Zhang Ziming's guess was correct, something big had indeed happened.
Just this morning, the current chief of the Beidi Dusi decided to surrender to Prince Yong's Mansion after Luo Lun's lobbying.
His return and surrender greatly changed the situation in the Northland.
After learning the news from Luo Lun, Gao Yongfa couldn't wait any longer. He talked to Ding Hong about his thoughts, and then the two of them headed west.
The capital of the Northern Territory has surrendered, and the imperial army is on the verge of collapse. King Yong, who controls a large amount of food and a powerful army, has become the undisputed lord of the Northern Territory.
At this time, as long as the people in the field guards are not stupid and can see the situation clearly, they will know what to choose.
At this moment, Gao Yongfa and Ding Hong had appeared outside the city of Longwei Mansion.
Although the distance from Changjin County to Longwei Mansion is not too far, the journey is still very difficult.
"Open the door...I'm Ding Hong!"
There is no doubt that Ding Hong has greater reputation, and the defenders on the city wall know him.
The city gate was opened, and Ding Hong and his party entered the city.
When Gao Yongfa entered the city, he felt a sense of ruin coming over him.
Perhaps it's been a long time since I've seen outsiders, but now both sides of the street are filled with people, mostly soldiers and a small number of young people.
On the faces of these people, Gao Yongfa only saw numbness and dullness, just like the appearance of Changjin County ten days ago.
Everyone was walking on the street, and next to them was a member of the Qianhu family. Ding Hong was chatting with him.
"Master Ding, I heard that you have submitted to Prince Yong's Mansion?"
"That's right!"
"Did the palace give you food?"
You cannot live without eating, and food is undoubtedly crucial, especially in Beidi County where food is scarce.
Although the food in each capital can still last for three to five months, what will happen after three to five months is a problem that everyone has to face.
From the end of the world to the present, all the forces in the North have not found a way out, and attacking each other is essentially "involution."
No matter who defeats whom, the total amount of food will not increase. Without the help of external forces, they will definitely die.
Of course, Xu Longsheng and Liu Shili both thought of ways and took practical actions to carve out living space for themselves, but they met the cheating Zhao Yanxun.
Faced with questions from thousands of households around him, Ding Hong replied: "We will have a share of the prince's food!"
At this moment, the sound of horse hooves sounded on the long street, and only one horse came from the opposite side.
The person who came was a middle-aged man, he looked to be in his thirties, and the scars on his face gave him a bit of a fierce look.
"Master Ding... our Lord is already waiting at the government office!"
"Let's go!"
Ding Hong of Longwei Prefecture has been here many times, especially last year when the Forbidden Forces were pressing the hardest, all the capitals were here to discuss countermeasures.
Not much was said along the way, and everyone quickly arrived at the government office, where Ding Hong and Gao Yongfa were brought in.
After entering the second gate, a middle-aged man wearing a gray robe came out to greet him. This man was Wu Jianqing, the commander of Guangyang Dusidu.
"Old Ding, it's rare for you to come here!"
When he saw his true master, Ding Hong bowed his hands and saluted: "Envoy Wudu, I haven't seen you for half a month, how are you doing?"
Wu Jianqing replied: "It's not okay to be okay, it's just a matter of taking it one day at a time. It's difficult..."
Looking at Gao Yongfa aside, Wu Jianqing asked: "Who is this?"
Ding Hong introduced: "This is the special envoy of King Yong. He is here to discuss with you today the way out for the brothers of Guangyang Dusi!"
"Oh...it turns out to be the imperial envoy of His Highness King Yong!" Wu Jianqing's tone became cold.
The "imperial envoy" was naturally sarcastic, and Gao Yongfa did not take it seriously. After all, he was not here to persuade anyone with words, but to rely on the strength of Prince Yong's Palace to make these military leaders surrender.
Only Gao Yongfa said: "Envoy of Wudu, I am here to merge Guangyang Dusi into the jurisdiction of the royal palace. What do you think about this matter?"
What he said was straightforward enough, and it was even more arrogant to say it on the spot.
Wu Jianqing's face suddenly fell: "Incorporated into the jurisdiction of the royal palace? When did you become a vassal king and be able to intervene in the affairs of the governors of various places?"
The conversation was full of excitement as soon as they came, and Ding Hong couldn't help but smile bitterly. Can't he talk about it well if he has something to say?
Just listen to Gao Yongfa say: "Wu Du Shi, what you are talking about is all old history. Now the world is in chaos... This time and that time, it will be difficult to adapt to the current world if you stick to the rules!"
Wu Jianqing was about to retaliate, but Gao Yongfa did not give him a chance, but continued: "Just like Liu Shili, he has tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, but he thinks he is a figure..."
"I jumped around in front of the prince, and used the prince's food to do some sneaky things, but now I even lost my head. Do you think it's a pity or not?"
Hearing this, Wu Jianqing was shocked, but his face remained calm.
"Liu Shili is dead?"
He knew that Liu Shili was at war with the Wang Mansion, but because Longwei Mansion was a little remote, he was not aware of the latest situation.
Gao Yongfa smiled and said: "His head informed the military camps in Bei'an Prefecture that now the Beidi Dusi has surrendered to the palace!"
"And Xu Longsheng is at the end of his rope now and is not far from death!"
After saying this, Gao Yongfa was not in a hurry to speak, he wanted to give Wu Jianqing time to react.
Within a few seconds, Ding Hong interjected: "Master Wu...the general trend is now. For the survival of your brothers, and for your own future, you must not be confused!"
Wu Jianqing looked gloomy and said: "According to your opinion, should I surrender to the palace?"
Ding Hong reminded: "It's not surrender, it's surrender..."
"If you go against the palace, the people below can surrender. How can the leader surrender?"
These words awakened Wu Jianqing. The interests of the soldiers below and his were inconsistent when facing Prince Yong's Mansion.
How many people are willing to go hungry and fight an enemy they cannot defeat?
While Wu Jianqing was thinking, he heard Ding Hong continue: "Do you know how Liu Shili died?"
"Is there any hidden secret?"
Ding Hong replied with a smile: "Liu Shili was defeated and tried to escape among the defeated troops, but his soldiers picked him out and finally sent him to the execution ground!"
Hearing these words, Wu Jianqing broke out in cold sweat.
Even if the battle was defeated now, Wu Jianqing had to guard against mutiny among his subordinates, let alone after the defeat.
By this time, Wu Jianqing's "confidence" had disappeared and his attitude softened.
"So, if I don't submit to the palace, I have no other choice!"
At this time, Gao Yongfa said in a warm tone: "Those who know the current affairs are heroes. The military commander must understand this truth..."
After humming twice, Wu Jianqing said nothing, but in fact he had already acquiesced.
Both Liu Shili and Xu Longsheng were defeated. Wu Jianqing had no choice but to fight against Prince Yong's Mansion. There was a staircase and he had to go down it.
Gao Yongfa smiled, took two steps forward, turned around, and said, "Actually, I'm not here just for you, Guangyang Dusi!"
After hearing this, Wu Jianqing showed an expression that he was willing to hear the details.
"Now that the spring plowing time is approaching, the prince has no time to fight with you, so he must pacify Beidi County in one go. Except for your Guangyang Dusi, all other Dusi must also surrender!"
Speaking of this, Gao Yongfa said in a stern tone: "If anyone exercises military power again and does not obey the jurisdiction of the royal palace... the prince will no longer tolerate it!"
"Both envoys, please use your two names to send invitations to several other envoys and let them come together to discuss matters!"
Ding Hong already knew this, so he glanced at Wu Jianqing.
Sighing, Wu Jianqing said: "When will the meeting be held?"
