choke element

Chapter 181

The people suddenly fell silent.

In the past few days, these people who were originally driven as serfs and turned their backs to the sky all day long have gained a lot of insight.

They witnessed the decapitation of the wealthy and powerful families riding on their heads, and many heads were hung on poles outside the gate.

There were more than a dozen poles at first, but now there are nearly 100 poles, stretching far along the road under Tunpu, Haicang Town.According to Jiedushi's meaning, windproof oil lamps were hung on those poles for night lighting.As a result, every night, those gradually shriveled heads seemed to be shining.

The subordinates of the township tycoons, those fierce private soldiers, are all murderous without blinking an eye.But in front of those powerful generals from northern Xinjiang, they would be defeated at the first touch, and they had no power to fight back.

In the past few days, the common people lived in the camp, had food and drinking water, and all they had to do was wait for the distribution of land and the signing of contracts with the soldiers who sheltered their families.After those private soldiers were captured, except for a few who were reorganized into the army, most of them were driven to build cities and fortresses, and their lives were miserable.

What's more ruthless is that those warriors in northern Xinjiang are not only like the local tyrants, but also the Jurchens.In the past few days, at least four Mukes were uprooted from the land they controlled by Jiedu Shi.

However, several masters in charge of Meng'an in Ye County were all killed after being complained by the people for their blood feud.What a noble lord that is!But the way they cried in front of the warriors in northern Xinjiang, begging for mercy, turned out to be no different from ordinary people.

Obviously, those warriors in northern Xinjiang are all ruthless people.On the ground in Laizhou, if the Mongols do not come, no one is their opponent.

In the past few days, many people and the warriors who sheltered their families have become acquainted. They know from the warriors that the leader of the northern border soldiers, this young man in front of him, once fought fiercely with the Mongols and ran rampant in the capital of the Dajin Kingdom not long ago. The ruthless role!It is said that he can kill an enemy formation of thousands of people with only one person!
But now... what are we doing?

Why did they crowd around the Jiedushi like he was in a daze?
Now the Jiedushi asked us why we came, how should we answer?

Do you just ask, is it true that the Mongols are more powerful than you?If you want to escape, please tell me early so that everyone can take the first step?
Can this kind of question be asked publicly?Do you want to distinguish between superior and inferior?Isn't this trying to die?

This will definitely offend Jiedushi, right?

The courage of a person is very strange. These common people were so high-pitched just now, but now they suddenly shrink back.

Guo Ning asked twice.After a while, an old man whispered: "Following Guo Jiedu, there is a way to survive, right? The Mongols are coming, can Guo Jiedu...can you give me an explanation?"

Guo Ning took a deep breath, and when he was about to speak, he fell silent.

The people waited patiently.

In the fort, several military officers were a little strange seeing this situation.Someone wanted to go out to inquire, and Chucai shook his head, telling everyone to be calm.

The scene at this moment was naturally facilitated by Guo Ning.Last night, he specially entrusted Yi Chucai to write a very powerful declaration, which was specially used in this scene.Throwing out those words and promises will definitely stir up people's blood, and make these people willing to die for Guo Ning.

But at this time, he suddenly didn't want to follow the recitation.

The people in front of them are completely uncertain about the future, so they pin their hopes on the newly arrived Jiedushi.Just like in the early years in Wushabao, Changzhou, when the army retreated, many soldiers faced the overwhelming rush of the Mongolian army and pinned their hopes on Guo Ning.

At that time, Guo Ning did not offer any benefits to seduce.He just charged forward and retreated in every battle, so he was trusted naturally.

Today, Guo Ning's status is far superior to that at that time. He is no longer just a fighter. He uses more and more methods to deal with various complicated situations.And ordinary people and soldiers gradually became tools in his hands.

Just like the many people in front of him, they all want to survive, but Guo Ning hopes that they will become a reserve source of soldiers and a human shield on the battlefield, so they need to incite and lure them.

This is inevitable. Those in high positions cannot live without such a heart of stone.

But Guo Ning also felt that while instigating and luring, he might as well be a little more frank.

The common people are treacherous and treacherous, even if they trade favors for loyalty for a while, God knows if it will be reliable?It's better to speak up and force these people to think clearly!

So he said: "The Mongols are very scary. If they really want to kill Laizhou, many people will inevitably die. So, I don't know if you will survive if you follow me, and I have no promises for you."

No one expected that he would say such a thing.

Beside Guo Ning, both the soldiers and the common people all looked at each other in blank dismay, and many people in the back immediately went into an uproar when they heard the report from the people in the front row.Some people left immediately angrily, while others pushed forward from behind, wanting to say something to Guo Ning.

Guo Ning raised his voice a little: "I myself, and the troops I led, once fought against the Mongols in northern Xinjiang. At that time, there were hundreds of thousands of troops in northern Xinjiang. After several years of fierce fighting, only us who slipped through the net were left. Fish. The reason why many soldiers can survive under the butcher's knife is due to the cover of each other's deadly fighting, but first of all, it is because of themselves."

Guo Ning pointed to the guarding soldiers in the direction of Tunpu: "It's because they themselves are heroes who dared to fight against powerful enemies with knives! Many of them, in order to fight for a way out for their comrades, did not hesitate to die. Fighting with their lives, that's why they have a chance to survive! And those who are full of thoughts of survival, but rely on others all day long, are already dead, terribly dead!"

He leaned down and looked at the bewildered people: "As the governor of Dinghai, I have the responsibility to govern the local area. Therefore, I naturally hope that you are alive. I gave you the land just to see that you are safe and sound." Plant the land steadily, and harvest safely. But...now that the Mongolian army has arrived in Jinan, you are all panicked and rushing to ask me? But I have a question, and I want to ask you too!"

"What does Master Jiedu want to ask?"

"You want to die, or you want to live!"

Guo Ning reined in the horse's head, circled the crowd, and asked loudly: "If you want to die, you can die at any time once the Mongolian army arrives. If you want to live, think again, for your own way of life, for your family and clansmen What are you willing to pay? Do you have the guts? Are you determined? If the Mongolian army comes, it will naturally go to war! Do you want to fight? Are you willing to lay down your life and obey orders?"

Guo Ning was sitting high on the horse, not friendly at all.His tone was very cold, and when he talked about the dangers of the battlefield, he didn't hide it at all, and he said nothing but death.

This ferocious appearance is completely different from the extravagant gestures of those tyrannical gentlemen when they incited the soldiers, but for some reason, it makes people feel credible.

It is said that Guo Jiedu is a vicious tiger who kills like hemp.Isn't that what evil tigers should be like?
It would be false if he spoke in a nice voice!

The people looked at each other, some whispered something, some moved their feet hesitantly, but they still couldn't move.

After a while, someone in the crowd asked timidly: "Then, can Guo Jiedu win? After the battle is won, those lands will be distributed according to the registration in the book...the book also has my children. Even if I die, my child still has land, right?"

Guo Ning scolded: "Nonsense!"

The speaker trembled twice in fright at Guo Ning's roar.

Immediately, Guo Ning shouted violently: "If the Mongolian army comes, I, Guo, will naturally lead the troops to kill the enemy. If you have meritorious service, I will remove your military registration and make you an official! If you die in battle, the land will be doubled, and I will award it again." A generous pension will ensure that your family has no worries about food and clothing, and that your child will grow up safely! The Jiedu Envoy will issue a statement on these matters in a short while! Those who can read and read will read it for themselves, and those who cannot, find someone to read it to you! Get out!"

The interrogators made up their minds, and the more people came out, they knelt down and kowtowed: "Then, I, Xu Gou'er, will follow Jiedushi to fight a battle!"

After all, in Shandong, there are many brave men.Once there was one leader, there would be three, five, or even tens of hundreds. Before long, many people on both sides of the road knelt down, and all of them said: "The Mongols come as soon as they come! Let's follow the Jiedushi and fight one battle!"

(End of this chapter)