Chapter five hundred and seventy-two [after the war] (below)
Hu Xiaotian said: "My original intention was not to cause killing. Does Mr. Wang really want to save these people?"
Wang Boxi nodded, with hope in his eyes.
Hu Xiaotian said: "The culprit is Ma Xingkong. I heard that he also has a son. Could you please Mr. Wang to find him?"
Wang Boxi shook his head and said: "Already gone!"
Hu Xiaotian looked doubtful.
Wang Boxi said: "There is a top-secret waterway in Bixin Mountain. It is not as simple as what you have seen. If you are willing to let others go, I am willing to tell the secret of Bixin Mountain frankly."
Hu Xiaotian had no intention of massacring the village, but he was secretly happy when he heard Wang Boxi's conditions. He said coldly: "Why should I trust you?"
Wang Boxi said: "I have a humble life, and it is not a pity to die. But today's killing is actually caused by me. God has the virtue of good life. I heard that your Excellency has always been kind and virtuous. I hope you can let the people on this island go."
, Boxi knows what you are hesitating about. You must be worried that they will seek revenge from you in the future. I have the roster of Heishui Village. Except for the young leader Ma Zhongtian and three others who fled, all the other commanders and chiefs were captured. I
You can help me find them, and you can imprison and behead us. We will have no complaints. Once you kill us, you will naturally not worry about the people in Blackwater Village seeking revenge from you in the future."
Hu Xiaotian did not answer his request directly, but said softly: "This Blackwater Village has a sophisticated structure and many mechanisms. Who designed it?"
Wang Bo said happily: "It's me!"
Hu Xiaotian did not hide his admiration for Wang Boxi: "Mr. Wang, are you willing to work for me?"
Wang Boxi was slightly startled. He did not expect that Hu Xiaotian would make such a request. He asked instead: "Aren't you afraid that I will be disadvantageous to you?"
Hu Xiaotian chuckled and said: "There is a large area of barren land between Cangmu and Fenglin Gorge. I can set aside a piece of land for your people to settle down, and I will also provide you with all the materials you need to settle down. Mr. Wang
If you are willing, you can personally lead them to complete this matter. As for the so-called roster, I don’t have to look at it. If Mr. Wang thinks there are talents among them, he can recommend them to me. I promise not to take into account what they have done before.
, will give them the same opportunity and let them make full use of their talents."
Wang Boxi could hardly believe his ears. Their stubborn resistance had caused so many casualties to Hu Xiaotian. Now Hu Xiaotian could forget about it.
Hu Xiaotian turned to Li Yongfu and said: "No one is right or wrong in the war. My original intention was to avoid bloodshed, but Ma Xingkong risked the lives of tens of thousands of people in Heishui Village for his own selfish interests. This killing was really not what I wanted.
This situation makes me extremely heartbroken.”
Li Yongfu nodded.
Hu Xiaotian said to Wang Boxi: "I am not afraid of your revenge. The eyes of the people are sharp. Time will tell what is right and what is wrong. Mr. Wang, I will give you a chance to live and work in peace and contentment. Do you want it or not?"
Wang Boxi was extremely excited. Without saying a word, he knelt down in front of Hu Xiaotian. This kneeling was definitely not for himself but for the people of Heishui Village: "Thank you, sir!"
Hu Xiaotian smiled calmly and said: "Don't forget my conditions."
Wang Boxi said happily: "As long as the adults look down on you, Boxi will definitely use the power of dogs and horses!"
Hu Xiaotian helped him up with his own hands. He loosened his bonds and said softly: "I will leave it to you to appease the people of Heishui Village. Tell your people that I will not pursue the past."
After Wang Boxi left, Li Yongfu took the lead and came up to congratulate Hu Xiaotian on recruiting a counselor.
Hu Xiaotian said: "Brother Yongfu, I know you don't agree with my approach."
Li Yongfu said: "I don't dare."
Hu Xiaotian sighed and said: "Actually, I am also very sad, but killing to stop killing and blood for blood cannot fundamentally solve the problem. Give them land where they can survive and let them live and work in peace and contentment on this land. Let them
Knowing how to cherish life and family is the solution."
Li Yongfu said sincerely: "I understand my lord's good intentions."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Why didn't you see Military Advisor Yu?"
Li Yongfu said: "It should be on the hillside!"
Yu Tianxing sat alone on the hillside, looking at the sunset gradually sinking into the water. The war was over. However, Yu Tianxing was still unable to escape from the bloody and cruel battlefield. He volunteered to enter the water village, but was beaten hand to hand.
The scene was frightening, and the life and death situation was completely chaotic. Yu Tianxing thought of the scene where Hu Xiaotian decisively shot Ma Xingkong, and he was filled with annoyance. Why didn't he think of it? If he could kill Ma Xingkong earlier, he might be able to scare the black man.
The water pirates in the water village would not have caused such heavy casualties.
"Military advisor! So you are here!" Hu Xiaotian's voice sounded from the side.
Yu Tianxing hurriedly stood up, bowed and saluted: "My lord!"
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said, "Why are you hiding here alone?"
Yu Tianxing said with guilt: "Tianxing made a big mistake by underestimating the enemy. Please punish me, my lord!"
Hu Xiaotian shook his head and said: "Victory and defeat are common things in military affairs. It's not you who underestimates the enemy, it's me! Ma Xingkong came to surrender on his own initiative. I was paralyzed by him and thought he was sincerely surrendering, but I didn't expect that this man was so vicious and evil that he actually took advantage of Heishui Village.
Tens of thousands of lives were put in a desperate fight."
When Yu Tianxing heard that Hu Xiaotian did not blame him, he relaxed and whispered: "What does the lord plan to do with those prisoners?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "What suggestions do you have?"
Yu Tianxing said: "In my opinion, they should all be killed and eradicated without leaving any further trouble!"
Hu Xiaotian glanced at Yu Tianxing and said nothing. Yu Tianxing realized that his suggestion was not recognized by Hu Xiaotian, and hurriedly lowered his head.
Hu Xiaotian said: "Wang Boxi is a talent. This Blackwater Stronghold is his design. Military Advisor, he has agreed to work for me. Military Advisor, you can talk to him more. You should be able to learn about Blackwater Stronghold from him.
secret."
"yes!"
Two days later, Hu Xiaotian left Bixin Mountain and arrived at Baiquan City for inspection.
When Zuo Xingjian, the prefect of Baiquan City, heard that Hu Xiaotian was coming, he came to Qinglong Bay to greet him. This man was an absolute good player. Although Hu Xiaotian was not ashamed of this guy's character, he had to admit that keeping him by his side was still quite useful.
Yes, Zuo Xingjian had clear information on the seven cities around Yunze.
Zuo Xingjian said with a smile on his face: "My subordinates have come to see my lord and congratulate my lord on his success in robbing the bandits, regaining Bixin Mountain, and returning in triumph. His merits are immeasurable and he is powerful all over the world..."
Hu Xiaotian said unceremoniously: "It's better not to say flattery, Zuo Xingjian! Many soldiers were injured this time, and they are temporarily placed in Baiquan City to recuperate."
Zuo Xingjian agreed immediately.
Entering Baiquan City, Zhan Peng, who had been staying here, also came to greet him. He also heard that the Battle of Bixin Mountain suffered heavy casualties. Hu Xiaotian came to the Prefect's Mansion, had a simple lunch, took a shower and slept, and woke up already
It's dusk.
Zuo Xingjian had been waiting outside, and Hu Xiaotian asked someone to call him in: "What's the matter with Mr. Zuo?"
Zuo Xingjian smiled and said: "It's nothing particularly important. I just came to report the investigation situation to the lord."
Hu Xiaotian nodded, and Zuo Xingjian placed several maps in front of him, but they were the maps of the cities around Yunze that he had collected during this period.
Hu Xiaotian glanced at it briefly. The map not only marked the terrain of each city in detail, but also listed its defense situation, troop distribution, and the characteristics of the generals who defended the city. Hu Xiaotian expressed satisfaction with Zuo Xingjian's work and said with a smile:
"good!"
Zuo Xingjian said: "Because of the rush of time, my subordinates could not do it perfectly."
"Then there's no rush. There's plenty of time to prepare."
Zuo Xingjian originally thought that Hu Xiaotian would start attacking the Seven Cities of Yunze immediately after clearing Heishui Village, but he did not expect that Hu Xiaotian decided to postpone the pace of expansion.
Hu Xiaotian's original intention was to gain a foothold in Bixin Mountain and build a naval base in Yunze. This base would become a nail wedged into the core of Dakang.
Xingzhou's troops began to retreat slowly. Su Yuchi was not surprised by this result. Xingzhou used the banner of going to rescue Heishui Village this time, but in fact they wanted to restrain themselves and prevent themselves from intervening in the battle at Bixin Mountain. Yuan
After Qingshan reported the latest military situation, he breathed a sigh of relief. Although the mission of soldiers is to protect their homes and countries, it is of course best to avoid bloody conflicts.
Su Yuchi asked: "How is the sowing situation this year?" Due to successive years of famine, the people of Yunyang fled everywhere, and the surrounding fertile fields were deserted. It was already the sowing season. In order to solve the problem of labor shortage, Su Yuchi organized his soldiers to disarm and enter the fields. After training,
I work part-time in farming.
Yuan Qingshan said: "Everything is going well. Judging from the current situation, we may be able to have a good harvest this autumn."
A knowing smile appeared on Su Yuchi's face. If they want to have combat effectiveness, they must first solve the food problem for the soldiers. Although Hu Xiaotian provided one hundred thousand shi of military rations, they cannot sit back and rest. As long as they can have a good harvest this autumn, they can
Gradually regained strength.
Yuan Qingshan said: "Actually, the overall situation this year is pretty good. Farming has begun in many places in Dakang, and people who have fled are returning to their hometowns one after another."
Su Yuchi said: "Dakang has been ill for a long time and it will take some time to recover."
At this time, a general quickly came to Su Yuchi and said with a joyful face: "General, the Black Hu people have officially launched a war against Dayong!"
Su Yuchi nodded. The Black Hu people's invasion of Dayong is a good thing for Dakang. It is foreseeable that Dayong will have to concentrate on resisting the Black Hu people in the north. They want to send their troops south to destroy Dakang's plan.
It had to be postponed, and Dakang got this golden opportunity, just in time to slowly recover. Maybe this sleeping giant would quietly wake up, and it was not necessarily known that this waning empire would regain its glory.
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