Chapter 816 Persuade Xuan Dou County to surrender
Just as the battle between Ailang and the main force of the Japanese army began, the 120,000 Cao troops led by Zhang He and others had already advanced to Liaodong County and launched a fierce attack on Liaodong County. At the same time, the 200,000 army led by King Goguli had arrived at the city of Xuantu County, camped for more than ten miles, and surrounded Xuantu County on three sides. The atmosphere in Xuantu County suddenly became extremely tense, but the Han people here did not panic. They were led by several local men and divided into several teams to actively prepare rolling stones and wood to transport various war defense equipment to assist the Qin army in defending the city.
Gao Tai was discussing affairs with his subordinates. The atmosphere in the tent was relaxed and everyone was full of confidence in this battle. Gao Tai of Gao Yuan Dynasty clasped his fists and said, "King, our army is ten times more important than the enemy. There is no suspense at all in this battle, and there is no need to use any strategy! Finally, the generals thought that the army would launch a fierce attack on three sides tomorrow morning, and the city would be captured within one day!" The generals agreed, all of them looking impatient. Gao Tai couldn't help but feel bold, and an impulse and excitement lingered in his heart.
Tie Yongnan couldn't help but leave the list and said: "Although our army is ten times that of the Qin army, the Qin army is different from ordinary opponents, so we must not underestimate the enemy because of this! The last general thought that we should still make the worst plan!..."
Gao Tai was in high spirits, and when he heard Tie Yongnan's words, he felt very disappointed. Gao Yuan looked at Tie Yongnan and sarcastically said, "Why do you think our army will be defeated?" Gao Tai snorted unhappily.
Tie Yongnan quickly explained to Gao Tai: "King, the last general will never think that our army will be defeated, but based on previous war experience, our army is really not careless! This battle is very important to our army and our future and destiny. It is better to be cautious!"
Gao Tai couldn't help but feel that what Tie Yongnan said was reasonable, and frowned. Military advisor Defang went out and clasped his fists and said, "King, my subordinates have a plan, maybe they can defeat others without fighting!" Gao Tai was overjoyed and asked hurriedly: "What are the clever plans of the military advisor?"
Defang smiled and said, "Our army is approaching. At this moment, the people of Xuantu must be trembling like cattle and sheep in the cold wind and panic all day long! At this moment, if an eloquent person sent an envoy to Xuantu County to lobby Gao Chi, Gao Chi would definitely be overjoyed to surrender to the outside world! Our army can seize Xuantu County without bloodshed. Isn't it beautiful? This is a way to defeat others without fighting!" Gao Tai was overjoyed and praised, "The military advisor is a clever plan!" After pausing, he asked Defang, "Who can the military advisor take on this important task?" Defang clasped his fists and said, "Since this plan was proposed by his subordinates, his subordinates would be willing to be the envoy to go to the city to lobby Gao Chi!"
Gao Tai was overjoyed, and the generals couldn't help but look at Defang with admiration. Gao Tai suddenly frowned and said with some concern: "If Gao Chi was stubborn and unconscious, it would be a great loss for me!" Defang heard this and burst into tears, and said with fists: "The king is so kind to the world, and the ministers cannot repay him, but he can only do whatever he wants to do!" Then he said: "But the king doesn't have to worry at all. Under such circumstances, they
There is no choice at all, and the Weichen is still sure. Besides, Gao Chi and Weichen are childhood classmates, and their relationship is extraordinary. If you take a step back, you will never harm me even if this matter fails! Your Majesty, don't worry!" Gao Tai nodded and said, "Since that's the case, there will be a military advisor. When the military advisor saw Gao Chi, he told him for me that as long as he could surrender, I guarantee that his current official position will remain unchanged and he will be awarded the title of General Dingxi!"
Defang sighed: "Your Majesty is so kind to the world, how can Gao Chi have any other intentions?" Then he clasped his fists and said: "Your Majesty is waiting for a moment, and I will go to the city to lobby Gao Chi to surrender."
Not long after, Defang appeared in the city hall. Gao Chi sat above him, and several mighty men wearing strong and powerful armored men stood on both sides, staring at Defang. Gao Chi snorted coldly and asked unhappily: "Defang, I haven't seen you for many years. Are you going to be a lobbyist today?"
Defang looked at the murderous soldiers standing on both sides, but there was no fear on his face. He smiled slightly and said to Gao Chi: "I saw that Brother Gao Chi is coming to save Brother Gao Chi from the trouble. I didn't expect that Brother Gao Chi would treat his classmates and old friends like this. Wouldn't it be a chill?" Gao Chi frowned, waved his hand, and shouted: "Everyone left!" The soldiers withdrew from the hall, and only Gao Chi and Defang were left in the hall.
Gao Chi looked at Defang and asked, "Why is Brother Defang coming from?" Defang smiled slightly and asked without answering, "Does Brother Gao Chi know that now King Gao Juli personally led an army of 200,000 to fight the formation. Xuantu County is already in danger and is about to overturn in a blink of an eye?"
Gao Chi smiled slightly and said indifferently: "You don't have to worry about this matter! Although King Goguryeo is crowded with people, as long as the Qin army returns to help, the danger in Xuantu County will naturally be lifted." De Fang glanced at Gao Chi and laughed.
Gao Chi frowned and asked unhappily, "Why is Brother Defang laughing?" Defang shook his head with a smile and said jokingly: "Does Brother Gao Chi think I'm easy to bully, or are you deceiving yourself?" Gao Chi frowned and said without saying a word. Defang continued: "Brother Gao Chi must know the current situation. Not only are our 200,000 troops from Goguli attacking, but Prime Minister Cao and more than 120,000 troops from the west and east sides are attacking from both sides of the west and east! The three armies, nearly 500,000 people, attacked fiercely on three sides, and even if Lu Bu has three heads and six arms, there is no possibility of turning defeat into victory! In fact, the end of this battle has been decided, that is, the Qin army is destroyed and the three sides divide Liaodong!" Gao Chi's face changed slightly, without making a sound.
Defang glanced at Gao Chi, smiled slightly, and asked deliberately: "Brother Gao Chi thinks what I said makes sense?" Gao Chi shouted angrily: "What is the purpose of telling me about these things?"
Seeing Gao Chi losing his composure, Defang felt very calm and immediately said seriously: "You and my classmates are very different. I am here to save Brother Gao Chi in danger!" Gao Chi asked with a frown, "What does Brother Defang mean?" Defang said: "King Gojuli is a wise and noble man with great ambitions. Before Brother Yu came, he said to Brother Yu personally: "Gao Chi is a rare talent for generals and ministers, and it is a pity to kill him. I intend to use it with him. As long as he is willing to come, he can not only protect his current position, but also grant him the title of General Dingxi." Gao Chi couldn't help but feel moved, and then he showed a look of hesitation.
Defang saw Gao Chi's expression and struck the railway while it was hot: "Who can use Brother Gao Chi so much? Tell Brother Gao Chi in the truth. In fact, Goguli's army is ten times more than you. All the generals advocate siege from all sides to break the city in one fell swoop. King Goguli insisted on opposing the crowd. I hope Brother Gao Chi can take the initiative to surrender, so I specially sent me to tell Brother Gao Chi! King Goguli loves Brother Gao Chi so much, don't mislead yourself! One is heaven and the other is hell, Brother Gao Chi, please think carefully!"
Gao Chi's expression was very moved, and he couldn't help but clasped his fists to Defang and said, "King Goguryeo treats me so well! I, I really can't repay you!" After a pause, he said, "Please go back and tell Goguryeo that I am deeply grateful to King Goguryeo, and I am willing to lead the whole city to take effect." Defang was overjoyed and said, "Brother Gao Chi has really made a wise decision! Without further ado, Brother Gao Chi will go with me to pay homage to the king!"
Gao Chi said, "Brother Defang, don't be anxious." He paused and frowned, "Brother Defang may not know anything. Many officers in this city are loyal to the King of Qin. If you are too anxious, you may be in trouble and will not be beautiful. When I hold a banquet tonight to get rid of those officers, I will open the city to welcome the king into the city early tomorrow morning." Defang felt that what Gao Chi said was reasonable, nodded, and clasped his fists and said, "Then act according to what Brother Gao Chi said. Brother Gao Chi must be careful, and I will go back to report to the king now." Gao Chi clasped his fists and said, "I'll send Brother Defang."
Gao Tai heard Defang's return and laughed proudly, saying proudly: "This Gao Chi is finally aware of the current affairs!" Defang clasped his fists and said, "The king's army is approaching, and there is nothing else to choose from! This is called the trend of the general trend!" This flattery made Gao Tai feel particularly comfortable and couldn't help laughing. Then he said to everyone: "Everyone have a good rest today and enter the city early tomorrow morning!" Everyone agreed to the promise, and they all looked happy. No wonder, the soldiers could capture a heavy city without bloodshed, so there was no reason to be unhappy.
Early the next morning, under the brilliance of the rising sun, King Goguli led the army to leave the camp and drove to the city. After waiting for a while, he saw a figure wearing general's armor leading more than a hundred civil and military officials to open the city gate and rush out of the city. He knelt at the city gate and shouted loudly: "Welcome the king to the city!" Seeing this, Gao Tai couldn't help laughing. Defang next to him pointed at the person in front of him and said to Gao Tai: "King, that's Gao Chi!" Gao Tai glanced at Gao Chi from afar, nodded, waved his hand, and shouted: "Go into the city!" The army immediately started and headed straight towards the city gate. The group came to Gao Chi and others, and Gao Chi bowed again: "I pay homage to the king!"
Gao Tai stopped and smiled and praised, "I am very relieved to General Gao Chi to abandon the darkness and turn to the light!" Gao Chi hurriedly bowed his head and said, "It is a blessing that I have cultivated in my previous life! I must repay the great kindness of the king!" Gao Tai laughed loudly, looking very happy.
Gao Chi bowed and asked, "Who is the weak minister who is the one who wants to enter the city?" Gao Tai nodded and said, "Well. Let's lead the way forward." Gao Chi responded and then led a hundred of his subordinates into the city gate first. Gao Tai led a large army to follow closely. Gao Tai sat on the high-headed horse, looking down on all directions, with some of the aura of the world's lords.
When I entered the city gate, I saw that the street was very quiet and there was no pedestrian. No wonder, the local Han people must be uneasy and hid at home. Gao Tai thought of the next action to conquer Liaodong County, and couldn't help but ask Gao Chi, "Gao Chi, I intend to send you to Liaodong County to lobby Ju Yi to surrender. What do you think?"
Chapter completed!