I, the military god of the Tang Dynasty, have risen since I destroyed the Turks

Chapter 558: Border Town Prepares for Battle
"All the slaves in the city listen."

"The Emperor came to the border town in person and issued an imperial decree."

"now."

"Foreign enemies will invade our Tang Dynasty, and this border town will become the first gateway to our Tang Dynasty."

"You have explained the enemies of the Tang Dynasty. Considering the way the Tang Dynasty treats its enemies, sparing your lives is already a favor from the Emperor."

"Over the years, you have also built countless cities for our Tang Dynasty. This is one of your achievements."

"now."

"Your Majesty is gracious and considerate."

"At this time when the enemy is approaching, the emperor has issued an edict that if slaves are willing to serve the country, they can sign a contract with the army and record their information. As long as they serve the country, after the war is over, they can be granted the right to leave their slave status and become true citizens of the Tang Dynasty. They will also have the opportunity to become soldiers of the Tang Dynasty and serve the country."

All over the city, the generals announced loudly.

Hear the sound.

Many slaves who originally had weak or even gray eyes suddenly showed an expectant look, and countless slaves looked towards the general who made the announcement with anticipation.

"Ask the general."

"That's true."

A burly prairie man asked loudly.

This slave has a burly build and one can tell at first glance that he was once a brave warrior.

However, with the demise of the three Turkic tribes, warriors like him have become slaves.

of course.

There is not much right or wrong in war.

When the Tang Dynasty attacked the Turkic tribes, it was because the Turkic tribes launched military operations against the Tang Dynasty, and then the Tang Dynasty counterattacked. Ordinary soldiers were just pawns.

"Hu Batu, you asked a good question."

Lin Chong looked at the big man who spoke in front of him and said with a smile: "We the people of the Great Tang will never lie with the emperor's decree, just like the arrangement of your family by the emperor of the Great Tang."

"You swore to fight to the death against the Tang Dynasty. Although you were relegated to slavery, your families were settled in the Northern Frontier Prefecture that the Tang Dynasty allocated. The court treated you with kindness and granted you pastures, grains, and livestock."

"Although you are slaves, you can still communicate with your family through letters. The Tang Dynasty will not hinder you from communicating with them in the city where your family is."

"I'm sure you guys know this too."

The words fell.

Almost all the slaves nodded.

Now, so many of them are busy in the city and very tired, but there is no mutiny. Instead, they are very obedient to the arrangements of the Tang Dynasty Ministry of Works. This is not just about providing three meals a day, but it is about giving their children a chance to survive.

“You can imagine it.”

"If your three tribes had won that day, how would you treat the soldiers and people of our Tang Dynasty?" Lin Chong asked again.

Regarding this question.

No need to think twice.

Every slave has their own answer in their heart.

If they win, they will definitely treat the Tang soldiers as pigs and dogs and slaughter them at will, and the people of the Tang Dynasty will become slaves without any dignity. They will be killed or beaten at will.

It is almost impossible to treat them with the kindness that the Tang Dynasty showed and every soldier tried his best to restrain himself.

"I guess you have the answer in your heart."

"In the grasslands and deserts, the strong are respected and the weak are preyed upon by the strong. Even if they are divided into tribes, the rules remain the same."

"But our Tang Dynasty is different. Our Tang Dynasty is powerful, but the laws are strict, and we are more disciplined."

"All of this is due to the grace of the current emperor."

"Now that the emperor has spoken, it must be true."

"The emperor said it."

"As long as you serve the Tang Dynasty, you can be stripped of your slavery when the war is over, and you can also choose to join the army. If you die for the country, you will receive a generous pension for your family, and the court will also bless your family."

"These are all what the emperor said himself," Lin Chong said loudly.

After hearing this condition, all the slaves were tempted.

The slaves here all came from the three Turkic tribes, and none came from the Khitan tribe.

Because those who were not angry were sent to the heartland of the Tang Dynasty and were transferred by the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Revenue, they were naturally unforgivable.

This was also the imperial decree made by Li Zheng himself. If the four tribes in the northern border and the three Turkic tribes made meritorious services to the Tang Dynasty, they could be deprived of their slavery, but the Khitans could not.

"General."

"Please give us a chance. I am willing to serve the Tang Dynasty and defend it against foreign enemies."

Hu Batu, who spoke first, couldn't help it and said immediately with a hot face.

"I would like that too."

"Please give me a chance, General."

"Yes."

"Your Majesty the Emperor of the Great Tang is wise and wise. Now that I have the opportunity to escape slavery, I am willing to do so."

"Not only will I have the chance to escape slavery, but I can also be a soldier again and get paid. I couldn't ask for more."

"Yes."

"When I was in the Turkic Empire, even though I was a soldier, my family still didn't have enough to eat. But now it's different. I've been writing to my family over the past two years, and they're living much better than before. This is all brought by the Tang Dynasty."

"I will serve whoever is better for me and my family."

"That's it."

"The Tang Dynasty has already been very kind in allowing us to survive. This medicine is in exchange. With the character of our tribe before, we would have died countless times already."

"Serving the Tang Dynasty, and getting compensation for your family if you die in battle, it's worth it."

All the slaves in the border town were in an uproar. After hearing such generous conditions from the imperial court, almost no one would refuse.

See this scene.

Even the Tang generals who came out to make the announcement were very surprised.

These slaves actually obeyed happily.

"Those who are willing to serve the Tang Dynasty should sign a blood seal and note the whereabouts of their families. If they really sacrifice themselves for the country, the court will never go back on their word." Lin Chong announced loudly.

The whole city.

Started to get busy.

Simultaneously.

At the south gate of the border town.

The door is wide open.

Like a long dragon, horse-drawn carriages gathered towards the city. On these carriages were various weapons, food, supplies, and even artillery shells. After fooling the envoys from Shihan's country, Li Zheng issued an imperial decree to transport war supplies to the border town with all his strength to ensure that there were all resources in the city.

On the city floor.

"emperor."

"I really underestimated the goodwill these three slaves have for our Tang Dynasty."

"One hundred thousand slaves in the city."

"No one backed down. All of them were willing to serve the Tang Dynasty."

Lin Chong hurried to the city wall and looked at the man who was reporting to him respectfully. Seeing his excited face, it was obvious that he was not expecting this result.

"Where there is a family, there is a bond."

"Although these slaves are slaves, their families are within the territory of our Tang Dynasty. The Tang Dynasty has not treated them badly, so they are naturally grateful."

"Again."

"The fact that Tang did not kill them is the greatest gift to them. Blessing their families is enough to make them even more grateful. Of course, the real reason is the temptation of freedom. That's the reason."

Li Zheng smiled lightly.

(End of this chapter)