On the official road leading to Yangcheng, the mighty Qin army was on its way.
When Qin and Xia fought, Xia was defeated and suffered great losses. As for Da Qin, the loss is not huge. In addition, some troops have been added before and after, and the Qin army's strength is still the same and its combat effectiveness is stronger.
The morale today is extremely strong.
The officers and soldiers of Da Qin were all high in fighting spirit and wanted to go to Anyi immediately.
When the Qin army was heading towards Yangcheng, Li Xi had already galloped towards the Qin army. When Li Xi was on his way, he discovered that Xia soldiers had returned on the official road.
When these Xia soldiers returned, they did not feel rushed, but seemed very calm. Some people even rushed together, talking and laughing.
This made Li Xi very curious.
In Li Xi's opinion, these Xia soldiers should be Xia soldiers who fled after Xia's defeat during the previous confrontation between Qin and Xia. The retreat of all of them should have been extremely hasty, even panicked.
However, no one does.
Many Xia soldiers Li Xi met were very calm.
Li Xi couldn't suppress his curiosity and stopped to ask. The final result he learned was that the Qin State released all the captive Xia State soldiers.
Da Qin released a total of 30,000 prisoners.
Even Lin Feng, a descendant of the Lin family who served the Qin State, promised everyone that once the Qin army invades the Xia State and destroys the Xia State, they will be exempted from corvee service and will be exempted from taxes this year and next year, so that the people can live a stable life.
After hearing this, Li Xi was shocked.
Qin Jun was too good at scheming, or in other words, Lin Feng was too good at scheming.
Taking the initiative to release prisoners, and also saying that they would be exempted from corvee and tax exemptions, this was extremely attractive to the local people. It turns out that the Xia Kingdom imposed excessive taxes and miscellaneous taxes, making people's lives difficult and destitute. All the people were already disappointed with the Xia Kingdom and were looking forward to good days.
Once the Qin Army's policy is publicized, it is conceivable that countless people will yearn for the Qin Kingdom.
It’s time for Great Qin to invade Xia Kingdom!
Li Xi also had such emotion in his heart.
Regardless of the combat effectiveness of the army, or the competition between the two countries' hearts and kings, Qin completely crushed Xia.
Qin State completely defeated Xia State.
Li Xi had no hesitation in his heart and had to surrender for Zeng Dazhao. He galloped all the way, and after running for another half an hour, he finally met the Qin army who was driving quickly. He went directly to the front of the army and reported his identity.
The news quickly reached Bai Cejun's ears.
Bai Cejun was also surprised that Sima Zeng Dazhao, the defender of Yangcheng Town, actually sent his staff to ask for an audience.
Bai Cejun immediately ordered someone to summon him.
Not long after, Li Xi came to Bai Cejun, bowed and saluted: "Li Xi, pay homage to Bai Cejun."
Bai Cejun nodded and said in a deep voice: "What is Zeng Dazhao's plan when he sends you here? Are you planning to cooperate inside and outside to destroy Murong Ba and others who have retreated to Yangcheng?"
"no!"
Li Xi shook his head.
He said seriously: "When the troops led by Murong Ba, Gong Lang and Mu Lingyun retreated to Yangcheng. At that time, Zeng Sima asked the three generals to lead their troops to stay in Yangcheng to resist Qin's massive attack. However, Murong Ba and the three of them I just replenished the food and grass, had a full stomach, and then marched away with the army, leaving Yangcheng behind."
"From beginning to end, we never talked about Yangcheng's defense or the arrangements for Yangcheng."
"Zeng Sima is willing to submit to Qin and allow the Qin army to enter Yangcheng."
After Li Xi finished speaking, he bowed again.
Bai Cejun smiled and said: "Those who understand current affairs are heroes. Zeng Dazhao is willing to submit to the Qin Dynasty. I appreciate it very much."
Li Xi said seriously: "Zeng Sima has always loved the people as his own children. His conditions are very simple. He hopes that when the Qin army enters Yangcheng, they will not commit any crimes and cannot rob the people. This is the most fundamental condition. If the Qin army wants to To plunder the people, Zeng Sima will definitely resist to the death."
Bai Cejun smiled and said: "Please rest assured about this. Even if you don't tell me, our troops of Great Qin will not do any harm when they enter the Xia Kingdom. Great Qin is a benevolent and righteous division, and it is the Xingyi division that attacks the unjust. You don't have to worry about this. "
When Lin Feng released the prisoners before, he mentioned the restraint of the soldiers to Bai Cejun.
This is a criterion for the Qin army.
The Qin army will not harm the innocent people in the area.
Li Xi said: "There is another thing that I still want to say, although Zeng Sima has never said it."
Bai Cejun asked: "What's the matter?"
Li Xi said: "Zeng Sima has never talked about his arrangements, but as his staff, I still want to ask. May I ask Bai Shuai, how do you plan to arrange for Zeng Sima after he brings Yangcheng to surrender?"
Bai Cejun didn't answer immediately.
He thought for a while and said: "If Zeng Dazhao's reputation in Yangcheng is as you said, he loves the people like a son and is considerate of the people, then the worst arrangement for Zeng Dazhao is to maintain his original position. If he is capable and responsible, He is an accomplished official and will definitely be promoted and appointed in the future."
"Either he can be assigned to serve as a governor in a local area, or he can be transferred to Da Qin as an official."
"This is my promise."
Li Xi cupped his hands and said, "In that case, I have no problem."
Bai Cejun said: "Let's go to Yangcheng with the army led by me."
"Here!"
Li Xi responded directly.
Bai Cejun arranged for someone to take Li Xi down. He looked at Lin Feng aside and said with a smile: "Lin Feng, I really didn't expect that. The generals of the Xia Kingdom, especially Murong Ba, Mu Lingyun, and Gong Lang are all veteran generals in the army. , they actually abandoned Yangcheng and retreated."
"I even thought that it would be more difficult to attack Yangcheng next."
"Unexpectedly, here in Yangcheng, Yangcheng's military commander Zeng Dazhao directly arranged for people to surrender."
"Everything is beyond my expectation."
Bai Cejun's tone was very relaxed.
In fact, he was quite happy, because the next trip to Yangcheng would be smooth sailing. If Yangcheng is successfully captured, Anyi will be just around the corner.
Lin Feng smiled and said: "Actually, the reason is not very complicated. Qi Feixiong, as the commander-in-chief of the military, was killed, the Xia army was defeated, and people's hearts were dispersed. Gong Lang, Mu Lingyun, Murong Ba and others were all frightened. You are so brave that you have no intention of continuing to fight us to the death."
"Furthermore, because the granary in the rear of Xia Kingdom was burned down and the food was gone, they thought that even if they defended Yangcheng, they would be without the support of food. Even if there is a strong city, they will definitely lose."
"That's why we evacuated immediately."
Lin Feng said seriously: "A war contest requires the cooperation of the right time, the right place, and the right people. The various corruptions in the Xia Kingdom are our right time, the right place, and the right people."
Bai Cejun smiled and said, "You are right."
Lin Feng continued: "We are about to arrive at Yangcheng. This is our first step towards overthrowing the Xia Kingdom. As Li Xi said, we made no mistakes in Qiu and successfully captured Yangcheng. This is like buying a horse bone with a thousand gold, which is the first step. This demonstration will let the people of Xia know that when we enter Xia, we will not invade the people or plunder the place."
"Even those who voluntarily submit to Great Qin will receive heavy rewards and be reused."
"Once the first step has been taken, we will follow the same pattern in the future siege of the city. With the current foundation of the Xia Kingdom, it cannot withstand our attack. Especially when we captured Yangcheng, we marched straight in and attacked An. If we go to Yi, it will be easy to destroy Anyi and seize the rest of Xia Kingdom."
Lin Feng was also a little excited and happy.
He had always wanted to go to Anyi for revenge.
Now, the opportunity has come.
Bai Cejun nodded and said: "I hope we can successfully seize the Xia Kingdom. As long as the Xia Kingdom is destroyed, my life will be worth it. When it comes to the ability to command troops, I am far behind the famous generals of our Great Qin Dynasty. However, everything It also depends on the opportunity, my opportunity is to destroy the Xia Kingdom."
Lin Feng chuckled and said: "You are so humble. In Da Qin, you are a well-deserved famous general."
Bai Cejun shook his head.
He didn't explain much. He thought that compared with many famous commanders in Da Qin, he was far inferior.
The army continued to go to Yangcheng.
In the afternoon, the army arrived at Yangcheng.
Zeng Dazhao took people directly out of the city to greet them. While waiting, he also met Xia soldiers returning from the front line. These Xia soldiers no longer serve as soldiers and must return to their respective places of origin.
Zeng Dazhao learned about it and learned that Lin Feng promised to exempt the Qin army from corvee service and taxes, and also gave the soldiers enough dry food to leave. He knew that the Qin Dynasty had won.
The Xia Kingdom has been in too much chaos these past years.
Countless chaos and rebellions caused the local people to lose their loyalty to the Xia Kingdom.
The people of Xia Kingdom also have peace of mind. Countless people hope to settle down and live a down-to-earth life. However, Li Chongfu didn't care about this, and even Li Chongfu kept taking drugs, but he just refused to die, causing Xia Kingdom to continue to be in ruins.
Da Qin’s slogan will definitely win the hearts and minds of the people.
This is the basis for people's stability.
Zeng Dazhao saw the army coming, especially at the front was a veteran general, who must be Bai Cejun, the commander of the Qin army.
Beside Bai Cejun, there was also Li Xi.
Zeng Dazhao took the initiative to step forward, bowed and said: "Zeng Dazhao, Sima of Yangcheng, led the Yangcheng garrison to welcome Da Qin into the city."
Bai Cejun nodded. Until now, he has never let down his guard at all. When the army enters the Xia Kingdom, his every move in the Xia Kingdom will be watched by countless people, and it is easy for someone to plot against him.
The arrangement of the army must be cautious.
Bai Cejun flicked his sleeves, and Xun Peng led an army first to take over the three thousand soldiers and horses under Zeng Dazhao. At the same time, he quickly took over the four gates of Yangcheng to ensure that Yangcheng was under control, and then Bai Cejun led his army into the city.
After the army entered the city, Bai Cejun learned about the situation in Yangcheng and was surprised to learn that there were nearly three million kilograms of grain in Yangcheng. Bai Cejun arranged for another investigation, and it was indeed as Li Xi said that Zeng Dazhao loved the people like a son and was considerate of the people.
After Bai Cejun's investigation was clear, he no longer had any worries and allowed Zeng Dazhao to continue to guard Yangcheng.
Subsequent adjustments will be arranged by Daqin.
Bai Cejun just led the troops to fight.
The three thousand soldiers and horses in Zeng Dazhao's hands were directly reorganized and were no longer under Zeng Dazhao's control.
Bai Cejun's army was stationed in Yangcheng, and the army was temporarily resting. As for the government affairs of Yangcheng, Zeng Dazhao was still responsible for it, and Bai Cejun did not care.
The military camp in the city and the Chinese army's tent.
Bai Cejun called Lin Feng, Xun Peng and Wang Lie to discuss the next strategy.
Bai Cejun said directly: "We are about to go to Anyi. There are still more than 400 miles to Anyi. There is no natural danger for the fortress, so it will be smoother. Now, should we go in a proper manner, or should we raid Anyi? This needs to be done. A strategy.”
He looked around.
There was scrutiny in his eyes.
Xun Peng's eyes were sharp and he said directly: "Commander, the general thinks that we should send a cavalry to attack Anyi first. At the same time, the army also followed the rapid march, quickly went to Anyi, and captured Anyi directly. As long as we hurry up. , we can capture Anyi in the shortest possible time."
Wang Lie said: "I think we should not be in a hurry, but should go slowly and slowly. We are not attacking the city, but we want to gain the hearts and minds of the people and truly establish a foothold in the Xia Kingdom, so a slow and steady attack is the most appropriate."
Bai Cejun nodded without expressing his position. He looked at Lin Feng and asked, "Lin Feng, what about you?"
Lin Feng said: "At this point in the Xia Kingdom's situation, there are only three options before Li Chong's Mansion. The first way is to gather soldiers from all walks of life to resist with Anyi as the center. This is Li Chong's Mansion's first choice."
"The second way is to send people to sue for peace once Xia's army cannot stop them. The third way is to surrender or flee if they really lose."
"According to this analysis, it is almost impossible for us to conquer Anyi next. After all, Anyi is strong and a large number of troops will gather near Anyi City. So my suggestion is to advance steadily."
"The key is not to advance steadily, but to increase the speed of the troops. When the nearby army comes to rescue, we can surround the point and provide reinforcements."
"With the help of Anyi, we continuously defeated the reinforcements of Xia State that came for reinforcements and consumed Xia State's military strength."
"That's my suggestion."
Lin Feng said: "The strategy is not complicated, please let Bai Shuai make the decision."
After hearing this, Bai Cejun thought for a while. He is not an indecisive person, and he is also decisive. He said directly: "Follow Lin Feng's strategy and encircle the point to call for reinforcements. Early tomorrow morning, we will continue to advance troops and advance steadily. Of course, we will first arrange sentinels to inquire about the situation around Anyi. So that we can gather around the spot and call for reinforcements.”
When Wang Lie and Xun Peng heard this, they said no more.
Once the decision has been made, there is no room for negotiation, all that is required is execution.
Time passed and it was early the next morning. Bai Cejun mobilized his army and left Yangcheng directly, then led the general army to continue on the road towards Anyi.
From here to Anyi, there is only less than four hundred miles left.
This is the final battle.
Bai Cejun also knew that this was not easy. On the one hand, Anyi was an imperial city and was extremely strong. On the other hand, Li Chongfu can mobilize countless soldiers and horses to gather to resist.
However, Bai Cejun has enough patience.
He just needs to follow the strategy and fight steadily, and the final victory will definitely belong to Great Qin.
