The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 520 Prisoner of War

July 29.I was accompanied by Yuan Ji, Fang Ling and others, as well as two hundred personal guards.Came to the former Mongolian military camp at the foot of Lumen Mountain.Since Kublai Khan withdrew his troops.This became a concentration camp for our army to hold prisoners of war.The entire concentration camp was divided into two camps, East and West.in.The prisoners in Dongying were Mongolian and Semu people from the Western Regions.The detainees in Xiying were Han prisoners of war in the Yuan army.

Enter the camp.Under the leadership of the guard general.I went directly to the largest barracks in the West Camp.

Maybe it's because my dragon robe is so conspicuous.As soon as I entered, it attracted countless eyes.I looked around blankly.Most of these gazes are full of fear and numbness.When seeing me.There was an obvious look of curiosity again.

The northern Han people who have experienced more than 100 years of alien rule.Although there is no shortage of unyielding people like Zhang Shijie and He Quchen.But most people's sense of belonging to the Song Dynasty has faded a lot.

The barracks are big.But there are many prisoners of war inside.It looks very crowded.The smell is also extremely bad.These prisoners of war were sitting or lying staggeringly.Even seeing me, the emperor of the Song Dynasty.No one stood up either.

The general of the defending army who accompanied me shouted angrily: "The emperor is here. I don't want to bow down."

but.Nothing seems to work.These prisoners of war still did not get up.

I reached out to stop the general's next move - whip.He said calmly, "Do you want to go home?"

"Go home." The eyes of the prisoners told me.think.They want very much.

The Yuan Dynasty is also good.No matter the Song Dynasty.That seems to be the case.But home is the eternal concern in everyone's heart.

After a moment of silence.Finally, a voice came from one of the innermost corners: "Yes. I want to go home." Although I couldn't see who said it.But you can hear it.And can hear it.The age of the speaker is not considered old.

"It's not impossible to go home. You just need to answer a few questions from me." I looked towards the corner where the voice came from.Said to the man in a peaceful voice. "I am Han. So are you. You come and tell me. Why did you join the Mongolian army? Help foreigners attack us Han."

The voice paused slightly.It seems to have thought about it.Then he stammered and said: "This. This. The emperor. I have a poor family. I only joined the army. It was just to have a full meal. As for others, I didn't think too much about it."

"En. I heard you. The speaker. Come over here. I'll let you go home in a while." I pointed to the left side of the door.continue. "Who else. Who wants to go home."

There is a leader.There will be a second one.The third.

"Your Majesty, the little one also wants to go home." The person who spoke was not far from my eyes.So I can see clearly.I saw this person stood up and said. "Your Majesty, although the younger one is Han, since he was born out of his mother's womb, he only knew that the people in power are Mongolians. There are no other males in the younger family, so he was forced to join the army. After joining the army, he had to obey the orders of his superiors. Fight No war. Who to fight with. It’s not a trivial matter.”

1234 AD.Mongolia destroyed gold.The land in the north belongs to Mongolia.The second speaker was not very old.About 20 years old.When he was born, his hometown was already under the rule of the Mongols.

"Okay. You stand over there too."

The person who just spoke didn't know whether it was a blessing or a disaster.Nothing could be discerned from my demeanor.Bite the bullet and walked over.Standing with the first person to speak.

The third person who got up to speak clearly knew the person just now.He bowed to me and said, "Your Majesty, what brother Li said just now is right. After the young one was born, he only knew that he was from Mongolia. He joined the army only for food and clothing."

I said lightly: "You also stand over."

"Yes. Your Majesty."

Except for these three people speaking out.There was another silence in the barracks.

"Since you don't speak a word, let's stop here today. Think about it. I'll come back tomorrow." I paused. "Come here. Change clothes for these three people. Let them have a full meal. And give street signs and money. After eating, you can leave on your own."

The defender general said "yes".He asked people to leave with the three of them.

Get out of the barracks.Fang Ling said: "Brother, are you going to Dongying to visit?"

"not going."

When passing through Dongying.Jiang Wanzai asked: "Your Majesty, how to deal with these Mongolian captives."

"The city walls of the two cities of Xiangfan are seriously damaged. Let them go to labor reform."

"Reform through labor." Fang Ling said in a daze. "What's the meaning."

"Ah. Hehe. These Mongolian soldiers can't waste our food in vain." I smiled. "Let them do coolies first. We'll talk about the rest later."

Jiang Wanzai then asked, "What if the Mongols don't follow?"

I snorted coldly and said, "Kill without mercy."

the next day.I came to Lumen Mountain again.Just arrived at the door.I saw the prisoner of war surnamed Li yesterday wandering outside the door.

"Hey. Why hasn't this person left yet?" I said to myself.

Zhang Quan said: "Your Majesty, the last general will go and ask."

"kindness."

After a while.Zhang Quanyi came back and said: "Your Majesty. The man said that he had a few fellow villagers who were also imprisoned inside. He wanted to go home with them."

"Really. I know. Leave him alone. Let's go."

I went into the same barracks as yesterday.This time all the prisoners of war stood up.One of the captives who looked like a scholar stepped forward.He bowed to me and said: "Your Majesty. The younger one used to be a gentleman from the Shushu School. His name is Lu Da. He was recommended by everyone. As a representative of this family, he will answer to the Emperor."

"Ruda. Lu Zhishen." I smiled to myself.road. "Then tell me."

"Your Majesty. Since the Jin people invaded more than 100 years ago, the ancestors of Xiaoer and others were forced to become people of the Jin Kingdom. More than 30 years ago, the Mongols drove away the Jin people. Xiaoer and others were forced to become people of the Mongolian Kingdom. Of course. Xiao and others are Han Chinese. This is beyond doubt. Please look, the emperor. The people in the room are all black-eyed and black-haired. After everyone was born, I only learned from my parents. My ancestors were all from the Song Dynasty. Because of the war, I became a person of another country. When it comes to the younger generation, since birth, the Mongols ruled. Therefore, all who joined the Mongolian army. The emperor, the younger ones, etc. are mostly for the sake of making a living. Eat. As for fighting the emperor, you can't do it. Please forgive me."

"Ruda. Can you represent everyone in this room?"

"Go back to the emperor. The younger ones are fine."

"That's good. I'll ask you again. In the north. What is the status of your Han people?"

Lu Da said: "Your Majesty, most of the Han people, including those from the original Jin Kingdom, are of very low status. Although the government didn't say it clearly, everyone knows it in their hearts. In Mongolia, the Mongolians are the upper class. Semu people from the Western Regions They are regarded as the middle class. The Han Chinese are classified as the lower class.”

"I have been to the north before. I know that the status of the Han people in the north is low. Life is very difficult. If you have a dispute with the Mongols, no matter whether it is reasonable or not, you can only admit defeat. Have you ever thought about it? What is the reason?"

Lu Da sighed and said, "Your Majesty, it's not because the people in power are all Mongols."

"That's right. Have you ever thought about it? Get up and overthrow the Mongol rule." I said with a serious expression. "Are you willing to be ruled by a foreign race and live the life of inferior people? Could it be that the Han people in the north have lost their blood?"

"This..." Lu Da was speechless for a while.

A dark-faced man standing next to Lu Da interjected: "Your Majesty, little Wu Liu. He has never been to school. Naturally, he is not as educated as Brother Lu. However, my ancestors are all Han people with backbone. 70 years ago The little ancestors once fled the Kingdom of Jin. They intended to return to the south. But they were stopped by the defenders at the border. Because the ancestors had no money to deal with them. They suspected that the ancestors were the secret agents of the Kingdom of Jin. They were determined not to let the ancestors enter the country. 30 years ago The little grandfather couldn't bear the bullying of the Mongols. He went south again. He was discovered by the Mongolian army near the border. So, the grandfather ran south. He asked the defenders on the opposite side for help, but no one paid any attention. Finally, he died under the arrows of the Mongols. Next. After that, my father broke his heart to go to the South. Your Majesty, it’s not that he’s a little bloodless. It’s just that. It’s just..."

The man named Wu Liu seemed a little excited.But in the end, he still didn't express his meaning.But it is obviously dissatisfied with Song Ting in the south.

I nod.He smiled and said, "Wu Liu. I'm proud of having a bloody man like your ancestor among my Han people. Luda, Wu Liu. How long have you been in the Mongolian Army?"

Lu Da said: "Your Majesty, the younger one has been in the military for five years. This brother Wu has also been in the army for six years."

"Then you are all veterans. Let me ask you. How is the current Song Army different from the Song Army in the past?"

Lu Da said: "Your Majesty, I think so. The Song Army in the past was afraid of us. Now the Song Army is not even afraid of the Mongolian Army."

"That's right." I suddenly raised my voice. "I am the emperor of the Song Dynasty. I am the emperor of the Han people. All the Han people in the world are my people. The Han people in the south are. So are the Han people in the north. The shame of Jingkang a hundred years ago. I must snow. I will definitely snow .This is not my falsehood. You all participated in the Battle of Guanzitan a few days ago. Our victory came from two aspects. One is firearms. I think none of you will object to this. The second is the current Song Army It is completely different from the Song Army in the past. When you rushed to my camp, the firearms were unable to shoot for a while. At this time, the fighting spirit and combat effectiveness shown by our army are not weaker than yours. Even Mongolian cowardice is inferior to I defeated the captive army. With such a foundation, I believe in it. Recovering the north. Returning my rivers and mountains is no longer just empty words. It actually exists. You say it. Isn’t it.”

Lu Da replied: "I can't be sure about the small ones, but there is one thing. The emperor's firearms are indeed not something the Mongolian army can resist."