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In the fourth year of Xuanwu, on the sixth day of March, Turbine City.
"Is this Turbine City?"
Looking at this military fortress built with the wealth of several generations of noble widows in front of them, even a Han general like Geng Gong, who had seen Xuanwu Pass three hundred miles away, couldn't help but sigh in admiration.
"Unexpectedly, there are such strange barriers in the Western Regions. If this barrier is not broken, even if Commander Bai tries his best to defeat the 600,000-strong army in Liuli City, it will still take several years to break the barrier."
Fortunately, he had made preparations in advance and was lucky enough to capture Saidan as a bargaining chip, otherwise it would be difficult to complete the task assigned by Bai Qi.
"Master Guo Zhang, what happens next is up to you."
"Leave everything to the old man, and follow him closely."
Saidan straightened his clothes, and then, escorted by two Han cavalry, he came to the gate of Turbine City and shouted: "Is the city guard general Hurji here? This old man is Saidan!"
The next moment, the heads of several widowed soldiers poked out from the towering city wall.
When they saw so many cavalry outside the pass, they couldn't help but feel nervous.
After a while, a bearded general walked up to the top of the city. After seeing Saidan outside the city, he immediately asked: "It turns out to be the abbot! I wonder why the abbot is here? Do you have any instructions?"
Saidan said loudly: "Hurji, open the city gate quickly and let me and the army of the Kingdom of Heaven go in. I have something important to announce!"
Hurji's eyes were sharp: "Master Zhang, why did you join the Han people? What are your intentions?"
Saidan shouted loudly: "Hurji, let me tell you the truth. This time my noble widow went to war with the Han army, it was a complete mistake.
Qi Ruosi went to war, and the people in the country were in dire straits. Along the way, I saw my noble widow, the people of all tribes, all of whom were naked and living on eating grass and trees.
This battle can no longer be fought. If it continues, our country will definitely be destroyed. As a hereditary noble, I cannot just watch the country go to destruction step by step under the leadership of Qi Ruosi.
Therefore, I have chosen to cooperate with the Han army to overthrow the tyranny of Qi Ruosi, choose a wise king, and restore peace to my noble widow. I also advise you not to resist fearlessly and open the city gate immediately.
I can guarantee that in the future you, Hurji, will become a noble and enjoy all the glory and wealth! "
After hearing Saidan's words, Hurji was furious: "Master Zhang, how dare you betray the king and your widow?"
Hearing this, Saidan said contemptuously: "Qi Ruosi is not worthy to be the king of your widow. In the years since he succeeded to the throne, he has imposed violent levies at home, continued to use troops externally, and provoked conflicts among border countries.
As a result, my country's power is declining day by day, and the people of my country can no longer stand the exploitation day by day. Even the old man, as the head of the country, can't stand it anymore.
It must be done to bring order out of chaos and bring clarity to the noble widow. Hurji, you were promoted to your current position by the old man. Are you not even willing to listen to what I say?
It's still too late to submit to the city now. Don't wait until Nanzhuang's army is defeated. If you surrender again, it will be too late! "
Hurji was shocked when he heard this: "What? Will General Zhen be defeated? This is absolutely impossible. My noble widow has sent millions of troops this time. How can we be defeated?"
Saidan: "Idiot, the unparalleled Monro army has been defeated by the Han, and the glorious Monro grassland has now fallen apart.
The Mengluo people can't defeat the Han army. Do you think my noble widow can defeat the Han army? What's more, the Han Dynasty has a vast territory;
There are hundreds of millions of people. Even if they are lucky enough to win this time, won’t the Han Dynasty launch a second or third expedition to take crazy revenge on my noble widow?
Wake up, Hurji, look at the Han cavalry behind me. Can my noble widow be able to compete with their armor and weapons?
Don't be stubborn anymore. The general of the Celestial Empire has said that as long as you lay down your weapons and sincerely surrender, your actions will be forgotten.
Even if you don't think about yourself, you should think about the soldiers around you and your family. Are you willing to see the day when blood flows into a river? "
The last words spoke to the hearts of the Turbo Fortress defenders.
They were all forced to guard this place by the king's orders, and no one was willing to risk their lives.
After all, their lives are cheap, and they will die if they die.
The countries in the Western Regions don't have any compensation. After death, they just throw a straw mat into the desert and bury it, which is the most benevolent thing.
Hurji pondered for a moment, and then looked at the three thousand defenders around him with different expressions on their faces. It was obvious that they were persuaded by Saidan.
And if you think about it carefully, so what if you keep it?
As a nobleman, Saidan, once he offended him afterwards, it would only be a matter of a few words to destroy his entire clan. How could he afford to offend him.
It would be better to take this opportunity to negotiate the price first and gain some benefits for yourself.
So he said: "Master Zhang, I can give up the city, but what benefits can you give me and my subordinates?"
When Saidan heard this, he suddenly felt that something was wrong and immediately said, "If you have any requests, just tell me."
Hurji said: "My request is very simple. I can keep all the food, grass and weapons in the city, but I must take away half of the gold and silver utensils.
Also, I would like to ask Master Saidan to write a handwritten letter so that my subordinates and I can take refuge in Anxi. I wonder if Master Saidan can agree? "
He is not that stupid. If Saidan fails to seize power, he will definitely be questioned because he has no background. Even if he succeeds, will he not kill people and silence him?
What makes you a noble? What's the use of such a false name when your life is gone? It's better to make some real money and go to rest to live a prosperous life.
Moreover, he has an army, and he might be able to become famous in Anxi, and he might have a sphere of influence of his own.
When Saidan heard this, he thought to himself, good guy, you are planning to run away directly.
But these are of no importance to Saidan. Taking Turbine City quickly is the primary goal.
But this required Geng Gong to nod, so he could only say to Hurji: "Wait a moment, I will ask the general of the Celestial Dynasty."
After finishing speaking, Saidan turned his horse back to Geng Gong's formation and stated Hurji's request.
Geng Gong agreed to his request without thinking: "Tell Hurji that they can take as much of the property in the city as they can.
But they must surrender the city before evening. I use the reputation of the Han Iron Army to guarantee that they can leave safely without any embarrassment. "
With Geng Gong's guarantee, Saidan immediately went back and told Hurji exactly what he said.
Soon, there was a burst of cheers in Turbine City, and all the defenders immediately began to rush to the room where the gold, silver and jewelry were hidden, and looted all the property in sight. In just a moment, everyone was stuffed.
Before noon, the closed city gate slowly opened.
I saw Hurji carrying twenty carts of gold, silver and jade, and leaving the city gate together with three thousand defenders.
"My lord, I will leave this turbine city to you. You promised me that you would let us leave safely."
Saidan nodded, and then handed him the newly written document: "This is the certificate to go to rest. With this, you will have no obstacles on your way to rest on the road."
As he spoke, looking at the car full of jewelry and money, he couldn't help but feel a flash of greed.
Hurji hurriedly took the handwritten letter, got on his horse excitedly, and shouted to the defenders behind him: "Warriors, go back and take your families with you. I will take you to a prosperous day!"
"Ho~~~"
"Ouch~~~"
Amid deafening cheers, three thousand noble cavalry galloped away, leaving only rolling yellow sand behind.
"General, do you want to catch up and kill him?" Peisi Che suggested, "These noble cavalrymen are carrying a lot of baggage. It only takes three hundred cavalry to kill them without leaving any armor behind."
Geng Gong shook his head: "Forget it, don't cause more trouble, hurry into the city to inventory the provisions and weapons, and on the way, order someone to inform Commander Bai that Turbine City is in the hands of our Han army."
