Chapter 874: Sunrise in the East (99)
It was mid-November, and the first heavy snowfall arrived as scheduled in western Liaoning. The cold wind howled and swept across the entire land. The temperature dropped sharply. For Tian Dan and his army who were trapped in Changshou, it was cruel. The fact is that it makes people feel colder than the severe cold weather
The fact that Tian Fucheng and his army had been gone for nearly half a month finally entered Changshou, which was heavily besieged through some channels. The despair spread among every Qi army soldier. There was no food and grass inside, no reinforcements outside, and they were on the verge of despair. The true portrayal of their current situation was that they originally expected Tian Fucheng to lead the army to come to the rescue, cooperate inside and outside, break through the siege of the Eastern March Army, and Huo Siwei's massive destruction in the river attracted the Eastern March Army to encircle and suppress the pressure, but Huo Siwei and Wang Pei They have all left with Tian Fucheng, and all hopes have faded away. The only foreign aid Tian Jingwen has only 5,000 troops under his command. After holding on for half a month at Xiaoshan Pass, he finally could not resist Zheng Yangyang, Ding Wen, and Qingtian County. Zhang Hongyu's two-sided attack resulted in heavy losses. Tian Jingwen led the remaining troops to retreat into Xiaoshan. Langya and Liaoxi rejoined one another, completely blocking Tian Dan's breakout path.
Difficulties have come one after another. The soldiers have fallen to the lowest point. The most serious problem is that there is almost no food. The army has begun to slaughter mules and horses. The weather is getting colder. In the defense zone, there are things that can be used to keep warm. It had almost been burned to the ground, and the desolate scene in the entire defense area made everyone feel chilling.
Around them, the offensive rhythm of the Eastern Expedition Army slowed down. The daily routine attacks were more like perfunctory, and the troops attacked each time were not the same. The experienced Tian Dan was stunned. Suddenly, he discovered that Gao Yuan actually regarded him as a target for military training. A large number of new recruits appeared repeatedly among the attacking teams.
This fact greatly dampened Tian Dan's self-esteem, and he became furious. He organized a large-scale counterattack, but he never expected to fall into Gao Yuan's trap again. The Eastern Expeditionary Army lured the counterattacking troops to an open area, and then launched an attack with a large-scale cavalry. Thousands of elites who counterattacked this time were either killed or captured, and few of them were able to return to camp.
This was the last counterattack organized by Tian Dan. Since then, the Qi army's counterattacks have completely stopped.
In the deserted tent, Tian Dan was sitting by the fire wrapped in a heavy fur coat. In the entire defense zone, he is the only one who still supplies firewood every day.
"Prime Minister, what exactly does Gao Yuan want to do?" Advisor Qin Shaowei, who was sitting hunched aside, asked in a low voice: "If he launches an attack now, we will definitely not be able to stop him."
"What is he waiting for? He is waiting for me to surrender!" Tian Dan's face showed a look of desolation, "Our army has run out of food and grass, and the weather will get colder day by day. Apart from surrender, we really have no second choice."
After hearing the meaning of Tian Dan's words, the shock on Qin Shaowei's face just flashed away and then passed away. Now that things have come to a point, it is true that there is only one way to surrender. He opened his mouth and wanted to say something. But he didn't say it
"You want to ask,
Now that I have decided to surrender, why am I still here suffering? Did it also make the soldiers more resentful? "Tian Dan looked at Qin Shaowei
"Yes, this is exactly what I don't understand," Qin Shaowei nodded.
Tian Dan smiled bitterly, "I'm waiting for news from China."
"Domestic news?" Qin Shaowei asked in confusion.
"The second brother joined Huo Siwei. Wang Pei and others returned to Qi. Naturally, they wanted to kill the boss and replace me." Tian Dan raised his head, "I'm waiting for the news that he won and got his wish. Wait until he succeeds. , I will naturally surrender to Gao Yuan."
"Why?"
"Why. I don't want to be the target of Gao Yuan's use!" Tian Dan sighed: "What I'm most afraid of is that the second brother's actions are not secret and the boss knows about it. The two are inseparable, forming a large-scale civil war in the country , then Qi State is really over."
Qin Shaowei remained silent. In his heart, even if Tian Dan was gone, Tian Yuanyuan was the most suitable candidate. Tian Fucheng was brave when he was brave, but he was indeed not the prime minister.
"I know what you are thinking, but now, Qi State only needs one voice. Only one voice can gather the strength of the whole country to resist foreign aggression. My defeat has shaken the foundation of Qi State. Those foreign enemies who are watching covetously on the side. "How dare you miss this opportunity? You will definitely take advantage of the situation. So even if the second brother doesn't have the appearance of a master, but he sits on it, it's better than nothing," Tian Dan said slowly.
"Prime Minister, although Qi has suffered such a defeat, as long as Prime Minister is still there and as long as Prime Minister can go back, Qi's re-rise will not be a dream. So please Prime Minister, please don't be pessimistic, but should be ambitious and heroic," Qin Shaowei comforted.
"I'm already sixty-five!" Tian Dan stretched out his hand to hold up the white hair that was flying around his ears, and sighed: "People live seventy years old, how many days do I have to live? Originally, I wanted to take advantage of my energy. , to lay a solid foundation for the Qi State and enhance its strength to cope with the Qin State's sweeping trend in the future. The greed of this thought has brought the Qi State into the abyss. I have become the sinner of the Qi State."
"Man is not as good as God. How could we have expected that the once powerful Donghu Iron Cavalry would be so vulnerable in front of the Eastern Expeditionary Army and be defeated so quickly. Even if they could hold on for a few more months, they would be victorious. It belongs to us. God is not blessing me Daqi!" Qin Shaowei said with red eyes!
"God bless Daqi!" Tian Dan's eyes went straight, "Is God really bless this Gao Yuan?"
The two of them were relatively silent. Now that the matter has come to this, what can I say?
There was the sound of hurried footsteps outside the door. An officer trotted in, bowed to Tian Dan and said: "Prime Minister, there is news from the front camp. The special envoy of the Eastern Expedition Army and the chief political councilor of the Eastern Expedition Jiang Family Quan wants to see the Prime Minister."
"Finally here!" Tian Dan glanced at Qin Shaowei, "What is supposed to come will always come. Shaowei, go and greet him for me!"
"Yes, Prime Minister!" Qin Shaowei stood up
"Prime Minister, do you want to prepare to give this special envoy a slap in the face?" The officer hesitated and said
Tian Dan waved his hand and said, "People are killed by swords and I am fish and meat. Why bother adding to the laughing stock? Go ahead and invite Jiang Yizheng in. He is the number two figure in the Zhengdong Mansion. He came to give me an ultimatum, but he also gave me an ultimatum." It’s enough for my face”
Qin Shaowei and the officer hurried away, and Tian Dan stood up. He walked to the bronze mirror in the room and looked at his haggard face. The mottled white hair shook his head, "Come here, prepare some hot water and clean clothes for me. I want to take a shower and change clothes."
Outside Changshou City, the defense zone that once stretched for dozens of miles has now been riddled with holes. The enemy and our fronts were intertwined. After the first heavy snow, both sides seemed to have a tacit understanding. They stuck to their respective positions and there were no more frictions. For the Qi army, in the current situation, surrendering to the opponent seemed to be a matter of course. The only way out, and for the Zhengdong Army, is in such a world of ice and snow. Not to mention that the superiors no longer ordered the attack, which was also a sign of sympathy for the soldiers. The enemy is already a turtle among the others. As long as you trap them, your opponent will starve to death.
The nearest defense line of the Eastern Expeditionary Army was less than one mile away from Changshou County, and to his left and right, there were two Qi Army defensive positions watching eagerly. At this moment, a group of more than a hundred soldiers holding giant shields, Protect around the Jiang family. They moved forward slowly until they were only four to five hundred steps away from Changshou County. They stopped just now, and behind them was the Zhengdong Army's position. More than a thousand cavalry led by Luo Lei are standing on horseback and may launch a charge at any time. Once the opponent makes any changes, they will dispatch as soon as possible to snatch the Jiang family power back.
The city gate of Changshou County was wide open, and two teams of soldiers filed out, armed with spears and crossbows, guarding both sides of the city gate. At the top of the city, the nerves were also tense at this time, guarding against the Eastern Expedition Army's plot to seize the city gate.
Qin Shaowei hurriedly walked out, passed through the jungle of soldiers, and strode towards the shield soldiers of the Eastern Conquest Army on the opposite side.
The shield soldiers separated like a tide, and Jiang Jiaquan walked out with a smile.
"I have admired Chiang Kai-shek for a long time, and I am finally able to see him today. I am so lucky!" Qin Shaowei clasped his fists with both hands and clasped his hands to the ground.
"Mr. Qin has said it!" Jiang Jiaquan returned the favor with a smile, "When Mr. Qin was helping Tian Xiangyi to soar to the sky in Qi State, Jiang was still in poverty in Yuyang. Mr. Qin's name is really like thunder to me."
"Those who have been quiet for many years and suddenly become famous, like Mr. Jiang, who would rather sting themselves without meeting a master, are the masters!" Qin Shaowei sighed: "Now between you and me, one has the victory in hand, and the other is on the verge of despair. Judgment!"
Jiang Jiaquan smiled slightly and said, "Mr. Qin, you and I don't need to flatter each other. My governor is still in the camp waiting for me to bring back the results of the negotiations with Prime Minister Tian. Let's go into the city. It's freezing cold. You and I, our soldiers, must be I’m all tired of it too”
"Please!" Qin Shaowei waved his hand.
Jiang Jiaquan turned around and waved to the guards behind him. He was alone like this and followed Qin Shaowei into the city unsteadily.
Tian Dan sat upright on the throne. He had freshened up. At this moment, he could not see the decadence and old age before. He appeared to be in high spirits. When he saw Jiang Jiaquan step into the room, he stood up.
"Jiang Jiaquan met with Prime Minister Tian when he was discussing government affairs in Zhengdong Mansion!" Jiang Jiaquan clasped his hands and bowed in salute
"There is no need to be polite to Jiang Yizheng, please take a seat." Tian Dan nodded, turned to the guard on the side and said: "Show Jiang Yizheng a seat."
Jiang Jiaquan sat down gracefully and looked up at the world-famous chief counselor of Qi. At the same time, Tian Dan was also watching this Gao Yuan's chief adviser. As Gao Yuan rose step by step, Jiang Jiaquan's reputation also followed. The news of the March to the East spread all over the world. It was only then that someone dug up the past of Jiang Jiaquan. This man who was unknown before turned out to be the younger brother of Li Ru, a famous contemporary figure in the world. He actually helped to create two regimes that frightened the world. People couldn't help but marvel. Tian Dan looked at each other and thought with jealousy, why didn't he meet such a person?
(Okay, I admit, I am a person with no new ideas. If we establish a country from afar, what name should we give it? I like the domineering power of the Han Dynasty. Anyone who offends the power of the Han Dynasty will be punished no matter how far away I am. I watched Wolf Warrior a few days ago. , it makes people excited. I also like the eclecticism of the Tang Dynasty and the self-confidence of embracing all rivers. After hesitating for several days, I decided to stay Han. The sun rises in the east and it will end at the 100th chapter, so the name of the next chapter is called Huanghuang Han. Wei! )(To be continued)