As Yang Kan expected, the troops in Yangzhou City were very empty.
When Su Wei learned that the Huai army had broken through Shao Bo Lake, he not only cursed He Chou in his heart for his incompetence, but also quickly recruited the people in the city.
The total number of temporarily recruited civilians and soldiers originally used to defend the city was only about 30,000.
It is simply impossible for 30,000 people to defend Yangzhou City.
"Servant, the Huai army is approaching the city, what should we do?"
asked a general beside him.
Su Wei glanced at him and said calmly: "Don't worry, I have reported the news about the Huai Army to Your Majesty. Your Majesty has an army of 300,000 people. As long as 20,000 to 30,000 elite troops are transferred back, the Huai Army cavalry can be pushed back." retreat!"
He saw a look of disbelief on the faces of several generals around him.
He immediately added: "Although the Huai army's cavalry is not weak, they are only cavalry. How can the cavalry be used to attack the city? With the strong city backing it, as long as you obey the orders, the enemy army will definitely not be able to break the city!"
Hear this.
The generals were relieved. Indeed, the Huai army cavalry in the distance looked powerful, but in fact they did not have siege equipment, nor did they lead infantry.
When attacking a city or territory, infantry is still powerful.
Su Wei simply comforted the defending general and watched the Huai army cavalry in the distance starting to set up camp. Then he turned and walked down the city wall, surrounded by more than a dozen guards, and walked in the direction of Guiyan Palace.
On the way, many people, merchants, and men and women who had been moved into the city all knew that the Huai army was approaching the city.
The streets in the city are no longer as busy as before.
Became a lot more bleak.
There were also those dandy kids and the domineering kids from aristocratic families, who all retreated back home at this time.
Arrive at Guiyan Palace.
Su Wei was immediately summoned by Queen Xiao.
Su Wei was a veteran of the Sui Dynasty and had also served as prime minister. He was quite capable in history, but his character was flawed. He often engaged in party-related matters for personal gain and was dismissed from office twice.
But later he was appointed again because of his outstanding talent.
After coming to the world of China, he was appointed as the Minister of Household Affairs, and he was also considered a high-ranking member of the Sui Army.
In fact, his father Su Chuo was the real prime minister and an important minister who assisted Yu Wentai, similar to Wang Meng and Fu Jian, and Liu Mu to Liu Yu.
Yang Guang re-employed Su Wei, perhaps because he wanted to win over this famous official after Su Chuo arrived.
"Shilang Su, what is the current situation? Has His Majesty sent a message back?"
Queen Xiao asked impatiently when she saw Su Wei.
There was a hint of deep fear on her beautiful and graceful face.
Su Wei smiled bitterly in his heart, but he still had a calm look on his face, and comforted him: "Don't worry, Madam, I have already reported to Your Majesty immediately. I believe your Majesty's decree will be passed down soon!"
Queen Xiao bit her red lips slightly, feeling even more frightened in her heart.
Not to mention Yang Guang is fine.
As soon as Yang Guang's name was mentioned, Queen Xiao subconsciously felt unconfident, feeling that Yang Guang's ability was simply unable to cope with the current crisis.
After Su Wei comforted him for a few words, he resigned on the grounds that he was involved in military affairs.
When leaving Guiyan Palace.
Su Wei noticed that the guards guarding the palace, as well as many maids and eunuchs in the palace, were a little commotion. He quickly mobilized a team of troops to calm down the chaos.
"Could it be that Sui Ting is really exhausted?"
When a country is about to perish, monsters will appear, just like when an earthquake or natural disaster strikes, all kinds of birds and beasts will flee wildly.
When a dynasty and power are about to face its end, many people will have a premonition.
Especially the death of Sui Ting II, and Yang Guang, the king of subjugation.
In the minds of many people, Sui Ting's Qi is very shallow. In the past, it was mainly civil and military officials such as Yang Shuang, Duan Wenzhen, and Yang Yichen who were in charge of Yangzhou. They worked together to allow Sui Ting to continue to expand.
The prosperous situation suppressed everyone's thoughts.
But when Sui Ting was in danger, Yangzhou City, where the power was based, was attacked by troops. Everyone's thoughts could not be suppressed immediately.
Including Su Wei, there was some murmuring in his heart.
It's just that he has experienced a lot, and he hides his emotions and thoughts very well, making it invisible to others.
"I heard that King Huai started from scratch and swept across the world. He was both civil and military, and he knew people well... He also had famous ministers and generals under his command. If... Yangzhou really couldn't resist falling into his hands, and connecting Huaibei and Huaidong together, there would be The foundation of the dynasty!"
Su Wei's thoughts moved slightly.
The Sui Dynasty was not far away from the Northern and Southern Dynasties. When Su Wei grew up, it was still when the Eastern and Western Wei Dynasties stood side by side. Hu Feng was more severe in the north, and there was no rule of being loyal and filial to others.
He served under Yang Guang mainly because of Yang Jian's ability.
Prepare to hold the Ming Lord's thigh after Yang Jian arrives.
But now something went wrong.
Even before Yang Jian arrived, Yang Guang showed signs of being unable to hold on any longer. Sui Ting was surrounded by enemies on all sides, and the army was pressing down on the territory. No matter how you looked at it, he looked like he was about to run out of strength.
If something unexpected happens to Yang Guang.
Do you want to die for him?
Su Wei's mind was wandering, and when he returned to his house, he was still immersed in thinking.
"Master!"
An elderly man stepped forward, waved his hand to repel the guards who were following Su Wei, and said softly: "Someone has sent a letter to the head of the family. It is of great importance..."
"A letter?"
Su Wei's expression changed and he led the old man into the study.
This old man is the son of the Su family and the old housekeeper of the mansion. He once took orders from Su Chuo, and he has good vision and ability under his influence.
Su Wei had great trust in the old housekeeper.
The old housekeeper took out the letter from his sleeve, and Su Wei immediately opened it and read it.
As he read through it, his expression began to change.
"It's a letter written by King Huai himself!"
After Su Wei read it, he remained silent. After a while, he handed the letter to the old housekeeper and explained.
After reading the letter, the old housekeeper became very calm.
This letter was indeed written by Wang Jing himself, and was given to the spies of the Military Intelligence Department to take into the city, and then handed over to Su Wei when the cavalry besieged the city.
In the letter, Wang Jing did not ask Su Wei to offer the city, but only gave him a choice.
If Su Wei is willing to join the Huai army, he will offer Yangzhou.
Wang Jing then appointed him as the Sixth Minister of the Huai Palace, and also guaranteed that the Su family's property and land would not be affected...
"Uncle Cai thinks, what should I do in the current situation?"
Su Wei asked with complicated eyes.
The old housekeeper understood clearly that the master's words meant that he had actually made a choice deep down in his heart.
He said softly: "Your Majesty is not like a human king. The power of the Sui Dynasty has been exhausted, and King Huai is sweeping across all directions and has the appearance of a wise king. This old slave thought that the master of the house might as well agree to King Huai..."
Su Wei frowned and said, "But in this case, wouldn't I become a disloyal minister? If I sacrifice Yangzhou, my reputation will definitely be ruined. Even if I join the Huai Army, it will be difficult for me to reach a high position in the future!"
He didn't notice it.
He had already acquiesced to join the Huai Army, but he was a little worried that his reputation would be affected.
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