Han Shizu

Chapter 1024 The prince rewarded the army, the deadline has come

Li Gu gave Li Yu three days to consider the matter of surrender, even for such a major event as the surrender of Jinling, it is considered sufficient, but it is very difficult to really make a decision.Perhaps it is precisely because of these three days that Li Yu was given the opportunity to procrastinate and hesitate. He was still in the deep palace without saying a word, as if he wanted to use up the last grace period.

It is also ridiculous to say that since the Han army knocked on the pass, Li Yu has not yet climbed to the top of Jinling city. He has a look at the Han master and knows what kind of battle this army is about to destroy his country and let him be the king of subjugation. momentum.

In fact, even the army still guarding Jinling did not go to condolences or rewards, let alone comfort and encourage the people.Facing the crisis of national subjugation, Li Yu had in fact chosen to give up and guard Miyagi, waiting for the arrival of the last moment.

Of course, during these three days, Li Yu didn't move, and there were always people who were active.In Jinling City, some people led by Chen Qiao are still actively running around, mobilizing personnel and materials, and making difficult preparations for defense. This is a very small number of people who have a passion, grateful for their kindness, and still have a glimmer of hope for Jiangnan and thoughts.

In contrast, Zhong Mo and his gang did not make any major moves, they just spread some rumors, aggravated the panic in the city, scattered people, and promoted the benefits of surrender.There are not many people in this force, but there are many people inspired by them, and the repercussions have been great. The army's will to resist continues to decline, and the people of Jinling are eager to avoid the war for safety.

This is a snake hitting seven inches. Chen Qiao and others can't even do anything to Zhong Mo's party who is nakedly clamoring to surrender. How can they have the ability to change the direction of the people?We can only struggle in vain in the tide of historical trends.

Most of the Jiangnan bureaucrats chose to be silent, watching Li Yu silently, and waiting for the city to be broken in silence. Although the destruction of the Jiangnan country will directly damage their interests, most people still have a sense of survival and destruction. basic understanding.If you surrender, the result may be unpredictable, but if you resist, the future will definitely end badly!

In Jinling City, when there were various personnel and disturbances, outside Jinling City, the Han army's preparations for war were carried out in an orderly manner and carried out to the end.During this period, the biggest thing that happened was to use the crown prince Liu Yang and the eldest son Liu Xu as the court's envoys to come to the front of the Jinling army to reward the army.

A reward for the army made the troops in the camp happy and their morale high.Emperor Liu's intention was not only to continue to train the prince and increase his prestige and qualifications, but also to express to the people in the south of the Yangtze River the importance and concern of the imperial court for them, and to prepare for their subsequent acceptance and governance.

At the same time, it also brought some pressure to Li Gu. Perhaps it was the successive victories. The Pingnan War progressed too smoothly, but accelerated the consumption of the emperor's patience. He wanted to erase these independent countries in Jiangnan from the map and replace them with big men. The color of these separatist regimes that have been separated from the center for half a century will be completely wiped out.

The 200th was the last day of the deadline that Li Gu gave Li Yu. After thinking hard for a long time, he also listened to a lot of suggestions. Even if he had a bias in his heart, Li Yu still couldn't make up his mind.In the afternoon of that day, Zhong Mo was summoned to the palace for a discussion, and soon after, Zhong Mo was ordered to prepare more than [-] carts of wine, food, and vegetables, and went out of the city to reward the army.And Zhong Mo's task was to ask the Han army for a few more days of grace.

In the handsome tent, Zhong Mozhi was warmly received.The seat arrangement is quite interesting. Li Gu sat with Liu Yang, followed by Liu Xu and Shi Shouxin. Originally, Li Gu wanted Liu Yang to be the chief seat, but Liu Yang strongly resigned, saying that Li Gu was both a generalissimo and a Elder, the prince is so humble, Li Gu didn't dare to be arrogant, saying that Liu Yang is both the prince and the court envoy, so he should be on the throne.The old and the young resigned modestly for a few rounds, and Liu Xu gave a suggestion to let them sit in the same case.

In addition, there were senior generals such as Zhao Yanjin and Zhang Yongde. The reception of such a standard was enough to give Zhong Mo face. Of course, it was not just because of his status as an envoy of Jinling.

After several years of training in the center of the imperial court, although Liu Yang is still young, he has cultivated his bearing, and he will not be stage fright in such a scene.Before leaving, Emperor Liu taught him that he should not interfere in the affairs of marching and fighting, and he should not talk too much, but as the crown prince, he should not lose the dignity of the royal family and the bearing of the Tian family.

The atmosphere in the tent is quite harmonious, although there are few people who have close acquaintances, but they are here for the crown prince, so it doesn't matter if the atmosphere is too rigid.Regarding Zhong Mo, Liu Yang had a very kind attitude, and smiled at him and said: "Before coming, Your Majesty once told me that Zhong Gong is a loyal minister of the great Han. Enemy camp, dedicated dedication, it has been a full ten years, although there is no outstanding achievement, but there is a profound contribution, it should be highly commended!"

"I came here from Zhaonan, and I use this cup as a token of admiration for Duke Zhong for ten years!" Liu Yang raised his glass and said to Zhong Mo.

Hearing the prince's words, no matter what he thought in his heart, the reaction on his face was very violent. He stood up, spilled all the wine in the glass, bowed to Liu Yang, and Zhong Mo was moved: "Your Majesty is so concerned about it, what an honor it is for me? I have no other ambitions, but do my best to repay Your Majesty and be loyal to the country!"

"If you can take Jinling without using swords and blood this time, Duke Zhong will be able to do a lot of credit!" Liu Yang said.

"His Royal Highness, the crown prince has congratulated you!" In front of the full account of General Pingnan, Zhong Mo did not dare to be arrogant, and hurriedly said modestly: "With Grand Marshal Li Gong and all the generals here, how dare Zhong Mo talk about merit? It's all about the advantage of tongue!"

"Zhong Shangshu's three-inch tongue is worth tens of thousands of soldiers!" Li Gu also smiled, expressing his kindness to Zhong Mo.

Shi Shouxin also said: "If Shangshu Zhong didn't tell us about the situation in the city, how could our army be able to fully understand the truth. This will break the city and save a lot of trouble!"

"Don't dare to do it! Don't dare to do it!" Although there was a smile on the corner of his mouth, Zhong Mo kept his posture very low. He didn't dare to make any high-profile in front of these people in the handsome tent.

After drinking a few glasses of wine and socializing for a while, Zhong Mo took the initiative to say: "May I ask His Royal Highness and the Grand Marshal, are they sure about launching an attack on Jinling tomorrow?"

When it came to business, the atmosphere in the tent became a little calmer, Li Gu looked at Liu Yang, Liu Yang didn't speak, but bowed his hands to Li Gu to signal.Seeing this, Li Gu looked at Zhong Mo, his voice was old but extremely firm and firm: "The preparations for the offensive have been completed, if Jinling does not surrender, then tomorrow, the army will attack as usual without any delay!
Zhong Shangshu can repay the Jiangnan Lord, he still has one night to think about it, don't have any other extravagant hopes, surrender is his only way out.His Royal Highness is here by imperial edict, as long as he voluntarily surrenders, he will be safe.If the army breaks through the city, all the consequences and responsibilities will be borne by him! "

Hearing this, Zhong Mo woke up slightly from alcohol, stood up and said respectfully: "I understand now! I must tell the sovereign to urge him to surrender!"

When Zhong Mo returned to Jinling to return to Li Yu, it was already dark. Before entering the palace, Zhong Mo even washed his face in cold water to keep himself in a sober posture and persuade him.At this time, for persuading Li Yu to surrender, he also had an extra idea of ​​protecting the city and reducing the losses of the people.

On the other hand, it is also a friendship for Li Yu. Although it is difficult to understand the ambivalence of a subjugated king, there is a big difference between surrendering before breaking the city or surrendering after breaking the city.Zhong Mo saw this very clearly, and this meaning was also revealed in Li Gu's words.

"Han army, why don't you even want to extend the time limit for three or two days?" In Chengxin Hall, Li Yu stood up directly, with a bit of resentment in his tone.

After this period of time, the young king has been under great pressure, especially psychological pressure, and the stubble on his lips has grown thicker.

"If the lord of the country has the intention of surrendering and surrendering, why do we need three or two more days?" Zhong Mo asked rhetorically.

Hearing this, Li Yu stopped talking.

Seeing the young king's depressive temperament became more and more obvious, Zhong Mo felt a little unbearable, opened his mouth, and said solemnly: "Master, the army is approaching the city now, and the situation is irreversible. If you want to protect Li's safety, Please make a decision early and don't hesitate any longer.

Otherwise, if the imperial court is offended, I am afraid that the jade will be broken in the end.The lord should know that Nanping, Mengshu and Hunan, Nanping voluntarily surrendered, and returned to the court to be king and enjoy wealth, which has been passed down to one generation; Lack; Hunan's militarism and resistance to the imperial court, Zhou's mother and son are still coarse linen clothes, working in the garden of the Han Palace.

The same is coming, the gap between them, I hope the king will save it! "

After Zhong Mo's words fell, Li Yu's face finally changed, and there was a hint of panic in his eyes.After hesitating for a while, Li Yu said: "I want to ask the opinions of the clan brothers again."

Li Yu can't have the final say on things like surrender. Let's decide together about the family.

(End of this chapter)