Mordor led the army back. However, they were much slower this time. After all, they were escorting prisoners. They couldn't be as slow as when they came.
When Mordor escorted Zeng Cheng back to the county, it was already dark.
At this moment, Mordor came directly to Du Qi's residence. When he saw Du Qi, he reported, "Young Master, I didn't go directly to Yongye County. Instead, I led the army back. This is because not only did we defeat Yongye County's army, but we also captured Yongye County Magistrate Zeng Cheng. "
"With Zeng Cheng around, I think we can adjust our plan against Yongye County."
"We don't have to go straight in."
"As long as we persuade Zeng Cheng to surrender, we can take down Yongye County without shedding a drop of blood."
Mordor said, "Young Master, this is my plan."
Du Qi laughed.
He couldn't help but shake his head.
Mordor's brain was really not good enough. There was no problem for Mordor to lead the army into battle. However, it was still not enough for Mordor to consider the situation on the battlefield.
This was especially so for Mordor. He was sometimes smart but sometimes not. It was really frustrating.
Du Qi said, "Mordor, didn't Luo Binwang stop you when you gave the order to retreat?"
Mordor scratched his head and said, "Young Master, we won. We even captured Zeng Cheng and captured thousands of soldiers. This battle was a complete victory. Under such circumstances, why would Luo Binwang stop us? "
Du Qi said, "You guys are really …"
At this moment, Du Qi suddenly missed the days when Shangguan Yi and the others were around.
He missed the days when Su Lie and the others were around.
Mordor by his side was extremely brave. He was invincible on the battlefield. However, if Mordor were to lead the army into battle, he was obviously not capable enough. It would be difficult for him.
As for Luo Binwang and Liu Che, they were too inexperienced.
Yan Three was not bad.
It was a pity that Yan San had only submitted to Lin Yun at a later stage. Therefore, he was cautious with his words and actions.
She was not open enough.
Thus, Du Qi's army seemed to be doing well, even though they had won. In fact, it also exposed many problems. In Du Qi's opinion, there was no need to return to Fushan County after defeating Ceng Cheng.
He should have just charged over.
This was the most appropriate choice.
Du Qi's expression was solemn as he continued, "Mordor, you've already won. The entire army of Yongye County had been defeated. Moreover, Ceng Cheng is already in your hands. Why should we retreat to Fushan County? Wouldn't it be more appropriate to directly attack and take over Yongye County? Why are we retreating? "
"Yeah!"
Mordor raised his eyebrows when he heard that.
His face was full of surprise.
Why didn't he think it through and instead gave the order to withdraw?
However, Luo Binwang, Liu Che, and the others didn't try to persuade him at all. They all excitedly retreated with him.
Everyone had an excited look on their faces.
Mordor said, "Young Master, I'll mobilize the troops right away. This time, I want to take over Yongye County in one go. A mere Yongye County is not worth mentioning. "
Du Qi said, "There's no need to rush. We've already retreated anyway. Go and bring Ceng Cheng here. I want to see him and see what he has to say. "
"Yes, Young Master!"
Mordor left in frustration.
He didn't expect that he would miss such a great opportunity when he retreated.
What a pity.
Not long after, Ceng Cheng was escorted into the hall.
When Ceng Cheng saw Du Qi, he narrowed his eyes and said, "You're Du Qi, the actual person in charge of Fushan County?"
"That's me!"
Du Qi smiled and nodded.
Ceng Cheng said, "Du Qi, you want to recruit me? Sure. As long as you let me return to Yongye County and continue to be the County Magistrate, I'll submit to you. If you let me go, I'll immediately gather the people of Yongye County and surrender. "
"Hahaha …"
Du Qi couldn't help but laugh after hearing it.
There was mockery in his laughter.
Ceng Cheng frowned and said, "Du Qi, what are you laughing at?"
Du Qi said, "The reason why I'm laughing is because you're too naive. Also, do you think I'm a fool to actually agree to such a request? Do you think I'm that easy to bewitch? "
Ceng Cheng said, "Du Qi, I'm sincerely submitting to you. If you don't believe me, then forget it."
Du Qi said, "If you're sincere, there's no such thing as letting you go. Instead, you'll have to cooperate with Fushan County. If I let you go now, I'll let you organize your troops again to resist. There's no way I'll do such a thing. "
After a pause, Du Qi said, "Ceng Cheng, it doesn't make much of a difference to me whether you're here or not. You won't be of much help anyway. So, I'll send you on your way and grant you death. "
Whoosh!
Ceng Cheng's expression changed slightly.
Du Qi actually wanted to kill him.
Ceng Cheng was also an official. He had been in charge of Yongye County for many years, so he was able to read people's expressions. From Du Qi's words just now, he could feel that Du Qi really wanted to kill him.
It was definitely not a joke.
It was also not a bluff.
Ceng Cheng swallowed a mouthful of saliva and said, "Du Qi, if you kill me. Countless people in Yongye County will oppose you. At that time, you'll be in a lot of trouble. "
Du Qi said with a smile, "Who will oppose me?"
Ceng Cheng said, "Countless people will oppose you."
Du Qi's eyes were sharp as he said, "When I lead the army to Yongye County, I'll send an order saying that you, Ceng Cheng, have been killed. Then, I'll take over Yongye County. Yongye County under my rule will be exempt from agricultural taxes for two years. At the same time, merchants who come to Yongye County to do business will be exempt from taxes for the first year. Do you think anyone will oppose me? "
Whoosh!
Ceng Cheng's expression changed drastically.
His eyes widened, and a look of horror appeared on his face.
Because Du Qi's arrangement was equivalent to taking away the firewood from under the cauldron. One had to know that there were many big clans in Yongye County, and these big clans controlled a lot of land. Once the government exempted them from taxes, it was equivalent to them benefiting.
Therefore, no one would oppose Du Qi.
As for the people, they would not.
Therefore, Du Qi's method was tantamount to a very simple arrangement, but it completely cut off Ceng Cheng's foundation.
Ceng Cheng looked at Du Qi. Although Du Qi looked quite young, almost 30 years old, at this moment, Ceng Cheng felt that Du Qi was not inferior to those old foxes.
Du Qi's method was too vicious.
Du Qi said, "Ceng Cheng, do you have anything to say now? If you're done, or if you have nothing to say now, I'll send you on your way. "
"No, no, no!"
Ceng Cheng shook his head and quickly said, "Young Master Du, I surrender. I'm willing to surrender. I, Ceng Cheng, am willing to cooperate with Young Master Du. I can guarantee that all the people in Yongye County will submit to Young Master Du. "
Du Qi said, "Really?"
Ceng Cheng hurriedly said, "Of course it's true. I'm not lying."
At this time, Ceng Cheng chose to surrender.
There was no other reason other than that Du Qi was too powerful.
Ceng Cheng did not think that he was a match for Du Qi, so he simply chose to surrender. As for how Du Qi would deal with him, it would depend on Du Qi. It was enough to save his life.
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