The Emperor Shun Zhishi

Chapter 70
While Shun was withdrawing from Pingyang, Danzhu and Queli were stationed at a ferry on the north bank of the Yellow River, saying that they wanted to gather the red cavalry soldiers stationed along the coast, but more often they were resting and taking a wait-and-see attitude.

"Why did Chonghua withdraw from Pingyang City, abandoning the people and nobles of Pingyang?"

Hearing the news from the spies, Danzhu was puzzled, wondering what Shun's purpose was for doing this.

"Obviously, I told Gonggong and Huandou to lead the soldiers from Xixi and Beidi to attack Huaxia respectively. Chonghua got the news and was worried that Pingyang would be besieged, and the reinforcements from all walks of life were too late. He was afraid that Pingyang would become a The turtle in the urn, of course, has to evacuate."

"It makes sense," Dan Zhu nodded, praising Que Li's analysis was correct, "Since Chonghua withdrew from Pingyang City and abandoned the people of Pingyang, how about we enter Pingyang City after he left to protect the people and drive back the San Miao, Isn't this buying people's hearts and winning military exploits?"

"Haha, husband, you are really petty," Que Li couldn't help laughing contemptuously when he heard Dan Zhu's words, "If that's the case, the big thing is over."

"Oh, what do you mean by that?"

"Although my husband entered Pingyang City, repulsed the three seedlings, and defended the people in the city and Emperor Yao, it is a great achievement, but this is only a small victory. At most, Emperor Yao will give you some fiefdoms, but you still cannot regent China, let alone inherit Emperor Yao's rule. And Shun’s main force is still there. Don’t forget, the purpose of us attracting seedlings to attack Xia is to consume Chonghua’s troops and get rid of officials who are loyal to Chonghua. The prestige of China is naturally unmatched by your husband, even if Emperor Yao does not let you inherit the great power, you control the military power in the world, do you want to listen to Emperor Yao?"

Danzhu was overjoyed when he heard the words, but it made him feel a little uncomfortable for him to rebel against Emperor Yao.

"This plan is very good, but you must not hurt the father."

"Of course, but if Emperor Yao is stubborn and insists on allowing Shun to inherit the throne, then the sword will not have eyes."

After this analysis, Queli asked Danzhu to stay put and wait for the opportunity.She sent San Zuwu to tell You Miao that he should not attack Pingyang, but go after Shun's main force.He also sent Sanzuwu to tell the nobles in Pingyang that if they follow Shun to retreat, they will be chased by Sanmiao along the way. It is better to stick to Pingyang and wait for Danzhu's triumphant return.

Que Li's strategy divided the forces in Pingyang City, and Shun also found that the nobles who had shouted to retreat at the beginning were unwilling to leave with the army.Shun ordered the army in the city to gather at the north gate within twelve hours.But apart from Shun's immediate team, few others attended.

"Didn't Shaohao and Dihong say they were going to evacuate? Why didn't any of them join the evacuation team?"

Shun was very surprised to see that the [-] troops at the north gate were all his direct soldiers and horses, and there were no nobles and tribesmen.Dong didn't know and was very puzzled, but Houji laughed and said:

"It is estimated that many of them are also reluctant to part with Pingyang's foundation."

"But aren't they afraid that San Miao will take down Pingyang and massacre the city?"

Shun's question made everyone feel puzzled. It was these nobles who wanted to move the capital at first, but now they want to evacuate and they are unwilling to leave.Even Shun himself hesitated whether to retreat.Because once they retreat, Pingyang City will be empty of troops, with less than 1000 people defending the city. Emperor Yao, the Queen, Nvying, and Ehuang all stay in the city.

Four hours before the deadline for the retreat, Shun brought Ehuang and Nvying to meet Emperor Yao in the Qinglong Hall and told him the details and reasons for the withdrawal of the main force.

"I think that although Pingyang is the capital of the Tang Dynasty, the situation is urgent now. In order to avoid the encirclement of Xirong, Beidi and Sanmiao, we should evacuate Pingyang and preserve our forces. When we join up with reinforcements from all walks of life, we will enter Pingyang City at that time. Now If we stick to it, we will only die. I implore Emperor Yao and the Queen to retreat with us."

Emperor Yao frowned, remained silent for a long time, and shook his head.

"The widow is already in her 70s. Since she ruled China, she has fought more than [-] battles, big and small, and China is what it is today. When the widow ruled China, Pingyang was never occupied by barbarians. It has not been in the past, it will not be in the present, and it will not be in the future. ..."

Emperor Yao paused because he thought that Pingyang might be occupied by barbarians this time.

"Even if it is occupied by the barbarians, I vowed to live and die with Pingyang. But I still think that retreat is the best policy, Chonghua, you can go with peace of mind, don't think of me."

After Emperor Yao finished speaking, the Queen also swore to be with Pingyang City, and then Nvying and Ehuang decided to stay in Pingyang because they had children to take care of and were worried that leading troops to fight would drag Shun down.

Shun originally wanted Emperor Yao to retreat with him, but under his persuasion, not only Emperor Yao and the Empress, but also Ehuang and Nvying would not leave, and Shun withdrew from Pingyang in order to preserve his strength. Like running away.

"Husband, I know what you are thinking. Don't think about us. Evacuating Pingyang is to preserve our strength. Instead of dying in the city with everyone, why don't we stick around and wait for your rescue."

Seeing Nvying's tragic words, Shun couldn't help crying. At this time, Xizhong walked into the Azure Dragon Hall.

"Emperor, Your Majesty, retreat is good or bad, wait for me to count."

Xi Zhong took out an iron gossip and two bamboo sticks from his pocket, and threw them on the ground.Xi Zhong looked at the hexagrams displayed on the bamboo stick, concentrating on thinking, first frowning, then smiling.

"What hexagram?" Emperor Yao asked curiously.

"Congratulations, Dijun, this is the Tai hexagram. Small things lead to big things, auspicious and heng. This line means that small gains are big, auspicious. That is to say, retreat is the right choice. There is a little trouble, but there will be no big troubles." Obstacles. There is no level, no lameness, no return, no blame for hardships, no sympathy, and good food. This line means that although the road is difficult, it will eventually lead to a smooth road. This means that although China is now Dangerous, but it will eventually turn the corner. The city will be restored to the gods, do not use teachers, tell your life from the town, and be stingy. Even if the city is broken, you don’t need to use soldiers, and the city will recover. Judging from the hexagrams, Pingyang City will experience some ups and downs , but you will be fine in the end. As for Your Majesty, I am a little worried..."

Hearing Xi Zhong's words, everyone couldn't help but look at him in surprise.

"It's okay to say it, Commander-in-Chief."

"This hexagram is the Tai hexagram, and it has the meaning of whether it is extremely prosperous or not. But the minister also saw that the emperor will encounter a little tribulation, and even kill him. Although my China will eventually prosper and prosper, but the emperor's misfortune and fortune, this is a secret. I don’t dare to speculate, I can only speculate that the most dangerous place is in Yushan.”

Shun is an open-minded person. Although he believed in Xi Zhong's ability, Shun didn't care too much about how human power can change the destiny.Nvying and Ehuang urged Shun to take it seriously and stay away from Mount Yu, and Shun agreed.

After Xi Zhong's hexagram, knowing that Pingyang's future is safe, Shun's confidence increased greatly. The next day, he led the five divisions and [-] Pingyang defenders, left Pingyang, and marched east.Shun's goal was to go all the way east, make peace with Danzhu along the Yellow River, go to Guirui to collect the guarding soldiers of Guirui, and go to Longshan to get the support of Dongyi's various ministries. Kill back to Pingyang again.

(End of this chapter)