Hey, Bai Wang wanted to take a look to the east and let out a long sigh: "At this time and that time, when Zuo Liangyu besieged me, King Chuang had already created a new world in the west and Zuo Liangyu was fighting... Hehe, that's it. In fact, before you came I was also full of ambitions. At that time, King Chuang's eastern expedition was unstoppable, and I was invincible as I marched north along the Yangtze River. At that time, I really felt that the world was in our hands... But then King Chuang was repulsed by you. It is said that he fled back to Xi'an in embarrassment with heavy losses. Then you led your troops south. Although you and I have not formally fought, we have already learned your methods. I know that I am defeated, so why bother to lose the lives of thousands of brothers? I also know that if I lose to you, what will happen to the court next? Even if I order you to suppress King Chuang from the Western Government, I'm afraid he won't be able to hold on for long, and will eventually have to flee to the southwest, returning to the state of a lost dog wandering in the barren mountains a few years ago... If that's the case, why don't I surrender now in exchange for glory? It’s a way of survival for wealth and tens of thousands of soldiers.”
Everyone who listened to Bai Wang's eloquent words nodded incessantly, but Chang Yu smiled: "Since you know that you will be defeated and the governor is sure to capture you, why should I accept your surrender? I will defeat you and capture you directly." That is to say, we can save a Zhuguo seat."
Bai Wang was furious and said angrily: "Kill one thousand enemies and lose eight hundred. Even if I know that I will lose, how can I be at your mercy? Even if you have tens of thousands of troops, I have never thought about the road ahead to reach Chizhou." I will make you lose most of the city. If I stick to Chizhou and Anqing, even if you can break the city and regain the lost land, there will still be a few people left. At that time, if I return to the mountains and forests to fight you to the death, you will be next. Zuo Liangyu, how can you defeat King Chuang if you don’t have any soldiers? Moreover, even if King Chuang is defeated and returns to Xi’an a few years ago, what can you do? After more than ten years of exhaustion of national power, we have not been able to wipe out us. Now the imperial court The treasury is empty and we have no money, no food, no food, let alone a few years ago. Even if you have one more person who can fight, what can you do to us? Can the Ming Dynasty spend more than ten years? Now you have even mobilized Wu Sangui’s border troops. Come on, it can be seen that apart from having no money and food, there are almost no soldiers available, so we can only take advantage of the new defeat of the Tatars to mobilize them, but once the Tatars have regained their composure, you will not care about your head!"
When Ma Ke, Lu Daqi and others heard this, they nodded repeatedly and looked at Chang Yu, but the little eunuch still showed his indifferent behavior: "Since you have seen so clearly, why bother to surrender? Anyway, you think I did it" Unless you die, the Ming Dynasty will not be able to hold on! Why not rely on your own efforts and change the government?"
"That's because I don't want to be a mouse anymore and live the days of darkness and shame." Bai Wang roared angrily: "Once I surrender, you can dispatch troops to deal with Li Zicheng, and the Ming Dynasty will not be dragged to death. I can still Become the general of the Ming Dynasty!" He said and waited for Chang Yu fiercely: "If you still don't believe it, then we will fight until both sides lose, and let's see how your tens of thousands of troops are wiped out."
"I really don't believe it!" Chang Yu smiled slightly, Bai Wang turned around angrily and was about to leave. When Li Muchian saw it, he hurried forward to persuade Bai Wang to tell him something to keep Bai Wang here, but also spoke lowly to Chang Yu. He said: "If he really wants to surrender, would you be asking for trouble if you force him away?"
"Do you think he really wants to surrender?" Chang Yu frowned slightly, and Li Muchian hummed: "Half and half, maybe. What he said makes sense and he sees it very clearly. If you really give him a general of Zhuguo, maybe It’s really reduced, the price is not low and can even buy the confidants around the intruder.”
Chang Yu snorted coldly: "Whoever can win the Pillar Kingdom of the Ming Dynasty does not rely on his illustrious military exploits. With a wave of his white flag, he can transform himself into a Pillar Kingdom. Then my Pillar Kingdom of the Ming Dynasty is too worthless."
"Why bother worrying about this now, sir," Li Muxian advised. At this time, we can just follow the example of what is true or false.
Chang Yu thought for a moment and nodded slightly, then said to Bai Wang, who was still angry over there: "You are the leader of the thieves on the imperial list. You have thousands of people under your command and several cities in your hands. Plus, if you surrender, you will be severely damaged." Intruders have a great influence on the current situation, so if you sincerely surrender to the imperial court, the governor of Zhuguo can guarantee you, but how can you make the governor believe that you are not pretending to surrender."
"I am willing to use my son as a pledge." Bai Wang raised his chin, and Chang Yu laughed loudly when he heard this: "How do I know if he is a son? The godson can easily recognize ten or eight of them. You can find an orphan anywhere." It's not impossible to make fun of Ben Du!" He was joking. These days, if there is no DNA, it is impossible to confirm the bloodline.
"You can tell at a glance whether he is a true son or not." Bai Wang snorted coldly: "But how can you guarantee that you are not playing tricks on me? What if I surrender and you break your promise or frame me for death?"
"Then tell me what you want to do," Chang Yu said casually.
"Within three days, let the court announce to the world that I will be crowned the general of Zhuguo!" Bai Wang said word by word.
Chang Yu was silent and looked at Li Muchian. Seeing that he was also bowing his head in thought, he said to Bai Wang, "I can't agree to you immediately. This matter needs to be discussed. But since you propose to surrender, you must show sincerity first."
Bai Wang nodded: "Okay, I will send Quanzi here when I get back. I will wait for your letter within three days. If you break your promise, I will risk Quanzi's life and you will be buried with tens of thousands of horses!"
Chang Yu sighed: "Stop saying these useless harsh words and do something practical." He cupped his hands and said, "I will reply to you by this time tomorrow at the latest."
Bai Wang grunted, then rode back, and Chang Yu also withdrew his troops and returned to the city.
In the yamen, Chang Yu was stroking the tea cover on the table and looking out of the courtyard in a daze. Lu Daqi, Ma Ke, Wu Sangui and others were whispering to each other in a low voice.
After a long while, Chang Yu glanced at everyone: "How sincere do you think Bai Wang is in surrendering?"
"Bai Wang's analysis is clear and sincere, and I think the credibility is high." Lu Daqi spoke first. Wu Sangui coughed lightly: "At this time, it's just one side of his words. We'll see what he does next. With his humble position, I think that if he is really sincere, I will ask him to withdraw his troops for ten miles first except using his son as a pledge. If he does not comply, it will be another matter."
Everyone nodded after hearing Wu Sangui's words. Chang Yu also suddenly became enlightened and couldn't help but slap the table: "Yes, let's give him a try with this!"
"Actually, we don't need to worry about whether it will surrender or not. We just need to prepare for war. If it surrenders, that will be good. If it doesn't surrender, we can send troops to attack it at any time!" Ma Ke's eyes were firm and Chang Yu said with a hand: " What General Ma Bing said is absolutely true. Whether he surrenders or not will not affect our preparations for war." He turned to Lu Daqi and said: "No matter Bai Wang is true or false, Lord Shangshu, just deal with him. If I see his sincerity within three days, I will do it. He will report it to the imperial court, and if he is still on the right side, he will send troops to attack him!"
While everyone was talking in the hall, Lao Jiu from outside came to report that the thief had sent a young man who he said was Bai Wang's youngest son. He brought him to the hall and found a child of eight or nine years old. His appearance was roughly similar to Bai Wang's. Marco then asked him some questions, and the boy answered fluently and was not intimidated.
"Do you think anyone who goes out to fight will keep his son by his side?" Chang Yu sneered. He didn't believe that this was Bai Wang's son. Maybe he just happened to meet an orphan who was similar to himself and took him with him.
"The last general went to war with his father when he was a child." Wu Sangui's words made Chang Yu very embarrassed. He suddenly thought that many children from general families were indeed raised and went to the battlefield to broaden their horizons at a very young age, especially those in the Manchu and Qing Dynasties. They are all aged 10 to 18. They grew up in military camps since they were young, so they are very tough in battles when they grow up.
"And this boy has no fear at such a young age. He is obviously used to seeing scenes. He is not comparable to ordinary country orphans." Ma Ke also thought he was Bai Wang's son, and suddenly remembered something: "The king should know this." Bar?"
So Chang Yu sent people to find the king's body. When he saw the young boy, he nodded and said, "It's Bai Xingfeng, Bai Wang's son." Chang Yu was stunned at this moment. Could it be that Bai Wang really wanted to surrender, or was he just a ploy, unwilling to let the child catch the wolf?
