Volume 10 Chapter 481
Chapter 481
That night, there was no sexual intercourse between Tang Yin and Ling Shuang. They just simply hugged each other and slept together for the night. But something seemed to have happened. At least the two of them had completely different feelings about each other. It seemed that they were There is a little more closeness, a little more care and attention, and they look more like a quasi-family who is engaged.
The rapid change in the relationship between Tang Yin and Lingshuang made the soldiers of Fengyu and Fengyu secretly surprised. However, people were also very happy. As the monarchs of the two countries became more and more harmonious, the relationship between the two countries would naturally develop more smoothly.
Now, both Feng and Jade countries hope that the alliance between Feng and Yu will be stable for a long time.
Before Shangguan Yuanji and Qiu Zhen rushed to Zhenjiang, news suddenly came from the Zhenjiang camp. Gao Hang, the former commander of the Zhenjiang Navy, and Gong Wendao, the former commander of the Donghai Navy, led the navy of the two armies to surrender and are now gathered in Zhenjiang. Outside the camp, Tang Yin is asked to make a decision.
The generals were surprised when they heard the news that Gao Hang had come to surrender. Without waiting for others to advise Tang Yin, Generals Sun Bing and Xu Yan immediately told Tang Yin that they would never accept Gao Hang's surrender.
Gao Hang has a blood feud with his own side. The annihilation of one hundred thousand of his own naval forces was caused by Gao Hang. If Sun Bing and Xu Yan had not made up their minds to fight to the death, they would have been blamed on Gao Hang.
They were both jealous and afraid of Gao Hang. What's more, with Gao Hang's ability, if he was really accepted by the Feng Kingdom, they would probably not be able to keep their positions as commanders of the navy.
In the Battle of Zhenjiang this time, although the navy commanded by Sun Bing and Xu Yan were beaten to a pulp and they almost died together, Tang Yin not only did not blame the two men, but instead rewarded the two men with great rewards. He was given the title of lieutenant general.
The reason is very simple. The battle was lost, but the loss was not humiliating. The Feng Army had the momentum that they would rather break the jade than live in ruins. The most important point is that they successfully attracted the Zhenjiang navy headed by Gao Hang and became the Pingyuan Army. Paving the way for the smooth smuggling of the Feiyu Army. It can be said that the Feng Army was able to conquer the capital of Mo State in one go. Even if Sun Bing and Xu Yan's contributions were not ranked first, they were among the best.
Tang Yin still valued their opinions. However, it would be a pity in Tang Yin's opinion to refuse Gao Hang's surrender. He thought about it for a long time, and finally decided to meet Gao Hang, and then decide whether to kill or keep Gao Hang.
Tang Yin's decree was conveyed to the Zhenjiang camp, and then the chief general of the Zhenjiang camp conveyed Tang Yin's decree to the remaining naval forces of the Mo Kingdom.
Tang Yin's decree did not clearly state that he would accept the surrender of Gao Hang and his men. As long as Gao Hang went to Zhenjiang to plead guilty, Gong Wendao, the commander-in-chief of the East China Sea Navy who was once his subordinate, worriedly persuaded: "General, looking at the future, , King Feng wants to kill the general. The general must not be fooled and go to Zhenjiang!"
Gao Hang smiled bitterly. Although the Zhenjiang Navy and the Donghai Navy have now been united, with more than 100,000 troops and nearly a thousand large and small warships, all the counties and counties in the Mo Kingdom have fallen into the hands of the Feng Kingdom. , we have become a lonely army. More than 100,000 brothers need to eat and drink every day, but where does the food and grass come from? Where does military pay come from? Without the support of land, how can he support this huge naval force under his command? He sighed and said, "If I can exchange my life for the lives of all the soldiers in the army, it will be worth it!"
"General..." Gong Wendao was very anxious and said in a trembling voice: "Fengren hates the general to the core. The general's trip will definitely bring disaster and misfortune. You must not do it!"
Gao Hang waved his hand and said: "If I really have no return from my trip to Zhenjiang, and Feng State has no intention of accepting our army, Wen Dao, just let those brothers who want to go home and live a stable life leave." Well, if there are still brothers who don’t want to leave, you... can take them far away. There are many island countries to the east of the East China Sea. Although pirates are raging, I think with your ability, you can definitely conquer a world with your brothers. "
Hearing this, Gong Wendao burst into tears on the spot, choked with sobs and grabbed Gao Hang's sleeves, wiping away his tears and said: "Why doesn't the general take us away? As long as the general is here, the hearts of the soldiers will not be broken. No matter where we go, we will never disgrace my reputation as a navy master!"
Gao Hang shook his head and said: "Leaving home is not what I want, nor what all the brothers want. It is a solution that there is really no other way in the end. As long as there is still a glimmer of hope, I should try hard so that the soldiers can stay." I am reunited with my family in my hometown, so I must go during this trip to Zhenjiang.”
He said everything to this extent, and Gong Wendao could no longer persuade him. The latter said: "If the general insists on going, let the last general accompany the general to go together!"
"No!" Gao Hang refused flatly and said sternly: "There must be someone in charge in the army. I will go alone. Even if there is an accident, you will still be there. If you and I go together, if we both die together, In Zhenjiang, wouldn’t those more than 100,000 brothers become mere prey for others to slaughter?”
This is the truth, but Gong Wendao couldn't bear to watch Gao Hang's sheep fall into the tiger's mouth.
In the end, Gao Hang did not accept Gong Wendao's dissuasion. He took a small boat with only one rowing sailor, left his own navy camp, and headed for the Zhenjiang camp, which had long been occupied by the Feng Army.
The commander-in-chief of the Zhenjiang camp really didn't expect Gao Hang to obey the king's order and come alone.
When Gao Hang arrived, General Feng was a little unprepared and at a loss. He didn't know whether he should be tied up and escorted to Zhenjiang for questioning, or whether he should be invited to Zhenjiang as a guest.
After thinking it over, since they came here on their own initiative, I shouldn't be too stingy. The commander of the Feng Army sent a large number of troops to "escort" Gao Hang to Zhenjiang. The Zhenjiang camp is very close to Zhenjiang City, and the journey takes only more than an hour.
Soon, Gao Hang was "escorted" by many Feng Army soldiers to Zhenjiang City and walked all the way to the main gate of the palace.
Sitting in the carriage, Gao Hang lifted the curtains and looked out. Seeing the majestic palace standing in front of him, he felt a lot of emotion in his heart. Not long ago, this was the palace of the Mo Kingdom, and it had been for thousands of years. But only a few days later, the Mo Kingdom was destroyed, and the palace fell into the hands of the Feng Army. Looking around the palace, the guards standing guard were all wearing black helmets, black armor, and red head tassels, all of them were Feng people.
Alas! Thinking of my great Mo, who was once prosperous, who would have thought that it would end up in such a miserable situation today? Who is to blame for this! Thinking of this, Gao Hang slowly lowered the curtain, leaned back, leaned against the wall of the car, and sighed to the sky.
The palace guards brought the news into the palace and reported it to Tang Yin. The latter heard it and responded without raising his head, and then there was no further news.
Tang Yin looked at the pile of memorials with a serious face. The soldiers below were a little anxious. Now Gao Hang has arrived. Whether to kill or cut him, the king must say something!
Thinking that Tang Yin did not hear the guards' report clearly, Sun Bing and Xu Yan looked at each other, and the two of them stepped out of the line, bowed to Tang Yin, and whispered to remind him: "King, Gao Hang has been brought in and is now outside the palace!"
"Yes!" Tang Yin's eyes were still on the memorials, and he didn't even lift his eyelids. He still responded ambiguously.
"Then...then will the king see it or not?" Sun Bing asked impatiently.
Tang Yin finally put down the memorial in his hand, looked at Sun Bing with a smile, and said: "It seems that General Sun seems to be more anxious than the king!"
Sun Bing was startled, and hurriedly lowered his head and whispered: "I dare not."
"Since Gao Hang came alone, it means that he really wants to surrender..." Tang Yin muttered, then picked up the tea, drank it slowly, and continued: "However, I heard that this person is very arrogant, let him wait outside for a while and grind his arrogance!"
Sun Bing and Xu Yan grinned secretly. It seems that the king intends to subdue Gao Hang. If he wants to kill him, he doesn't have to work so hard. Just take him to behead him. Sun Bing wanted to speak, but at this time, Xu Yan winked at him, indicating that he should not say more. If he annoyed the king, it would be more trouble than gain. Sun Bing understood Xu Yan's meaning, shook his head helplessly, bowed to Tang Yin again, and then returned to the original column with Xu Yan.
Outside the palace, the soldiers of Zhenjiang Camp sent Gao Hang to the palace, which was considered to have completed their mission. After handing over to the guards of the palace, they left Gao Hang and returned to Zhenjiang Camp.
The Feng Army of Zhenjiang Camp left, but the guards did not bring Gao Hang into the palace, and no one even paid attention to him, leaving him alone outside.
It was midsummer and the weather was hot. Gao Hang stood alone in the sun. After a while, he was sweating all over.
He was puzzled. What did Feng Army mean by this? He didn't kill him, nor did he take him to see King Feng. He just ignored him and treated him as if he didn't exist.
But after thinking about it, he understood that this was definitely not Feng Army's intention, but King Feng's intention. I think King Feng wanted to dampen his spirit before the meeting!
Gao Hang smiled bitterly. He had become a general of a fallen country. How could he still have spirit? On this trip, as long as the lives of all the soldiers can be guaranteed, I will die without regrets.
Thinking of this, he calmed down and stood under the scorching sun, closed his eyes, and did not move.
Looking at the beads of sweat dripping down Gao Hang's cheeks from time to time, the Fengjun guards opposite him also secretly admired him in their hearts. Just to say that his composure is absolutely extraordinary.
Gao Hang stood outside the palace gate for nearly an hour before a high-pitched singing voice came from the palace: "Pass the king's order to summon Gao Hang to the palace--"
Hearing that the king's order was finally heard, even the Fengjun guards breathed a sigh of relief for Gao Hang. It is estimated that if they wait any longer, Gao Hang will be exhausted by the sun. Two guards stepped forward quickly, bowed and said: "General Gao, the king invites you!"
Gao Hang's patience and composure are admirable, and the Fengjun guards are also polite to him, full of admiration in their words. Gao Hang swallowed his saliva to moisten his dry throat, and bowed to the guards and said, "Thank you for leading the way."
"General Gao, you are too polite. Please come in!" As they spoke, the two guards moved aside to let Gao Hang go first.