Chapter 556: Pledge of Allegiance
"Governor Lu, I, Sun, am deeply grateful for your appreciation. However, the Sun family's reputation for loyalty and bravery cannot be destroyed by my hands."
Sun Ming's eyes fell on Qin Heng, and he decided to follow Qin Yue's example.
His sacrifice was useful. At least, after his sacrifice, Song Mo would be concerned about his reputation and would not immediately take action against the Sun family members who remained in Chang'an. They would definitely be imprisoned or imprisoned, but not executed immediately. What happened next depended on whether his sons could rescue their family.
In this desperate battle, he will take away as many Xianbei troops as possible.
This is the little he can do for the Sun family, his subordinates, and the people of the world.
Since they met, Lu Songli and even the Pingzhou officials he had come into contact with had given him a very good impression. He was relieved that his sons had switched to Pingzhou.
Sun Congyi, who was standing by, became anxious when he heard this. Why was his father so stubborn?
His family was in Chang'an, their life and death all depended on the emperor's will. He wanted to protect them, but he was powerless. But his father was different.
Now Sun Congyi’s only thought is to save as many as possible.
"General Sun may not fear death, but even ants try to survive. Sacrificing your life for your country will certainly preserve the Sun family's reputation, and you may think your death is worthy, but have you ever considered that your survival is even more valuable?"
Lu Songli always feels that talent is the most important thing.
Sun Congyi looked at her expectantly. He knew how stubborn his father was. He knew that he probably couldn't persuade him, so he was counting on Lu Erjie to pull his father back to his old self.
Lu Songli had obviously not finished speaking, and everyone present looked like they were listening attentively.
Lu Songli continued, "General Sun has led troops for many years. He must understand how difficult it is to train a disciplined army that can fight, and how much resources it requires, right?"
"The Sun family army lost half its troops because of Song Mo's imperial edict. You have done justice to Song Mo. But for so many years, it was the common people who paid taxes, and it was also the common people who supported you and the court. It would be better for you to die, but are you worthy of the people of the world?"
"The Xianbei have currently assembled 500,000 troops (300,000 outside Bingzhou and 200,000 in Liangzhou). The righteous path of the world is full of vicissitudes. The Han people of this land need veterans like you, General Sun, who are experienced in leading troops in battle."
"General Sun, you have a heavy responsibility."
What Lu Songli meant by these words was that his life was not just his.
At this time, Xue Xu also spoke up, "Besides, if you don't die, you will hold the military power. Song Mo will be wary of you, and the Sun family will become a handle for him to control you. He will be hesitant. If you die, the possibility of the Sun family surviving will be even lower."
At this time, Qin Heng also advised him, "Uncle Sun, the reputation of a family of loyal martyrs is certainly important, but compared to the lives of a family, what is the point of such empty reputation?"
"Besides, this is only temporary. Our governor once said that history is written for the victors. When we succeed in the future, history will rewrite our judgment."
Sun Congyi on the side nodded repeatedly, yes, yes, instead of having a family of loyal martyrs in the court of Dali, it would be better to work hard to establish a new dynasty.
At this time, Sun Ming spoke, "Everyone says that your father Lu Desheng is eloquent, but they don't know that Governor Lu is not much behind." It has to be said that these people in Pingzhou are good at persuading people.
"General Sun, thank you for your kind words." Lu Songli took this as a compliment to himself.
Sun Ming: ...
He discovered another common trait between Lu's father and daughter, which was that they were thick-skinned.
At this moment, Sun Ming felt it was incredible. How did Lu Desheng cultivate a woman who had the ambition to secede from a certain place, had a far-sighted vision, and was as courageous and responsible as a man?
Xue Xu finally said, "A son of a wealthy family wouldn't sit in a hall of honor. My lord is willing to risk his life. General Sun should seriously consider my lord's advice and join Pingzhou. Survive first, and then consider other things."
Sun Mingsi and Song Mo, these people are really different.
Song Mo regards these soldiers as grass, but Lu Songli regards them as treasures and is willing to risk his life for them.
Sun Ming also knew at this time that after so much conversation between the two sides, it was time for him to express his position.
Anyone who can become a general and command an army is not an indecisive person.
Sun Ming stood up decisively and then knelt on one knee.
Sun Congyi, Muye and others followed closely behind.
Sun Ming said in a clear voice, "I, Sun Ming, lead all the soldiers of the Sun Family Army and swear hereby to follow our lord, Lü Songli, and assist him in his campaigns to unify the world. I will have no regrets, whether I live or die, and the heavens are my witness!"
"General Sun, please stand up quickly." Lu Songli stepped forward and supported him. "And everyone else, there's no need to be so polite."
After everyone sat down again, the atmosphere was completely different.
Everyone present now is one of us.
After sitting down, Lu Songli asked with concern, "How many people are left in the Sun family army now?"
Sun Ming was silent for a long time before answering, "The governor's guess was correct. The Sun family army is now desperately defending Yanmen and Daijun, and half of their troops have been destroyed."
"At present, there are a total of 54,730 people in the Sun family army, of which 42,260 are intact and 12,470 are wounded." The current environment is harsh, the wounded cannot receive effective treatment, and the number of soldiers is constantly decreasing.
Upon hearing this number, everyone present fell silent. Only half of the 100,000 Sun family soldiers were left.
Lu Songli calculated in his mind the current military forces available in Yanmen and Daijun.
In addition to the Sun family army, the original local army and more than 10,000 Youzhou soldiers stationed in Yanmen and Daijun were also stationed.
These Youzhou soldiers were forcibly taken to Bingzhou by Prince Gong at that time, but many of them escaped along the way, and many ran back to Youzhou.
The soldiers in these two groups totaled about 20,000.
Excluding some casualties, that is to say, the two places have a total combat force of 50,000.
Lu Songli said decisively, "General Sun, you've worked hard! From now on, you can evacuate with peace of mind. Leave the responsibility of covering Yanmen and Daijun to our Pingzhou Army."
He didn't mention the treatment, but she had to give it to him.
Lu Songli smiled and said, "We have already prepared the evacuation area. You should rest for a while. During this period, you can recuperate and replenish your troops. The subsequent replenishment of troops will be the same as that of the Qin family army." She treated everyone equally.
The sincerity of the superior is always a sure-win weapon.
Sun Ming, who was usually quite cold and stern, couldn't help but feel a little sad when he heard this. It was like the eldest son who had been working hard for the family and was always bullied outside, and finally his family saw his hard work.
The Sun family army had been marching north since September of the previous year, and the fighting had begun the moment they arrived. They hadn't even had time to adapt, having moved from south to north. They were then faced with the fierce and ferocious Xianbei army, and with insufficient supplies, they suffered heavy casualties.
By now, the Sun family army has really reached a moment of life and death, but Song Mo does not sympathize with the situation of the Sun family army and continues to put pressure on them.
Now he finally betrayed Song Mo and the Dali court, but he did not regret it.
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