Hearing what Zhao Kuangyin said, Dang Jin was thoughtful, and then he looked unhappy: "So you are worried about the army from the north! The two groups are marching in, and they are both attacking Shu. They are moving slowly, how can they still be there?"
Do we blame us for marching too fast? Furthermore, the soldiers fought hard all the way west. How difficult was it to travel such a long distance from Kuizhou to Chengdu?
Now, Chengdu is right in front of us, within easy reach, but the commander-in-chief is hesitant and wants to share the great achievements of destroying the city and destroying the country. If the soldiers know about it, they may be resentful!"
"Let me see! You are the one with the greatest grievance!" Zhao Kuangyin glared at him and said, "You think so, what about the generals on the North Road? If everyone claims that they have made great achievements and seek rewards for their achievements, both of them will
There will be disputes among the troops, and when they enter Chengdu, there will also be chaos!"
In fact, Zhao Kuangyin is also a little entangled in his heart, and he can understand the party's understanding and thoughts. However, his perspective on things is different after all. He is not only a military strategist, but also a politician. For those who play politics, things will inevitably be more complicated to consider.
His Eastern Route Army, both in terms of strength and generals, was a partial division. It was to support the army in the north. As it flew to Chengdu, it was already suspected of usurping the host and inevitably aroused the jealousy of the Northern Route Army.
If the North Route Army is still blocked by Lizhou or Jiange, then Zhao Kuangyin will not hesitate to choose to capture Chengdu. However, the reality is that the North Route Army has already broken through the obstacles to the north, crossed the dangerous terrain, and entered Mianzhou. It is only a short distance away from Chengdu.
It was only a day or two's journey, and the cavalry was arriving very quickly. In this case, Zhao Kuangyin had to worry more.
For Zhao Kuangyin, his contribution to leading the army and arriving in Chengdu one step ahead of schedule is already great enough. After returning to the court, he will be promoted to a higher rank and be filled with honors and honors. If he is not satisfied yet, it will easily arouse the suspicion of others.
Jealousy and criticism, how could Zhao Kuangyin not understand that anything good as good as Lin Feng will destroy it? In fact, given the current situation, the officers and soldiers of the North Route Army may already have an idea...
Think again about the generals in the north, Xiang Xun, Gao Huaide, Wang Quanbin, who are weaker than him in terms of qualifications, status, and status. Even if Xiang Xun is magnanimous, it is inevitable that he will not have some ideas.
Under the condition of ensuring meritorious service, in order to enter Chengdu, it is not worth taking the risk of offending the general of the North Road. There will be no good results if you go alone.
Furthermore, there is a saying that compared to the Eastern Route Army, the battle in the north was indeed more difficult for the soldiers in general.
Of course, if there are any, it is not easy to tell Dang Jin directly. When talking to him about these things, the topic has reached this point. Even looking at Dang Jin's reaction, Zhao Kuangyin felt that he had said too much.
After thinking about it, Zhao Kuangyin said to Dang Jin very seriously: "I have made up my mind on this matter, no more words! Also, our conversation just now must not be leaked to avoid shaking the morale of the military. Remember, we must take the overall situation into account.
It’s important!”
Hearing what Zhao Kuangyin said, Dang Jin wanted to reply, I don't know the overall situation, but in the face of his serious and even stern expression, he still obeyed his orders honestly: "Yes!"
Weiji, the military academy in front of the village came to report that an envoy from Chengdu was out and wanted to see Du Shuai. He couldn't help showing curiosity on his face, and patted the sulky Dang Jin: "Come on, let's go see what the envoy from Chengdu wants to do!"
In front of the Han camp, Li Hao and Zhao Jiwen, both civil and military, were waiting at the front, followed by hundreds of pack trucks filled with supplies and escorts.
The camp door opened wide, and Zhao Kuangyin and Dang Jin came out. When they heard the title of "Dushuai", Li Hao and Zhao Jiwen hurried forward to salute and introduce themselves.
With a playful look in his eyes, Zhao Kuangyin glanced at Zhao Jiwen, who was very embarrassed. Then he looked at Li Hao, who looked old-looking, and asked: "What are you two doing here?"
Li Hao took a step forward, with a humble smile on his face, and said: "Come back to the capital, Master Wang is coming from afar, and the carriage and horses are tired. I have been specially ordered to prepare some wine and meat to reward the master, and also summoned some servant girls from the city to give him a reward."
The army is ready."
After carefully looking at Zhao Kuangyin, Li Hao held the surrender watch in both hands, presented it to him, and said: "The arrival of the king's master, the emperor's majesty and lightning, and the speed of the sage. The king of our country does not dare to fight against Yingcheng anymore, and now I am willing to follow the general trend."
, I would like to offer my land in return for my sincerity, and I would like to express my surrender in order to save the life of Hecheng. Please accept it!"
After Li Hao finished speaking, Dang Jin, who was following Zhao Kuangyin, couldn't help showing excitement in his eyebrows. He looked at Zhao Kuangyin, opened his mouth to speak, but held back.
Zhao Kuangyin took the surrender form, opened it and looked at it: "I was born in Bingmen and grew up in Shu. Fortunately, with the foundation of my ancestors, I was able to compile and inherit it from a young age...
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I am lucky to be able to protect my family. I am lucky to be able to protect my family. The common envoys and ministers sleep in the temple and it is not a place for woodcutter. In addition to the old mother's court, there is still a place to pay respects. Seeing that the treasury is preserved and the military city is patrolled, there is no need to worry about it.
After the mission has been damaged, the general will take care of it. I, Chang, would like to lead the civil and military officials to see the officials and go to the palace to return to the palace."
After reading it, Zhao Kuangyin chuckled and praised: "What a literary talent!"
Hearing this, Li Hao couldn't help but blush slightly.
Not paying attention to the strangeness, Zhao Kuangyin thought for a while, and under Li Hao's unexpected gaze, handed back the surrender form and said: "Although the troops have already arrived at the city, Meng's ability to care for the people of Chengdu and prevent the thousand-year-old city from being destroyed by war can be regarded as a meritorious deed."
Wuliang. However, this letter of surrender is not something that I, Zhao Kuangyin, can accept. You two can accept it and go to the North Route Army to join our Han Dynasty's two Sichuan camps and deploy them to Xiang Gong.
Your Majesty is already on his way south, and we should be not far from here, so I'll ask you two to work harder and walk a little further north. As for these rewards for the army, I will accept them with pleasure!"
Li and Zhao looked at each other. Zhao Jiwen was a little puzzled, while Li Hao was a little surprised, and then he was thoughtful.
"General Dang, send a small group of cavalry to escort them north!" Zhao Kuangyin ordered Dang Jin.
"Yes!" Dang Jin said loudly, but everyone could hear the indignation in his tone.
"Dushuai, you gave up three opportunities to enter Chengdu this night!" On the way back to the account, Dang Jin had a sad expression on his face.
"If word spreads, it might be a good talk, don't you think?" Zhao Kuangyin chuckled, obviously understanding.
"Let people check the supplies for the army in Chengdu. If there are no problems, distribute them to each battalion. The soldiers have indeed worked hard and need to be rewarded! Send some to Cui Yanjin. Give some to the surrendered Shu soldiers.
Meat and wine!" Zhao Kuangyin ordered: "If you are angry, drink more wine!"
"Yes!" Dang Jin replied helplessly.
Around 4 o'clock, there was a tremor on the ground in the northern suburbs of Chengdu, but thousands of Han cavalry, led by the heroic general Ma Renyu, headed straight for Jinguan City.
After Zhao Kuangyin entered the basin, he learned about the situation of the North Route Army. Similarly, after taking Mianzhou and surrendering the Yishenzheng Army, the North Route Army also learned about Zhao Kuangyin's progress. Knowing that it was close to Chengdu, the North Route Army
Of course, the generals couldn't sit still. At that time, some generals cursed Zhao Kuangyin, saying that he was trying to steal the credit...
Xiang Xun was well-educated enough, but faced with the turbulent military situation, he could not put pressure on him, so he took a short rest in Mianzhou and then led his troops to speed south. The cavalry led by Ma Renyu should be the vanguard, and they could gallop on the plains.
When he learned that Ma Renyu's army had arrived, Zhao Kuangyin was very enthusiastic and sent someone to invite him to the side of the camp, and gave them part of the military supplies given by Chengdu.
Li Hao and Zhao Jiwen, on their way north, were accompanied by some Han cavalry. They met Ma Renyu's army and learned that they were going to surrender. Ma Renyu decisively ordered people to "escort" them together.
In Hanzhou and Luo County, Xiang Xun's army has arrived. Even excluding the troops stationed along the way, the number of Shu armies on the northern route including the surrendered Shu soldiers and the recruited civilians was nearly 100,000. Compared with the early days of the Southern Expedition,
, the number of people did not increase or decrease, but nearly doubled.
Facing the arrival of the Shu envoys, the army stopped advancing and rested on the spot. Xiang Xun spread a rug and set up a banquet table in the open field on the left side of the road, and invited Gao Huaide, Wang Quanbin and other generals to receive Li Hao.
After reading the surrender, Xiang Xun's eyebrows showed joy and he accepted it. He said to Li Hao: "It is very rare for a minister in Shu to have such intention. I will accept it and report to the emperor to treat him with kindness."
I will send a general to follow you back to Chengdu to meet with Meng Chang and reply that the emperor's benevolence will be rewarded by the court's kindness and trust. As long as he is willing to surrender and save Chengdu from the war, it will be a great achievement and he will not have to worry."
"Thank you, Du Shuai!" After receiving Xiang Xun's assurance, Li Hao breathed a sigh of relief and bowed to thank him.
Putting away the surrender watch, Xiang Xun thought for a while, looked at Li Hao, and asked: "I heard that our east-route army arrived at the outskirts of Chengdu yesterday. Since the Lord of Shu has prepared the surrender watch, why should he sacrifice the near and seek the far away?"
Upon hearing this, Li Hao explained to Xiang Xun the situation of the Eastern Route Army and Zhao Kuangyin's attitude.
After hearing this, he was a little surprised, quickly came to his senses, and said to him: "You two have worked hard from the north, you can go down to rest for a while, drink some water, and eat some food. Later, I will send someone to follow you back to Chengdu.
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"Thank you for being handsome!"
"Murong Chengtai!" Xiang Xun said to Murong Chengtai again: "Follow them and go to Chengdu first!"
"yes!"
After the Shu envoys retreated, they looked around and said to Gao Huaide and Wang Quanbin: "This Zhao Kuangyin came to Chengdu and refused to accept it, and refused to accept the offer of surrender. This is because he is waiting for our army on the northern route!"
"This man's magnanimity is extraordinary. He was able to resist the temptation to enter Chengdu first and capture his monarchs and ministers. It is worthy of admiration. No wonder His Majesty entrusted him with the important task of making him the commander-in-chief of the East Route!" Gao Huaide thought for a while and sighed.
Wang Quanbin, who was quite dissatisfied with the actions of the East Route Army, softened his tone a bit at this time and said: "He is considered interesting!
However, this man galloped thousands of miles to reach Chengdu. His rapid advance clearly meant that he wanted to take Chengdu. It’s just that our army was already at his side, so he didn’t dare to have it all to himself! If it hadn’t been for that autumn rain, and the
With the entanglement of Yi Shenzheng, even if he flies hundreds of miles away, he will never be able to catch up with us!"
"No matter what, we have to accept his favor this time!" Xiang Xun breathed a sigh of relief.
"However, even if he is allowed to enter Chengdu City first, so what? Are you still afraid that I will steal the credit? The credit of our North Army cannot be surpassed by Chengdu City!" Xiang Xun said again.
What he said was very generous and magnanimous, but how he felt in his heart was not humane.
On August 18th, the 10th year of Emperor Qianyou's reign, the army on the north route of Shu was defeated. The troops arrived in Chengdu and joined the Han army on the east route at the city gate. Upon hearing the arrival of the army, Meng Chang, the lord of Shu, prepared the ceremony of subjugation and led the civil and military soldiers and civilians to greet him at Shengxian Bridge.
Take over and release it.
Later Shu died and the country was founded by Meng Zhixiang, the great ancestor of Later Shu, which lasted for twenty-four years for two dynasties.