Eulji Mundeok had no choice but to order the slaughter of the horses in the army, and let the generals drink horse blood and eat horse meat.
But how can War Horse be eaten by so many people?
In two days, not only the water will be gone, but the horse meat will also be gone.
The soldiers began to eat grass roots, moss, and even dirt.
It’s not like Eulji Mundeok didn’t organize a breakout.
But the sharp arrow formations outside had already frightened the soldiers, whose morale was at its lowest point.
Even when some people heard the sound of bows and arrows, their morale was shattered like a frightened bird.
How can we fight if we look like this?
Even if they were forced to rush forward, they would only be facing death.
And after trying to break through a few more times, no soldiers were willing to break out even if Eulji Mundeok ordered it, because they really had no strength.
Two days later, Gao Zhixing entered the valley alone.
At this time, there was nothing in the valley.
Even the dead grass on the cliff has been eaten clean.
If it weren't for Eulji Munduk's control, I'm afraid there would be a situation of cannibalism.
When Gao Zhixing entered the valley, many people were too hungry to stand up, let alone take up arms to attack.
And when he heard that he was coming, Eulji Mundeok walked out of the crowd.
How could he still look so high-spirited at this moment?
His hair was messy, his face was pale, there were blisters on his lips, and his armor seemed a lot looser.
Gao Zhixing asked someone to place a coffee table in the valley, and also put tea and cakes.
The two sat opposite each other, as if this was not a confrontation between two armies, but a reminiscence between two old friends.
Gao Zhixing raised his lips and looked at Eulji Munduk in front of him: "It seems that the outcome of the duel between the two of us has been decided."
"Yes, and you won."
Eulji Munduk smiled softly. It was as if he had taken everything lightly.
He grabbed the tea cup from the table, hesitated, and drank it in one gulp.
"I haven't had tea for a long time. When I tasted it today, it still tastes the same as before."
"right."
"Actually, I should have brought wine to drink with you."
Gao Zhixing chuckled and said: "However, our army in the Tang Dynasty has a prohibition on alcohol, especially during the march. If I drink alcohol, even I will be punished by military law."
"Sure enough, the Central Plains is still very strict in running the army..."
Eulji Wende pursed his lips and looked at the high-spirited soldiers behind Gao Zhixing.
Then he looked at the starving people in his house, and couldn't help but smile bitterly and shake his head.
"To be honest, I don't accept the defeat this time."
"If you give me another half day, I will definitely defeat you."
"But there is no such thing as Ruo in this world."
Gao Zhixing looked at Eulji Wende: "If you lose, you lose. Even if God lets you lose, you still lose."
Hearing this, Eulji Mundeok couldn't help but smile bitterly and said, "I have to say that God is really on your side."
"But, did you come here just to show off to me?"
Eulji Wende raised his eyebrows and looked at Gao Zhixing: "Or are you going to send troops to kill us all immediately after drinking this cup of tea?"
"It's neither."
Gao Zhixing reached into his arms and took out small wooden plaques of considerable age.
He threw the wooden sign in front of Eulji Mundeok and said: "Wanderers who have been wandering for many years will have to go home sooner or later."
"You have been wandering away for so long, and now it's time to go home."
After saying this, Gao Zhixing walked away, leaving only Eulji Wende standing there blankly.
Then, he didn't say anything for a long time.
His eyes were staring straight at the wooden sign on the table.
There were only two words written on the wooden sign, Yuchi...
"Yuchi..."
"What a familiar last name..."
Eulji Wende reached out to grab the wooden sign.
However, no matter how hard he tried, he did not dare to touch the wooden sign.
It was as if there was a protective shield invisible to others, allowing him to look at it but not touch it. .??.??
As everyone knows, Eulji Mundeok defeated the Sui army on behalf of Goguryeo and became a famous minister in Goguryeo.
But how many people know that he is actually Han?
How many people remember that he once fought for the Han people and conquered countless enemies for the Northern Qi Dynasty?
After the fall of the Northern Qi Dynasty and when he brought his family to Goguryeo, he seemed to have forgotten that he had also fought for the Central Plains.
After a long time, he finally stood up and sighed softly: "Yes, the wanderer who has been wandering for many years should go home."
He walked straight towards the wooden wall used as a defense line in the Tang Dynasty. As he walked, he shouted: "Yuchi Wende, I want to go home today, can General Gao give me permission?"
Hearing this, Gao Zhixing, who had already climbed up the wooden wall, suddenly turned his head and looked at Eulji Mundeok.
"Since Mr. Yuchi wants to go home, Gao will naturally let him go."
"But you can leave, but these brothers under your account cannot leave, because they are Goguryeo people!"
After all, Datang is currently at war with Goguryeo.
The Goguryeo people were the enemy, and Gao Zhixingneng spared Eulji Mundeok because he was from the Central Plains.
But he couldn't let these Goguryeo people go.
After hearing this, Eulji Munduk was stunned for a moment.
Immediately, he said directly: "They can also be Tang people!"
Hearing this, Gao Zhixing blinked and said, "Mr. Yuchi, if I heard correctly, are you planning to Lead your brothers and join our army?"
"That's right."
Eulji Wende said: "I am willing to lead my troops to submit to the Tang Dynasty. Those who can return will do so. If they cannot, I hope General Gao will show mercy..."
To be honest, Gao Zhixing really didn't expect Eulji Munduk to lead his team to surrender.
If he is willing to surrender, wouldn't Datang be able to have another main foreign force?
Moreover, this will definitely be beneficial to the Tang Dynasty in ruling the Goguryeo region in the future.
But after all, this matter was of great importance, and he couldn't make the decision.
Therefore, he went straight to Ulji Wende and said: "Then please wait for a few days, Mr. Yuchi. I will send an envoy to deliver a message to His Highness. If His Highness agrees, Gao will welcome you to join."
"Okay, then I will wait for you for a few days."
After saying that, Eulji Mundeok didn't hesitate and walked directly back to his own military formation.
Seriously, this guy is really brave.
After all, he said these words to Goguryeo directly in front of everyone.
If some radicals knew that this old guy was going to surrender, wouldn't they kill him?
And he actually dared to walk back to the military formation. How brave is this?
Of course, no one in Goguryeo would object to this.
After all, living is more important than anything else.
Li Chengqian also received the battle report from Gao Zhixing the next day.
When he saw that Eulji Wende was willing to submit to the Tang Dynasty, he was naturally a little surprised.
He even had some doubts about whether this was fake news sent by people from Ulji Mundeok.
But when he confirmed the authenticity, he felt a little excited for a while.
Eulji Wende was a rare capable minister.
If he can be allowed to surrender to the Tang Dynasty, it will certainly be a good thing for the Tang Dynasty.
Li Chengqian almost didn't even hesitate and waved his hand directly: "Tell Gao Zhixing that if you don't leave any one behind, you will take all the orders."