"Could the Tang army also want to participate in the Battle of Central Plains?"

Zhai Rang finally understood the general trend of the Central Plains. Not only did Zhongdu and Luoyang enter the Central Plains, but Chang'an did not stand idly by!

The warrior nodded, "My lord is determined to be the world, and Yuzhou is the heavy tripod of Jiuzhou. How can Zhang Xuan and Wang Shichong and others steal it?"

Fang Xuanzao next to him asked again: "The King of Qin decided how to participate in the Battle of Central Plains?"

This is the most critical and core question. Wu Shi Teng did not rush to answer, but smiled and said, "Have Mr. Zhai made a decision?"

Zhai Rang pondered for a moment and nodded slowly, "I have a deep relationship with Prince Jiancheng. Since the emperor sincerely invites me, Zhai Rang, how can I refuse to obey? I have decided to surrender to the Tang Dynasty and be willing to become a member of the Tang army."

The warrior was overjoyed and immediately said: "Please take out the map of Zhongyuan to view it!"

Zhai Rang quickly ordered his personal soldiers to take out the map and spread the map on the table. The warrior held an oil lamp in his hand and pointed to Shangluo and said: "At present, the commander of the Qin King of Qin has led 30,000 troops to the south from Shangluo County. He has occupied Xiyang County and is fighting fiercely in Nanyang County and Zhu Jie's army. Wang Shichong's army, who came from Luoyang County, is stationed in Neixiang County, Yuwen Chengdu. According to the latest situation, Wang Shichong also led a 50,000 army to kill between Yingchuan County and Jingyang County, right here!"

The warrior pointed to a point on the map, "At present, Wang Shichong's army is in Wuyang County, and 80,000 troops are putting pressure from the north. The reason why Wang Shichong has not sent troops for a long time is to use the pressure of the Tang army to force Zhu Jie to surrender. Once Zhu Jie surrenders, Wang Shichong will immediately attack the Tang army. Therefore, His Highness of Qin temporarily relaxed the pressure on Zhu Jie and withdrew his troops back to Xiyang County. The three families are currently in a confrontation. Just when I set off, Wang Shichong's envoy had already gone to Zhu Jie's camp."

The warriors described the situation in the southern part of the Central Plains clearly and thoroughly in just a few words, and also explained the current dilemma of the Tang army.

Zhai Rang frowned and asked, "Why is the Tang army only 30,000? It should be far more than just!"

"Thirty thousand troops are just to defeat Zhu Jie. Since Wang Shichong has joined the war, our reinforcements will arrive soon. Qu Tutong led 50,000 troops from Chang'an and should arrive in Xiyang County within two days. In this way, our army will reach 80,000 people, and we can fully deal with the joining forces between Zhu Jie and Wang Shichong."

Zhai Rang was silent for a while and said, "If I say this, I can't play any role."

"No! No! Mr. Zhai misunderstood."

The warrior took out a golden arrow and placed it on the table, "This is the King of Qin Jin. The King of Qin hopes that Duke Zhai can lead his army to break into Xiangguo County and cut off Wang Shichong's food supply line. In this way, Wang Shichong has to turn around and fight back. We can annihilate Zhu Jie in one go, and then return to help Duke Zhai immediately!"

Fang Xuanzao next to him said: "It seems that the King of Qin did not consider Zhang Xuan. If he also joined the battle, the situation would be completely different."

The warrior smiled and said, "Why didn't Your Highness the King of Qin consider Zhang Xuan? We have already negotiated with Du Fuwei. The Tang Dynasty appointed Du Fuwei as King of Huai and the Great Governor of Jianghuai. Du Fuwei will go north to Xuzhou. In this way, Zhang Xuan will have no time to take care of the battle in the western part of the Central Plains. The latest information I got before I set off, Du Fuwei's army has entered Qiao County. How could Du Fuwei not be moved by this piece of fat meat in the Central Plains?"

Having said that, Fang Xuanzao still felt that Du Fuwei's choice might not be wise. Not everyone can eat this fat piece of Zhongyuan, but they are afraid that they will not be able to eat fat, but will be cut by blood. Fang Xuanzao pondered for a moment and said, "I'm afraid that Du Fuwei is too weak and cannot restrain Zhang Xuan."

The warrior laughed, "Although Mr. Zhai and Military Advisor Fang are relieved, His Highness Qin is as expected. He knows that Zhang Xuan is cunning and is more willing to sit in the mountains to watch the tiger fight, so that we and Wang Shichong both suffer losses. However, due to his alliance with Wang Shichong, he is not good at not taking action, so we will give him an excuse to persuade Du Fuwei to go north. As long as Du Fuwei leads his army to go north, Zhang Xuan will have an excuse to not participate in the battle in the western Central Plains. How about it? Don't worry, two of you!"

Fang Xuanzao gave Zhai Rang a wink, meaning that it was acceptable. Although Zhai Rang was still a little hesitant, he also knew that since he decided to surrender to the Tang Dynasty, he could not be ruthless. He had to make some efforts to get his due status in the court.

"All right!"

Zhai Rang finally picked up the Jin Ling on the table, "Since Chang'an reinforcements are coming within two days, I will lead my army into Xiangguo County tomorrow."

The next morning, Zhai Rang set up a table of incense in front of 30,000 troops, Dugu Huaien read out the imperial edict, Zhai Rang officially accepted the title of the Tang Dynasty, and was named Duke of Hua Guo and General of Zuo Wei Guard. The 30,000 Wagang Army changed the flag and changed the flag to the Tang army, which meant that the Wagang Army disappeared from the Central Plains and the flag of the Wagang Army fell.

At noon, news came from Chuqiu County that Hao Xiaode and Chen Zhiluo were completely wiped out by the Sui cavalry east of Kaocheng County. Chen Zhiluo died in battle. Hao Xiaode broke through and defected to Luoyang. More than 16,000 people became prisoners of war in the Sui army. Then the second news came to Songcheng. Shan Xiongxin's army was disintegrated, and 30,000 poor troops fled overnight. Shan Xiongxin led the remaining troops to surrender to the Northern Sui army, and the entire army was wiped out.

Soon, the third news came, Zhang Xuan led an army of 70,000 toward Songcheng County, and the vanguard was less than thirty miles away from Songcheng County.

The news was more nervous, and the other was more thrilling. Zhai Rang had no time to transport all the military rations, so he could only take away 20,000 stones of grain. Zhai Rang immediately ordered his general Fan Wenchao to lead 3,000 troops to defend the city to block the Sui army's pursuit, and ordered him to set fire to the remaining 100,000 stones of grain. Zhai Rang was anxious and led the 30,000 troops to evacuate west quickly.

One hour later, Pei Xingyan led 5,000 cavalry to Songcheng County first. General Fan Wenchao opened the city to surrender. He did not follow Zhai Rang's order to burn the remaining grain, but instead presented 100,000 stones of grain to the Sui army.

In the afternoon, Zhang Xuan led a large army to Songcheng County. At this time, Songcheng County had calmed down, and teams of Sui cavalry patrolled the streets to maintain order in the county.

At this time, Pei Xingyan and Fan Wenchao hurried to meet Zhang Xuan.

Fan Wenchao was the son of Fan Zigai, the former Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. He was wanted by the court for participating in Yang Xuangan's rebellion and had no choice but to defect to Wagang. His father Fan Zigai also announced that he had severed the father-son relationship with him.

Although Fan Wenchao is a descendant of a famous family, it is difficult for the Wagang Army, which is mixed with fish and dragons, to stand out, especially by Zhai Hong. Although he is very skilled in martial arts, no one dares to recommend him as the Five Tiger Generals. Fan Wenchao has been depressed in the Wagang Army for several years.

This time Zhai Rang surrendered to the Sui Dynasty. Because Fan Wenchao's father Fan Zigai had offended Li Yuan, Fan Wenchao did not dare to follow Zhai Rang to surrender to the Tang Dynasty. He volunteered to block the Sui army, so Zhai Rang stayed to deal with the funeral, which made Fan Wenchao seize the last chance.

Fan Wenchao stepped forward and knelt down on one knee to salute, "The criminal Fan Wenchao greets His Highness the King of Qi!"

Zhang Xuan helped him up and comforted him, "You did not set fire to the grain, not only saved the granary, but also saved hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians in Songcheng. He made contributions to Liang County. Your father used to treat me kindly, how could I forget that if the general did not feel wronged, he would temporarily serve as General Huya Lang, follow General Pei, and make meritorious titles in the future, and would not insult your father's reputation!"

Fan Wenchao was very moved. He had been in the Wagang Army for so many years before he could barely get the position of a general. The King of Qi didn't care at all that he had followed Yang Xuangan to rebel. He made him the title of the general of the tiger teeth. How could he not be grateful? His eyes turned red, and he choked and clasped his fists and said, "You can't repay Your Highness's kindness for being broken into pieces!"

Zhang Xuan smiled and patted him on the shoulder, "I want to inspect the granary, you can accompany me."

"Abide by the orders!"

At this time, Pei Xingyan stepped forward and whispered to Zhang Xuan: "Zhai Rang surrendered to the Tang army and turned to Xiangguo County. We must cut off Wang Shichong's food route. Should we pursue it overnight? I guarantee that we will catch up with Zhai Rang's army before dawn tomorrow."

Zhang Xuan smiled and shook his head, "Wang Shichong didn't come to ask me, why should we be so active? Let Wang Shichong and Li Shimin fight fiercely first!"

Pei Xingyan immediately understood the meaning of the head coach, and watched the tiger fight, which made Wang Shichong and Li Shimin lose both sides. He scratched his head, "It's just that we and Wang Shichong have just formed an alliance, and the general ignored him. This is a bit unexplainable. Why don't we go to Yingchuan County to help Wang Shichong from the side?"

Zhang Xuan shook his head, "If you go, Wang Shichong will use your cavalry as a coolie. Xingyang County is still in my hands. I wish he would not dare not give up Yingchuan County. As for what you said, I can give him an explanation. Du Fuwei attacked Qiao County, and we must kill him."

The next day, Zhang Xuan wrote a letter to Wang Shichong, which reviewed his friendship with Wang Shichong and expressed that he would firmly defend the alliance between the two armies. However, the topic changed. In the letter, he told Wang Shichong worryfully that Du Fuwei's 100,000 troops were attacking Xuzhou, and the situation was extremely critical. He must lead the army back immediately. When Du Fuwei was defeated, he would definitely turn around and support Wang Shichong.
Chapter completed!