Chapter 1009 No Choice
Fan Hao came from Nancheng.
When passing by this place, both sides of the street are full of laid foundations, as well as half-renovated gardens, houses, and temples.
This situation made Fan Yao feel a little sad.
This was all done by the people, but in the end, not half of it was used in the military struggle, but it was all used for enjoyment.
Looking at the soldiers setting up a felt tent in the open space, Fan Yao secretly guessed what they were thinking.
"Pan Gong, please follow me to the tower." Li Cao Suoxun, who was leading the way, whispered in a low voice.
"Okay." Fan Yao nodded and quickly followed.
One after another, several people quickly climbed onto a tower.
The name of this building is "Qingyang Tower", which is the east gate of Nancheng, and the gate is called "Qingyang Gate".
There were many braziers and torches burning on the tower, illuminating the surrounding area brightly.
The sergeants stood around and looked at Fan Hao and his group in silence.
No one was a fool. The superiors had already guessed some of the joints when they were told to prepare hanging baskets and send people out of the city.
If Zhang Jun is determined to resist desperately, will he send people out of the city?
As long as someone is sent out of the city, it means one thing: Zhang Jun still wants to talk.
If you are smarter and analyze and reason, you will know that Guzang is in danger and there is no hope of being able to hold it back, so you need to contact Liang Ren in advance to discuss the conditions.
"Chang Shi, that's it." A military academy member came over, pointed at the ropes and hanging basket that had been tied up, and said.
Fan Hao nodded, and just as he was about to score the basket, he looked up and looked outside the city.
The Liang Army camp in the east of the city was brightly lit and fierce. There was also the faint sound of horse hooves in the periphery. It was obvious that the knights were patrolling back and forth, chasing away those who came close to spy.
Fan Yao no longer hesitated and stood in the basket.
The sergeant stepped forward, struggled to lift it, and then carefully lowered the hanging basket little by little.
Soon, the hanging basket fell to the ground.
Fan Yao walked out and looked around carefully.
It was dark all around, and with the faint light falling from the top of the city, Fan Hao could faintly see black stains of coagulated blood, as well as broken spears and swords. It seemed that there had been a battle here.
"Guarding here and there, not even guarding the base of the city wall, I don't know what kind of battle we are fighting." Fan Hao sighed.
He then looked at the dark city wall in the distance to the east, which was the "martial arts arena" of the East City that had been captured by the Liang people.
Fan Hao remembered that there were many Xianbei people living outside the small town on the east and west sides, but now he didn't know where they were.
These Xianbei people are household members who depend on Guzang. They are mainly responsible for taking care of the pastoral garden on weekdays.
Yes, outside the two small towns of the East and West are wide and flat pastures, where a large number of livestock were originally grazed, so the two small towns are also called the East and West Gardens.
When the battle came, these Xianbei people ran away with their livestock, but I don't know whether they escaped successfully.
While thinking, the two followers came down one after another.
The two fumbled around and successfully lit the torch, then looked at Fan Hao.
"Let's go!" Fan Yao strode forward, not afraid at all.
The entourage quickly followed, stroking the handle of the knife at his waist, not so much to prevent any unexpected events, but to embolden himself.
The three people fell into Liang Bing's vast ocean, and what happened to them?
After walking dozens of steps, a ranger soon spotted them and approached them.
"Don't take action." A follower stepped forward, saluted, and said loudly: "We are the envoys of Zhang Liangzhou, and we have important matters to discuss."
Yugi looked at them in silence.
In a moment, several more riders came forward and surrounded them.
The two attendants were a little uneasy, but Fan Yao was calm and calm, just standing there and watching quietly.
"Take them into Dongcheng." You Qi seemed to be a junior officer, waving his hand and ordering.
"Messenger, please follow me." A knight turned his horse's head and said loudly.
Fan Yao followed suit silently.
After walking for dozens more steps, Dongcheng arrived quickly.
The knight came forward to negotiate, and a hanging basket was lowered from the top of the city. The three people were hoisted into the city one by one, and then placed in a mansion.
This house is very familiar to me. It was the place where my lord temporarily stayed when he was watching the soldiers performing martial arts.
There were densely guarded sentries in the courtyard, and several large flags were placed in the corners, with the words "General Duan of the Rightful Cavalry Guard" hidden on them.
It turns out to be a soldier from the government!
The east city is not big, and it can garrison three to five hundred cavalry to reach the sky. General Youxiao Cavalry Guard is of the third rank, and he is so brave and dangerous that he is only a hundred steps away from the south city of Guzang. He is really brave.
Of course, from another perspective, having the chief officer at the front can better observe, mobilize, and command the soldiers under the account, which is a very practical benefit.
Shao Xun's success was not without reason.
Everyone in the troops he trained wanted to make meritorious deeds and had an extremely strong desire to fight. It's ridiculous that Song Ji still expected to hold on for a few months until Liang Jun retreated. Now it seems that this is unlikely.
Without food and grass, these soldiers are likely to squeeze the oil out of the bones of the surrounding tribes and herdsmen to support them in continuing the siege.
There were many young men in the courtyard wearing linen clothes. If nothing else, this is the Fu Bing Trilogy, and they are busy with their own affairs at the moment. Someone was feeding night grass to the horses.
Someone is trimming a horse's hooves.
Someone is picking firewood.
Some people were collecting damaged equipment and loading them on carriages, but they didn't know where they were going.
As for the soldiers - thunderous snoring could be heard from the houses on both sides. Except for those on night watch, most of them had fallen asleep and recuperated their energy.
Well organized, busy but not chaotic, everyone performs their duties, and is full of fighting spirit...
With such a force, it is no wonder that they can sweep across the entire Northland.
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It wasn't until dawn that anyone led Fan Yao to the Chinese army camp.
I don't know whether it was intentional or accidental, but many people from Liangzhou came to Jin Zheng's tent.
At a quick glance, Liang Guoxi Zhonglang General Bei Gongchun, Yanzhi Chang Ji Yan, Wuhan Guardsman Xin Yan, former shogunate chief Ma Li, riding governor Xin Yan, Jia Ming, the son of Jia Ming (Zhang Shi's wife's brother) Juquzhe, the leader of Zhuang and Lushuihu, Tufa Tujin, the leader of Bald Xianbei, and Yan Ding, a member of the Yansha tribe, were under the command of the front tent.
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When he saw Yan Ding, he was startled. He seemed to have some impression, because this man had camped in Liangzhou, and had also begged to live in his house, and they had a close relationship.
The Yan family was considered a wealthy family in Tianshui and Wuwei.
Zhang Shi was assassinated by Yan Sha. But the Yan clan was fine. After all, they had become a wealthy and established family that rebelled against Han Sui at the end of the Han Dynasty. Yan Xing even married Han Sui's daughter and successfully jumped ship to Cao Wei's side.
Yan Sha had a good relationship with Han Pu during his lifetime.
If you don’t see it when you look up, you can’t see it when you look down. Those little things about your ancestors are nothing. Maybe the Han and Yan clans and even the Bian clan of Jincheng, the Ma clan of Dunhuang, and the Beigong clan of Wuwei will join hands in the future, like Bian Zhang, Han Sui, Ma Chao, and Yan Xing , Beigong Boyu did the same thing as the later Han Dynasty, give Shao Xun a big one.
"I've met General Jin." Fan Yao withdrew his gaze and saluted Jin Zheng.
Jin Zheng did not let him sit down. He only looked up and down with dangerous eyes and asked: "I heard that Fan Changshi went to Luoyang and was treated with courtesy by the emperor?"
"Yes." Fan Yao responded without knowing what he meant.
"Since you have met the emperor, why don't you surrender?" Jin Zheng asked, playing with a tiger charm.
"I was promoted by Zhang Xiping to help his descendants, and I dare not betray my morality and righteousness." Fan Hao replied.
"Then what are you doing here?"
"Accept the order of the palace master to protect the people of Wuwei."
Jin Zheng suddenly laughed and said: "You people, you talk about benevolence, righteousness and morality, but in fact you are male thieves and female prostitutes. Please surrender, please surrender. Why do you say so much?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone in the scene felt a little unnatural.
Their surrender has a more or less self-consistent logic. After a closer look, is this reason for lying to oneself really tenable?
Jin Zheng, you can just scold Fan Hao, why bother bringing us with you? Are we shameless?
Of course, Jin Zheng didn't care about their grievances at all, he just looked at Fan Hao and said: "If Zhang Jun entered the court early, he would already be a guest of the Emperor. How can he make unwarranted provocations? Don't you think that those who want to exterminate themselves cannot be tolerated?" ”
"The general said it is true." Fan Ye said: "However, according to King Zhe's principle, the world must forgive and settle grievances and make peace with others. My lord was also deceived by others and lost his way for a while. Now that the war is over, he is willing to return to the palace. In this way, The name of the whole father and ancestor also consolidates the meaning of monarch and minister."
"It's not like Zhang Jun can say this." Jin Zheng sneered and said: "I sent troops to defeat four cities in a row, but he still refuses to surrender. Are you cheating on both sides?"
Fan Hao's expression did not change and he said: "General, why are you doubting it? Before leaving, my lord said that since Liangzhou was invaded, the soldiers have sacrificed their lives regardless of danger. This is a true act of loyalty. However, many people have died. If things go on like this, , I am afraid that the pavilions and barriers will be ruined and the border fortress will not be peaceful. When spring comes, there will be war, and the people are working hard. Every time I think about this, I can't bear to think of it. A benevolent person should put peace of mind first and not be proud of fighting. The crime will be stopped now, for the sake of millions of people. Why cherish this body? ”
Jin Zheng laughed heartily, and the Liang Jun generals in the tent also laughed.
It sounds better to say it than to sing it. Wasn't it because we were besieged three times and we really lost confidence that we were willing to surrender?
The Liangzhou wealthy families present here had mixed reactions.
Those who had enmity with Zhang Jun, such as the Xin family, the Jia family, and the Yan family, were laughing with joy.
The barbarian chieftain smiled awkwardly.
Bei Gongchun, Ma Li, Ji Yan and others smiled bitterly.
There are also some who are embarrassed, in short, they have all kinds of mentality.
After Jin Zheng finished laughing, his face turned pale.
The laughter in the tent gradually stopped.
Jin Zheng said with a slightly regretful tone: "Zhang Jun still has some traces of his father's ancestors after all. Your Majesty has ordered that the army will surrender as soon as it arrives, and there will be other appointments. We will surrender before the city is broken, and we will not lose the rich man. You will repay this, and I will wait for you today." One day, if there is no reply, we will attack the city."
He didn't say what to do after the city was defeated and captured. It was up to Zhang Jun to figure it out. It wasn't a good thing anyway.
Fan Yao frowned slightly when he heard this.
The conditions are not bad, but not great either. However, he knew very well that with so many Liangzhou nobles sitting here, there must be soldiers attacking the city. Moreover, once they are used to persuade people to surrender, they may have good results.
"I'll give you another word." Jin Zheng said again: "Zhangye County has surrendered. Jiuquan, Xihai, Dunhuang, Jinchang, Gaochang and other counties are blocked. No reinforcements will come here. Where to go is up to you."< br>
Fan Bao cupped his hands and said nothing more. He returned to Guzang City that day and reported everything he encountered.
At this time, some wealthy private soldiers came out of Nancheng to welcome the Liang army.
Fortunately, there were walls, towers, and gates between the three cities, so the riots could not spread to the middle city or the north city for a while.
But if something like this happened, it would be a serious blow to morale, whether it was ordinary sergeants, shogunate generals, or Zhang Jun.
He actually had no choice.
(End of chapter)