Wei Shengkai said: "Fucheng is our first battle. If we defeat it, our reputation will rise. I don't know how many people will be attracted to join us, and then we will be able to form a force. If we go to other places with regrets, I think
It will never work out."
After everyone heard this, they couldn't help but lower their heads. They were also undecided and didn't know what to do for a while.
At this time Cui Deng said: "Why don't we send people to the city secretly to find Deng Xiong and persuade him to surrender. As long as he nods, everything will be solved."
Wei Sheng was very happy, "This,,,this is a way, but Deng Xiong is the general who defends the city, and his official position is not low. Can he agree?"
Cui Deng said: "The imperial court takes our land, but it also takes Deng Xiong's land. We are angry with the imperial court, but he is not angry at all?"
"Yes, yes, he is not a saint, how can he be willing to hand over the land under his name?"
"It doesn't hurt to try."
Everyone's mind was made up, so Wei Shengkai complied with everyone's wishes and sent his accountant Wen Chuqing to secretly enter the city at night to persuade Deng Xiong to surrender.
Although Wen Chuqing didn't want to go, he didn't dare to disobey Wei Shengkai's order, so he had to quietly come to a city alone and try to enter the city.
Several people at the crenellations of the city wall discovered his traces and asked him what he was doing and who he was looking for.
Wen Chuqing said: "The student is the accountant of Wei Yuanwai. Following Yuanwai's order, he asked to see General Deng and asked several soldiers to inform him."
As he said this, Wen Chuqing took out a few pieces of silver and said, "It's just a small thing, but I asked Brother Bing to use it to buy wine."
When the soldiers heard that there was silver, they were overjoyed and put down the hanging basket. Wen Chuqing put the silver in the basket. The basket was hoisted and the silver was in the hands of the soldiers.
The soldier got the benefit, smiled happily, and said: "Wait a moment, I will send you a message, but I don't know if the general can see you."
Wen Chuqing raised his hand to thank him, and then waited at the foot of the city.
After waiting for a while, a large hanging basket was hung from the city. Wen Chuqing was so excited that she sat on the hanging basket and went up to the top of the city. Then she followed the soldiers and saw Deng Xiong.
Wen Chuqing raised his hand respectfully in greeting, but Deng Xiong dismissed it, his face turned livid, and said: "What are you doing here? You are so brave."
Wen Chuqing's heart suddenly jumped, and he suppressed his uneasiness and said: "General, don't be surprised. The student came to see the general under the order of a member of the Communist Party of China. The purpose is to invite the general to join the group.
The officer said that as long as the general agrees, the Wei family's large estate in the east of the city can be given to the general. In addition, there will be 10,000 taels of silver and 10,000 acres of land. I wonder what the general wants?"
"Bold."
Deng Xiong shouted angrily, which made Wen Chuqing tremble in shock and almost fall to the ground.
Deng Xiong said angrily: "You were originally a scholar, but now you are a thief, and you are trying to lure this general into the water. It is really a wishful thinking."
With that said, Deng Xiong drew out his saber, put it on his neck, and was about to kill him.
"Pitter patter,,,"
Wen Chuqing was so frightened that he peed his pants.
"General, have mercy on me. General, please have mercy on me. The students are just passing on the message. I have no intention of offending the general at all. Please forgive me, general."
Deng Xiong glanced at Wen Chuqing with disdain and said: "Since you are also a disciple of a saint, I will temporarily spare your life today. If I find you following Wei Shengkai to cause trouble next time, I will kill you and get out."
"Thank you, General. Thank you, General."
Wen Chuqing didn't dare to say another word, so he panicked and walked away.
After Wen Chuqing came back, he told Wei Shengkai what happened during the meeting. Wen Chuqing still has not recovered from the shock, and his words still have a trembling voice.
"Hahaha,,,"
Unexpectedly, Wei Shengkai was overjoyed and laughed happily. Everyone was puzzled and asked him why he was laughing.
Wei Sheng said: "Everyone, Deng Xiong will be one of ours soon."
"Oh, why is this? He is obviously very firm and has no room for negotiation. How could he become ours?" Zuo Caifan asked in confusion.
All the powerful men also looked at Wei Shengkai in confusion to see what he would say.
Wei Shengkai was full of confidence and said: "Deng Xiong didn't kill Wen Chuqing, but he had his heart set on it. If he really wanted to die for the imperial court, how could he let Wen Chuqing leave? If he spreads the news in the future, wouldn't it be a troublesome matter?
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"Then why did he refuse directly and didn't say a word that he was willing to join the gang?" Ma Qian asked.
"This is not because the price we offered is not in line with his wishes. As long as we increase the price, he will definitely agree."
After saying that, he ordered someone to fetch an old piece of rough clothing worn by ordinary people, put it on himself, and said: "It seems that I can only subdue him by going out personally."
"This is impossible. If he detains you and sends you to the court, the leader will definitely die."
"Yes, yes, you can't do it. Just let the servants go. Chief, why do you need to take the risk?"
Wei Shengkai didn't care at all. He looked like he was righteous and willing to die generously for the benefit of everyone, and said, "Since I have led everyone on this road, I must have risked my life for everyone. How can I cherish my life?"
After saying that, Wei Shengkai strode out of the camp, leaving only a group of powerful men who were amazed and admired Wei Shengkai.
Wei Shengkai came to the city alone and gave silver coins to the soldiers. It was very smooth and he met Deng Xiong.
As soon as they met, Deng Xiong looked murderous. He drew his sword and pointed angrily at Wei Shengkai, saying: "You are so brave. You dare to come here to die. Well, I will help you today."
While talking, Deng Xiong stepped forward and wanted to kill Wei Shengkai on the spot.
"I come here alone. Life and death are in the hands of the general. Why doesn't the general listen to me and decide whether to kill or not?"
Wei Shengkai was calm and not at all intimidated by Deng Xiong's threats. His tone was calm and his expression was natural, giving the impression that everything was under control.
Deng Xiong hesitated for a while and said, "You tell me, I want to see what tricks you can come up with."
Seeing this, Wei Shengkai felt even more confident. He said: "General, the farmland-to-household law has been implemented throughout the country. I don't need to explain the content of this new law. I just want to ask the general. The world's gentry is powerful, and they will obediently hand over their fields.
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Deng Xiong thought for a while and said: "No, they will just like you, gather people to rebel and fight against the imperial court."
Wei Shengkai nodded with satisfaction and showed even more confidence. He said: "The general is right. They will definitely rebel. However, if a group of people rebels, it is a rebellion. If the whole world rebels, it is not a rebellion."
"What is it if it's not rebellion?"
"It is the way of heaven, it is the destiny of heaven, it is the change of dynasty according to the will of heaven!"
Wei Shengkai spoke extremely seriously. With every sentence and every word, he tried hard to stand on the moral high ground. He just wished that every word could be carved on stone.