The news that the 60,000-strong army was once again wiped out completely wiped out the last glimmer of hope for the Nanzhao court. The court was filled with mournful cries, and all the officials were silent. Zheng Hui said sadly: "Weak ministers have repeatedly persuaded small countries not to humiliate big countries. Big countries can still recover after nine defeats, but small countries will be destroyed once they are defeated. However, the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty did not listen. They all thought that Nanzhao could replace the Tang Dynasty. Now the big country Disaster is imminent, Nanzhao will be destroyed!" Ge Luofeng cried and said: "I already knew I was wrong, but now it's come to this, it's too late to regret!" Zheng Hui sighed and said: "Wei Chen, please go talk to Tang Jun again! Try your best to save Nanzhao." Ge Luofeng stood up and saluted, "I'll leave everything to you, sir!" Zheng Hui took a carriage and rushed to the outside of the city. At this time, the people all over the city were fleeing, helping the old and the young to flee to the countryside and mountainous areas. The people who were originally crowded outside the city were basically all gone. Zheng Hui struggled to squeeze out of the city gate, and the carriage moved all the way. Twenty miles away from the city, Zheng Hui met the Tang army who were cleaning the battlefield. Some soldiers took Zheng back to see Li Sheng. They met Li Sheng at the gate of the marching tent. Zheng Hui quickly stepped forward to salute. Li Sheng smiled and said: "I've heard about Mr.'s name for a long time. Are you here on behalf of King Nanzhao?" "Exactly!" "Please come in and talk later!" The two entered the tent and sat down respectively. A soldier came in and served tea. Li Sheng smiled and said: "The emperor forbids me to be rude to you, so you don't have to worry. The Zheng family's property and personal safety will be protected by the Tang army!" Zheng Hui pleaded: "Can the general let King Nanzhao and the people go?" Li Sheng said calmly: "The Tang army will not harm ordinary people. This is a consistent principle. Sir, don't worry about this. As for the king of Nanzhao and the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty, I can't decide. The emperor of the Tang Dynasty must decide their fate." .” "Will Nanzhao still exist?" "This is not something I can decide. Before the emperor makes a final decision, the Nanzhao court must stop all court affairs and let the Tang army occupy Nanzhao. Once the emperor makes a decision, I will strictly implement every decree of the emperor." Zheng Hui sighed, "General, can you give us a suggestion?" Li Sheng pondered for a moment and said: "My suggestion only has two words, sincerity. Show sincerity, and the emperor may consider the overall situation and let Nanzhao continue to exist." Zheng Hui stood up to say goodbye and walked out of the tent to meet his nephew Zheng Xu who came to visit after hearing the news. He quickly pulled Zheng Xu aside and asked in a low voice: "General Li suggested that we show sincerity. What does he mean by sincerity?" Zheng Xu pondered for a moment and said: "Second uncle, my sincerity is that Ge Luofeng is going to Chang'an to plead guilty. After all, more than 200,000 Tang troops were killed in the battle, and he cannot absolve himself of the blame!" "anything else?" "Also, when the Nanzhao royal family moves back to Taihe City, it's best not to bring any belongings with you, and don't lose your life for money. This attack on Nanzhao cost the imperial court nearly half a million yuan. If the capital cannot be recovered, , then Nanzhao will definitely not exist." Zheng Hui nodded, and he got on the carriage and returned to the capital. At this time, most of the people had fled, and the four city gates seemed a bit deserted. Zheng Hui's carriage returned all the way to the palace and was immediately taken to the main hall by the guards. The anxious Ge Luofeng quickly asked: "How is it?" Zheng Hui smiled bitterly and said: "The only clear statement made by the opponent's general Li Sheng is that he will not harm the ordinary people of Nanzhao. His attitude towards the rest is unclear." "What do you mean?" Ge Luofeng asked anxiously. Zheng Hui sighed and said: "He just can't do it. The fate of the king and the fate of Nanzhao are all decided by the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. The Nanzhao court is going to suspend all operations and let the Tang army implement military control. My lord, this is actually a good thing!" " "Why is this a good thing?" Yin Qiukuan, a Qingping official next to him, said: "This shows that the Tang Dynasty's war against Nanzhao was not aimed at destroying the country. If the country was to be destroyed, the Tang army would have been handed over to the general, and he would not ask the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty for instructions! " A glimmer of hope suddenly ignited in Ge Luofeng's heart, and she quickly said: "Then what should w
To be continued...