"Hush!"
Ning Wushuang reined in his horse just a stone's throw away from Nie Chen. The generals behind him also stopped and looked at Nie Chen with frowns.
"Nie Chen, you are so brave to come to me alone."
Ning Wushuang frowned slightly and said with a sneer.
Nie Chen smiled slightly and said,
"Why, when the two armies are fighting, don't kill the envoy. As the commander-in-chief of the army, Ning Wushuang, don't you even understand this truth?
I believe that with your character, you would definitely not do something like this. "
Ning Wushuang shook his head and said,
"No, our army is now trapped in a tight siege, with no hope of breaking out, and is in a difficult situation. The best way is to kill you, so that your army will be in chaos without attacking. Only when your army is leaderless and will collapse at the first touch can we have a chance to win.
Why do you think I won't kill you?
After all, nothing is more important to me than the lives of my soldiers. "
"Morality."
Nie Chen suddenly spoke.
"What?"
Ning Wushuang frowned in confusion.
"I mean, in your heart, morality is the most important thing. If I have the guts to come and see you alone, you won't risk the disapproval of the world and come to kill me, otherwise your reputation will be ruined.
What's more, I have never regarded you as an enemy from the beginning to the end. How can I feel uneasy in the face of a friend?
Besides, even if you kill me, what can you do?
There is also Ouyang Ming in my camp. Once I die, the whole army will share the same hatred and anger. They will only fight to the death to avenge you.
So, you won't kill me. "
Ning Wushuang smiled when he heard this, shook his head and said,
"That's it. Stop talking nonsense. Just tell me what you asked me to do."
"I'm here to persuade you to surrender, Ning Wushuang. Now you are almost out of ammunition and food, and according to my intelligence, there is no large army coming to support King Anton.
Even if there is, it will take more than a month to get there. Can your food and grass last more than a month?
You just said that nothing is more important to you than the lives of your subordinates.
You are a benevolent general, and you certainly don't want to see your soldiers starve to death.
There is no point in continuing this stalemate. My camp is strong, my soldiers have three full meals a day, and they are well-fed. You cannot break out.
As for me, what I need most is to wait until you are on the verge of death from hunger, then rush in and kill you all like melons and vegetables.
Therefore, Ning Wushuang, I am here this time to personally persuade you to surrender. For the sake of the lives of your soldiers, I hope you will consider it carefully. "
Hearing this, Qian Dafu became furious and said,
"Nie Chen! You shameless kid! We still have 110,000 troops, and the prince has millions of troops! I can annihilate all your bandits with just a snap of my fingers!
How dare you act so arrogantly here and speak arrogantly! "
After speaking, Qian Dafu looked at Ning Wushuang and shouted angrily,
"Ning Wushuang, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and give the order to kill Nie Chen. Even if this battle is over, we can return to the prince!"
Ning Wushuang was not moved at all by Qian Dafu's words. He could not take advantage of this moment to kill Nie Chen.
Because Nie Chen once spared his life.
Half a month ago, Lin Guang was on the hillside with countless arrows pointing at him. With just one command, he would be pierced by thousands of arrows and turned into a hedgehog.
But Nie Chen didn't let Lin Guang kill him, so Lin Guang didn't take action. Instead, he bought him time to transfer the supplies.
In Ning Wushuang's view, Nie Chen is a trustworthy gentleman.
Ning Wushuang looked into Nie Chen's eyes for a moment, hoping to see something in his eyes.
Then, Ning Wushuang shook his head and said,
"Nie Chen, you're not telling the truth. If it's just for a few meaningless words, you won't take the big risk to persuade me personally. You can just find someone to come over.
Moreover, whether you persuade or not, the situation is here, and you and I both know it.
You also know that it is impossible for me to surrender, and I also know that you know that it is impossible for me to surrender.
So, if you have any problem, just tell me.
I won’t kill you this time, I just want to return the favor! "
"Ning Wushuang, you...you are pedantic!"
Qian Dafu was so anxious that he wanted to jump up and slap Ning Wushuang twice.
Nie Chen smiled and said,
"Okay, then I'll tell you straight, I'm going to withdraw my troops."
"Withdrawal?"
As soon as Nie Chen said this, everyone present frowned.
Nie Chen is almost certain to win now, why should he withdraw his troops? Why give up this great situation?
You can force them to death like this, but you want to withdraw your troops and let them go?
What kind of trick is this? Is Nie Chen crazy?
"Why? Why do you want to withdraw?"
"You just said that the lives of your soldiers are very important to you. Similarly, I also value the lives of your soldiers. When the two armies fight, many people will be killed or injured.
I can't bear the annihilation of your army and hundreds of thousands of people dying in vain. I am kind-hearted and compassionate. I want to accumulate merit. Can't I? "
"That's nonsense. As a lord, it's impossible for you not to know that being kind to your enemies is cruel to yourself."
Ning Wushuang frowned and said,
"Okay, Nie Chen, don't talk about those twists and turns. You suddenly came to me this time. You must be in a lot of trouble, right?
Just tell me, what's the matter? "
"I really want to withdraw my troops."
The smile on Nie Chen's face disappeared and he said seriously,
"Qingding has raised 300,000 troops and is attacking Qingshui County!"
"What?"
"Three hundred thousand people?"
"Are the prairie barbarians trying to take advantage of the situation? Three hundred thousand people are needed to attack a mere county?"
"What should we do? Should we fight?"
The generals were discussing and whispering among themselves.
Ning Wushuang frowned and said,
"So, why are you telling me this? You can just withdraw your troops. Why do you have to come here to tell me?"
"I want you to stop hunting me."
Nie Chen was a little too honest.
Qian Dafu laughed and said,
"Nie Chen, you are just wishful thinking. You killed so many of us, occupied our cities and land, and forced our army into such a situation.
The officers and men of our army already hate you to the core.
Aren't you very arrogant? Aren't you very powerful? Didn't you say that your camp is strong and your army is well fed?
Why are you begging us not to hunt you down now? Where has your prestige gone? "
Ning Wushuang looked a little embarrassed and said,
"Qian Jianjun, this may also be a strategy of the enemy. They want to pretend to withdraw their troops, lure our troops to break out, and then ambush people in the camp to attack us."
"Ah? It's indeed possible!"
Qian Dafu nodded repeatedly.
