The current situation was chaotic and the world was in turmoil. Jixian County was in dilapidated state under Zang Tu's fierce siege, and there was a danger of the city being destroyed and people killed at any time.
At this time, the city tower was filled with fierce smoke and ruins. The soldiers were staggering here and there. They were transporting soldiers who had died in the battle in groups of two. Some of the soldiers were already tired and half-leaning on the wall stacks, watching the Yan army gradually retreating below the city.
They can finally breathe a sigh of relief.
After several days of continuous fighting, the Liaodong Army had suffered heavy casualties. The original 20,000 soldiers and horses were now less than 5,000, and more than 80% of the corvees were employed. If the Yan Army continued to attack day and night, Jixian would be defeated.
, but they did not continue to attack, but retreated quietly and silently.
On the city tower, Han Guang looked at the retreating Yan army in the distance with hatred. His dream of becoming an emperor was destroyed by Zang Tu's fierce attack.
He regretted that he had been so motivated that he insisted on besieging Jixian and abandoning Liaodong. At this time, it was no longer possible to retreat. Moreover, Han Guang believed that he had once had great ambitions and had the dream of competing with others, but in the end
, I can't even defeat Zang Tu, how can I compete with Xiang Yu, Liu Bang, Zhang Er, Chen Yu and others?
Zhou Tong betrayed him again and surrendered to the enemy camp. Han Guang was really alone at this time.
With a long sigh, Han Guang made a fist with his right hand and hit the wall heavily. At this time, a deputy general beside him said softly: "Your Majesty, now that the situation is over, why don't we escape at night?"
"There are Yan troops on all sides, and I can't escape to the sky, so how can I escape?" Han Guang looked slightly displeased, but the deputy general looked around and said: "If you command the remnant army, of course there is nowhere to escape. It's easy.
After being discovered by the Yan army, if the king fled with only his personal guards, returned to Liaodong, and regrouped, why worry about not being able to fight back to Hebei one day?"
Seeing that Han Guang was still hesitating, the deputy general added: "I have observed in the past few days that although the Yan army attacked Jixian, their troops at the west gate were very weak. It can be said that they were almost non-existent. Moreover, after nightfall, there were no patrols at the west gate.
There are only a few soldiers. If the king wants to leave, I would like to command more than a hundred cavalry to clear the way for the king. I wonder if the king is willing to give it a try?"
Han Guang was still speechless. He was still thinking. It wasn't until the deep horns of the Yan Army sounded in the distance that Han Guang finally made up his mind. He looked at the Yan Army camps outside the city. Instead of sitting here trapped here, he might as well leave from the west gate.
Try to escape. If you can escape from Jixian by chance, you will restart the army in the future, and you will definitely avoid the hatred you felt today!
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In the Yan army camp, the soldiers sang and danced, ate wine and meat, laughed and scolded non-stop.
In the commander's tent of the Chinese army, Zang Tu sat high up, and below, Zhou Tong and other general civil and military generals sat on both sides. In front of each person was a leg of lamb, a pot of wine, and several plates of side dishes. Everyone was discussing.
What, there was a burst of laughter from time to time.
Just when everyone was thinking about something, Zang Tu looked at Zhou Tong with confusion and said in a deep voice: "Will Han Guang really abandon the city and flee in the next few days?"
Seeing that Zang Tu was still hesitating, Zhou Tong couldn't help but smile and said: "My spies in the city have sent news. Han Guang has been unable to withstand it these days. Besides, nearly 80% of the Liaodong Army's casualties have been killed or wounded. They are at the end of their war effort and cannot have any
for!"
"Hahaha" everyone laughed together after hearing this. At this time, Zhou Tong said again: "I have already sent a message to the internal affairs officer in the city and asked him to persuade Han Guang to abandon the city. If Han Guang really decides to abandon the city, he will go to the west gate.
Escape from there, but the road is difficult to navigate due to the mountains to the west, and we have set up an ambush there. If Han Guang goes there, he will definitely not escape bad luck. Please rest assured, Your Majesty, and don’t worry."
After hearing this, Zang Tu felt even more happy. He picked up the wine glass and laughed and said: "If Han Guang is captured, Mr. Zhou is the first to do it, and I will be very grateful."
"Don't dare." Zhou Tong also picked up the wine glass and said politely. At this time, a personal guard rushed to the account, cupped his hands in front of Zang Tu and said: "Your Majesty, the front line is coming quickly. Han Guang, the king of Liaodong, wants to cross the river secretly.
, was captured by our army and is on the way to be escorted."
Hearing the report from his personal guard, Zang Tu couldn't help laughing: "Mr. Zhou's clever plan has solved my serious problem!"
Zang Tu laughed again. At this time, he looked at the people in the tent and said loudly: "From today on, I order Zhou Tong to be the prime minister of our Yan country. We will never abandon each other. You should serve your life wholeheartedly and help Prime Minister Zhou."
Manage the government and promote the prestige of our country, Yan!"
"We are willing to help you." Everyone stood up and handed over their hands. At this time, Zhou Tong also stood up and came to the center of the tent, kneeling on one knee: "I am willing to die for King Yan."
The atmosphere in the tent became more harmonious. At this time, Zhou Tong had returned to his seat and sat down. Zhou Tong was still immersed in joy at the sudden promotion, but there were some things he had to consider, especially Xiang Yu. Thinking of this
, Zhou Tong cupped his hands and said, "Although Han Guang is eliminated, we can still
The crisis for our country in Yan has not passed yet. If Xiang Yu is willing to listen to the explanation in the king's letter, everything will be fine. If Xiang Yu uses this as an excuse to send troops to the north, then the south of our Yan country will have to experience another war.
It’s not a good thing for the people or us.”
Zang Tu had also been worried about this matter in the past few days. After being reminded by Zhou Tong, Zang Tu stood up and walked around in the tent with a slight worry. At this time, he had no intention of drinking, but a cold face on the side came over and comforted: "Your Majesty
, I heard that the Qi State has not been peaceful recently, civil wars have occurred frequently, and
Moreover, Chen Yu of Zhao State seems to be secretly plotting to regain Zhao State. Judging from the situation, the world is ready to move. I think no matter who Xiang Yu sends troops to, it will not be our Yan State's turn. He will also
I won’t go as far as Hebei, so please don’t worry, Your Majesty.”
"Strife in the world is the general trend. What General Leng said is not unreasonable. I am worrying too much." Zhou Tong also smiled. At this time, a guard reported outside the tent: "Your Majesty, Han Guang
Caught."
Zang Tu put aside the worries just now, he returned to his seat and sat down, drank the wine in the glass, then looked outside the tent and shouted: "Bring Han Guang up here!"
Several guards outside the tent sang their promises, and then two people escorted the disheveled Han Guang into the commander's tent. Everyone in the commander's tent stared angrily. Because of Han Guang, the Yan army had suffered heavy losses during this period, with countless casualties.
, finally got it at this time
Han Guang and Jixian could not decide without a fight. Just when Han Guang walked in front of Zang Tu and was pushed to his knees, a middle-aged man wearing Yan Army armor walked into the commander's tent and came to Zang Tu.
In front of him, he gave him a deep salute: "Li Yun, the surrendered general, has met the king."
Li Yun was the deputy general who persuaded Han Guang to escape at night. He was also a fierce general under Han Guang. Only because Han Guang reused Zang Tu and others, Li Yun was not reused for a long time. Later, when Zhou Tong was about to return and surrender to Zang Tu, he found him.
Li Yun, who was still frustrated, cleverly gave him a secret plan and told Li Yun that one day he could persuade Han Guang to go to the west gate. At that time, Han Guang could be captured and Li Yun could be promoted to general based on his military merit.
Today, Li Yun indeed captured Han Guang and awarded him the title of general under Zang Tu. As soon as he changed his armor, Li Yun came to see Zang Tu. He happened to meet Han Guang who had just been escorted back. After Han Guang saw Li Yun, he
Knowing that he had fallen into a trap and had been plotted by others for a long time, he became angry and shouted: "Li Yun, you treacherous villain!"
"Shut up!" Li Yun slapped Han Guang, and after a crisp sound, Li Yun said again: "If you were willing to reuse me back then, how could you be reduced to this situation? You deserve everything!
"
After Li Yun finished speaking, he bowed to Zang Tu: "In the future, I am willing to serve the king to the death, and I hope the king will not give up."
"You captured Han Guang wisely and made the first contribution. I will definitely use you in the future." Zang Tu laughed heartily, then looked at Han Guang sharply and scolded: "Now that things have come to this, are you willing to surrender?"
"The country is ruined and the family is ruined. What's the use of surrendering you?" Han Guang thought he was unlucky. He lowered his head and said nothing. At this time, Zang Tu poured a glass of wine from the flask, put it in front of Han Guang, and sighed: "
When the Qin Dynasty was destroyed, you and I had a close friendship. Since you refuse to surrender to me today, drink this glass of wine and treat me as your king!"
Han Guang glanced at the wine in the glass, then leaned down, bit the wine bowl with his mouth, drank the wine suddenly, stood up and shouted: "Good wine! Happy!"
Now that he has reached this point, Han Guang feels that there is no pressure in his heart, and everything has become much lighter. At this time, he laughed at everyone for a while, and walked out of the tent under the escort of two personal guards.
.
It was very quiet in the tent, everyone was looking at Han Guang's back quietly, some people sighed, and some people sneered.
After a brief silence, Zang Tu picked up the wine glass, looked at everyone, and said: "Let us drink to Li Yun's surrender!"
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In the early morning, the drums of the Yan army's expedition sounded in the camp. After the horns were blown several times, all the troops were dispatched. Some corvees and soldiers were busy cleaning up the barracks, and the main force had already been assembled and headed for Jixian.
The first general was Li Yun. He held a spear in his hand and carried Han Guang's head. When he came to the city, he raised his head high and shouted towards the city: "Han Guang is dead, and there is no one who can surrender."
Those who resist will be killed without mercy!"
There was an uproar at the top of Jixian City, but many people had lost their fighting spirit. They had been insisting on holding on to the city these days. It was entirely because Han Guang was still in the army. Everyone had something to look forward to. At this time, Han Guang abandoned everyone and quietly fled to Jixian County.
As a result, many people hated Han Guang deeply and were unwilling to protect the territory of Liaodong anymore.
Half an hour later, a burst of drumming broke the tranquility around them. Soon, the city gate slowly opened, and groups of Liaodong troops supported each other and walked out of Jixian County towards both sides of the city.
Seeing that the Liaodong Army had surrendered, the Yan Army rushed forward with nearly 10,000 soldiers. They closely guarded the Liaodong Army's surrender and did not allow them to make any move. Then the cavalry and chariots slowly entered the city. After that, the infantry lined up neatly.
The team entered the city of Ji County.
Flags of the Yan army were hung on the top of the city. Some of the Liaodong troops who were unwilling to surrender saw that the city was broken and everyone had surrendered. They jumped out of the city with anger and unwillingness, preferring to be broken into pieces rather than destroyed.
A war that took place in Hebei gradually ended, and Han Guang's regime was completely disintegrated. After Zang Tu occupied Jixian, he sent Han Guang's head to Pengcheng on a fast horse and handed it over to Xiang Yu. He then sent generals Leng Yan and Li Yun to divide the troops.
Next, advance to Liaodong and completely control Hebei to prepare for future competition among heroes.
