Chapter Seventy-One: The Proposal of Surrender

PS: It took a lot of time to make a map of each period of this book.,There's a detailed place name.,Later it's posted on the sticker.,You can go and see it.。

It took less than half an hour for the 1,000-feather forest army to conquer Tumen Pass, during which they did not encounter a single decent resistance, so much so that Han Teng's plan to attack had to be canceled. Of course, this is probably what Han Teng himself is willing to see.

Taking advantage of the high morale, the Han army did not stop at all and went straight to Jingcheng. Under the city of Jingcheng, the Korean army finally encountered decent resistance. The county lieutenant Han Kuan took the lead and resisted the Han army for two hours. But it was also his last swan song. The Han army, which had superior forces, attacked the city on all sides, not giving the Zhao army a chance to breathe. As the casualties of the Zhao army intensified, the forces available to Zhao Kuo became more and more stretched. The originally tight defense line was torn open one small hole after another by the Korean army, and the Zhao army collapsed immediately. Zhao Kuo was powerless to return to the sky and died on the battlefield. The county commander Zhao Ye was afraid of the loss of life and ordered him to surrender. Jing Cheng fell into the hands of the Korean army overnight!

Because of Zhao Ye's extreme cooperation, Han Teng only left 1,000 elite soldiers to control the jing, trying to cover up the movements of the Han army knocking on the side. For the Yulin Army, the most precious thing is time. If the news leaks out, Zhao Guo will definitely recruit a large army to encircle and suppress him, and there will be no way to talk about a surprise attack on Wu'an. It was impossible to completely hide his whereabouts, and what Han Teng could do was to race against the Zhao Jun scout who reported the news.

For the sake of prudence, Han Teng led the Yulin army out of the east gate for twenty miles before turning back to the south. Counting the news that he had revealed without a trace that he was going to outflank Zhao Hao's army, Han Teng had reason to believe that even if Handan knew about his existence, he might not be so sure of his true purpose.

When Jingcheng City was broken, the bloody battle on the Wuyang side was in full swing. Li Yi, the lieutenant of Shu County, concentrated most of the troops of Shu County and stopped Meng Xiao's army to death. One side will not back down. One side is desperately advancing, and the collision of sword and shield, fire and blood, along with the passing of life, is interpreted into a swan song. The soldiers on both sides have become numb to killing, and all the means they can use have been used. All that remains is to compete with the will and determination of both sides. A hundred miles behind Wuyang is Chengdu. The Qin army had no way out. In the same way, for the Han army, as long as it crosses Wuyang, Chengdu is like a defenseless weak woman, at the mercy of the Han army. Although it seems that the Qin army is killing more and more, it also reflects the fact that Chengdu has fewer and fewer troops. Both sides believe that as long as they hold on a little longer, victory will be their own!

Han Jun never thought that he would lose, and the excitement of taking Ba County just now did not dissipate so easily. What's more, Hanzhong is in hand. Shu County is already a turtle in an urn, and it won't last long. Since the Battle of Hwayang, repeated victories have brought great glory and self-confidence to South Korea. Just like the Qin army before it, once the battle begins, the Korean army will not believe that it will be defeated if it is strong! The pride of the remnants of the Qin army will not allow itself to fail again! Want Wuyang? Want Chengdu? Yes, take your life!

Martial law has begun in Chengdu, with a curfew in place. There's no way around it. Although the main force of the Mengfu army could not reach Chengdu, there were always small groups of scouts who entered Chengdu through the mountain trails to spread rumors. Contradictory rumors such as Li Yi's death in battle and Li Yi's surrender are endless. The first words of the people of Chengdu have changed from greeting to discussing the imminent war. All the people were worried. The rich and noble are worried about whether they will be liquidated and whether they can continue to be rich; The poor people were worried that the Han army would not slaughter the city, and whether they would be far away after the city was broken.

It is an indisputable fact that Chengdu has insufficient troops, perhaps out of fear that the wealthy clans in the city will plot to surrender the city, or to restrict the escape of the people and the entry of the Korean army into the city, in short. The four gates of Chengdu were closed, cutting themselves off from the world.

In the county guard's mansion, Li Bing didn't know whether to worry or rejoice in front of the battle report. The joy is that Meng's army stopped at Wuyang City, and the worry is that the Qin army suffered heavy casualties. It has only been six days since the start of the war, and the Qin army has already lost more than 10,000 people. And so on. Half a month later, even if the Korean army does not attack the city, Wuyang will not have a single soldier stationed there, why? Dead! But the Korean army showed no signs of running out of food, and a steady stream of Korean troops came from Jiangzhou, and the Korean army was afraid that it had completely pacified Ba County.

"Forget it! Hold on as long as you can! Xianyang should have known the news of the loss of Ba County. If you can use troops to attack Hanzhong, your pressure will be reduced a lot! Let's find Juncheng to arrange the delivery of grain and grass to Wuyang! Li Bing put aside his worries and said to himself.

"My lord! My lord! Zitong urgent! A panicked voice burst in.

Li Bing looked at it and saw that it was his housekeeper. Where did the housekeeper, who usually pays attention to appearance and demeanor, still have a trace of calmness, I saw him waving a battle report and running over out of breath. His face flushed, and he was visibly nervous.

There is no big thing, and your own steward will never stop there. Thinking of this, Li Bing snatched the battle report, and was stunned after a while. I saw that it was written above - the Korean army committed Zitong, and the lower officials couldn't hold on, so they asked the county guard for first aid! Otherwise, it will be too late to regret it! Urgent! Urgent! Urgent!

"What about the messenger?" Li Bing asked loudly in a voice that had changed his voice.

"Wait outside! I'm going to summon the adults! The butler reacted and said.

"Forget it! Take the official with you! Li Bing shook his head bitterly, and couldn't hide his loneliness and disappointment between his eyebrows. Zitong is in danger, why don't you want to save it. But all he can mobilize at the moment is more than 1,000 people, and letting these more than 1,000 people break the siege is clearly to send them to death!

Soon, Li Bing met the messenger sent by Zitong for help. From the messenger, Li Bing learned more information. For example, the Han army is under the banner of the Chinese army with the word "Wei", most of them are Wei Zhe, the lieutenant of Hanzhong County, except for him, Li Bing can't think of anyone who is qualified to lead an army of 30,000 to attack Shu County. For another example, because the Korean army was a surprise attack, it surrounded Zitong almost overnight, which made Zitong have no time to recruit a large army to defend the county, and there were less than 3,000 capable soldiers in the entire county. Han Jun even announced that those who donated the city would be rewarded with 100 gold, 1,000 acres of fertile land, and now Zitong's hearts are fluctuating. The Zitong County Order is almost unable to suppress the local wealthy clans who are about to move. Especially when the Han army captured Ba County and the Qin State abandoned Shu County, the gossip news was flying all over the sky.

Arrange for Zitong's envoy to go down to rest, this is the only thing Li Bing can do. Zitong is only more than 300 miles away from Chengdu, and more importantly, these more than 300 miles can be described as a flat river. As long as the Korean army breaks through Zitong, it can go all the way south, and the front of the army is directed at Chengdu. According to the current shape shì. The loss of Zitong is definitely only a matter of time. The same is true for Chengdu. Li Bing really didn't know what else he could do to redeem his inevitable fate.

Will some of Wuyang's soldiers go north to support Zitong? At the moment, Meng Fu and Li Yi are fighting on an equal footing, and the Qin army still has some advantages relying on the city wall, but once the troops are divided, this advantage will be erased. South Korea attacked Shu County in the north and south, and Mengfu's army on the southern route pinned down most of the Qin army. The Korean army on the north road is like no one. South Korea has made it clear that it is bullying itself for its lack of troops, and it wants to be unable to take care of both the north and the south. Even if you block one side, the other side can also come to the city of Chengdu.

Li Bing is good at controlling water and handling political affairs, and this kind of military is not what Li Bing is good at. Therefore, Li Bing gave the power of choice to his brother Li Yi very wisely. If even he can't do it, Li Bing will accept his fate.

A day later, Li Yi, who was fighting against the Korean army in Wuyang, received an urgent report from Li Bing, and his face quickly covered up as soon as he changed. Mount Tai collapsed in front of him without changing his face, this is Li Yi's request for himself. Li Yi knows the consequences of Zitong's defeat better than anyone else. Although it has not been lost yet, Li Yi has already announced the final result to Zitong in his heart - Zitong will definitely not be able to hold it, unless there are reinforcements to support. But where can we find reinforcements? His own brother undoubtedly threw this problem to himself.

Quietly gathered several of his henchmen, Li Yi released the news that Zitong was surrounded by heavy troops of the Korean army. Now is the moment when the battle is at its most tense, and the most taboo thing is the unstable morale of the army. If the officers and men of the whole army know the news of the enemy on their backs, it will inevitably be in chaos, and when the time comes, the South Korean army will collapse with only one charge and the Qin army. Where like now. can also block the Korean army for a while.

The henchmen looked at each other, all showing expressions mixed with disappointment, shock, unwillingness, and worry. The tide is over. The tide is over.

A general who had followed Li Yi for the longest time said boldly: "General! At present, there are only 20,000 soldiers in the entire Shu County, and we have 15,000 people here. Zitong, I'm afraid we can't rescue, but if we can't rescue, Zitong will undoubtedly be lost. It's a dead end! ”

"Yes! Checkmate! If we want to rescue Zitong, we must do what we can! Another confidant said worriedly. Dividing troops is already taboo, if the Han army knows about the tailgating attack, the Qin army will not be able to rescue Zitong at all. Instead, put yourself in it.

The room was quiet, and everyone looked worried, but they couldn't think of a good way. South Korea is using a dignified and upright strategy, and the fact that the Qin army lacks major generals, what can be done?! Even if Wu Anjun is here. Sun Wu, Sun Bin and Wu Qi can't help it in their next life!

Li Yi had long expected this to be the result, and said with some emotion: "Saving Zitong is also death, not saving Zitong is also death, the same is death, how do you choose?" ”

The henchmen said in unison: "But listen to the general's orders!" ”

Li Yi breathed a long sigh of relief and said, "You follow me, don't you have the same heart and heart. And the husband's husband was born in troubled times, and he should be a three-foot Qingfeng and make immortal achievements. Although it is the glory of our generation to die on the battlefield, it is a person who has achieved fame. Now that I have not established my name with you, and my voice has not been revealed, if I want to die here, I am not reconciled! Guys! Surely I am as unwilling as I am! ”

The henchmen were silent, if there was a chance to live, who would want to die! But now the South Korean army is attacking from two sides, clearly forcing itself to death. Unless, unless you surrender, there is still a chance of life. But the question is, will a proud lieutenant choose to surrender? Li Yi is very strict with his subordinates on weekdays, and he is strict in governing the army, and it is precisely because of such considerations that no one dares to mention surrender. Even a fool can see that the two counties of Bashu are going to be finished. Korea was unstoppable, the right time and place and all the people of Korea were occupied, and no one could prevent South Korea from conquering the two counties. But now listening to Li Yi's tone, maybe there is a turning point in the ending of mortality.

"Since the battle of the wild king, my Great Qin has internal and external troubles, and it is rare to win. First, there was the Yiqu Rebellion, and I lost the land of Sanchuan, Hedong, and Hexi counties. Later, Gongzi City rebelled, and I lost Nanyang in Daqin, and then lost Hanzhong. Now Ba County has also fallen into the hands of South Korea, and Shu County is the only one left with our main force. The king of Qin is getting worse and worse, the nobles are fighting for power, and Hangu Pass is changing hands. I'm really not optimistic that our Great Qin can turn defeat into victory and return to its peak, do you know why? ”

The henchmen looked at each other. I really don't understand the intention of Li Yi's words. If Li Yi was not optimistic about the Qin State, how could he be so effective?! He also went down the river, traveling thousands of miles back and forth, chasing 50,000 Chu troops to the east and killing 30,000. If Li Yi was not loyal to the Qin State, why did he go east and west. The Southern Expedition and the Northern War eliminated the civil strife in Shu County?! At present, the famous Meng Fu has been blocked for seven days!

Li Yi said to himself: "Because of South Korea! I don't know if you have studied Han Ran, who is the current King of Han. Before Han Ran led the troops, South Korea was only the land of Shangdang and Yingchuan. I, Great Qin, have an absolute advantage, and I only need to send troops to the wild king to divide Korea into two. If 300,000 troops are enough to conquer Xinzheng in one fell swoop, it will be easy to destroy South Korea. But after Han Wangran led the troops, he first recovered Sanchuan and retreated 600 miles west of our Qin army. Then he instigated Wei to occupy Hedong and Zhao to occupy Hexi, pushing Wei and Zhao to the front line of resistance against Qin. The environment in South Korea has been initially improved. ”

"Just when I, Daqin, shifted my gaze to the line of Hangu Pass. South Korea took advantage of our war with Zhao and Wei to occupy Nanyang and seize Wuguan by surprise. At this time, our plan to attack Sanchuan and Yingchuan from Nanyang detour fell through. Korea's advantage has never been better! Fortunately, at this time, we still have Hanzhong, if we know the current affairs, we will give up the strategy of advancing eastward, and instead go south to attack the Chu State, and outflank the rear of the Three Jin Dynasty in a roundabout way. Things don't know yet. ”

But alas, South Korea then took Hanzhong. He also helped Wei take Hangu Pass. This completely blocked our way to the east or south. We, Daqin Intelligence, went north to unite with Zhao and slowly regained the lost territory. It's a pity that Zhao Guo cooperates with us on the one hand, and beware of us on the other. In today's form, my Qin State can only shrink in the pass, and is not allowed to enter the Central Plains in the east, and is not allowed to go south to attack Chu. To the west is the Tsukishi. To the north is the Xiongnu. We are surrounded by enemies on all sides, and we can't expand our territory, so why are we strong?! ”

"In my opinion, the state of Qin is already in decline, but South Korea is thriving. You can take a look at the map. South Korea can now retreat to our Qin State in the west, compete with Zhao State in the north, and slightly Chu State in the east, and the national strength is even more faintly dominant. If in a few years, South Korea's domination of the world is established, who can stop it? The king of Zhao is only a middle-aged man, dying of old age, his prince is raised in the hands of women, growing up in the palace, if the letter is like a virtuous minister, it is good, if it is rigid for self-use, I am afraid of a big disaster; King Qin was greatly stimulated, and he was afraid that he would die soon, and even if Prince Zhu wanted to do something after ascending the throne, he would be constrained by Zonggui. What's more, Han and Wei only need to hold one ferry (referring to Fengling Ferry), two passes (Hangu Pass, Wuguan), and three plank roads (old road, oblique praise road, meridian road), worry-free! And the king of Han is in the prime of life, and the king of Wei is also firmly on the throne, compared with Qin and Zhao, I am afraid that there will be a lot of turmoil! ”

The henchmen were a little frightened when they heard it, Li Yi openly criticized the affairs of the dynasty is already a big crime, and even said in vain that the King of Qin will die soon, such heart-wrenching words are enough to kill the head, no, the car crack is more than enough! No wonder you need to close the door tightly, no wonder Li Yi ordered the guards to guard ten zhang away, and if there is someone trespassing within ten zhang, there will be no forgiveness! Is Li Yi going to rebel? No, is it a surrender? Defecting to the enemy before the battle will be punished for treason!

The next moment, Li Yi smiled and said: "Good birds choose trees to perch, and virtuous ministers choose their masters." If the great cause of the Qin State can be accomplished, I will naturally lead the troops to fight on the bloody battlefield and win a fame. Even if the army is defeated and dies, there is a name of loyalty and righteousness to spread to future generations, and it will live up to this life! But the winner is the king, and the loser is the loser, and the so-called history books are nothing but those written by the victors. Have you ever wondered if South Korea was the last to join the world, what traces would those of us who stood in the way of Korea leave in the history books? The best thing is just to pass it off, saying that we blocked the heavenly soldiers and died in a battle. This is not what I want, is it what you want? ”

"Naturally, this is not what I want." Several henchmen thought secretly. The eldest husband is burdened by fame and fame, isn't it just a person who wants to leave a name and a goose to leave a voice! If the Qin State unified the world, he would naturally be greatly praised as a loyal minister. But if the Qin State is destroyed by other countries, whether it is South Korea or Zhao State, can you mention yourself or not, even if you mention it, it is a negative teaching material. So-and-so rebelled against the heavenly soldiers and brought about their own destruction, so-and-so rebelled and left, and the people welcomed Wang Shi in the middle of the road, but he raised troops and rebelled.

"Although it is said that the food of the king is the matter of loyalty. But now we have no rescue soldiers, and we have held on for more than half a year, and we have defeated the invading Chu State, which can be described as benevolent and righteous. If the king of Qin loves us, he will naturally send troops to open up the main road. How can it be like now, let's become an enclave, everything depends on ourselves! Therefore, I decided to surrender to the ROK army with dignity! Not only for my own future, but also for the lives of my 15,000 soldiers! We have shed enough blood, and we should no longer be sacrificed in vain as the abandoned son of King Qin to consume the enemy country! If you can trust me, help me take control of the army and end this damned war. If I don't want to, I don't force it. You have followed me for many years, and I will give you 200 gold each, which is enough for you to become a rich man for the rest of your life! Li Yi said sincerely.

The henchmen glanced at each other and said in a firm tone: "The last general swears to follow the general to the death!" Share weal and woe, life and death will not give up! "Even if people who are loyal to the Qin State don't dare to object at this time, is it really an ornament to be a sword and axe hand outside? Li Yi only said to give 200 gold, but he didn't say whether it was for the dead or the living! (To be continued......)