Zongwu: My business is to engage people

Chapter 82 Courage and People's Heart

Jiang Yuan was condescending, looking at Guan Conglin and other more than 30 senior generals who were resigned to death, with admiration in his eyes.

Human nature is selfish, especially in the face of life and death. It is enough for all mankind to want to live for themselves. Those who are willing to die while they live are worthy of respect.

"Second Protector, it's been a long time. I thought I would meet you, at least in the decisive battle with the Blood Moon Cult, but I didn't expect you to be here."

Guan Conglin took a deep breath and said complicatedly:"I also thought it would be a decisive battle, but it's a pity that things are unpredictable. Qi Tianhou, I am ashamed of myself. With heroes like you in the world, the future should be very exciting, but it is a pity that I have no chance to see it."

Jiang Yuan was silent. The winner is the king and the loser is the bandit. This principle has not changed since ancient times. As generals, they cannot keep it.

"Qi Tianhou, now we have followed your request, tied our hands and left the city to surrender. I want you to say your promise to us with your own lips, otherwise we will die in peace."

"good."

Jiang Yuan looked up at the people in Xinyou City and said loudly

"I have said before that as long as the generals of the Blood Moon Army in Xinyou City who are above the rank of captain tie their hands and leave the city to surrender, I will let go of the 60,000 Blood Moon Army in the city and let them leave. At the same time, as long as the people in the city do not If you conflict with me, I will treat everyone equally and treat you as if you were a city in Jizhou, and I will not harm any common people."

When Guan Conglin and others heard this, they all looked relieved.

In full public view, if Jiang Yuan breaks his promise and gets rich, his reputation will be ruined in the future. For a hero who wants to dominate the world, he will lose his reputation and the support of the people. That will It will be difficult to move even an inch.

Guan Conglin laughed loudly and said:"Okay, Qi Tianhou is indeed a man of his word. Guan will die without regrets. Brothers, Guan was originally a warrior, but he broke into the world's general struggle. I think I don't have much leadership ability, and I have harmed my brothers. In the next life, Guan will be a bully again, and I will make it up to my brothers!"

"Qi Tianhou, do it! Sun

Cheng shouted:"Commander, I will go with you. You will not be alone on the road to Huangquan.""

"Let’s go together!"

All the generals shouted in unison.

Jiang Yuan sighed softly, people like Guan Conglin will be like a fish in water if they join the martial arts world. This deceitful battlefield is really not suitable for them!

"Come, take Guan Conglin and others into temporary custody."

"yes"

"Enter the city."

Jiang Yuan rode his horse and entered Xinyou City slowly.

The people and soldiers on both sides of the road stood quietly on both sides of the road without saying a word.

Suddenly, an old man suddenly jumped out of the crowd and fell to his knees. in the middle of the road

"Lord Qi Tianhou, I beg you not to kill Marshal Guan and others. They all died for us. They are heroes."

After hearing this, many people also knelt down.

"Please be kind to Qi Tianhou and let Marshal Guan and the others go!"

"Lord Marquis, we are willing to surrender and join the army of Lord Marquis. Please let the Marshal and others go."

"I am also willing to wait."

Tens of thousands of Blood Moon troops ran down the city wall one after another, knelt aside, and prayed to Jiang Yuan. Jiang Yuan looked at the people kneeling down, and his heart was quite throbbing. It seems that this jungle is not the kind of fish. He is a disciple of the common people, otherwise just being a hero once is not enough to get so many people to intercede for him.

Zhuo Tianliu also clasped his fists and said:"Master Marquis, the will of the common people is for public opinion. We want to wipe out the world so that we can make people People live a good life. Since Guan Conglin and others can get the prayers of the people of Xinyou City, it proves that he is not a treacherous and evil person, please kindly ask the Marquis to spare their lives!"

"Please be kind to Lord Marquis."

The generals also clasped their fists and begged.

The most admired man in the army is a man with bloody loyalty. The actions of Guan Conglin and others have been recognized by everyone.

Jiang Yuan said loudly:"Everyone, please rise. I also admire Guan Conglin. Marshal their conduct. Since this is what the people want, I have always insisted that public opinion is the first concern of those in power. The people's demands are greater than those of heaven and the emperor."

"I promise you not to kill Guan Conglin and others. At the same time, as long as those who previously served the Blood Moon God Sect abandon the dark side and turn to the bright side, and take the initiative to confess, I hereby guarantee that they can forget the blame."

"Thank you, Mr. Hou."

After everyone stood up, they looked at Jiang Yuan with much heat in their eyes. The Marquis actually said that the will of the people is greater than the sky and the emperor. This is a great man from Qingtian who truly considers the people!

"Zhuo Tianliu"

"The end will be in"

"Immediately issue my order to the eighteen cities of Pingzhou. I am willing to give them a chance to surrender. As long as they join my army, all their mistakes will be forgotten and everything in the city will remain as before."

"yes."

Jiang Yuan believes that with the example of Xinyoucheng in front of him, he will save a lot of effort.

……

Half a month later, in the palace garden of Dongzhou City.

He Zhicao bowed down to report

"I would like to report to the Marquis that all the eighteen cities of Pingzhou have fallen into our hands. Currently, the veteran is stepping up the search for candidates to take over the government affairs of the eighteen cities of Pingzhou as soon as possible."

Yan Qing next to him looked at He Zhicao with admiration in his eyes.

Before, he was unhappy with He Zhicao's sudden promotion to prime minister. But after getting along with him for this period of time, Yan Qing became more and more convinced of He Zhicao's abilities. I admire him endlessly, and He Zhicao is extremely smart in dealing with others, which actually makes Yan Qing feel ashamed.

"Well, you two can just discuss and handle this matter. Taking Pingzhou is an expected thing."

Now Jiang Yuan is more concerned about the decisive battle in Mingzhou. It doesn't matter how many cities he occupies now. The outcome of the decisive battle is the key.

"yes"

"Yan Qing, how is the food and fodder problem for the army? Yan Qing said confidently:"

Don't worry, Lord Marquis, the food and fodder prepared by the minister is enough to supply an army of one million people for three months.""

"That's good. He

Zhicao suddenly suggested:"Master Marquis, now that the Blood Moon God Sect is eager for a decisive battle, we can actually delay it and dampen their morale, which will give our army a better chance of winning." Jiang

Yuan took a deep breath:"We can't delay it. This battle must go on. Some people can't wait." In fact, Gu Yantian wants to delay more and needs more time to accumulate stronger strength to deal with me, but he is still eager for a decisive battle. This is a signal."

He Zhicao could tell that neither Jiang Yuan nor Gu Yantian wanted to start this decisive battle so quickly, but they couldn't help themselves.

Once the seven major forces couldn't wait and used some secret means, it would be of no use to anyone. benefit

"well! It can only be beaten. At present, the 800,000 troops of the Blood Moon God Sect are gathered in Tianlong City, Mingzhou. The terrain of Tianlong City is open, so it must be the place they choose for the decisive battle. Jiang

Yuan said softly:"Have all our troops arrived in Mingzhou?""

"The military report was just sent today. The nearly 400,000 troops led by Zhuo Tianliu have joined forces with Ran Lie and are currently being commanded by Ran Lie."

After all Pingzhou was conquered, Jiangyuan's original 290,000 people, plus the 60,000 people who surrendered in Xinyou City, and the soldiers and horses raised behind them, the army reached 400,000. The overall strength at this moment, there is no trace Not inferior to the strength of the Blood Moon God Sect.