In this meeting, Hanzhou obviously had a peace-seeking attitude.
After talking to each other for a while, he did not beat around the bush and went straight to the point, saying faintly:
"In this battle, the Allied forces lost, and your army blocked Shanyu Pass, preventing our Chu army from leaving Qin. I feel sad in my heart."
"General, what do you mean?" Yan Qi asked deliberately.
Hanzhou said: "I am saddened that your country was used by the King of Qin to suddenly send troops to disrupt the allied battle plan. In this way, he, the King of Qin, gained, but your country was trapped in an unjust place and was hated by all countries."
Yan Qi smiled when he heard this and said with a smile: "What the general said is a political issue and is beyond my control."
"No." Han Zhou said sternly: "As a general, it is important to assist the country. As the commander of an army, a general should choose what is beneficial to the national affairs, rather than just fighting."
"So, what's the general's wisdom?" Yan Qi asked.
Hanzhou said: "As the saying goes, it is better to reconcile enemies than to make enemies. If the general can help Chu Xuan and the two countries and give in half a point, then I will definitely report it to my king. In gratitude for Xuan Jun's kindness, he can also shake hands and make peace. This For both countries, there are no disadvantages, but great benefits."
Yan Qi thought about it for a moment, but finally shook his head: "I know what the general said, but the only instruction my king gave me is to hold on to Shanyu Pass. If I give in, wouldn't I be disobeying the king's order and bullying the king?" This was not done by the general."
"The general's words are wrong." Han Zhou said quickly: "There is a saying that is right. When you are outside, you will not accept your orders..."
But before he finished speaking, Yan Qi waved his hands and said: "No, no, no, such a thing will never happen in our Xuan Army. Our Yan family has been loyal to the royal family for generations. The general's words are not We want to trap Yan Qi in disloyalty and unrighteousness."
"This!" Hanzhou was a little anxious.
Yan Qi said again: "It is impossible for the Xuan army to withdraw from Shanyuguan. This is my king's order. The general will forgive me, but I have one thing to say. I also want to advise the general. At this point in the war, it is meaningless to continue to resist. , if we don’t plan early, we may be able to save the lives of the soldiers of the Chu army.”
After saying that, he also handed over his hand and said: "That's all I have to say. General, think twice and take your leave."
He turned the horse's head and left. Hanzhou stretched out his hand, unwilling to give in, and wanted to stop him and say something, but the corner of his mouth moved and he couldn't speak.
He wanted to ask Yan Qi to turn it on, but Yan Qi not only had King Xuan's explicit order, but more importantly, Xuan Kingdom's sending troops had completely offended all the countries and had officially declared war on them. How could it be possible because of Han Zhou's words? Just promise him.
Seeing Yan Qi coming back, Xie Hongling couldn't help but ask, "How is it?"
Yan Qi shook his head slightly: "Hanzhou wants me to turn it on and off. Judging from this, he no longer has any confidence."
Hearing this, Xie Hongling couldn't help but curled her red lips and said: "He is so beautiful. When there was support from the spiritual army in front, he attacked with all his strength. Now that he can't win, he asked us to switch and send him away. If this is the case, , what is the point of us sending troops, what will happen to the soldiers who died in battle, the king is not allowed to hold us accountable."
Looking at her slightly girlish appearance, Yan Qi smiled heartily. After the laughter, he suddenly changed the subject and said: "General Hongling, if I remember correctly, you are over 20 this year, and you have already reached the age of marriage. Come on, I have a good family here. If the general doesn’t give up, I can lead this marriage..."
"Shuai Yan!" Before he finished speaking, Xie Hongling's pretty face turned red and she stared at him dissatisfied.
"Okay, okay, don't say it, don't say it anymore." Yan Qi laughed dryly and said, "Let's go back."
On the other side, after being rejected by Yan Qi, Hanzhou looked like he was sighing. Seeing this, all the generals moved their lips and wanted to ask, but did not dare to speak, because this situation was already self-evident.
Hanzhou looked around, sighed again, and asked, "Are there any military rations?"
"No more...no more." The general in charge asked, "Do we want to continue killing horses?"
"Otherwise, what else can I do? This winter in the north is really not a place for people to stay. Not only is it freezing cold, but the vegetation is dry. I would like to let the sergeants eat wild vegetables. But where I see it, in addition to the white snow, there are also Is there a blade of grass?" Han Zhou said sadly.
"Then... in my opinion, why not return to Pingsha first and then make other plans." The deputy general said tentatively.
Han Zhou shook his head and said: "What's the point of returning to Pingsha now?"
"But, if we don't come back, the Qin army will come. There are only our wounded and sick soldiers in Pingsha City, and they will be unable to stop them." The deputy general said.
Hearing this, Hanzhou couldn't help but smile bitterly and said: "I can be sure that if we retreat to Pingsha now, in a few days, the Qin army will surround the city with a large army, without fighting, and trap us to death."
There is no doubt about this. There are no supplies in Pingsha City. Once you enter, you may not be able to come out again.
When the generals heard this, there was some panic in their eyes. The deputy general didn't know what to say and stammered: "Then... then now..."
Han Zhou closed his eyes, pondered for a moment, and then said quietly: "Stop."
ah! ? As soon as these words were said, people were naturally shocked, and a general immediately said: "Han Shuai, think twice!"
"Then what can you do?" Hanzhou looked at him, "If we retreat to Pingsha now, we will be besieged by Qinzhou. If we don't retreat, the Qin army will approach soon and then capture the rear, trapping our army in Shanyuguan and Pingsha. In the meantime, food and grass are cut off, and the soldiers are cold and weak. Please tell me what I should do, commander."
The Chu army really had no choice.
The general swallowed his saliva and said tentatively: "Maybe we can attack the mountain pass again."
"The Spirit Army is no longer supporting us. Our army alone has no chance of breaking through. If we continue to fight, more people will die. This is a meaningless sacrifice." Hanzhou said: "After another bloody battle, the declaration I’m afraid the military side will also be completely angered.”
After all the situations were clear, the generals were silent and all lowered their heads slightly.
It was not until a while later that the deputy general said, "Commander Han, if we ask for surrender, will the enemy agree? Where should the Qin and Xuan armies ask for surrender?"
This is indeed a problem. Hanzhou thought about it carefully and said decisively: "Su Yi is a butcher. If he surrenders to Qin, the lives of the soldiers will not be protected. If he surrenders to Xuan, Yan Qi is a decent person. Xuan The country also abides by etiquette and will never kill prisoners."
"Then, we..."
Hanzhou interrupted him, looked around again and said: "If there is any chance, I will try my best, but you should know the current situation. In order for the soldiers to survive, we have no choice."
There was nothing wrong with this, and everyone was disheartened and reluctantly accepted the reality.
