The fact that these Qin infantry soldiers were lying in ambush here was clearly premeditated.
It was no wonder that Bai Qi had told him so much. It was not only to shake the morale of the army, but he had also expected that when the King of Zhao was being pursued by the Qin army, he would bring an army to rescue him.
That's right, these Qin soldiers were the 30,000 soldiers that Meng Ao had brought over.
When Meng Ao came to pursue the King of Zhao, Baiqi had whispered something into his ear, telling him to ambush the 30,000 infantry outside the north gate of Handan City.
Of course, Baiqi wasn't sure if Lianpo would bring an army to rescue them. However, if it was possible, he had to try. He didn't expect to capture Lianpo's 15,000-strong army, which was a pleasant surprise.
Baiqi's Qin army was best at encirclement and annihilation.
Lianpo's 15,000 Zhao soldiers were surrounded by 30,000 Qin infantry soldiers. Their chances of escaping were slim.
"Kill them!" Lianpo shouted and led his army to fight against the Qin army.
Now that they were surrounded by the Qin army, there was no way out. They could only kill their way out.
The 30,000 Qin soldiers and Lianpo's 15,000 Zhao soldiers clashed. It was a tragic scene.
However, the Qin army had the advantage in numbers and had the upper hand. Their casualties were much lower than the Zhao army.
……
On the east side of Handan City, Baiqi's war chariot was parked at the back as he looked at the battlefield ahead.
At this moment, the Qin army had already reached the city wall, but they had paid a heavy price. The city wall was filled with the corpses of the Qin army.
However, with war came sacrifices.
This was the norm of war.
If you are afraid of sacrifice, then don't start a war.
"Reporting to Great General, Zhao General Lianpo is trapped in the north of Handan City.”
At this moment, a soldier came to report to Baiqi.
"Oh, let's go and take a look!" After hearing this, Bai Qi rolled his eyes and smiled.
As he spoke, he led his personal guards to the north of Handan City.
The battle here was handed over to the other Qin generals.
Baiqi wanted to see if he could subdue Lianpo.
He was one of the four great generals of the Warring States Period. Even if he lost to him, he was still a talented general.
It was easy to get a thousand soldiers, but hard to get a general!
What more a famous general like Lianpo?
……
"General Lianpo, just surrender. Don't make a final struggle!
Not long after, Baiqi appeared in the battlefield where Lianpo was surrounded.
At this moment, the area was already filled with corpses, and blood dyed the ground red.
"There was only a Lianpo who died in battle, not a Lianpo who surrendered!”
Lianpo snorted coldly.
It was impossible for him to surrender!
"I know that General Lianpo is not afraid of death!”
"But look at the soldiers beside you.”
"Look at them. They're so young, probably only 14 or 15 years old. Such a fresh life is going to be buried here. Have you thought about how heartbroken their parents will be if they know?”
Baiqi pointed at the young Zhao soldiers beside Lianpo and said.
"Give it back to him. He should be in his twenties or thirties. There are old people and young people. If they die, what will happen to their parents and children?”
Baiqi then pointed at the people beside Lianpo and said loudly.
Baiqi's words instantly silenced Lianpo and the Zhao soldiers.
Generals were not afraid of death, but they valued loyalty.
As a general, Bai Qi knew this the best.
This was Lianpo's weakness.
He knew that Lianpo wasn't afraid of death, so he could only use righteousness to force Lianpo to submit.
This was the principle that a gentleman could deceive others with the right way.
"It's fine if General Lianpo dies, he might even leave a good reputation in history as a loyal and patriotic person.”
"But what about them? Even if they died, no one would know.”
"If General Lianpo wants to leave his name behind, I will help you. I will let you go with the Zhao army so that you won't be lonely.”
Baiqi continued.
"If General Lianpo doesn't surrender, I won't accept any surrender from Zhao anymore.”
Baiqi added.
He wanted to roast Lianpo on the fire rack. He wanted to let Lianpo know that if he didn't surrender this time, he would be responsible for all the deaths of the Zhao army.
Even though Baiqi's methods were not very fair, but in order to get a famous general like Lianpo, he could only go all out.
Moreover, when two armies fought, there was only victory and defeat. There was no benevolence and righteousness to talk about.
Talking about benevolence and righteousness on the battlefield was definitely something that would only be done if one's head was kicked by a donkey.
Since ancient times, it had always been the winner taking all.
"If General Lianpo is willing to surrender, I am also willing to accept the surrender of the Zhao army behind you. As long as they no longer oppose the Qin country, I will not make things difficult for them.”
"I'll do as I say!"
Bai Qi saw that Lianpo's attitude seemed to soften, so he spoke again.
"Moreover, Zhao will definitely be destroyed this time. No matter how persistent General Lianpo is, he won't be able to change the outcome.”
Baiqi continued.
After hearing Baiqi's words, Lianpo fell into a dilemma.
He was not afraid of death, but he did not want the Zhao soldiers around him to die because of him. He did not want the countless Zhao soldiers to die because of him. Otherwise, he would not feel at ease even if he died.
"I am not as good as you, General.”
After a long time, Lianpo sighed and said sadly.
At this moment, he knew that he had lost, and he had lost completely.
Baiqi had him in a tight grip.
"I'm willing to surrender. I only ask that General Bai not kill anyone when you're fighting in Zhao.”
Lianpo put down his weapon and bowed.
In order to let the Zhao army who had followed him through life and death live, and for more soldiers of the Zhao country to live, he had no other choice.
"General!" When the generals and soldiers behind Lianpo saw this, they couldn't help but shout. They looked at Lianpo with gratitude and gratitude.
They knew why Lianpo surrendered. It wasn't because he was afraid of death, but for them.
"Naturally!" Baiqi nodded, agreeing to Lianpo's request.
"We won't kill those who surrender!"
Bai Qi said in a clear voice, and a smile appeared on his face.
Lianpo, one of the Four Great Generals of the Warring States Period, had been subdued by him. It was truly a joyous occasion.
"I surrender!"
"I surrender too!"
……
As soon as Baiqi finished speaking, the soldiers in the Zhao army camp put down their weapons.
Even their general had surrendered, so they naturally had no need to continue resisting.
They were just ordinary soldiers. They naturally did not want to die if they could live.
Especially when many of them joined the army just to have a meal.
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