eurekapd Chapter 838: Persuading Shi Liang to Surrender
Chapter 838: Persuading Shi Liang to Surrender
Before the war, Shi Liang also said that the strength of the Yan army lies in its weapons, not the bravery of the soldiers or the strategy of the generals.
But now, reality slapped him in the face. The Yan army used actual actions to tell him that the soldiers of the Yan army were also very brave and could beat the Qian army so badly that they could not raise their heads.
The Yan army was also very strategic in attacking their generals. They saw through his plans and were able to formulate tactics against his ambushes and encircle them.
There are mountains on both sides and the Yan army on the other three sides.
This is the current situation of the Qian army on the left and right sides.
The main force of the more than 100,000-strong Sanguan Qian army did not even have the chance to retreat back to Leikou Pass this time and was completely blocked.
Two hundred thousand Yan troops surrounded the more than one hundred thousand Qian troops.
This pass is so big that with more than 300,000 people, it is almost crowded.
It was more crowded than some tourist attractions during holidays in later generations.
The Qian army had no way to retreat and could only fight to the death.
The Yan army advanced steadily, occasionally charging and interspersing, surrounding a small area of the enemy, dividing and killing them.
"Those who surrender will not be killed! The Yan army does not kill prisoners!"
"The Qian Kingdom is doomed, you don't have to be buried with it!"
"You can join the army in the future, or you can retire and return to the countryside."
"Your families are still waiting for you to come home!"
"It's time to harvest the rice seedlings at home. Why haven't you gone back to do it yet?"
While attacking the enemy, the Yan army shouted for surrender.
After all, although the Qian army suffered heavy casualties, they still had a force of 100,000. If one man fought desperately, ten men would be defeated. If they were forced to fight to the death, the Yan army would also suffer heavy losses.
Therefore, this kind of annihilation war should focus on surrender.
Yu Ziling and Jiang Shun met and discussed the fighting method.
"Marshal Yu, the Qian army's fighting power cannot be underestimated. Although our numbers are small, we are so crowded that we can't really exert much of our fighting power. They are putting up a desperate resistance. With 50,000 people on each side, we can't kill them all."
Yu Ziling sighed,
"Even if we can kill them all, our two divisions will be left with some injuries. We still have to focus on persuading them to surrender."
"But the Qian army is so proud, what should we do if they refuse to surrender? Are we just going to keep wasting time and let them starve to death?"
"If we want them to starve to death, we must first withdraw our troops, occupy the city walls, and trap them inside."
Yu Ziling thought for a moment and said,
"The Qian people won't listen to us, but if there's someone, they might listen."
"You mean Gong Yang Ge?"
Jiang Shun frowned upon hearing this.
"Our two Yan army corps can't defeat the enemy, and we have to ask others for help. It's really embarrassing to tell others about it."
"Are you afraid that Gong Yang Ge will come and steal your credit?"
Yu Ziling glanced at Jiang Shun and said,
"I'm not even worried about you taking the credit, I'm willing to give you half of it. Now I just want him to help persuade us to surrender. How big of a credit can he get?
Besides, don’t you care how many enemies die, or how many of your own soldiers die?
If the enemy continues to stubbornly refuse to surrender and rushes towards one place with all their might, we may not be able to stop them."
Jiang Shun sighed and said,
"General Yu, let's go and ask Gong Yangge to come. We should slow down the offensive and give the soldiers a break."
"it is good."
The messenger they sent out rode at full speed to the north and found Shen Changgong who was halfway there.
After all, the matter of seconding friendly troops, especially the commander-in-chief of the friendly troops, must be reported to the commander-in-chief.
When Shen Changgong heard that they had completely surrounded the enemy and that the enemy was fighting stubbornly, he nodded in agreement. He got off the car himself and rode to find Gong Yang Ge.
After calling Gongyang Ge, the two of them, along with their guards, rode at full speed to Yong'an Pass.
As soon as I entered, I saw a sea of people and the ground was covered with ruins and corpses.
They walked forward and met Yu Ziling and Jiang Shun.
"Marshal Yu has won the first battle, congratulations."
Shen Changgong said while looking at Yu Ziling with a smile.
"Why are you here? It's as if we can't handle the enemy and need your help."
"I am Marshal Yu's vanguard officer, the vanguard, helping Marshal Yu hold the horse and stirrups.
What is the position of the enemy commander Shi Liang?"
"It's on the roof over there. There are quite a few people around. If you want to persuade him to surrender, go up to the roof over there. It's closer there, but be careful of the enemy's sneak attacks."
Hearing this, Shen Changgong narrowed his eyes and smiled.
"Is Marshal Yu concerned about me?"
Yu Ziling's pretty face turned red and she said angrily,
"Who cares about you? I'm just worried that your death will cause chaos in the army, so I don't care about you."
"Hahaha, my mother is still so stubborn!"
Shen Changgong pinched Yu Ziling's little face and said,
"Hurry back and feed the baby after the fight!"
Yu Ziling gritted her teeth in anger and let out a series of low growls. She wanted to punch Shen Changgong twice, but the guy had already run away.
Shen Changgong and Gong Yang Ge came to the roof and looked at the enemies fighting on the battlefield and Shi Liang who was shouting loudly to command the battle.
Gong Yangge shouted,
"Marshal Shi Liang, this way! Look this way!"
A soldier heard Gongyang Ge's cry and hurried to report to Shi Liang.
Shi Liang turned his head and saw Gong Yang Ge waving at him.
"Gong Yang Ge?!"
Shi Liang said in shock.
"Yes, it's me. Long time no see, Brother Shi. It's been almost two years since we last met at Yugui's house."
"Hmph, you ungrateful wretch, yet you still have the nerve to talk to me? If you're brave enough, come over here and fight me with real swords and guns!"
When Shi Liang saw the traitor Gong Yang Ge, he was so angry that he gritted his teeth and picked up his spear to fight Gong Yang Ge to the death.
How could such a small situation possibly stump Gong Yang Ge?
Gong Yang Ge put on a compassionate attitude and said loudly,
"Brother Shi, if killing me can save the lives of these 100,000 soldiers, then I will let you take my life!
I only hope that Brother Shi can have mercy on the lives of his brothers.
Give them a chance to live!"
Hearing this, Shi Liang still stared at Gong Yang Ge, but did not utter any more arrogant words.
Gong Yang Ge continued,
"Brother Shi, we have been blessed by the emperor for generations, and have been granted titles and appointed generals. We have wives and children who have been given titles, and we enjoy wealth and splendor.
The country is destroyed and the family is ruined, it’s all because of our incompetence, the subjects deserve to die!
He took the court's money, enjoyed power and status, but could not protect the country. All the civil and military officials in the court were sentenced to death!
But what have they done wrong? The soldiers are innocent and the civilians are pitiful.
They have never received any benefits, and their lives are purchased for just a few taels of military salary. They have to farm and pay taxes at home, but when they join the army, they have to give up their lives.
What benefits did they receive from the imperial court? What benefits did they enjoy?
We all deserve to die, but they don't!
It is the emperor's fault and mine to have dragged them into this war where they are bound to lose and die.
Brother Shi, Daqian will surely perish, you know this better than me...”