redvbooks Chapter 2617 Bai Qi Enters Qi and Surrenders His Territory
Chapter 2617 Bai Qi Enters Qi and Surrenders His Territory
Chapter 2617 Bai Qi Enters Qi and Surrenders His Territory
Leonidas and Lancelot successfully retreated with Li Cunxiao's help, but Tian Pan was not so lucky.
He was originally intended as a decoy to lure the Qian army, but unsurprisingly, Yao Xiong and his cavalry intercepted him on the way.
Tian Pan was surrounded by the elderly, weak, sick and disabled. Even though he was prepared and chose a slightly advantageous location to fight to the death.
However, Yao Xiong's charge still shattered his remaining troops into pieces.
All of his generals died at the hands of Yu Yuan, and even he himself was killed by Yao Xiong's relative, Yao Baole.
After his death in battle, Yao Baole cut off his head as proof of his military achievements. It's pitiful that as one of the top generals of Tian Qi, he couldn't even have a complete body after his death.
Li Cunxiao's appearance did not surprise Yao Xiong too much when he received the news later.
It's not surprising that the Han Dynasty would send more troops to protect the Qi Dynasty.
The troops under Wu Qi that had already appeared on the battlefield were none other than the soldiers of the Han Dynasty. Now, it's just that the Han Dynasty's troops have increased in number.
During the process of destroying Qi, Daqian might encounter obstacles from Dahan, which Daqian had actually anticipated.
However, the situation in Qi that followed completely exceeded their expectations.
After Li Cunxiao's vanguard troops arrived, within a few days, with the full coordination of the Fierce Whale Legion, 100,000 Han soldiers had already set foot on the land of Xingbei Road in batches.
Not only troops, but also supplies and provisions, with the full assistance of the Fierce Whale Legion, are being continuously transported from the Qingbei and Donghai routes of the Great Han Dynasty to the Xingbei route of the Great Qian Dynasty.
However, not all of Bai Qi's 100,000 troops were immediately deployed to the front lines to fight against Da Qian. Only 70,000 troops were assigned to Li Cunxiao and Wu Qi respectively.
The remaining 30,000 troops headed towards the capital of the Great Qi.
Even Bai Qi, the commander-in-chief of the entire army, did not immediately go to the front line to fight against the Qian army. Instead, he headed towards the capital of the Great Qi.
At the same time, as the Han army began to arrive, the news that Tian Qi had surrendered to the Han Dynasty could no longer be hidden and broke out completely.
After this news broke, not only the Qian Army, but even the people of Daqi were completely unprepared.
Yes, even among the people of Daqi, the vast majority were unaware of this news beforehand.
Only a handful of people in the entire Great Qi could receive this news in advance, and each of them was a core member of the Great Qi.
Things are accomplished by keeping them secret. If too many people know about something important beforehand, it is very difficult to keep it a secret.
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Originally the seat of Xingbei Circuit, now the capital of the Great Qi Dynasty, Linzi.
The biting winter wind swept by, stinging dry, cold against one's face. The leaden sky hung low, as if it might unleash another snowfall at any moment.
Looking into the distance, the towering city walls of Linzi still stand silently.
However, the large flags with the character "田" (field) that used to flutter on the city gate have quietly disappeared, replaced by several plain flags that sway weakly in the wind, as if foreshadowing the change of ownership of this place.
Outside the city, in the open fields, a well-disciplined and silent army, like a black iron torrent, stood still about an arrow's throw from the city gate.
Thirty thousand Han soldiers, clad in black armor with red tassels, their spears and halberds gleaming coldly in the dim winter light. Three riders stood abreast before the army.
The rider in the center was a boy of thirteen or fourteen. He wore specially made soft armor for princes, covered with a black sable cloak, and wore a golden crown. Although his face still had a childish look, he exuded a kind of majesty amidst the thousands of troops.
A person's greatest source of confidence comes from their military strength.
And who else could this person be but Wang Yuan, the eldest prince of the Han Dynasty?
On either side of Wang Yuan were Bai Qi and Zhang Liang.
This combination of civil and military affairs effectively protected Wang Yuan in the center.
Half a step behind them, Dian Wei and Xu Chu stood like two guardian deities, their eyes sharp as lightning, vigilantly scanning their surroundings.
Following them stood over a thousand elite Tiger Guard soldiers, silent as mountains, standing proudly.
"Your Highness, although the situation on the front lines in Qi is not optimistic, the people in various places have maintained order along the way our army has marched to Linzi, and we have not yet reached the point of desperation."
"Their decision to return to the Han at this time was a calculated move to seek the help of the Han Dynasty to preserve their ancestral temples and spare the people from the devastation of war."
"Your Highness's visit is not only to accept surrender, but also to pacify the people, to take over, and to demonstrate the might of our Great Han. We should first try to appease you, and only resort to swift and decisive measures when absolutely necessary." Zhang Liang said slowly, looking at the towering city ahead.
This is the first force to surrender to the Han Dynasty without a fight, which has a profound impact on the Han Dynasty. The whole world is watching, and whether the Han Dynasty can handle this matter well will directly affect how easy or difficult it will be for the Han Dynasty to conquer the world in the future.
Wang Yuan nodded slightly, keeping Zhang Liang's words in mind.
Wang Yuan's gaze swept over the city, and he said, "I understand what you have to say, Master Zifang. In this situation, after entering the city, we should prioritize stability, both to show the grandeur of our Han Dynasty and to guard against any reversals."
Bai Qi then chimed in, "Your Highness is wise. When our army enters the city, the Tiger Guards will lead the way, first using troops to control the four gates and key locations such as the government offices and treasury."
"Your Majesty, I have made all the necessary arrangements. Dian Wei and Xu Chu will be on your side at all times. If any of the Tian Qi officials make any unusual moves, we will take swift and decisive action. Your Majesty only needs to remain seated and maintain order, demonstrating your authority while showing your benevolence."
"With General Bai in command and Master Zifang strategizing, I am at ease." Although Wang Yuan's voice still carried the youthful clarity, his tone was already quite composed.
"I will follow your arrangements, but I must be the one to meet you for the first time."
Bai Qi and Zhang Liang neither commented nor denied this, and naturally had no objection.
The eldest prince, Wang Yuan, is accompanying the army this time ostensibly to gain military experience; Bai Qi could easily have given him a lowly soldier's position.
But these are just words; it's impossible to actually use him as a pawn.
Especially during this surrender ceremony, as the eldest prince, Wang Yuan was more qualified than any of them to step forward and accept the surrender of their territory.
As they were talking, the city gate of Linzi slowly opened.
Shortly afterward, a group of figures slowly walked out of the city gate.
The leader was a middle-aged man wearing a nine-tasseled flat crown and the robes of a feudal lord. He had a calm expression, walked steadily, and held a seal covered with brocade in his hands.
This person is none other than Tian Wu, the current ruler of the State of Qi.
(End of this chapter)