ebookland Chapter 151 Self-destruction without attack
Chapter 151 Self-destruction without attack
As Prince Qing began to shout day and night, the soldiers in the capital city could not sleep well every day.
Then they actually slowly began to listen carefully to what the besieging troops were shouting.
After hearing some surrender plans, some soldiers were tempted.
Although they were tempted, they were still afraid that someone around them would report them, so they suppressed the desire to surrender and continued to stand guard.
When the news reached Xiao Changyun, he became even more panicked.
If he fought forcefully, he wouldn't be afraid of losing and getting beaten to a bloody pulp, and he could take advantage of the chaos to escape.
But...this persuasion to surrender now is obviously an attack on the heart!
Immediately, Xiao Changyun realized the problem.
"It must be that brat Lin Yi!"
He frowned, regretting deeply, "How much better it would have been if I had killed him back then?"
Thinking about how I wanted to win over Lin Yi at that time, I regretted it so much!
After letting him go, Lin Yi is now using this strange trick on me...
"Give the order, if anyone surrenders, they will be killed!"
He immediately called the guards and issued orders, and then he began to think of a way to escape.
Fortunately, he sent his family to the south when he planned this matter.
Otherwise, it will be difficult to run!
Then he began to prepare his escape bag.
For the next few days, Xiao Changyun stayed indoors and asked his guards to come out and announce all the orders.
Because these ministers had already been "sentenced to death" under the surrender policy, they all found Xiao Changyun to discuss countermeasures.
"Prime Minister Xiao, if you don't come out now, there's going to be chaos outside!"
The Minister of Justice looked at Xiao Changyun in the study as he spoke.
He is the most regretful among these five ministers!
Originally, there was a "window period" after he was caught by Lin Yi.
However, this window of opportunity was "wasted" by myself at that time.
It’s too late to regret now.
"Do you think there is still hope?"
Xiao Changyun frowned and glanced at the five Shangshu in front of him, "Find a way to escape."
He sighed slightly as he spoke, "West, as long as we have enough things, let's go west!"
"To the west..."
"The west is the land of the Southern Barbarians, Prime Minister Xiao, those people won't listen to reason with you!"
The Minister of Rites shook his head.
"Could it be to the north?"
"The Emperor of Yan is now in cahoots with Huangfu Qingling!"
Xiao Changyun retorted angrily.
"How about surrender?"
When the Minister of Personnel spoke, his face was also full of worry.
His whole family is in the capital. If they are caught, they will all be implicated!
"It seems the southern part of the capital hasn't been sealed off yet. If we escape at night, it won't be a big problem!"
The Minister of Revenue said, "When the time comes, we can head all the way southwest to the Nanman. It's better to go there than die here!"
"Don't tell anyone, I'll bring the silver."
"Let's prepare for the next few days and hold on for as long as we can!"
Xiao Changyun sighed and waved his hand slightly.
And just during the few days that Xiao Changyun was preparing, Lin Yi came up with something new!
The paper printed from the engraving was tied to the arrows.
The rope is a fuse. Once it is lit and shot out, these papers will fall from the sky in the capital.
And all of these papers contained the policy of surrender.
"Lin Yi, we've been shouting for a few days, but no one has come out to surrender."
"Sun Hu has also agreed to help us persuade them to surrender."
At the north gate of the capital, Prince Qing complained a few words when he saw what Lin Yi brought.
"It's okay, just let the arrows fly for a while, and they will fall on their own!"
Lin Yi was quite confident, "Is there enough food and grass?"
He thought Prince Qing might be worried about not having enough food.
"We should have enough food and supplies."
Prince Qing waved his hand and said, "I'm just afraid this won't work."
"It's almost time in the capital."
"They're probably going to be running out of food soon!"
This is all thanks to Lin Yi.
At that time, he chose to place his workshop on the outskirts of the city, and then a large amount of grain was sent out to be made into instant noodles.
Now that the internal and external connections are cut off, there is simply not enough food in the capital.
Not to mention that Xiao Changyun also followed Lin Yi's example and set up an inn and workshop.
Therefore, there was not enough food in the capital to fight a "protracted war".
As long as there is no food, the soldiers will mutiny, and Xiao Changyun will be forced into a desperate situation.
"Okay, I'll do everything on your end."
Prince Qing nodded slightly, and then began to carry out Lin Yi's plan.
Afterwards, "leaflets" persuading surrender could be seen everywhere in the capital.
In conjunction with the calls of Prince Qing’s siege troops, there was also Sun Hu’s “personal experience”.
More and more rebels in the capital were affected.
Three days later, the capital city ran out of food.
The food and drink supply of ten thousand soldiers and a large number of civilians was finally cut off.
The only place where you can eat is Xiao Changyun’s home.
At this time, Xiao Changyun was ready to escape.
With treasures, food, and manpower already prepared, he was just waiting for nightfall to take advantage of the chaos and escape.
But things didn't go as smoothly as he imagined.
It hasn't even gotten dark yet.
The first group of people attacked the Prime Minister's Mansion.
The second group of civilians included some soldiers.
The third batch, a large number of defenders began to attack the Prime Minister's Mansion.
By the fourth batch, many officials followed suit and surrounded the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Xiao Changyun, who originally wanted to escape, was surrounded and unable to escape.
Four of the remaining five ministers were also arrested.
Only the Minister of Personnel managed to take advantage of the chaos and sneak out of the south of the capital.
"Prime Minister Xiao, don't blame me for not caring about you!"
As the Minister of Personnel said this, he quickly fled the capital in a carriage and headed southwest.
That night, Xiao Changyun's guards could no longer protect him.
Even the imperial guards who were bribed first began to surround Xiao Changyun.
Xiao Changyun's loyal subordinates were either killed in battle or captured.
A large number of remaining officials who followed Xiao Changyun were also arrested.
After all, catching one can reduce one year's corvee labor!
In this rush, Xiao Changyun was also caught.
At the hour of Xu, the gates of the capital city opened.
A large number of soldiers came out.
They dropped their weapons and began to surrender.
A large number of people also rushed out to ask for food and drink.
When Prince Qing saw this scene, he immediately ordered people to arrange temporary tents and provide food and fodder.
Subsequently, a large number of arrested officials were escorted out.
They were tied up and awaiting trial.
"Xiao Changyun, you finally came out."
When he saw Xiao Changyun being tied up and brought out, Prince Qing finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Just as Lin Yi expected, these rebel forces in the capital collapsed on their own!
After arranging soldiers to take over the management of the surrendered soldiers, appease the people, and guard the criminals, Prince Qing took Xiao Changyun, the culprit, to Lianjingdu.
Huangfu Qingling and the others who heard the news also breathed a sigh of relief.
Xiao Changyun’s rebellion is finally over!
Although it was late at night, everyone was waiting for Prince Qing to arrive.
At the hour of Hai, Prince Qing brought Xiao Changyun into the hall.
"Xiao Changyun, you've finally been caught!"