Who put the yellow robe on me?

Chapter 181 Xuanyuan's Surrender

General Zhong Wenbin laughed heartily, his voice as deep as a bell, echoing in the central army tent.

His eyes were gleaming, and with a confident smile on his face, he said, "Whether it's seeking peace or testing the waters, the strength of the Western Region military is no longer as strong as it once was."

His words were filled with immense confidence and pride, as if he had the entire battle situation under his control. The generals nodded in agreement.

The Thirteenth Princess Jiang Sirou fiddled with the hand-operated sword tassel, her eyes bright, her tone a bit mischievous and firm: "Our morale in Daliang is high now. We will fight against any enemy with our troops and block any water with earth. We are not afraid of anyone."

Her words were like a breeze that blew away the solemn atmosphere in the tent, and everyone couldn't help but smile in relief.

After saying this, Jiang Sirou took out a shiny copper coin from the embroidered purse at her waist, handed it to Zhong Wenbin, and said with a smile: "General Zhong, I lost the bet just now. This is your trophy."

Zhong Wenbin looked at the copper coin and then laughed heartily.

He stretched out his rough hand, took the copper coin, and said with a smile: "I, Zhong Wenbin, have fought on the battlefield for decades and have never made a bet with anyone. I didn't expect that at this age, I can still win the bet. It's really interesting!"

At this moment, everyone's eyes turned to Zuo Yongyu. Zuo Yongyu felt the gazes of the crowd and felt a slight tension in his heart, but he quickly gathered his courage.

He straightened his back, took a deep breath, walked in front of Jiang Chen, knelt on one knee, and said in a firm and loud voice: "Your humble servant Zuo Yongyu is willing to serve as the vanguard of His Highness the Prince of Yan and be at His Highness's command!"

After saying this, he bowed respectfully to the ground, his forehead touching the cold earth, but a surge of blood surged in his heart. He knew that this bow would mark a major turning point in his life.

Jiang Chen was delighted when he saw this. He had long heard that Zuo Yongyu was a skilled warrior and loyal and upright, but because of his straightforward personality, he was not given much importance. Now that he could surrender, it was like adding wings to a tiger.

Jiang Chen hurried forward, helped Zuo Yongyu up with both hands, and said in a sincere and friendly tone: "General Zuo, there is no need to be so polite. You and I are both ministers of Daliang, and we should support each other."

Zuo Yongyu raised his head, his eyes gleaming with gratitude: "Your Highness, I will do my best to help you. I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"

Jiang Chen smiled slightly and patted his shoulder, but said nothing.

At this time, Dianzhang, Deng Yunde, Zhou Liangwei and others also came forward to talk and laugh with Zuo Yongyu. As they were all straightforward and not good at flattery, they quickly became friends with each other.

At this moment, Zhong Xiaodan walked quickly into the central military tent with a worried look on his face.

"Sixteenth Prince, Father!" Zhong Xiaoshan bowed and said, "The morale of Xianyu Linyuan's troops is low, and many have already deserted. What should we do next?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.

General Zhong Wenbin stroked his beard and muttered to himself, "It seems the Western Regions won't send any more rescuers. Why don't we seize this opportunity to wipe them out and put an end to this threat once and for all? Your Highness, Prince of Yan, what do you think?"

His words were full of determination and murderous intent, and it was obvious that he wanted to end the battle in one go.

Jiang Chen pondered for a moment, then raised his head, his eyes deep and calm. "General, there's no need to rush. I suggest we focus on capturing the prisoners first."

Zhong Wenbin was a little confused and asked, "Your Highness, what do you mean?"

Jiang Chen smiled slightly and explained, "The enemy's morale is low right now. If we can recruit their soldiers, it will not only reduce casualties, but also strengthen our army."

After hearing this, everyone nodded, thinking that what Jiang Chen said made sense.

Jiang Chen turned to Zhong Xiaodan and said firmly, "Second Young Master, you must immediately reduce the encirclement and convey my order to the enemy - anyone who surrenders to Daliang will be spared; anyone who stubbornly resists will be killed without mercy!"

Zhong Xiaodan bowed and accepted the order, his eyes gleaming with admiration: "Yes, Your Highness!"

Just as Zhong Xiaodan was about to leave, Jiang Chen said again: "By the way, don't harm the leaders such as Xianyu Linyuan and General Mammon for the time being. I can be of use to you."

The general nodded in understanding.

Everyone received the order and left the tent, ready to carry out Jiang Chen's orders.

As night fell, the firelight in the camp illuminated everyone's face. A cool breeze blew, bringing with it a hint of the bloody atmosphere of the battlefield. Jiang Chen stood on a high point, gazing at the distant enemy camp, his mind awash with thoughts.

He recalled the battles of the past few days, from the time they first arrived in Liang Province to the great victory today, everything was moving in a favorable direction. However, he knew that this was far from enough.

"Your Highness, what are you thinking about?" Princess Thirteen walked up to him and asked softly.

Jiang Chen came back to his senses and smiled slightly: "Thirteenth sister, I'm thinking about how to deal with the aftermath."

Jiang Sirou nodded gently, her eyes gentle: "You have done very well. You were able to subdue the enemy with benevolence and righteousness. Father will definitely be very happy to know."

Jiang Chen gazed into the distance, his tone firm, "Daliang's strength lies not only in its military might, but also in its benevolence and righteousness. Only by winning the hearts and minds of more people can we truly bring peace to the world."

Jiang Sirou looked at him, her eyes full of relief: "Sixteenth brother, you really see things further than the other royal brothers."

Jiang Chen smiled and said nothing.

The next morning, sunlight shone through the mist onto the earth, shrouding the entire camp in a golden glow. Zhong Xiaodan walked excitedly into the tent, a look of joy on his face.

"Your Highness, Prince of Yan, Father, most of the enemy soldiers have chosen to surrender. Our plan has succeeded!"

Jiang Chen's eyes flashed with joy, and he asked, "Where are Xianyu Linyuan and General Mammon?"

Zhong Xiaodan's expression changed slightly. After a moment's hesitation, he said, "They... are still holding on and are unwilling to surrender."

Jiang Chen pondered for a moment and nodded slightly: "It doesn't matter, they will understand sooner or later."

At this moment, a soldier hurried in and reported: "Your Highness, an enemy general has requested a private meeting with you."

Jiang Chen raised his eyebrows and asked, "Oh? Who is it?"

"It's General Xuanyuan Feiyan. He said he has something important to discuss with you."

Jiang Chen thought for a moment and decided to meet him: "Take him to the side tent."

Inside the side tent, Jiang Chen sat quietly in the main seat, waiting for Mammon's arrival. A moment later, Xuanyuan Feiyan was brought in by soldiers.

Xuanyuan Feiyan was dressed in armor, his face full of fatigue and vicissitudes. He looked at Jiang Chen, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes, and then he bowed deeply: "Greetings, His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan."

Jiang Chen smiled faintly and motioned him to sit down: "General Xuanyuan, there is no need to be polite. If you have anything to say, just say it."

Xuanyuan Feiyan sat down, took a deep breath, and spoke in a heavy tone, "Your Highness, I know that the Western Regions are no longer able to fight, and the Western Regions' Tiger Guards are unwilling to make any more unnecessary sacrifices. I am willing to lead my men to surrender to Daliang, but there is one condition."

Jiang Chen frowned slightly and asked, "Oh? What are the conditions?"