Xie Ai's way to deal with the army of Yan is a drag, and the use of this method can indeed drag down Yan and make Yan's national strength gradually weaken, but this method consumes not only the other party's national strength, but also consumes himself, however, the area controlled by Yan is only Youzhou and Pingzhou, and the national strength that can be provided is limited, and Xie Ai not only has a large area of land in Jizhou and Bingzhou, but also Sizhou, Yanzhou, Yongzhou, Qinzhou and other vast areas behind him, with such a huge backing force support, Xie Ai naturally has the courage to confront the soldiers and horses of the Yan State for a long time, and besides, a few months ago, Li Shuqu and other water conservancy talents had just dredged the water conservancy facilities around Yecheng, that is to say, it would not be long before Hebei's grain and grass would be self-sufficient, so that Xie Ai would have greater courage to confront the main army of the Yan State.

The generals naturally understood the delaying tactics mentioned by Xie Ai and recognized it very much, but some generals believed that such a delay would really damage the spirit of the army, and would make the army under their command become more and more scattered, thereby reducing the combat effectiveness.

However, Xie Ai felt that it didn't matter, after all, in the long-term confrontation, if the soldiers and horses under his command became scattered, the army of Yan would also become scattered, and the loss of sharpness would be the same for both sides.

Subsequently, Xie Ai immediately assigned the task to let the generals of each army guard the defense area, without his order, not allowed to attack the other side of Yishui, in order to reassure Hua'an, Xie Ai will send his own soldiers every few days to send the battle situation in front to the direction of Luoyang City, so that Hua'an can understand the specific situation in Hebei.

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In the direction of Goguryeo's Marudu City, Yao Chang's negotiations with the Goguryeo king went very smoothly, and driven by common interests, the Goguryeo king agreed to accept Yao Xiang and his nearly 5,000 soldiers and horses to enrich Goguryeo's military strength, and. It was decided to let Yao Xiang and his soldiers and horses gather in the western camp of Marudu to facilitate their control and prevent Yao Xiang from forming a separatist force in Goguryeo.

Yao Xiang's army was already cornered, and naturally would not oppose the construction of the Goguryeo king, so under the leadership of Yao Chang and the Goguryeo generals. Nearly 5,000 soldiers and horses of Yao Xiang's army entered the territory of Goguryeo and rushed straight to the direction of Marudu.

In just a few days, Yao Xiang and his soldiers and horses arrived near Goguryeo's Marudu Fortress and set up camp in the western part of Marudu Castle.

After the army settled down, Yao Xiang led a group of generals to the city of Marudu, where they met with the king of Goguryeo and formally asked for surrender.

In the royal palace of Marudu City, the king of Goguryeo personally summoned Yao Xiang and others. He also gave Yao Xiang a large amount of food and wine, and strongly welcomed the return of Yao Xiang's army.

Yao Xiang naturally expressed his loyalty to the king of Goguryeo, and said that he would definitely repay the favor of the king of Goguryeo, and as long as the king of Goguryeo gave an order, he would personally lead the army under his command to serve.

The welcome banquet of the king of Goguryeo was carried out in a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere, and there seemed to be a sense of seeing each other and hating each other, after the banquet. Yao Xiang happily led his generals out of the palace and camped in the western camp.

You can get such a standard of courtesy from the king of Goguryeo. Yao Xiang never dreamed of it, after all, at this time, he was already down like a lost dog, and the fact that the King of Goguryeo could treat him like this naturally made him feel very proud and moved.

After returning to the western camp, Yao Xiang looked at Yao Chang. Zhengse said: "I really didn't expect that the king of Goguryeo was such a warm-hearted person, and it was really rare that he could treat us so courteously." After speaking, his face was moved.

Yao Chang frowned and said softly, "Fifth brother." You must not be deceived by the appearance of the King of Goguryeo! He was so enthusiastic just to make us loyal to him. After speaking, he looked around very vigilantly.

Yao Xiang was stunned when he heard this, looked at Yao Chang, and asked softly, "Why do you say this, do you have any evidence?" ”

Obviously, after the meeting between Tong Guò and the King of Goguryeo, Yao Xiang was already moved by the sincerity and generosity of the King of Goguryeo, and believed that the King of Goguryeo was a person who was eager to seek talent, so his vigilance naturally decreased.

Yao Chang looked around and whispered: "Fifth brother, when I first arrived in Marudu, the king of Goguryeo was unwilling to accept us and others, but later, he suddenly summoned me and asked our army to go to the vicinity of Marudu City and station with their main army, Fifth brother, think about it!" In this way, won't our army be hijacked by the main army of Goguryeo? If there is a war between Goguryeo and the enemy country in the future, our army must be a pawn! The king of Goguryeo is so friendly to us, he wants to make our army their pawns! After saying that, he looked around cautiously to prevent Goguryeo's spies from overhearing.

When Yao Xiang heard this, he suddenly woke up, and said with a straight face: "What you said is true! If our army wants to sneak away, it will definitely be surrounded and intercepted by the main army of Goguryeo, so that our army will completely become part of the Goguryeo army. ”

"Yes! However, our army has nowhere else to go, and if we don't come to Goguryeo, where can we go? Yao Chang said helplessly.

Yao Xiang frowned and fell into deep thought, but the matter has come to this point, since it comes, it is safe, and there is no point in thinking too much, taking one step at a time is the only way out for them.

A few days later, Murong De, the general of the Yan State who was ordered to go to Marudu City and prepare to form an alliance with the King of Goguryeo, arrived at Marudu City and stayed in the post house.

Since he could only go to meet the king of Goguryeo on the second day, Murong De led several of his soldiers to leave the post house and go to the camp west of Marudu, preparing to meet Yao Xiang, who had already defected to Goguryeo.

It didn't take long for Murong De and his party to arrive at the camp in the west of the pill capital and asked to meet Yao Xiang.

"General, outside the camp, there is a Yan Guo man who claims to be Murong De, and he wants to meet the general." A small colonel immediately rushed into the big tent of the Chinese army and reported loudly.

Yao Xiang was stunned when he heard this, he had not heard of Murong De's name, but as soon as he heard this name, he knew that it was the royal family of Yan Kingdom, at this time, what Murong De's intention was, Yao Xiang was completely unclear, but since Murong De wanted to ask to see, he naturally couldn't refuse, after all, it would be too impolite to do that.

"Fifth brother, could this Murong De be sent by King Yan to ask about the guilt." Yao Chang said worriedly.

Obviously, what they did in Liaodong has been completely exposed, and it is very likely that Murong Jun sent someone to Xingshi to ask for the guilt.

Yao Xiang thought for a moment and said softly: "Whether it is sent by King Yan to ask the master to ask for guilt, we will meet once we meet, there will be no mistake, let him in quickly." ”

"Yes, General." When the junior colonel heard the order, he immediately turned around and left, and went to invite Murong De.

Soon, Murong De entered Yao Xiang's Chinese army tent and said with a smile: "General Yao's movements are really fast enough!" Before our King Yan could send him off, the general had already arrived in the pill capital. After speaking, he looked at Yao Xiang with a smile.

Obviously, Murong De was deliberately ridiculing Yao Xiang and wanted Yao Xiang to be embarrassed.

Yao Xiang, Yao Chang and the others were all taken aback when they saw that Murong De, who had entered the big tent of the Chinese army, was actually a young man of a young grade, and what this young man said also made them feel very surprised.

Being ridiculed by a young man, Yao Xiang's face was naturally a little unbearable, but in order to reflect his demeanor, Yao Xiang still smiled politely, and said softly: "I will have the trust of King Yan, and I have no shame to see King Yan again, so I went to Marudu, but I don't know what advice His Excellency has to offer." ”

Obviously, Yao Xiang's attitude was very humble, and this also made Murong De very satisfied.

Murong De looked at Yao Xiang and said, "General Yao doesn't have to be nervous, King Yan once told me personally, saying that he understands what General Yao did in Liaodong very well, after all, in order to fight against the main army under Wang Wu's command, General Yao is also forced to do so!" ”

When Yao Xiang, Yao Chang and others heard this, they were all very surprised, they didn't expect that Murong Jun, the king of Yan, actually had such a broad mind, which made them very moved.

"Is that really what King Yan said?" Yao Xiang said in disbelief.

Murong De nodded, and said with a straight face: "General Yao, King Yan really said so, could it be that I, Murong De, will lie to you." ”

"King Yan's mind is so broad, Yao Xiang is very impressed, but it's a pity that Yao Xiang has now taken refuge in Goguryeo and can no longer serve King Yan." Yao Xiang said loudly, with a slight taste of regret in his words.

Obviously, in this situation, the Yao Xiang army would not be able to leave the pill capital city smoothly, and naturally they would not be able to return to the Yan Kingdom and serve the Yan King Murong Jun.

When Murong De heard this, he smiled, and said, "The general wants to serve King Yan, and now there is an opportunity, but I don't know if the general is willing to help." After speaking, he looked at Yao Xiang.

Yao Xiang didn't know what kind of busyness Murong De was talking about, so he hurriedly asked, "I don't know if King Yan has anything to do, and he needs my Yao Xiang's help." ”

Murong De didn't sell Guanzi either, and said directly: "Don't hide it from General Yao, I came to Marudu this time to follow the will of King Yan to form an alliance with Goguryeo to jointly fight against the Wang Wu Army in Liaodong, but my Great Yan Kingdom had a gap with Goguryeo, and King Yan was afraid that the King of Goguryeo would be haunted by the old hatred and refused to form an alliance with my Great Yan Kingdom. After speaking, he looked at Yao Xiang.

Yao Xiang naturally would not refuse this kind of trivial matter of exhorting the two countries to form an alliance, so he patted his chest and promised: "King Yan treats me Yao Xiang well, and I, Yao Xiang, will try my best to persuade Goguryeo to form an alliance with the Great Yan State to jointly fight against the Wang Wu army in Liaodong." ”

"Well, if General Yao helps, the alliance between the Great Yan Kingdom and Goguryeo will be more certain." Murong De said excitedly.

Subsequently, Yao Xiang was with Murong De to study how to persuade the king of Goguryeo so that Goguryeo could form an alliance with the Great Yan Kingdom Shun Lì. (To be continued......)