Fang Xuanling followed Xu Yannian into the inner hall. The two of them took a seat separately. Chen Guang stood behind Fang Xuanling. Xu Yannian suddenly felt an invisible pressure and hurriedly smiled and said, "General Chen, please sit down too!"

Fang Xuanling turned around and smiled, "Since Xu Jun is so polite, just sit down!"

Chen Guang nodded and sat down under Fang Xuanling. His task was not to participate in the negotiations, but to threaten when Xu Yannian refused to submit. Of course, if Xu Yannian was obedient and cooperative, then he had no need to take action. ⊙,

Fang Xuanling said calmly: "I don't know the battle situation in Pengcheng County, how much did Xu Jun know?"

"I heard that Meng Haigong retreated to Qingzhou. I was ignorant in Donghai County. I only knew about this after the deserters talked about it. I wonder what the latest battle situation is now?" Xu Yannian replied carefully.

"It seems that the news about Xu Enjun is a bit behind. Four days ago, our general had led a large army to wipe out Meng Haigong in Liu County. Meng Haigong and his son escaped, but Han Zhishui was executed, Pengcheng County was also captured by Yang Zheng. Meng Dangui led the remaining troops to escape in a hurry to Qiao County."

Xu Yannian was stunned when he heard this. Is Mr. Meng Hai finished like this?

Fang Xuanling smiled again and said, "There is another news to tell the envoy that General Yuchi has led 5,000 troops into Donghai County and will arrive in Yongshan County tomorrow at the latest."

This news made Xu Yannian unable to sit still anymore, and he was shocked to stand up. Fang Xuanling said lightly: "Did this news surprise Xu Jun?"

Xu Yannian realized that he had lost his composure. He quickly sat down again, wiped his forehead with his sleeve and said coldly: "I'm just so happy that Mr. Meng Hai is finally finished, and Donghai County can finally return to the court."

"Yes! Donghai County is going to return to the court, but how do you plan to explain to the court?"

"I have some difficulties in this. In order to protect the people, I have to make false statements about the rioters. I think the court should understand it." Xu Yannian wiped the cold sweat like beads on his forehead. He was incoherent and couldn't continue.

"In order to protect the people, I also took the cloth and grain from the official warehouse. Xu Junzhu, it is difficult for you to explain to the court!"

After saying that, Fang Xuanling threw a book to him, "There is a record of cloth on it, and there are five thousand pieces of cloth missing, but we found these five thousand pieces of cloth in the envoy's house, and there is also food. Please don't say that we are slandering you."

Xu Yannian's face turned pale. The thing he feared the most finally happened. He sat in his seat like five thunder, and his mind was blank. But he clearly heard Fang Xuanling's words, "Eunuch Xu, serving the bandits and stealing property and food in the official warehouse. This is a serious crime for the whole family to behead him!"

After all, Xu Yannian had been in the officialdom for a long time. He quickly realized that if Fang Xuanling really wanted to arrest him, he would not say these words, and he would definitely have a purpose.

Xu Yannian seemed to have caught a life-saving straw and said in a trembling voice: "I beg the Military Advisor Fang to give him a clear way."

At this time, Fang Xuanling took out a confession letter and placed it in front of Xu Yannian. "Xu Envoy signed it and pressed the handprint, and nothing would happen."

Xu Yannian read the confession letter. He knew in his heart that if he signed it, it would be like an iron chain to be put on his neck forever. He didn't know what to do with "this"

Chen Guang stood up next to him and said coldly: "It seems that it is necessary for the people of the whole city to visit Xu Juncheng's other house. I'll go now!"

"No!" Xu Yannian suddenly became so scared that he collapsed.

"General Chen, please stay and allow me to persuade Xu Jun again."

Fang Xuanling smiled at Xu Yannian without hesitation and said, "I signed it and you are ours. Zhang Shuai will not only help you get rid of your crime, but will also find a way to recommend you as the prefect of Donghai County. Xu Jun is a wise man, and should know that we don't want to make things difficult for you, but hope that everyone will work happily."

Xu Yannian bowed his head and said nothing. He was already a little moved. Fang Xuanling saw that his mind was moving, so he smiled and said, "Then Grandpa Xu think about it! Be sure to reply to me before the army enters the city tomorrow morning, and I will say goodbye."

Fang Xuanling deliberately took the word "Prince" very seriously. He winked at Chen Guang. The two of them got up and left. As soon as they reached the steps, Xu Yannian suddenly chased him out and said, "Mr. Fang, please stay!"

He finally figured out that if he could escape from the crime and become the prefect of Donghai County, then obeying Zhang Xuan's words would not be a bad thing. There are more advantages and disadvantages in it.

"Okay, I'll sign now!"

Xu Yannian finally made up his mind. He bit his fingers and pressed his handprint on the confession letter.

Fang Xuanling showed a smile on his face, which meant that they had controlled Donghai County. The next step was to open up Yu Shiji's relationship and appoint Xu Yannian as the prefect of Donghai County.

Yuchi Gong's rapid advancement was beyond Fang Xuanling's expectations. That night, Yuchi Gong led a five thousand army to Rongshan County. Xu Yannian opened the city gate to welcome the Sui army into the city.

But entering the county seat does not mean taking Donghai County. One of the special features of Donghai County is that it has a large island outside the mainland, and there are 3,000 garrisons of Meng Haigong on the island. Only by taking Donghai Island can Donghai County be completely recaptured.

"There is a big mountain in the north and south of the East China Island. The big mountain in the north is called Yulin Mountain and the big mountain in the south is called Xie Lu Mountain. Donghai County is right below Xie Lu Mountain. You can clearly see it across the strait. There are no large ships at present, so you can only land on the East China Island by fishing boats."

In the lobby, Xu Yannian was introducing the situation of Donghai Island to everyone. Seeing that everyone was focused, he continued: "There are currently three thousand garrisons of Meng Haigong from Donghai Island, and the garrison is called Wang Zongping, who is from Rongshan County."

Speaking of this, Fang Xuanling interrupted him and asked, "Does Wang Zongping have any family members in Rongshan County?"

"His father and elder brother are both in Yongshan County."

Xu Yannian understood what Fang Xuanling meant and hurriedly said, "He is a hard-core confidant of Meng Haigong. I'm afraid he won't surrender. Even if he threatens his father, it will be useless."

Fang Xuanling pondered for a while and asked again: "Does Xu Jun know how many people and how much food there are on the East China Island?"

"It is estimated that there is still a lot of food, but the population is basically gone. Duke Meng Hai moved all the population of Donghai Island to our Rongshan County. The county town on the island is an empty city with only three thousand garrison troops."

Fang Xuanling glanced at Yuchi Gong, "Does General Yuchi want to attack hard or take a plan?"

Yuchi Gong smiled and said, "When I set off, the general told me to follow the arrangements of the military advisor, and the military advisor decided!"

After pausing, Yuchi Gong said again: "In addition, the general asked me to bring several personal soldiers of Meng Haigong. They can tell the situation of the battle in Pingliu County of Wang Zong."

"Just to my wish!"

Fang Xuanling nodded happily and said to Xu Yannian: "Please ask Xu Envoy to bring Wang Zongping's elder brother. I will write a letter to ask him to take it to Wang Zongping to see if Wang Zongping can accept my conditions."

The skin was gone, Mao was not attached, and Meng Haigong had already escaped, so his generals had no intention of guarding Donghai Island anymore. Wang Zongping finally accepted Fang Xuanling's request and could hand over Donghai Island, but he put forward three conditions: first, release his father and brother; second, he would not surrender to the Sui army, and allowed him to lead his army to leave Donghai County; third, he would bring all three thousand soldiers with him.

Fang Xuanling agreed to him in the first two conditions, but on the third condition, the two sides had differences. Fang Xuanling firmly disagreed with the departure of the three thousand people, but Wang Zongping compromised after only two days of the stalemate and proposed that the soldiers follow voluntarily.

This is not because he is willing to admit defeat, but because the news of the demise of the Duke of Meng Hai's army has spread throughout the three armies, and most of the soldiers are unwilling to leave with Wang Zongping.

Seeing that the soldiers were about to mutiny, Wang Zongping had to accept Fang Xuanling's plan.

Finally, Wang Zongping led less than 300 soldiers willing to follow Meng Haigong left Donghai County and went to Qiao County to join Meng Haigong. Wang Zongping knew that Meng Haigong had a third nest in Qiao County.

Three days later, Zhang Xuan led a large army into Donghai County. In fact, Zhang Xuan was most interested in Donghai Island. It was large enough and was across the strait from the mainland. The mountains were high and the emperor was far away. In addition, Donghai County itself was sparsely populated and relatively barren. Compared with Pengcheng County and Xiapi County, it was not valued by the imperial court at all. This was an opportunity for him to make a strategic layout.

The key is to control the officials of Donghai County, and Xu Yannian is the first to bear the brunt.

Zhang Xuan led a large army to Yingshan County. Fang Xuanling brought a group of officials to welcome Zhang Xuan in front of the city gate. "My subordinates live up to the general's expectations and complete the task successfully!"

"Thank you for your hard work in the military advisor!"

Zhang Xuan turned over and dismounted, stepped forward and grabbed Fang Xuanling's shoulder hard. The two looked at each other and smiled. There was no need to say much more, and they knew it in their hearts.

At this time, Fang Xuanling pulled Xu Yannian and introduced with a smile: "This is Xu Junzhu. Thanks to him this time, we can completely eliminate the remaining bandits in Donghai County."

Xu Yannian felt ashamed and hurriedly bowed to salute, "I heard the reputation of the general for a long time. I will comfort my whole life when I see him today!"

Zhang Xuan was funny in his heart. Is he so important to him? He replied with a bow and smiled gently: "Mr. Xu is in love with the court and secretly helps the Sui army. He has made great contributions to the recovery of Donghai County. I will definitely report to the court and recommend Xu to the prefect of Donghai County."

Xu Yannian was overjoyed and hurriedly expressed, "I am willing to serve the general!"

Zhang Xuan smiled and it seemed that Fang Xuanling had done a good job and had completely controlled Xu Yannian, laying a solid foundation for the implementation of the subsequent plan.

At this time, Xu Yannian introduced other officials to Zhang Xuan one by one. Everyone showed great congratulations. They knew in their hearts that whether they could escape the crime for so many years was Zhang Xuan.

Everyone surrounded Zhang Xuan and walked towards the county town. At this time, Zhang Xuan asked Fang Xuanling, "Where are Yuchi and Shen Guang?"

"They are all on the East Sea Island!"
Chapter completed!