King Xiang of the Red Chamber

Chapter 254 Persuade to surrender
When Zhu Jinghong inquired about the situation, Chen Yuntai, who was in armor, had already stepped out of the protective circle of Jin Yiwei.

This matter is very difficult tonight, and if it is not handled properly, the consequences will be extremely serious. Everyone, including Li Wenzhao, does not really want to personally participate in persuading the surrender.

But by chance, Chen Yuntai took the initiative to embrace him, in order to show his fame at this critical moment.

He is now the general banner, although in the eyes of ordinary people he is already a great figure, but Chen Yuntai is not satisfied with this at all.

He has no connections in the capital, and Li Wenzhao who can rely on is only a deputy Qianhu. For him, it is extremely difficult to move up a level.

This is not a question of ability, after all, no matter how well the job is done, the credit will fall on the Shangguan, and the subordinates can only drink some soup.

From Chen Yuntai's point of view, if he wants to be a high-ranking official, he must have a big backer, and Zhu Jinghong's presence tonight is his chance to shine.

Walking to the center of the courtyard, Chen Yuntai took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, he knew that Zhu Jinghong was watching him.

One day, I will also be able to stand by Master Thirteen... Chen Yuntai set a goal for himself.

"Listen up, people inside, I'm the general banner of the Qianhu Office in Jinyiwei South City, and I'm here to speak to you by the order of Master Qianhu!"

After Chen Yuntai finished speaking, there was no movement in Rongxi Hall, but Chen Yuntai didn't panic at all.

"At this moment, the inside and outside have been surrounded heavily. If you are stubborn, you will have no chance of getting out alive today!"

"Now, our Lord Qianhu is willing to give you a chance, as long as you put down your sword and surrender now, I can give you a way out!"

At this moment, a voice came from Rongxi Hall: "Boy, don't say these things are useless, we won't believe your nonsense, we will kill those who have the guts... Our brothers are worth a few of your lives!"

Chen Yuntai didn't take it seriously, and then persuaded: "Everyone, think about your wives and children, wouldn't it be good to live by yourself?"

"How many benefits has Bailian taught you, is it worth your life for him?"

Ordinary congregants and backbones will be brainwashed, but if they can reach the level of Xiangzhu, as long as they have a normal mind, they will have to weigh their interests, so Chen Yuntai will say these words.

"As far as I know, the Lord of the White Lotus Sect pays 20 taels of silver per month, which is only more than 200 taels of silver a year. Counting those of you who are greedy here and there, you may get 300 taels of silver a year?"

"With this little money, how much land can you buy in a year? How many houses can you buy in the capital? With a house and land, can you enjoy wealth and honor?"

Each of Chen Yuntai's questions touched people's hearts more and more, because he knew that it was useless to talk about big principles.

"But today is an opportunity, as long as you surrender and confess the truth to the court, you will be able to pay off your merits!"

"After today, you are innocent people, you don't have to worry about officers and soldiers chasing you, and you can let your wives and children live in peace!"

At this time, they still confronted the officers and soldiers but did not fight out with a knife. Obviously, the people in the room had a strong desire to survive.

It was precisely because of this that Chen Yuntai made efforts in this direction, and did not mention Brother Jia She at all.

On the attic, Zhu Jinghong said in a deep voice, "This Chen Yuntai can speak well!"

After saying this, he glanced to the left and right, and then asked: "You say... this Chen Yuntai, can you persuade someone to come out?"

This remark attracted a lot of high-ranking officials to discuss, but they did not reach a unified conclusion, and Chen Yuntai's persuasion to surrender in the courtyard continued.

"The incense master can still buy property, so what about the others?"

Chen Yuntai's voice became more provocative: "Hundreds of copper coins a month, what are you doing?"

At the moment in the attic, Zhu Jinghong felt familiar when he heard the last sentence, but he couldn't remember where he heard it.

In Rongxi Hall, Chen Yuntai's words touched many people.

They really don't want to die, and what they are worried about now is that after surrendering, they will not end well.

After a brief discussion, a burly man shouted: "We will die if we surrender, don't try to lie to us!"

This person is the leading incense master, despite his rough appearance, he is actually a careful person.

"Do you know Wang Xianxiang of Jinling? He is one of the emissaries of your sect. He was besieged in Yingtian before, and later surrendered to the court to expose his party. Now he has bought a farm and house in Jiangning, and he is living a very comfortable life!"

This statement is half true and half false. The situation in the capital was indeed leaked by Wang Xianxiang, but he himself has already grown grass on his grave.

"Our whereabouts...was leaked by the divine envoy?" Everyone in the room was astonished.

"I heard that something happened to the Divine Envoy Wang, but I didn't expect him to betray the divine religion!"

"He has become a rich man, why do we people work hard!"

When everyone was discussing, the strong man who was the incense master said: "You can't believe everything Jin Yiwei says!"

Everyone did not object to this, just because it was a bloody lesson.

Immediately afterwards, the burly man shouted: "We surrender, so it's hard to guarantee that you will not break your promise, I can't trust you!"

Seeing that something was going on, Chen Yuntai went on to shout: "If you are like Wang Xianxiang, willing to expose Bailian's traitor, it will be a crime... How can the court harm you?"

"If you don't come out, you will definitely die. Why not take a gamble? If you win the bet, you can live. What is more important than your own wealth and life?"

On the attic, listening to Chen Yuntai's seductive words, Zhu Jinghong smiled and said to the left and right: "This Chen Zongqi has a delicate mind and quick response, and he is a rare talent!"

When everyone agreed, Zhu Jinghong looked at Li Wenzhao and said, "Deputy Li Qianhu, you will have to reuse this person in the future, don't bury him..."

"My Lord Thirteen's teachings, I will keep them in mind!"

At this moment in the courtyard, Chen Yuntai said more sincerely: "Everyone, why don't you give it a try? As long as you come out, you can live!"

If you don't surrender, you will die, but if you surrender, you may live. Under Chen Yuntai's persuasive guidance, the minds of several criminals have been led astray, and they are now in the midst of a battle between heaven and man.

"Come out, as long as you pay for your merits, as long as you expose your accomplices... the imperial court will definitely pardon you!"

"Come out quickly, if the envoy who was arrested outside the city is the first, your confession will be of little use!"

At this time, Chen Yuntai even thought about the few people in the house, he was really a good person.

"You really didn't lie to us?"

"I'll lie to you and I'll cut off my children and grandchildren!" Chen Yuntai replied without thinking.

"Okay... I believe you once, we are willing to surrender!"

"I will never let you down!" Chen Yuntai said righteously.

After wandering between life and death for too long, few people can go to death calmly. The choice of these people from the White Lotus Sect can be regarded as human nature.

After a few breaths, the door of Rongxi Hall was opened, and two members of the White Lotus Sect appeared inside, and walked out slowly with a knife in hand.

And the next moment, a strong man also came out, and the two people behind him were still holding Brother Jia She.

Brother Jia Shen's towel and cap were askew, and his hair was in a disheveled bun, obviously beaten inside.

When several people walked out of the lobby, Zhu Jinghong in the attic had already opened his bow and set his arrows. If the situation changed, he would take action.

In the courtyard, Chen Yuntai still had a sincere face and said enthusiastically, "Brother, for the sake of your family, put down your knife and come here!"

"You really won't break your promise?"

"Absolutely not!"

"Okay... I believe you!"

Immediately afterwards, the burly man dropped his weapon, and after the other four looked at each other in blank dismay, they also threw their swords to the ground.

(End of this chapter)