The world of counterfeit magistrates competes in the world

Chapter 88

Back in the big tent, Wei Yuanxiang explained to Bahan the reason for stopping the siege, but the noble leaders in the tent were not willing to let it go. They thought they could go to the city to have a carnival tonight, but they were stopped by his order to withdraw troops. Broken.Can't help yelling, what right does a dog have to order the troops to withdraw? Did the owner agree?
Bahan was also slightly dissatisfied in his heart, although Wei Yuanxiang's explanation was reasonable, but those new attached troops were not his own, who cares whether he was tired or not, and how many people died.So, he snorted coldly, "Bastard! Who told you to withdraw troops? Is this how you want to prove your loyalty?"

"Your Majesty, my slave, my slave is guilty. It's just that the brothers have just surrendered to you, Your Majesty. Their hearts are uncertain. In addition, they have been fighting hard for days and their physical strength is weak. Even if they continue to fight, they will not be able to capture Jing'an City. Why don't you rest for a night first?" , I will be able to win a battle tomorrow, and I hope the king will learn from it." Wei Yuanxiang knelt on the ground and explained in a trembling voice.

Bahan squinted his eyes slightly, looked at him, and said indifferently: "I will trust you once more, if you can't capture Jing'an City tomorrow, there is no need for your new army to exist. However, you failed in this battle It is a crime to capture a city, and in order to give you a long memory, the death penalty can be avoided, but the living crime cannot escape. Come on, drag him out, and give him twenty lashes in front of the newly attached army."

Wei Yuanxiang trembled all over, his face turned pale, he kowtowed to Bahan with difficulty and said, "Thank you for not killing me, Your Majesty."

"Crack! Crack! Crack!" The sound of whips piercing into the flesh, not only left scarlet and fiery marks on Wei Yuanxiang's body, but also hit the hearts of all the surrounding soldiers of the newly attached army .Little by little, a little bit of dignity deep in their hearts was knocked out.

Wei Yuanxiang gritted his teeth, and silently endured the pain on his body, but his eyes were fixed on Jing'an City, "This time, I will let you live one more night. Tomorrow, I will not show mercy."

In Jing'an City, Li's Mansion, more than a dozen noble families gathered together.

"Everyone, tonight, the reason why Li called you here is to discuss the life and death of our family." The head of the Li family looked around at the crowd, his face was gloomy, and the hands in his long sleeves were trembling uncontrollably. , High and low judgement, Li Hong, an incompetent generation, may not be able to defend Jing'an City. Once the Golden Werewolf breaks through the city, our family will die and the family will be wiped out. For the sake of the family, I want to hear everyone's opinions. "

"Patriarch Li, I've heard about this too. The Golden Werewolves have recruited a rebel army, and they are the ones who attacked the city today. Li Hong was beaten to the point where he almost lost the city. He is truly incompetent." Patriarch Liu said angrily, "Since the city cannot be defended, we still have to find a way to escape from the south of the city."

"Patriarch Liu, it's easy for you to say. This Jing'an City is open on all sides without any barriers. Once you leave the city, you will be caught by the golden werewolf. Wouldn't you be sent to your death?" Patriarch Gan gave Liu Patriarch a contemptuous look and retorted.

"Since this doesn't work, what do you say? Are you stuck in the city waiting to die?" Patriarch Liu choked angrily, not to be outdone.

Patriarch Gan had nothing to say, so he simply turned his head and ignored it.

"Everyone, everyone," Patriarch He said weakly, "I have a solution, but I'm just afraid that you will get angry, and I don't know whether to say it or not."

"Patriarch He, what time is it now, what else should we say? As long as it can save our family, it is a good way. Say it!" Patriarch Liu urged impatiently.

"In this case, then I will say it." Patriarch He shrank his neck and said with some concerns, "Everyone, this time the Golden Werewolf used the rebels to attack the city. Although it made Jing'an City more dangerous, it also showed us that There is a hope. Since the Golden Werewolves can recruit the rebels, why can't they accept us? If we surrender to the Golden Werewolves and make great contributions..."

Before they finished speaking, everyone's expressions changed drastically. After Patriarch He's reminder, everyone finally thought of this method.However, if he surrendered to the Golden Werewolf, he might have no way out.Once the golden werewolves were driven away, their families and others would be liquidated by the court, and they would also die.Even though I and others followed the Golden Werewolf to the north to the grassland, but at that time, I and others were useless to the Golden Werewolves, at most they could only become their slaves, and that would be worse than death.

"Ahem!" Patriarch Li glanced at Patriarch He with satisfaction, and he could see everyone's thoughts at a glance. Although this method has endless troubles and great risks, it is the only way to go now.For the sake of survival and the survival of the family, it doesn't matter who surrenders. "Everyone, please listen to me. Although brother He's method is a bit extreme, it is still a good method. Now the city is in danger, and we don't know if we can hold it tomorrow. All of our families are also at the critical point of life and death. It's time It's time to make a choice. The so-called family and country, family ranks first. If there is no family, how can we come to the country and the world? Everyone, I, Li, have never been a selfless and loyal person. Dare to do it. Therefore, I have already decided to surrender to the Golden Werewolf. Please think twice about your choice."

Patriarch Li's words immediately caused a storm. Everyone did not expect Patriarch Li to be so decisive and bold, and they couldn't help being stunned for a moment.

Patriarch He rolled his eyes, stood up immediately, and said solemnly: "I, like Brother Zhang, decided to surrender to the Golden Wolf. Everyone, it's not that we are unfaithful people. It's just that under the current situation, we have no choice but to surrender." For this. Please think carefully, don’t want to harm your relatives.”

Just when everyone's hearts were swaying and it was hard to decide, Patriarch Li said again, "Actually, you don't have to worry. As long as we can survive this crisis, we still have a way out. Once the imperial army goes north and the Golden Werewolf retreats, We took the opportunity to recapture Jing'an City and made a great contribution. When the time comes, not only will the imperial court not hold us accountable for surrendering to the enemy, but we will also be able to make a contribution to recapture the city and restore the land. This is the best of both worlds. Are you still hesitating? "

When everyone heard the words, they couldn't help being moved, and everyone immediately reached a consensus to discuss how to dedicate the city to make meritorious deeds and surrender.

That night, some scouts hurried back to the Golden Wolf tent to report the situation, and delivered a letter to Bahan that had been shot secretly from the city.Because the leaders of the golden wolf nobles did not know the Chinese characters, they could only order someone to carry Wei Yuanxiang into the big tent.Let him interpret the city letter for everyone.

After reading the letter carefully, Wei Yuanxiang felt mixed feelings in his heart. He was angry at the shameless selfishness of those families, and he was also relieved that he would attack the city tomorrow. "Your Majesty, this is the letter of surrender shot down by some big families in Jing'an City. They want to surrender to you, Your Majesty, on the condition that their families be preserved. If Your Majesty agrees, they will assist His Majesty to open the city gate and welcome the army into town."

"Oh!" Bahan tugged his beard, his eyes widened, and there is such a good thing? "Okay, okay, as long as they can open the city gate, it's not impossible to spare them. But, how do we know when they contact them?"

"Your Majesty, it's very simple. If your majesty agrees, launch a feint attack and build up your momentum. They will know what your majesty means. When they attack the city tomorrow, as long as they see a puff of black smoke rising from the city, they will take the city." The door." Wei Yuanxiang simply explained to Bahan.

"Since that's the case, let's do as they say. Haha! I didn't expect Jing'an City to fall into my hands like this." Bahan smiled excitedly.

"Master, are we really going to let them go? I heard that their families are the wealthiest. It makes people jealous." Kulba asked puzzled.

"Haha! You slave, when did you become so greedy for money?" Bahan was in a good mood, and couldn't help joking, "Of course, this king will not let go of their wealth. I only promised to save their lives, but I didn't say I don't want them." Things. Kulba, I will entrust you with the inspection of these families this time, and the king allows you to keep [-]% for yourself."

"Thank you, master, Kulba." Kulba was ecstatic, now, he has the capital to form a tribe.

Wei Yuanxiang remained silent, but he sighed slightly in his heart, "You can't live without doing your own crime!"

(End of this chapter)