After reading this secret letter, Sauron couldn't help but smile!
He once said to Yan Yan that if he wanted to reuse Jian Ze, it would depend on whether he knew how to be a good person.
When Ji Li fled, neither Jian Yong nor Jian Ning ran away, but instead surrendered to Sauron. Not only that, Jian Yong also took the initiative to go south to Tianlang Pass to persuade Jian Ze to surrender, and Sauron agreed.
I didn't expect such a result.
Jian Ze actually asked himself to recruit them in person and even visited the thatched cottage.
Sauron laughed silently, and Jian Ning quickly put down her chopsticks, stood up, and bent over.
Sauron said: "When Zhili recruited your uncle Jianze, did you stand outside his yard for three days?"
Jian Ning said tremblingly: "Yes!"
Suo Lun said: "Zie Li is really a courteous and virtuous corporal. He is thirsty for talents. Do you think he is a wise king?"
Jian Ning suddenly trembled with fright, and immediately knelt on the ground, saying: "Zhao Li is a foolish person, how can he be compared to Lord Sauron's precautions!"
Sauron asked again: "Does Corporal Lixian have the qualities and attitude that a wise master should have?"
Jian Ning kowtowed and said, "Yeah, it's not necessarily true. The so-called polite corporal is more of a hypocritical king."
"Jian Ning, you are really good at talking." Sauron smiled, and then he looked at Teacher Niya.
Niya lowered her eyes and still enjoyed the food. Anyway, everything in front of her had nothing to do with her.
Solan invited her to dinner to help her vent her anger. She was already very happy at this time and did not care about what Solan said. She did not even care whether the Jian family would be reused in the future.
After all, she is a kind woman. After seeing her ex-husband Jian Ning's ugly behavior, all her anger disappeared.
Sauron said: "For thousands of years, there has been a saying that as a monarch, the most important minister is a villain! Teacher Niya, how do you think you can distinguish between a villain and a virtuous minister?"
Niya held her chin and said: "A villain probably relies on flattery to become an official. A wise minister probably relies on his ability to become an official."
Sauron smiled and said: "A man named Wei Xiaobao once said that anyone who can flatter you is a villain. Any capable minister will not flatter you. Jian Ze, the coach of the Southwest Army, never flatters him. He is very bad at it.
Be a human being! Jian Yong went to persuade him to surrender to me, what do you think Jian Ze said?"
Jian Ning immediately knelt down completely on the ground and remained motionless.
Suolun said: "Jian Ze said, let me visit the thatched cottage three times and invite him personally."
As soon as these words came out, Jian Ning immediately kowtowed and said in a trembling voice: "My lord, please forgive me, my lord, please forgive me!"
Sauron said: "Jian Ze has always boasted that he only does things, not people, and he can't act. He hates acting. Now it seems that he doesn't hate acting, but hates his own acting. He actually likes others to act for him!"
Isn't the so-called "visiting the thatched cottage three times and being courteous to the virtuous corporal" largely just acting?
Sauron's words were already extremely harsh. Jian Ning was already kneeling on the ground trembling.
Soran said: "What about me? I don't like acting either. Even in the most difficult times, I was not willing to act to entertain others. Now that I am proud, of course I am even less willing. But there is one thing about me that is better.
That means I won’t force others to act for me. If you’re willing to act, I’m willing to watch it, and if you don’t want to act, I won’t blame you!”
"I am willing, I am willing!" Jian Ning kept kowtowing.
Sauron said: "If a person has high moral character and has no stain, then even if he makes any undue demands on me, I am not qualified to kill him. But there are people who are not clean themselves and want to slap me in the face.
Then I definitely want to kill people. Your uncle Jian Ze has skills, but he is just passable. Is his moral character? A good choice. But I really don’t have anyone. After the kingdom’s southward expansion, the Kingdom of Nulang is almost at peace.
In the past few decades, all the talented generals have been unable to emerge. There are no heroes, and the emperor has become famous. Your uncle Jian Ze also has some bad reputations, but... you can't regard yourself as a horse that covers a thousand li, are you right?
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Jian Ning was really trembling with fear at this time, and she hated her uncle Jian Ze to the extreme.
Bastard clown, we pinned our family's hopes on you for prosperity and wealth. But luckily for you, you actually put on airs.
How did those civil servants from the Southeast Province die? How did Yan Wuzhi get slapped in the face and finally kneel before Sauron to be loyal?
Yan Wuzhi is a civil servant, and he will be fine after he kneels down and kowtows.
You, Jianze, are a military attache, you have to lead troops, and you have to master the tools of violence. Once you are no longer needed, there will only be one consequence, and that is death!
Bastard, stupid bastard!
The commander of the Dragon Guards, the actual number one general in the Nulang Kingdom, was lost like this!
The Jian family's chance to become a top power just passed by. Jian Ze, you deserve to die, you should be cut into pieces!
His father Jian Yong did not hesitate to give his concubine to Xie Li to play with. Jian Ning, because of Xie Li's words, could only obediently agree to give his wife Niya as a gift. Who knows how heartbroken he was at that time.
But for the sake of the family's strength, he is willing to make any sacrifices.
You, Jianze, are amazing. Do you want Sauron to pay homage to you and beg you? Who the hell are you? You are just a vicious dog raised by the royal family. It’s just that the person holding the leash has changed from a king to a Li, and now to a
To Sauron.
At this time, no words can really describe the sadness and anger in Jian Ning's heart.
"Dear virtuous minister, Yuan Xiaoren!" Sauron read it again: "Jian Ning, are you a villain?"
Jian Ning immediately kowtowed and said, "Yes, I am a villain. But I strive to be a capable villain, a villain who can relieve the Lord's worries and make contributions."
The phrase "Keep a close eye on a virtuous minister and stay far away from a villain" comes from Zhuge Liang's "Execution of the Master".
This sentence is both correct and incorrect!
From Zhuge Liang's point of view, it is naturally right. From the hearts of literati, it is naturally right, because they have a strong sense of empathy for virtuous ministers.
But for the Lord, this sentence may not be so true. Where can there be so many virtuous ministers and gentlemen in this world?
Sometimes, a villain is much easier to use than a wise minister!
"Jian Ning, how about I give you a chance?" Sauron said: "You go to the Southwest Army and still be your Ten Thousand Cavalry Commander, but your future achievements will depend on your performance!"
As soon as these words came out, Jian Ning was ecstatic and kowtowed to Sauron with all her strength, until blood dripped from her head.
No words could express the ecstasy in his heart at this time. Although he was still a commander of ten thousand cavalry, he was such a smart man and he immediately heard the implication of Sauron's words.
If you perform well, you, Jian Ning, will be the coach of the Southwest Army in ten years.
"Slave Jian Ning is willing to be loyal to his master from generation to generation. If he disobeys her, he will be punished by heaven and earth." Jian Ning cried.
Back then, Jian Ning also swore to Li Li in the same way.
As a result, after Zhili was defeated, he immediately sought refuge with Sauron and swore this oath to Sauron.
But Sauron will not care about it. If the water is clear, there will be no fish, and if the people are careful, there will be no disciples.
Life is like a play, it all depends on acting skills. She is not your wife, nor is she your family member, so why should she confide in you?
Besides, if Li Li was undefeated, how could Jian Ning betray him?
"Let's go and meet your uncle Jianze." Soran said.
Jian Ning was stunned, then bowed and said, "Yes!"
At that moment, Sauron, Yan Yan, Zhuang Zhixuan, Jian Ning, Tu Liwen and others rode on the gryphon beast and headed to Tianlang Pass!
At this time, thanks to the spread of the news by thoughtful people, the Southwest Army Corps and the so-called Southeast Rebellion Army already knew the news of the defeat of Zili, and the entire military camp was already in panic!
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More than an hour later, Sauron and others landed at Jianze Camp!
Jian Ze was an arrogant person, and his Chinese army camp was also outstanding. It was built on a mountain. Every time he walked out of the camp, he could overlook the hundreds of thousands of troops below the mountain.
Hearing the voice of the gryphon, Marquis Jian Yong immediately rushed out. When he saw Sauron and Yan Yan in person, he couldn't help but be shocked. Then he immediately knelt on the ground with his forehead on the ground motionless. He didn't even say hello to his son Jian Ning.
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Why did Sauron come to Jianze Camp?
He wanted to give Jian Ze one last chance. As he said, he was really short of people. In Sauron's eyes, Jian Ze's ability was just that, but a short man like a general, peace
It's been a long time, where can I find so many famous generals?
If Ashmo was really as awesome as he was in his heyday, Sauron would not hesitate to visit the thatched cottage three times.
If he had a perfect general like his father Sauron, Sauron would be willing to pretend to be his grandson.
After learning about Sauron's deeds, Sauron really just wanted to curse him, idiot! But after he became the Lord, he really longed for a perfect commander like Sauron!
Count Sauron's martial arts prowess is no less than Turing's, and his military exploits are even greater. But he does not seize power or be greedy for money. He is brave, upright, strong and loyal.
But every time the war ended, he immediately returned to Tianshui City without taking any soldiers with him.
In the past few decades, apart from the Rouran War, no other large-scale wars have occurred in the Nulang Kingdom. However, minor frictions with neighboring countries are constant, and barbarians have penetrated into the kingdom several times to plunder, burn and kill.
Every time Turing Tuo was asked to send troops, certain benefits would be given, either by giving promotions to his family's children, by granting them fiefdoms, or by increasing their military power.
And every time Sauron was asked to send troops, he never had to promise any conditions. He could complete the king's mission properly, and took the initiative to save national resources and exchange for the greatest victory at the smallest cost. After returning in triumph, he immediately handed over the military power.
Return to Tianshui City territory.
The king wanted to promote Sauron to a title, but he was pushed back every time by using the kingdom's ancestral system. So he made great contributions and was still an earl before his death. Turing Tuo, who was already a duke, still wanted to be promoted to a king.
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Before his death, Sauron still only had more than 10,000 Tianshui City guards on hand. Turing Tuo already controlled an army of 500,000 to 600,000 soldiers.
Earl Sauron is a veteran prince who is upright and almost pedantic.
Nowadays, there is a person who is somewhat similar to him, and that is Tu Liwen, the lord of Luanyang City.
Of course, whether it is martial arts, military talent, or even moral character, Tully Can is far behind Sauron. But compared to others, Tully Can is already very valuable.
The reason why Sauron brought Tully Wen here was because he wanted to copy the trajectory of his father, Earl Sauron, and let him take charge of the Southwest Army.
Of course, he was still willing to give Count Jianze a chance.
Now, as long as Jian Ze takes the initiative to kneel down and pledge his allegiance, Sauron and Yan Yan will treat him as courtesy corporals and pay their respects in person.
And if Jianze is stupid and continues to take advantage of it, then...
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After landing from the griffin beast, Sauron stood outside the Chinese army's tent, silently.
Marquis Jian Yong immediately shouted loudly: "Jian Ze, Princess Yan and Your Excellency Suo Lun are here in person. This is a great favor. Come and kneel down!"
Inside the Chinese military camp, Jian Ze's breathing became rapid, his face flushed with excitement, and his heart beat wildly.
He made the right bet. Not only did Sauron come in person, but the future queen also came. In this way, his Jianze's reputation would spread throughout the Kingdom of Raging Waves.
The commanders in other battlefields, whether it was Turing Tuo or Chu Ye, must have taken the initiative to kneel down and worship Sauron and surrender themselves.
Only I, Jian Ze, because of my dazzling performance, asked the two lords to come to greet me in person.
In this way, no one can stop Jian Ze's light, and he is destined to become the number one person in the military.
Next, when he was faced with a choice, he accepted it immediately and went out to kneel down.
It’s better to persevere to the end, use Sauron and Yan Yan as your stepping stones, and let your reputation skyrocket!
Soon, Jian Ze decided to take another gamble!
Since Sauron not only came by himself, but also brought Princess Yan Yan with him, it can be seen that he wants to show how eager he is for talents. If he persists, he will surely gain greater initiative.
Suddenly, Jian Ze sat motionless in the tent, holding a book in one hand and stroking his beard to read. This posture was somewhat similar to Guan Yunchang reading "Spring and Autumn", and turned a deaf ear to his brother Jian Yong's shouts outside.
Jian Yong's heart trembled and he said: "Jian Ze, the two masters are here, why don't you come out and kneel down to meet them?"
At this time, Jian Yong's voice was full of fear and anxiety.
Jian Ze then said calmly: "My master is King Zhi Bian and Shaojun Zhi Li. How could there have been Sauron and Princess Zhi Yan? Why didn't I know?"
Then, he spoke in a high-pitched voice: "Your Excellency Sauron, you and I are loyal to our two masters and it is inconvenient for us to meet. Please leave now!"
Sauron said outside: "Earl Jianze's loyalty to His Highness Ji Li really moved me inexplicably."
Jian Ze said: "His Royal Highness Ji Li, a courteous and virtuous corporal, undressed me and fed me. Jian Ze is not talented, but he dares to forget it even one day!"
The meaning is very obvious. Ji Li has been so good to me. If you want me to surrender to you, you must at least offer better conditions.
Jian Ning looked at her father Jian Yong, her meaning was very clear. Didn't you tell him about Yan Wuzhi and the Southeast Civil Service Officer?
Jian Yong was wronged in his heart, and he had said many times about the deeds of civil servants in the southeast who committed suicide, and the things that he did not say.
But Jian Ze feels that he is completely different from them. He is a handsome talent that has not been seen in a century. And Sauron finally reused Yan Wuzhi?
Besides, he was really not willing to let Jian Ze surrender like this and dedicate his hundreds of thousands of troops to Sauron.
Sauron said: "Since you are so loyal to Ji Li, then I will fulfill your good name. Since ancient times, heroes have never had two masters! Come and give Count Jianze a ride!"
Suddenly Princess Yan Yan and Zhuang Zhixuan entered the camp!
Jian Ze was shocked in his heart. Sauron's last words were like a thunderbolt, and even made him unable to react at once.
When he saw Yan Yan and Zhuang Zhixuan entering, he suddenly stood up, but his whole body was directly imprisoned, unable to move at all.
Both Yan Yan and Zhuang Zhixuan have bodies of ice jade, so naturally they will not touch Jian Ze.
The smart Jian Ning immediately rushed in, escorted Jian Ze out, and directly pushed him to kneel on the edge of the cliff.
Jian Ze was stunned.
I have never seen a master who behaves so unconventionally. Since you are already here and you have brought Princess Yan Yan with you, why don't you play out the drama of Corporal Li Xian to the end?
Suddenly, Jian Ze's eyes were extremely painful.
Princess Yanyan untied his neck and restrained him.
"Why is this so, why so?" Jian Ze said painfully and angrily: "I am a famous general, why can't you fulfill my dignity?"
Sauron said: "You don't act to please others? Why do you want me to act to please you?"
Jian Ze shouted: "You are the master, you are the master!"
The Lord should act to win people’s hearts? What’s the point!
Sauron raised his hand, and Jian Ning pulled out his sword and was about to chop it down.
Jian Ze was making a life-and-death decision in his heart. What if he begged for mercy at this time or surrendered at this time? Although he lost all face, he might be able to survive or be reused, right?
Yan Wuzhi surrendered and compromised at the last moment, and was still reused by Sauron.
But... Jian Ze really can't do such a shameless behavior.
Suddenly, he closed his eyes in great pain.
Jian Ning raised her sword high and was about to chop it down!
"Slow down!" Sauron said.
Suddenly, Jian Ze felt relieved and felt the ecstasy of escaping from death.
Sauron said: "At the last moment, Jian Ze still did not surrender and beg for mercy. Such arrogance, even if it is just pretending, I will do his part to honor him!"
Then he stepped forward, pulled out his sword, pointed it at Jian Ze's neck, and slashed it off!
Blood spurts.
Jian Ze's head rolled down the cliff, his eyes still wide open, and he refused to close his eyes.
Jian Yong's heart trembled. The Kingdom of Nulang once again welcomed a moody lord. It's just that this lord is more fierce, domineering and powerful than Shibian.
The Queen is a king, and so is the Prince Regent.
In the next few decades, there will be another era when the king is strong and the ministers are weak.
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Two days later!
Shaojun Li suddenly appeared in the southern border town, recruiting wandering warriors here, with a posture of never admitting defeat and fighting Sauron to the end.
At the same time, his confidant eunuch Li Chenglian led hundreds of masters and hired hundreds of warriors and hundreds of warlocks using Yaozhou to sneak into the royal capital.
They have only one purpose, and that is to assassinate the king!
This is a road of narrow escape, but Li Li has no choice.
Moreover, after he appeared publicly in the southern border city, he immediately mounted a griffin beast and sneaked into the royal city.
He sneaked back to the capital, firstly to direct the assassination of the king, and secondly to personally capture Sauron's son as a hostage.
Turing Tuo said that giving Sauron half a finger or something like that would be so shocking that Sauron would not dare to act rashly in the future.
Moreover, Fu Lingxi personally sent a letter to him, asking him to go to the Jidu Temple to discuss important matters!
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Note: The second update of 5,000 words is sent here, please support me. (To be continued.)