Zhao Tai asked his soldiers to shout "cross the river" three times, which directly silenced the 30,000 Song army.
A powerful army, in addition to equipment, training, and adequate money and food, also has some spirit and inheritance.
These elite soldiers under Meng Gong were the foundation of Yue Fei's Shenwu rear army. Looking back further, their origins were the troops of the Tokyo Remaining Division under General Zongze.
This army, which was regarded as a pillar by the Southern Song Dynasty and saved the Southern Song Dynasty several times, has the shadow of Zongze and Yue Fei!
Although a hundred years have passed, they know that their origins are Grandpa Zong and Grandpa Yue, and they will inherit their legacy, serve the country with loyalty, and regain the country.
When the Qi army shouted "cross the river" three times, the soldiers of the Song army were stunned.
Meng Gong, who was leaping on his horse and raising his sword in front of the formation, was also in a daze. As the commander of the army, he naturally knew the spirit of his troops better.
"It turns out that Commander Zong's legacy has been fulfilled."
Meng Gong suddenly felt a little bitter in his heart. He thought of Zongze who shouted "cross the river" three times, and at the same time he also thought of Yue Wumu's "Man Jiang Hong".
Zongze and Yue Fei's legacy was supposed to be realized by his army, but they failed to do it for a hundred years, but it was completed by Zhao Tai and Qi Jun.
For a moment, Meng Gong looked at Qi Zhen with complicated eyes, as if he wanted to see clearly the golden figure under the Qi army's banner.
"Zhao Tai, you are really powerful! As soon as he takes action, the war will be over."
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In front of the two armies, General Zhao Tai saw the reaction of the Song army in his eyes. He waved his hand and the Qi army behind him stopped shouting.
Zhao Tai then glanced at his subordinates, and immediately continued to run forward, stopping close to the formation of Meng Gong and the Song Army, "King Qi, please speak in front of Meng Xianggong's formation!"
Meng Gong saw the messenger cavalry running back and already understood Zhao Tai's intention.
Zhao Tai used a trick to force him out of Xiangyang, forcing him to leave the city to rescue Wuchang, and then led an army to ambush halfway. The purpose was not to eliminate him and his elite troops, but to force him to surrender.
This is also the reason why Zhao Tai did not directly attack while his formation was not stable, giving him time to form his formation and giving him time to boost his morale.
As the commander-in-chief of the Song Army, Meng Gong already knew that he had lost when he left the city.
He led his troops south with the intention of certain death and the hope that both sides would suffer in a defeat with the Qi army.
Before Qi Jun called out "cross the river" three times, his idea was to fight to the death and be loyal to Lin'an, but now he was a little shaken.
Before, he thought that the Qi army on the opposite side were rebels, but now they had another identity.
That is the person who fulfills Zongze's legacy and realizes Yue Fei's ideal of "cleaning up the old mountains and rivers".
Meng Gong looked at the Qi army surrounding him, then looked back at the Song army behind him.
Judging from the current situation, the 30,000 soldiers behind him are in desperate situation.
If they don't surrender, the result will be the total destruction of the entire army.
Of course, if the Qi army wants to annihilate them all, they will have to pay a certain price, but what's the point?
What's the point?
Meng Gong asked himself. After a moment, he suddenly urged his horse and galloped between the two armies. When he was thirty steps away from Zhao Tai, he reined in the horse.
At this time, Zhao Tai took a close look at Meng Gong for the first time. He was strong and strong, and his armor was bulging. His face was quite majestic, but his starry eyes were filled with sadness.
"King Qi, what do you want to say when I call you to the battle?"
When Zhao Tai looked at Meng Gong, Meng Gong also looked at Zhao Tai.
He looked at Zhao Tai, who was wearing golden armor, riding proudly on a horse, exuding confidence, and he couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Zhao Tai was extraordinary and had the demeanor of King Qin Li Shimin.
Zhao Tai looked away. He only glanced at Meng Gong's eyes and knew that his surrender was successful.
However, the sadness in Meng Gong's eyes made his heart tighten.
Zhao Tai turned to the general next to him, whispered a few instructions, then turned to look at Meng Gong, and then said loudly: "I have heard of Meng Shuai's name for a long time. When we met in front of the battle today, I was quite moved."
Meng Gong said calmly: "The reputation of King Qi is as powerful as thunder in my ears."
Zhao Tai sighed with emotion, stared at Meng Gong, and got straight to the point, "With Meng Shuai's ability, when Zhi's troops leave Xiangyang, the defeat is certain! Zhi Meng's army will inherit the legacy of Zongze and Yue Fei. Such elite soldiers, We should not be destroyed here. We should attack the Huru from the north and rein in Yan Ran! Today, I led the army alone and surrounded 30,000 elite regiments under Meng Shuai. Meng Shuai thought that this was a doomed defeat. I hope Meng Shuai will plan for the world and his soldiers. Submit to the lonely king and unify the Song Dynasty, so that parents will not lose their children, women will lose their husbands, and children will have no fathers!"
Zhao Tai didn't talk too much. He also believed that Meng Gong would give him a satisfactory answer without saying too much.
Sure enough, Meng Gong was silent for a moment and then sighed.
When Meng Gong came out of Xiangyang, he was determined to die.
However, after Qi Jun called out "cross the river" three times, his mood changed somewhat.
At first he regarded Zhao Tai as a rebel, but when he realized that the Qi army had realized an ideal that had not been realized for a hundred years in the Southern Song Dynasty, the Qi army in front of him became less hateful.
After hearing what Zhao Tai said again, "Don't make parents lose their children, wives lose their husbands, and children lose their fathers," he made a decision in his heart.
He wanted to be loyal to Zhao Yun, but he was already destined to die, so there was no need for 30,000 soldiers to accompany him to death.
It would indeed be a tragedy if this army, which inherited the legacy of Zongze and Yue Fei, were completely destroyed here.
"Your Highness, King Qi, since you can make people cross the river with three shouts, you should know about them!" After Meng Gong sighed, he suddenly turned back and pointed at the army behind him.
Zhao Tai nodded slightly, "Of course I understand!"
When Meng Gong saw this, he didn't say much, "May Your Highness, King Qi, treat these 30,000 soldiers well!"
After finishing speaking, before anyone could react, Meng Gong suddenly thrust his sword across his neck.
"He wants to kill himself in front of the army!" Wang Bin beside Zhao Tai exclaimed.
Thirty thousand troops were surrounded by several times the Qi army. Fighting to the death was meaningless and would only cause pain to the people.
Therefore, Meng Gong changed his mind. He could not fight this meaningless war, and he could let his troops surrender. However, as a person who believed in "loyalty to serve the country", Meng Gong had to be loyal to Zhao Yun and the Lin'an court.
Meng Gong knew that he would be defeated if he left Xiangyang, but he still obeyed the order and left the city.
Now he knows that surrender is the right choice, but he cannot betray Zhao Yun.
Therefore, he could only commit suicide in front of the battle to show his loyalty to Zhao Yun, and at the same time, he could save the lives of 30,000 soldiers.
Asking your subordinates to surrender is a sign of kindness to your subordinates and the people; committing suicide is a sign of loyalty to Lin'an.
Meng Gong moved very quickly. He raised his sword and yelled, "Official, I am loyal!"
At this time, just as he was about to wipe his neck, an arrow suddenly shot out from Zhao Tai's side, hitting the back of Meng Gong's hand. The sword immediately fell to the ground.
This thrilling scene was seen by the soldiers of the Qi and Song armies, and everyone suddenly exclaimed.
"My lord! My lord!" In the Song Army formation, several military schools saw this and shouted out in shock.
They were extremely anxious and cried, but they breathed a sigh of relief when they saw Meng Gong take off his sword.
