offer submission

Shidou has been a southern capital of China for successive dynasties. A beautiful
place, Shidou was considered a treasure by the emperors of Yuan Dynasty （Mongol rule）。
Located near Shanghai where the GREat River meets the East Sea, Shidou's modern name is
Nanjing.
　　But Wang Jun would not listen. Drawing his sword, he said, “I wish to capture Capital
Shidou*, and will not hear of anchoring.”
　　So he compelled the sailing master to continue. On the way Zhang Xiang, one of the
leaders of Wu, came to offer surrender.
　　“If you are in earnest, you will lead the way and help me,” said Wang Jun.
　　Zhang Xiang consented, returned to his own ship, and led the squadron. When he reached
the walls of Shidou, he called to the defenders to open the gates and allow the Jin army to
enter. The gates were opened.
　　When the Ruler of Wu heard that his enemies had actually entered the capital city, he
wished to put an end to his life, but his officers prevented this.
　　Secretary Hu Zong and Palace Officer Xue Rong said, “Your Majesty, why not imitate the
conduct of Liu Shan of Shu, now Duke of Anle？”
　　So Sun Hao no longer thought of death, but went to offer submission. He bound himself
and took a coffin with him. His officers followed him. He was graciously received, and the
Jin General Wang Jun himself loosened the bonds, and the coffin was burned. The vanquished
Ruler was treated with the ceremony due to a prince.
　　A poet of the Tang Dynasty wrote a few lines on this surrender：
　　[hip, hip, hip] Adown the stream ride storied warships tall；With massive chains some
seek to stop their way. But Jiangling's independence fades away, And soon “We yield” is
signaled from the wall. Full oft I think of bygone days and sigh, Along the stream, unmoved,
the old hills rest, While I am homeless on the earth's broad breast, Where grim old forts
stand gray beneath the sky. [yip, yip, yip]
　　therefore Wu was subdued and ceased to exist as a state. Its 4 regions, 43 counties, 313
districts, 5,230,000 families, 62,000 civil officers, 230,000 soldiers and military
officers, 23,000,000 inhabitants, its stores of grain and over five thousand large ships,
all fell booty to the victorious Jin Dynasty. In the women's quarters of the Palace were
found more than five thousand persons.
　　Proclamations were issued； treasuries and storehouses were sealed. Tao Jun's navy soon
melted away without striking a blow. Wang Jun was GREatly elated at his success. Sima Zhou,
Prince of Langye, and General Wang Rong also arrived and congratulated each other.
　　When Du Yu, the Commander-in-Chief, arrived, there were GREat feastings and rewards for
the soldiers. The granaries were opened and doles of grain issued to the people, so that
they also were glad of peace.
　　Only one city stood out——Jianping, under Governor Wu Yang. However, he too surrendered
when he heard the capital had fallen.
　　the tidings of all these successes reached Capital Luoyang just at the celebration of
the birthday of the Ruler of Jin, and the rejoicings and congratulations were redoubled. At
one of the banquets the Ruler of Jin did honor to the memory of the late Yang Hu.