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    In July of the 19th year of Emperor Kaihuang's reign, it began to rain in Shannan.  The rain was not heavy, and the drizzle made the originally oppressive high temperature begin to drop a lot.  In Jutan City, Changsun Hong was not happy at all. Looking at the rain only made him more upset.  The country is about to perish!  Looking at the rain, this sentence came to his mind for no reason.  In fact, the reason I feel this way is not because of the rain, but because of the terrible situation today.  When the news of Yang Su's defeat of Shi Wansui reached Nanyang City, he thought that the situation could not get worse.  He didn't expect that after just a few days, the situation could no longer be described as bad. They even had no situation at all.  Almost overnight, the Daxing imperial court was on the verge of collapse, and the disaster of national subjugation was imminent.  Five days ago, Chen Guogong Dou Kang led 20,000 light cavalry back to Guanzhong, preparing to defend Chang'an and even Xiao Pass.  But halfway through, they were unexpectedly intercepted and ambushed by Luoyang cavalry at the foot of Neixiang City. Both sides fought a battle of 20,000 cavalry. As a result, the cavalry duel with equal numbers ended up being a complete defeat for the Guanzhong cavalry.  Those who lose cannot lose again.  After the defeat at the gates of Neixiang City, the Guanzhong cavalry fled to Wuguan. As a result, they were blocked in front of the Xi River in the west of Neixiang City. They were chased by the pursuing Guandong cavalry with machetes and chopping vegetables. In the final battle of Neixiang, more than 3,000 cavalrymen were beheaded.  , more than 5,000 people were injured, and more than 15,000 people were captured and surrendered. Only 2,000 horsemen fled the battlefield and scattered in the countryside and mountains.  Chen Guo v Chang v Feng v Wen v Xue, and Duke Dou Kang died directly at the beginning of the battle, and the entire army of 20,000 cavalry was wiped out.  The most terrible thing was not the loss of 20,000 cavalry, but the fact that Yang Lin arrived so quickly. The cavalry arrived in advance to intercept their 20,000 light cavalry and quickly defeated them.  Then guard the inner countryside and guard the east bank of Xi River.  Blocked their way back to Guanzhong.  Wuguan is two hundred miles away, but they can no longer get through.  When Yang Xiu received the news that Dou Kang was dead and defeated.  We have just arrived in Jutan, still fifty miles away from the inner countryside.  Yang Xiu was so frightened and angry that he wanted to lead his army to move quickly to open the way back to Wuguan.  But at this time, 40,000 cavalry and infantry led by Yang Lin had arrived. In the end, Yang Xiu had to retreat to Jutan City under the advice of his ministers.  Jutan City is named after Jutan.  Jutan is also known as Juhuatan, commonly known as the Fountain of Youth.  Among the valleys on this slope of Juhua Mountain, it is famous for the reflection of the chrysanthemums on Jutan Mountain into the pool.  In the chrysanthemum mountains, the chrysanthemums are young and the springs are gurgling. Every mid-autumn, the chrysanthemums are fragrant and the pond is green. "The chrysanthemums are soaked in the autumn pond water", reflecting the beauty of the "autumn moon in the chrysanthemum pond".  The chrysanthemums in Jutan are even known to bring longevity if taken for a long time.  Jutan City is on the west bank of Jushui.  Ju Shui merges into Turbulent Water, and finally merges with Fei Shui in Xinye.  Although the scenery of Jutan is very beautiful, there is also the Fountain of Youth and the longevity chrysanthemum, but at this time, Jutan City is inside.  From Yang Xiu and Changsun Hong to the more than 80,000 Guanzhong soldiers and horses who had retreated into the city, everyone was anxious and uneasy.  Because it is just outside Jutan City.  There were already more than 200,000 soldiers and horses surrounding them, and Yang Lin personally led a 100,000-strong army south from Luoyang.  In addition, there were 50,000 Huainan troops led by Guo Yan and his son from Nanyang and Xiangyang, and tens of thousands of soldiers and horses from Yuan Heng who surrendered at Luyang Pass.  As well as the more than 10,000 cavalry led by Dou Qing who surrendered in the inner city.  ??Despair.  There is a feeling of despair everywhere in the city.  Important ministers such as Changsun Hong are also in despair now.  If he had persuaded Yang Xiu to retreat to Guanzhong before, he would have thought that although the chance was small, there was still a chance to separate Guanlong.  But now, there is no chance.  Everyone understands that they have "lost their country".  It¡¯s just that the ¡®Emperor¡¯ is still unwilling to accept this fact.  Eighty thousand people are trapped in Jutan. Not to mention that Jutan is just a small city. Even if Jutan is Daxing or a strong city like Taiyuan, so what?  Jutan City has been an empty city for a long time. The last time they passed by, they had already looted it like a Neixiang city. All the food was looted and transported to the camp under Nanyang City. The young and strong people joined the army, and the rest of the old and women also  After being drafted into the army, they now returned to Jutan City. The city was small and there was no food or grass.  In order to move forward lightly, they returned to Guanzhong as soon as possible and threw all their supplies of food and grass directly under Nanyang City. They only took half a month's worth of food and grass with them.  Now, after another five days, there are only ten days of food and grass left.  It is no longer possible to leave the city for a decisive battle with Yang Lin, break out of the siege, and return to Wuguan.  Yang Lin¡¯s 200,000 troops had already surrounded Jutan City. The reason why they could last for five days was because Yang Lin had not yet launched an attack on Jutan City.  Changsun Hong estimated that maybe Yang Lin would not launch an siege at all. There was no need. Yang Lin probably already knew how much food and grass they had.  To deal with them, it is enough to encircle them without attacking them.  After ten days, they ran out of food. Even if they killed the horses, they could only survive for a few more days. If they caught and ate all the rats in the city, they would not be able to survive for a month.  At that time, the 80,000 troops in the city had no choice but to surrender.  Even Yang Lin doesn¡¯t have toAfter waiting for so long, in such a desperate situation, it is estimated that someone will take the initiative to open the city gate for Yang Lin, and even cut off the heads of Yang Xiu and other important ministers and offer them as a sacrifice.  Changsun Hong sighed, his brows furrowed tightly into deep grooves.  When Yang Xiu usurped the throne by regicide, his eldest grandson had a queen, eight princes, and more than 500 sons and daughters. What an honor it was.  Now, the eldest brother Sun Kuan has died in Luyang Pass, and the Chang'an court is at its wits end.  He was wondering with some confusion how they got to where they are today.  Why did he get on Yang Xiu's boat in the first place? Was he helpless, forced, or was he blinded by the immediate benefits?  "Brother." A hurried voice interrupted Changsun Hong's thoughts.  When he opened his eyes, it was his third brother, Sun Quan.  "What's going on?" Changsun Hong was already a bit calm. The situation had gotten so bad. What could be worse?  Changsun Gong's face was very ugly, his brows were knitted together, and he whispered to his brother, "I was just patrolling the city, and a letter came in from outside the city." "Another surrender letter?" "No." Changsun Gong said as he spoke.  He took out the letter from his pocket.  Changsun Hong was a little dissatisfied, "What did you do with this thing? Just throw it away when you see it." "Look at it." Changsun Hong took it.  Open it, and the more you look at it, the more you frown.  The content of the letter is very simple.  But it is surprising that after Shi Wansui defeated Yang Su.  He has led his troops to surrender to Yang Su.  At the same time, General Xiao Guan knew that after Shi Wansui was defeated and surrendered to Yang Su, he had rebelled and surrendered to Luoyang under Yang Lin's careful instigation, and then switched to lure Yang Su into the pass.  Yang Su and Shi Wansui combined 80,000 troops at Xiaoguan. After entering the pass, they quickly marched towards the center of Beijing along the Jinghe River channel.  The armies of Yang Su and Shi Wansui were unstoppable along the way, and all the places in Guanlong and Guanlong were looking forward to the wind. Just the day before yesterday, Yang Su's army came to Chang'an City.  The officials left behind in Beijing have formally surrendered to Kaicheng.  At the same time, Xue Shixiong, who had been holding on to Pujin Pass to prevent He Ruobi's 120,000 troops from entering the pass, finally surrendered to He Ruobi after hearing that the capital had fallen.  He Ruobi's army of more than 100,000 troops has crossed the Yellow River and entered Guanzhong. The Tongguan garrison has also surrendered. Now He Ruobi is leading his troops towards Chang'an.  It¡¯s over, really over.  Changsun Hong sighed, but he didn't feel any surprise.  "The army was defeated like a mountain. We shouldn't have left the border at all."  After recapturing Yizhou.  If we can raise our troops out of Xiaoguan and join forces with Shi Wansui to kill Yang Su and solve this future trouble, then even if we can't compete for Guandong.  At least we can retreat to Guanzhong.  But if Yang Xiu was the kind of person who was willing to listen to advice, he wouldn't have done something as drastic as regicide.  Even if the emperor is placed under house arrest, it would be fine if the emperor is killed.  You can see Yang Xiu's ending.  "Brother, you don't have anything to say?" Changsun Gong asked anxiously.  "What are you talking about? What else is there to say? The winner is the king and the loser is the bandit. Our eldest son's family is on the wrong team, so what is there to say." Changsun Hong sighed.  "Then we can't just sit back and wait for death. If this continues, our eldest son's family will really be finished. The eldest son of the Shangdang, the eldest son, will be really finished."  Party leader Sun can always save one. "The Changsun niche is so angry that Changsun Sheng is also from the Changsun family, but is it enough to keep one branch? The Changsun family of Shangdang is still a huge family today.  , there are hundreds of men up and down.  Do we have to be buried with Yang Xiu like this?  "Brother, there is already an undercurrent in the army in the city, and many people are openly talking about surrendering to the enemy. If we don't take action, our heads will be their gifts for returning to the new dynasty." "  If others surrender, they may still be able to preserve their reputation, but our eldest son's family has such a relationship with His Majesty. Do you think that even if we surrender to Yang Lin, he will let us go? Rather than humbly surrendering and still not being able to escape this disaster, why should we bring shame on ourselves?  "Brother, if this is the case, my eldest son will really die and be buried.  " Footsteps sounded outside, and the eldest grandson brothers all shut up. "Who is it?  "The guard shouted. "Your Majesty has urgently summoned several uncles to see you.  "The Changsun brothers looked at each other, wondering what Yang Xiuzhao was doing at this time. However, the two of them packed up their clothes and followed the servants. A house in Jutan City that was originally a wealthy family's house became Yang Xiu's temporary residence.  Brother Changsun Hong came in and saw that his brother Changsun Cao, who was in charge of the Imperial Guard, was also there, and Yang Xiu was dressed in white. When he saw the two coming in, Yang Xiu actually had a smile on his face, "Here you are, sit down."  " "I wonder why your Majesty summoned ministers to come?  " Yang Xiu sighed.He said, "In fact, there is nothing major. At this point, there is nothing we can do to save the day. I don't want to deceive myself and others. I have learned that Xiaoguan, Tongguan, and Pujinguan have all been lost, and the capital has also fallen into the hands of Yang Su. We at Wuguan  I can't get through it, and I can't go back to Daxing. I know what will happen to me if I fall into the hands of Yang Lin. Even if I don't Ling Chi, I will never give me a glass of poisonous wine or a piece of white silk to leave my body intact.  . I don¡¯t want to end up with my body separated. I know that you are loyal to me. Now, I don¡¯t want to hurt you anymore. I will drink poisonous wine later and you will take my head to death.  Let the city surrender to Yang Lin. "Your Majesty!" Changsun Hong couldn't help but burst into tears.  "Bring the poisoned wine!" Yang Xiu said loudly, with a calm expression on his face.  Changsun Cao personally brought the poisonous wine, the golden shavings wine often used in the Western Jin Dynasty.  Yang Xiu picked up the wine glass, took a deep breath, and drank it.  "Your Majesty!" Yang Xiu's face was pale, and he was sweating profusely. He held his cramped abdomen in his hand and said intermittently, "I don't regret it!" After saying this, the man fell to the ground, bleeding to death from his seven orifices.  Changsun Hong sat on the ground, crying while holding Yang Xiu's body.  Changsun Kong said to his brother Changsun Cao, "Announce your Majesty's last edict and surrender Kaicheng." (To be continued)?¡­
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