After breaking through Tongguan and entering Shaanzhou half a month ago, Di Qing's East Route Army successively recovered Huayin, Dali, Pucheng and other cities after half a month of unhurried marching, and finally attacked Weinan Mansion.

Everywhere they went, the Dashun army either fled when they heard the news, or they were about to collapse at the first touch, and basically there was no decent offensive and defensive battle.

This road is like a bamboo, and the attack is invincible to Weinan Mansion, and the men and horses of the Eastern Route Army have expanded to about 500,000 people.

Among them, there are about 100,000 descendants of the Qin army, and the rest are all people from all walks of life who have been attached and incorporated along the way. Although it is said that the combat effectiveness is not as good as that of the Qin army, it can also be strong and shouting.

The continuous victories along the way, Di Qing did not miss the benefits of these subordinate troops, so the morale of these people was also quite high, and when they encountered a battle, they also moved forward bravely, not afraid of life and death, but they also slowly had the appearance of some brave soldiers.

After resting for two days in Weinan Mansion, Di Qing convened his generals to discuss, and decided to divide the men and horses into two roads, and attack Xi'an City along Lintong on the east road.

The other road is the south road, which is along Lantian and Chang'an attacks Xi'an from the south, and the two roads encircle Xi'an.

The two armies in the southeast acted separately, and Di Qing personally led the eastern route army, but they were blocked under Lintong City.

Garrisoned in Lintong was Li Zicheng's old battalion, which was regarded as the elite of the Dashun army, and was defended by Song Xiance, a confidant under Li Zicheng.

Lintong City, as the eastern barrier of Xi'an City, the capital of Dashun Kingdom, although it is a small city, but it also built a deep city wall, and the moat is a foot deep, which can be called a strong city wall.

As long as Lintong City is a moment, Xi'an City will be exposed to itself without barriers. Therefore, Di Qing expected that the Dashun army would definitely defend here.

Therefore, he was ready for a strong attack, and before the main army arrived, he had already sent a vanguard army to cut off the roads in Lintong and the surrounding areas, especially the road with Xi'an City.

He wants to fight a battle, and then directly attack the city of Xi'an.

However, not long after the vanguard army went, they sent someone back to report that Song Xiance, who was guarding Lintong, had sent someone to contact and ask to meet Di Qing.

Although Di Qing was a little surprised, he still guessed some of the reasons and asked people to bring the messenger of Song Xiance.

"The villain Song Siming has seen General Di." The envoy was a young man, and he was very thoughtful when he saw Di Qing.

Di Qing said: "You are the messenger sent by Song Xiance?" What is your relationship with Song Xiance? ”

The young envoy said unhurriedly: "Returning to the general, Song Xiance is the father. ”

Di Qing was a little surprised, nodded and said, "Song Xiance actually sent his own son to be a messenger, it seems that he is indeed sincere." Say, what is your father going to do? ”

By this time, Di Qing had already determined that Song Xiance had sent his son to negotiate surrender.

After all, at this time, there is no need to accompany Li Zicheng to the funeral. Moreover, judging from the information collected from the high-level of the Dashun Army, this Song Xiance has always been a scheming person in the city, otherwise he would not have become the number one think tank under Li Zicheng, and he still has the name of a prime minister.

Li Zicheng has gone to the general trend, and he has no power to return to the sky, and he will think about it for himself at this time if he has a little brain. Only a few simple-minded people who are full of loyalty will follow Li Zicheng to the black.

Song Xiance is obviously not among them.

Song Siming said: "General, Li Zicheng is vulgar and domineering, and he has no posture of a human king. His Royal Highness the Regent is a dragon among the people, majestic and heroic, turning the tide, and the great tomorrow is about to be reunified. My father and son have admired the imperial court for a long time, and they have long been effective, but they have never had the right opportunity. Today, the general is coming with heavy troops, and the destruction of the Great Shun Kingdom is imminent. My father is willing to do his best for the general to make the general's capture of Xi'an smoother. ”

"Okay, the virtuous father and son can effectively be loyal to the heart of the court, and General Ben naturally welcomes it. I just don't know how your father plans to help me? Di Qing squinted and asked.

"My father is willing to open the gate of Lintong City and dedicate the city to the imperial court. As long as the general can report that my Song family is safe and sound. Song Si was obviously very humble.

Di Qing was disdainful, and snorted coldly: "Your father and son should be calculating. Although Lintong City is known as a strong city, it is not worth mentioning under the heavy artillery of our army. Even if your father and son do not surrender the city, I will only be able to break the city with my backhand. Your father and son have been under Li Zicheng's command for many years, aiding and abetting abuse, and committing serious crimes. If there is no great achievement, how can I report the safety of your Song family in front of His Royal Highness the Regent? ”

Song Siming was dripping in a cold sweat when he heard this, and he was speechless for a while, not knowing how to answer.

Di Qing is indeed right, not to mention that the soldiers in Lintong City now have no will to fight, they will have no will to fight, and their morale is low, even if their morale is high and at their peak, I am afraid it will be difficult to resist the heavy artillery of the official army.

You must know that when I was in Beizhili that day, many people had personally learned the power of official artillery.

When I think about it, many people are pale, and the color of the conversation has changed.

"Since there is nothing to say, go back and tell your father that he will come and guard it. I'll talk to him with a cannon, and I won't regret it then. Di Qing looked at Song Siming's appearance and said coldly.

Song Siming finally came back to his senses and hurriedly shouted, "General, listen to me." My father and son were bent on submitting to the imperial court and serving the generals, and would never dare to confront the imperial army again. The general has orders, but although he says that as long as my father and son can do it, he will do his best. ”

Di Qing said, "Since that's the case, then I tell you to listen." Tomorrow I will order a large army to attack the city, and your father will resist as best he can, and after two days of fierce fighting, he will finally be defeated and flee to the city of Xi'an. When the time comes, after our army is in the city, your father will open the Chaoyang Gate and let our army enter the city, and assist our army in chasing and destroying the remnants of the enemy, which will be a great achievement. If it is done, I will protect the lives of your Song family. Otherwise, ask for yourselves. ”

After Di Qing finished speaking, he let people send off the guests.

Now that he has the upper hand, Song Xiance has no point of bargaining at all. He promised to live. If you don't agree, you can die with Li Zicheng.

The script has been written for you, and it depends on your ability to act it well.

Song Siming reluctantly returned to Lintong City and told his father Song Xiance of Di Qing's request.

Song Xiance was speechless after hearing this, and Song Siming said hurriedly: "Father, do we have to agree to his request?" It's a big risk. Once the king is aware of it, then our lives are also in danger. ”

"It is not certain whether you will be found if you do it, and whether you will die if you are discovered, but if you don't do it, it must be dead. Do you think we still have options? ”

Song Xiance looked at his son and shook his head, and said with a wry smile.