Chapter 384: Submission (Part 2)
"What's the result? Master Envoy, I think you have told Gao Zang everything you said after you go back?" Xuan Shijing looked at Gao Zang's envoy and said.
The envoy bowed slightly and responded: "Yes, my king agreed to the request made by the marquis, but my king also wants to make three rules with the marquis."
"Three rules? Haha, fresh, let's hear it." Xuan Shijing asked with interest.
"After entering the city, the marquis shall not plunder the wealth and goods in the city, nor shall they indulge soldiers to humiliate the people in the city, nor shall they endanger the lives of the people in the city." said Gao Zang's envoy.
"This marquis can agree. For this marquis, some money is not as valuable as the life of my Tang Erlang. However, it cannot be just your unilateral agreement. If the people in the city provoke the soldiers in our camp, then our marquis will not be able to control their lives." Xuan Shijing said: "If there is any other mistake after this marquis enters the city, which endangers the lives of the soldiers in our camp, then don't blame me for being ruthless."
"Don't worry, Marquis, the king has agreed to send the 50,000 troops from the city to camp ten miles outside the city. Naturally, there is nothing in the city that can threaten the Marquis." The envoy replied.
"I am just saying ugly things ahead. The envoy only needs to know this." Xuan Shijing said.
The envoy nodded, meaning to understand what Xuan Shijing said.
"In this case, the envoy will go back and reply to Gao Zang. Tomorrow, after noon, I will lead a large army to Pyongyang City, hoping to see the Treasure King outside the city."
"Yes, Marquis." The envoy bowed and responded.
Chang Le sent the envoy out of the military camp and then went straight back to Xuan Shijing's commander's tent.
"Marty, tomorrow afternoon, General Su Dingfang's army will reach Pyongyang City. You are so sure to fight at this time." Chang Le said.
"I have to be sure. The lives of more than 20,000 people are in the hands of this marquis. Accepting surrender is a great benefit to us, but behind the benefits, there are always risks. Now the 50,000 troops in the city are stationed outside the city, which has eliminated the biggest risks. The remaining edges and corners, this marquis has also told Gao Zang's envoy to go back and pass on a message, so that some people are still thinking about it and considering how we will cause trouble after we enter the city." Xuan Shijing said: "Three rules are made, haha, interesting."
"Does the Marquis think that there are many articles in the three rules between Gao Zang and the Marquis?" Chang Le asked.
"Who knows? He is not at ease with me, and I am not at ease with me, so both sides are testing and are cautious in their actions. Carefully sailing for ten thousand years. When I shivered in the last shiver, I can't be careless." Xuan Shijing said: "Send all the scouts in the camp and explore all parties around Pyongyang City. It should be noted that you must not expose your whereabouts."
"Yes." Chang Le bowed his hands and responded.
The next morning, the Tang army camp began to prepare to set out outside Pyongyang City. The scout came back to report that in the early morning, the gates of Pyongyang City opened wide, and all the 50,000 troops in the city left the city and walked out of the city. They began to camp ten miles outside Pyongyang City. Su Dingfang's army had already set up camp and started to set off towards Pyongyang City, and they could reach Pyongyang City in about the afternoon.
Xuan Shijing was wearing armor, riding a horse, and heading towards Pyongyang City with more than 20,000 Liaodong troops. The army held high the black banner with Xuan characters, demonstrating the identity of the chief general of the army.
In the Tang army camp, Fang Shu led 500 troops to stay in the camp, and 5,000 Liaodong troops were on the way to Daxing City. It was probably going to arrive after the afternoon today. Fang Shu wanted to bring people to the camp to help. Quan and his followers were also staying in the camp. Now he is revisiting the old place, Quan and the boys have no intention of entering the city. I wonder if he has some guilt about Goguryeo, which makes him unwilling to face Gao Zang and Quan Nanjian.
Although he was fighting for fame and fortune, he was in the face of national crisis after all, so he chose to escape and became a coward. How do you have the face to face the old friends in Pyongyang City?
Outside the city of Pyongyang, Gao Zang and all the nobles in the city were waiting outside the city gate, but in the crowd, Ciun Nanjian was not seen.
Xuan Shijing rode a horse in front of the team, came to the gate of Pyongyang City, and looked down at Gao Zang and a group of nobles in the city.
The eunuch beside Gao Zang was holding a tray in his hand. The one on the tray was the king seal representing the supreme power of Goguryeo. Gao Zang wanted to surrender to the Tang Dynasty, so this king seal would naturally be presented to Xuan Shijing.
"I am very pleased that the Treasure King can understand the general knowledge so much. I thought that the envoy had also told the Treasure King that I agreed with the Treasure King's three rules proposed. However, before entering the city, I still have to say to the Treasure King that I will abide by the promise, but I don't want anyone to cause trouble in the city after entering the city. If this is the case, the Treasure King cannot guarantee it, then the agreement between you and the Treasure King will be considered to have not happened." Xuan Shijing said.
"Mr. Please rest assured, Marquis." Gao Zang said.
Xuan Shijing nodded and then dismounted. The little eunuch beside Gao Zang handed the tray to Gao Zang. After Gao Zang took it, he presented it to Xuan Shijing.
Xuan Shijing took the royal seal symbolizing Goguryeo's highest power from Gao Zang, looked at it, and handed it to Chang Le beside him for preservation.
"If this happens, let's go into the city. After entering the city, we will hand over the details." Xuan Shijing said.
"Mr. Marquis, please." Gao Zang turned sideways and signaled Xuan Shijing to ask for it first.
Xuan Shijing stepped on the back of the horse, rode his horse, and brought 20,000 Liaodong troops into Pyongyang City.
Just now, Xuan Shijing started to be in large numbers from afar, but he did not find Quan Nanjian among the crowd. However, when he was talking to Gao Zang, he did not ask about Quan Nanjian's traces, as if he didn't know, but he just left a trace of vigilance in his heart.
This Quan Nanjian was able to compete with Gao Zang and forced Quan to surrender to Tang Dynasty. It would not be easier to do so. Although he was a little ignorant of the overall situation, such a person was the most dangerous for Xuan Shijing.
Hyun Shijing led his troops into Pyongyang City and took over the defenses in Pyongyang City, including the royal palace.
Gao Zang followed Xuan Shijing and came to the palace. Xuan Shijing found a place in the main palace and sat down. Chang Le stood behind Xuan Shijing.
"Now that this marquis has taken over Pyongyang City, I still need to understand the specific situation in this city. There should be a government office in Pyongyang City?" Xuan Shijing looked at Gao Zang and asked.
"Don't worry, the information is ready, and the people from the government office are about to send them to the palace." Gao Zang said.
"Very good." Xuan Shijing responded.
Chapter completed!