Pei Yun, the military governor of Huainan, captured Chuzhou and Sizhou, and personally killed Luo Louzhen, the chief general of Huaidong in Southern Chu. All the towns in Huaidong surrendered after hearing the news. Only Cai Lin, the deputy general of Huaidong army, broke up his troops and defended Guangling.
, Yong's army failed to attack, so Pei Yun ordered He Ying's troops to attack Gaoyou in a detour and cross the water to attack it from the side. Guangling was defeated. Reinforcements did not arrive for a long time, and Cai Lin knew that the situation was irreversible. At this time, Pei Yun used arrows to summon him to surrender. Cai Lin then led the army out of the city and killed himself.
In front of the formation, the generals in Guangling surrendered. On October 29, Yong's army arrived in Yangzhou, and the Yangzhou defenders collapsed without a fight.
——"Zi Zhi Tong Jian·Yong Ji San"
The most famous places of interest in Chuzhou are Zhenhuai Tower in the city, Hanhou Temple and Piaomu Temple on the outskirts of the city, and Hanhou Diaoyutai. Gu Yuanyong, the governor of Chuzhou, originally loved Zhenhuai Tower and often held banquets here.
Mingshi was here last night to command the Chuzhou garrison to resist the Yong Army's attack. However, within one night, when he came to Zhenhuai Tower again, he was already a prisoner. Although the Yong Army sergeant who was supervising him did not show any disrespect at all.
But he couldn't get rid of the bitterness and fear in his heart.
Yesterday at dusk, the defeated troops of the Chuzhou camp came outside the city. They learned that the Yong army had captured the Chuzhou camp and Luo Louzhen had died in the battle. He quickly opened the city gate to let these defeated troops enter the city.
, the man leading the charge was none other than Huang Canjun. This man often helped him soften his cheeks in front of Luo Louzhen, so he did not become suspicious. Unexpectedly, it was the evil star who entered the city. Huang Canjun was actually forced by Yong Jun to make money.
In the city, Chuzhou, which could barely fight, fell inexplicably. At last, Gu Yuanyong was still wary. Although Yong's army entered the city, he retreated to Zhenhuai Tower under the protection of his own soldiers, and
Yong's army began to fight in the streets. The Yong's army was powerful, but the Chuzhou defenders were familiar with the geography. The two armies fought for a long time, and the outcome was still undecided. However, that night, 20,000 reinforcements from the Yong army poured into Chuzhou City.
Gu Yuanyong's last hope was shattered. Seeing that the Chuzhou city was full of banners of Yong's army, and the remaining more than a thousand defenders were surrounded under the Zhenhuai Tower, he had no choice but to raise the city to ask for surrender. After that, he
He was forced to lead Yong's army to pacify the people in the four cities. By dawn, Chuzhou City had been effectively occupied by Dayong.
Gu Yuanyong, who had not slept all night, was summoned to the Zhenhuai Tower by Yong Army General Pei Yun. When he walked up to the top floor that he was most familiar with, he saw Pei Yun standing in front of the window, standing with his hands behind his hands, overlooking the scenery downstairs.
On both sides behind him, there were two people standing on each side. They were all white-clothed battalion masters in green and black armor and white cloaks. Although Gu Yuanyong didn't know the special status of these personal guards, he could tell that they all had a sharp demeanor and were different from others.
An ordinary sergeant. With a bitter look on his face, he stepped forward and bowed to the ground: "Gu Yuanyong, the surrender minister of Southern Chu, pays homage to Lord Jiedushi."
Pei Yun turned around and stretched out his hand to help him. After he stood up, Pei Yun smiled slightly and said: "Pei was ordered by His Majesty Emperor Yong to conquer Huaidong. He offended the people of Chuzhou a lot. A bloody battle last night was inevitable.
Many innocent people have been hurt. Since you have abandoned the dark side and turned to the bright side, please give me some comfort."
Gu Yuanyong promised, but there was hope in his heart. Could it be that the Yong army was not planning to execute him? He resisted the Yong army for nearly half of the night. In the dark night, the Yong army who attacked the city suffered a lot of damage.
There were about a thousand people. He originally thought that as long as Chuzhou was pacified, he would be reckoned with by the Queen of Autumn. If he were not worried about the massacre of Chuzhou City in revenge, he would not surrender. Unexpectedly, this Huainan Jiedushi, Yong
The military commander seemed to have no intention of blaming himself.
Gu Yuanyong had no experience fighting Yong's army before, so naturally he didn't know that in the eyes of Yong's army, it was normal for the enemy to resist. If the enemy did not resist, it would be strange for them to surrender.
Pei Yun comforted Gu Yuanyong a few words, and his gentle words made Gu Yuanyong gradually feel at ease. At this time, Du Lingfeng walked upstairs angrily, saluted Pei Yun, and said: "General, that Chu
Governor Shi was so rude. His subordinates were ordered to collect documents and seals, but he refused to hand them over and cursed you, saying that you used deceit to gain the city and were an insidious villain."
Gu Yuanyong's heart skipped a beat. The governor of Chu, Shi Jing Changqing, was a ninth-ranked scholar in the autumn of the second year of Tongtai. He came to Chuzhou four years ago to take office. This man is a child of a Jiaxing family. According to his background and talents, he should have more talents.
With a high official position, he could at least enter the Hanlin Academy, but his official career was bumpy. Over the years, he served in various places and joined the army. He was never promoted to Sima and other positions. Everyone in the same field as him had already become a good man, but he was the only one.
He was appointed as the governor of Chu when he was young. After he took office, Gu Yuanyong paid careful attention to the fact that this person acted in a reasonable and orderly manner, advanced and retreated appropriately, fulfilled his duties, was honest and honest, and was indeed a good talent. He once asked about his official career.
Because of the ups and downs, this man just sighed and said nothing. There was naturally a hidden meaning in this. However, Gu Yuanyong did not like to explore other people's privacy in his life, so he just kept it in his heart. Unexpectedly, this man turned out to be so stubborn today. If he offended Yong Jun,
, isn't it true that he is dead? His wife, concubines, and children are all in Chuzhou City. If he doesn't do it right, it is possible that the whole family will be wiped out. Thinking of this, he can't help but feel anxious in his heart.
Pei Yun remained calm and said calmly: "Ling Feng, how did you deal with it?"
Du Lingfeng said: "I was so angry that I had someone tie him downstairs. I asked the general to allow his subordinates to behead this man in public, as a warning to anyone who dares to be my enemy, Dayong."
Thinking of Jing Changqing's daily benefits, Gu Yuanyong hurriedly stepped forward and bowed: "General, please forgive me. General, please forgive me. Jing Changqing is a man of upright nature, and he may have offended me. General, please forgive me. Please spare his life."
Pei Yun smiled and said: "Bring him here, I want to see this strong person, Chang Shi."
Du Lingfeng was overjoyed and passed the order. Not long after, the guards came up with a man. This man was about forty years old, with a gentle appearance and a peaceful demeanor. However, he was covered in dirt at the moment, and his official hat had fallen to someone unknown, and his forehead was covered with dirt.
There were also blood stains, which showed that he had suffered a lot along the way.
When they got upstairs, the man stood up without kneeling, but glared angrily. Seeing him like this, Du Lingfeng said angrily: "I saw my general and didn't kneel down to apologize."
The man said coldly: "Jing is a minister of Southern Chu, why do you want to worship Dayong's general?"
Pei Yun laughed when he heard this and said: "Gu County Governor has led the Chuzhou officials to surrender to me, Dayong. Now that you are a surrendered minister, why don't you kneel down?"
The man said angrily: "The governor has requested to surrender, but I have not asked to surrender. You have invaded our land and hurt our common people. The people of Southern Chu all hate you to the core. Although you are forced to temporarily surrender due to the situation, when the king's army goes north, plow
I will never let you escape from Huaidong."
Du Lingfeng was furious. He stepped forward and slapped the man to the ground. He pointed at the man and cursed: "Who knows who the people of Southern Chu hate so much? Who doesn't know that Luo Lou is really wreaking havoc in Huaidong?"
, plundered the women of the people, and forced food and wages. Today our army posted a notice mentioning Luo Louzhen's death. The people of Chuzhou were all happy and excited. Since you are so stubborn, why don't you have the guts to fight against Luo Louzhen? I hate it the most in my life.
You rotten scholar, since you refuse to surrender, then you are a prisoner of our army, and I will not kill you. I will chain you in front of the governor's house for three days to see if you still have the strength to curse." He said this.
The punch was so heavy that half of the man's face was swollen and blood flowed from the corners of his mouth. The man seemed to be willing to take the risk and cursed endlessly. Although his speech was unclear, Du Lingfeng became even more angry. He pulled out his saber and pointed at it.
The man said: "Okay, since you seek death yourself, I will help you."
Pei Yun originally just watched Du Lingfeng's actions indifferently, but when he saw that he was really going to kill someone with a knife, he stopped him and said: "Forget it, he is also a loyal person, and it is ominous to kill him. Let's just put him in prison. Don't make it too difficult for him.
family."
Du Lingfeng said happily: "I obey my command." After saying that, he dragged the man downstairs.
Gu Yuanyong was so frightened that he broke out in cold sweat. Although Du Lingfeng was beating and scolding the disrespectful Chang Shi, the eyes of the other people were clearly turning on him, clearly intending to scare the monkeys. Seeing the capable subordinate officials being beaten by the arrogant and domineering
The soldiers of the Yong Army were insulting, and Gu Yuanyong felt humiliated in his heart. He wanted to curse these people, and then asked Pei Yun to order him to be dragged out and beheaded. This was regarded as being loyal to the country. His face turned blue and red.
, naturally Pei Yun saw it, but the most important thing now is to intimidate Chuzhou officials so that they dare not resist, so he pretended not to see Gu Yuanyong's face. The senior officials of Nanchu in Huaidong were all
He is a descendant of the Nanchu family, and even if he asks for surrender, it is absolutely unreliable. Pei Yun will only wait for Guangling to be captured, and then he will cleanse Huaidong and use it as the front line for Dayong to attack Nanchu. Now he is just holding back temporarily.
One day later, Pei Yun left Wei Ping with 5,000 men to guard Chuzhou. He led his army to join He Ying's tribe and headed for Guangling. At the same time, Zhang Wenxiu's tribe, who had successfully captured Sizhou, also joined Guangling.
Guangling is the last gateway to Yangzhou. This place was originally under the jurisdiction of Yangzhou, and Yangzhou was called Guangling in ancient times. At the end of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, the county Tianchang was established here. Later, Guangling was renamed Yangzhou, and Tianchang was renamed Guangling. It has been decades since then, and people have become accustomed to it.
In this way, Guangling is regarded as a barrier to the north of Yangzhou. If Guangling is captured, Yangzhou can be conquered in one fell swoop. Therefore, Nanchu established the Guangling camp here.
Although Cai Lin, the deputy general of the Guangling camp, is also from Shang Weijun's lineage, he is an upright person by nature. He is Shang Weijun's nephew. If it weren't for his disagreement with Shang Weijun, I am afraid that the position of Huaidong general will not fall.
Luo Louzhen, so Luo Louzhen kept a distance from him, and handed over the Guangling camp to him and ignored him. Cai Lin was quite unique in training troops. He restrained the soldiers, never disturbed the people, and often helped those in need.
, so it has an excellent reputation in the Guangling area. After the Chuzhou Camp and Sizhou Camp were defeated, many remnant troops fled to Guangling and were taken into the camp by him. After reorganization, there were more than 30,000 people. His general sentiment
After reporting to Jianye, he led the army to Guangling City. He knew that if he wanted to confront the Yong Army head-on, he would definitely be defeated, so he prepared to rely on Guangling City to resist the Yong Army's offensive. He knew himself and knew that he could not defeat Pei Yun.
, just hoping to hold on until the reinforcements from Nanchu arrive.
On October 9th, Pei Yun's army arrived in Guangling. One hundred thousand Yong troops and Chen soldiers were under the Guangling city. At first glance, they were densely packed. The Yong army's camps were connected at the corners. They were so serious that just looking at them gave people a feeling that they could not win. Cai Lin pointed out
He said to the camp of the Yong Army: "If Guangling is lost, the Yong Army can march straight into Yangzhou and threaten Jingkou and Jianye. If you don't fight hard and hard, the Huaidong Army will lose its prestige. I have already submitted a letter to Jianye to Shang."
Xiang He and General Lu asked for reinforcements. We only need to stay for ten days and a half to wait for the reinforcements. If you are willing to die, the officers and soldiers of the Guangling camp were deeply favored by Cai Lin. When they heard this, they all said loudly: "I hope you will die."
Die for the general."
The roar was heard far away and could be heard clearly by Yong's army below the city. Pei Yun frowned and said to He Ying and Zhang Wenxiu behind him: "It seems that Guangling City is not easy to capture!" He Wenxiu was a handsome young general who shouted loudly.
He smiled and said: "General, why should you worry? Even if Guangling is difficult to attack, can it still stop my Dayong Iron Cavalry?" All the soldiers also said loudly: "General, please order the attack. Guangling cannot be conquered. I swear that I will not be a human being."
Upon hearing this, Pei Yun pointed at Guangling City with his whip and said: "In that case, He Ying, you haven't made any military exploits this time, how about I let you go first?"
He Ying was overjoyed. Pei Yun rushed to be the vanguard along the way. Instead, he could only follow behind with a large number of people. He was already eager to fight. After hearing this, he respectfully obeyed the order and rode towards the front of the army. Not long after, the horn sounded.
, the first wave of Yong's siege began.
No one thought that this attack would last for half a month.
Cai Lin was very popular among the people in Guangling. He was not as incompetent and slack as Luo Louzhen. He had prepared well for war over the years, and the food, grass and baggage in Guangling City were very sufficient. Under his leadership, Guangling City unwaveringly held up half of the
Yue, the city was in a mess both above and below it. Yong's army's catapults and arrow towers were damaged to an unknown extent, Nanchu's army shot countless arrows, poured boiling oil, gold and water, and there were countless rolling stones and trees.
Later, all the houses near the city wall were demolished, and the stones and wood were used to defend the city. The Yong army sent death squads to attack the city several times, but they failed. The closest to success was on October 19, when Pei Yun
All the white-clothed battalion guards were dispatched, and a total of 16 people led 300 brave warriors to the city. Cai Lin and his personal guards personally met the enemy and fought hard for half a day. If reinforcements had not suddenly arrived from Gaoyou Lake in the east of Guangling City, I am afraid that the enemy would have been killed.
Guangling City has been lost. In this fierce battle, two people from the white battalion died, and none of the three hundred warriors survived. Cai Lin's personal guards were also killed and injured. However, under the setting sun, the blood-soaked Guangling City still stood firm.
Pei Yun's expression was a little cold. Although he had not prepared to capture Guangling in a few days, the current situation was too unfavorable and the battle must be ended at any time. Du Lingfeng walked over with a tired look. Although he
He was young, but his martial arts skills were among the best in the Baiyi camp. The two of them were uncles and nephews, so Pei Yun was very concerned about him. Seeing that he was covered in blood, Pei Yun frowned and asked, "How is it? Is the injury serious?"
Heavy?"
Du Lingfeng said: "I only received two stabs and no injuries to my muscles and bones. It's a pity for these brothers. The guards around Cai Lin are very skilled in martial arts. If the guards around Luo Louzhen were so skilled, I'm afraid that my uncle and I would
They will all be buried in Chuzhou Camp."
Pei Yun sighed: "The Jianye Cai family is a famous family in Southern Chu. Naturally, there are some expert guards. Cai Lin is the direct son of the Cai family, so it is no wonder that this is the case."
Du Lingfeng said: "General, the Gaoyou garrison actually had the courage to come to rescue Guangling. Is it possible that the reinforcements from Nan Chu are ready to cross the river?"
Pei Yun shook his head and said: "Si heard the news from Cao that Lu Can is now in Jianye asking to take over the military power in Huaidong, but Shang Weijun still refuses."
Du Lingfeng said in shock: "Don't Shang Weijun know that Huaidong is in danger now?"
Pei Yun smiled and said: "This matter is a bit strange. It seems that someone cut off the exchange of information between Huaidong and Jianye. Guangling's request for help did not reach Jianye at all."
Du Lingfeng was at a loss, but he quickly put the matter behind him and said: "Uncle Master, what should we do now? The Gaoyou defenders dare to go out of the city to fight?"
Just as Pei Yun was about to answer him, a scout came over and reported: "General, we have found out that those people are not Gaoyou defenders, but Gaoyou Lake water bandits. The leader is named Guan Feng. This man is very good at water and is second to none in Gaoyou. Because he resisted Luo Lou
Zhenqiang was forced to join the lake as a bandit after collecting food and wages. He usually robbed the rich and helped the poor, which won the hearts of the people of Gaoyou. However, he and Cai Lin of the Guangling camp were close friends of life and death. If it weren't for Cai Lin, Luo Louzhen would have been transferred.
The navy came to clear Gaoyou Lake, and it was he who led his troops to rescue Guangling today."
Pei Yun smiled and said: "This man is also loyal, but it's a pity that he is just a mantis with his arms as a chariot. He Ying, you go to Gaoyou tomorrow. Ling Feng, go to Chuzhou to convey my military order and transfer a battalion of navy to Gaoyou to be on standby. When the time comes,
Under the protection of the naval army, He Ying crossed the water and attacked the east side of Guangling. If he was unable to take precautions, Guangling could be destroyed overnight."
The generals suddenly accepted the order. On October 20, He Ying attacked Gaoyou. On October 21, a battalion of naval forces arrived at Gaoyou Lake. Originally, they were not prepared to use the navy before capturing Yangzhou, so the navy was in
Chuzhou's Hongze Lake was on standby. Now the situation has changed, and a battalion of navy troops had to be transferred to Gaoyou Lake to deal with the water bandits.
On October 22nd, the decisive battle in Guangling began. This time the Yong army came well prepared. When Guan Feng went out of the city to attack the Yong army on the shore, the Dayong navy suddenly appeared. Dayong had been confronting Nanchu in Jianghuai for many years.
The elite army was not much worse than that of Nanchu. Compared with these ragtag water bandits, it was a world of difference. After a hard battle, the water bandits were completely wiped out. Except for Guan Feng who luckily escaped back to Guangling, no one survived. The Yong army had already
The passage between Guangling and Yangzhou was cut off, and now Gaoyou Lake to the east was under the control of Yong's army. He Ying used the navy to attack Dongcheng repeatedly. This time, Guangling really became an isolated city.
On October 23, under the continuous fierce attacks of the Yong Army, Guangling City finally lost the ability to resist. Although the Yong Army soldiers strongly urged Pei Yun to capture Guangling in one fell swoop, it would be best to massacre the city to vent his anger, but Pei Yun stopped him.
, ordered people to shoot arrows into the city to invite surrender.
Cai Lin, who has aged more than ten years in ten months, looked at the arrow book in his hand. His expression was strangely indifferent. Looking at the generals in front of him, they were all exhausted, and almost everyone was injured. Now Guangling
There were only more than 10,000 remnant troops in the city, and a total of 20,000 soldiers died on the city walls. Guangling soldiers and civilians suffered numerous casualties, and it was really impossible to fight anymore. On the contrary, the Yong army outside the city relied on sufficient siege equipment and powerful siege equipment.
Although they were attacking the city, they only lost more than 15,000 people, and the main force was still intact. Why haven't the reinforcements arrived yet? Cai Lin could see this question in the eyes of his soldiers. The city defenses were in ruins and there were no reinforcements outside.
, the soldiers were exhausted, and even a famous general could not continue to defend the city. What's more, Cai Lin thought that he was just a mediocre talent. He smiled bitterly and said sadly: "Please surrender when you leave the city tomorrow."
Seeing the relieved expressions of the generals, Cai Lin knew that they were not happy because they could save their lives. No one knew whether Yong's army would retaliate because of the heavy losses, but as long as they could be freed from the endless siege battle,
, this is enough. If there are no soldiers who must be rescued, there is no city that must be defended. The morale of the Guangling army and people has collapsed, and there is really no possibility of holding it.
After the generals left, a bronze-skinned young man standing in the corner of the room came over and said, "Brother Cai, do you really want to surrender?"
Cai Lin glanced at him and said: "Brother Guan Xian, you have shown the utmost kindness to Cai. You can escape from Gaoyou Lake tonight."
The young man said angrily: "Brother Cai, if it weren't for your help in the past, my parents would have been killed by the government long ago. When the two elders were dying, they ordered me to sacrifice my life to repay their kindness. How could I escape alone? If you died, I would still have
Why do you have the face to meet your parents?"
Cai Lin said sadly: "I just did a little work that day, why should you take it to heart? Besides, I asked you to see General Lu and ask him to prepare to meet the enemy at Jingkou as soon as possible. Tomorrow I will just ask for surrender. With Pei Yun's voice
You won't embarrass me because of my name. This matter is very important and more important than my life. You can take my token and go."
Guan Feng hesitated again and again and said: "Since Brother Cai said so, I will go to see General Lu. Don't worry, brother, I will return to Huaidong when I see General Lu and find a way to rescue you."
Cai Lin smiled and said: "Okay, I will wait for you to rescue me. You can leave at night. I am very tired and ready to have a good rest. It is rare these days that I don't have to worry about the Yong army attacking the city at night. I should also have a good rest."
It’s been a night.”
Guan Feng saw that he looked haggard, so he said goodbye: "Brother, please take care of me, so I won't come to say goodbye tonight. Don't worry, I will be back in five or six days at most, and I will definitely come to find you then. In Jianghuai, I can do it alone."
You can come and go freely and you will never be discovered by Yong’s army.”
Cai Lin nodded, turned around and went back to the inner room. That night Guan Feng took advantage of the darkness and left Guangling. There was only one battalion of the Dayong Navy and the defense was not tight, so Guan Feng successfully sneaked into Gaoyou Lake, swam all night, and landed on the shore.
Go south.
On October 24th, after Cai Lin had a good night's sleep, he shaved his face, took a shower and changed into a green suit. He was originally from a famous family and had achieved great fame. Although he changed his military position, he was still not the same.
Without his popularity, he put on a green shirt. He didn't look like a military general who was defending the city in blood, but like a scholar on a study tour. He didn't look like the embarrassed appearance of the previous few days. Looking at the thin but energetic appearance in the bronze mirror, he
He smiled slightly. After breakfast, the generals and Guangling officials were already waiting outside. He glanced at everyone and said with a smile: "Don't worry, everyone. The one who led the stubborn resistance is Cai. If Yong's army wants to question him, Cai will be the one to blame."
Take it." Everyone looked at each other in confusion. Seeing Cai Lin's magnanimous expression, everyone felt relieved.
At the beginning of Sishi, Cai Lin asked people to open the north city gate, and he led his generals and Guangling officials to walk to Yongying to ask for surrender. At this time, Pei Yun had already received the report, and he was quite worried about this Nanchu general who had resisted the army for half a month.
In order to show respect, he also led his generals to line up to meet him. The two sides were twenty feet apart before stopping. The Yong army generals looked at Cai Lin and were all secretly surprised. This man looked like a white-faced man.
The scholar never expected that he could defend the isolated city for half a month under the fierce attack of Yong's army.
Cai Lin looked at the stern Yong Army formation in front of him and smiled faintly. He was originally a child of an aristocratic family and a scholarly family. He had always valued literature over martial arts. He was the only one who could not learn swordsmanship instead of studying. He even went against his father's orders and joined the army. It was a pity that he had the talent.
It was so mediocre that even after the defeat, there was no shame in surrendering and surviving. He raised his hand to stop the Southern Chu generals and stepped forward alone. He was a few feet away from the Yong Army's formation. He stopped and looked at the Yong Army's general Pei Yun.
He said loudly: "General Pei, Cai Lin had a delusion and led his troops to resist your army. In half a month, blood spattered the entire city. If the general wants to blame, Cai Lin will bear the blame. Please forgive the soldiers and people of Guangling."
Pei Yun also said loudly: "The war between the two countries should be like this. Pei is not talented and will not retaliate against the soldiers and civilians of Guangling for this matter."
Cai Lin laughed loudly and unsheathed his sword. Deputy General Huang Cheng only said that he wanted to offer the sword seal to express his surrender, so he held the general seal over. Unexpectedly, Cai Lin drew the sword and said, "Cai is from Nanchu."
I have no reason to ask for surrender, so I will die today to apologize, and Deputy General Huang will decide what happens after his death." After saying that, in Pei Yun's voice of "No!" he drew his sword and killed himself. Blood dripped, and Cai Lin's body fell.
Fall to the ground.
The people in Southern Chu were all shocked, and Deputy General Huang shouted loudly, threw himself in front of Cai Lin's body and cried bitterly. Even though the generals of Yong's army had originally harbored hatred, their resentment was gone at this moment, and they looked at Cai Lin's body.
So sad.
After a long time, the deputy general burst into tears, took Cai Lin's bloody sword and the sword seal, went forward and bowed down and said: "General Huang Cheng, deputy general of the Guangling camp of the Huaidong Army of the Southern Chu, on behalf of the Guangling army and people, would like to send General Pei as the military envoy to Huainan.
Please surrender, but I ask the general to forgive the soldiers and the people, and leave all the generals at his mercy."
Pei Yun dismounted from his horse and stepped forward, took the sword seal and said: "Pei Yun, General Pingwei, the envoy of the Great Yong Huainan Festival, would like to accept the surrender of the Guangling soldiers and civilians on behalf of my emperor. General, please be at ease. Pei will not kill the Guangling soldiers and civilians to vent his anger."
The deputy general kowtowed and said, "I thank you, General, for your forgiveness." Behind him, all the generals and officials in Guangling bowed down and apologized. At this point, the bloodiest scene of the Battle of Huaidong was finally over.
After Pei Yun comforted the generals and officials of Guangling's surrender, he returned to the camp and was preparing to march into Yangzhou. At this time, a messenger from Chuzhou sent a letter from Weiping. Pei Yun opened it, frowned, and handed the letter to the generals for circulation.
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Du Lingfeng, who was accompanying him, also read the letter. He was the most impatient and exclaimed: "How is it possible? Jing Changqing is already in prison and his family is still involved, but the whole family has disappeared without a trace. How is this possible?"
Zhang Wenxiu, He Ying and other generals also looked at each other in confusion. Pei Yun said calmly: "A Jing Changqing is nothing, but this incident shows that our army is too hasty. Send my order, He Ying will follow me to take Yangzhou first, and Wenxiu will be responsible for the generals in Huaidong."
The town must be cleaned, and everyone who has close ties with Nanchu must be investigated thoroughly. No more trouble can be left. It may be better to leave some gaps to allow those officials and people who are loyal to Nanchu to flee south. In this way, Huaidong will be quieter. Your Majesty's
The idea is to secure Huaisikou, even if we cannot cross the river smoothly, we will not lose Huaidong again." The generals agreed in a loud voice.
After Yong's army recuperated in Guangling for three days, Pei Yun led his army to Yangzhou. On October 29, Yong's army arrived at the outskirts of Yangzhou. The Yangzhou county guard abandoned the city and fled. Yong's army captured Yangzhou without bloodshed. At this point, the entire territory of Huaidong fell.