There were so many good things in Hailong's warehouse.
Not only were there many things in the warehouse, but the Qin Army's gendarmerie also found a large-scale underground cellar in the palace. It seemed that Yang Yinglong not only hid above the ground, but also under the ground. There were many things in there.
Zheng Ying kept sending people to count the boxes and send them to the foot of the mountain, ready to decorate and send them back to the capital.
Because these things were so important, he had to keep an eye on them on the mountain. He also sent Chief of Staff Gu Tan to the foot of the mountain to keep an eye on them. The two of them were busy with this matter. After all, there were so many people in the Qin Army, and no one could be sure that all of them were loyal subjects and good generals. It was hard to say if there was really someone who had done something.
There were all kinds of birds in the woods, and all of them were loyal subjects and good generals. He was probably living in a dream.
During this period, Zheng Ying also met a somewhat special captive, Sun Shitai.
Sun Shitai did not die, nor did he commit suicide. Although Tian Xiufeng sent Sun Shitai a deluxe suicide gift before she died, Sun Shitai did not use it.
It was not that he did not think of using it, but when he raised the glass of poisoned wine and was about to drink it, a strong feeling of unwillingness suddenly emerged in his heart.
To think that he, Sun Shitai, had been well-read since he was a child and was somewhat famous in his village. He was supposed to take the bright path of the imperial examinations, but he was framed and had no choice but to take the unorthodox path. His talent was limited because of his identity.
Although he wanted to help Yang Yinglong get out of the cage, he could not really trust him. He came up with a plan for Yang Yinglong, but Yang Yinglong did not use it and lost his life in vain. He did not give him a chance to really show his military talent and fight with the Qin Army, and then he had to leave.
His talent had not been shown, and his talent had not been put to use, but he was labeled as a rebel and was about to die. How unwilling and sad he was …
Sun Shitai hated, he was angry, he was resentful!
He hated the impermanence of the world, he was angry that the world was unfair, and he complained that his fate was full of misfortunes.
However, since things had come to this point, the Qin Army's cannons and battle cries were ringing in his ears, if he did not commit suicide, he would certainly be killed by the Qin Army.
Thinking of this, he made up his mind. He raised the wine glass and was about to pour it into his mouth, but when the wine reached his mouth, he hesitated, unwilling, and unwilling.
When death was near, it wasn't easy to die peacefully. People's survival instincts always took the upper hand. At this moment, no matter how Sun Shitai tried to fool himself, he wouldn't be able to successfully fool himself.
He finally realized that it was not because he was unwilling to die, but because he was afraid of death.
Just like that, he fell into a fierce internal struggle. After that, when the Qin Army broke the door and entered, he still did not drink that cup of wine. Thus, he surrendered and became a prisoner of the Qin Army, defeated by his own desire to live.
When the general of the Qin Army learned of his identity, he reported this matter to Zheng Ying. Zheng Ying knew about the two-man play between Xiao Ruxun and Wang Xiangqian before the war.
In order to get rid of Sun Shitai, Wang Xiangqian sent letters to Bozhou several times, and even did not hesitate to use the position of Sichuan's governor to tempt him. Finally, he succeeded in alienating the suspicious Yang Yinglong, abandoned Sun Shitai, and sealed his freedom. What happened next was very natural. In less than a month, Yang Yinglong was defeated and killed.
Of course, Zheng Ying felt that even if Sun Shitai made a move, it would be difficult to fight against the elite Qin Army. It was just that the time of defeat and death would be long or short. However, a person that even the Emperor felt was difficult to deal with, and needed to be eliminated first before he could safely advance his troops, was definitely not someone who was easy to deal with.
After thinking through this point, Zheng Ying took some time out and ordered to meet Sun Shitai.
The soldiers guarding Sun Shitai reported that Sun Shitai ate every meal, without leaving a grain of rice. Sometimes, when it was mealtime and no food was delivered, he would feel hungry and take the initiative to beg for food. Moreover, he also requested to bathe and change his clothes.
When Zheng Ying heard this, he knew that this person definitely did not want to die.
When Zheng Ying saw Sun Shitai, Sun Shitai was clean and spotless. His clothes were clean, and his hair was clean. His complexion was rosy, and his complexion was good. He did not have the consciousness of a prisoner at all.
"Sun Shitai, right?"
Zheng Ying asked slowly.
"Yes, I am. Student Sun Shitai greets the general."
Sun Shitai cupped his hands in a manner that was neither servile nor overbearing.
"Student?"
"I am a former Ming Xiucai."
"Oh, Xiucai."
Zheng Ying nodded his head, "Since you are a scholar, I heard that you are from Mister Wang Yangming's hometown. Why did you come to Bozhou to be Yang Ni's military advisor?"
Sun Shitai did not intend to hide anything and said, "After I obtained the title of Xiucai, I participated in the provincial examinations in my hometown several times. However, I failed every time. I felt that the competition in my hometown was too strong, so I asked a friend in my family to find an opportunity to participate in the examinations in Shuntian Province.
I originally wanted to take advantage of the northern and southern examinations to become a High Scholar. I wanted to support my family and not let them starve. In the end, I was framed by a fellow villager who was jealous of me for having such an opportunity. I carried the stigma of not being able to take the examinations in Shuntian Province.
At that time, the weather was cold and I had spent all my money. I was starving in Shuntian Province and was in dire straits. Everywhere I went, people looked down on me and I suffered a lot. Just as I was about to starve to death, I got to know one of Yang Yinglong's people in the capital. After a conversation, I found out that Yang Yinglong was recruiting people who knew military affairs to come to the south. I had nowhere else to go and agreed to come to the south. I was courteously received by Yang Yinglong and from then on, I settled down in Bozhou. "
Zheng Ying laughed and said, "You scholars are really interesting. You couldn't take the examinations in your hometown, so you went to other places to take the examinations? Is that even possible? "
"The general must be joking. The most difficult examinations in the world are in Shuntian Province, Zhejiang Province and Fujian Province. Unfortunately, I was born in a province with a strong examination system. If I had focused on taking the examinations, I might have been able to become a High Scholar. However, I loved military affairs and spent a lot of time studying military books.
After passing the Elementary Scholar examination, I suffered setbacks time and time again and was unable to become a High Scholar. Daming the rules, only by passing the High Scholar examination can one live a good life. My family urgently needs the support of my student. Left with no other choice, I resorted to the shortcut.
The standard of the scholars in the northern provinces is not high and the competition is not strong. Furthermore, with the convenience of the Northern and Southern Lists, I thought that if I could take the examinations in the north, it would not be difficult to pass the High Scholar examination. In the past, there were many people who did this. It has a long history. "
Sun Shitai explained honestly.
Zheng Ying nodded his head.
"You were at the end of your rope in Shuntian Province and were in dire straits. When you met Yang Yinglong's people, you grasped at straws and came to Bozhou, am I right?"
"That's right."
"You didn't deliberately come to Bozhou?"
"General …"
Sun Shitai had a bitter expression on his face. "Although I am slow-witted, I am still a scholar. Unless I was at the end of my rope, why would I come to Bozhou and abandon myself?"
"A scholar …"
Zheng Ying shook his head. "After that, why did you come up with a plan for Yang Yinglong? Why did you help him blow up the matter? Why did you even come up with a plan to attack Sichuan when he was rebelling? Why did you do such a disgraceful thing? You are blatantly opposing the Daqin. His Majesty the Emperor is very angry. "
Sun Shitai continued, "I was entrusted with a task, and I am loyal to it. I was only fulfilling my duty, and that is all."
"Fulfilling your duty?"
Zheng Ying opened his mouth and said, "All lands under the heavens belong to the Emperor, and all those who lead the land belong to the Emperor. The former Ming Dynasty has fallen, and now the world belongs to the Daqin. Yang Yinglong gathered troops under the banner of avenging the former Ming Dynasty. That is a rebellion. You betrayed the righteousness of the country for the sake of a small duty, and you still speak so righteously?"
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