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December, the cold winter season.
It is rare to see heavy snowfall on the land of South Australia, which has not stopped for seven days in a row.
It wasn't until the eighth day that the heavy snow stopped, and the land was covered with white snow, making it look like a snowy paradise.
On this day, the Han army and the Jin army that were facing each other in Lucheng made a rare appearance of two cavalry, slowly moving towards the center.
"Xu~~"
Yue Shaomu and Zhang Gui stopped their horses at the same time, tightened their shirts, and then jumped off their horses.
"Zhang Gui, General Zhang? When I saw you today, you are really old and strong."
"Are you the coach of the Han army, Yue Shaomu? I didn't expect you to be so young. It turns out that heroes come from youth."
The two old enemies on the battlefield met for the first time in front of the battle, but they talked happily and there was no intention of any tense situation.
Yue Shaomu said: "The old general made an appointment with me a month ago. There is nothing in the army today, so I will meet with the old general."
Zhang Gui looked up at the sky and said with a smile: "You are really good at picking a good day. It has not snowed in South Australia for many years. I didn't expect it to snow for seven days in a row this year."
Yue Shaomu: "Old general, if you have anything to do, you might as well speak up."
Zhang Gui said: "General Yue, I just want to ask, why did your country want to raise this unjust army and invade our territory of Dajin?
The Central Plains has always regarded itself as a land of etiquette, and whenever it sends out troops, it must be done with a reputation. I wonder if General Yue can explain to me what your country means by mobilizing troops in such a way?
I think that Dajin has done nothing wrong to your country. It would be childish to raise an army to attack just because the envoy was humiliated. "
Yue Shaomu was silent for a long time, and then asked: "Old General, may I ask, how does the king of your country treat his people?"
Zhang Gui: "My emperor single-handedly created a prosperous age of great wealth and prosperity. The people under his rule live and work in peace and contentment, and are all happy. Naturally, he loves his people like his own son."
Yue Shaomu shook his head and said: "As a veteran of the Jin Kingdom, the old general knows how the people of South Australia live, so why would he lie to me?
If the people of your country really live and work in peace and contentment as you said, why are all the cities of Lu City behind me willing to surrender? I wonder if the old general has thought about this? "
Zhang Gui said: "Of course, the emperor has his shortcomings, but despite his flaws, most people still yearn for Dajin."
Yue Shaomu said: "Really? The old general really thinks that my army of more than 10,000 people can advance to this point just by relying on the power of firearms?
Since my army entered the country, the occupied city has only been guarded by officers and soldiers, but the people in the city have been sitting on the wall and watching, preferring to watch the city fall rather than show any blood.
Do you think the surrender of the people of Lucheng is just an isolated phenomenon? To be honest, our army cannot be what it is today without the help and guidance of people from all over the country.
It can be seen that your country’s rule is unpopular and it is an unjust country. I, Your Majesty, the Emperor of Han, have been ordered to save the people and conquer the unjust country. Isn’t it just and justified? "
Zhang Gui frowned and said nothing, but he knew in his heart that what Yue Shaomu said was right.
The Kingdom of Jin has always used the overseas Chinese as a tool to extract profits, but has never truly shown kindness to them. How could they be of the same mind as the Kingdom of Jin?
Not to mention that the Golden Code expressly stipulates that "anyone who kills his enemies with a stick is a serious crime of treason and cannot be forgiven."
So today, Daikin has long lost the support of the people. It's just that the people in power who are usually aloof don't care about these facts and turn a blind eye.
But now the arrival of the Han army forced this ugly scene to appear in front of everyone, making Zhang Gui feel a sense of despair.
After a long time, Zhang Gui said again: "However, even so, do you really think that with more than ten thousand soldiers and horses, you can shake the rule of Dajin? Do you really think that you can destroy me, Dajin?"
Yue Shaomu shook his head: "Old General, you are wrong. I was ordered only to sign foreign trade cooperation terms with your country and the Han Dynasty. However, your country's monarch is stubborn and conceited and regards new things as savage beasts.
May I ask if the new firearms sent from your country last time have been installed in the military? "
Zhang Gui said nothing, and he felt unhappy when he mentioned this.
Zhang Gui proposed to assemble the matchlock guns purchased last year and distribute them to the military, which could offset the gap with Zealandia.
However, the conceited Honglin directly rejected Zhang Gui's proposal, saying that these were just fancy tricks and not worthy of publicity, so he still bravely took the lead in the battle.
Today, the officers and soldiers of the Jin Kingdom are suffering a lot because of Hong Lin's short-sightedness. Even though those firearms may not be as good as those of the Han army, if they are copied in large numbers and equipped to the entire army in the future, they will not be in such a passive position to be beaten.
Seeing that Zhang Gui remained silent, Yue Shao Mu Tan said in a tone: "Old General, if you really care about the future of your country, please withdraw your troops and return to the court.
Explain to your monarch that you should not continue the war, and that you should quickly ask for peace. Say something you don’t like to hear. Between your country and our great people, regardless of the system or the people’s livelihood,
They have all fallen behind seriously, and the top priority should be to find a way out for establishing diplomatic relations with the DPRK as soon as possible. "
Zhang Gui smiled bitterly and said: "Even though what you said is right, do you think there are any monarchs in the world who learn from enemy countries?
Your country has invaded our territory and turned our Dajin River upside down, but now you are making such high-sounding remarks. What do you think the emperor will think when he hears these words? "
Yue Shaomu sighed and said: "The old general is loyal and loyal. Shaomu admires it. However, I will mention it again today. It is also what His Majesty has told us time and time again. Do you want to listen?"
"All ears!"
Yue Shaomu took a deep breath and said: "The old general asked before why this dynasty mobilized troops. In fact, no matter what the reason for sending troops, it was just an excuse.
There are hundreds of excuses, but there is only one truth, that is, if you fall behind, you will be beaten. "
When Zhang Gui heard this, he was immediately surprised and trembled: "Your emperor can actually say such words?"
Yue Shaomu seemed to have expected Zhang Gui's expression, and just nodded and said: "It's cruel, isn't it? However, this is the ultimate contest between countries. Being behind may not be the original sin, but it must be the reason for being beaten.
I would like to ask, if your country's military strength is the same as that of my great Han Dynasty, even if it is only slightly inferior, would this dynasty still dare to mobilize troops and travel across the ocean to attack your country? "
Zhang Gui was speechless.
Yue Shaomu continued: "Actually, your country should be grateful, because after this war, there will definitely be a lot of cooperation between the two countries. Your country can use our Dahan technology to improve its own heritage and strength."
Zhang Gui couldn't bear it anymore: "What nonsense! You are invading my territory, killing my people, and then you keep saying it is for our own good? How can there be such truth in the world?
Don't try to confuse people with your lies here. I came to see you today for one thing only: surrender and retreat, or wait to die on the spot. "
Yue Shaomu smiled faintly: "I'm afraid I will disappoint the old general. It's not that Yue looks down on the hundreds of thousands of troops behind you, but in front of our Han army's guns and artillery, they are really like a mob. If the old general doesn't believe it, just lead the troops to attack , the corpses of your army are destined to litter the fields under Lu City."
When Zhang Gui heard this, he immediately calmed down and just snorted: "No need to bluff, I know that your troops in Lucheng are insufficient. You only have a few thousand men at full strength.
When I get back, I will lead a large army to attack. I will definitely annihilate you all in one fell swoop. I'll say goodbye! "
After finishing speaking, Zhang Gui turned around, led the horse, and walked away in the snow.
