On the occasion of rebirth Zhou Sui

Chapter 509
How could Qu Tutong not understand what Sang Xianhe said.

But he really couldn't think of a way to reverse the situation, so he asked helplessly:

"Does General Sang have a plan to defeat the enemy?"

Sang Xianhe was speechless, and heard Qu Tutong sigh again:
"All we can do is delay for a while. The longer we persist, the more fully prepared Daxing will be."

Seeing this, Sang Xianhe knew that Qu Tutong was determined to live and die with the city, so he had to keep silent.

However, it is an indisputable fact that the morale of the defenders was low. During the interval between the Sui army's catapult attacks, Qu Tutong comforted and encouraged the soldiers. Everyone was moved by him, and all of them burst into tears.

Seeing that the defenders were still unwilling to open the city and surrender in such an extremely harsh situation, Cui Che couldn't help feeling a little annoyed.

But he had to say with admiration:

"Qu Tutong is good at handling soldiers, but he is a general."

The generals in the tent had no objection to this, and they also agreed with Cui Che's praise of Qu Tutong. If they really wanted to use another person to defend the city, but they couldn't fight back when they were beaten by riding face for several days, how could they inspire the soldiers again? morale.

Xu Shiji laughed and said:

"Since this person is good at raising soldiers, why not let him betray his relatives."

As soon as these words came out, everyone present turned their attention to Xu Shiji. After experiencing the incident of occupying the commanding heights with earth hills and bombing the city, Xu Shiji first showed his talents. This young soldier also won everyone's approval by virtue of his intelligence.

Cui Che's eyes lit up even more, and he said in surprise:

"Xu Canjun has a plan!"

Xu Shiji nodded and said:

"Reporting to the king, the officials have indeed gained something."

Cui Che was overjoyed and urged:

"Xu Canjun just speak out."

Xu Shiji suggested:

"Your Majesty can write an "Old Book to Feng Yi's Father" and order someone to copy it.

"Tell the soldiers and civilians in the city that if they keep the "Old Letter to Feng Yi's Father", they can issue this book after the city is destroyed, and they will not be harmed. Your Majesty will protect their property.

"The captives who produce this book will also be treated kindly, and they will be allowed to return home after the war.

"If you can't issue this book when the city is destroyed, then you are determined to become an enemy of the king. Not only will your property be confiscated, but the whole family will be punished as slaves.

"May I ask you all, will the soldiers and civilians in the city hide this book privately because of the king's intimidation?"

Cheng Yaojin couldn't help but said:

"It must be everyone fighting for it."

The rest of the people also nodded in agreement.

Xu Shiji smiled and continued:
"If you are Qu Tutong, are you going to confiscate this amulet of Feng Yi's army and civilians, or let it happen without stopping it?"

Everyone was stunned when they heard the words. Only by empathizing can they understand the difficult situation Qu Tutong faced when he was doing this multiple-choice question.

They knew clearly that once Qu Tutong indulged the soldiers and civilians to privately collect the "Old Book to Feng Yi's Father", the defenders would already have a way out, so how could they expect the soldiers to fight desperately.

I'm afraid that as soon as they meet each other, the defenders will put down their weapons, take out the "Old Book to Feng Yi's Father" in their arms, and surrender to the soldiers of the Eastern Sui Dynasty.

But if Qu Tutong is forcibly confiscated, wouldn't he be making enemies of the entire city's army and civilians, which would inevitably arouse everyone's anger.

After all, both the offensive and defensive sides, everyone knows that Feng Yi has a strong enemy outside and no reinforcements. Facing the current predicament, it will be a matter of time before he falls.

Now Cui Che declares that only by issuing the "An Old Letter to Feng Yi's Father" can he be protected, and the entire city's military and civilians, who can stay out of it.

Qin Qiong was amazed in her heart: Xu Shiji was only 15 years old, how could he come up with such a sinister idea at such a young age.

Cui Che clapped his hands and laughed loudly:

"Xu Canjun's plan is deeply in line with Gu's intentions. Feng Yi was used as an example to show that the army and people in Guanxi can follow the example of cats and tigers when besieging other cities in the future. This western expedition will definitely be much easier."

As he spoke, he personally poured a glass of wine for Xu Shiji, and said:

"This plan is very clever, drink a bottle."

Under everyone's gaze, Xu Shiji took the wine glass and drank it to the full. He felt that the wine in this glass was far more delicious than the ones he drank in the past.

Of course, this is just a psychological effect.

Cui Che immediately ordered that the matter be handed over to Xu Shiji to preside over it personally, and the "Book to Father Feng Yi" was also changed to "Book to Father Guanxi", which was written by Xu Shiji on behalf of Xu Shiji. Looting this book caused too many casualties.

On the spot, Xu Shiji wrote a nearly [-]-word "Book to the Fathers of Guanxi".

Because it is not used for tasting by literati, but for ordinary people to understand.

Therefore, Xu Shiji's writing is deliberately plain, without any major principles, but only to explain the advantages and disadvantages, so the number of words is not many.

After Cui Che looked over and agreed, Xu Shiji resigned, and he immediately recruited all the scribes in the army and in charge of civilians, there were thousands of people.

The scribes buried their heads in the files and kept on all night, and finally at dawn hundreds of thousands of copies of the "Book to the Fathers of Kansai" were released.

The scribes who had completed the task were dizzy, their backs were sore and their hands were numb. Fortunately, Cui Che was considerate of these clerks. It was not known how many copies of the "Book to the Fathers of Guanxi" would be delivered from city to city.

If you really want the scribes to write by hand, I'm afraid they will be exhausted.

So Cui Che ordered people to find craftsmen to make engravings, so that they could be printed directly at that time, and there was no need for the scribes to work so hard.

On the same day, the Eastern Sui Army launched a psychological offensive. Feng Yi's defenders hiding in the bunker did not receive the bombardment of stones, but bundles of paper were thrown at Feng Yicheng.

Some scattered in the air, and papers were flying all over the sky. Feng Yi seemed to have ushered in a winter snow in the early summer season.

Sang Xianhe picked up one of them, and after looking at it, his expression changed drastically.

Subconsciously looking into the distance, he saw many soldiers and civilians secretly hiding the book in their bosoms. Sang Xianhe didn't dare to delay, and he found Qu Tutong again.

"Mr. Qu Tu, this matter cannot be let go. Now that the enemy and us are very different, if the soldiers no longer have the will to die, how can we fight this battle!"

At this time, Qu Tutong also already knew the content of the "Book to the Fathers of Guanxi".

His face was gloomy, and he understood that Cui Che was putting himself in a dilemma.

On the city wall, Qu Tutong turned around and looked into the city. Countless people were looting the "Book to the Father of Guanxi" on the ground, and even the soldiers under his command fought violently for it.

Even if the fight was bloody, it was just to grab an amulet.

Seeing this scene, Qu Tutong's heart was stabbed severely. He knew that no matter how he tried to boost morale, it would be hard to recover.

Paper is falling and snowflakes are everywhere.

After a long time, Qu Tutong said dejectedly:

"Forget it, if I want to die, why drag the soldiers and civilians in the city to die for the country with me?"

But Sang Xianhe didn't want to die, he persuaded:
"Feng Yi can no longer defend, why not break out at night."

Qu Tutong shook his head and said:

"Cui Ni is surrounded on all sides, and his cavalry are patrolling day and night, and it is difficult to fly with wings. How can they escape?"

Sang Xianhe sighed helplessly, but he didn't want to give up.

Since the city cannot be defended and escape is impossible, there is only one way left.

(End of this chapter)