Chapter 353 Traversing the Lands of All Nations!
Upon hearing that Xiahou Nan was going to surrender, Xiao Mo was stunned for a moment, even doubting whether he had misheard.
In Xiao Mo's view, the possibility of someone like Xiahou Nan surrendering was extremely low.
"General Xiahou surrendered so directly? Without any conditions?" Xiao Mo asked the envoy.
"Regarding the specifics of the surrender, General Xiahou wishes to meet with King Shuang in the middle of the two armies. I wonder if King Shuang would agree?" the envoy asked.
Xiao Mo thought for a moment and nodded, saying, "In that case, tell General Xiahou that we will be waiting for him at noon tomorrow!"
"yes."
The messenger bowed and withdrew.
"General, you mustn't!" Li Jing and the others advised after the messenger left, "In my opinion, there must be something fishy about this!"
“Indeed,” Zhao Guang agreed. “The possibility of Xiahou Nan surrendering is extremely small; it’s likely a trap.”
"Now that Xiahou Nan has been forced to abandon the city, and the prince is on his way, Xiahou Nan is just at the end of his rope. The fate of Wei is sealed. Why should we accept his surrender?"
"That's absolutely right!"
The generals all spoke up, feeling that the matter was inappropriate.
Xiao Mo waved his hand, and the voices of the crowd gradually subsided.
“I know all that you’re talking about, but I want more than just the State of Wei,” Xiao Mo said slowly.
"What does the general mean?" Xiao Gui asked, puzzled.
"We now have 200,000 Wei soldiers under our command. Although they have surrendered to our army, not all of them are truly loyal to us."
Xiahou Nan enjoyed great prestige in the army.
If Xiahou Nan really surrenders to the Northern Wilderness, then the hearts of these soldiers should be at ease.
Besides, Xiahou Nan was indeed a famous general in the world.
In my opinion, his value far exceeds that of the State of Wei.
Xiao Mo looked at the sand table.
"Prepare wine and food tomorrow, and I'll invite General Xiahou for a drink!"
The next day at noon.
With the reinforcements later given by Xiao Shi and the surrendered soldiers Xiao Mo had taken in over the past few days, a total of 80,000 Snow-Treading Dragon Riders and 500,000 infantrymen were arrayed on the battlefield.
Similarly, Xiahou Nan's 600,000-strong army was also on high alert.
Right in the middle of the two armies, a wooden table and two cushions had been set up.
Xiao Mo was not wearing the dragon scale armor today, but dressed in white, riding a white horse, carrying a food box, and walking step by step towards the center.
Xiahou Nan, dressed in plain clothes, walked towards Xiao Mo like an ordinary martial artist.
Both armies' deputy generals gripped the reins tightly, staring intently ahead.
If the other side makes any move, a great battle will break out in an instant.
"It's been a long time since I've seen you. Frost King has become even more handsome." Xiahou Nan said with a smile.
"Hehehe, it's the general who seems to have aged a lot." Xiao Mo said truthfully.
"Hahaha!" Xiahou Nan laughed loudly. "Frost King, please have a seat!"
"General Xiahou, please."
Both sides knelt down.
Xiao Mo opened the food box, took out the wine and dishes, and personally poured a cup for Xiahou Nan: "General Xiahou, would you dare to eat the food that I brought?"
"Why wouldn't I dare?" Xiahou Nan picked up the wine cup and drank it all in one gulp, then smacked his lips. "Your Sangluo wine from the Northern Wilderness is indeed quite strong. At first, I didn't like it, but I gradually became addicted. I once tried to have someone imitate it, but it didn't taste like yours."
"At first sip of this mulberry wine, it's indeed hard to get used to, but after drinking it, other wines just taste bland, and you'll want to drink it again." Xiao Mo took a sip of wine. "General Du also likes to drink it."
Upon hearing General Du's name, Xiahou Nan's expression darkened, and he sighed, "Originally, Da Guozhu had already retired from the court and was enjoying his retirement. It was my fault that I dragged the old general onto the battlefield. I am sorry to the old general."
“Perhaps so.” Xiao Mo poured himself and Xiahou Nan another glass of wine. “But before General Du passed away, he never blamed the general, nor did he regret it.”
Xiahou Nan held his wine glass: "Did General Du leave any last words before he passed away?"
"General Du wishes to be buried on that plain, and also wants to drink one last sip of mulberry wine," Xiao Mo said truthfully. "General Xiahou can bring the wine to pay his respects in the future."
Xiahou Nan nodded and raised his wine glass: "This glass is for King Frost. Thank you, King Frost, for giving the old general his final dignity!"
"It's nothing more than a matter of course." Xiao Mo raised his cup in return. "Speaking of which, General Xiahou really wants to surrender to my Northern Wilderness?"
Xiahou Nan smiled and asked, "What does the Frost King think?"
“It doesn’t seem like it.” Xiao Mo shook his head. “I guess General Xiahou is feigning surrender to me, but his condition is that he will command his original subordinates and the surrendered Wei troops under my command. At that time, General Xiahou will find an opportunity to strike and defeat my army, and finally turn the tide.”
"As expected, nothing can be hidden from the Frost King."
“Apart from three-year-old children, anyone who has read even a little military books can understand General Xiahou’s meaning.”
"Hahaha," Xiahou Nan continued to laugh loudly. When his laughter gradually subsided, he looked directly into Xiao Mo's eyes, his gaze sharp as a hawk's. "That's right, just as Frost King said. So, does Frost King still accept my surrender?"
“I accept.” Xiao Mo nodded. “General Xiahou has surrendered to me, and all the soldiers of Wei will be under General Xiahou’s command.”
"..." Xiahou Nan narrowed his eyes. "Is the Frost King joking?"
“I rarely joke around,” Xiao Mo shook his head, “because I won’t give General Xiahou that chance, and I have my own way of dealing with it.”
"The Frost King is really confident." Xiahou Nan took a sip of wine.
"I suppose so, but there's another reason," Xiao Mo said with a smile.
"I'm all ears."
"Before General Du passed away, he told me that he also wanted to see this prosperous era of a unified world, but unfortunately, he will not be able to see it. As far as I know, General Xiahou studied under General Du for a period of time, so they were master and disciple."
A gentle breeze rustled through Xiao Mo's hair and white robes, and his voice drifted out.
"I'm thinking that perhaps General Xiahou could take the place of General Du and witness the future unification of the various kingdoms."
Xiahou Nan: "."
Xiao Mo slowly stood up, dusted himself off, and clasped his hands in a salute:
"General, you are a man of unparalleled talent; you should not be confined to the state of Wei."
Mo could not promise the general anything.
But I can guarantee that in the future, the general will conquer many countries, meet famous generals all over the world, and tread the lands of all countries!
"If the general has this intention, then I, Mo, will await you."
After saying this, Xiao Mo turned and left.
Xiahou Nan sat alone on the futon, Xiao Mo's voice echoing in his ears.
By the time Xiahou Nan came to his senses and looked up, the figure in white had already walked away.
The Annals of King Shuang in the Biographies of the Warring States period records:
Twenty days after the Northern Wilderness Army arrived at the Wei capital, Wei general Xiahou Nan laid down his armor and surrendered, surrendering all his military power. Frost King Xiao Mo personally greeted them for ten miles, took their hands and led them into the city, where they jointly attacked the Wei capital.
(End of this chapter)
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