Chapter 431 The water bandits’ decision! That is my benefactor!
Chen Li is very direct, so direct that he doesn’t show any affection!
Although Yao Jia was a courtier, he was also a messenger sent by his benefactor.
How can anyone get straight to the point before the food is served and before they talk more?
More importantly, Chen Li’s words sounded bold, but in fact they were full of rejection.
'All good men and women who have received the kindness of Lord Chang'an are willing to die for Lord Chang'an. ’
This means that Chen Li will only use his son-in-law to repay this kindness at most.
Repaying kindness should not harm women, children, the elderly and the weak!
Attacks on county towns, burning and killing of towns, etc. will attract Chu State’s revenge at all costs, which will definitely harm women and children.
Many of the sons died in battle and were unable to defend their homeland, which would also harm women and children.
So Chen Li's attitude towards repaying his kindness is vague and stingy!
Hearing what Chen Li said, many water bandits lowered their heads in shame.
This is not in line with their morality!
Yao Jia was not surprised, but said calmly: "Chen Yishi's words are serious."
"Before leaving, Chang'an Jun specially told Yao that all the righteous people can properly use the Chang'an plow to reclaim the fields. Feeding everyone is the best reward for Lord Chang'an."
"I would like to ask Yao to tell you all the righteous people that the Lord of Chang'an knows that the situation of all the righteous people is difficult. Don't let the word 'righteousness' influence your emotions, otherwise it will harm you!"
Hearing what Yao Jia said! At this, Wu Zhe and others' heads dropped even lower.
As a noble man, Zhang Anjun helped them regardless of reward. This time he clearly needed their help but he told them not to be trapped by the word righteousness.
But they claimed to be righteous in vain, but resisted the requests of their benefactors.
Who is the shameless person! Who is the righteous man!
Conscience tortures all water bandits.
Chen Li didn't care so much, he climbed up the pole and praised: "Mr. Chang'an, you are such a kind man!"
Yao Jia just smiled at Chen Li's little thoughts, He continued: "Before the autumn harvest last year, the Chu State sent an army of 470,000 to attack my country, Qin, and seize our city. Our country, Qin, successively raised 350,000 troops to resist."
"In September, our country, Qin, Chang'an The king burned and killed nearly 140,000 Chu troops at Dahong Mountain, then went south to recapture the city of E, cutting off the Chu army's supply lines and trapping Chu Shangzhu's troops on the Han River."
"The battle arrived. Today, the Chu army only has 300,000 remaining soldiers, but our Qin army still has 310,000 warriors.”
"The offensive and defensive momentum has become easy!"
The news of the burning of Dahong Mountain has already spread throughout the major rivers, but when Yao Jia talked about it today, the water bandits couldn't help but cheered and praised: "Jun Chang'an, you are a great general!"
"Shangzhu Guocheng is brave, but he still cannot be favored by Lord Chang'an!"
"Please protect me from the flood, and bless you, Lord Chang'an." Destroy the Chu army!"
"Have you never heard of the name of Lord Chang'an? He is the reincarnation of Zhu Rong and does not need Dashui's protection!"
The Chu army under Xiang Yan was seamlessly transformed from the bandit suppression army.
This Chu army and Chen Li and other bandits are enemies with a blood feud!
How can one not be happy to hear that the enemy is suffering!
Yao Jiayou was noisy for a while before continuing to speak: "The Lord of Chang'an has now trapped Chu Shangzhu State on the Han River, but how to wipe out Chu Shangzhu State's troops is a problem . ”
“Our great Qin warriors fight on land, and no one can surpass them.”
"However, only the righteous men in the river can control the turbulent waves!"
"Therefore, Lord Chang'an asked me to be my envoy, and sincerely invite you all the righteous men to join our army and show your majesty on the river!" ”
As soon as these words came out, the whole place was silent.
Wu Zhe, Tao Guang and all the water bandits looked at Yao Jia in confusion.
What?
I and others thought that Lord Chang'an wanted us to block the road, rob, and rob the fleet. At most, we would only burn down the countryside and beat up the city.
In the end, Lord Changan actually wanted us to surrender to the army?
A strong resistance rose in Chen Li's heart: "Surrender to the army?"
"No, no!"
"I'll tell you the truth from Yao Shangqing, we all carry the documents of the sea arrests on our bodies. There are many who violate the laws of Chu, but there are also many who violate the laws of Qin.”
"Sinners like me just do some private things for Lord Chang'an, how can we openly surrender to the army!"
If they join the Qin army, Chu State will never let them go!
After the Qin army was defeated, they patted their butts and left. What would they do?
Yao Jia said warmly: "Don't say that!"
"Chang'an Lord is always paying attention to you, and he sighs with regret that you have to escape to Daze."
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"That's why the Lord of Chang'an has specially requested me to grant you the power to pardon sins, the right to expand the army, and the right to make decisions when the opportunity arises."
"If there are righteous people who are willing to join the army of Lord Chang'an, Lord Chang'an has the right to pardon them." "If Chen Yishi is willing to lead the entire village to surrender to Lord Chang'an, then everyone in the entire village will be forgiven."
"If we can get the first victory!" , you can also be knighted and rewarded like ordinary people!"
Hearing Yao Jia's words, the confusion in the eyes of the water bandits slowly turned into surprise.
Forgiveness!
According to the "Qin Code", only first-level military merit can pardon a person's guilt.
A household can have up to five people.
In other words, as long as they join the army, Ying Chengyu will give them their first level five achievement for free!
There is such a good thing in the world?
Tao Guang couldn't help but ask: "If I join the army, will my children need to join the army?"
"My mother is old and my son is only seven years old. They can't fight!"
Yao Jia smiled and shook his head: "Our Great Qin has not yet reached the point where we need women, children, the old and the weak to go to the battlefield."
"Every young and strong person should join the army, and all women, children, old and weak people can return to their hometown and become common people." They can also live together, as long as they abide by the laws of Daqin."
Wu Zhe also asked: "Can my son become a high official like Yao Shangqing in the future?"
"Although my kid hasn't read many books, he's smart and he learns quickly!"
"It's just me... I have been a water bandit and broken the law after all. Will this affect me?" A baby?"
Yao Jia said seriously: "Whether he can be an official in our country depends only on his talent, not his background."
"If I. Great Qin values birth, so how can I become the Great Qin’s minister?”
Yao Jia’s voice was a little more tempting: “A year ago, Lord Chang’an established a military academy under the order of the king, and it achieved great results. ”
"If there hadn't been this battle, Lord Chang'an would have been preparing to establish a civilized education system in Daqin." "As long as your son has talent, he will be able to study when he comes to Daqin, and by turning his talent into talent, it is not impossible for him to become a general and become a prime minister in the future!"
A famous water bandit couldn't help but ask about the hesitation in his heart.
As Yao Jia answered, the atmosphere in the wooden house became more and more heated.
How many people are willing to become water bandits if they can live a peaceful life?
Given the opportunity to be a general, with fertile land and beautiful concubines and great power, how many people would be willing to become water bandits?
Even if there are people who wholeheartedly like to be water bandits, do they want their children to suffer along with them?
Everything they once dreamed of is now in front of them, and all they have to pay is a smooth battle!
Chen Li hurriedly scolded: "What are you doing!"
"It's your mother's fault! It's useless to make noises in front of distinguished guests!"
"Shut up, Nai Weng! Don't let Peng Lize lose face!"
However, looking at the water bandits' eyes that were glued to Yao Jia like strings, Chen Li understood that people's hearts had dispersed.
The team is no longer available!
However, Chen Li did not resent his subordinates.
Because Chen Li himself was moved!
His obsession is to lead his brothers and their families to live well.
And Ying Chengyu gave him the possibility to realize his obsession!
Taking a deep breath to suppress the ripples in his heart, Chen Li looked at Yao Jia seriously and said: "Chang'an Lord, please help me."
"However, this is a major matter that concerns the entire village. "
"Please also ask Yao Dianke to stay and rest for a few days, and let us discuss it. "
Yao Jia smiled and nodded: "These matters are indeed worthy of discussion."
"The families of all the martyrs need to think carefully about where they want to live in the future."
The dishes are finally available. When the case was brought to the table, Yao Jia and a group of water bandits drank and chatted casually, guiding the hearts of many water bandits.
After the banquet, Yao Jia declined the invitation to stay overnight, left in a hurry while it was still dark, and flew towards the next destination.
Looking at Yao Jia's back from afar, Chen Li was silent for a long time before sighing bitterly: "Chen is a villain in vain!"
"Mr. Chang'an, you are a true gentleman!"
Chen Li originally thought that Ying Chengyu was here to collect debts.
Who would have thought that Ying Chengyu was here to give a gift, and the gift was a big one!
Wu Zhe sincerely comforted: "The leader of the village needs to be responsible for the lives of all his brothers, so his thoughts will naturally be more thoughtful."
"Chang'an Jun is a benevolent person, and he will not blame the village. Lord.”
"But..." Wu Zhe changed the subject: "Why didn't the village owner agree to Yao Shangqing's solicitation on the spot?"
"Yao Shangqing has already lobbied many water villages, and is still lobbying for more water villages."< br>
"If I arrive late, what if Chang'an doesn't need me to wait anymore!"
Chen Li said softly: "Because there is more than one distinguished guest visiting today!"< br>
Wu Zhe and Tao Guang looked stunned: "There are still distinguished guests?!"
Their little Poshuizhai might not have a guest for a few years, but today they have two distinguished guests?
Could it be...
As a boat jumped into view, Chen Li chuckled: "Here it comes!"
"A certain person was still worried about what to do. Entertaining two distinguished guests at the same time.”
“Fortunately, Yao Shangqing left early.”
"Call the brothers and welcome the guests!"
The water bandits gathered on the shore again, showing off their evil spirits.
However, what was waiting for them was an acquaintance.
Seeing the appearance of the visitor, Wu Zhe asked in astonishment: "Guo Zhong, why is it you?!"
This Guo Zhong is just his own brother who was inquiring about information outside Pengli Ze, why? He became a distinguished guest!
Guo Zhong jumped off the boat and said bitterly: "I followed the command of the village master and waited on the shore early today. It was not easy to wait for the distinguished guest."
"But the man did not enter the village. He dropped the bamboo tube and left. "
" Village leader, the bamboo tube is here! "
As soon as Guo Zhong raised the bamboo tube, Chen Li snatched it away.
Cut open the sealing mud and take out the bamboo slips. Chen Li glanced at the words on the bamboo slips, and then recited in a deep voice:
[I, the king of benevolence, pardon you and others who are not guilty, and grant the women, children, old and weak of your village to become common people. 】
【Penglize bandit leader Chen Li was promoted to the rank of captain, and he immediately led his young and strong soldiers to Echeng for reorganization. 】
【Those who disobey orders will be killed! 】
Close the bamboo slips, Chen Li said coldly: "The King of Chu also hopes that we can use it for him."
"This is the condition and requirement that the King of Chu has given to us."
Only then did all the water bandits realize a problem. They, the little water bandits, were actually involved in the dispute between the two great kingdoms of Qin and Chu!
They can choose to become the Qin army or the Chu army, but they can no longer be water bandits. Otherwise, no matter whether the Qin army or the Chu army wins in this battle, the winner will not let them go!
If Yao Jia had not come in person, they might have chosen to defect to the Chu army.
After all, the conditions offered by King Chu Fuchu were not much worse than those offered by Ying Chengyu.
Unfortunately, Yao Jia is here, and he is here in person!
And before that, Ying Chengyu had already sent out the Chang'an Plow!
Ying Chengyu is their benefactor!
The conditions offered by King Chu of Chu were completely insufficient to drive the Penglize water bandits to be treacherous and ungrateful!
All the water bandits raised their hands in unison: "We are willing to fight for Lord Chang'an!"
Listening to the uniform voice, Chen Li also put down the heavy burden in his heart and laughed loudly: " Lord Chang'an treats us with justice, how can we betray him and attack him?"
"Brothers, pack your bags and sharpen your weapons."
"Follow me and join the army!"
(End of this chapter)