"The great general protects the Lord, and the handsome bird ascends the high branch."

Li Yan took the lead in persuading Wen Qiang to surrender to Nie Zefeng, and then the two of them worked together to persuade Wenpin to surrender. During the few days when Wenpin hesitated, Nie Zefeng came to see him personally.

Wenpin's body has begun to gradually recover due to the month of meditation and recuperation. It is a bit difficult to go out to fight, but daily horse riding and archery are still possible. Wenpin is shooting arrows quietly in the yard alone.

At this time, the courtyard door was gently pushed open, and Nie Zefeng slowly walked into the courtyard.

After approaching, Nie Zefeng saw that this was a small courtyard that was not large in size, but looked particularly elegant and exquisite. The entire building only had a dozen houses in total, and Nie Zefeng did not see a single servant or maid for a long time...

Nie Zefeng walked through the front yard of the yard and came to the backyard. Nie Zefeng saw Wenpin practicing archery. Between Wenpin and Nie Zefeng was a vegetable field. On the vegetable field, an old man in his forties or fifties was watering water.

vegetable patch.

"The Governor's Mansion in Jingzhou is magnificent, but it cannot conceal the splendor of the place."

When Wenpin heard this, he saw Nie Zefeng coming in. Wenpin immediately bent his bow and nocked an arrow, and shot an arrow directly at Nie Zefeng.

The old man was a little stunned.

Nie Zefeng closed his eyes gently and did not dodge at all. After waiting for a long time, the shot did not hit his body. He opened his eyes and turned around to see the Yulin arrow stuck on the door of the backyard.

"General Wen, I would like to see Nie Zefeng."

"Marshal Nie, I was going to take your life today to avenge my princess, but I didn't do it."

"Liu Biao is extravagant and lustful, and has exploited the people of Jingzhou for a long time, which is unjust. As a clan member of the Han Dynasty, he does not seek out thieves for the country, which is unfaithful. Such an unfaithful and unjust person, I don't know how General Wen will protect him."

What does he do?"

"Shuai Nie, please don't speak of my lord like this, even though he has a lot of discomfort."

"General Wen, today I am here to invite you to join me in Wancheng for the sake of the people of Jingzhou."

"It is not impossible to join Wancheng, but I have three conditions. If the marshal can agree, I am willing to lead the marshal's horse and put the stirrup on it."

"Okay, what are three things I want to ask General Wen?"

"First thing, please be kind to my lord's wife who stays in Jingzhou; second thing, Marshal, please exempt the people of Jingzhou from taxes for one year; third thing, Marshal, please don't force the strong men of Jingzhou to be your companions."

Nie Zefeng didn't know how to tell Wenpin that he had already done these things. At this time, the servant who was watering the ground suddenly stood up and said, "Master, you don't know yet. As soon as Marshal Nie arrived in Jingzhou, he announced that the people of Jingzhou would be exempted from taxes for two years."

, In addition, he also announced that all the newly developed land will be owned by him, and he will take one out of ten. Now many people are actively joining the Wancheng Army."

When Wenpin heard this, he knelt down and prostrated, and Nie Zefeng supported Wenpin.

"General Nie, don't do this great ceremony. You are trying to hurt me."

"Marshal, I didn't expect you to do so many things. Now I would like to thank Marshal for the people of Jingzhou."

"General Wen, if the world can be unified, I believe we will be able to build a peaceful world and work together for this peaceful world."

The excited Wenpin immediately hugged Nie Zefeng and said: "I haven't met the Ming Lord for many years, but today I have met the Ming Lord. I am willing to obey the Marshal."

"Okay, General Wen, would you like a few cups of tea?"

"How about we drink instead of tea?"

"General Wen is still recovering from his injuries. Drinking alcohol is not good for the body. Both tea and wine can represent our true temperament."

Wenpin looked at the young marshal in front of him who was not old, but was unrestrained and generous. At this time, he may have understood why the Jingzhou Army was defeated.

The two of them sat on the stone bench in the backyard, and asked the servant to bring a teapot and two teacups. Lord Nie Zefeng poured tea for Wenpin, and Nie Zefeng drank the tea in one gulp like water.

The two of them were polite for a few moments.

Nie Zefeng asked: "General Wen, if I continue to lead the army to conquer the south, how should I conquer it?"

"My lord, Jingzhou has a simple folk custom since ancient times. It is a place that can raise 500,000 troops. If the general wants to capture and hold Jingzhou, he must accept local heroes. As for the route of the southern expedition, the marshal must first capture Xiangyang and then divide his troops via Jiangling.

and Changsha, split Jingzhou into two, attack Lingling and Guiyang to the west, and attack Jiangxia to the east."

"good."

Nie Zefeng clapped his hands and praised, "General Wen can withstand a hundred thousand troops with one strategy."

"My lord, Xiangyang City and Fancheng are two important towns, especially Xiangyang City Gao Chisheng. Huo Jun is the best at defending the city. He may have to pay a price to get it."

"Thank you, General Wen, for your advice. I will take my leave now. General Wen, please rest a lot. We will definitely fight side by side in the future."

After finishing speaking, Nie Zefeng said goodbye to Wenpin.
Chapter completed!