Ning Lin stepped up efforts to strengthen the camp. Although the camp was simple, it blocked Xiao Wuxun's escape from all directions. Even if scouts occasionally got through the gaps, it was of no use. Even if Xiao Wuxun could escape with a few people,
But as long as there is no way to bring out these tens of thousands of troops, Ning Lin is not afraid, because Xiao Wuxun without his own soldiers is nothing to the powerful men of Dai State.
When the Wei army camp was almost being built, a real heavy snow fell. The entire wilderness was completely covered with ice and snow in just one night. Even if the horses stepped into the snow, half of their legs would sink into it. Such an environment
, even if the Wei army was undefended, it would be impossible to go back.
For the Wei army, the transportation of supplies was also difficult. However, before that, one camp after another had already stocked up supplies. Although it was indeed difficult for the army of more than 200,000 people, it was not all. And seeing this situation, Ning Lin
They also began to withdraw some of their people, no longer retaining so many people, leaving only 150,000 of the most combat-effective troops.
By the time of the Chinese New Year, everything had become just in order, and both parties seemed to have an indescribable tacit understanding. Of course, for Xiao Wuxun, it was more likely to be a helplessness.
After experiencing a life-and-death fight for nearly two months, Wei Jun faced the upcoming New Year with joy and hope, while Xiao Wuxun drank a big gulp of wine, and his whole person seemed to be filled with indescribable anger.
Xiao Wuxun has been like this for half a month. He also knows that he can't be like this, but he really has no choice.
"marshal."
The voice of his trusted general and his nephew Xiao Da came from outside the house.
Xiao Da is the son of his own brother. His brother was also a very heroic man back then, but he died on horseback in the end. After his death, he inherited everything from his brother, including his woman. After getting Xiao Da's mother,
This child had just been born. Although he was not his biological son, he was raised as his own son. In fact, this kind of thing was very common in Dai.
Although the Dai country is not called a barbarian, many things are still very similar to the barbarians. Of course, most of them are that the Dai country is barren and women who have lost their men have the only way to continue living.
In the military, whether he is a nephew or a biological son, he must be addressed by his military title. This is Xiao Wuxun's order, so Xiao Da has always been like this.
At this time, looking at the young people walking in from outside, Xiao Wuxun seemed to see himself twenty years ago.
Suddenly, Xiao Wuxun put down the wine jar and asked, "What's going on?"
"The day after tomorrow is the Chinese New Year, what orders does the marshal have?" Xiao Da asked respectfully.
"Let the soldiers have a good meal." Xiao Wuxun hesitated for a moment and then said.
Xiao Da heard it, but didn't move. Xiao Wuxun saw it and asked, "Is there anything else?"
Xiao Da followed: "Marshal, on New Year's Day, Wei Jun will definitely celebrate. The ice and snow are not as deep as before these days. This may be because of us..."
Before Xiao Da finished speaking, Xiao Wuxun waved his hand and said: "Who do you think Ning Lin is? If we didn't rush out before, 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 don't we surrender?"
"What did you say? I am the prince of Dai and an eagle in the wilderness. How can I surrender to the Wei people?" Xiao Wuxun jumped up immediately after hearing this.
Xiao Da was not afraid, and stared at the other person and said: "Uncle, you raised me since I was a child. Although you are not my father, you are no different from my father. And you have always been very good to your mother. Even if she is old and loses her luster,
She is still the most important woman in the family, so I am always grateful to you, but I also want to live!"
"Xiao Da, what do you want to do?" When Xiao Wuxun heard this, he had already grabbed the saber that never left his waist.
Xiao Da did not move, but looked at Xiao Wuxun and said: "Uncle, Ning Lin has sent someone to persuade me to surrender. As long as you nod your head and agree, Ning Lin will ensure your life is safe. Although he cannot lead the troops, he will also promise to me and a few generals.
The troops and horses under our command are still under our control, and after the beginning of spring, we can directly kill them back for revenge. Ning Lin is a man of his word. The former Qing people were reused after they surrendered. Even the woman he likes most now is from that year.
Queen Mother of Qing, please surrender, uncle."
"Marshal, surrender." At this moment, more than ten people poured in from outside, all of them were his most loyal subordinates, including two sons who were several 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 the battle, your uncle wanted to embezzle your family. You asked my father to borrow troops.
It was me and you who took back what originally belonged to you, and we became brothers. Over the years, I grew up with you as your elder brother. During the previous breakout, my son even died in battle, but I didn’t complain at all.
, But now is not the time before, we have no hope, our food can last until spring at most, but so what, will the people from Wangting come to save us? Even if they come, can they agree to Ning Lin? Even Ning Lin
If the forest surrounds and refuses to annihilate them, I suspect they are waiting for someone who might come back."
"Xiao Gan, my son, do you think so too?" Xiao Wuxun looked at another young man in his early twenties and asked.
"Father, if there was any hope, we would not persuade you. Even if my eldest brother asked you just now, if you agreed to withdraw from the attack, we would risk our lives, but you also refused. You also know that there is no hope, and we are not afraid.
I want to die, but I don’t want to die like this.” The young man gritted his teeth.
When Xiao Wuxun heard this, he glanced at everyone and asked: "You all think so?"
Faced with such gazes, everyone was silent, but silence was equivalent to acquiescence. After a long time, Xiao Da stood up again and said: "Marshal, not only Ning Lin, the second prince of Wei also promised that he will never do it when the time comes.
Even if it harms you, as long as it is not against Dai Guo, you can still lead troops in the future."
"Leading troops again, shall we deal with Zhao or Xia?" Xiao Wuxun said with a smile.
No one answered Xiao Wuxun's rhetorical question, and he laughed loudly and drank heavily. In the end, he smashed the wine jar, looked at everyone, and shouted: "I have been galloping for thirty years, and I never thought that one day I would surrender.
, but there is really no way around the situation right now. Although Xiao Da, although you are my nephew, you are no different from my son. From now on, you will be the commander-in-chief."
"Marshal, you..."
Hearing this, Xiao Da subconsciously felt that something was wrong, but just as he opened his mouth, he saw Xiao Wuxun pull out his sword and slice it directly across his neck.