In the palace, the 13 conditions of the Sui army were announced to dozens of ministers, and all the ministers immediately exploded, and the Sui army was compensated 500,000 stone for military rations and 500,000 taels of gold for military expenses, and the land north of Yalushui was assigned to the Sui Dynasty, and 200,000 stone of annual grain and 20,000 horses of silk were paid every year in the future, and Goguryeo was forbidden to have an army, and the Sui army was responsible for the safety of Goguryeo

The ministers were so enthusiastic that they resolutely could not accept such harsh conditions, and some ministers shouted angrily: 'It is better to destroy the country than to accept this condition!' ’

Almost all the officials refused to sign the consent form, everyone got up and brushed their sleeves away, and there were only a few people left in the hall.

At this time, his in-laws, Shangshu Jian Wende, sighed and said: "Actually, I think the key is Article 8, the eldest son of all officials must go to Zhongdu to study, this is a hostage!" If this article can be changed, maybe the conditions can be discussed, after all, no one can afford to slaughter the city. ”

Quan Huan said coldly: "Then how to change, is it okay to let Quan Huan's son go to Zhongdu as a hostage?" ”

Jian Wende knew that Quan Huan didn't want to take this responsibility alone, so he asked everyone to sign, saying that it was a joint decision of the courtiers, but everyone refused to take this responsibility, so Jian Wende said: "Then wait for two more days, wait for everyone to calm down, and then the adults will talk to everyone, if they still refuse to accept it, then the adults will open the city and surrender!" Left to the disposal of the Sui army. ”

Quan Huan knew in his heart that if he did not agree to surrender on the terms, even if he did not slaughter the city, he would destroy the country, he could not accept this ending, and he had to keep Goguryeo and his power.

In fact, Quan Huan can accept these conditions, and it goes without saying that he handed over Gao Lie, Gao Lie is in prison, mainly a few core conditions, compensation of 500,000 stone for military rations, and 300,000 stone for the warehouse, and then go to the cities to make up for it, it should be able to make it up; The compensation for military expenses is 500,000 taels of gold, and the wealth of the Yuan family is enough, and the land north of Yalushui is the fief of the Yuan family, and he is not distressed, they can also take the annual grain and cloth, the key is not to have an army, the Sui army will garrison in Goguryeo, this condition is too harsh.

But Quan Huan was helpless, he knew that Zhang Xuan would never give in on this article, this was the key to the entire surrender conditions, unless the Great Sui perished, otherwise Goguryeo would not want to turn over.

Jian Wende said in a low voice: "My lord, in a few years, we may be able to discuss with Zhang Xuan again, we will set aside a special piece of land to build a city for the Sui army to station, I believe he will agree, we will set up a small number of internal affairs army to maintain law and order, he should also agree, as long as the Sui army does not interfere in the internal affairs of Goguryeo, I think it is acceptable, at most it is to restore the old system, the king of Goguryeo was canonized by the Great Sui, what do you think?" ”

Quan Huan nodded, this is also a way, and then slowly fight for rights little by little in the future, but in any case, the conditions of the Sui army must be signed by both the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty, and the historical responsibility must not be put on him Quan Huan alone.

Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth and said: "Okay, I'll go to find it as a family, the ugly words are said in front, the officials who are willing to accept the conditions can sign to avoid death, and the list of officials who are unwilling to sign will be handed over to the Sui army, so that they can accept the fate of raiding their homes and destroying their families!" ”

Quan Huan's trick is really vicious, by the next night, about seventy percent of the officials have obediently signed the consent form, and thirty percent of the officials refused to sign, and at the same time proposed to resign from their official positions, but Quan Huan did not accept the resignation, and sent the army to arrest the officials and their families who refused to sign and take them to prison, and then give them the last night to consider, if they still refuse to sign, then the officials and their families will all be beheaded, and the property will be handed over to the Sui army as compensation.

At five o'clock in the morning, Jian Wuqi hurriedly found Quan Huan, who had not slept all night, and bowed down to hand over a complete signed consent form to Quan Huan, "My lord, they have all signed and drawn." ”

Quan Huan took the consent form signed with his name and handprint and looked at it, he couldn't help but breathe a long sigh of relief, and said to Jian Wuqi: "Let's open the city and surrender after dawn!" ”

That night, Wu Xuan Jun came to the Sui army camp again with the surrender letter and two prisoner cars, the fire hunting in front of the Chinese army's big tent, Zhang Xuan took the surrender letter, Goguryeo accepted all his conditions, Zhang Xuan nodded with satisfaction, and said to Wu Xuanjun: "Tomorrow when the city is opening to surrender, the Sui army will hold a ceremony to enter the city, we will not slaughter the city, but we don't want to see any resistance." ”

Wu Yujun nodded silently, "Go back and tell me!" ”

At this time, Zhang Xuan looked at the prisoner cart, several soldiers pushed the first prisoner cart up, and the person imprisoned inside was Gao Lie, although he assassinated Quan Huan as agreed, but Yuan Taizuo reversed his word, arrested Gao Lie and Mu Suixin and imprisoned, and killed the rest of his subordinates, Yuan Taizuo was ready to use the two of them as a surrender condition.

Zhang Xuan stepped forward to look at Gao Lie and said with a smile: "Master Gao, don't come to harm?" ”

Gao Lie was tortured in prison, his body and mind were severely damaged, he was already disheartened, he just wanted to escape with his life at this time, and there was no ambition to restore the Northern Qi Dynasty, he begged bitterly: "Dung Tu Lie has no ambition, just want to survive the rest of his life, beg His Highness to spare my life, Lie is willing to be His Highness's slave." ”

Behind him, Mu Huxin was furious, and shouted: "Gao Lie, you have lost all the face of your ancestors, and you are the heir of the Great Qi Sect, even if you die, you will stand up to the sky and the earth." ”

Zhang Xuan didn't expect Gao Lie to become so timid and afraid of death, where is there still a little bit of the momentum of the Bohai Society, but Gao Hui's family is still active in the Central Plains, and Gao Lie still has use value, he smiled and said: "As long as the master can change his mind, it is actually not bad to be a rich man and enjoy his old age." ”

"Someone! Open the prisoner's cart and take him to the big tent to rest. ”

Gao Lie didn't expect that he could escape death, so excited that tears came down, choked up and couldn't speak, and thanked him repeatedly, and several soldiers opened the prisoner cart and helped him down to rest.

Zhang Xuan walked in front of Mu Xuanxin again, Mu Suixin snorted heavily, turned his head and ignored it, Zhang Xuan sneered and said: "Although you have a little backbone, it's a pity that you have taken refuge in a foreign race, and you have also lost the face of your ancestors." ”

Mu Suixin glared at Zhang Xuan angrily, "If you want to kill, kill it, why insult me again!" ”

Zhang Xuan knew that Mu Suixin was a diehard in the Northern Qi Dynasty, and he would have endless troubles after leaving him, so he nodded, "Respect you as a man, leave your whole body." ”

He turned around and shouted, "Push down and hang you!" ”

The soldier pushed the prisoner cart down, and heard Mu Tunnel's new cry from a distance, "Daqi is completely finished!" ”

"Foolish dreams!" Zhang Xuan said coldly

On the morning of the next day, 100,000 Sui troops waved their flags, their armor was distinct, and they lined up murderously outside the northern city, everyone was very excited, and the Great Sui conquered Goguryeo several times, killing and wounding millions, and today, they finally witnessed the complete surrender of Goguryeo.

With the sound of drums, the gates of Pyongyang were opened, and 10,000 Goguryeo troops surrendered out of the city under the leadership of Jian Wuqi, surrendered their weapons and armor, and were taken to the prisoner of war camp by the Sui army, waiting to be dispatched.

Immediately, Quan Huan carried the two-year-old Goguryeo King Gao Zang and dozens of civil and military officials out of the city to surrender, each of them shirtless, with official seals hanging around their necks, and prostrate on the ground when they walked out of the city.

Quan Huan shouted: "Goguryeo offended the Heavenly Army, and I am willing to be punished by His Royal Highness the King of Qi!" ”

Zhang Xuan nodded and instructed left and right, "I won't destroy Goguryeo, let them put on clothes!" ”

The soldiers asked everyone to put on their clothes, and Quan Huan was led forward by the soldiers and knelt down and cried: "Quan Huan's death is not a pity, I only beg His Royal Highness the King of Qi to be merciful and spare thousands of innocent people." ”

Zhang Xuan said lightly: "Lord Mo Lizhi is a smart person, he can judge the situation and keep Goguryeo, you can continue to serve as Mo Lizhi, and your eldest son Quan Wenshou can inherit your position in the future, as long as you ******** the interests of the suzerain, then the suzerainty will also resolutely defend your rights, understand?" ”

Quan Huan looked at Zhang Xuan and nodded, "Weichen understands!" ”

Jang Hyun laughed, "Okay! Prepare for the entrance ceremony. ”

The antlers of the Sui army sounded, and the low horn sound resounded throughout the city of Pyongyang, and a group of Sui cavalry raised the banner and began to enter the city, and Zhang Xuan also entered the city of Pyongyang under the escort of hundreds of heavy armor soldiers.

Zhang Xuan was full of emotion in his heart, after ten years of great cause, he missed the opportunity to enter the city, and today, he finally made up for this regret

At night, Zhang Xuan stood in front of the big tent with his hands in his hands and looked at the swarthy Pyongyang city wall, at this time, Xu Shiji hurriedly followed Zhang Xuan's personal soldiers, bowed down and saluted: "See the big handsome!" ”

Zhang Xuan smiled, looked at the Pyongyang city wall and said, "Does General Xu know why I didn't destroy Goguryeo?" ”

"I don't think the big boss doesn't want to destroy it, but because-"

"Because of what?" Jang Hyun glanced back at him.

Xu Shiji hesitated and said, "I feel that although we can destroy it, we can't swallow him for a while. ”

Zhang Xuan smiled and nodded, "You are right, our national strength is not deep and strong enough, and when we unify the world in the future, not only Goguryeo, but also Baekje and Silla will be our Great Sui and the counties of our Central Plains Dynasty." ”

"Your Highness, is our future country name also called Great Sui?" Xu Shiji mustered up the courage to ask in a low voice.

"I can't answer this question for you now, but you will know the answer in the future."

Zhang Xuan didn't blame Xu Shiji for his reckless questioning, and smiled: "I invited you over tonight to tell you that I plan to appoint you as the first governor of Goguryeo, can you understand my appointment?" ”

Xu Shiji said without hesitation: "The humble position will never give Baekje and Silla the slightest chance. ”

This answer made Zhang Xuan very satisfied, and he smiled: "Is there anything else you want to ask?" ”

Xu Shiji thought for a while and asked, "When does His Highness plan to return to the court?" ”

Zhang Xuan looked back at the west, and said for a long time: "I promised them to return to Zhongdu before the Zhongyuan Festival, the time is very tight, and they must leave in three days at the latest, and after I leave, Goguryeo will be handed over to you." ”

Xu Shiji nodded silently.

Three days later, 90,000 troops left Pyongyang City, part of the army went north, part went to Hunshui to take a boat, and returned to the Central Plains by sea and land, so that the Goguryeo Campaign, which lasted for nearly half a year, finally came to an end.

(To be continued.) )