It was getting daylight, and more than 2,800 prisoners of war were sitting on the ground, waiting for the Western army to deal with them. They all had no armor and weapons, and everyone was uneasy.
Last night, the Western Army entered the city, shouting to surrender and not kill. All the soldiers defending the city surrendered. Only more than a hundred stubborn soldiers who resisted were killed. The other soldiers knelt down and surrendered, including the general Hu Lin who also ordered the city to be opened.
I voted, although it was a little late, but my attitude was good.
At this time, a cook came to deliver meals to the prisoners of war, each with a bowl of porridge and two steamed buns. There was actually a piece of bacon in the porridge.
The prisoners of war were all eating porridge and nibbling steamed buns. This food was better than their usual food. At least they could still see meat, and the steamed buns were also very soft and sweet. Gradually, the fear in their hearts gradually disappeared. Since they were given food, then
I won't kill them.
And the words of the cook who delivered the food made everyone feel warm in their hearts.
"Hurry up and eat! Don't think blindly. You are Han people, not Jurchens. His Highness King Yong still expects you to go home and farm and pay taxes!"
Although the cook spoke with a Guanzhong accent, everyone understood it, which ignited hope in everyone's heart. They were Han Chinese and King Yong would not kill them.
General Liu Qiong walked over quickly and stood on a high ground to lecture the prisoners of war on the ground.
"I am the commander-in-chief of Liu Qiong. All brothers who have surrendered, listen. Although you have surrendered, it is not honorable. You have sacrificed your life for the Jurchens. His Royal Highness, King Yong, out of kindness and forgiveness, does not want to kill you, so he will let you go back to your hometown.
I am reunited with my family, but I have three stipulations that I have to explain.
First, if you want to get rid of the shame of working for the Jurchens and voluntarily join the Western Army, we welcome you and will not discriminate against you; second, when you go home, each of you will be given three buckets of rice and three hundred coins to pay for your expenses, so there is no need to
Anyone is allowed to rob people on the road. If he is caught by the military discipline soldiers, he will be executed! Thirdly, after returning to his hometown, he is not allowed to join the Jin Army again. If he is captured again, he will not be forgiven. Whether it is voluntarily or forced, the minimum
The punishment is also to have to work in the mines for five years."
Commander Liu Qiong's words made all the soldiers feel at ease. The next step was the registration process. Every soldier had to register and then wait for the Haizhou War to end. Of course, during the waiting period, he did not just sit and eat, but participated in repairing the city wall and repairing the pier.
, you can go home when the war is over.
At noon, two civil servants came to Donghai County. They were sent by Han Shizhong to understand the situation and test Liu Qiong's attitude.
Liu Qiong met two people in the military camp. One of them was surnamed Jiang and the other was Han. They were both in the military.
Liu Qiong basically didn't listen to what they wanted to say, but went straight to the point and said to the two of them: "We are not interested in land and sea states. Our goal is to capture the East China Sea Island. Now that the East China Sea Island has been captured by us, then we will use your ship to
The team must evacuate as soon as possible, otherwise misunderstandings and conflicts may easily occur.”
The man named Jiang joined the army and said: "Our commander-in-chief said that our fleet is only within the strait and will not go to the East China Sea Island. The two sides will not interfere with the river, just like we allow your fleet to sail through the Yangtze River."
The two soldiers who joined the army came to convey Han Shizhong's attitude. They would not go to the island, but they would not evacuate either. They hoped that both sides would live in peace. If the Western Army could not be tolerant to them, then they could not be tolerant to the Western Merchant Fleet on the Yangtze River.
.
Liu Qiong's expression changed and she was about to explode. Tang Qian quickly pulled Liu Qiong aside and whispered: "Han Shizhong is also afraid that he will not be able to explain to the court. In fact, there is no need to rush them away. As long as we limit the time and the area, why not
I'm going to interview Han Shizhong."
[A book-chasing app recommended to me by an old book friend I have known for ten years, Yeguo Reading! It is so easy to use. I rely on this app to read and listen to books while driving and before going to bed. You can download it here www. 】
Liu Qiong shook his head, "You can't go, it will be troublesome if they hold you captive. Let Wang Sima go talk to them."
Liu Qiong had a bad temper, but Tang Qian was very calm and rational, so Chen Qingcai always paired the two of them so that Tang Qian's reason could suppress Liu Qiong's temper.
Liu Qiong also realized that this matter should not be too tough. Both parties could negotiate. If the negotiation failed, it would not be too late to take action.
........
Sima Wangfu came to Han Shizhong's main ship, bowed and saluted, "I am under the command of Liu Du, Sima Wangfu, to see Marshal Han!"
"It turns out to be Wang Sima, please come to the warehouse to discuss it in detail!"
Han Shizhong invited Wang Fu to the main warehouse, and the two of them took their seats respectively. Wang Fu bowed and said: "Liu Dutong hopes that the two sides can clarify the boundaries to avoid misunderstandings and unnecessary conflicts. First of all, we are following the order of King Yong.
Coming to seize Donghai Island and attack Haizhou land is not within the scope of our mission, and we hope that Han Shuai can clarify the mission and scope!"
Han Shizhong was in a bit of a dilemma. Although the other party was very frank about their mission and goals, it was unclear how true and credible this frankness was.
He pondered for a while and said: "The task of our navy is to assist the main force in seizing Haizhou, including Donghai Island. We originally wanted to seize the land of Haizhou first, and then seize Donghai Island, but unexpectedly, your army took the lead. Since you have already
I will not fight with you to seize the East China Sea Island. Both sides are Song troops, so there is no need to fight against each other. Now my mission is to turn to land, fully assist the main army in its operations, and no longer set foot on the East China Sea Island."
"It would be best if this is the case. Neither side is willing to conflict. Liu Dutong hopes to establish a charter, especially for the Strait Channel, where both sides will go their own way and not interfere with each other!"
Han Shizhong was stunned, "You also want to enter the strait?"
"Of course, we have to transport a lot of grain and materials and need a dock. Isn't this normal?"
"But you can definitely use Buffalo Bay to the north, isn't it the same?"
Wang Fu shook his head, "Buffalo Bay is a full ten miles away from Donghai County, and the road is very bumpy and uneven, making it difficult for large vehicles to move. The Strait Terminal is less than one mile away from Donghai County. Of course, it is unloading from the Strait Terminal. Han Shuai also knows our requirements.
It’s not too much.”
Han Shizhong laughed dryly and said: "I know that your request is not excessive. I am just worried that the water channel in the strait is narrow. If there is a conflict between the two sides due to the use of the water channel, it would be so regrettable!"
"So when it comes to demarcating the boundary, the three-mile-wide waterway can be divided into two, and both sides can take their own waterways without affecting each other."
Han Shizhong's face was as gloomy as water. The other party occupied Donghai Island and almost occupied the entire waterway of Haizhou. He occupied the strait first. This is his own territory. The other party also forced him to give up half of his fleet.
Forced into a mile-long waterway and feeling so aggrieved, how could he explain to his men?
"The bay is too narrow and prone to conflicts. I would like you, Liu Dutong, to be more realistic and use Buffalo Bay for unloading. This is fair to both parties!"
"Is this Han Shuai's final decision?"
Han Shizhong nodded, "I'll let you do the East China Sea Island, but the bay is where my troops are stationed. I hope you won't get involved. I also hope that both parties will be safe!"
"I understand, I will report to the capital and say goodbye!"
Wang Fu stood up to say goodbye, and Han Shizhong watched him leave coldly. When Wang Fu got off the boat and headed to the dock of Donghai County, Han Shizhong immediately ordered: "Send the entire army to enter a state of combat readiness!"