"But I know there are still many people in Hedong who have a good relationship with Li Yuan."

Xiao Yu raised his own concerns. For example, the Wang family in Taiyuan, as one of the top Kanto gentry of the five surnames and seven families, is also the leader of the Hedong gentry, and they are the ones who are the ones who are at Li Yuan.

Li Yuan's sister is the wife of Wang Yu Xuxian, the head of the contemporary Wang family, and Li Yuan's eldest son's wife is the daughter of his sister, who is a relative. This relationship is that the relationship between the Wang family in Taiyuan and the Li family has always been very good.

For example, the Pei family in Wenxi, Jiang County, is also a top gentry in Hedong, and the Pei family also supports Li Yuan. Pei Ji of Wenxi's Pei family is now the prime minister of Li Yuan.

In addition, the Liu family in Hedong also supported Li Yuan.

Xiao Yu was worried that if he wanted to surrender to Luo Cheng, he was afraid that a civil strife would occur in Hedong.

"I heard that Li Shimin had already crossed the Pujin Bridge and entered Hedong County from Fengyi County."

Wen Dalin immediately said, "But the Qin army dispatched 200,000 troops, Luo Cheng had arrived in Jingxing, and he would definitely be the first to arrive in Taiyuan."

"They must also let them come."

Now the people stationed in Jingxing in the east and Guancheng in the north are all close friends of Li Yuan.

"This is actually not difficult. Mr. Yang has passed away. Now, in name, Mr. Xiao, you are still the supreme commander of the entire Hedong region. You can give orders to the generals of the garrison in various places, summon them to Taiyuan to discuss military information, or simply mobilize the troops of various passes. In short, as long as Li Shimin's army has not arrived for a day, then in Hedong, you are still the supreme commander and can still open the door of convenience."

Zhending City, Hengshan County, Hebei.

Luo Cheng met Xiao Yu's eldest son Xiao Rui. Xiao Rui came secretly at his father's order. The one who accompanied him was Wen Daya, Wen Yanbo's brother Wen Dalin.

The three masters of the Wen family were very famous. As the eldest brother of the Wen family, Wen Dalin served as a scholar in the Eastern Palace of the Sui Dynasty and the Chang'an Wei. Later, due to his father's death, he returned home to worry. After that, the world was in chaos, so he simply stopped serving in the officialdom and his family managed the family and taught his children at home.

This time, under the entrusted by his brother, he specially accompanied Xiao Rui to secretly pay a visit to Luo Cheng.

Luo Cheng was very surprised. He didn't know how many times he sent people to contact Taiyuan. Neither Xiao Yu nor Yang Yichen, they were willing to submit.

Although he successfully won over some Taiyuan military generals and officials, his positions were too low and he could always control the situation.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, Yang Yichen suddenly died of illness, but Xiao Yu was willing to surrender.

When Xiao Rui paid homage to Luo Cheng, he did not say that he had surrendered by his father's order, but said that he would come to worship the emperor on his father's order and welcome the emperor to Taiyuan.

Wen Daya specifically told him to welcome him but not to surrender. In this way, Xiao Yu would not surrender, to show that they were originally from the court and had no intention of resisting.

In addition, he asked Xiao Rui to report to his house as soon as he came up.

First, he reported his father Xiao Yu's official position and title, and was the Minister of Shangshu Zuo Pushe, the Grand Tutor, the Duke of Song, and the Envoy of Xuanfu of Hedong.

This is naturally to remind the Emperor of Qin that Xiao Yu was Prime Minister Xuan.

He also asked Xiao Rui to present the map of Hedong counties, registered population lists, and military lists, which all mean that Hedong has strong strength, which is naturally their capital.

Luo Cheng saw Xiao Rui's behavior, but he was not angry. Instead, he happily stepped forward and helped the two of them up in person.

"Duke Xiao is very wise and surrenders to the court. I am very happy. You are exempted from being a favor. Please get up quickly!"

"The father of the sinner wanted to return to the court early, but General Yang Yichen was determined, so he was a little helpless..."

"Don't mention the past. I can understand it, but since I am willing to submit now, it's a good thing, and there's no reason to be late."

Regarding Xiao Rui, Luo Cheng immediately proposed to grant him the title of bachelor of the East Palace, while for Wen Daya, he specially granted him the title of bachelor of Hanlin.

"My Crown Prince is young and needs the assistance of a young talent like Mr. Xiao."

He also said to Wen Daya, "Hanlin Bachelor's Academy is a newly established yamen in this dynasty. The scholars serve me and the prince for lectures, join the attendant class, accompany the guards, inspect the prince's academic work, etc., which is my personal personalities and is very important."

This Hanlin Bachelor is actually similar to the emperor's secretary, similar to the previous duties of the secretary-general, but it focuses more on following the entourage and even waiting for the imperial edict to draft an edict. He already has the power of some of the Secretariat's servants.

Wen Daya used to be a bachelor of the East Palace, how could he not understand that the bachelor of the Hanlin Bachelor of the Great Qin Academy has a very heavy power?

"What kind of virtue is me? How can I dare to accept such an important task?"

"I have heard of the name of the three masters of Wen in Taiyuan for a long time. I am extremely pleased to be able to get the three brothers of you now. Don't refuse, otherwise I will be unhappy."

Luo Cheng laughed and directly awarded Wen Dalin from Taiyuan as the governor of Taiyuan.

As for Xiao Yu.

Luo Cheng granted Xiao Yu the title of Prince and Grand Tutor, Secretary of the Secretariat on the spot, and was granted the title of Duke of Shu, with a fief of 1,000 households and a land of 3,000 acres.

Xiao Rui smiled and was very satisfied with Luo Cheng's reward.

He knew that Li Mi surrendered to Luo Cheng, but he was granted the title of founding duke of Pushan County and the title of Taichang Qing. Wang Shichong surrendered to Qin and only gave the title of founding marquis of Huainan County and the position of Guanglu Qing.

His father surrendered, and Luo Cheng actually gave the title of Duke of Shu, who was truly granted Qianhu, and even gave the position of prime minister like Zhongshu Shilang, not to mention the title of crown prince and grand tutor.

Before he came, the father and son had a secret conversation.

Xiao Yu felt that Luo Cheng might grant him a county duke or county marquis and give him a position as a prefect or nine ministers. Who would have expected that he could also give him a position as a prime minister.

"My minister Xiao Rui thanked my emperor for his kindness on behalf of his father!"

A deal was considered a conclusion.

The next thing to talk about is the specific matter of entrustment.

Wen Daya came forward in this regard. Luo Cheng talked to him for a while and then knew Xiao Yu’s entire plan. He was even more satisfied with Wen Daya’s brothers.

When the new dynasty was first established, the Zhengji needed such civil officials.

"Li Shimin is not afraid. After you return to Taiyuan, Mr. Wen, please send a trustworthy general to Huoyi immediately. Linfen River is located on Huoshan, which is very dangerous. Behind it is the dangerous path of Queshi Valley. The front guard Huoyi, the back guards the spirit stones and Jiexiu. No matter how many Li Shimin soldiers there are, it is difficult to go north to Taiyuan. The summer flood is coming soon, and at that time, there will be only Queshi Valley that can be taken along the way in Xihe County, and it will be even more difficult to pass."

"As for Jingxing, there is no need to worry. Even if Li Yuan is guarding her, Mr. Xiao must have his own people. As long as he can be an insider at the critical moment, I will be able to break through the pass and enter the city."

Luo Cheng explained to Xiao Rui.

If Xiao Yu, the commander, did not surrender, then there would definitely be several tough battles to fight in the Taiyuan Battle, especially when Li Shimin was rushing to Taiyuan. Although he was not too worried about this young brother-in-law, he was still young and was really much younger than his own, let alone his troops were not as brave as his elite troops, but if he was allowed to enter Taiyuan first and defend the city, this battle would be much harder to fight.

Now, Xiao Yu surrendered, and the battle in Taiyuan has not started yet, and Luo Cheng has basically won seven or eight points.

After the negotiations were completed, Luo Cheng specially asked the eunuch to take the Jade Qilin Talisman. Generally, civil officials use fish talismans, and military generals use martial talismans. Even the ministers above the third rank only use gold as talismans. The Jade Qilin Talisman is a honor and favor given to the ministers by the emperor.

Xiao Yu was given a jade qilin talisman, and a goldfish talisman and a goldfish bag for the three brothers of Wen, and a silverfish talisman was given to Xiao Rui.

The three Wen brothers are not of the third grade, and the special gift of gold talisman is also a favor.

He also gave Xiao Yu a bullfighting robe, specially given purple robe and jade belts to the three Wen brothers, and gave Xiao Ruifei silver robe.

Finally, Luo Cheng even held Wen Daya with his left hand and Xiao Rui with his right hand, and sent the two out in person.

After this trick, even though he was as calm as Wen Daya, he couldn't help but feel that his blood was boiling and his face became hot. Such a king's kindness was so rewarding.

"Please stop your Majesty, I will rush back to Taiyuan now."

Xiao Rui was even more excited and didn't know how to speak. He was also a child of a noble family, but which emperor would treat them so politely?
Chapter completed!