side with me in the future, what do you think?"

Yuchi Gong turned his head and looked at Xiao Buyi, and after a while, he said, "I remember my brother was a businessman before?" People always change." Xiao Buyi's smile remained unabated, and his friendship was sincere.

Yuchi Gong pondered for a long time before saying, "Please ask me to think about it for a few days?"

Xiao Buyi nodded, "It's good."

I always felt that Yuchi Gong was hiding something, so Xiao Buyi didn't ask questions and chatted with him for a few words. Someone outside the tent said, "General Xiao, please see me if someone is here on the other side of General Zhang, and I am waiting in the central army tent."

Xiao Buyi heard that it was Sun Shaofang's voice. He stood up and said, "Brother Jingde, I'll deal with some things first."

When Yuchi Gong saw Xiao Buyi leaving, he sighed and murmured to himself: "Buyi is very loyal to me, but Lord Liu is kind to me. How can I rude me this time?"

Xiao Buyi didn't know what Yuchi Gong was thinking, but he never forced others to do anything.

Yuchi Gong is a famous general and a powerful general. He was very ease in commanding the soldiers when he attacked Wagang this time. Xiao Buyi was lacking such talents. Since he met again, he didn't want to miss it again. However, Yuchi Gong seemed to have great difficulties, and Xiao Buyi was not in a hurry, thinking that he would just ask slowly in the future.

The attack on Wagang was originally the idea of ​​the court, and it was originally planned to let Zhang Xutuo and Xiao Buyi join forces to eliminate Wagang. However, Zhang Xutuo was delayed. When Xiao Buyi waited for Yuchi Gong, he began to make arrangements in advance. After arresting Zhai Hong to obtain the terrain of Wagang, Xiao Buyi discussed with the generals, feeling that it was not appropriate to go. Then he changed and stopped waiting for Zhang Xutuo and went straight to take Wagang.

Facts proved that his decision was correct. All what Zhai Hong said was true, and Xiao Buyi and others had already understood the strength of Wagang, so they could succeed in one blow. Now Zhang Xutuo sent someone to contact him, and he no longer had much use. He just thought of the famous Zhang Xutuo, who was close to him. Xiao Buyi still couldn't help but burst into passion. I want to see how heroic this person is?

When he came to the central army tent, he saw a man sitting upright in the corner wearing a felt hat. Although he was covered in dust, he was calm and calm, but his face was still sallow. It was because he had a chance to meet Qin Shubao.

"Brother Qin has not come here, so please forgive me." Xiao Buyi snatched forward a few steps.

Qin Shubao stood up slowly and bowed: "Where is General Xiao saying anything? It's too late in the future, so I'd like to ask the general to forgive me."

"Brother Qin has not come yet, so I guess there is any delay?" Xiao Buyi said with concern: "I wonder if General Zhang is close to him?"
To be continued...