Ning Lin stepped up the reinforcement of the camp. Although the camp was simple, it blocked Xiao Wuxun from all directions to escape. Even if there were scouts who could occasionally get out of the gap, it was useless. Even if Xiao Wuxun could escape with a few people, as long as he could not take these tens of thousands of troops out, Ning Lin was not afraid, because Xiao Wuxun, who did not have his own soldiers, was nothing for the powerful men of Dai State.
When the Wei army camp was almost built, a real heavy snow fell, and the entire field was completely covered with ice and snow in just one night. The horses stepped into the snow and had to sink half of their legs. In such an environment, even if the Wei army was not on guard, it would be impossible to go back.
For the Wei army, the transportation of materials was also difficult, but before that, one camp after another had already hoarded materials. Although more than 200,000 troops were indeed difficult, not all of them. Seeing this situation, Ning Lin also began to withdraw some of his people, no longer retaining so many people, leaving only 150,000 most combat-capable troops.
By the time of the Chinese New Year, everything has become merely organized, and the two sides seem to have an indescribable tacit understanding. Of course, for Xiao Wuxun, it may be a helplessness.
After nearly two months of a life-and-death battle, the Wei army was filled with joy and hope in the upcoming New Year. Xiao Wuxun drank a jar of wine in big mouthfuls and seemed indescribable anger.
Xiao Wuxun has been like this for half a month. He also knew that he could not do this, but he really had no choice.
"marshal."
Outside the house, the voice of his confidant general, also his nephew Xiao Da, came.
Xiao Da is the son of his own brother. His elder brother was also a very hero back then, but he died in battle on the horse. After his death, he inherited everything from his brother, including his brother's woman. After getting Xiao Da's mother's affairs, the child was just born. Although he was not his own, he was also raised as his son. In fact, such things are very common in Daiguo.
Although Dai Kingdom is not called a barbarian, many things are still very similar to barbarians. Of course, it is more because Dai Kingdom is poor and women who have lost men and want to continue to live. This is the only way to do so.
In the army, whether it is a nephew or a son, they need to be called military titles. This is Xiao Wuxun's order, so Xiao Da has always been like this.
At this moment, looking at the young man walking in outside, Xiao Wuxun seemed to see himself twenty years ago.
In a trance, Xiao Wuxun put down the wine jar and asked, "What's the matter?"
"The New Year is the day after tomorrow. What instructions does the marshal have?" Xiao Da asked respectfully.
"Let the soldiers have a good meal." Xiao Wuxun hesitated for a moment before saying.
Xiao Da heard it but did not move. Xiao Wuxun saw it and asked, "What else is there?"
Xiao Da followed and said, "Marson, the Wei army will definitely celebrate on the New Year's Day. The ice and snow in the past few days are not as deep as before. Maybe it is us..."
Before Xiao Da finished speaking, Xiao Wuxun waved his hand and said, "What are you thinking about Ning Lin? We haven't rushed out before, so we have no hope."
Such an answer seemed to be expected for Xiao Da, so he immediately said: "Since there is no hope, marshal, why should we surrender?"
"What did you say? I am the prince of Dai State, I am the eagle on the wasteland, how could I surrender to the Wei people?" Xiao Wuxun jumped up immediately after hearing this.
Xiao Da was not afraid and stared at the other party and said, "Uncle, I was raised by you since childhood. Although you are not my father, it is no different from my father. Moreover, you have always been very nice to your mother. Even if she is old and has a bad temper, she is still the most important woman in the family. So I have always been very grateful to you, but I have to live too!"
"Xiao Da, what do you want to do?" When Xiao Wuxun heard this, he had already grabbed the sword that never left his waist.
Xiao Da didn't move, but looked at Xiao Wuxun and said, "Uncle, Ning Lin sent someone to persuade him to surrender. As long as you nod, you agree, Ning Lin ensures your life and safety. Although he cannot lead the troops, he also promised me and a few generals that our troops are still under our control. And after the beginning of spring, we can directly kill back to take revenge. Ning Lin is a trustworthy person. The people of Qing before were also valued after surrender. Even his favorite woman now is the Empress Dowager Qing, so uncle surrenders."
"Marson, surrender." At this moment, more than a dozen people rushed in from outside, all of his most loyal subordinates, including two sons who were a few years younger than Xiao Da.
"Haha... are you going to surrender now?" Xiao Wuxun picked up the wine jar again and asked with a smile.
Among the dozen generals, a strong man who looked older than Xiao Wuxun said, "Xiao Wuxun, we are brothers. When your brother died in battle, your uncle wanted to embezzle your house. You asked my father to borrow troops. I and you took back what originally belonged to you. After that, we became brothers. As brothers over the years, I grew up with you. When I broke through the siege, my son died in battle, but I had no complaints at all. But now it is not the time when we were in the past. We can hold on to the maximum of our food until the beginning of spring, but so what? Will the people from the royal court come to save us? Even if they come, can they agree to Ning Lin? Even Ning Lin is surrounded and not annihilated, I suspect that they are waiting for those who may come back."
"Xiao Gan, my son, do you think so too?" Xiao Wuxun asked, looking at another young man in his early twenties.
"Father, if there is a little hope, we will not persuade you. Even the eldest brother just asked you, if you agree and withdraw from the attack, we will also fight to the death, but you also refused. You also know that there is no hope. We are not afraid of death, but we don't want to die like this." The young man gritted his teeth.
When Xiao Wuxun heard this, he glanced at everyone and asked, "What do you think so?"
Facing this gaze, everyone was silent, but silence was equivalent to acquiescence. After a long time, Xiao Da stood up again and said: "Marson, not only Ning Lin, but the second prince of Wei also promised that he would never harm you at that time. Even as long as he was not against Dai, you can lead troops in the future."
"Tele the troops again to deal with Zhao or Xia?" Xiao Wuxun said with a smile.
No one answered Xiao Wuxun's replies, and he laughed and started to drink wine. Finally, he smashed the wine jar directly. He looked at everyone and shouted: "I have been riding thirty years and never thought that I would surrender one day, but the current situation is really impossible. Although Xiao Da is my nephew, it is no different from my son. You will be the leader in the future."
"Marson, you..."
Chapter completed!