The two Taiping generals were killed and captured, and tens of thousands of Taiping troops fell into disintegration. Except for a few die-hards who resisted and were killed, all the others surrendered.
When the sky dimmed, the remaining enemies in Yulin Pass were completely eliminated, and the Sui army flags were flying high on the four city gates, making a sound in the wind.
In the lobby of the Yulin Pass military office, Yue Fei sat at the top of the table and shouted in a deep voice: "Come here, bring this treasonous traitor Shi Dakai to me."
A moment later, Shi Dakai, who was tied up with five flowers, was escorted into the lobby. He stood upright and glared at Yue Fei who was sitting in the seat.
"How dare you, a prisoner of the rank, why don't you kneel down when you see Commander Yue?" Qin Ming, the Thunderbolt Fire, had a hot temper. When he saw Shi Dakai being so arrogant, he immediately got angry and pointed at Shi Dakai and cursed angrily.
Shi Dakai faced Qin Ming fearlessly and said loudly: "I, Shi Dakai, am a general of the Kingdom of Heaven. I kneel to the heaven and the earth, my parents and the king of heaven. How can I kneel and gnash my teeth at the enemy?"
Snapped!
Yue Fei immediately became angry, slapped the table and shouted: "What a stubborn person. He still refuses to repent. Where is the swordsman? Push this thief out and show his head to the public!"
Several swordsmen and axemen immediately stepped forward, pushed Shi Dakai and walked out. Shi Dakai showed no fear on his face and laughed wildly: "What's the point of fearing death? Twenty years later, I, Shi Dakai, will be a good man again! Hahaha——"
"Commander Yue, wait!"
Wang Zhongsi on the side saw this and tried to dissuade him: "Commander Yue, this Shi Dakai can be regarded as a strong-willed man, and his military tactics and strategies are all from the upper level. In my humble opinion, I, the Sui Dynasty, are currently employing people. If I keep him alive and give him good advice, I can also add a good general to our Sui Dynasty."
Wang Shouren also echoed: "Commander Yue, I heard that Shi Dakai is the number one general of the Taiping Army and has a very high prestige in the army. If we can persuade this person to surrender, it will definitely deal a heavy blow to the morale of the Taiping Army and accelerate the disintegration of Taiping." The heart of a Taoist person.”
What Yue Fei always respects the most is a loyal person. The scene where Shi Dakai laughed wildly before facing death made him have a good impression of Shi Dakai. After listening to the words of Wang Shouren and Wang Zhongsi, he waved his hand and said: "Two words It makes sense, someone, bring Shi Dakai back to the lobby!"
Shi Dakai, who was about to be executed, was once again escorted back to the lobby. Before he could speak, the superior Yue Fei said calmly: "Shi Dakai, originally you collaborated with Hong Xiuquan in the rebellion and should be executed. But I see that you are capable and I, the Sui Dynasty, are currently employing people. If you are willing to submit to me, Army, I will report to the Emperor to pardon your death penalty!"
Shi Dakai sneered: "I, Shi Dakai, have always known the word loyalty and righteousness. Since I have recognized the King of Heaven as my master, how can I send others to do unfaithful and unjust things?"
"General Shi's words are wrong!"
Wang Shouren on the side immediately retorted: "We, the Sui Dynasty, are the orthodox people in the world, and Lingnan is also under the rule of our Sui Dynasty. Hong Xiuquan's conspiracy to rebel is really a rebellious minister, and the general who followed him to commit rebellion is the real disloyalty and unrighteousness."
Yue Fei also said in a deep voice: "General Shi, since Hong Xiuquan rebelled, the people of Lingnan have had their homes destroyed, their wives and children scattered, and their lives are in dire straits because of his ambition. But although he himself claims that all living beings are equal in heaven, in fact he indulges in Drinking and sex. If I remember correctly, this thief took fifteen concubines within two months of starting his army. Is General Shi really going to be loyal to this shameless and dissolute villain to the end?"
Shi Dakai's expression changed when he heard this, as if the deepest chord in his heart was stirred, and a trace of wavering flashed in his eyes.
Yue Fei saw Shi Dakai's inner vacillation and continued to persuade him to surrender while the iron was hot: "General Shi, I, the Emperor of the Sui Dynasty, have always governed the country with benevolence and virtue. As long as General Shi sincerely surrenders, the Emperor will not only not hold you responsible for your crimes, but will instead heavily reward the general for abandoning the dark side and turning to the bright side. "
Wang Zhongsi was also admonishing: "General Shi, you and I have fought many times on the battlefield, and although each has his own master. But Wang still admires the general's ability to arrange troops. The general is really willing to do this. Is your talent buried here?”
Under the repeated persuasion of Yue Fei, Wang Zhongsi and Wang Shouren, Shi Dakai went through a fierce ideological struggle. Finally, he sighed, knelt down on one knee and raised his hands and said: "Thanks to everyone's respect and love and your persuasion, Shi Dakai is willing to surrender and serve the great cause." The Sui Dynasty went through fire and water without hesitation!"
Yue Fei immediately walked up to Shi Dakai, helped him up with a smile, and said happily: "Those who understand the current affairs are heroes. General Shi is a wise choice. One day, he will be named a marquis and a general, and his name will go down in history!"
The Sui army rested for a day at Yulin Pass. The next day, Yue Fei ordered the whole army to move out. With Shi Dakai, who had recently surrendered, as the vanguard, they marched all the way south, vowing to capture Hong Xiuquan alive and destroy Taiping Road. To pacify the entire Lingnan.
Shi Dakai had outstanding abilities and a high status in the Taiping Army. Many defenders along the road saw that the leading general of the Sui army was Shi Dakai, the former King of Ji. They rebelled without fighting and opened their city gates to surrender to the Sui army. The Sui army marched south unimpeded, approaching Jiaozhi County, the last base of Taiping Road.
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boom!
The sound of firecrackers marks the end of the year, and the spring breeze brings warmth to Tusu!
At the same time that Yue Fei led his army to attack Jiaozhi County, the new year had already ushered in Jiangdu City. Every household is decorating with lanterns and colors to welcome the new year. The adults are busy preparing New Year food and worshiping ancestors, while the children gather in groups and run happily along the street. The whole city of Jiangdu echoed with the laughter of children.
Jiangdu Palace was also very lively. The heat of the Central Plains victory had not dissipated, and Yue Fei also received news of victory from Lingnan. Yang Gao took the opportunity to hold a banquet in the palace and entertain the officials to celebrate these great victories.
Dozens of dancing girls in the Qianyang Hall dance gracefully, adding to the entertainment of the civil and military songs and dances of the Manchu Dynasty. Many civil and military ministers raised their glasses to celebrate the Sui army's successive victories. They drank and drank happily, chatting and laughing with each other.
Yang Gao and his ministers were having a great time drinking. Suddenly, the captain guarding the city gate came to ask for an audience with the emperor. After being called into the palace, he immediately knelt down and saluted, saying: "Your Majesty, several Turks suddenly came outside the city gate just now and wanted to see the emperor." Entering the city, the general informed them that the gate was now closed, and asked them to find an inn outside the city to complain overnight, and then enter the city again tomorrow. But they not only refused to listen, but also tried to break in. Now they have all been captured by the general and are being held in the palace. Wait for His Majesty’s orders outside the door.”
Yang Gao was startled when he heard this, and recalled: "I remember that ever since the Turks Shibi Khan led hundreds of thousands of cavalry to besiege my father in Yanmen, my Sui Dynasty had no contact with the Turks anymore. Why did so many people suddenly come here today? A Turkic messenger, could it be that something has changed in the grassland? Bring these people to the palace quickly!"
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