On July 29, Deng Zhong led Wudangwei to capture Qixian and continued to march northward. On the 10th year of Tiantong, on August 4th, he captured Yangyi. At this point, almost all the cities in the south of Jinyang City were captured by Deng's army. Further north were Fen River, Jin River, and Cave Water.

These three rivers are the last barrier south of Jinyang City, but whether it is the Fen River, Jin River or the Cave River, they are not big rivers and cannot become natural barriers like the Yellow River and the Yangtze River. Therefore, Zhao State built two fortresses on the edge of the three rivers, namely Kenyang and drilled a platform. In addition, it vigorously strengthened Yuci City and arranged heavy troops in the three places all year round.

However, that was already the past. Since Deng Zhong led Wudangwei to the north, Zhao State has withdrawn all the troops from the three places back to Jinyang, and acted as if he was defending Jinyang City to the death.

In the tenth year of Tiantong, on the fifth day of the eighth month, Deng's army crossed the cave and crossed the water, captured the Taotai, Yuci, and the troops approached the Jin River. After crossing the Jin River, it was the capital of Zhao State, Jinyang City.

On the edge of the Jin River, Deng Zhong led a group of generals to stand here, looking at Jinyang City on the other side of the river. At this time, Jinyang City was very quiet and seemed to have no response to Deng's arrival.

"General, the opposite is Jinyang City. As long as we can successfully capture Jinyang City, then we will be the first achievement in this battle!" Looking at the opposite Jinyang City, General Wudangwei Li Pingzhang said excitedly, this is a merit of destroying the country, and it is hard to find. Although Wudangwei had also gone south to destroy the southern country that entrenched in the south of the world, can the southern country be compared with Zhao?

Deng Zhong also said with a smile: "Do you know? Since Liu Bang, King Gao of Han, appointed King Cheng of Zhao Zhang Er as King Zhao, and King Cheng of Zhao moved the capital from Handan to Jinyang, for three hundred years, no one has been able to fight here. The Han State cannot do it, Wei State cannot do it, Yan State cannot do it, and Qin State cannot do it, and now we have done it."

When Zhang Er was awarded the title of King of Zhao, the competition for hegemony in Chu and Han was at its most intense moment. At that time, the entire world was divided into two camps. Later, after the Chu and Han Dynasty rescinded one after another, Zhao State rose instantly with years of accumulation and had been in a strong position for three hundred years. Han State, Wei State, and Yan State were all the most powerful countries at that time, but they were all defeated generals of Zhao State. After Zhao Xin defeated Han Qing, Zhou Shen, Pang Lang and other famous generals at that time, King Wei of Zhao made a bold statement that Jinyang City was the safest city in the world, and there would be no army that did not belong to Zhao State to reach the city of Jinyang. Now Wudang Wei generals have done what countless predecessors wanted to do but did not do.

"General, generals, you should not be too optimistic, but don't forget that we only have 50,000 people. According to the spies, there were 30,000 troops in Jinyang City. Later, they recruited strong troops from Jinyang to join the army. Now the Zhao army in Jinyang City is no less than 50,000, and there are also a strong city like Jinyang City. Can we fight?" Seeing that Brother Deng Zhong and Li Pingzhang and others were eager to try, as if they had been able to eat Jinyang City, Su Yun, as a military advisor, felt that he had to pour some cold water on them appropriately.

"Military advisor, for so many years, your bad habits still cannot be changed. I still like to disappoint you!" Chang Mao said with a lip silence.

When everyone heard this, they burst into laughter. They were all people who had worked together for many years. Moreover, when Wudangwei was formed, everyone was a young man in his teens and twenties. He had been in his thirties for almost twenty years. Everyone was in his thirties and was almost in his forties, and Su Yun was still the same.

"Okay, don't laugh anymore. The military advisor is right. We just came outside Jinyang City, which does not mean that we will definitely be the first to enter Jinyang City. Jinyang City is the capital that Zhao State has been running for many years. The people of Zhao will never surrender. With our current strength, it is indeed a bit reluctant to take down Jinyang City. However, no matter how difficult it is, since we have all come here, we must give it a try, otherwise we will be really unwilling to accept it." Deng Zhong said.

Indeed, Deng Zhong also knew very well that it was very difficult to win Jinyang City with his own strength without a guard, but it did not mean that he would not do it. He had reached this point. No matter how difficult it was, he had to give it a try. What if it succeeded?

Su Yun, who was standing by, was very pleased with Deng Zhong's attitude. Why did Deng Sheng and the general's general choose Deng Zhong to become the general of Wudangwei? It was just because of his calmness. Over the years, Deng Zhong has not disappointed them. He is neither humble nor arrogant, nor arrogant, nor arrogant, nor discouraged in victory, and not discouraged in defeat. Now the older generation of Deng's general's general is getting old, and Deng Zhong is not yet in his forties. It is the time to be young and strong. It can be imagined that in the future, there will definitely be a star of tomorrow for the top three positions in the general's general's office in the future.

"The general said it well. Although it is difficult, he still has to give it a try, otherwise how can he be willing to do it? According to the spy's return, the gates of Jinyang City are now closed and martial law is strictly enforced. Even Mingjing is difficult to convey the information in the city. If you really want to fight, it will be a tough battle." Su Yun said.

"Whether it is hard or not, you will know if you touch it. Send the order to cross the Jinshui River and follow me to visit the city of Jinyang!" Deng Zhong ordered.

"Yes! The general has an order to cross the river!"

At the same time, Meng Si took Meng Chen to the top of Jinyang City, which was only one step away from Jinshui. From a distance, Meng Si could still see the banner of Deng Jun.

"Father, Deng Jun is moving!" At this time, Meng Chen saw Deng Jun's actions, and he was going to cross the river.

Meng Si looked at the direction of Jinshui and said, "Finally, Chen'er, sent someone to inform Xing'er, and asked the eunuchs in the palace to trick Zhang Ying and Zhong Xing into the palace, and then controlled them together with the Queen Mother and His Majesty, and waited for their father!"

"Here!" Meng Chen replied.

Soon, after receiving the instigation from his father, Meng Xing in the palace found an eunuch and summoned Zhang Ying and Zhong Xing into the palace in the name of Empress Dowager Meng.

An hour later, Zhang Ying and Zhong Xing met at the gate of the palace. In the past year, there have been constant conflicts between the two. In order to compete for power in the court, they fought openly and secretly. However, now that the Deng army is about to reach the city, they have also let go of the conflicts between them and agreed to the outside world.

"Zhong Xiang, do you know what the Empress Dowager is so anxious to summon us to the palace?" Zhang Ying asked Zhong Xing.

Zhong Xing thought for a while and said, "Now Deng Jun is on the other side of Jinshui and is about to cross the river. The Empress Dowager must be a little anxious. At this time, I will call you and me into the palace, probably for this matter!"

Thinking of Deng Jun, Zhang Ying asked carefully: "Zhong Xiang, do you think we can defend Jinyang City?"

Zhong Xing nodded and said, "Mr. Zongzheng, there is no need to worry. The spy has already found out that the Deng army outside the city is only 50,000, while Jinyang City has already had 30,000 elite soldiers. In addition, the strong people who have been recruiting the army these days are no longer comparable to the Deng army. Although the combat power is not good, it is still a big problem to defend the city. As long as the Marquis of Yuzhong is not greedy for merit and advance, there will be no problem with Jinyang City. Besides, Gu Tu and Gongsun Lang's army to serve the king are already on the way. As long as we can support their arrival, even if the Deng army continues to increase its troops, it will not be able to shake Jinyang City."

"That's good!" Zhang Ying breathed a sigh of relief, and then said with a lonely look on his face: "I am nearly fifty years old this year. I have experienced the prosperity and decline of the Great Zhao in my life. When I was born, it was during the reign of Emperor Wei. General Zhao Xin commanded the three armies and officially opened the unprecedented prosperity of my Great Zhao. When I became an adult, Great Zhao had become the top power in the world. Unfortunately, with the deaths of General Zhao Xin and Emperor Wei, Great Zhao will no longer be prosperous. However, I believe that as long as I Great Zhao can overcome this hurdle, I will definitely be able to return to the peak."

"What Lord Zong Zheng said is exactly what the original image thinks. Let you and I work together to revive the Great Zhao!" Zhong Xing said.

The two looked at each other, and then laughed happily, as if they had seen the day when Zhao State was revived.

Afterwards, the two entered the palace together, but after entering the palace, Zhang Ying and Zhong Xing found something was wrong.

Zhong Xing said to Zhang Ying: "Master Zongzheng, do you think that the palace seems a little strange today. Why are there so many more guards than back to the past?"

Zhang Ying nodded and said, "Yes, but this is not surprising. Deng Jun is on the other side. It is natural for the Empress Dowager to strengthen guards for the safety of the palace. As for what the Empress Dowager thinks, we will naturally know after seeing the Empress Dowager."

The two soon arrived at the imperial study where the Zhao State Emperor worked on a daily basis. Since the death of Emperor Zhang Xian of Zhao State, this place has become the place where the Empress Dowager Song of Zhao State handles the government affairs. After the death of Song, this place has become the place where Empress Dowager Meng.

At this time, Meng was leading the young emperor Zhang Yuan to teach Zhang Yuan step by step. Zhang Yuan was already eleven years old and was no longer the ignorant child at the time. Therefore, Empress Dowager Meng also began to teach Zhang Yuan to deal with the government affairs. Meng was also very strange about the arrival of Zhang Ying and Zhong Xing.

"I pay homage to Your Majesty, Empress Dowager!" After seeing Empress Dowager Meng and the little emperor, Zhang Ying and Zhong Xing bowed.

But Empress Dowager Meng was a little puzzled by the arrival of the two, so she asked, "Zhang Qing, Zhong Xiang, why did you two suddenly enter the palace? But what happened?"

Empress Meng said this, but she couldn't mess with Zhang Ying and Zhong Xing. Didn't you ask us to summon us to the palace? Why do you ask us the other way around?

"Empress Dowager, didn't you send someone to summon ministers and Zhong Xiang to the palace?" Zhang Ying asked.

"The Ai family sent someone to summon you? No, the Ai family did not summon anyone today, nor did they send anyone out of the palace. How could it be that the Ai family sent you?" Empress Dowager Meng said suspiciously.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Ying and Zhong Xing were very uneasy. At this time, Meng Xing, who was in charge of guarding the palace, suddenly rushed in with a team of guards.

Seeing Zhang Ying, Zhong Xiang, Empress Dowager Meng, and the little emperor, Meng Xing was relieved and finally arrived.

Seeing Meng Xing who suddenly broke in, Empress Dowager Meng said unhappily: "Meng Xing, why are you doing in? Didn't you see that Ai family, Lord Zong Zheng and Zhong Xiang have important matters to discuss? Do you understand the rules? Go out!"

When facing Empress Meng's words, Meng Xing was unmoved. He just smiled and looked at everyone. Seeing this, Empress Meng was very angry and was about to scold her, but Zhong Xing took the lead.

Zhong Xiang looked at Meng Xing meaningfully and said, "Meng Xing, if I guessed it wrongly, it was you who falsely passed on the Queen Mother's decree and sent someone to summon Ben Xiang and Lord Zong Zheng to the palace?"

"Haha!" Meng Xing laughed loudly when he heard this, "Zhong Xiang is worthy of being the prime minister of a country. No wonder my father often said that after Lin Situ and Zuo Sikong died, Zhong Xiang was the smartest person in Da Zhao. This is true today. That's right, it's just that I asked someone to invite Zhong Xiang and Lord Zong Zheng to the palace. It's not to be hiding. Now the entire palace is under my control!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked. What did Meng Xing want to do? Zhong Xing frowned and asked, "Meng Xing, what do you father and son want to do?"

Now that Jinyang City is controlled by Meng Si and the palace is controlled by Meng Xing, Zhong Xing can think of it with his toes that the Meng family must have had some plans.

Meng Xing smiled and said, "I don't want to do anything, I just hope that the Empress Dowager can sign a letter of surrender and ask Deng Jun for surrender!"

"What!" Before Empress Dowager Meng and Zhong Xing had acted, Zhang Ying suddenly started and pointed at Meng Xing and cursed: "Meng Xing, do you know what you are saying? You can say such a king and fatherless word. Do you want to rebel? Come on, take Meng Xing down quickly!"

Faced with Zhang Ying's hysteria, Meng Xing shook his head and said, "Mr. Zongzheng, don't waste your energy. Have you forgotten? Now the entire palace is my people. They only listen to me, not to listen to you, so save money!"

Zhang Ying still wanted to continue scolding, but was pulled by Zhong Xing. Empress Dowager Meng held the trembling little emperor and asked Meng Xing sadly: "Meng Xing, we are a family, why do you want to do this?"

Meng Xing said, "Auntie, because we are a family, the first person to meet my aunt is a nephew. Otherwise, now we will be Deng Zhong, the general of Deng army. Auntie, Da Zhao is already weak. Instead of struggling to death, it is better to let go. As the saying goes, those who know the current affairs are heroes. Auntie, if you don't think about yourself, you should also think about your cousin. If you stand it, you will not have a good end. On the contrary, Deng Guo has always treated the surrendered royal family with preferential treatment. As long as his aunt signs a letter of decline, he will be rich in the future."

"Hmph!" Zhang Ying sneered: "It's so nice to say that it's not for the wealth of your Meng family. Meng Xing, no matter how clever your tongue is today, it can't change the infamy of your Meng family's betrayal of the leader."

Meng Xing ignored it, but looked at Empress Dowager Meng and said, "Auntie, Deng Jun is about to come to the city. I hope my aunt can make a decision early, so don't make mistakes!" After that, Meng Xing left, but the guards who came with Meng Xing did not leave.

After Meng Xing left, a silence fell into the study. After a long time, Zhong Xing raised his head and said to Empress Dowager Meng: "Empress Dowager, surrender!" After saying this, Zhong Xing seemed to feel relieved and lost all his strength.

Zhang Ying and Empress Dowager Meng looked at Zhong Xing in surprise. They did not expect that Zhong Xing would give up first.

Zhang Ying said loudly: "Zhong Xing, do you know what you are talking about? Do you also want to be the eternal sinner of Da Zhao?"

Zhong Xing smiled bitterly and said, "What else can we do? Now the entire Jinyang City is under the control of the Meng family father and son. If General Li Rubing is there, he can rely on his prestige to regain the control of Jinyang City from the Meng family father and son. However, no one in the entire Jinyang City can compete with the Meng family father and son. Whether the empress dowager signs or not, it cannot change the fact that the Meng family father and son offer the city to Deng army. Why should we struggle to die? The late emperor only has the bloodline of His Majesty. Since we do not have the ability to protect Da Zhao, we must protect His Majesty and keep the last bloodline of Zhang no matter what."

Hearing this, Zhang Ying was choking for a moment. It was not that Zhang Ying knew that they had no chance anymore, but Zhang Ying was a member of the Zhang family. It was really hard for Zhang Ying to accept that he had surrendered. However, if Deng’s army did not surrender, once Deng’s army entered the city, as the regent and the emperor of Zhao, the end of Empress Dowager Meng and Zhang Yuan would not be good, so Zhang Ying was speechless at this time.

Empress Dowager Meng left a line of tears, closed her eyes, as if she had used all her strength, and said, "Sign, this surrender letter has been signed by the Ai family!"

"Empress Dowager!" After Empress Dowager Meng said this, Zhang Ying and Zhong Xing fell to the ground in an instant.

Soon, Zhong Xing drafted the surrender book himself. Empress Dowager Meng took a look, and had no choice but to cover the jade seal of Zhao on the surrender book, and then said to the guard guard guarding in the study: "Go and tell Meng Xing that the Ai family has surrendered!"

After the imperial guards left, the little emperor Zhang Yuan looked at his mother with a blank look on his face. Although Zhang Yuan was still young, he was not a person who knew nothing. On the contrary, ascending the throne at a young age, Zhang Yuan was more precocious than ordinary peers. He knew very well that after his mother signed the surrender letter, Zhao State had already perished, and he was no longer the supreme emperor of Zhao State. Thinking of this, Zhang Yuan hugged his mother State tightly.

Empress Dowager Meng looked at her young son and didn't know how to comfort this miserable child, so she could only hold Zhang Yuan in her arms with all her strength.

After receiving the news from Empress Dowager Meng, Meng Xing walked into the imperial study room with joy and carefully read the surrender book. After confirming that there was no problem, he said to Empress Dowager Meng: "Auntie, don't blame us. In fact, my father and nephew are also for the sake of my aunt's good. Since the surrender book has been signed, please ask my aunt, Your Majesty, and Zhong Xiang, Lord Zongzheng, follow me!"

Meng Xing took Empress Meng, the little emperors Zhang Yuan, Zhong Xing and Zhang Ying, and other four, not just the palace, but rather the escort. In order to avoid the troubles, Meng Xing did not notify other court officials, so he couldn't wait to take Empress Meng and the little emperor to Kaicheng to surrender. Because no one was notified, no one knew that the little emperor was going out of the city to ask for surrender.

I saw that Empress Dowager Meng and the little emperor both took off their costumes and changed into regular clothes. The little emperor held the surrender book in his hand and walked towards the city gate under the leadership of Meng Xing.

After arriving at the city gate, Meng Si quickly came up. Seeing the surrender book in the little emperor's hand, Meng Si immediately breathed a sigh of relief. Looking at the pitiful Queen Mother Meng, Meng Si couldn't bear to say, "Sister, don't blame the brother, Da Zhao is powerless to make the world come true, and there is no way for her brother."

Empress Dowager Meng didn't pay attention to Meng Si, but just looked cold, like an iceberg.

Seeing that Empress Dowager Meng ignored him, Meng Si was a little embarrassed and did not continue to make things boring. Instead, she said to Zhong Xing and Zhang Ying: "I am very happy that the two adults can understand the current affairs so much. Both adults are talented. Emperor Deng has always been talented and appointed by others based on their merits. I believe that after arriving in Luoyang, the two adults will be valued. This lord will congratulate the two adults in advance again."

"Hmph!" Zhang Ying sneered: "Meng Si, why should you pretend to be hypocritical again? Everything you do today will eventually be despised by the world."

Meng Si shook her head and said, "What do people think of me, Meng Si? I don't care. If my life is gone, what's the use of such a false name? I won't say much nonsense. Deng Jun is about to cross the river. We'd better leave the city early to greet you!"

Soon, under the leadership of Meng Si, a group of people walked out of Jinyang City. As the emperor of Zhao, although Zhang Yuan was young and did not have any real power, he was also a real master of Zhao. So Zhang Yuan held the surrender letter in his hand, stood in front, and waited quietly.

At the same time, Deng Zhong led Wudangwei and had all crossed the Jinshui River. When he was about to march towards Jinyang, the spy who had gone to investigate came quickly and reported to Deng Zhong: "Report to the General, the gate of Jinyang City is wide open, and the Emperor of Zhao held the letter of surrender and asked the General to surrender!"

When everyone heard this, they were shocked. Why did Zhao surrender suddenly?

"Did you see clearly? Is it really the Emperor of Zhao?" Military advisor Su Yun took a step forward and asked.

The spy nodded and said, "Yes, this is what Meng Si, the Hou of Yuzhong in Zhao State, told the villain. Meng Si also asked the villain to ask the general to go and accept the surrender quickly."
Chapter completed!