Chapter 52: Redemption from Mrs. Han
When the sun rises in the east, the flag of South Korea is still fluttering at the head of Xicheng City.
But as night fell, Daqin's Xuanniao landed on the head of Xicheng, indicating that the owner of this city had changed!
"Get on your knees!"
Chen He's knee was kicked and he had to kneel in front of Ying Chengcheng.
Ying Chengcheng raised his hand to stop the sergeant, helped Chen He up with both hands, and shouted in a deep voice:
"County Lieutenant Chen is still guarding according to the county government in a desperate situation, and he will be quite appreciative and must not be treated harshly!"
The soldier immediately surrendered his hand: "Only! ”
Chen He laughed at himself: "He led 10,000 troops to defend the city, but he didn't stop the Qin army from attacking the city in one day." ”
"How can such a sin be appreciated?"
Ying Chengcheng smiled: "This is the first time that Ben will use such a fire attack, that is, no matter how talented County Lieutenant Chen is, how can he deal with something he has never seen before." ”
"It's not a crime of war."
Chen He asked directly: "Can you tell this official, what kind of fire is that fire?" It's also good to convince the official's defeat! ”
Ying Cheng shook his head: "This is a Great Qin secret. ”
Unable to untie the knot, Chen He felt a little regretful, and forced himself to speak freely: "It's okay." ”
"Then I beg the general to give this official a good time!"
Ying Cheng looked at the eight husbands: "All retreat, it is forbidden to walk within a radius of twenty zhang!" ”
Eight husbands took the order and quickly led their soldiers to create a quarantine area.
And Ying Cheng took out the Qin sword and cut the rope that bound Chen He.
Chen He rubbed his sore wrist and smiled: "The general doesn't need to bother anymore. ”
"This official will not surrender to Qin."
Ying Chengyun said in a calm voice: "In the twentieth year of King Huanhui, he led 30,000 troops to Yuqin in Xingyang, won, promoted to general, and led 50,000 troops to guard the frontier. ”
"In the twenty-second year of King Huanhui, the soldiers and horses were taken by Zhang Xun, and he was not angry, and the king was disliked, so he deposed all official positions."
"In the twenty-ninth year of King Huanhui, Qin marched in a big way, and King Huanhui hurriedly worshiped as a deputy general, and went out with the army, obeying the order to defend the city."
"However, the Han army was defeated and lost thirteen cities, so the battle was unsuccessful and guilty, and he was demoted to the rank of lieutenant of Xicheng County."
Ying Chengcheng asked seriously: "Is it worth dying for Han?" ”
Ying Chengchan did not say Chen He's name, but Chen He knew that Ying Chengchan was reciting his resume.
Looking back on his life, Chen He has mixed tastes.
If he hadn't been so blunt at that time to write to King Han to reprimand Zhang Xun, maybe his life would have taken a different trajectory.
But that was the military position he had obtained because of his merits, and the soldiers and horses he had trained single-handedly, so why couldn't he even defend himself after being picked for no reason!
Without waiting for Chen He's answer, Ying Chengyun took out a roll of bamboo slips from his sleeve and opened it, presented it in front of Chen He, and said softly:
"This is my mother's handwriting."
"Please also ask County Lieutenant Chen to read it."
After Chen He glanced at it, his pupils suddenly condensed, and he asked angrily: "This official has no grievances with you." ”
"Why are you so assassinating this official!"
On the bamboo slip, it was written that since Zhuang Xiang Wang Xue and Empress Dowager Xia collapsed, Mrs. Han and Ying Chengcheng, the orphans and widows were in danger, hoping that Chen He could go to Daqin to help their mother and son gain a foothold.
This is a proper letter of persuasion!
If Chen He defended the city for a few months and then the city was broken, this letter would be meaningless.
But the problem is that Xicheng didn't even last a day before it broke!
If Ying Chengcheng sent this letter to Han Wang'an again, it would be difficult for Han Wang'an not to doubt whether Chen He had already surrendered, so he didn't resist the Qin army's siege!
Ying Chengcheng looked at Chen He sincerely: "If County Lieutenant Chen is willing to surrender to Great Qin, then the mother's handwritten letter will be handed over to County Lieutenant Chen." ”
"If County Lieutenant Chen insists on not surrendering, this handwritten letter will be burned in flames, and no one else in the world will know about it except for the general, his mother and County Lieutenant Chen."
Chen He was stunned: "You...... Madame wants to make my reputation? ”
Ying Chengyun nodded: "Yes." ”
Chen He was born in the period of King Han Huan Hui, and Mrs. Han was the daughter of King Han Huan Hui.
Chen He surrendered to Daqin in order to help the daughter of the old master, although his reputation is still flawed, but he also occupies a little bit of righteousness, and some will argue in the future.
This is very good for Chen He's future.
At the same time, it is also good for Yingcheng.
Chen He surrendered, and it was Daqin who surrendered, but it was not him who became a thief!
And Chen He is also likely to have a disagreement with Ying Cheng.
But if Chen He is willing to accept this kindness, then Chen He will be tied to death in Mrs. Han's chariot.
Mrs. Han only has such a son, Ying Chengchan, and if she is loyal to Mrs. Han, she is naturally loyal to Ying Chengchan!
And for Mrs. Han herself, no one can reproach this kind of behavior.
Orphans and widows are surrounded by powerful enemies, what happened to the talents of their mother country for help?
After the daughter of King Zhaoxiang of Qin married King Chu Kaolie, she invited a large number of talents from Great Qin to go to Chu to help.
After the Empress Dowager Huayang married King Qin Xiaowen, she also invited Xiong Qi and other talents from the Chu State to help.
Moreover, Mrs. Han still sent a letter of request for help to the defeated general, which not only did not harm the interests of the mother country, but also saved the life of an official of the mother country.
Far from being criticized, this kind of behavior will be praised.
Who doesn't want to encounter such a salvation that can save both life and name when they are defeated!
Chen He muttered incredulously: "The official still thinks it's ......"
Without waiting for Chen He to finish speaking, Ying Chengcheng shook his head with a smile: "I just admired County Lieutenant Chen, but I didn't mean to harm your whole family, and I didn't want to insult my mother's reputation." ”
Chen He was shaken, but the key problem had not been solved, and Chen He said in a low voice: "A certain family is still in Wancheng." ”
Ying Chengcheng immediately responded: "Our army's next target is Wancheng!" ”
The north city wall, which still had residual warmth, gave Chen He confidence, and Chen He knelt on one knee and gave his hand violently:
"Defeated official Chen He, meet the young master!"
Listening to Chen He's title, you can understand that Chen He finally chose the path given to him by Ying Chengcheng and joined Mrs. Han.
Ying Chengyun hurriedly helped Chen He up: "There is no need for this. ”
"Since County Lieutenant Chen is a subordinate of his mother and concubine, he should naturally call you Mr."
"Wancheng is not broken, and it is inconvenient for Mr. to show up more."
"In this battle, Mr. temporarily covers his face and is the general's staff, how can it be?"
Chen He smiled relaxedly: "Thank you for your forgiveness." ”
"If the young master has an arrangement, he can order Chen."
Ying Chengcheng said in a deep voice: "There is just one thing that needs to be done by Mr. Chen." ”
Chen He's face was solemn: "Please give instructions to the young master." ”
This is the first thing Ying Cheng commanded, Chen He wants to do his best to do it!
Ying Chengcheng said with a smile: "Before the army attacked the city, the general promised the soldiers that they would stay in the city tonight, and the wine and meat would be enough. ”
"Now it would have been possible to stay overnight in the city, but the wine and meat are enough...... I still need a lot of attention from my husband. ”
Ying Chengcheng felt that this was not a difficult thing.
Even in a joking tone.
But Chen He was embarrassed: "There is wine and meat in the city, but it is not enough for 100,000 soldiers to eat and drink at will." ”
Ying Chengcheng was a little surprised: "Today is a New Year's Day!" ”
"Didn't Xicheng stock up on more wine and meat!"