Prince Gao Er did not want to surrender, he wanted to seek peace.
While writing a letter to the royal court, he issued a death order, "We must defend Anshi City and not let the Jin army go any further."
As long as they hold on long enough, peace talks will be possible and they will be more confident.
"Prince, we have less than 70,000 people now, and we may only have less than half a month of food and grass."
The second grade prince's expression changed.
One hundred thousand soldiers and horses were distributed throughout the city. Naturally, their food and fodder were also placed everywhere.
Because the Jin army advanced too fast, they did not have time to take away all the food and grass when they retreated. The most important thing is that yesterday and today many soldiers who could not resist surrendered. Naturally, the food and grass in the occupied areas were also taken away by the Jin army.
Received.
Prince Gao Er calculated it and felt that ten days was not enough, so he said: "Gather the big families and wealthy businessmen in the city and ask them to donate food."
He said: "If the Jin army captures Anshi City, they will not be able to live well. You must know that many large households in Liaodong City and Baiyan City have been moved to the interior of the Jin Dynasty. They are far away from their homeland and may never come back forever.
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When the generals heard this, they looked at each other and thought it was feasible, so they bowed and left.
Sure enough, I received a batch of food and grass.
The news reached the Jin army for some reason. The emperor frowned slightly and asked Zhao Guogong, who was covered in blood, "When can we capture Anshi City?"
Zhao Guogong thought for a while and then said: "If your Majesty wishes, it can be done in one day."
"Oh?" the emperor asked curiously, "How to attack?"
"Just use fire attack."
The other generals thought this was a good idea.
Bai Shan twitched the corner of his mouth, and other courtiers also said quickly: "Your Majesty, this is harmful to Tianhe."
Then he criticized Zhao Guogong, "What kind of bad idea is this?"
Zhao Guogong said calmly: "Your Majesty, the weather is getting colder and it will snow soon. Even if we are not short of food and grass now, we will not be able to stay here for too long. If we want to win a quick victory, this is the best way.
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"As for the people in the city, we can let them move out from the north gate. This can force out the Goguryeo soldiers hidden inside, and they can continue to move east and south in one day."
The emperor pondered, obviously thinking that they really couldn't stay here for a long time, time was their biggest problem.
Bai Shandao: "Your Majesty, we are attacking Anshi City to put it under the rule of the Central Plains. The people in the city will be the subjects of the Jin Dynasty, and they should not regard the Jin Dynasty as their enemies. Your Majesty is their parents, not their enemies."
Their enemies."
He said: "The time spent now is a few more days, or even a few months, but it will be worth the years, decades, or even several lifetimes in the future. Please be patient, Your Majesty."
Other courtiers quickly said: "Your Majesty, please be patient."
The emperor nodded, "Okay, then attack it slowly."
Zhao Guogong said: "There is another way to send people over to persuade them to surrender."
He said: "Anyway, half of Anshi City was defeated by us, and a lot of their people surrendered. I feel anxious and uneasy when I think about it. If I go to persuade them now, even if it doesn't work, I can still stir up dissension."
Bai Shan's heart moved and he immediately said: "Your Majesty, why don't you send someone to the inner city?"
General Ashina also remembered, "Yes, Feng Shangshu has not been to Anshi City for a long time. He probably went to the domestic city. If we also send envoys to Anshi City, we may be able to cut off their influence on Anshi City.
Aid can also damage the morale of the inner city."
So everyone discussed the success rate of doing this.
The emperor then asked, "Who wants to go to the inner city and who wants to go to the city opposite Anshi City?"
After the scene was quiet for a while, Zhang Hui, the Minister of Rites accompanying the army, came out and said: "I am willing to go to the inner city to persuade the Gao family to surrender."
With the current strength of the Jin Dynasty, the Gao family would definitely not dare to kill the envoys, not to mention that there is a recognized diplomatic etiquette: when two countries are at war, the envoys will not be killed.
Bai Shan thought for a while and then said: "I would like to go to the opposite side to persuade the second prince of the Gao family to surrender."
The emperor was not worried about the badge because he knew that most of the Gao family's court would not dare to embarrass him, and would at best kick people out.
But he was worried about Bai Shan, frowned slightly and said: "The atmosphere between the two parties is tense at this time. Mr. Gao may be angry in his heart. If he ignores etiquette and hurts you..."
Bai Shandao: "Your Majesty, other colleagues have also suffered from this disaster, but I am young, so I still have a chance to escape."
The emperor thought for a while, it would be a bad idea to recommend any of his beloved ministers to do this. Since Bai Shan took the initiative to ask for the job, he could only nod, nod and said: "Okay, you go ahead."
Bai Shan immediately said: "I would like to ask your Majesty two things."
"you say."
"One thing, I would like to ask for the right to do something convenient. When I get there, I will be allowed to do things conveniently."
The emperor nodded and said: "You are an envoy, you have this right, and Zhang Qing also has the right to suit you."
Of course he has the seal. When he goes to the inner city, he is far away from the emperor, and the emperor has no control over him. But when he goes to the opposite side, he is only a few streets away from the emperor, okay?
Bai Shan continued: "The second item is to ask for the gold and silver jewelry that your Majesty has collected during this period."
The emperor was stunned for a moment, then smiled slightly, waved his hand and said, "Yes, just take it and use it."
Bai Shan bowed in response.
Xue Gui, who had been standing at the end, suddenly stepped out and said: "Your Majesty, the last general is willing to protect Master Bai when he goes there."
The emperor remembered him, especially his bravery in rushing into the enemy army in a white robe and cutting straight through a hollow area. He laughed loudly and said: "Okay, I have such a good minister, are I still afraid of Liaodong's disobedience? I'm sure.
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So Bai Shan and Zhang Hui retired together, and they went to divide the emperor's gold, silver and jewelry.
Zhang Hui directly picked out all the beautiful gems and said to Bai Shan: "The city in the country is full of royal officials and they have high standards, so I took these things."
Bai Shan was not merciful and took out all the precious medicinal materials from several boxes and said to him: "There is a war in Anshi City now, and life-saving medicinal materials are rare. Both wealthy families and generals need these things, so I won't
You are so polite to Mr. Zhang."
Badge:……
So you two took the silk, and I took the satin. If you wanted the jade, I took the pearl.
After a while, the tribute received by the emperor during this period was almost divided. The remaining antique calligraphy and paintings that were difficult to obtain were left with the emperor.
Xue Gui, who was following behind:...
And Gu Zhong who led them here:...
Gu Zhong couldn't help but said: "You two adults, let's go now. Our family has to go back to serve His Majesty."
Bai Shan asked people to make a list of the things he chose and move them out. He also smiled at Gu Zhong and said, "Don't feel bad, Mr. Gu. These things are just for wandering around. When Anshi City is conquered, these things will still come back."
In His Majesty’s hands.”
Zhang Hui did not dare to make such a guarantee. Who knows whether the domestic city can be captured?
After the two of them left the tent, Bai Shan decided to go back and say goodbye to Man Bao first, and asked her if she had any life-saving things on her.
Daji didn't understand very well, "Master, you have always cherished your life, why did you take the initiative to take on such an errand this time?"
Bai Shan smiled and said: "Cherishing one's life does not mean being timid. The generals are very aggressive and they are not suitable to be lobbyists in the past. Among the lobbyists who can be envoys, apart from Master Zhang and Master Fang, I am the one. I also think
Fight for one or two and make some achievements."
He said: "Xue Canjun knows that he wears a white robe to fight for His Majesty's attention. I have a better chance than him, so why should I be a mediocre person?"