"Your Majesty, now under the city of Xiangyang, the army of my Great Wei State is completely powerless. It's better to retreat. Yuan Cheng cried.

"Are you crazy? Retirement? Now that I have retired from the army, isn't it a waste of my previous achievements? Isn't this going to be laughed at by the whole world? What are your intentions? Emperor Xuanwu Yuan Ke scolded.

"Laugh at it? Your Majesty, if you are defeated by the Liang State again. You will be laughed at by the people of Gangnam. Emperor Taiwu of Wei and Emperor Xiaowen of Wei have done more than Your Majesty. However, none of them were able to unify Jiangnan, which shows that the hearts of the people in Jiangnan are not attached. If you continue to go south, the Liang ** team may be the same enemy. Yuan Cheng cried.

He thought to himself: Your Majesty is young and wants to make a contribution, which is understandable. However, the 200,000 people of Wei have parents, wives and children. If they are wiped out by the Liang State, I am afraid that the foundation of our Great Wei State will be shaken.

"Is Wei's army so strong? I don't believe it. I will definitely be able to pacify Jiangnan and complete the unfinished business of Emperor Taiwu and Emperor Xiaowen. Emperor Xuanwu couldn't help but say impassionedly.

He thought to himself: Yuan Cheng is proud of his high merits, and he is completely relying on the old and selling the old. He's just an old stubborn.

"Your Majesty, you are wrong. Since the reform of Emperor Xiaowen, the six towns and other Xianbei, Xiongnu, Qian, Gaoche and other military figures have been excluded from the throne. Civility is better than force. Therefore, the combat effectiveness of the Wei ** team is not the time of Emperor Taiwu for a long time, and if it continues, everything will be over. Yuan Cheng roared.

"Yuan Cheng, don't bewitch the crowd. When I destroy the Liang Kingdom, you will be envious, jealous, and hateful. Emperor Xuanwu Yuan Ke scolded.

Yuan Cheng said: "That Weichen is waiting for His Majesty to pacify Jiangnan." If Xiao Yan can sit in Luoyang and talk to you about wine. Wechen is willing to resign and return to his hometown. ”

"Don't say that. I will also give you Xiao Yan's concubines, such as: Wu Shuyuan, Ruan Lingying, these ladies and celebrities who have served Xiao Baojuan. Xuanwu Emperor Yuan Ke laughed.

So, how is the Wei army's siege of Xiangyang progressing?

"Your Highness, Wang Mao's army is too stubborn to resist." General Yang Zhen said.

"Can we consider persuasion?" Xiao Baoyin, the king of Qi, asked.

"I'm afraid it won't work to persuade you to surrender. Wang Mao is Xiao Yan's old man when he was the assassin of Yongzhou, if he is asked to surrender, I am afraid it is unrealistic. It's not so easy for people to surrender. Dugu Ku said.

"Surrender? Not necessarily. Wang Mao is also human. If he is given enough high-ranking officials, he will also be apostatized. Qi King Xiao Baoyin said.

"However, Your Highness, there is no commitment from Your Majesty. Will Wang Mao believe the promise you said? He's not a fool. Dugu Kuji asked.

"Yes. Wang Mao is not without selfishness. Now, Chen Qingzhi is more important than Xiao Yan. Cao Jingzong and others too. He must have been dissatisfied. We're just going to take advantage of his displeasure. Let him take refuge in the Wei State. Qi King Xiao Baoyin said.

Dugu Kuji thought to himself: King Qi is still too young. Wang Mao and Xiao Yan's friendship is probably not so easy to be eroded by money.

"Your Highness, you can ask someone to write a letter to persuade Wang Mao to surrender." General Yang Zhen said.

"Wang Mao. Who knew him? Xiao Baoyin asked.

However, there was no general speaking in the barracks.

"Your Highness, Chen Bozhi surrendered from the Liang State. He knew for sure. Yang Zhen blurted out.

"Acquaintance? All right. I will write a letter and ask General Chen Bozhi to persuade Wang Mao to surrender. Xiao Baoyin said.

He picked up the wolf's pen and began to write:

"General Chen Bozhi, now Wang Mao does not obey Wang Hua, resists stubbornly, and is still loyal to Daoyi Xiao Yan. I hope you can persuade him to surrender and join the Wei State. ”

Chen Bozhi, who was far away in Wei, looked at Xiao Baoyin's letter and thought: Could it be that Xiao Baoyin has been unable to conquer Xiangyang?

However, if you can persuade Wang Mao to surrender. I'm just done. Certainly, you can get a straight smash to build a healthy city.

At the same time, Wang Mao in Xiangyang City was already like a frightened bird.

He said to the soldiers: "If the Wei army continues to besiege our Xiangyang City, I am afraid that we will have to sacrifice our lives for the country." ”

"General. We can't be so faithless. Liang's army will arrive soon. You don't have to be so discouraged. The adjutant said.

"It's not that I'm discouraged. It's a desperate situation now. If we continue to hold on, I'm afraid we'll be shrouded in horse leather. Wang Mao cried.

"Shroud of horse leather? Is it that serious? The adjutant asked.

"Yes. Very serious. Wang Mao said.

"General. An envoy from Wei arrived. The herald said.

"Could it be that Wei is here to persuade him to surrender?" Wang Mao asked.

"General. You can talk to the Wei envoys first. This will buy us enough time. The adjutant said.

Wang Mao thought to himself: Yes. If you can take the opportunity to get the intelligence of the Wei State. Maybe you can fight back?

"Yes, General Ben will go to see the envoy of Wei now." Wang Mao said.

Wang Mao walked into the camp tent, saw an acquaintance, was surprised, and said, "Aren't you Chen Bozhi?" ”

"That's right. The last general is indeed Chen Bozhi. Chen Bozhi said.

"Are you Xiao Baoyin's lobbyist? If you are a lobbyist. You'll be able to go back. Wang Mao said politely.

"Does it have to be this way? Can't we just have a good time? Chen Bozhi asked.

"Now we are each our own master. I have received the emperor's grace in my life, how can I be treasonous? Wang Mao said angrily.

"Today, the state of Wei is orthodox. Xiao Yan is nothing more than the island of the Southern Dynasty. Why do you have to die for it? He was originally a light man who was addicted to wine. Chen Bozhi scolded.

"Faint? His Majesty, the Emperor of Liang, since the founding of Liang, the wind and rain of Liangguo have been smooth, and the people have lived and worked in peace and contentment. How can it be a faint king? Although His Majesty is somewhat fond of the pleasures of dogs and horses. However, His Majesty also has a degree. You don't need to slander Your Majesty. Wang Mao said angrily.

"Slander, so what? Xiao Yan said that it was for the people, and after seizing the country of Qi, he intensified his efforts, and married Xiao Baojuan's concubines Concubine Yu, Wu Shuyuan, and Ruan Lingying. He is clearly for the sake of women, and he seized the country. Now that you are a faint king who sells his reputation, why do you still work for him? Chen Bozhi said angrily.

"Do you have a misunderstanding of Your Majesty? The Emperor of Wei married his uncle's daughter, Gao Gui, isn't it incest? Why do you claim to be sinicized? Moreover, the noble mother of Wei Guozi died. Such an absurd system is completely contrary to human ethics. Is such an empire still orthodox? Moreover, Wei was a Xianbei Hu people. There are even Xiongnu, Qian, Gaoche and other mixed ethnic groups. Why, should I surrender to the Hu people? Wang Mao said angrily.

Then he turned away from the tent and shouted, "Send off." ”

Chen Bo thought to himself: Wang Mao is so confident. Could it be that he could hold the city? 166 Reading Network