At this time, in Lanquan Mansion, the commander-in-chief Xiong Jianlin was not guarding the city.

He thought that the Guild of the State of Lu would take advantage of the rebellion between the Tatars and Xirong to attack the city. Unexpectedly, after waiting for half a month, there was no sign of any movement from the Zhou army.

He only dealt with the war in Yuming Mansion hastily, as if he was concentrating his energy to plan something.

Xiong Jianlin didn't like to wait passively, so he took the initiative to attack Yuming Mansion with 30,000 troops.

General Sun, under the command of Lu Guogong, had limited abilities and was unable to cope with the attacks of the Xirong and Song armies. In addition, due to the long-term shortage of food and grass, morale was low and he had to surrender in panic after only seven days.

Before the soldiers in Yuming Mansion had time to evacuate, Xiong Jianlin led his men to take over the entire city. The dejected General Sun was imprisoned in embarrassment, and many of his generals were also defeated prisoners.

This victory came so easily that Xiong Jianlin even suspected if there was some conspiracy. After careful investigation and interrogation, he was sure that there was nothing fishy, ​​otherwise he would not dare to officially enter the city of Yuming Mansion.

General Sun was so angry that he blew his beard and stared, with a livid face, asking Xiong Jianlin to take a good look at the situation in Yuming Mansion.

The officers, soldiers and people here have been living a hard life of hunger and cold, and the weapons and equipment have not been updated for many years. It is expected that their combat power is not as good as that of the Song family army. How can the old Xiongtou, who has a big head, a round waist and a nourishing life, have the time and calculation?

When Xiong Jianlin heard this, he suddenly realized that he went to the prisoner camp to compare the physical fitness of the Zhou family army and the Song family army. After he came to the conclusion, he couldn't help laughing, and he made fun of Lu Guogong for not knowing how to raise troops.

The Zhou family's troops in Yuming Mansion are not too many, and there are only more than 30,000 soldiers in the guard station. The long-term hunger and fatigue battles have worn down their bodies and fighting spirit, so they are so weak in fighting.

They were so powerless that even the 20,000 Xirong barbarians on the border could not successfully repel them.

General Sun's ability to open the door and surrender so quickly was not only because the local garrison was unable to continue fighting, but also because of his selfish motives.

He had heard about the Song Family Army's reputation for benevolence and righteousness early on, and he also knew Xiong Jianlin, an old colleague. Allowing them to enter the city would not cause much harm, and the officers, soldiers and people of Yuming might be able to usher in a new lease of life.

General Sun and the local garrison were not the real Zhou family army. They had been stationed here when Dingbei Hou commanded the northwest. After Lu Guogong seized power, he incorporated them into his own army, but in fact there was no strong friendship or relationship.

Xiong Jianlin later figured this out and began to secretly encourage General Sun to submit to Song Xi. He boasted all kinds of benefits and advantages, as if he would be promoted to a higher rank tomorrow.

The gray-haired General Sun just smiled bitterly and waved his hand to reject his offer.

Betrayal of the imperial court is already a great crime of disrespect, and asking him to defect to the Ming Dynasty again is really difficult.

The belief of loyalty to the emperor has persisted for most of my life, and it is impossible to abandon it immediately when I grow old.

Although he didn't know much about the situation outside, he also knew that Emperor Yuanfeng's stupidity would definitely lead to a terrible disaster.

He himself could fight and die for the Great Zhou Dynasty, but the soldiers and people of Yuming Mansion should not be buried with him.

Young children still have a bright future. Why should they refuse if they can live a peaceful life?

"When Song Xi comes back, let him give me a place to go. Whether it's exile or execution, I will accept it. Please be kind to the soldiers and people here, so that they can all live a life of food, clothing and warmth."

After General Sun surrendered, he was open-minded and could easily look down upon life and death, honor and disgrace. He no longer cared about the evaluations of historians and later generations. It was his last wish to seek grace for the place he had guarded for decades.

Xiong Jianlin's eyes widened and he slapped him, and said in a dissatisfied voice: "What are you talking about! Our brother Xi is not a murderous demon. If you want to retire and return home, you should deal with it as soon as possible.

Burden, I can make the decision to let you go today!"

He turned his head to suppress the tears and sourness, then took out a bag of silver from his arms and handed it to him.

"Take it! We can barely be considered brothers guarding the northwest together. These expenses are given to you by me. You have put in a lot of hard work guarding the border for many years. You can't go home empty-handed."

General Sun laughed happily a few times and drank a cup of tea to suppress the sobs in his throat.

He was touched by Lao Xiongtou's thoughtfulness, but he was worried that Song Xi would be angry and blame him.

I heard that the military regulations of the Song Army are extremely strict. If Xiong Jianlin is punished for this, how can he feel comfortable?

"No, let's wait until Song Xi arrives before making arrangements? It's not good for you to make the decision without permission. As a general, you should strictly abide by military regulations."

There is no military regulation in the world that can treat prisoners so kindly. They are also given hundreds of taels of silver for acquittals. If people find out about it, they will be shocked and think that the Song family army is a rabble.

Xiong Jianlin glanced at him displeasedly and directly stuffed the money into his arms.

"Take what is given to you! I have never seen anyone as conservative and conservative as you. Our brother Xi is the most kind and generous person. Even if he comes in person, he will only agree with my decision."

As soon as he finished speaking, a clear voice interrupted.

"Yes, General Sun, just accept the money. I will send someone to give you a package of travel expenses and grain for your return home later. You can leave whenever you want."

Song Xi, who was tired of work, walked into the lobby. When he saw the two people arguing, he directly made a conclusion.

He could somewhat understand the other party's concerns, and it would be more reassuring for him to issue the release order.

General Sun breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this, bowed and bowed his hands to Song Xi.

"Thank you Marshal for your gift, Sun. I am very grateful! I wish you victory in every battle, invincibility, and the realization of your wishes as soon as possible."

This action and congratulations have a very special meaning, representing his recognition and appreciation for Song Xi.

He is too old to fight on the battlefield anymore, but he is looking forward to seeing the Song family army bring a new atmosphere to the decaying Zhou Dynasty.

Song Xi smiled and helped him up, and said in a friendly tone: "Then I will take advantage of General Sun's auspicious words. I hope you can be safe and healthy, and have enough food and clothing. It has been hard work guarding Yuming for decades, and then things will be handed over to you."

Give it to us, and I will definitely lead the soldiers and people of Yuming to live a good life. If you are worried, you can stay and take a look."

General Sun smiled with a red face and looked at him with admiration.

"My home has been settled in Yuming for a long time! The whole family is here, and returning home after retirement is just a matter of idleness at home. I can trust your promise, and the son of Dingbeihou will definitely keep your promise! We Yuming

From now on, the Ming Dynasty will all depend on you."

The three of them chatted happily for a while, shared a lunch, and then left.
Chapter completed!