Because the elite army of Goguryeo was almost completely annihilated by the Liao army during the Battle of Anseong. Therefore, when attacking Goguryeo this time, the northern and southern armies of Liaodi can be said to be progressing smoothly.

On July 13, the right-flank army led by Wang Shi made a surprise attack and captured the important town of Nanwofu in the southern part of Goguryeo, and the surrounding counties surrendered without a fight; On July 16, Wang Shi led the army on the right from the southern city of Wofu and continued to capture the southern counties of Goguryeo.

On July 23, he captured Helong in southern Goguryeo; On July 28, they approached Beiwofucheng, another important town in the south of Goguryeo, and the defenders surrendered without a fight; On August 9, he occupied Tumen, another important town in the south of Goguryeo, and approached the border of the Kei Kingdom.

On July 11, the army on the left side of Rongyi arrived at Longshou in central Goguryeo, and the head of the dragon defended the general and surrendered without a fight. On July 18, he stormed the central town of Rulou City, and went down in half a day;

On July 23, Rong led the Liaodi army and advanced to the central part of Longan, and after defeating the reinforcements of Goguryeo, Longan defended the general Gaolai and surrendered; After a short rest in Long An, on August 14, the army came to the capital of Goguryeo.

When the news that Rong had captured the city of Lulou in half a day reached the ears of Zhu Cong, the lord of Goguryeo, Zhu Cong already felt that something was wrong; And when the reinforcements to reinforce Long An were defeated by the Liao army, and the news of the surrender of Gao Lai, the defender of Long An, came, the lord of the country, Zhu Cong, was already in despair.

At this moment, the attendant came to report that Gao Yuan, the envoy sent to the Ji country, had come to report the situation of going to the Ji country. Zhu Cong held on to a glimmer of hope and hurriedly summoned Gao Yuan.

After Gao Yuan entered the hall, he was ready to kowtow to Zhu Cong. Zhu Cong waved his hand and said to Gao Yuan anxiously: "Don't be polite, tell the widow what the lord of the Ji country said?" Is the country willing to send troops to help our country? ”

When Gao Yuan heard Zhu Cong say this, his eyes turned red, and he bowed to Zhu Cong with a wry smile and said, "King, Weichen went to the Ji Kingdom this time, and he didn't see the Ji Shi at all. Only Prime Minister Gao Min met with Weichen and ...... to Weichen He told Wechen that their ability was limited and they had no time to send troops to aid our country. ”

After that, he knelt down and kowtowed: "Weichen has been entrusted by the king, please punish the king!" ”

Zhu Cong closed his eyes and stood in a daze for a long time. Only then did he say to Gao Yuan, who was kneeling on the ground: "The widow knows, you can't be blamed for this matter, you go down first!" ”

"No." Gao Yuan retreated.

On August 15, the day after the Liao army arrived at the capital of Goguryeo.

Early in the morning, it didn't take long for the sun to rise.

Zhu Cong, the lord of Goguryeo, led the courtiers and generals to stand on the tall city wall of Sushenggu and look at the Liao army camp.

The military regulations of the Liao army are strict, and the army of Rong is even more well-governed. The entire camp of the Liao army, one tithe, one battalion, one song, one battalion, is clear and clearly divided. It makes the entire Liao army camp look orderly.

A trench was dug at the outermost part of the camp, and on the inside of the trench was a newly made "barbed wire" made in the industrial zone, and bells were hung to prevent enemy attacks. This barbed wire fence is more convenient to operate and deliver, and now it has become a sharp weapon for the Liao army to camp; The largest camp is enclosed by a fence, with a camp gate, a tower, an observation deck, etc., in an orderly manner.

In the camp of dozens of miles, the red flags erected fluttered in the wind like waves.

After looking at the Liao army camp, Zhu Cong looked back at the ministers and generals of Goguryeo behind him, and found that everyone had solemn faces. There are those who are timid, and even tremble, and their faces are pale.

Zhu Cong sighed and said: "Looking at this big camp, you know the elite of the Liao army. Xiangguo Zhu Zhe and the generals are not unjustly defeated! ”

Back in the palace, after thinking about it for a long time. With a long sigh, he said to the attendant next to him: "Release Xiangguo from prison and let him come to see the widow." ”

After half a ring, Zhu Zhe, who was released from the prison, was led by the attendants to a side hall in the palace after a simple wash and tidying, and found that the lord of the country, Zhu Cong, had set up a banquet and was waiting for him here.

Zhu Zhe now knew the situation faced by Goguryeo, and knew that the Liaodi army was approaching the city. As soon as he entered the temple gate, he knelt on the ground and wept bitterly: "King, my brother deserves death!" ”

Zhu Cong stepped forward to help Zhu Zhe up, and said slowly: "Don't talk about this, just sit down and talk about my two brothers today." It's also a shame to think about it, since the widow ascended the throne, you and I have been busy with state affairs, and we haven't chatted or eaten together for a long time. ”

When Zhu Zhe heard this, he cried even more, bursting into tears, but he couldn't help himself.

Zhu Cong pressed Zhu Zhe to sit in his position and returned to the main seat himself. said to Zhu Zhe: "Brother Wang, now the army of Liaodi has arrived at the ancient city of Susheng. In your opinion, how can you make the Liao army retreat? ”

Zhu Zhe thought for a while and stood up from his seat. walked out, knelt on the ground again, and said to Zhu Cong: "King, now my Goguryeo is facing the danger of losing the country, if I can save my country, even if my brother can sacrifice his head, but I am afraid that the Liao army is unwilling."

Now that the king is concerned about the safety of our country, I forgive my brother bluntly, Su Shenggu can't hold on for too long. Wangwang abandoned it, led the army to break through to the north, and extended my Goguryeo Wang Zuo. The younger brother is willing to lead the army to defend the capital and fight to the death with the enemy. I hope the king is gracious! ”

With that, bow your head to the ground.

Zhu Cong closed his eyes and sighed lightly: "Time, life." Wang Tu's hegemony is all over after all. I think that the previous kings of Goguryeo, who had been building this country for hundreds of years, did not expect it to be destroyed by widows today! ”

Then he slowly opened his eyes and said, "Brother Wang, you don't have to be too yourself now. Arise up, for the widow has something to consult with you. ”

"Brother obeys."

After Zhu Zhe sat down again, Zhu Cong said to him: "Brother Wang, now I don't want to talk about whether I can break through." Even if you break out, where can the widow go? Looking at the courtiers and generals, and even the soldiers, they have no fighting spirit now. Even if you fight again, you will also bring humiliation on yourself. If I lose again, my Zhu clan will die without a place to be buried. ”

Then he stood up and said slowly: "I want to send you to the Liao army camp to meet the commander of the Liao army, Rong Yan, as long as the Liao army can forgive my Zhu family, I am willing to surrender!" ”

Zhu Zhe was stunned for a moment, looking at his brother Zhu Cong's gaze towards him, full of sincerity. Knowing that this is his heartfelt words, and there is no falsehood. Originally, I had the idea of dying, but now that I had another choice, my thoughts suddenly unfolded.

said to Zhu Cong: "Brother Wang, we only have three choices in the current situation. One is what Brother Wang said just now, but the result may be as Brother Wang said.

In the confrontation with the Liao army, the cavalry of the subordinate brother was completely the cavalry that the subordinate brother had never seen. Even the Donghu cavalry was also defeated by its hands. What the younger brother said just now is indeed too reckless!

The second is only to go south to join the Ji country, but I heard that the Liao army has blocked the south, and whether it can reach the Ji country or not is between the two! Even if I go to the country of Kei, life and death can't be left to me. With the combat strength of the Liao army, it is also a question whether the Ji State now dares to send troops to confront the Liao army;

This third is what Brother Wang said, which can be descended to the Liaodi. At present, several cities such as the capital of Goguryeo, such as Sushenggu and Buyeo, are still in our hands, and this is the capital of our negotiations. It is said that although Ji Kang, the monarch of Liaocheng, is young, he is of noble birth, and he will be able to treat us well, and my Zhu family can also get the generous gifts of the Yan Kingdom. ”

After listening to Zhu Zhe's words, Zhu Cong's heart was still sour, and he said after a long time: "Brother Wang, it seems that at present, this son Ji Kang, although he is young, can have the current ambition, which is really shocking. The people say that they are born with stars and descend to earth, and I think this is true. ”

Then, he lowered his head and thought for a moment, and said to Zhu Zhe: "Also, you go to the Liao army camp and tell them." My Zhu clan only wishes to return to the Liaocheng Jun Ji Kang, not the Yan Kingdom. ”

Zhu Zhe came to his senses a little and nodded.

In the big tent of the Chinese army of the Liao Army, the general Rong Yan sat on the main seat, and the deputy general Bo Wang sat on the side. Rong Yan was originally a famous general of Yan State, and after coming to Liaodi, he led the army to defeat the Goguryeo and Donghu armies, and now its majesty is even greater. Sitting there, there is an air of its own.

This time, Rong Hui convened the generals to discuss how to capture the capital of Goguryeo.

Rong Yan looked at the generals and said slowly: "It has been more than a month since our army set off from Liaodi. Ben General summoned all the generals to come here, just to discuss with the generals how to capture the capital of Goguryeo as soon as possible and ascend to the ancient ......"

At this time, the small colonel outside the tent came in and reported: "General Qiyu, the younger brother of the current lord of Goguryeo, Xiangguo Zhu Zhe asks to see."

Rong Yan and the generals were stunned for a moment, looked at each other, and thought of something, and then they were overjoyed. The meeting was immediately dissolved and Zhu Zhe was summoned.

After talking to Zhu Zhe, Rong Yan and Bo Wang knew each other's requirements. In this regard, Rong Yan did not dare to make his own decisions, and sent someone to rush to Xiangping City to report to Ji Kang. Ji Kang couldn't help but be overjoyed when he saw the letter from Rong Yan.

pondered for a long time, and after discussing with Ju Xin and others. Agreed to Zhu Cong's conditions, promised to guarantee the safety and interests of his family, and let his entire clan move to Xiangping, appointed Zhu Cong as vice president of the Senate, and made Zhu Cong a first-class uncle.

On the third day of the ninth lunar month, it is auspicious and suitable for all things.

The capital of Goguryeo was ascended to the ancient times.

At midnight, the sun is rising, and its rays are scattered over the vast fields of the northeast land.

The east gate of the ancient Susheng slowly opened, and Zhu Cong, the lord of Goguryeo, held the jade seals and topographic atlases of mountains and rivers in the hundreds of years since the founding of Goguryeo with both hands, carrying thorns on his back, leading Zhu Zhe and other ministers to slowly walk towards the camp of the Liao army.

Carrying thorns on his back means that he is a sinful person.

Outside the Liao army camp, a high platform has already been erected. Rong Yan stood on the high platform with a solemn face. On behalf of Ji Kang, the monarch of Liaocheng, he accepted the submission of Zhu Cong, the lord of Goguryeo.

From the east gate to the place of the Liao camp high platform, on both sides of the road through which Zhu Cong and others passed, stood neatly arranged, brightly armored, holding spears and not squinting.

Bo Wang and other generals of the Liao army stood on both sides of the high platform, and they were also like Rong Worms, standing there with solemn faces. Awaiting this solemn moment.

Because Zhu Cong said that he was only willing to surrender to Liaocheng Jun Ji Kang, the Yan State court did not send anyone to come.

After all, it was the surrender of the lord of a country, and Ji Kang sent someone to tell Rong Yan and other generals not to have any humiliation to Zhu Cong and the ministers and generals of Goguryeo, and they must be treated with courtesy.

and informed Zhu Cong in advance that he would not read out any of his instructions at the ceremony. After the ceremony, Zhu Cong, Zhu Zhe and others can bring their families to Xiangping, and the Liaodi side has already built a mansion for them in Xiangping City.

Before Zhu Cong came to the high platform, he slowly knelt down and said: "The criminal minister Zhu Cong has come to meet the general, and he is here to present the jade seal of Goguryeo, the mountain and river atlas, etc., to serve the grace of heaven!" ”

The Goguryeo officials, who followed behind Zhu Cong, all bowed down with Zhu Cong.

Rong Yan stepped down from the stage, took the jade seal and the mountain and river atlas in Zhu Cong's hands with both hands, and handed them to the person sent by Ji Kang, the son next to him. He also personally untied the thorns on Zhu Cong's back, and faced Zhu Cong and the ministers of Goguryeo, and said solemnly: "The king of Liaocheng has an order: you will return to obedience, and the merit will outweigh the fault; From now on, there is no need to say guilt. ”

Then with a smile on his face, he helped Zhu Cong up. He said to the other Goguryeo officials kneeling on the ground, "Everyone, please get up." ”

took a step back, bowed to Zhu Cong and the officials behind Zhu Cong, and said, "The general of Liaodi, Rong Yin, is polite here!" ”

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In the tenth year of King Wucheng, on the third day of the ninth lunar month, Zhu Cong, the lord of Goguryeo, went out of the city, dedicated the capital city to ascend to the ancient Liao army, and the Goguryeo kingdom was destroyed.