diskusbooks Chapter 714 Gong Yangge's Enlightenment
Chapter 714 Gong Yangge's Enlightenment
The next morning, the Yan army dispatched a group of troops to start building a bridge along the previous bridge built by the Qian-Chu coalition.
Gong Yang Ge also got up early and walked towards the prisoner-of-war camp.
He walked all the way into the prisoner-of-war camp. Many prisoners of the Qian-Chu coalition were surprised to see him and saluted him one after another.
A general from the Qian army also came over and asked,
"Marshal, why are you here too? Were you arrested too?"
Gong Yangge nodded and said,
"Wang You, how many of our Qian Army brothers are in the prisoner-of-war camp?"
"Probably... less than 110,000 people, what's wrong?"
"Go tell everyone that I spoke with the Queen of Great Yan yesterday. We belong to Great Yan and surrender to them. The Yan army will not kill us or disrupt us. Let me continue to lead you and form a new legion."
"Ah? Marshal, are we going to surrender to the Yan army?"
"Alas, yes, there is nothing we can do about it. After this battle, the two countries of Qian and Chu were severely damaged and basically unable to compete with Yan. Instead of this, it would be better to help Yan unify the world so that the people of the world can live a stable life as soon as possible.
Go and inform everyone first. When I return, I will reorganize you all. While you're here, give me a count of the generals and numbers of the various regiments."
"Okay, Marshal, no matter what you do, we will listen to you. Where are you going now?"
"I'm going to see General Xiang Qu off. You guys go do your work first. I'll reorganize you this afternoon, and I'll get your equipment tomorrow."
"As ordered!"
The general named Wang You ran over immediately.
Gongyang Ge walked alone to the big tent in the middle. Inside, the Chu army's deputy commander Pang Lei and several Chu army generals were kneeling.
In the middle were a coffin, an incense burner, and some offerings.
The incense burner was emitting faint smoke, and the person next to it was silently wiping away tears.
"Marshal Gong Yang? How come even you..."
Pang Lei stood up in surprise and saluted quickly.
Gong Yang Ge waved his hand and said with a wry smile,
"There is no Marshal Gongyang anymore. I am a captive just like you. I am here to pay my respects to Marshal Xiang.
Were these all sent by the Yan army?"
"Yes, these Yan soldiers have some conscience and know how to get some tribute incense burners. We found a brother who is carving a stele with a wooden board outside."
"Don't leave a monument."
Gong Yang Ge said,
"From now on, this place will all belong to Yan State, and those Chu people will become citizens of Yan State.
You said that if these people were living a good life, they would scold General Xiang for being extremely stupid, like a mantis trying to stop a chariot. If they were living a bad life, they would also scold him for his poor military performance, loss of territory, and causing them to suffer.
Who knows, maybe even his grave was pushed down.
It’s enough for us to know about this place. When we have time in the future and pass by, we can pay our respects to him.”
Pang Lei thought about it after hearing this and sighed.
"You are so thoughtful."
Gong Yang Ge took three incense sticks, lit them, and inserted them into the incense burner. He bowed, patted the coffin, and sighed.
"My old friend, we are separated by life and death. From now on, all grudges are written off. You are still the person I, Gong Yangge, admire the most."
"Everyone, let's go. There's a hill to the west with good feng shui. Let's bury General Xiang there."
"it is good."
Several Chu army generals lifted the coffin and held the tribute, while Gong Yang Ge held the incense burner.
Outside, there were a dozen Chu soldiers holding shovels, waiting at the door of the general's tent.
Gongyang Ge walked in front, leading these people all the way west.
Along the way, more and more Chu soldiers gathered and followed to see them off.
Arriving at the camp gate, Gong Yang Ge turned his head and frowned.
"Why are so many people following us? If the Yan army sees you, they'll think you're trying to escape. Except for those who are working, everyone else should go back."
Everyone was reluctant to leave, but the guards of the Yan army were standing at the door.
At this moment, a fast horse came running over and said,
"General Gongyang, His Majesty has ordered that all brothers in the Chu army can go and see him off. Just come back after seeing him off."
Hearing this, Gong Yang Ge was somewhat moved and said,
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. Will Your Majesty send some people to keep an eye on it?"
"Her Majesty said that she trusts you and believes that you will not run away."
After saying this, the messenger left.
Gong Yang Ge waved his hand and led everyone outside.
They walked out of the camp, followed by 50,000 to 60,000 Chu troops.
After walking west for ten miles, they finally arrived at a hill more than 200 meters north of the north bank.
"Let's take this place. This place faces south and is nestled between mountains and water. It's also a place with excellent feng shui. Burying General Xiang here will ensure he has a good rebirth in the next life."
Everyone started digging a hole.
Pang Lei turned his head and looked to the east, saying in disbelief,
"I can't believe it. The Yan army just let us out like that without even sending a horse to watch us."
Gongyang Gedao,
"Although the Emperor of Yan is a woman, her heart is far greater than that of any man in the world."
Pang Lei asked Gong Yang Ge in a low voice,
"Marshal Gong Yang, this is a good opportunity. Why don't we take advantage of it..."
He glanced towards the south.
Gong Yang Ge chuckled, shook his head and said,
"Do you want to kill these people? Have you forgotten what General Xiang told you?
He asked you to surrender and fight for a chance to live, but now, are you going to do this in front of him?
Tens of thousands of people, unarmed, where to run? To the south of the Han River? Or all swim?
How many of you are good at swimming?
Even if you can swim across, where are you going? Xiangyang?"
Pang Lei thought for a moment and said,
"It will take the Yan army at least a day to build the bridge, which is enough time for us to reach Xiangyang. By then, we can get food and weapons..."
"And then? Continue to fight the Yan army? Can you win? 800,000 soldiers have died. Can you win?"
"If that doesn't work, let's go home..."
"Going home and farming is a good idea, but they trust us so much that they haven't even sent a single soldier to keep an eye on us. What's the outcome? Do you want to betray their trust?"
Gong Yang Ge pointed at the Han River and said,
"Xiang Qu will never cross this river until his death. As for you, make your own decision."
At this time, everyone dug the pit and placed Xiang Qu's coffin into the pit.
Gong Yangge picked up a shovel and shoveled the soil in.
Pang Lei also picked up the shovel and said as he worked,
“Marshal Gong Yang, there are so many of us that it’s hard for us to run. You are alone, can you swim over?
Go back to your country quietly."
Gong Yangge sighed, shoveled a shovel of soil, threw it down, and said,
"I suddenly didn't want to leave. In the past, I always wondered why the soldiers and generals recruited by the State of Yan were so willing to serve them wholeheartedly, without a single one rebelling.
Now, I understand them.”
"Understand what?"
"I understand that it is better to follow the trend than to try to stop a chariot with a mantis arm. At this time of unification and the founding of a new dynasty, I will make great contributions and leave my name in history!"