Empire's strongest black sheep

Cold wind attack, bring a sense of extreme desolation, Wang Kang led the army to the outside of Gucheng.

Even at this time, we still don't see the enemy, or even an enemy scout, which is very abnormal.

Soon, however, they found something more unusual.

The gate is wide open!

There are no soldiers guarding the city.

"What's the situation?"

Lin Zhen remembers that long ago, Wang Kang was the guard of Fengan city. Facing the attack of Chen Tang, the commander of Yue State, he used the empty city stratagem. It seems that this is the case

"Did the enemy use empty cities?"

"No way."

Wang Kang shook his head and said, "why don't you think about the good?"

"What's good about it?"

Lin Zhen doubted: "they will not open the gate to surrender. They have been marching and fighting for many years, but they have not met this kind of voluntary surrender."

"Why not?"

"They have every reason to do so," Wang said in a deep voice

"Go, into the city!"

"What if there's an ambush?"

Lin Zhen still hesitated.

"Go boldly!"

Wang Kang didn't think much about it. With an order, he went to the gate. It seems that what he expected was right.

Pingguo concentrated its forces to defend Xianghe, the capital of the king. At least to the west of Xianghe, the area near hengguo should have given up

When the army approached the gate, they were very nervous. They were ready to fight at any time, but they did not encounter any attack. The white flag was even raised above the gate.

It means surrender.

It was a surprise indeed, and the soldiers were also surprised.

Gucheng is not a big city, but because it is located at the junction of the two vassal states, it is the gateway of Pingguo and has an important strategic position.

Of course, it can't be better to win without losing one soldier.

"Is there such a good thing?"

Lin Zhen said, "it's the first time I've seen it since I've been fighting for so many years."

Just talking.

Five or six men came out of the gate.

"Gentlemen, don't fight, don't fight, we surrender!"

At the head of the group was an old man in his sixties, with gray hair and staggering steps, who seemed to fall at any time. At the same time, he was shouting.

"It's spineless!"

Lin Zhen murmured. Now it's certain that Gucheng really opened the gate and surrendered!

"It's not spineless, it's practical sense!"

Wang Kang directly clapped his horse and looked down at these people. Without waiting for Wang Kang to speak, the old man took the lead in saying, "are you the king of war?"

"I am."

Wang Kang was slightly stunned. It seems that the name of the king of war has spread. For example, the border between hengguo and Pingguo should be known to everyone.

"The old man's name is Guan WANGJIN. He's the chief of the city now. We've been waiting for the king of war for a long time. They say that the king of war is kind. We open the city to meet him. We hope that the king of war won't cause any killing."

The old man spoke with respect.

"I will be merciful if you know the current affairs so well."

Wang Kang asked, "but what's the matter? Don't you surrender just because of my reputation?"

"Ah

Guan WANGJIN sighed and said, "to tell you the truth, we have been abandoned by the king. There are only a few hundred garrisons in the city. How can we fight against the king's hundred thousand mighty divisions..."

The old man said sadly, and Wang Kang finally figured out what was going on.

Just as he thought in advance, the garrison of Pingguo was insufficient, so he transferred all the garrison of the northwest region near hengguo, and concentrated on the Xianghe area to guard the defense line.

Obviously, these places have been abandoned.

Not only that, they also carried out compulsory conscription, directly catching strong men from every family and joining the army.

Conscription is not well paid, and many families have no men. How can they live?

The people of the city are suffering.

The taxi family in Gucheng even ran away from the city owner, leaving behind those who were unable to leave. Even if they were on the run in the cold weather, where could they escape?

Guan WANGJIN is a scholar Qing class, but a scholar Qing with conscience, he stayed and became the principal of Gucheng. At his suggestion, Kaicheng surrendered!

In fact, the main reason is that they all know Wang Kang's reputation.

Meet the king, do not accept food.

This sentence is widely spread in this area. They know that this is always a teacher of benevolence and righteousness. Even if they meet each other in Kaicheng, they will not be killed. On the contrary, it may be a good thing

"I see."

Wang Kang nodded slightly, which showed that the route he had set before was right and had achieved results.

One is a country that ignores and oppresses the people, and the other is a king of war who has a teacher of benevolence and righteousness. How to choose them is naturally clear.At the same time, he entered Gucheng.

This is not a big city. There is also a sense of dilapidation. The curious people on the street are still watching, and they are not afraid at all.

"My Lord, we've arranged your residence for you. It's in the original city Lord's mansion. The whole family of the city lord left, and there's a vacancy."

Guan WANGJIN is on the road, carefully waiting.

"Our troops march outside, but they are also conservative and cold. Can we..."

"You can rest assured that everything is ready. We have gathered some grain for you. It's just not too much, but it's also our intention."

"Oh?"

Wang Kang raised his eyebrows and said, "where did you get the food?"

"It's all made up by everyone, as long as you are satisfied."

Guan WANGJIN is careful, for fear that Wang Kang will be dissatisfied.

"You have misunderstood that the grain collected from any household will be returned to others. We don't want the grain, just find a suitable place for us to rest."

"Is that true?"

Guan WANGJIN was surprised and said, "you don't want grain?"

"No food, no money."

Wang Kang said calmly: "it's not all saying that you don't accept food to meet Wang outside. It's not empty talk!"

"Oh, merciful king of war, you are the Savior!"

Guan WANGJIN was shocked. It's very rare to have such a person in this oppressed and troubled world!

"Come on, kowtow to the king of war!"

"Thank you, warlord!"

Several principal officials who followed Guan WANGJIN knelt down.

It's from the heart.

"Get up, get up!"

Wang Kang said after a good meal that these talents are rising.

"One thing I want to warn you," he said, "is that all the grain collected will be returned. Don't embezzle. The people have suffered enough."

"I know, I know."

Guan WANGJIN sighed: "in fact, there is no grain storage in people's families. Years of war has affected the cultivation of land, and there is no harvest. Many people begin to eat bark..."

"Ah

"If only you could find some. Just two days ago, hundreds of men were forcibly taken away."

"Two days ago?"

"Yes."

Guan WANGJIN explained: "that was sent by Wang Du to recruit, and took the last batch of soldiers with him..."

"Good."

Wang Kang said, "you can find someone to guide you. I'll arrange cavalry to chase them back..."