Chapter 52 Redemption from Mrs. Han
When the sun rose in the east, the Korean flag was still flying on the top of Xicheng.
But as night fell, Da Qin’s black bird landed on the top of Xicheng, indicating that the owner of this city had changed!
“Kneel down!”
Chen He’s knee was kicked and he had to kneel down in front of Ying Chengyu.
However, Ying Chengxuan raised his hand to stop the sergeant, helped Chen He up with both hands, and shouted in a deep voice:
"The captain of Chen County still defended the county government office in a desperate situation. I admire it very much, but I can't help it." "Treat me harshly!"
The soldiers immediately handed over: "Wei!"
Chen He laughed at himself: "He led an entire army of ten thousand to defend the city, but he failed to stop the Qin army from attacking the city in one day."
“How can such a crime be appreciated?”
Ying Chengyu smiled: "This is the first time that this general has used such a fire attack. No matter how talented Chen County Lieutenant is, how can he deal with something he has never seen before."
"It is not a battle. It's a crime."
Chen He asked directly: "Can you tell me what the fire is, so that I can be convinced!"
Ying Chengjianyao! He shook his head: "This is the secret of the Qin Dynasty."
Chen He felt a little regretful that he could not untie his heart knot, so he forced himself to speak calmly: "It's okay."
"Then I beg the general to give me a good time!"
Ying Chengyu looked at the eight husbands: "Everyone, step back. No movement within a radius of twenty feet is allowed!"
The eight husbands accepted the order. He left and quickly led his troops to create an isolation area.
And Ying Chengyu drew out the Qin sword and cut off the rope that bound Chen He.
Chen He rubbed his sore wrist and smiled: "General, there is no need to waste any more time."
"I will not surrender to Qin."
Ying Chengxuan said in a calm voice: "In the 20th year of King Huan Hui, he led 30,000 troops to defend Qin in Xingyang. He won and was promoted to General Pi. He led five armies. Ten thousand guards guarded the border. "
"In the 22nd year of King Huan Hui, Zhang Xun captured the troops. He was not angry and reported it to the king. He was not happy and dismissed all official positions. In the 29th year of King Hui, Qin made a large-scale advance. King Huan Hui hurriedly worshiped him as his deputy general and went out with the army. He obeyed the order and defended Xicheng without losing it. "
"However, the Han army was defeated and lost thirteen cities. Therefore, he was found guilty of failure in the battle and was demoted to Xicheng County Lieutenant."
Ying Chengyu asked seriously: "Is it worth dying for Han?"
Ying Chengyu did not say Chen He's name, but Chen He knew that what Ying Chengyu recited was his resume. .
Looking back on his life, Chen He had mixed emotions.
If he had not written so bluntly to the King of Han to denounce Zhang Xun, perhaps his life would have taken another trajectory.
But that was the military position he received due to his meritorious service, and the soldiers and horses he trained with his own hands. Why couldn't he even defend himself after being picked off without any reason?
Without waiting for Chen He's answer, Ying Chengyu took out a bamboo slip from his sleeve, opened it, presented it in front of Chen He, and said warmly:
"This is my mother's handwriting."
" Please also ask Chen County Lieutenant to read it."
After taking a glance, Chen He's pupils suddenly condensed and he asked angrily: "I have no grievances against you."
"Why is this so? To assassinate me!”
On the bamboo slips, it was clearly written that since the death of King Zhuang Xiang and the death of the Queen Mother Xia, Mrs. Han and Ying Chengyu, orphans and widowed mothers, were in danger. They hoped that Chen He could go to Daqin to help mother and son establish themselves.
This is a proper letter of surrender!
If Chen He defended the city for several months and then the city was destroyed, this letter would have no meaning.
But the problem is that Xicheng collapsed before it could last even one day!
If Ying Chengyu sends this letter to Han Wangan again, then it will be difficult for Han Wangan not to doubt whether Chen He had already intended to surrender, so he did not resist the Qin army's attack on the city!
Ying Chengyu looked at Chen He sincerely: "If Chen County Lieutenant is willing to surrender to the Qin Dynasty, my mother's handwritten letter will be handed over to Chen County Lieutenant."
"If Chen County Lieutenant insists on not surrendering, this handwritten letter It will be burned by fire, and no one in the world will know about it except me, my mother, and Captain Chen."
Chen He was startled: "You... Madam, are you trying to protect my reputation?" Ying Chengqiu? He nodded: "Of course."
Chen He became an official during the period of King Han Huanhui, and Mrs. Han was the daughter of King Han Huanhui.
Chen He surrendered to the Qin Dynasty in order to help the daughter of his old master. Although his reputation was still flawed, he also gained a little bit of righteousness, which would be refuted in the future.
This will be of great benefit to Chen He’s future.
At the same time, this is also good for Ying Chengyu.
Chen He surrendered. It was Da Qin who surrendered, not Ying Chenglong!
And Chen He is likely to have a rift with Ying Chengyu.
But if Chen He is willing to accept this kindness, then Chen He will be tied to Mrs. Han's chariot.
Mrs. Han only has one son, Ying Chengyu, so being loyal to Mrs. Han means being loyal to Ying Chengyu!
As for Mrs. Han herself, no one can criticize this behavior.
What happened to the orphans and widowed mothers who were surrounded by powerful enemies and asked for help from the elites of their mother country?
After the daughter of King Zhaoxiang of Qin married King Kaolie of Chu, he invited a large number of talents from Da Qin to Chu to help him.
After Queen Mother Huayang married King Qin Xiaowen, she also invited Xiong Qi and other talents from Chu State to help.
Moreover, Mrs. Han still sent a letter asking for help to the defeated general, which not only did not harm the interests of the mother country, but also saved the life of an official of the mother country.
This kind of behavior will not be criticized by others, but will be praised by others.
Who doesn’t want to encounter such a salvation that can save both life and reputation when he is defeated?
Chen He murmured incredulously: "I thought..."
Before Chen He could finish speaking, Ying Chengyu smiled and shook his head: "I just admire County Captain Chen, but I have no intention of harming your family, let alone insulting my mother's reputation."
Chen He was shaken. , but the key issue has not yet been resolved, Chen He whispered: "A certain family member is still in Wancheng."
Ying Chengxuan immediately responded: "Our army's next target is Wancheng!"
The still warm northern city wall gave Chen He confidence. Chen He knelt down on one knee and raised his hand:
"The defeated officer Chen He, pay homage to the young master!"
Just by listening to Chen He's title, you can understand that Chen He finally chose the path Ying Chengyu gave him and joined Mrs. Han.
Ying Chengyu hurriedly helped Chen He up: "There is no need for this."
"Since Chen County Lieutenant is the vassal of my mother and concubine, I should naturally call you sir."
"Wancheng has not been broken, so it is inconvenient for Sir to show his face more often."
"During this battle, Sir, how about temporarily hiding your face and serving as the general's staff?"
Chen He smiled relaxedly: "Thank you for your understanding, young master."
"If you have any arrangements, young master, you can give instructions to Chen."
Ying Chengyu said in a deep voice: "I will There is something I need to trouble Mr. Chen to do.”
Chen He looked solemn and said, “Please give me your instructions.”
This is the first thing Ying Chengxuan ordered. He wants to do his best to do it well!
Ying Chengyu smiled and said: "Before the army attacked the city, I promised the soldiers that they would stay in the city tonight and have enough food and wine."
"Now I can do this by staying in the city overnight. , but the food and wine are enough... Mr. Ying Chengyu thinks this is not a difficult task.
Even said in a joking tone.
But Chen He looked embarrassed: "There is wine and meat in the city, but it is not enough for one hundred thousand soldiers to eat and drink at will."
Ying Chengyu was a little surprised: "Today is the New Year's Eve!"
"Didn't Xicheng stock up on more meat and wine?"
(End of this chapter)