In the palace, Huan, the power of the Sui army announced to dozens of ministers, and all the ministers were immediately in anger and compensated the Sui army with 500,000 stones of military rations and 500,000 taels of gold in one go. The land north of the Yalushui was transferred to the Sui Dynasty. From then on, 200,000 stones of annual grain and 20,000 pieces of silk were paid every year. Goguryeo was forbidden from owning the army, and the Sui army was responsible for the security of Goguryeo.

The ministers were full of enthusiasm and expressed their determination not to accept such harsh conditions. Some ministers shouted in anger: "It is better to destroy the country than to accept this condition!"

Almost all the officials refused to sign the consent form, and everyone stood up and left with a few people left in the hall. Quan Huan looked as if everyone left without saying a word.

At this time, his in-laws, Jian Wende, the Minister of Personnel, sighed and said, "Actually, I think the key is Article 8. All the eldest sons of officials must go to Zhongdu to study, and this is the hostage! If this article can be changed, perhaps the conditions can be discussed. After all, no one can afford to massacre the city."

Quan Huan said coldly: "How to change it? Is it enough to let my son of Quan Huan go to Zhongdu for the quality of the people?"

Jian Wende knew that Quan Huan did not want to bear this responsibility alone, so he asked everyone to sign, saying that it was the common decision of the court officials, but everyone refused to take this responsibility. Jian Wende said, "Then wait for two more days. When everyone calms down, I will talk to you again. If you still refuse to accept it, then open the city and surrender! Let the Sui army deal with it."

Quan Huan knew in his heart that if he did not agree to the conditions for surrender, he would destroy the country even if he did not massacre the city. He could not accept this ending and had to preserve Goguryeo and maintain his power.

In fact, Quan Huan could accept these conditions. Needless to say, he handed over Gao Lie. Gao Lie was in the prison, mainly several core conditions, and compensation for military rations of 500,000 stones and the warehouse had 300,000 stones. If you go to each city to get it, you should get it. If you compensate for military 500,000 taels of gold, the wealth of the Yuan family is enough. The land north of Yalushui is the fief of the Yuan family, so he did not feel sorry for him. They could also give out the annual grain and cloth. The key was that they could not have an army. The Sui army would garrison in Goguryeo, which was too harsh.

But Quan Huan was helpless. He knew that Zhang Xuan would never give in on this one. This was the key to the entire surrender conditions. Unless the Great Sui Dynasty perished, Goguryeo would not be able to turn over.

Jian Wende whispered again: "Sir, we may be able to discuss with Zhang Xuan again in a few years. We will draw a piece of special 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 military forces to maintain public order. He should also agree. As long as the Sui army does not interfere in the internal government affairs of Goguryeo, I think it is acceptable. At most, the old system will be restored. The Goguryeo King was enthroned by the Sui army. What do you think?"

Quan Huan nodded. This was also a way. In the future, he would slowly fight for power little by little. However, the conditions of the Sui army must be signed by all civil and military officials in the court. He must not put all the historical responsibility on Quan Huan alone.

Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth and said, "Well, I'll go looking for each family. The ugly thing is ahead. Officials who are willing to accept the conditions can sign and avoid death. 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 the family!"

Quan Huan's move was indeed very vicious. By the next night, about 70% of the officials obediently signed the consent form, and 30% of the officials refused to sign it. At the same time, they proposed to resign. However, Quan Huan did not accept the resignation and sent troops to arrest and imprison all the officials who refused to sign and their families, and then give them the last night to consider it. If they still refused to sign, then all the officials and their families would be executed and the property would be handed over to the Sui Jun as compensation.

At five o'clock in the morning, Jian Wuqi hurriedly found Quan Huan who had not been sleeping all night, and bowed to hand over a complete signature and consent letter to Quan Huan. "Sir, you have signed and sealed it."

Quan Huan took the consent form that signed the name and handprinted it and looked at it. He couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and said to Jian Wuqi: "Let the city open after dawn!"

That night, Wu Zejun brought the surrendered letter of the country and two prisoners to the Sui army camp again. The fire was shining in front of the central army's tent. Zhang Xuan took over the surrendered letter of the country. Goguryeo accepted all his conditions. Zhang Xuan nodded with satisfaction and said to Wu Zejun: "The city is opening to surrender tomorrow. The Sui army will hold an entry ceremony. We will not massacre the city, but we do not want to see any resistance."

Wu Jujun nodded silently, "Go back and tell me!"

At this time, Zhang Xuan looked at the prison car. Several soldiers pushed the first prison car up. The person imprisoned inside was Gao Lie. Although he assassinated Quan Huan as agreed, Yuan Taizuo went back on his word and arrested Gao Lie and Mu Suixin and imprisoned. All the other subordinates were killed. Yuan Taizuo was preparing to use the two of them as conditions for surrender.

Zhang Xuan walked up to look at Gao Lie, and smiled and said, "God, are you okay?"

Gao Lie was castrated in prison, his body and mind were severely damaged, and he was already discouraged. At this time, he only wanted to escape his life and no longer had the ambition to restore Northern Qi. He begged: "Du Tu Lie no longer has the intention of fighting for ambition, he just wanted to survive the rest of his life. I beg Your Highness to spare my life and Lie is willing to be your slave."

Mu Shunxin was furious and shouted sternly: "Gao Lie, you have lost all your face to your ancestors. The great Qi Zongsi will stand firm even if you die."

Zhang Xuan didn't expect Gao Lie to become so timid and afraid to die. He didn't have the momentum of the Bohai Association. However, Gao Hui and his team were still active in the Central Plains, and Gao Lie still had value in use. He smiled and said, "As long as the Association Leader can change his mind, it's actually good to be a rich man and enjoy his old age."

"Come on! Open the prison car and take him to the big tent to rest."

Gao Lie didn't expect that he could escape death. He was so excited that he burst into tears. He choked and couldn't speak. He thanked him repeatedly. Several soldiers opened the prison van and helped him down to rest.

Zhang Xuan walked to Mu Sunxin again, Mu Suixin snorted heavily, turned his head to ignore him, Zhang Xuan sneered: "Although he has some backbone, it's a pity that he has defected to the alien race, and you have also lost all the face of your ancestors."

Mu Suixin glared at Zhang Xuan, "If you want to kill, kill me, why bother insult me ​​again!"

Zhang Xuan knew that Mu Suixin was a diehard in the Northern Qi Dynasty and left him with great trouble, so he nodded, "You are a man, keep your whole body."

He turned around and ordered, "Push down and hang!"

The soldier pushed the prison car down and heard Mu Shunxin cry from afar, "Da Qi is completely finished!"

"I'm crazy!" Zhang Xuan said coldly.

The next morning, 100,000 Sui troops were waving flags and distinct armor. They lined up with murderous auras outside the northern city. Everyone was very excited. The Sui Dynasty conquered Goguryeo several times, killing and injured millions. Today, they finally witnessed Goguryeo's complete surrender.

As a drum sounded, the gates of Pyongyang opened wide. Ten thousand Goguryeo troops, led by Jian Wuqi, surrendered their weapons and armor, and were taken to the prisoner-of-war camp by the Sui army, waiting to be sent down.

Then Quan Huan hugged Gao Zang, the two-year-old Goguryeo King, and dozens of civil and military officials, and surrendered. Each of them was naked, with their official seals hanging around their necks. When they walked out of the city, they crawled on the ground.

Quan Huan shouted: "Goguryeo offended the Heavenly Army and is willing to be punished by His Highness the King of Qi!"

Zhang Xuan nodded and ordered his left and right, "I will never destroy Goguryeo, let them put on their clothes!"

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

Zhang Xuan said lightly: "Mr. Mo Lizhi is a smart person who can judge the situation and protect Goguryeo. You can continue to serve as Mo Lizhi. In the future, your eldest son Quan Wenshou can inherit your position. As long as you ********** the interests of the Sect Master, the Sect Master will firmly defend your rights. Do you understand?"

Quan Huan looked at Zhang Xuan and nodded, "I understand!"

Zhang Xuan laughed, "Okay! Get ready for the city entry ceremony."

The deer antlers of the Sui army were blew, and the low horn sounded throughout Pyongyang City. Teams of Sui cavalry raised their flags and began to enter the city. Zhang Xuan also entered Pyongyang City under the escort of hundreds of soldiers. Every household on both sides of the street was erected with incense tables and knelt down to welcome His Royal Highness Qi into the city.

Zhang Xuan felt a lot of emotion. After ten years of great achievements, he missed the battle with entering the city. Today, he finally made up for this regret.

At night, Zhang Xuan stood in front of the tent with his hands behind his back and stared at the dark Pyongyang city wall. At this time, Xu Shiji hurried over with Zhang Xuan's personal soldiers and bowed and said, "I'm not good at ease, see the general!"

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

"Beizhi thinks that the Grand Marshal doesn't want to destroy it, but because-"

"Why?" Zhang Xuan looked back at him.

Xu Shiji hesitated and said, "Bizhi feels that although we can destroy it, we cannot swallow him for a moment."

Zhang Xuan nodded with a smile, "You are right. Our national strength is not deep enough. When we unify the world in the future, not only Goguryeo, but also Baekje and Silla will be our Great Sui Dynasty and the county of our Central Plains dynasty."

"Your Highness, will our future national name be called Da Sui?" Xu Shiji mustered up the courage to ask in a low voice.

"I can't answer you now, and you will know the answer in the future."

Zhang Xuan did not blame Xu Shiji for his reckless questions, and smiled and said, "I invite you tonight to tell you that I plan to appoint you as the first governor in Goguryeo. Can you understand my appointment?"

Xu Shiji said without hesitation: "The humble rank will never give Baekje and Silla a chance."

This answer made Zhang Xuan very satisfied. He smiled and said, "Is there anything else to ask?"

Xu Shiji thought for a while and asked, "When will your highness return to the court?"

Zhang Xuan turned around and looked to the west for a long time, saying, "I promised them to return to Zhongdu before the Zhongyuan Festival. Time is very tight and they must leave in three days at the latest. After I leave, Goguryeo will leave it to you."

Xu Shiji nodded silently.
Chapter completed!