Three days later, inside Shanyu Pass.
When Qin Xuan joined forces, Yan Qi immediately held a banquet and invited the generals of the two armies.
On the way to the banquet, Su Yi happened to receive a letter from Xiao Yuan and unfolded the banner. The content inside was also very simple.
The countries are discussing an armistice, so do not conflict with the Xuan army.
Knowing that it was the king's secret message, Ning Zhan couldn't help but be curious: "May I ask Commander Su, what are your orders?"
Su Yi put away the cloth, glanced at the Qin army generals, and said simply and clearly: "After a banquet, your attitude will be better."
"Oh..." All the generals also understood.
Another person said: "Then, what if Xuanjun has been at Shanyuguan and refused to leave?"
"Don't you know how to negotiate this matter?" Su Yi said angrily.
"That's right, I'm just afraid that Yan Qi will put on some arrogant airs."
Everyone was chatting and soon arrived at the banquet place. In the hall, on the left and right sides, several tables had been set up, and the sergeant was also placing the wine and food one by one.
The generals of the Qin Army and the generals of the Xuan Army arrived in front of and behind them. After the two sides met, they naturally exchanged some pleasantries, and then they all stretched out their hands: "Please."
Everyone sat down on two sides one after another, each with a case in front of them. When the food and wine were served, Yan Qi took the lead in picking up the wine glass and said with a smile on his face:
"This banquet can also be regarded as a celebration of the victory of the Qin and Xuan armies in the war. In World War II, the coalition forces defeated 900,000 people, and it established the alliance and friendship between the two countries. Yan is bold and dares to invite you to drink this cup. "
These words were polite and modest. When people heard this, they raised their glasses and said in unison: "Please!"
Then, they all drank in one bite.
Next, there were some scene talk, and the Xuanguo civil servant also took the opportunity to say: "We are all our own people. During this banquet, we should drink to our heart's content and never return until we are drunk..."
With these words, the atmosphere at the scene gradually became lively, and the generals began to exchange cups and cups, and hearty laughter broke out from time to time.
Su Yi and Yan Qi were sitting across from each other. He held his cup towards Yan Qi and gestured, "Now that the coalition forces have been defeated, I don't know what General Yan Qi's plans are for the Shanyu Pass."
He asked directly, and Yan Qi also held a wine glass and said: "To be honest, General Su, the order my king gave you before was to station troops at Shan Pass. They will not withdraw without orders. Logically speaking, this pass is a strategic location for your country, and Xuan's army should be stationed there." Give in, it’s just that the royal order hasn’t arrived for a day, so I don’t dare to leave without permission. I hope the general will understand and not cause unnecessary misunderstandings between the two armies.”
He was telling the truth. King Xuan had to nod his head in this matter. He couldn't make the decision.
Su Yi understood in his heart. After a brief pause, he nodded with a smile and said: "Of course, I understand, I understand."
Hearing this, Yan Qi's anxious heart suddenly dropped. Of course, he was also afraid of a conflict between the two armies. He couldn't help but said quickly: "The good of the two countries is the best. The good of the alliance is the best. Come, please, general."
"please."
There were no problems on the army's side. They were just waiting for instructions from the kings of the two countries. It was just waiting for many days because the courts of Qin and Xuan were discussing the armistice.
Xuanguo.
In the court meeting hall, the Chu envoy represented the King of Chu and was discussing the war with King Xuan.
There is no doubt that this is a request for a truce.
The Allies had been defeated and the war was now terminated. King Xuan naturally accepted it happily. The two countries did not make any claims for compensation after the war.
However, for the 80,000 prisoners, the Chu envoy naturally argued hard. He said: "Since the war has ceased, we hope that your country can release the wartime prisoners in order to achieve a real peace negotiation."
After hearing the words, King Xuan thought about it for a while, and then said: "This matter cannot be decided in one day. Our country will seriously consider the envoy's request, but it will definitely not be reached today. Please forgive me for this."
The envoy of Chu said anxiously: "Xuanguo has always been a country of etiquette, and His Highness is a benevolent and righteous king. How can it be like this?"
King Xuan said: "The Xuan army did not kill the prisoners. On this point, I cannot blame the king."
"This!" The Chu envoy became more anxious, but before he could speak, King Xuan said again: "Okay, the envoy should give me time to discuss with the ministers, right?"
Hearing what she said, Ambassador Chu had no choice but to swallow his words, bowed his hands and saluted, "Yes, I'll take my leave first. I hope Your Highness will think twice."
After he left, Prime Minister Yao Tingyu was the first to stand up and salute: "Your Majesty, the envoy of Chu made this request, which was all expected. In my opinion, our country has gained great benefits in this war and successfully weakened the Wu Chu, for prisoners of war, let them go if they should."
As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Su directly retorted: "The Prime Minister is actually a fallacy. I believe that these 80,000 Chu troops must not be released. Once they are released and returned to the country, they will become regular Chu troops again. Moreover, it has been battle-tested for a long time. For our country, it is equivalent to adding 80,000 troops to the enemy."
King Xuan naturally thought about this issue, which was why she did not agree to the envoy of Chu.
But after Wang Su finished speaking, Yao Tingyu said again: "Our country has always followed etiquette. If we can treat the defeated prisoners well, the world will definitely praise us."
"What's the use? Today's era of great strife is not a prosperous and prosperous era. Countries have been fighting for hegemony for more than two hundred years, and the number of young people has dropped sharply. After this battle, Chu's military strength has been weakened, and it will surely decline from a great power. There will also be difficulties in recruiting troops in the future. At this time, it is time to destroy Chu rather than support Chu." Wang Su continued to retort.
Yao Tingyu said: "In the opinion of Mr. Wang, do we want to kill these 80,000 prisoners?"
"No, the king is benevolent and will definitely not kill prisoners, but I have a plan." Wang Su said: "From the irrigation situation in our country this year, we can see an obvious problem, that is, the water conservancy project is in urgent need of improvement. In this matter, it must be We need to recruit a large number of civilians, so why don’t your Majesty take these 80,000 prisoners and use them to build water conservancy projects.”
As soon as this was said, many ministers immediately echoed: "I agree with Lord Wang's proposal."
"Wei Chen seconded the proposal."
"I also agree that this is the best policy. It can be said to kill two birds with one stone."
People came out one after another, and King Xuan's eyes lit up, and he immediately said: "Okay, this is a good strategy, just do what Mr. Wang said."
"I am Wang Yingming." Wang Su said first, and then said: "But Your Majesty, the Chu State will definitely fight against Han Zhou and other senior generals to the end. I think I can let Han Zhou and the others go. So as not to cause unnecessary trouble.”
"Oh?" King Xuan raised his eyebrows and motioned for him to continue.
Wang Su said: "In terms of military warfare, Hanzhou is definitely not Yan Shuai's opponent, and the Han family is an old dignitary of the Chu State. With Hanzhou here, the King of Chu will not change the commander. This is actually for us. It’s a good thing, because Yan Shuai knows Hanzhou and can control it.”
"Well..." King Xuan nodded slowly: "That makes sense."
