My brother Ying Zheng, who dares to kill me?.

Chapter 431 The water bandits’ decision! That is my benefactor!

Chen Li is very direct, so direct that he doesn't care about friendship!

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 have talked 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!

Attacking the county seat, burning and killing the towns, etc. will attract Chu State's revenge at all costs, which will definitely harm women and children.

Too many sons and sons died in battle and were unable to defend their homeland, which would also harm women and children.

Therefore, Chen Li's attitude towards repaying his kindness is vague and stingy!

Hearing Chen Li's words, 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, Mr. Chang'an specifically told Yao that all the righteous men can properly use the Chang'an plow to cultivate the fields and feed everyone. This is the best reward for Mr. Chang'an."

"I would like to ask Yao to tell you all the righteous people that Chang'an Lord knows that you are in a difficult situation. Don't let the word 'righteousness' influence your emotions, otherwise it will harm you!"

After hearing Yao Jia's words, Wu Zhe and others' heads dropped even lower.

As a nobleman, Chang Anjun helped them regardless of reward. This time he clearly needed their help but told them not to be trapped by the word righteousness.

But they claim to be righteous in vain, but refuse to accept the request of their benefactor.

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 with emotion: "Mr. Chang'an, you are such a benevolent person!"

Yao Jia just smiled at Chen Li's little thoughts and continued: "Before last year's autumn harvest, the Chu State sent an army of 470,000 to attack our country, Qin, and seize our city. Our country, Qin, successively raised 350,000 troops to resist. "

"In September, I, Lord Chang'an of the Great Qin Dynasty, burned and killed nearly 140,000 Chu troops at Dahong Mountain, then went south to recapture the city of Hubei, cut off the Chu army's supply line, and trapped Chu Shangzhu's troops on the Han River."

"To this day, the Chu army only has 300,000 remnant soldiers, but our Qin army still has 310,000 warriors."

"The offensive and defensive momentum has changed!"

The story of the burning of Dahongshan had already spread throughout the major rivers, but when Yao Jia mentioned it again today, the water bandits couldn't help but cheered and praised: "Mr. Chang'an, you are a great general!"

"Shangzhu Guocheng is brave and brave, but he still cannot get any favor from Lord Chang'an!"

"Ask for the protection of the flood, and bless the Lord of Chang'an to annihilate the Chu army!"

"Have you never heard anyone mention the name Chang'an Lord? He is the reincarnation of Zhu Rong, so he doesn't need the protection of the flood!"

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 with the bandits for a while, and then continued 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."

"I, the warriors of Great Qin, fight on land across the land, and no one can surpass them."

"However, only the righteous men can control the turbulent waters of the river!"

"Therefore, Lord Chang'an asked me to be my envoy and sincerely invite all righteous men to join our army and show their majesty on the river!"

As soon as these words came out, the whole place fell into silence.

Wu Zhe, Tao Guang and all the water bandits looked at Yao Jia in confusion.

What?

We 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.

As a result, Lord Chang'an actually wanted us to surrender to the army?

Chen Li felt strong resistance in his heart: "Surfing into the army?"

"No, no!"

"To be fair to Yao Shangqing, we all carry Haidu documents on our bodies. Many of us have violated the laws of Chu, but there are also many who have violated 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 will never let them go!

After the Qin army was defeated, they patted their butts and left. What could they do?

Yao Jia said warmly: "Don't say that!"

"Chang'an Lord has always been paying attention to you, and he sighs with regret that you have to escape to Daze."

"That is why the Lord of Chang'an has specially requested me to give you the power to pardon sins, expand the army, and make decisions when the opportunity arises."

"If a righteous man is willing to join the service of Lord Chang'an, Lord Chang'an has the right to pardon this person and his entire household."

"If Chen Yishi is willing to lead this stronghold to surrender to Lord Chang'an, then everyone in the stronghold will be pardoned!"

"If you can get the first achievement, you can also be knighted and rewarded like ordinary people!"

Hearing Yao Jia's words, the confusion in the water bandits' eyes 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 fifth-level first meritorious service for free!

Is there such a good thing in the world?

Tao Guang couldn't help but ask: "If I surrender to the army, will my children need to join the army?"

"My mother is very old and my baby is only seven years old. They can't fight!"

Yao Jia smiled and shook his head: "Our Great Qin has not reached the point where we need women, children, the old and the weak to go to the battlefield."

"All young and strong people should join the army. All women, children, old and weak people can return to their hometowns and become common people. They can also live together in groups, as long as they abide by the laws of Da Qin."

Wu Zhe also asked: "Then can my child become a high official like Yao Shangqing in the future?"

"Although my baby has not read many books, he is smart and he learns quickly!"

"It's just that... I have been a water bandit and broke the law after all. Will it affect the baby?"

Yao Jia said seriously: "Whether he can serve as an official in our country, Qin, depends only on whether he is talented, not on his background."

"If our great Qin values ​​family background, how can I become the high minister of the great Qin!"

There was a hint of temptation in Yao Jia's voice: "A year ago, Lord Chang'an established a military academy under the order of the king, and it achieved great results."

"If this battle hadn't happened, Lord Chang'an would have been preparing to establish a civilized education system in Daqin." "As long as your son has talent, he can study when he comes to Daqin and turn 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 out his hesitation.

And with Yao Jia's answer, 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 stable 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 quickly yelled: "What are you doing!"

"That's your mother! 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, Chen Li understood that people's hearts had already dispersed.

We can’t carry the team anymore!

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, "Mr. Chang'an, please help me and wait a long time."

"Of course, this is a major matter concerning the entire village."

"I 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 were finally served on the table, and Yao Jia mingled with the water bandits 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 in the distance, 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 consoled him: "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, so he won't blame the leader of the village."

"But..." Wu Zhe changed the topic: "Why didn't the village leader agree to Yao Shangqing's recruitment on the spot?"

"I think Yao Shangqing has lobbied many water villages and is still lobbying for more water villages."

"If I go too late, what if Changan-kun doesn't need me anymore?"

Chen Li said softly: "Because there is more than one distinguished guest visiting today!"

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?

Is it...

As a light boat jumped into sight, Chen Li chuckled: "Here it comes!"

"A certain person was originally worried about how to entertain 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 clearly, Wu Zhe asked in shock: "Guo Zhong, why is it you?!"

This Guo Zhong was just a brother who was inquiring about information outside Peng Lize, how could he become 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 had no intention of entering the village, so he threw down a bamboo tube and left."

"Master of the Village, the bamboo tube is here!"

As soon as Guo Zhong raised the bamboo tube, Chen Li snatched it away.

After cutting open the mud seal and taking 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. 】

[The bandit leader Chen Li of Penglize 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! 】

Closing the bamboo slips, Chen Li said coldly: "The King of Chu also hopes that we can use it for him."

"These are the conditions and requirements that King 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 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 of Chu were not much worse than those of Ying Chengyu.

It's a pity that Yao Jia is here, and he comes 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 Pengli Ze 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: "Chang'an Lord treats us with righteousness, how can we betray his righteousness and attack him!"

"Brothers, pack your bags and sharpen your weapons."

"Follow me and join the army!"

(End of this chapter)