"My lord, my general came from Qingzhou. He went down to Linqiu, captured Tao, attacked Puyang, and captured Xiongguan Hulao. He came all the way to the west. The city gates along the way surrendered one after another. Now that the army is approaching the city, your lord thought it was just a small town. Can the ruined city of Luoyang stop the advance of our Jin army?"
Xi Jian said aggressively. When they heard that Xu Zongwen had conquered so many cities along the way and entered Luoyang City, everyone was shocked!
I had long heard that Zhu Xu had a general under his command. He was young and weak, but he was proficient in literary, military and military strategies. Since he led the army alone, he descended to Pi, attacked Tancheng, and captured the entire Donghai County. After that, he fought and won consecutively, and conquered the city. Pengcheng regained the entire Xuzhou land in one fell swoop. Not long after, Xu Zongwen disappeared without a trace. Unexpectedly, he quietly captured Linzi and Qingzhou!
Now they have brought troops to invade Luoyang. They don't care about the cities in Yanzhou, but even natural dangers like Hulao Pass have been lost. Can Luoyang City really stop Xu Zongwen's army from conquering?
Many people are in a state of confusion and are thinking about strategies to advance and retreat. No one is thinking about how to protect Luoyang and retreat the Jin army outside the city. This is reality, this is officialdom. When one's own safety is endangered, everyone can only choose Put yourself first.
Husband and wife are like birds in the same forest, and they fly separately when disaster strikes.
What about the officialdom?
The world is so hot and cold, is Fu Hui so sad?
After listening to Xi Jian's words, Fu Hui's already pale and weak face became even more pale. He looked at the helpless civil and military officials on the left and right, all of whom had fearful expressions on their faces and whispered something to each other. Forget about it. Fu Hui sighed helplessly and shook his head repeatedly. Now, the general Mao Dang was far away in Chenliu Yongqiu territory. Water from far away could not quench his thirst nearby, and the people around him could not count on him. His mind was really in a mess. The beach is muddy.
The original ambition to compete with Fu Xi and Fu Pi for the throne has long been eliminated, and the blood of the Fu family flowing through him has gradually cooled down with the corrupt and extravagant life.
"Please give me some advice, Mr. Keeping the promise!" Fu Hui saluted Xi Jian who was lowering his head.
Xi Jian sneered in his heart. He originally expected that the Pingyuan Duke would make some progress after not seeing him for several years, but the result undoubtedly disappointed him.
Xi Jian had a bitter look on his face, but he still explained very patiently: "The conditions for my general are very simple. As long as you replace the Qin army's banner on Luoyang City with our Jin army's banner and complete the change of flag, then I can treat you as your uncle." After surrendering to our army, there is no need for the Duke to lead the people out of the city. We only need to cede Jinyong City to our general, and we can withdraw our troops and leave Luoyang. We can only station a few garrison in Jinyong City for a superficial show. In addition, Duke You also need to promise that when our troops are withdrawing, your troops are not allowed to pursue them..."
"Ah?" As soon as Xi Jian's condition was put forward, the whole audience was in an uproar!
Just change the flag, cede Jin Yong City, and withdraw the troops. Is this the end?
Is this why the Jin army wasted time and effort?
Tell me earlier! We didn’t want that shabby place in Jinyong City either. You want to tell me earlier! It's scary to besiege the city at every turn. Really, worry is in vain!
As long as we don't attack the city, everything can be easily discussed. As for money, food, ordnance, our city of Luoyang lacks everything except these.
There is no need to surrender, no need to go out of the city to be humiliated, and no money or food, just a small and dilapidated Jinyong City, what a great thing!
It seems that the legendary Xu Xiaoqi is not so unreasonable!
Such a well-behaved army and such an easy-to-handle general are hard to find in today's troubled times even with a lantern!
Xu Xiaoqi is really a good person!
When Fu Hui's subordinates heard Xi Jian's simple and stress-free conditions, they all stood up and persuaded their master to agree quickly. After passing this village, there would be no such store! If people react and order this or that, it will be too late!
"Okay, since we already know General Xu's request, please keep your promise and go to the hotel to rest first. Let me wait for the discussion and then inform you of the result. What do you think, sir?"
"Everything is at your command!" Xi Jian left with a smile, and Fu Hui's men stood up with a smile.
"My lord, why don't you agree directly? Xu Xiao's conditions are beneficial to us anyway!"
"Yes, Lord, with such a simple condition, if they change their mind, wouldn't we suffer a big loss?"
"Please, Your Majesty, grant Xi Jian's request, agree to Xu Xiao's conditions, send this murderer away as soon as possible, and give Luoyang peace!"
"Please, my lord, accept your kind words from me!"
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Looking at all his subordinates who bowed and saluted, Fu Hui smiled mockingly to himself. The enemy was besieging the city with a large number of soldiers. I asked him what good strategy he had, but then one by one he remained silent. Now, in order to seek peace, he is so active.
"Hahahahaha." Everyone looked up at Fu Hui who was laughing and leaving. They looked at each other, not knowing what was going on.
Fu Hui entered the bedroom and thought hard for a long time.
"Despite the great situation, he only asked for Jin Yongcheng and Yi Zhilian. What is Xu Xiao's plan? Is it possible that he wants to attack the west to defeat Guanzhong? Are you crazy? Impossible..."
Fu Hui thought about it for a long time. For some reason, he always had an obstacle in his heart that he couldn't overcome. He thought that there must be some ulterior secrets when Xu Zongwen sent Xi Jian to the city to negotiate with him, but he couldn't figure out what else Xi Jian had to do when he entered the city. What's more important?
After struggling, Fu Hui finally agreed to Xu Zongwen's conditions. He dedicated Jin Yong City to the Jin army and replaced all the Qin army flags in Luoyang City with those of the Jin army. He hoped that Xu Zongwen could fulfill his promise earlier and withdraw his troops immediately. , this feeling of being controlled by others is like being strangled by someone's neck. You don't know when you will die, and you feel very insecure.
Outside Luoyang City, the Jin army camp.
Xu Zongwen was asking Pang Bai about news in the city, "Does Mr. Keeper have any clues?"
"Back to General, our Jinyi Guards have just sneaked into Luoyang City, and no news has come out yet. General, please wait a moment, there should be news tomorrow at the latest." Pang Bai stood below and replied respectfully.
"Okay! But nothing can go wrong with Mr. Promise Keeper's safety. I have left my whole life to you. If Mr. Promise Keeper is harmed in the slightest, you can take care of it yourself!" Xu Zongwen's tone was stronger than ever before. Pang Bai wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and repeatedly promised that nothing would go wrong.
"General, there is movement in the Qin army!" Zhuge Kan suddenly entered the tent. Xu Zongwen couldn't help but look sideways. Didn't this guy go to attack Jin Yong City?
"What happened?" Xu Zongwen thought that Zhuge Kan's troops had suffered too many losses, so he came to ask for help.
