Whale Falls and Becomes a God

Chapter 104: Alone in the Army
Not long after, Xiao Ying, led by the Liang army soldiers, headed all the way to the main tent.

Because of Xiao Ying's identity, temperament, and dress, wherever he went, the Liang army would talk and point fingers at him.

Prince Jingwu was already famous, and he had just led his army to capture the equipment position, killed Liang generals such as Long Tianxing, and forced back the Liang infantry, which made Prince Jingwu's name even more famous.

Now, hearing that Prince Jingwu came to the army alone, which could be described as a single-handed meeting, naturally caused a lot of discussion among the Liang army, and there were many people who admired, praised and recognized him!
The army has always been simple, without so many twists and turns or intrigues. The strong are superior and the brave are in the lead. Now Prince Jingwu has it all. He is strong and brave, so naturally he will be the first to gain the favor and recognition of ordinary soldiers!

Soon, Xiao Ying was taken to the tent where Li Baiyao and other Liang generals were.

As soon as he entered, everyone focused on him, with different thoughts and expressions.

Xiao Ying held his head high and chest puffed out, observing the situation inside the tent as he walked leisurely...

This is the main tent, which is about 100 square meters and quite spacious.

The tent was now packed with over a hundred people, making it seem a bit crowded. However, only a small portion of them were wearing armor, while the majority wore casual clothes or formal attire, clearly powerful figures of the Jianghu, such as military attendants or bodyguards.

A handsome young man with an ancient hat and a scholar's robe and a beard sat in the main seat. He was Li Baiyao, the temporary commander of the Liang army.

There are two Taoists on Li Baiyao's left, a strong man with a sturdy body and an old man with sharp eyes on his right. These four people should be the most powerful military attendants of the Liang army.

Further down were more than twenty generals in armor, standing on the left and right.

Behind the generals are all kinds of people, including military advisors, staff, guards, and elite personal guards.

"The team is quite large, but there aren't many generals. The only truly famous general is probably Li Baiyao..."

At a glance, Xiao Ying looked normal, thinking with a slight smile.

The Liang army was most likely more afraid of the reputation of King Jingwu Xiao Ying, and was deeply worried that Xiao Ying would take the opportunity to assassinate them, so they put up such a large formation. It seemed like a show of force, but in fact it meant that they were guilty!
"How dare you! You are not polite when you see our lords and generals!"

While Xiao Ying was thinking about it, the burly man on Li Baiyao's right side started to scold with a voice as loud as a bell.

"..."

Xiao Ying glanced at the burly man indifferently, causing his expression to change slightly. However, Xiao Ying then looked at Li Baiyao nonchalantly, causing the burly man's face to turn red and then pale...

A person’s name is like a tree’s shadow!
Putting aside the situation and whether it is appropriate to act rashly, letting the strong man attack Xiao Ying alone does make him feel a little... guilty and fearful!
"Prince Jingwu?!"

Li Baiyao looked at Xiao Ying coldly and sneered, "Your reputation is well-deserved! How dare you come here alone?!"

Xiao Ying smiled calmly and replied, "General Li! I'm here primarily to persuade you to surrender! Coming alone is the greatest sign of sincerity!"

"Insanity!"

"What a courage!"

"What a joke! We have a million soldiers now, and how many troops does Prince Jingwu have? How dare you talk about surrender?"

……

One stone caused a thousand waves!

The generals and people in the tent seemed to be insulted, and they shouted angrily or angrily.

Xiao Ying seemed to have heard nothing, and was not intimidated or threatened by the crowd. He still looked at Li Baiyao with a normal expression, and then looked at the generals of the Liang army as if examining them, and occasionally nodded slightly in approval and appreciation!

Such behavior made many people present furious and angry again, as if they had been greatly insulted, and they wanted to take action immediately. However, after thinking calmly, it seemed that the current King Jingwu really had the qualifications...

This is the most infuriating thing!
"Persuade to surrender?"

Li Baiyao's face was stern, and he said in a deep voice, "How can King Jingwu have the confidence to persuade us to surrender? Do you think that just by showing up and saying a few words, you can make us surrender without a fight?"

After saying this, Li Baiyao hesitated for a moment, then sneered, "Don't forget, the Sui Emperor is now dead, and the Sui Dynasty is no longer under his rule! Whether the title of King Jingwu is legitimate, whether it's qualified, and whether the people of the world will accept it is still up in the air!"

"Now that things have come to this, I believe General Li and everyone else know the true situation!"

Xiao Ying stood alone in the tent, feeling superior to the others. He spoke slowly and calmly:

"I have come here alone, showing my utmost sincerity! For now, let's not talk about what's happening in the world, let's talk about the Liang army! The Liang army here is clearly doomed. If they fight, they will surely be defeated. Why put up any more meaningless resistance?"

Having said this, Xiao Ying was silent for a moment, then looked at Li Baiyao, then at the generals, and continued:

"If you don't think about yourselves, please also consider the army that will die with you. There's no need to make any more senseless sacrifices! As long as you are willing to surrender, I promise to treat you well! If you have any ideas or conditions, I will make the decision and we can discuss it directly!"

"you……"

A Liang general was agitated and glared at Xiao Ying. He wanted to curse but didn't know what to say, and it was even more difficult to refute!

Li Baiyao frowned in thought, obviously weighing the pros and cons.

Most of the people present were silent for a while, also lost in thought, looking at Li Baiyao or their respective objects of loyalty!
"boom……"

"Arrogant! We are many, the enemy is few, the advantage is mine! What are you still thinking? Are you planning to betray our king?"

The first general on the left slammed the table and stood up, glaring at Xiao Ying, then looked at Li Baiyao and the other generals and scolded them. After a pause, he put his hand on the sword at his waist and said:

"As long as we capture Prince Jingwu, I don't believe the enemy will not retreat? How dare they intercept and encircle our army?!"

As soon as he finished speaking, his big hand trembled, and he drew his sword a few inches and was about to attack!

"Wait!"

Li Baiyao's face changed, and he blurted out. Even many people present had slightly changed expressions, with expressions ranging from anger to vigilance and dissatisfaction.

"If I'm not mistaken, you're the Liang cavalry commander who retreated in fear of battle earlier?"

A skilled and courageous person, Xiao Ying was not afraid of the general's threat. Instead, he spoke thoughtfully in a deep voice and asked again:
"General, your words clearly show that you don't have a positive view of the Liang army. You believe they'll be defeated if a battle breaks out, yet you act like this! You're relying on your cavalry advantage, thinking you can lead a cavalry breakout? Have you considered the others and the hundreds of thousands of innocent soldiers? Are you doing them justice? Are you worthy of the armor you wear?"

"You...I...are talking nonsense!"

The general's face turned red, he stammered for a while, and was unable to argue!

One thing has to be admitted, Xiao Ying did reveal his little thoughts with just one word, but he just wouldn't and couldn't admit it!

"Everyone, please don't be so loyal or take chances! Shen Faxing is a rebel king, colluding with famous bandits and acting recklessly. He has no regard for the people and exploits their own people. He is not a wise leader and will not last long. Even if the Shangliang army is not defeated by me, it will be swallowed up by the Jianghuai Governor or King Fengming..."

Without waiting for the general to say more, Xiao Ying spread his hands and reminded him earnestly with a frank attitude of sticking to the facts.

After the words fell, everyone let them digest them for a while, then sighed:
"Let's take a step back and assume the Liang army has been stopped. Regardless of the outcome, what about the retreat to Jiangnan? Now the Upper Liang King has to face not only our main force, but also the Jianghuai Army and the Fengming Army, who are eyeing him covetously. You should all be very clear about the relationship between the three kings. What do you think will become of the Upper Liang King? How much hope does he have left? What prospects does he have?"

(End of this chapter)