Fenghou

Chapter 1191 Rupture
It was getting brighter, and more than [-] prisoners of war were sitting on the ground, waiting for the Western Army to deal with them. They had no armor and weapons, and everyone was anxious.

Last night, the western army entered the city, yelling to surrender and not to kill. The soldiers guarding the city watched the wind and surrendered. Only more than [-] recalcitrant soldiers were beheaded, and the other soldiers knelt down and surrendered. Selected, although a bit late, but with a good attitude.

At this time, a cook came to deliver meals to the prisoners, each with a bowl of porridge, two steamed buns, and a piece of bacon in the porridge.

The prisoners of war ate porridge and gnawed steamed buns. This food was better than their usual food. At least the meat could be seen, and the steamed buns were soft and sweet. Gradually, the fear in their hearts gradually disappeared. would not kill them.

And the chef's words made everyone feel warm.

"Hurry up and eat! Don't think about it, you are Han people, not Jurchens, His Royal Highness King Yong still expects you to go home to farm and pay taxes!"

Although the cook speaks with a Guanzhong accent, everyone understands it, which makes everyone hopeful that they are Han people, and King Yong will not kill them.

The chief general Liu Qiong came quickly, and stood on a high place to speak to the prisoners of war all over the ground.

"I am in charge of Liu Qiong. Listen to all the surrendering brothers. Although you surrendered, it is not an honor. You are working for the Jurchens. His Royal Highness King Yong is benevolent and does not want to kill you. Let you go back." Township and family reunion, but there are three chapters of the agreement I want to explain.

First, if you want to get rid of the shame of working for the Jurchens and voluntarily join the Western Army, we welcome it and will not discriminate against you; second, when you go home, each of you will give you three buckets of rice and three hundred dollars for money. Anyone is allowed to plunder the people on the road. If they are caught by the military discipline soldiers, they will be killed immediately!Third, after returning to their hometown, they are not allowed to join the Jin army again. If they are captured again, they will not be forgiven. Whether it is voluntary or forced, the minimum punishment is to go to the mine to do hard labor for five years. "

Liu Qiong’s lecture made all the soldiers feel at ease. The next step is the registration process. Every soldier has to register, and then wait for the end of the Haizhou War. Of course, the waiting period is not to sit and eat, but to participate in the repair of the city wall and repair the pier , You can go home when the war is over.

At noon, two civil officials came to Donghai County. They were sent by Han Shizhong to understand the situation and test Liu Qiong's attitude.

Liu Qiong met two people in the military camp. One of them was surnamed Jiang and the other was surnamed Han. They both joined the military.

Liu Qiong basically didn't listen to what they wanted to say, but said straight to the point: "We are not interested in land Haizhou. Our goal is to take Donghai Island. Now that Donghai Island has been taken by us, please invite your ship." The team should evacuate as soon as possible, otherwise misunderstandings and conflicts will easily occur."

Joining the army surnamed Jiang said: "Our commander said that our fleet is only in the strait, and we promise not to go to Donghai Island. The two sides will not interfere with the river, just like we allow your fleet to sail across the Yangtze River."

The two soldiers are here to convey Han Shizhong's attitude. They will not go to the island, but they will not evacuate. I hope that both sides will live in peace. If the Western Army can't tolerate them, then they can't tolerate the Western Army's merchant fleet on the Yangtze River. .

Liu Qiong's complexion changed, and just as he was about to explode, Tang Qian hurriedly pulled Liu Qiong aside, and said in a low voice: "Han Shizhong is also afraid that he will not be able to explain to the court. In fact, there is no need to rush them away. As long as we limit the time and the region, why not?" I'm going to have an interview with Han Shizhong."

Liu Qiong shook her head, "You can't go, it will be troublesome if you are detained by them, let Wang Sima talk to them."

Liu Qiong has a violent temper, but Tang Qian is very calm and rational, so Chen Qingcai has been pairing the two of them so that Tang Qian's reason can suppress Liu Qiong's temper.

Liu Qiong also realized that this matter should not be too tough, the two sides can negotiate, and it is not too late to act if the negotiation fails.

Sima Wang Fu came to Han Shizhong's main ship, bowed and saluted, "Under the command of Liu Du, Sima Wang Fu, see Marshal Han!"

"It turned out to be Sima Wang, please go to the warehouse and discuss it in detail!"

Han Shizhong invited Wang Fu to the main warehouse, and the two sat down as guests and hosts. Wang Fu bowed and said, "Liu Dutong hopes that the two sides can clearly define the boundaries, so as to avoid misunderstandings and unnecessary conflicts. First of all, we are following the order of King Yong. It is not within the scope of our mission to come here to seize Donghai Island and attack Haizhou land, and I hope Han Shuai can clarify the mission and scope!"

Han Shizhong was a little embarrassed. Although the other party stated their tasks and goals frankly, it was unknown how true and credible this frankness was.

He pondered for a while and said: "The task of our navy is to assist the main force in capturing Haizhou, including Donghai Island. We originally wanted to capture the land of Haizhou first, and then seize Donghai Island. Unexpectedly, your army took the lead. Since you have already I will not compete with you to seize Donghai Island, both sides are Song armies, there is no need to fight in the same room, now my task is shifting to land, and I will do my best to assist the main army's actions, and will not set foot in Donghai Island anymore."

"It's best if this is the case. Both sides are unwilling to have conflicts. Liu Dutong hopes to establish a charter, especially the channel of the strait. Both sides will go to one side and not interfere with each other!"

Han Shizhong was stunned, "Are you going to enter the strait too?"

"Of course, we need to transport a large amount of grain and grass materials, and we need a dock. Isn't this normal?"

"But you can take advantage of Buffalo Bay to the north, can't you?"

Wang Fu shook his head, "The distance between Buffalo Bay and Donghai County is ten miles, and the road is very bumpy, making it difficult for carts to walk. The distance from Haixia Wharf to Donghai County is less than one mile. Of course, the cargo is unloaded from Haixia Wharf. Han Shuai also knows about our requirements. Not too much."

Han Shizhong laughed dryly and said, "I know that your request is not excessive. I'm just worried that the channel in the strait is narrow. If there is a conflict between the two parties over the use of the channel, it would be a pity!"

"So to demarcate the boundary, the three-mile-wide waterway can be completely divided into two, and the two sides go their own waterways without affecting each other."

Han Shizhong's face was as gloomy as water. The opponent occupied Donghai Island, almost occupying the entire waterway of Haizhou. He occupied the strait first. This is his own territory. The opponent will force him to give up half of his fleet. Forced into a mile-long water channel, so aggrieved, how can he explain to his subordinates?

"The bay is too narrow and conflicts are prone to occur. Please, Liu Dutong, be more realistic and use Buffalo Bay to unload cargo. This will be fair to both parties!"

"Is this Han Shuai's final decision?"

Han Shizhong nodded, "I'll let you do Donghai Island, but the bay is where I station my troops. I hope you don't get involved. I also hope that both sides will be safe!"

"I understand, I will report to Dutong and leave!"

Wang Fu got up to leave, Han Shizhong watched him leave coldly, and when Wang Fu got off the boat and went to Donghai County Wharf, Han Shizhong immediately ordered: "Order the whole army to enter the state of combat readiness!"

(End of this chapter)