On the official road leading to Anyi, the Qin army was resting in place.
It was now noon, and the army stopped to rest and eat dry food. After all, at noon, you have to prepare hot food on the spot, which is extremely time-consuming. Only in the evening, when the army stopped to rest and rest, would they bury pots to make rice and prepare meals.
The soldiers ate dry food and took the time to rest.
Lin Feng also sat down to rest. Not far from Lin Feng, Bai Cejun, Xun Peng, Wang Lie and others were there.
They all know that it is difficult to attack Anyi. It is a strong city and has a large number of troops, so it is difficult to deal with it, so they can only slowly encircle the area and recruit reinforcements, consuming Xia's strength.
Bai Cejun said sternly: "Lin Feng, according to the news from Heibingtai, the number of troops gathered in Anyi is now less than 10,000. Moreover, reinforcements are coming from nearby Anyi sporadically. We need to encircle the area for reinforcements. It’s just that Li Chong’s Mansion is such a waste, and it hasn’t mobilized local forces yet.”
Lin Feng smiled and said: "Shuai Bai, Li Chongfu issued the edict of King Qin, and there will definitely be a large number of troops coming. There is no need to worry about this. Of course, the fewer people King Qin has, the more ordinary the strength of the Xia Kingdom is. We want to attack An It will be easier to attack Anyi. If people come, surround the place and call for reinforcements. If no people come, attack Anyi directly. Whether people come or not, we have the advantage."
"That's true."
Bai Cejun smiled.
With the combat effectiveness of Xia's army, if the Qin army encounters Xia's army, Bai Ce's army is fully confident of defeating the opponent head-on.
So, he was very relaxed.
Xun Peng said seriously: "Master Lin, do you think Jin in the south and Qi in the east will send troops?"
Lin Feng smiled slightly and said: "General Xun, if you were the emperor of Jin or the emperor of Qi, and you learned that Xia was stunned by Qin and that Xia was about to collapse, would you sit back and ignore it? ?”
Xun Peng said: "If it were me, I would definitely take action. I have to eat the meat in front of me."
Lin Feng shrugged and said: "Yes, that's the truth. If you don't eat the meat in front of you, you won't eat it for free. If Xia State is going to be destroyed, Qi State and Jin State will send troops. Don't worry about this. There will be news Come."
After the words fell, Ying Wu hurried over.
He has always been with the army, and Yingwu is responsible for all external contacts. Now that the army is advancing steadily, Bai Cejun, Lin Feng and others are relaxed, but Winning Five is the busiest.
A lot of news passes through his hands every day.
Yingwu bowed to Bai Ce's army and said, "Commander Bai, news has just been sent back from Heibingtai. The Jin State in the south has sent Shi Yu as commander, leading 80,000 Jin troops to attack the south of Xia State. Dongfang Qi The state also sent General Yan Fei with an army of 80,000 to attack Taishan County of Xia State. Jin and Qi have already intervened."
"well……"
Bai Cejun sighed after hearing this.
Xun Peng said unexpectedly: "Shuai Bai, the intervention of Qi and Jin is a good thing for us. Why are you sighing? With the strength of Jin and Qi, if we want to destroy Xia, it is absolutely foolproof and will never give birth to a child." misfortune."
Bai Cejun glared at Xun Peng and scolded: "It's a good thing."
Xun Peng's cheeks twitched and he said doubtfully: "Shuai Bai, I don't understand if you just curse."
Bai Cejun turned his eyes, looked directly at Lin Feng, and asked: "Lin Feng, why do you think I sigh?"
Lin Feng smiled and said: "The reason why Bai Shuai sighed is probably because of this battle. In fact, our Qin State alone is enough to destroy the Xia State, without the intervention of the Jin State and Qi State. Once the two countries intervene, Qin State will get it The benefits will be less.”
"However, this cannot be stopped."
"Once Jin and Qi are blocked, the two countries may turn against us, which will not be conducive to Qin's seizure of Xia."
Lin Feng smiled and said: "Generally speaking, that's it."
"Of course!"
Bai Cejun stroked his beard and nodded, and said in a deep voice: "Xun Peng, use your brain more in everything. You are also a smart person, but you are too impatient. When something happens, you don't think about it carefully in your mind first. Instead, he hurriedly asked, "This habit needs to be changed."
"I will eventually be taught."
Xun Peng answered immediately.
He thought about it carefully and felt that Lin Feng was right.
The territory of Xia State is so large. Xia State is in chaos. It will be a matter of time for Qin to destroy Xia State. Now Jin and Qi are also stepping in to get a share of the pie. Qin cannot stop it and can only let it go.
"Report!"
At this moment, another soldier came in a hurry and saluted: "Master Lin Hou, an old man named Xia Song has come from the front of the army. He said that he is here on behalf of the Xia Kingdom and has made a special trip to see you."
Lin Feng's eyes rolled, he naturally knew Xia Song.
This was a famous Confucian in the Xia State. Even in the early years when Xunzi was in the Xia State, Xunzi and Xia Song were both well-known Confucian scholars, and their relationship was not bad. But later, Xunzi left the Xia Kingdom to travel around, and finally came to Jixia Academy to preach and teach.
As for Xia Song, he still stayed in the Xia Kingdom as an official and stayed at Yushitai.
When the Lin family was being dealt with, Xia Song spoke upright and said that the Lin family was not guilty, but he did not change the final outcome.
Lin Feng was grateful for this.
Lin Feng ordered: "Go and invite people over."
Bai Cejun glanced at the soldier's back and said slowly: "Lin Feng, Xia Song is here on behalf of the Xia Kingdom, and he represents the emperor of the Xia Kingdom. I'm looking for you first. I'm afraid I want to talk to you about some personal matters, and then we'll ask for peace. . I think that the Xia State cannot stop our attack, especially if we have news about the Jin and Qi States, so I am ready to ask for peace."
Lin Feng smiled: "I agree with Bai Shuai's reasoning."
Bai Cejun stood up and said, "You can talk slowly by yourself. I will take someone to inspect the soldiers and see the soldiers resting on the spot."
He just left.
Wang Lie, Xun Peng, Ying Wu and others also left one after another.
Not long after, Xia Song came from the front line and walked to Lin Feng's side. He looked at Lin Feng, who was dressed in white and handsome, and felt even more emotional.
The emperor is stupid.
A talented person like Lin Feng went to Qin.
This is all because the emperor is stupid.
If it weren't for the stupidity of Li Chongfu, it would not have caused Lin Feng to go to Qin. If Li Chong's government was diligent and caring for the people, and loved the virtuous but kept away from the villains, the Xia Kingdom would surely be prosperous today. How could it be about to collapse?
All of this was caused by Li Chongfu.
Xia Song sighed in his heart. He suppressed what he was thinking, cupped his hands and said, "Xia Song, the envoy of the Xia Kingdom, has met Mr. Lin Hou."
Lin Feng was a marquis in Qin.
Xia Song already knew this, and he called him Lord Lin.
Lin Feng smiled and said, "Xia Gong came to see me alone. What's the matter?"
Xia Song had a soft expression on his old cheeks and said slowly: "How is Mr. Lin doing in Da Qin now?"
Lin Feng said: "I'm doing pretty well."
His heart moved. Xia Song didn't talk about business directly. Instead, he tried to build a relationship, looking like he was asking for help. This was because he wanted to be moved first.
Lin Feng was unmoved.
He wanted to see how Xia Song planned to build relationships? It is true that Xia Song had a grudge against the Lin family for speaking out for justice. However, that's all. It was impossible for Lin Feng to let Xia Guo go for the sake of Xia Song's righteous speech.
Xia Song said calmly: "Master Lin is living a good life in the Qin State, that's not bad. At least Lin Taiwei and General Lin can feel at ease under Jiuquan. Alas, it is a pity that back then, even if I warned that the Lin family had no Yan Wuji still insisted on going his own way, and the emperor ignored the government affairs, which led to the Lin family being ransacked and exiled."
Lin Feng said: "Xia Gong spoke uprightly, Lin Feng is very grateful."
Xia Song said again: "As for the Yan family and the Xu family, the imperial court has made a decision. They have already confiscated the families and sent them into exile. The next step is to investigate those who should be punished and to be exiled. In addition, Cao Ji will be in charge of the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Households. When reviewing the Lin family’s issues, we must vindicate the Lin family.”
Xia Song took the initiative to mention this. Before, Cao Ji only mentioned how to deal with the Yan family and the Xu family, but never mentioned anything else.
Compensate the Lin family and restore their reputation.
This is also critical.
Lin Feng smiled softly and said, "Lin Feng will remember Duke Xia's kindness to my Lin family. It's just that the Xia State wants to vindicate the Lin family, so there is no need. Everyone knows the loyalty of the Lin family to the Xia State. The ancestors of the Lin family have always been loyal to the Xia State. The contribution of the country is also known to everyone. The reputation of the Lin family will not be able to erase the achievements of the ancestors of the Lin family in the past just because Xia Guo disposed of the Lin family."
Having said this, Lin Feng's expression turned cold.
There was more anger in his eyes, and he felt better without mentioning Li Chongfu. When Li Chongfu was mentioned, Lin Feng was also filled with anger.
Lin Feng continued: "Li Chongfu dealt with my Lin family before, and now it is meaningless to rehabilitate me. Such an arrangement is not necessary, and I don't care about it. My Lin family wants an apology from Xia Guo, and an apology from the emperor. I I will fight directly to Anyi, enter the imperial city, and ask the emperor to give me an explanation."
Xia Song's complexion suddenly changed slightly.
Lin Feng's attitude was tough, and even with this attitude, he was determined to destroy the Xia Kingdom.
Xia Song also found it difficult to persuade Lin Feng for a while. Because this is a person who comes with hatred, it is difficult for him to resolve Lin Feng's anger.
This cannot be resolved.
As he said before, don't persuade others to do good without suffering others' suffering.
Xia Song took a deep breath and said solemnly: "Lin Feng, I can't advise you anything, because I haven't experienced your pain, so I can't advise you. However, the Xia Kingdom is where your ancestors lived, and it is also where your roots are. Where.”
"Why bother, destroying the Xia Kingdom?"
"Your Majesty sent me here to ask for peace and to apologize to you. As long as Qin does not destroy Xia and is willing to withdraw its troops, anything can be discussed. If you want to vent, you can talk about whatever requests you have. In one sentence , as long as Qin withdraws its troops, everything will be easy."
There was also a look of expectation in his eyes.
Things are not easy to handle.
The key also lies in Lin Feng.
If Lin Feng insisted on overthrowing the Xia Kingdom, even if Xia Song saw the Qin army's commander Bai Cejun, he didn't think it could be done.
Lin Feng had to nod his head to agree to everything.
Lin Feng said: "Mr. He entered the imperial city and avenged him personally."
Xia Song frowned and said with emotion: "Your Majesty has dealt with the Xu family and the Yan family, and is also willing to rehabilitate the Lin family. He is even willing to apologize to your Lin family. As long as you agree to sue for peace, everything will be easy."
"Your Majesty, you have made too many concessions here."
"Isn't this enough?"
"Xia Guo is your root after all."
"I have no right to advise you to let go of your hatred, because the hatred has been deeply rooted in your heart for a long time. Your Majesty is willing to plead guilty, so why not? The solution to hatred is not that one party solves the other party. When is the end of retribution?"
Xia Song still patiently tried to persuade Lin Feng, hoping that Lin Feng would agree.
Lin Feng said: "Impossible!"
He refused with just one sentence. Li Chongfu's hatred towards the Lin family was a personal grudge, and Lin Feng would not give up. The destruction of the Xia Kingdom by the Qin Dynasty was a public matter, something that the kings of the Qin Dynasty had expected, and Lin Feng would not give up.
No matter what, Lin Feng has his own persistence.
Xia Song felt helpless when he saw that Lin Feng was not getting enough food and salt. No matter what he said, Lin Feng would not let go, so this matter would be difficult to handle.
Xia Song said: "Lin Feng, is there really no room for relaxation? Just ask for any conditions you want."
Lin Feng said, "I want Li Chongfu to die, is that okay?"
Xia Song gave up hope and said directly: "In this case, I can only ask to see Bai Cejun."
"It's okay, I have no objection." Lin Feng looked at the soldiers on the side and said directly: "Come, please come and see Commander Bai."
He looked at Xia Song and smiled softly.
Xia Song demands peace, can Bai Cejun agree?
impossible!
It is impossible for Qin to give up and destroy Xia.
The soldier went to deliver the message, and after a while, Bai Cengma came over. He nodded towards Lin Feng and sat down aside.
Xia Song said directly: "Shuai Bai, I, Xia Song, come here to sue for peace on behalf of our Majesty, the Emperor of the Xia Kingdom, and beg Marshal Bai to stop advancing troops. We, the Xia Kingdom, are willing to pay the price."
Bai Cejun's eyes fell on Lin Feng and asked, "Lin Feng, what do you think?"
Lin Feng said: "It all depends on Commander Bai."
When Bai Cejun saw that Lin Feng did not express his position, he immediately understood that with the conflict between Lin Feng and the Xia State, it was impossible to ease the hatred with the Xia State. After he understood, he no longer had any burden, because when Ying Jiuxiao sent out troops, he made it clear that he would not destroy Xia Kingdom and would never withdraw his troops.
This battle is to destroy the Xia Kingdom.
Bai Cejun flicked his sleeves and said, "Xia Song, I reject Li Chong's request for peace. I, Da Qin, will never give up until the Xia Kingdom is destroyed."
Xia Song's face suddenly fell.
Bai Cejun refused, which meant that his plan to seek peace failed. Even though he had allowed Qin to put forward conditions, Qin was not happy.
This result is so disappointing.
Xia Song looked at Bai Cejun. He wanted to speak again, but Bai Cejun flicked his sleeves and said, "There is no need to say anything unnecessary. I, a Qin people, do what I say and will not change my orders overnight. Qin has made up its mind. I will not give up until the Xia Kingdom is destroyed."
Xia Song sighed and said, "Farewell."
He turned around and left straight away. Xia Song hurried all the way in a carriage, regardless of physical fatigue, and returned to Anyi in the shortest time. He went straight into the official office and saw Cao Ji. He said, "Cao Shangshu, I failed. The Qin State rejected our peace request."
Cao Ji's heart sank to the bottom, and he was extremely panicked.
Even a little overwhelmed.
what to do?
Cao Ji was silent for a while, then sighed and said, "Let's go and see His Majesty first. You will personally explain to His Majesty why Qin rejected our peace proposal."
Xia Song nodded and went straight into the palace with Cao Ji.
This time I successfully met Li Chongfu.
When Li Chongfu heard that Xia Song was back, he was full of expectations and said, "Xia Song, how is the situation on this mission?"
Xia Song shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, this old minister is incompetent. Bai Cejun, the commander-in-chief of Qin State, refused Xia State's request for peace. At the same time, Lin Feng even dropped his harsh words and said that he would lead troops into Anyi and the imperial city. Lin Feng asked Your Majesty to wash your neck and wait for him."
