Liu Daogui frowned: "If they are really fierce and uncontrollable and will not stop fighting, how can they put down their weapons and surrender? Since they are willing to surrender, it means that they still have the fear of death and the desire to survive. As long as they have this, they will abandon evil.
It is possible to be kind. Some people are our enemies because they had enmity with the Beifu Army in the past. Some people are our enemies because their lives are not as good as before after the fall of Huanchu. Some people are our enemies because they are
Because I think there is a better chance of turning to Huan Qian, I am afraid that the third type of people are the most numerous, and they are just continuing to speculate."
Tan Daoji said seriously: "Brother Daogui is right, the third type of people must be the most numerous, otherwise it would not have been the first time Huan Qian came that a large number of people defected to him. Most of the first type of people you mentioned this time are
Those who stubbornly resist to the end and would rather die than surrender will be killed by us. The second and third types of people are the main ones among the prisoners now."
Liu Daogui nodded: "Leave their names, hometown and other records, pay them travel expenses, and let them go. Huan Qian is dead. If they want to gather people to cause chaos, they have no backbone. If they kill these people
, I’m afraid that the thieves from all walks of life behind will not surrender so easily. There are still many places to fight in the back. We will return to Jiangling soon to fight against more thieves. I still say the same thing, defeat the thieves in your heart.
It is more important than defeating the thieves in the mountains!"
Tan Zhi sighed: "But our current enemies have not been completely eliminated. Although Huan Qian is finished, the Qiang thieves he brought are still there. The Shu army of Qiao Daofu in the west is also watching us in Baidi City.
At any time, there are many thieves and bandits who may join the attack on Jiangling at any time. There are also many thieves and bandits who have taken advantage of the chaos in Jingxiang and Hunan. I am afraid that after these prisoners are released, they may not return to their hometowns to stay safe. The most important thing is that Lu Zongzhi’s movements
I don’t know, but if he wants to be our enemy, these old soldiers have the power to recruit and fight when they come.”
Liu Daogui's brows furrowed slightly. It was obvious that he was also deep in thought. The last paragraph also hit on what he was worried about, making him want to re-examine his order.
Tan Daoji said in a deep voice: "I understand Brother Daogui's approach. If you want to conquer the hearts and minds of Jingzhou's military, you cannot go on a killing spree at this time. Otherwise, if you massacre these surrendered sergeants, I'm afraid that if you open the city gates like before, the enemy will be defeated."
Good intentions such as encamping and burning books will be in vain, but these people are actually at risk. I think it is better to let Fu Hongzhi send people to bring these prisoners back to Liangzhou for resettlement."
"At least, don't let these people have the opportunity to cause trouble in Jingzhou until Jingzhou is settled. Liangzhou is isolated in the northwest of Jingzhou, facing the Di people from Qiuchi, as well as the pressure from Hou Qin and Qiao Shu, and the poor people
We are sparse and our troops are less than 10,000. This time we are willing to let Fu Hongzhi bring 3,000 men and horses to help. He has done his best, but his own defensive strength is weak."
"If these more than 10,000 prisoners are sent to Liangzhou, as long as the supervision is effective, they can temporarily become a force to defend Liangzhou, while their families are controlled in Jingzhou and restricted. If they want to rebel again, they will have to
Think twice."
Yanzhi nodded: "What Dao Ji said makes sense. This is probably the best solution. Fu Hongzhi's three thousand soldiers and horses have completed their mission this time and have put down Huan Qian. I think Lu Zongzhi must have
He will also be wary and ask him to take the prisoners back, and Jingzhou will also provide support. We can go on..."
While they were talking, they heard a burst of rapid footsteps outside, accompanied by the sound of the banging of armor leaves. It was obvious that it was a general, not an ordinary scout, who came to report. The four of them stopped talking and looked at each other at the same time.
After finding out where the sound came from, Fu Hongzhi's face was full of fireworks, but his expression was anxious, and he ran straight towards the hall.
Tan Zhi frowned: "What's wrong, Hongzhi, has the box been burned?"
Fu Hongzhi didn't bother to stop, and ran directly past Tan Zhi, and said directly to Liu Daogui: "The box and the letters inside have been reduced to ashes, burned in front of all the soldiers, but this
Not the most important thing, the scouts from the north gate came to report that Lu, Lu Zongzhi's Yongzhou soldiers and horses have arrived ten miles north of the city, and they said they wanted to see Brother Daogui."
At this time, everyone's expressions changed drastically. Tan Daoji gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice: "This Lu Zongzhi didn't come early or late. He came with his troops at this time without notifying us. What does he want to do?"
To Yanzhi asked: "How many soldiers and horses did he bring? Since he came to help, why didn't he go to the city to see Brother Daogui himself, but asked Brother Daogui, the governor of Dazhou who was above him, to see him?"
Fu Hongzhi said seriously: "He claimed to have brought 10,000 elite troops to help. The scouts said that they all seemed to be well-equipped troops, and there were at least 1,000 cavalry. From marching to setting up camp, they were all well-trained. Now they
We set up camp ten miles outside the north gate. Lu Zongzhi said that he originally came to attack Huan Qian with reinforcements. Now the situation in Zhijiang City is unknown. He can only confirm that it is our army when he sees Brother Daogui with his own eyes."
Liu Daogui said calmly: "So, if I don't go there personally, he will treat us as enemies and attack us directly, right?"
Fu Hongzhi's eyes sparkled: "That may be what he said. Brother Daogui, this Lu Zongzhi is so arrogant, it can even be said that his counterattack has been made clear. We now have more troops than him, so why not take the opportunity to defeat him?"
Completely eliminate the threat from the north."
Tan Zhi shook his head: "Hongzhi, don't be impulsive. Even if Lu Zongzhi had rebellious intentions, he at least saved face and did not start a war directly. Maybe he was testing our truth, maybe he was colluding with Huan Qian, but with the
When the soldiers came, they found that Huan Qian was already dead, so they were thinking of other ways. We only need to give him the heads of Huan Qian and Huan Shisui to show the current situation and prove our identity as he said.
I think that achieving this step will be enough for him to retreat and lead his troops back to Xiangyang."
Tan Daoji smiled and said: "Uncle Zhi said it well. This method is the best solution. It can make Lu Zongzhi retreat without a fight. As long as he remains neutral first, it will be in our benefit. After the demon thieves are defeated,
It’s not too late to settle old scores with him.”
When Yanzhi said seriously: "I am willing to personally take Huan Qian's head to see the man named Lu. He knows me and sees me bringing Huan Qian's head there. He will not believe me. If he recognizes me, I will show him some awesome things."
Reward him with wine and talk kindly to let him go back. If I don't come back, it will prove that he has really rebelled. Then everyone can avenge me and beat his army hard!"
Liu Daogui suddenly said: "There is no need for this, I will go see Lu Zongzhi in person."
This chapter has been completed!