However, after Lu Pinqi recognized Zu Zerun's identity, he did not freeze on the spot as thoughtfully as Xia Chengde did. Instead, he laughed and then said:

"But, look at the way you are dressed now, Lieutenant General Zu, and look at the way you look now, it is obvious that you have surrendered to the Tatars and become a despicable traitor! Haha, bah!"

Lu Pinqi had had a lot of contact with Yang Zhen, and he was very sure that Yang Zhen would not surrender to the Tatars, so after he finished saying these words, he pouted at Zu Zerun in front of Yang Zhen, and said

express one's position.

At this time, Fang Guangchen, who was surprised before, and Zhang Chen, who was also a little surprised, took a deep breath secretly, suppressed all the questions in their hearts, and waited quietly for the development of the situation in front of them, and for Yang Zhen's final decision.

of the break.

Faced with the surrender of the Manchu Tatars, Zhang Chen actually knew what Yang Zhen would do, but Fang Guangchen was different. He had no idea.

"Haha, brothers Xia Chengde, Xia, and Lu Pinqi, we haven't seen each other for a long time! I didn't expect that after so many years, you two would still remember my ancestor Ze Runzu. It's really rare!"

When Zu Zerun faced Xia Chengde and Lu Pinqi, two of his former military colleagues, he was actually complaining in his heart. He didn't want to come. After he had to come, he just wanted to meet Yang Zhen and didn't want to be exposed in front of everyone.

But now that the matter has come to this, he has nothing to think about. He can only admit his identity with a slightly embarrassed smile, and then said to Yang Zhen who was standing in the middle of the crowd:

"I think this is Commander-in-Chief Yang of Songshan City. As the ancients said, when two armies are fighting, it is not humiliating to come. Not to mention that your Songshan City is about to be destroyed and is in danger. Is this how you treat guests, Commander-in-Chief Yang?

"

That Zu Zerun was tall and strong, standing there, almost as tall as Yang Zhen. After finishing speaking, he looked at Yang Zhen, curled his lips and turned his head, signaling Yang Zhen to loosen their bonds.

If we just talk about appearance and appearance, Zu Zerun is quite good compared to other generals from the Zu Dashou family, and he can be regarded as having a dignified appearance.

But the words he said, coupled with the money rat tail on his head and the dark green Man Meng robe on his body, made Yang Zhen feel an indescribable disgust in his heart.

"Guo Xiaowu, loosen their bonds!"

After hearing the order, Guo Xiaowu pulled out a knife with a clang, first opened the wooden fence in the dungeon, let them out, and then cut off the ropes tied to their hands one by one.

"Zu Zerun, since you betrayed your ancestors of the Ningyuan family, shaved your head and changed clothes, surrendered to the Tatars, and were willing to become a traitor, you could just be an honest slave over there, but why are you here today?

Aren’t you afraid that I, Yang Zhen, will kill you, or that I will fight against traitors for the country, serve as our ancestor’s commander-in-chief, and clean up the family for our ancestors?”

When Zu Zerun heard what Yang Zhen said, he suddenly looked embarrassed, his eyes avoided, he lowered his head and smiled bitterly, not daring to look at Yang Zhen.

After all, his ancestors were serious Han people, and they were a general family that could be traced back to the Yongle period or even the Hongwu period. There was absolutely no way for him to find a Jurchen ancestor like Shi Tingzhu, Tong Yangzhen, etc.

However, since he had become a traitor, he naturally no longer cared about it, so in the blink of an eye, he returned to normal again and answered correctly:

"Why did General Yang speak so harshly? Thinking about the tragic situation of the Battle of Dalinghe and its causes and consequences, how could General Yang not know about it? It should be noted that at that time, the situation was over and no manpower could save it. Zu was also on the roof.

I have to bow my head. If I were free, who would be willing to do this?"

"Haha, in this case, now that you have come to my Songshan City, why not stay here? After I defeat the Mantatars, I will send you to Jinzhou City to reunite with your father, Grand Marshal Zu and his son.

!”

Yang Zhen had no fixed opinion on how he should treat Zu Zerun. Seeing that he seemed to be trying to defend himself, he immediately added.

However, in response to Yang Zhen's statement, Zu Zerun had obviously thought of a countermeasure. He bowed slightly and replied: "Zu thanked Mr. Yang for his kindness. Mr. Zu did not dare to help Mr. Yang with his family affairs."

Take the trouble!”

After saying these words, Zu Zerun stood up straight and continued: "And this time, it is difficult to say whether your Songshan City can withstand the fierce attack of the Qing soldiers like last time. Zu advised Mr. Yang,

It’s better to think more about yourself and the brothers under your command.”

Having said this, Zu Zerun seemed to have regained his original momentum, and immediately started talking to Yang Zhen and others:

"There are no strong reinforcements outside Songshan City, and there is no half-year's supply of food inside. From my perspective, the current situation in Songshan is just like that of Dalinghe in the past. However, the scale of Songshan City and the number of military and civilian pay and equipment are not as good as those of Dalinghe City back then.

Like this, Mr. Yang, how long can you hold on?

"As the saying goes, those who know the current affairs are heroes, and those who are ignorant of the current affairs are not wise. If General Yang wants to surrender after exhaustion, the soldiers and civilians in the city will suffer heavy casualties by then, which will not only offend the Qing Dynasty more, but also waste their own strength.

"Besides, under the bombardment of heavy artillery, is there any unbreakable city in the world? In three to five days, once the city is broken, the whole city will be massacred, and it will be too late to regret it. There are many old friends in Songshan City, and I cannot bear to see this, so I advise General Yang to think twice.

!”

"Haha, so the Tatar pseudo-emperor Huang Taiji sent you two to see me, but you came here to persuade me to surrender?"

After hearing what Zu Zerun said, Yang Zhen smiled, not taking it seriously at all, and asked sarcastically.

"Now there are tens of thousands of Qing troops outside the city, with hundreds of artillery pieces, and there are still countless Wuzhen Chao Haniulu, who are coming from the east of the Liao River. To put it bluntly, Commander Yang

, do you think you still have a chance of winning?"

"The Qing Dynasty had tens of thousands of soldiers, hundreds of artillery pieces, and countless Wuzhenchaoha Niulu? Zu Zerun, do you think I, Yang Zhen, am a three-year-old child?!"

Yang Zhen snorted coldly, stopped talking to Zu Zerun, and then moved his gaze from Zu Zerun's face to Shen Yongzhong's face.

Yang Zhen had met Qiu Bihan's mother, Mrs. Shen, a few times. Now when he went to see Shen Yongzhong, he saw some physical and spiritual similarities.

As the saying goes, nephews follow their uncles, and nephews follow their aunts. This old folk saying is a summary of experience, and there is some truth in it.

When Shen Yongzhong saw Yang Zhen looking at him, he bowed and said: "General Yang, I am Shen Yongzhong, who was born in the Shen family of Liaoyang. Mr. Shen Zhixiang, the successor of Shunshun, is my uncle and heir-father, so Shen, the chief soldier of Dongjiang Town,

Gongnai is my great-uncle.

"I heard recently that Mr. Yang is getting married to the daughter of the Qiu family in the former Dongjiang. However, Qiu is the son-in-law of the Shen family. If there is no mistake, your uncle is your uncle, your mother-in-law is your aunt, and your wife is your cousin. I am with the president.

Although Bing has never met, he is considered a family."

When Shen Yongzhong Shi Shiran said these words, everyone standing in the dungeon, except Yang Zhen and Zu Zerun, were all stunned.

Some had their eyes widened and their mouths opened wide, looking incredible.

Some of them squinted their eyes and stared at Yang Zhen, looking thoughtful.

Yang Zhen just looked at Shen Yongzhong and then at everyone present. He still just looked and didn't speak.

At this time, Fang Guangchen, who didn't know what was going on, couldn't help it anymore and asked Yang Zhen: "Captain, is what this person said true or false? How could this, this, be such a coincidence?! Ling's mother-in-law is really full of Tatars.

Gong Shen Zhixiang’s sister?!”

If there is anyone among everyone present who least wants Yang Zhen to surrender, then this person must be Fang Guangchen.

For him, everyone present could surrender to Manqing, but he could not.

Not to mention whether he can get over the hurdle in his heart, just from the perspective of stakes, if he surrenders, his father Fang Yizao, the governor of Liaodong, will definitely be in bad luck.

If Yang Zhen surrendered, Emperor Chongzhen would never dare to kill Yang Zhen's uncle, Yang Guozhu, the chief military officer of Xuanfu Town.

But if Fang Guangchen surrendered, Emperor Chongzhen would definitely kill Fang Yizao, the governor of Liaodong, and even wipe out Fang Yizao's entire family.

Therefore, as soon as he figured out who Yang Zhen brought them to see, Fang Guangchen's heart began to feel like fifteen buckets of water - up and down.

Yang Zhen saw Fang Guangchen's expression changing and nervous, so he smiled faintly at him and said to him: "As far as I know, my mother-in-law is not Shen Zhixiang's biological sister. The previous generation of the old Shen family had many brothers and sisters, Qiu and Shen

They come from the same family in Dongjiang Town, and they are related to each other, which is normal. Calm down and don't panic."

Seeing what Yang Zhen said, Fang Guangchen's expression improved somewhat. His eyes turned from Yang Zhen to Shen Yongzhong, and then to other people present, always paying attention to everyone's expressions.

At this time, Yang Zhen turned to look at Shen Yongzhong and said to him with a half-smile: "I admit what you said. I recognize this relative. I can also arrange for you to meet your aunt.

Meet your cousin, let you reminisce about old times and recognize your relatives. But brother Yongzhong, are you following Vice General Zuze Runzu here just to recognize your relatives?"

When Shen Yongzhong heard Yang Zhen's words, he knew that his life was guaranteed. His facial expression immediately relaxed. He then reached into his arms and fumbled for a while, and finally found a letter.

Shen Yongzhong held the letter in both hands, bowed forward, respectfully raised the letter in front of Yang Zhen, and said to Yang Zhen at the same time:

"Long Live Lord, Emperor Chongde of the Qing Dynasty, has decreed that if Commander-in-Chief Yang can raise the city to surrender, not only will all his men and horses be returned to the command, but they will also be given as gifts by the king and prince of the Qing Dynasty. Here in Yongzhong, there is a letter from the Emperor of the Qing Kingdom, Long Live Lord."

A letter written by General Yang, please read it."

Shen Yongzhong did not want to take out this letter in public. Although it was the first time for him to do such a thing, he also knew that such things should be avoided. With so many people present, it was not the right time.

But when Yang Zhen asked, he really had no other way to answer it correctly, so he took out the letter he had hidden close to him and presented it to him.

At the same time, he also said what he had planned to say when they met in private, and heard Zu Zerun wink at him from the side.

"Haha, you want to make me a prince? I heard that Kong Youde was granted the title of King Gongshun, Geng Zhongming was granted the title of King Huaishun, Shang Kexi was granted the title of King Zhishun, and your uncle Shen Zhixiang was granted the title of Duke Xushun."

After hearing what Shen Yongzhong said, Yang Zhen still looked at Shen Yongzhong with a half-smile, and said indifferently but with some meaning:

"Respectful, Huaishun, Zhishun, Xushun, what a good name, haha. I am very interested in knowing, what kind of prince and worldlord do you, the emperor of the Qing Dynasty, plan to grant me? What kind of prince is it?
Chapter completed!