Xi Chao's purpose is very simple, he wants to surrender but wants to negotiate conditions.

Wen Yi only said one sentence about this: "We only accept unconditional surrender." ”

Xi Chao still wanted to struggle, but Wen Yi, who had the chance to win, didn't want to talk to him at all, and only said that he would let him visit the situation of the Tang Army before making a decision.

If he couldn't make the decision, he would go back and discuss with Huan Wen, and then let someone take him down.

When did Xi Chao suffer such a grievance, he couldn't wait to go back and fight Tang Guo to the death.

But he knew that this was impossible, as Huan Wen said, people are swordsmen and I am fish and meat, what they can do is to strive for a more favorable surrender condition as much as possible.

Personal grievances? Compared to the life and death of hundreds of thousands of people and the interests of the family, that is nothing.

However, he really wanted to see the situation of Tang Jun, Liang Xian was blowing the sky, and he wanted to know if it was true.

Tang Jun did not deliberately hide it, first took him to visit the cargo ship behind him, and saw the neatly stacked cans inside.

He knew what canned food was, and Liang Xian had told him.

At first, they didn't believe it, what kind of high-temperature sterilization, high-temperature sealing can create a vacuum environment, and food can be stored for several years without breaking, which sounds the same as the book of heaven.

Now he believes.

Seeing the spectacular canned food wall, he was a little shocked and said, "This ship is full of cans?" ”

He was accompanied by a logistics officer from the Ministry of War, named Zhou Zheng. The old Tang people started as a village official, and climbed step by step to become a director of the logistics department of the military department.

Seeing Xi Chao's surprised appearance, he was sincerely proud and said, "It's not just this ship, the more than two dozen ships in the back are full of canned food." ”

Xi Chao recalled the thirty or fifty-meter-long boat on the river that could not be seen at a glance, and his heart was even more shocked.

This logistical reserve is too abundant.

Zhou Zheng seemed to feel that it was not enough, and continued: "These are all canned meat, one pound per box, mainly pigs, cattle, sheep, and fish. ”

"Here's canned fruit and vegetable...... Mainly yellow peaches, ploughs, carrots...... If the logistics of the rapid march cannot keep up, everyone's staple food is canned meat, one box at a time. ”

"The staple food of a normal march is rice, and canned food is used as a side dish, but it is necessary to ensure that each shift has two boxes of canned meat, one box of canned vegetables and one box of canned fruit."

Liang Xian had already told him this information, but Xi Chao was not surprised, which made Zhou Zheng very depressed.

Later, I visited the kitchen and saw the chef serving pots of snow-white rice and pouring out boxes of canned food for heating.

The standards were so high that even a senior general, he couldn't help but blush.

Because of the problem of food storage technology, even a high-ranking person like him can only eat a little cured meat after the army is launched, and boiled meat like this can rarely be eaten in a single meal.

As for ordinary soldiers, not to mention the meat, it is not even oily, and putting a little more salt in the rice and bringing a little salty taste is to improve life.

White rice, large pieces of meat, this is something that only nobles can eat, which turn is eaten by ordinary people, most ordinary people can't even eat it a few times in their lives.

What, you say northerners are not used to eating rice? That's hunger too light.

Comparing the two, we know that the strength of the Tang State does not only come from weapons, but from all aspects.

As a general, he knew very well what the soldiers thought, if the Tang army put the canned food in front of the two armies, there would be no need to fight at all, and many Jin troops would be attracted by the meat and surrender on their own initiative.

If the other party is the Qin State and the Yan State, they can also use the Hu and Han Distinction and use the name of righteousness to motivate morale. But the Tang State was also a Han regime, and they couldn't even use this reason.

Xi Chao's mood became heavier and heavier.

Later, he visited the dormitory, reading room, sports room and other places, and saw the soldiers who were on rest reading and doing activities - it can only be said that the life of a general is more colorful than his.

He also saw the book "The Soul of the Army", turned a few pages and began to be silent, and then said to Zhou Zheng: "Can this book be given to me?" ”

Zhou Zheng went directly to the bookshelf and took three more sets of books, handed them to him and said, "These books are given to you." ”

Xi Chao looked at the names of the books, which were "Rights and Responsibilities", "Chinese Civilization" and "A Brief History of China", all of which were very familiar.

He couldn't help but think of the picture of chatting with Liang Xian at that time.

At that time, the topic was related to the ideal of life and the reason for unifying the world, Huan Wen said that it was for the common people in the world, and Liang Xian directly ridiculed.

Huan Wen was very angry, although your Tang Kingdom is powerful and has made a breakthrough in civilization, you don't need to be ridiculed when we talk about problems normally, right?

Liang Xian also realized that his approach was a bit excessive, so he apologized to them first, and then asked a few questions:

"What is the people? What is Officer? Why are the people the people, and why are the officials officials? ”

They all gave their own answers.

Liang Xian was noncommittal about their answer, and said the names of more than a dozen books in one breath: "If you have the opportunity, you will know if you have read these books." ”

"Power and Responsibility", "Chinese Civilization", and "Army Soul" are among the dozen or so books, and others include "Tang Law", "Tang Li" and so on.

Since then, Xi Chao and the others have been very curious about what these books are, so he only begged for them when he saw the military soul just now.

Now there are a few more, and he wants to find a place to read them carefully.

However, this is not a good time to study, so I will continue to visit after thanking you.

Then I went to the base on the road, where there were more supplies. The most conspicuous thing is the packed hay bales, which are tens of thousands, and there is a steady stream of supplies to be delivered.

This forage he knew was alfalfa, the best forage.

Zhou Zheng introduced: "This bundle of grass is 100 kilograms, which is converted into 500 catties of your data, which is enough for ten war horses to eat for a day with black beans." ”

Xi Chao said: "Wait, this small bundle has five hundred catties, how is it possible?" ”

Zhou Zheng knew why he was suspicious, and said, "You can go and try." ”

Xi Chao immediately came to the bale, grabbed a bundle and lifted it vigorously, but he didn't move at all.

He thought that he was too casual, so he pricked his horse and lifted it up, but only lifted it a little bit and fell down.

Zhou Zheng on the side also looked at it with straight eyes, this is a hundred kilograms of straw bales, he actually really moved.

This Xi Chao really deserves his reputation, and his attitude towards him has improved a lot in his heart. After all, people with real skills can always be looked at differently by everyone.

Xi Chao didn't know Zhou Zheng's psychological changes, but he himself was very surprised, how could his arms have the strength of one hundred and eighty pounds, and he couldn't lift this bundle of grass.

That means it could really weigh a hundred kilograms...... Well, five hundred pounds.

I put my hand into the grass again, and found that it was very strong and could not be stuffed in.

From then on, he no longer doubted, and said in amazement: "How did you tie the bales so strongly?" ”

Zhou Zhengdao: "It is particularly convenient to use a steam engine to bundle...... Oh, you don't know the steam engine, it's a very magical machine, built by His Majesty and the masters of the museum. ”

"It took eight or nine years and spent 200,000 gold, but it finally came to fruition, and I heard that we were already researching the construction of trains and ships."

Xi Chao didn't know much about what he heard, he didn't know what a steam engine or a train was.

But one thing he knew, this thing called the steam engine was very powerful, and it was created by the Tang Emperor who spent several years and a lot of money.

It seems that it can be used in cars and boats, and it can also be used to bale grass.

Don't think that baling is a small thing, transportation has always been a big problem. Tying the bales so sturdy saves a lot of space.

In the Jin Kingdom, these five hundred catties of grass need two trucks and three or four people to transport them, and the Tang Kingdom is just a small bundle. The key is that people or ships, and the space for saving is greater.

These details told him again and again that the strength of the Tang Kingdom was all-round.

The more he learned about Tang Guo, the more he realized that he and the other party did not seem to be in the same world.

Finally, he visited a live-fire training session with a battalion of 600 soldiers, first performing shooting, then shelling.

Seeing a target in the distance being smashed and a forest miles away being destroyed, he gave up all his chances.

The anger and frustration in their hearts also disappeared, and the Tang State was qualified to demand their unconditional surrender.

Finally visited a circle, the time was already in the afternoon, and when he was about to say goodbye and go back to find Huan Wen, he heard the Tang army cheering loudly on the river.

"Hooray! Banzai! Hooray......"

He was taken aback, and hurriedly asked, "Master Zhou, what's wrong?" ”

Zhou Zheng said excitedly: "Look at those boats, they are the ones that just came over...... The Wuzi flag hoisted, this is the boat on General Wuda's side, and the puppet emperor of Yan State was escorted over. ”

Xi Chao looked in the direction of his finger, and sure enough, he saw several large ships slowly approaching, each with a blood-colored Tang flag and a martial arts flag.

This is the rule of the Tang Kingdom, the national flag and the word flag are hung at the same time.

Wen Yi's royal drive personally hung the blood-colored Tang Flag and the Golden Dragon Flag, and the other generals were Tang Banner and surname flags.

More and more people heard the news and came out to watch, and soon the shore and the bow of the ship were full of Tang Army soldiers.

Wen Yi naturally got the news as soon as possible, he usually lives on the ship, but this time he came to the land on purpose to meet Murong Wei and the others for convenience.

Soon hundreds of Yan princes and nobles were escorted over, and Lu Yan first came over to greet him and said, "See Your Majesty, on the order of General Wu, escort three hundred and seventy-six pseudo-Yan monarchs and ministers to meet them." ”

Wen Yi smiled: "Haha...... Yes, I have worked hard for you, and after the war, I will reward each of you for your meritorious deeds. ”

The soldiers who followed over said happily: "Thank you, Your Majesty." ”

Only Lu Yan himself was very unwilling, and he was still thinking about making meritorious contributions in the battle of reunification, but unfortunately he could only follow the beating of the side drum to get some soup to drink.

No, the work of escorting the monarchs and ministers of the Yan Kingdom was handed over to him.

You must know that he is a brigade commander, or the kind that ranks higher...... If he hadn't guessed Wen Yi's intentions, he really felt that he had been suppressed by Wu Heng.

But even if I guessed it, it was very awkward in my heart, but it hadn't reached the point where I had a mustard in my heart.

Then more than 300 people, including Murong Wei, came to pay homage under the escort of the soldiers.

Looking at the crowd of people kneeling on the ground, Wen Yi did not have the slightest sympathy in his heart. When the princes and nobles enjoyed a lot of power, they had to suffer a lot of backlash if they failed.

Murong Wei quietly glanced at the person in front of him, and a monstrous hatred appeared in his eyes. It was this man who threw him off the throne of the emperor and killed his mother.

But when he thought of Tang Guo's strength, he couldn't help but tremble, and his hatred was buried deep in his heart, and he didn't dare to show it.

Wen Yi didn't notice the changes in Murong Wei, and even he didn't pay too much attention to this young puppet emperor.

He didn't have the bad taste to show off or verbally insult the other party, there was no need for that.

Those who should be killed will be killed directly after they are used, and those who should not be killed will be punished according to what they have done.

After glancing around, he said, "Take the people down and imprison them." ”

Ma Yibai was about to command the forbidden army to take people away, but saw a person in the crowd shouting:

"Your Majesty Emperor Tang, I am useful, I can help you persuade Murong Trai to surrender...... His family is in it. ”

Before Wen Yi could speak, he heard a vigorous voice scold: "Yizhang, you despicable villain. In vain, the first emperor is so kind to your family, are you worthy of the first emperor, and are you worthy of your father Yizhong? ”

It was Fu Yan, the general of the Protector Army, who was scolding, and as he spoke, he rushed over and scuffled with Yizhang.

This change was unexpected by Wen Yi, it was not strange for someone to betray him, and it was not strange for him to be loyal to Yan Guo, but he didn't expect the two parties to fight on the spot.

The forbidden army responsible for protecting Wen Yi was not slow to react, and directly raised his gun and aimed it at the prisoner. The swarthy muzzle of the gun made many people scream in fright, and some people even couldn't help but poop and urine.

Ma Yibai shouted angrily: "Arrest these two people." ”

Several guards rushed up and punched and kicked the two of them first, Yizhang was beaten and wailed, while Fu Yan curled up and covered his head with his hands without saying a word.

Wen Yi said: "Okay, don't beat people to death." Bring them here, I have something to ask them. ”

Only then did the forbidden army stop and carry the two people with blue noses and swollen faces over.

These two people naturally know it, and it should be said that he knows the people who have a head and face in Yan Country.

Yizhang, the son of Yiyi, is the standard tiger father and dog son. Fu Yan, the old minister left by Murong Jun, is very capable and loyal.

He first said to Yizhang: "Yizhang, you said you were willing to persuade Murong Chui to surrender?" ”

Yizhang sneered: "Yes, I know many people in Murong Chui's army, and I can help His Majesty persuade him." Now His Majesty ...... Murong Wei has been captured by you, and they will not dare to resist the Heavenly Army. ”

Wen Yi said: "Okay, I'll give you a chance, but you can't be the only one, I'll let Fu Yan and Murong Ling go with you." ”

"Huh?" Yizhang's face changed drastically. Murong Ling is Murong Chui's eldest son, let him accompany these two people to persuade him to surrender, doesn't that mean he wants to die.

Fu Yan said: "Don't think about it, I, Fu Yan, will never do anything to betray the master." ”

Wen Yi smiled: "It's okay, I don't expect you to persuade Murong Trai to surrender, just tell him everything you have experienced." ”

"I'm sure he'll make the right choice after listening to what you have to say."

Fu Yan's face was very ugly, this was Yang Mou, even if they knew, they didn't have the slightest way.

"Come on, send the three of them to the Yan army camp, and you must personally hand them over to the Yan army."