Jiang Xiahou Liu Renzhan was supported by his sons Liu Chongrang and Li Rong, and slightly bowed to him.

Yang Xiaobai reported to his home, and introduced the potato flour dragon hammer pottery stork, and the blood-drinking cold Pan Mei to him. Then he said: "Xiaobai sees Chitose, Xiaobai is a disciple of the bloodbath, and his real name is all crying." Grandfather destroys the soul of Tiansha and Baochang, and his father is afraid of the demon and the heavenly officials. ”

Shocked Liu Renzhan and Liu Chong made the father and son stammer, Liu Renzhan hurriedly trembled and said: "Disrespectful and disrespectful, my father Liu Jin, the large soul destroyer Tiansha, is the junior brother of the soul destroying Tiansha, you are Liu's serious nephew." Xuandu Sword Immortal came to Shouzhou City in person, I don't know what to see?"

As soon as these words came out, Tao Sanchun and Pan Mei were completely convinced. It seems that the father and ancestor and the master who look up to Xiaobai are really shaking the rivers and lakes, regardless of the Great Zhou and the Southern Tang Dynasty, and everyone is in awe.

Yang Xiaobai saw that he recognized his nephew, and hurriedly turned over and knelt upright: "Chitose, my niece is late to visit her master, and I hope to forgive my sins." My niece received the edict of the Great Zhou Tianzi and came to express my condolences to you. The emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty respected Jiang Xiahou's loyalty and courage very much, and when he came, he repeatedly explained that he should not be lazy. ”

Jiang Xiahou Liu Renzhan supported his body, took Yang Xiaobai's hand, and had tears in his eyes: "Xiaobai, I'm afraid Uncle Shi will die soon." When a man is about to die, his words are good. As a Tang Chen, it is my duty to protect Shouzhou to death. But when it comes to the Mandate of Heaven, I am just a martyr for a dying dynasty. ”

Pan Mei looked at Li Rong beside him, once the old man's words came out, it would be a capital crime. How could Liu Chongrang not see Pan Mei's nervousness, and said with a smile: "If you have something to say, Li Rong is a brother-in-law." ”

Li Rong also hurriedly gestured to everyone. It's pretty much the same, no wonder the old man can talk like that.

Liu Renzhan thought about it for a while, couldn't help but have tears in his eyes, and said to these people in the house: "The Shouzhou War has been fought to this day, fourteen months of defense, and our father and son have been counting the days and waiting for the rescue of Jiangning Mansion. My son Chong admonished to smuggle into Zhou, and I was also killed. Tiger poison doesn't eat children, alas, reinforcements can't come alive or dead.

"Fourteen months, I drained my tiger and wolf body here, killed my son here with my own hands, as a courtier, relying on the sky to judge the case, Liu Renzhan also did his best. I can't complain about Jiangning Mansion, I can't complain about why reinforcements can't arrive, I don't blame everyone, I only blame myself for being indecisive. ”

Speaking of this, Liu Chongrang and Li Rong had long been crying, and hugged the shoulders of this great father tightly: "Dad, the city is full of food, and you can only catch fish, and there is no salt, and the soldiers and the people have really boiled enough." Even if people eat people in the end, they can't eat it without salt. ”

Speaking of this, Yang Xiaobai took out Chai Rong's edict from his arms and handed it to Liu Renzhan with both hands: "This is Zhou Tianzi's edict to his uncle, please take a look." ”

Liu Renzhan, the Marquis of Jiangxia, hurriedly supported his body, and his son and son-in-law held him tightly, what was he going to do? Liu Renzhan knelt on the hospital bed, kowtowed deeply to the north, and tears flowed down his face: "Tang Chen Liu Renzhan did not give up on the emperor of the Great Zhou, and the ministers are full of thanks. May the great Zhou Tianzi be blessed and the foundation will last forever. ”

Li Rong opened the edict and held it for him to lean on the quilt and read it carefully. Chai Rong's "Edict to Liu Renzhan" is sincere and touching. The original text is:

I am fortunate to be fortunate again, and I am all at peace. Thinking of the creatures of a city, trapped and encircled for a long time, the sparse net on three sides, less wide and tired. Fruitfully touched and moved, and the tribute came to the chapter.

Qing was appointed to Jiangnan, Zhenzi Huaidian. Stick to it for more than a year, and the sincerity is not a loss. The ministers of the modern frontier are worthy of it, and when the martyrs are flying, they will not miss the opportunity. All the people are safe, and the border is expected to be in Shutai. Qing can proclaim the letter of grace, comfort the military city, and will be in the shape of the ceremony, increase the prosperity, and praise the performance, and repeatedly in the arms.

Chai Rong's gist is that you were appointed to the Southern Tang Dynasty and guarded here, and after more than a year of perseverance, you will not lose the festival of being a courtier. In modern times, there are so many feudal officials, and you are the most worthy of the world.

All nations are safe because of you, and every place is comfortable because of you. You can proclaim this good faith to the world, and I am waiting for your good news.

Liu Renzhan saw such a sincere son of heaven, and his heart was rolling. Thinking of the Southern Tang Dynasty again, the north gate must be opened because Shouzhou is not guaranteed, and I have worked hard, so I can't help crying. Because of the extreme weakness of his body, he cried loudly, suddenly exhausted his energy, and suddenly fainted.

Liu Chongrang and Li Rong shouted desperately, and although they woke up, Liu Renzhan could no longer speak. He looked at Yang Xiaobai, Tao Sanchun, and Pan Mei, and tears slipped down again.

At this time, Zhou Tinggou, the envoy of the supervising army, and Sun Yu, the deputy envoy of Yingtian, came in together to visit Liu Renzhan. Seeing such a situation, they couldn't help but cry. Liu Chongrang was in unbearable grief, trembling all over, unable to move, and leaned in front of Liu Renzhan's bed.

Li Rong hurriedly pulled Yang Xiaobai, Tao Sanchun, and Pan Mei outside, and introduced the three envoys to Zhou Tinggou and Sun Yu. He also gave a brief introduction to the three envoys. He also gave a briefing on the detailed conversation between Liu Renzhan and the envoy before his sickbed just now.

Li Rong took out Chai Rong's edict, handed it to the two generals, and when they finished reading it, he turned over and knelt down: "My father-in-law's condition is very critical, and my wife and brother Chongrang can't help themselves. In the future of Shouzhou, I hope that the two generals will make a decision quickly. ”

Yang Xiaobai gave a fist salute to Zhou Tinggou and Sun Yu, turned to kneel down to Zhou Tinggou, the envoy of the prison army, and said loudly: "Uncle Shi is above, and my niece is bowing to him." The niece's real name is all crying Xuan, and the large Xuandu Sword Immortal. Grandfather destroys the soul of Tiansha and Baochang, and his father is afraid of the demon and the heavenly official. The last general admires the virtue of the ancestor lacquer carving god and the Marquis of Qingyang, and wishes him a hundred years of life and good fortune. ”

Zhou Tingwu was shocked when he heard him say this: "The general is the famous Xuandu Sword Immortal, and everyone in the world is surprised that he has suddenly disappeared in the past three years. Destroying the soul of the heavenly evil, subduing the demon of the heavenly official, its prestige shook the rivers and lakes, and all of them were respected. Speaking of which, the Soul Destroying Heavenly Demon and his father are the same generation as the Soul Destroyer and the Lacquer Engagement, but you have to be wronged to be a nephew when you come to me. ”

The two exchanged affectionate greetings for a while, and when they talked about the origin of the seller's teacher, their hearts were so hot.

Then, Yang Xiaobai turned over and knelt down to Sun Yu, the deputy envoy of Yingtian: "Senior brother is above, and I will be worshiped by my junior sister." The Chuxian faction of the selling door is famous in the rivers and lakes, and Wai Xuan has great respect for the old-timers of Luyang bacon Sun Datao, and Wai Xuan's grandfather Soul Destroying Tiansha once studied under him. Every time I think about it, I can't wait to find my brother as soon as possible, and today I happened to meet Zhou Tianzi as an envoy, and I was fortunate to meet my brother. It's too late to see you, and I hope you will bear with me. ”

Sun Danyun was surprised just now, at this time, listening to what the little junior sister said so clearly, he was suddenly excited, and hurriedly helped Quan Crying Xuan up. Mother, our little sister looks like this.

Sun Danyun was stunned, his lips trembled, and he exclaimed, "Senior sister is serious." In the matter of Shouzhou, the foolish brother will definitely cooperate with the prison envoy. Please go to this mansion first, and the foolish brother will talk about preparing thin wine, and wash the dust for the junior sister, General Tao and General Pan. ”

Between the banquets, Yang Xiaobai showed his demeanor, took out the beauty of the country and the elegance of the business forging, and treated people with peace and morality, which won the praise of Zhou Ziqin and Sun Danyun.

Since Tao Sanchun and Pan Mei entered the city, they have truly appreciated the demeanor of Yang Xiaobai. Although she is only twenty-three years old, the Son of Heaven takes her as the main envoy and us as the deputy envoys.

The two have been careful to accompany Yang Xiaobai, cooperate closely, and treat Zhou Ziqin and Sun Danyun frankly, and the two sides talked happily.

After the banquet, Yang Xiaobai got up to say goodbye, and hugged his fists at his uncle Zhou Ziqin and his senior brother Sun Danyun: "As Li Rong said, the future of Shouzhou, that is, the future of Uncle Jiang, Senior Brother and Uncle Jiang Xiahou, must not live up to Jiang Xiahou's heart. ”

Parting, Zhou Tinggou had tears in his eyes, tightly pulled Yang Xiaobai's hand, and sighed: "A heroic man like Xuandu Swordsman is also willing to be driven by Zhou Tianzi, and God has called countless heroes to return to the Great Zhou, and I am powerless to wait for the Southern Tang courtiers to return to heaven." ”

Yang Xiaobai took Tao Sanchun and Pan Zhongxun to gallop on horseback, out of Shouzhou City, and went to the imperial camp outside the north gate to hand over the decree. Chai Rong heard what the three of them were playing, and he was happy.

When asked about Yang Xiaobai's wishes, she was deeply moved by her eagerness to find her grandfather and father. Immediately, Yang Xiaobai was named the founder of Luxiang County, and he was given a gold medal of "Gold Foil Messenger", and he was allowed to be exempted from taxation. The fiefdom of Luxiang County belongs to the jurisdiction of Cizhou, Hedong Province.

In Shouzhou City, Zhou Tinggou and Sun Yu discussed where to go in Shouzhou City. After the Battle of Purple Mountain, those civil officials and prime ministers in Jiangning Mansion were estimated to have been frightened a long time ago, and the reinforcements from Shouzhou City no longer had the slightest hope. This is tantamount to the Tang Dynasty limiting us to a state of self-destruction.

They also got a flying report from Jiangning City, Yuanzong Li Jing took the lead in the imperial expedition to rescue Liu Renzhan, and those civil officials who were in charge of the dynasty were really trying their best to persuade them. Several of them were demoted, but they still couldn't stop the menacing momentum of the capitulation faction.

They kept reporting these situations to Liu Renzhan on the hospital bed. Although Liu Renzhan couldn't speak, he could hear clearly, and he was so angry that he vomited blood. He barely survived until March 17, this day was the fourth day that Yang Xiaobai, Tao Sanchun, and Pan Mei entered the city to persuade them to surrender.

Zhou Shizong Chai Rong lined up in the north of the city and reviewed the three armies. The Great Zhou army shouted long live, its momentum resounded through the sky, the people in the city were all trembling, the old people and children were scared and crying countless, the city was full of sorrow, crying and shaking the sky. When Liu Renzhan heard the grief of the city, his heart ached sharply, and he vomited blood again.

This famous general, who has been very heart-wrenching since history, was finally crushed by the blow of the Southern Tang Dynasty and the heroism of the Great Zhou Emperor, and after vomiting blood this time, he was suddenly unconscious.

Zhou Tinggou and Sun Yu looked at the situation of Jiang Xiahou, with his supreme prestige among the people, if he suddenly returned to heaven, how could the people of Shouzhou City afford it, and many brave and loyal generals would inevitably go with him. That must not happen, and it would be the worst scenario ever.

The two argued day and night, and by March 19, their opinions were finally unified, and they decisively decided to write a seal of surrender to Zhou Tianzi in the name of Liu Renzhan. Li Rong, the guard of the North Gate and Liu Renzhan's son-in-law, was sent to surrender to the imperial camp of the Great Zhou.

On March 20, Zhou Shizong Chai Rong gave Liu Renzhan another edict, praising his loyalty and courage through the ages. The original text of the edict is:

When the five soldiers are not killed, the thunder declares the merit of shock, and the ten thousand brigades surrender to the country, covering the virtue of generation.

Guo Qing and others were appointed to their own country, Bao Zi Lie, the state family, the generals are often in the way, the rescue is not in time, the flight is appropriate, the owner is dedicated, what is the crime?

Chai Rong treated each other frankly, with his own and others' writing, and comforted this veteran. The sincerity of his words made the two of them burst into tears every time they read it.

Although Liu Renzhan was terminally ill, he still held on, and he wanted to see that his people were safe and sound, rather than suffering the killing and sacrifice after surrender.

How long did he hold out and did he see Zhou Shizong's actions after he was surrendered?