Tang Dynasty Mingyue Song Dynasty Pass

Chapter 809 Cut off the beard

You Pushe Xiao Yi and Zhongshu Sheren Zhuo Weixiu were busy preparing matters concerning the surrender, while Zhi Tingxiao and Guo Chongyue walked out of the gate of the royal garden together, discussing in low voices on the way.

"Is it possible that our Lingnan Han Kingdom will be destroyed?" Zhi Tingxiao's voice was full of reluctance and helplessness, as if it was a sigh for fate.

Hearing this, Guo Chongyue also smiled bitterly and shook his head: "It is indeed so. I am unwilling to accept this! We are all children of Lingnan, but we have ended up being conquered by the army of Jiangnan."

Zhi Tingxiao's eyes flashed, and he lowered his voice, revealing a sense of determination: "Perhaps, there is still a glimmer of hope, it is worth our efforts."

"Fight? How to fight? The eye descent chart is about to take shape, and the overall situation is decided." Guo Chongyue frowned, puzzled.

Zhi Tingxiao said slowly: "If the Right Prime Minister and the Secretary of the Central Secretariat encounter an accident on the way to deliver the letter, and the surrender letter cannot be delivered, and the Wu army is approaching the city, His Majesty Liu Xiong is so suspicious that he will not dare to surrender easily."

Guo Chongyue's face changed slightly when he heard this, and he said in shock: "You intend to harm the person who sent the watch!"

Zhi Tingxiao raised a meaningful smile, his eyes gleaming with wisdom: "No, it's not about harming us, but about making them 'disappear' temporarily. This may encourage His Majesty to regain his trust in us and re-empower us, so that we can continue to fight until the end!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere between the two of them suddenly became solemn and subtle, as if an invisible storm was brewing.

Guo Chongyue nodded resolutely, his eyes gleaming with determination: "In this way, we still have a chance to save the Han Kingdom from dire straits!"

Zhi Tingxiao clenched his fists and said in a sonorous tone: "Since Brother Guo also has this intention, we will join hands and vow to pull the Han Kingdom back from the brink of danger and face the national crisis together!"

Their eyes met, as if invisible flames were dancing in each other's eyes, and then they bumped their fists together vigorously. This simple yet powerful action was the covenant between them that did not require any further words.

As military generals, they have unyielding blood running through their bones and are hawks who advocate war.

For them, surrendering to the Wu army that came from afar was tantamount to betrayal of the soldiers and abandonment of the territory of Southern Han.

In their hearts, making achievements, defending the country and resisting foreign aggression are the supreme honor and mission.

This desire, as hot as a raging fire, drives them to fight for the future of Southern Han and their own future at all costs.

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It was noon, the sun was scorching, and You Pushe Xiao Yi and Zhongshu Sheren Zhuo Weixiu, holding the surrender letter that carried the fate of the Lingnan Han Kingdom, slowly drove out of the city gate under the escort of a small team of elite soldiers and embarked on the journey to the Wu army camp.

Their goal was the sea of ​​tents dozens of miles away. However, only seven or eight miles away, a sudden change broke the peace. In the mountains and forests, hidden arrows were fired at the same time, like a dark cloud pressing down on the border, instantly defeating the escort team. The horses neighed in fear, and the knights fell to the ground one after another. In the dust, there was chaos.

"Ah, there's an ambush!" Cries of fear rang out one after another. Although some lives were saved, many people were injured after falling from the galloping horses, and there was grief everywhere.

"Who is it?"

"Could it be that the Wu army's scouts set an ambush in advance?" Doubt and panic spread among the team.

Just as everyone was panicking, a group of mysterious men wearing fang masks suddenly appeared. Holding fishing nets and ropes, they moved swiftly and ruthlessly, capturing the fifty escort soldiers and the two ministers negotiating peace. "Take them all away!" The leader was a military officer, Du Yuhou, who led three hundred elite soldiers. The ambush was carefully planned, and no one was missed. All the targets were captured.

Thus, Xiao Yi and Zhuo Weixiu, the two important officials who shouldered the future mission of the Lingnan Han Kingdom, were quietly taken away in a carefully planned ambush before they reached the Wu army camp, and disappeared on the road to peace.

What remains are only endless mysteries and unknown variables.

.........

Liu Xiong never imagined that the peace envoy he carefully sent not only failed to complete his mission, but was even kidnapped before he could meet the Wu army commander Su Chen. He has never been heard from since, as if he was silently swallowed up by the torrent of history.

History is often complicated because human hearts are complicated, which makes history complicated!

Liu Xiong waited anxiously in the royal garden for two whole days. As time passed, he became more and more uneasy. Finally, the news he was most reluctant to face came - the Wu army had begun to attack the city.

"The State of Wu is so determined that it refuses to accept my surrender. Are they trying to force me into a desperate situation and require me to fight to the death?" Liu Xiong was furious, his voice revealing endless indignation and unwillingness.

"Why? I have decided to submit to the State of Wu, why was I rejected like this!" His heart was full of confusion and puzzlement, and resentment towards the State of Wu arose spontaneously.

"Could it be that they are unwilling to let go even the envoys who come to negotiate peace, and are going to kill them as a sacrifice to the military flag?" Liu Xiong's heart was filled with fear and anger. He realized that he might have been forced into a desperate situation.

"Your Majesty, the Wu Kingdom is ambitious and has never thought of giving us a way to survive. I am willing to lead the three armies myself and defend the capital to the death." Zhi Tingxiao stepped forward with a firm gaze, expressing his loyalty and determination to the Emperor of Southern Han.

"I am also willing to put on armor and hold a spear, and fight the Wu army to the death, and never retreat!" Guo Chongyue followed closely behind, his voice sonorous and powerful, also expressing his determination to defend the country to the death.

Liu Xiong looked at the two loyal ministers and generals in front of him, and his heart was filled with endless emotion: "Strong winds reveal strong grass, and turbulent times reveal loyal ministers! In times of national crisis, General Zhi and General Guo, you are my loyal ministers. The safety of Prince Xing's Mansion and even the future of the entire Southern Han Dynasty are entrusted to you. The imperial guards in the city will be led by General Zhi, and the newly formed army will be commanded by General Guo. I hope you can work together to guard our capital!"

"Yes, sir!" Zhi Tingxiao and Guo Chongyue answered in unison, with determination gleaming in their eyes.

After receiving the order, they looked at each other. There was no need for further words, as they understood each other's intentions.

At this moment, the military power of Southern Han was completely in the hands of these two generals. They shouldered heavy responsibilities and equally enormous power, enough to even launch a mutiny and depose or enthrone the emperor.

Zhi Tingxiao and Guo Chongyue walked out of the royal garden and rushed all the way to the city gate. At this moment, the 100,000 Wu troops were like a dark cloud pressing down on the city, and the siege was like a cliff collapsing. It was frightening, but they had to face this critical moment of life and death.

"Brother Guo, this time we have an important mission. The rise and fall of the country depends on us. If we can save the Han Kingdom, you and I will leave a mark in history!" Zhi Tingxiao said in a firm tone, with an unyielding light in his eyes.

"That's right. We must defend Prince Xing's Palace. After this battle, we will be in charge of the important affairs of the court." Guo Chongyue was also full of confidence, and his voice revealed his unquestionable determination.

The two encouraged each other, and each other's eyes were filled with longing and confidence for the future.

Afterwards, they each went their separate ways. Zhi Tingxiao went to the camp of the Imperial Guards, while Guo Chongyue rushed to the garrison of the new army, preparing to deploy troops and organize defense.