When Qin Zongheng's subordinates saw the head of their boss, they immediately became a mess. Most of them put down their weapons and expressed their allegiance to Sun Ru. Seeing this, An Renyi had no choice but to flee Chuzhou with his own troops and go to Yang Xingmi. Sun Ru did not pursue him.

, immediately gathered the remaining thousands of Qin Zongheng's subordinates, and sent people to send Qin Zongheng's head to Zhu Wen.

Besides, Zhu Wen could not attack Caizhou for several days, so he called everyone to discuss it. Zhu Wen said: "Caizhou cannot be attacked for a long time, the Ru River has surged, and our army cannot provide food and grass. What should we do?" The generals were silent. At this time, the number one counselor respectfully asked.

Hui once again offered his advice and said: "Commander, Caizhou is the home base of Qin Zongquan. Qin thieves have been operating here for many years. Most of the soldiers are locals with tough temperaments. They will defend to the death and fight against trapped animals. If our army attacks by force, we will definitely suffer heavy losses. We will suffer heavy losses."

Bianzhou is a place of the Fourth War, and there are many powerful enemies, so we must take precautions. If the loss is too great, it is not cost-effective. Qin Zongquan has only this city left, and it will be difficult to cause trouble. Our army returns to rest and regroup, and Qin Zongquan’s army is unable to spy on our Bianzhou

State; the fighting spirit will be relaxed, and there is no need to worry."

Zhu Wen said: "This is reasonable. I am ordering the three armies to withdraw tomorrow!" At this time, someone came to report, and Sun Ru sent someone to bring Qin Zongheng's head to express his surrender to the commander-in-chief. Zhu Wen was overjoyed. After examining Qin Zongheng's head, he

He asked someone to tell Sun Ru that he accepted his surrender and would petition the court for merit on his behalf. Soon after, Emperor Zhaozong of the Tang Dynasty issued an order appointing Sun Ru as the Inspector of Schools and recruiting deputy envoys.

Zhu Wen got Qin Zongheng's head and gave up the idea of ​​withdrawing his troops. Zhu Wen sent people to hold Qin Zongheng's head and surrounded Caizhou City and shouted. He wanted to break the fighting spirit of Caizhou soldiers. Sun Tzu said, attack the heart first, attack the city second.

In fact, Qin Zongquan had already received the report that Sun Ru had killed his imperial brother, and he was furious. He immediately ordered that all the family members of Sun Ru and Liu Jianfeng be killed, leaving no one alive.

After Qin Zongquan vented his anger by killing people, he calmed down and thought that his subordinates should not know about this. If these people knew that the only reinforcements had become rebels, I am afraid they would collapse without Zhu Wen to fight, and the emperor himself would be done.

So Qin Zongquan just told Qin Zongyan about the incident and asked him to arrest all those who escaped from Huainan, and then executed them all in the name of spreading rumors and confusing the morale of the army.

Qin Zongquan also posted a notice to inform the entire city's army and people that his imperial brother Qin Zongheng and Commander Sun Ru's Southern Expedition army would rush back that day, and the danger would naturally turn into safety. The soldiers and people in Caizhou all knew how powerful the Southern Expedition army was, so they believed Qin Zongquan's lies.

, the city was still tense and orderly, and there was no major commotion. Qin Zongquan finally let go of his heart that was almost in his throat, and the generals also guarded the city wall with all their heart.

When Qin Zongheng's head dangled outside the city, Caizhou City exploded. Qin Zongquan got his revenge and fell to the ground slumped. He could only curse Sun Ru for being such a heartless man. He ignored my favor for you and killed him.

He killed my imperial brother. Not only did he kill him, but he also regarded him as a gift to please Zhu Wen's traitor. How can a person be so bottomless? Even if I am a ghost, I will not let you go! So Qin Zongquan shrank into the womb.

If you don’t go out, take your time and enjoy the beauties in the harem!

Zhu Wen played the game of lifting heads for several days, but did not see any changes in Caizhou City. He couldn't help but feel angry. Could it be that the head was lifted in vain? He summoned the generals to discuss the matter. Just as he was about to speak, the sergeant came to report: "

To report to the commander-in-chief, Caizhou General Shen Cong sent a messenger to ask for an audience." When Zhu Wen heard this, he was overjoyed and knew that something good was coming, and immediately said: "Oh! Send him in quickly!"

After a while, the messenger came in to pay homage to Zhu Wen and said: "I have been ordered by General Shen Cong of Caizhou to submit a form of surrender and a letter personally written by Lord Shen, respectfully requesting the commander's permission!" Zhu Wen quickly ordered: "

Submit it!" The guard standing aside took the letter and handed it to Zhu Wen. Zhu Wen opened the surrender form and the letter, and laughed loudly and said: "Qin Zongquan has been detained by Shen Cong, and Shen Cong is willing to surrender to me.

.Ask my commander for instructions on when to escort Qin Zongquan to the military camp!" Upon hearing this, all the generals cheered and congratulated Zhu Wen.

It turned out that Shen Cong saw Qin Zongheng's head and knew that Qin Zongquan's last life-saving straw was gone and that the game was over. He didn't want to accompany Qin Zongquan to hell, and he was not tired of living yet. Shen Cong immediately came to Guo Fan to discuss the matter.

The two of them hit it off immediately and jointly decided that instead of letting others take advantage, it would be better for Qin Zongquan to show some dedication in his final life and contribute to their future. So the two immediately led their troops into the palace,

Qin Zongquan and his family were all arrested. Qin Zongheng tried to resist and was killed immediately. Shen Cong quickly took control of Caizhou City, and then sent an envoy to surrender to Zhu Wen.

After Zhu Wen's military tent was bustling for a while, he remembered the messenger kneeling on the ground and said loudly: "Thank you for the messenger! I will report to the court and appoint Shen Cong as Caizhou's rear guard. Later,

I have a letter for you to take back, and I ask Master Shen Cong to bring Qin Zongquan to the military camp tomorrow for inspection." The messenger thanked him and then left. Zhu Wen ordered: "There will be a big banquet for three days to celebrate the annihilation of Qin's thieves!" The generals shouted like it.

Early the next morning, Zhu Wen sat in his tent, waiting for Shen Cong to escort Qin Zongquan. As he was waiting anxiously, the sergeant came to report: "Commander, the messenger of General Guo Fan of Caizhou wants to see you." Zhu Wen said suspiciously:

"Why didn't Shen Cong come, but a messenger from Guo Fan came? I don't know what's going on? Send it in first!" Soon, the messenger came in and said: "Commander Qi, sir.

On the orders of General Guo Fan of Caizhou, the rebel Qin Zongquan was escorted to the camp and is now waiting for inspection outside the camp gate. There is also a letter written by General Guo dedicated to the commander-in-chief for viewing."

Zhu Wen waved his hand and said: "Send it up!" The guard took it and handed it over. Zhu Wen looked at it twice and asked: "Why did Guo Fan kill Shen Cong?" The messenger replied: "Come back to the commander-in-chief, Guo Fan.

Seeing that Shen Cong regretted surrendering, General Fan wanted to release Qin Zongquan and rebel again. General Guo Fan made a decisive decision and killed Shen Cong to eliminate future troubles. The general was worried about the long nights and dreams, so he immediately took Qin Zongquan to the military camp."

When Zhu Wen heard this, he knew that it was Guo Fan and Shen Cong who were competing for credit. But to Zhu Wen, this was not important. Then Shen Cong was not his father. Just kill him. What's the big deal? Zhu Wen immediately expressed his stance and said: "

Okay! Whoever sends Qin Zongquan here will be credited. General Guo Fan made the first contribution to the capture of Qin Zongquan! Go back and tell General Guo Fan that I have appointed him as the commander-in-chief of Huaixi. After the delivery of Qin Zongquan, you will return immediately to report.

With General Guo, I will inspect Caizhou tomorrow and tell him to prepare."

After the messenger withdrew, Zhu Wen sent an order: "Everyone, follow me out of the camp to inspect the Qin clan power. In order to avoid a long night and many dreams, after the inspection is completed, immediately send someone to escort the Qin thieves to Chang'an and present them to the court." After Zhu Wen finished speaking, he walked out of the tent and came.

When they arrived at Qin Zongquan, who was imprisoned in a prison car. After Qin Zongquan was captured by Shen Cong, his feet were cut off. Zhu Wen looked at this great enemy who had been fighting with him for several years, and proudly accused Qin Zongquan: "I have repeatedly advised you to surrender.

If you had repented earlier and worked with me to serve the emperor, would you still have ended up like today?"

Qin Zongquan knew his opponent's ambition and replied: "If I don't die, how can you prosper? This is God asking me to help you." Zhu Wen laughed loudly and sent a large team of troops to escort Qin Zongquan to Chang'an.

When they arrived in Chang'an, Zhaozong personally took control of Yanxi Tower and held a grand ceremony to present prisoners. Zhaozong immediately sent an order to parade Qin Zongquan and his wife through the streets, and then beheaded them in public.

The tied-up Qin Zongquan and his wife Zhao were paraded through the streets by Sun Kui of Beijing Zhao Yin. As soon as the parade was over, Sun Kui, the prison officer, issued an order: "Push up the traitor Qin Zongquan!" Several big men came to Qin Zongquan's chariot holding his carriage.

In the center of the execution ground, Qin Zongquan stuck his head out of the carriage and explained to Sun Kui: "Master Sun, do you think I, Qin Zongquan, am a rebel? I am just loyal to the imperial court and have nowhere to surrender." The people watching all laughed.

laughing out loud.

Sun Kui's face was solemn and he ignored him. He just slapped the gavel tree and shouted: "Quiet! Silence!" The executioner asked for instructions: "Sir, do you want to take Qin Zongquan out of the prison car and execute him?" Sun Kui said: "Qin Zongquan, the thief, is treason.

Giant thief, don't be careless! Push the man and the cart together to the execution platform, and you get on the cart to kill." The executioner handed over his hands and obeyed the order, turned around and prepared. Sun Kui looked up at the sun. It was still early at three quarters to noon, so he couldn't help but frown. No.

After a while, he stood up and shouted: "The great thief has committed a heinous crime, and he will be executed in advance. Behead him!" Sun Kui threw down the sign, and the executioner raised his knife and lowered it, while Qin Zongquan's head fell to the ground.

After Sun Kui ordered Qin Zongquan's head at the city gate, he returned to the Jinluan Palace to pay the order, knelt down to Zhaozong and said, "Your Majesty, I have sent the traitor Qin Zongquan to justice!" Zhaozong said in surprise: "It's not that we haven't arrived yet.

At noon, you have already operated?" Sun Kui replied: "Reporting to your majesty, Qin Zongquan is a great traitor to the country. He has just been captured and has many remnants. If you delay it, trouble may occur. Extraordinary things should be handled with extraordinary methods, so

The humble minister will not follow the usual rules and carry out the execution in advance to avoid unnecessary complications!"

Zhaozong was overjoyed and said repeatedly: "Ai Qing acted decisively and effectively!" All the ministers shouted: "Long live Hongfu! Hongfu in the Tang Dynasty!" Zhaozong soon issued a decree to reward according to merit: Zhu Wen was in the pacification of Qin Zongquan in Caizhou.

He was the first to contribute to the rebellion and was promoted to the title of King of Dongping County, and he was also appointed as the Imperial Inspector and Zhongshu Ling. Finally, Qin Zongquan's head was not wasted by Zhu Wen, and he earned the title of a prince.

Besides, after Sun Ru of Chuzhou sent away Qin Zongheng's head, he summoned Liu Jianfeng, Xu Dexun, Zhang Ji, Ma Yin, Chai Zaiyong and others to discuss the matter. Sun Ru said: "Brothers, although Qin Zongheng died, most of his subordinates were also recruited by us.

"But there are Qin Yan, Bi Shiduo and Qin Yanhui's troops outside the city. How should they deal with them?" Liu Jianfeng was worried about Qin Yan's informing, so he said: "This Qin Yan, Bi Shiduo and Bi Shiduo are so ambitious. I think it is better to get rid of them early to avoid them."

future trouble."

While everyone was discussing, the sergeant at the door came to report: "Commander, General Tang Hong wants to see you." Sun Ru said doubtfully: "He is Bi Shiduo's old subordinate, and he came to see me for some reason." Xu Dexun said: "Commander,

No matter what, you meet him first and see what he says before making a decision. If there are any differences, you can remove them immediately." Sun Ru nodded and said: "Sima is right. I would like to invite General Tang."

After a while, Tang Hong walked in. As soon as he saw Sun Ru, he immediately knelt down to pay respects and said: "Report to the commander-in-chief, Qin Yan, and Bi Shiduo secretly contacted Zhu Wen with the intention of leading troops to defect."

Shocked, he said: "Are you telling the truth?" Of course, this was naturally fabricated by Tang Hong. Seeing Qin Zongheng being killed, Tang Hong knew that something bad was going on. If he didn't show his kindness to Sun Ru, he might be in harm's way. But he had to

How can we gain Sun Ru's trust?

Tang Hong then used his brains and thought hard, and finally came up with a clever plan to borrow human heads. Didn't Sun Ru use Qin Zongheng's head in exchange for a reward from the court? I can also borrow the heads of Qin Yan and Bi Shiduo to represent myself.

Loyalty. Sun Ru must be sure

I don't believe Qin Yan and Bi Shiduo, but I just don't have any reason to start at the moment. Then I will say that they are secretly colluding with Zhu Wen, and Sun Ru will naturally kill them, and then he won't attack me. The more Tang Hong thinks about it, the more reasonable he becomes.

He immediately came to Sun Ru to inform him.

Seeing Sun Ru pretending to be pretentious at this moment, Tang Hong said quickly: "Being humble is absolutely true. This is what Bi Shiduo came to tell me yesterday. He said that Marshal Sun does not trust us, and sooner or later he will deal with us like Marshal Qin. You

They are my old subordinates, and I don’t want to see you living in fear under the hands of this murderous demon king. We are in contact with Zhu Wen, and when the time comes, we will defect to Zhu Wen together."

When Sun Ru heard this, he naturally knew that Tang Hong's words may not be true. But he provided himself with a reasonable excuse. Sun Ru pretended to be furious and said: "How could you dare to be so unreasonable? Generals, I will lead my troops to capture this man."

Two thieves." Zhang Ji quickly said: "Commander, this matter is simple, there is no need to attack at all, I can let them fall into a trap."

Sun Ru was overjoyed and asked: "Brother Zhang, what's the clever idea? Are you going to hold the Hongmen Banquet again?" Zhang Ji said: "We just did it once, so we can't use it again. Otherwise, it will scare the snake, and it will be difficult to find opportunities in the future."

The commander-in-chief can order all the generals to come to the government office to discuss the next step of the march. This is related to everyone's future. Everyone will come, without doubting his presence. At that time, the commander-in-chief only needs to announce their charges, and there will be

They must have nothing to say to General Tang's accusations. At that time, the commander-in-chief gave the order and they could be captured and killed."

Sun Ru was overjoyed and said: "This is a wonderful plan. Just do it like this. If you use it again, you go and inform the generals. Brother Xu Dexun has arranged the sword and ax hands, and General Tang is waiting behind. When I call you, come out and confront me."

." Everyone agreed and left. After a while, everyone came to Sun Ru's hall and met Sun Ru. Sun Ru looked at Qin Yan and Bi Shiduo and said, "Why do you two thieves collude with Zhu Wen? You want to avenge Qin Zongheng.

!”

Qin Yan and Bi Shiduo were naturally confused. They were confused and asked in shock: "Where did the commander start with these words?" Sun Ru shouted: "Let's start with Tang Hong! Come on, tell Tang Hong to come up!"

"The people around agreed and said: "Yes, pass on Tang Hong!" After a while, Tang Hong arrived and publicly accused his old superior of conspiring to contact Zhu Wen, which was detrimental to Marshal Sun.

Qin Yan and Bi Shiduo quickly complained and said, "Commander, please don't listen to his slander. There is absolutely no such thing." Sun Ru said angrily: "This Tang Hong is your trusted general, not a spy arranged by me.

He came forward to report, but you still want to deny it! Whoever comes, drag him out and behead him!" The swordsman and axeman immediately stepped forward, pulled Qin Yan and Bi Shiduo out, and soon presented the two heads.

Sun Ru looked at Qin Yanhui again and said, "General Qin, what do you think of my handling?" Qin Yanhui is such a smart man, knowing that he is in danger at this moment. If he doesn't handle it well, he will end up with Qin Yan and Bi Shiduo.

The same fate. Qin Yanhui said quickly: "The commander-in-chief is wise and his subordinates admire him greatly." Sun Ru said solemnly: "I killed your clan brother and betrayed your emperor clan brother, don't you blame me?

"

Qin Yanhui said: "Qin Zongheng is ferocious and cruel, and it is natural to kill him. Qin Zongquan has no virtue and incompetence, and is not the master we should serve. The commander-in-chief also knows what kind of person the general is. He should not doubt his character." Sun Ru

After thinking for a while, he said: "But you are a member of the Qin family after all, and I dare not keep you in our army. Why don't you put down the army and leave here by yourself. I just want to see the past friendship, and I don't dare to keep you in our army.

I won’t embarrass you, I’ll show you some mercy.”

Qin Yanhui was shocked. Although Sun Ru did not kill him on the spot, once he lost his army, it would be difficult to say whether he could survive in this troubled world. Besides, Qin Yanhui was naturally reluctant to part with the troops he had led. Qin Yanhui

Gritting his teeth, he immediately knelt down and said to Sun Ru: "The commander-in-chief is doubting the loyalty of the general. If the commander-in-chief wants to drive away the general, it is better to kill me immediately to eliminate future troubles!"

Ma Yin had always had a good impression of Qin Yanhui, and the two had a very good friendship. Seeing that Qin Yanhui was in danger, Ma Yin quickly stood up, bowed to Sun Ru, and said: "Commander, now is the time for us to employ people. General

I believe General Qin is loyal to you, so please be generous. General Qin is upright, loyal, brave and trustworthy. Unlike Qin Zongheng and others, the general is willing to vouch for him." Ma Yinzhen was worried that Sun Ru would act impulsively and kill Qin Yanhui.

It would be a pity. As soon as Ma Yin came forward to plead for mercy, Liu Jianfeng had no choice but to say a few good words about Qin Yanhui.

Sun Ru also knew that Qin Yanhui was a tiger general, and he was a little reluctant to let him go. If he really wanted to kill Qin Yanhui, he would have given the order long ago, how could he come up with so much nonsense. He just wanted to give Qin Yanhui a beating to prevent him from having any objections.

After all, he is a member of the Qin Zongquan family, so be careful and sail the boat for ten thousand years!

At this moment, Sun Ru saw Ma Yin and others interceding for Qin Yanhui, so he borrowed the donkey from the slope, laughed several times, and said: "Brother Liu, Brother Ma, seeing how anxious you are, how could I not know that Brother Qin is a great person?"
Chapter completed!