Warlords: Conquer the world from the county magistrate

Cao Wenduo's face changed: "Commander Zhang, once the war starts, it will be the people who will suffer."

"My proposal is the best for the people, and you can also add an additional troop, so what's wrong with that?"

"Add another troop? Cao Bingshen was beaten into a pulp when facing a regiment of our army." Zhang Wei was so angry that he laughed.

"Who gave you the courage to think that we would provide you with money and food, and even give Huai Chong to you? Is your brain not working well, or do you think we are idiots?"

Seeing Zhang Wei's stern tone, Cao Wenduo said in a panic: "Master Zhang, don't be angry. If you have any dissatisfaction, we can talk about it slowly."

"Commander Cao doesn't have to station troops in Huai Chong, but you need to ensure the establishment of a division, and you need to provide military pay and food..."

Seeing Zhang Wei continue to shake his head, Cao Wenduo stepped back and said, "Brigade Commander..., Regiment Commander, or Regiment Commander is fine too."

"If Cao Bingshen wants to save his life and wealth, he should let his troops abandon their weapons and surrender." Zhang Wei didn't have time to argue with him and said directly.

"We will seal up the treasury and his money. As for becoming an official, forget it."

Hearing this indisputable statement, Cao Wenduo said with an unpleasant expression: "Isn't Commander Zhang afraid that we will be doomed?"

"Oh, the fish will die, how can the net be broken?" Zhang Wei couldn't help but sneer.

"When Ma Jincen was at his peak, he had many troops, but they have not been driven out of Nanshan yet. Zhang Shengwu, Han Zhifu and their ilk are still working in prisoner camps."

"Now in the entire Nanshan Province, only Huai Chong has not been taken. Moreover, how many troops do you have? Can you stop us?"

After weighing the pros and cons, Cao Wenduo softened his attitude and said, "I will tell Commander Cao about Commander Zhang's request. Can Commander Zhang give us a few days?"

"Our army will attack the city tomorrow morning. If you can't make a decision tonight, just wait until after the fight tomorrow." Zhang Wei sneered.

Zhang Wei's task was to quickly capture Huai Chong. He didn't care whether Cao Bingshen truly surrendered or was just delaying time.

If you really want to surrender, then lay down your weapons, leave the city and accept our reorganization. If you want to delay time, then you are making a wrong decision.

After Cao Wenduo returned to the city and informed Cao Bingshen of Zhang Wei's request, he said dejectedly: "Uncle, I failed to complete the task and failed your trust."

"You're not willing to give me the establishment of a regiment?" Cao Bingshen asked.

After getting Cao Wenduo's confirmation, Cao Bingshen sighed and said, "Forget it. Leave the city now and tell them that I agree to their request."

Cao Wenduo raised his head and said incredulously: "Uncle, the other party's request is so harsh, why should we agree?"

"The opponent is not Ma Jincen. Their troops are all elite and have strong combat power." Cao Bingshen shook his head.

"With the newly recruited more than a thousand people in the city, there are only about five thousand people. Even in their heyday, they can't beat the enemy, let alone now."

"It's okay to surrender, you can save your life. If you are defeated and captured, you will be in a more passive situation."

Cao Wenduo said unwillingly: "But..."

He wanted to say something else but was interrupted by Cao Bingshen, so he had to do as Cao Bingshen instructed.

After Cao Bingshen agreed to surrender, his troops left the city to surrender in the evening of the same day. Zhang Wei sent a regiment into the city to guard the treasury and confiscate Cao Bingshen's residence.

A total of more than 23 silver dollars, 864 large yellow croakers, and 6125 small yellow croakers were obtained from the treasury. There were not many grain and other supplies in the treasury.

More than 48 silver dollars, 1567 large yellow croakers, small yellow croakers, and a large number of antique calligraphy and paintings were confiscated from Cao Bingshen’s mansion.

After the inventory was completed, it was already 10 o'clock in the evening. Zhang Wei reported all this information to Fang Ji'an by telegram, asking how to deal with this surrendered army and Cao Bingshen.

When he received the telegram, Fang Jian was ready to rest, but he had no choice but to return to the headquarters and think about how to deal with Cao Bingshen with the telegram in his hand.

The other party surrendered voluntarily, so they should be treated preferentially. All their property cannot be taken away, but of course, not all of it can be returned to them.

As for the salary of the other party as a division commander, if there was no corruption, how did he get so much property?

The people’s hard-earned money cannot be returned, but it cannot all be taken away either. After all, the other party has made a great contribution by surrendering the city.

After thinking for a moment, Fang Jian said to Zhang Sheng behind him: "Send a message to Zhang Wei, Cao Bingshen's money is the blood and sweat of the people, all of it must be confiscated."

"But considering his contribution in surrendering the city, I will return 100,000 silver dollars as a reward. As for Cao Bingshen, it is impossible for him to lead troops. If he is interested, he can participate in the assessment of government employees."

"As for the surrendered troops, all of them will be disbanded. Those who are willing to stay can be added to the Second Division after assessment."

From the battle with Cao Bingshen's troops, it can be seen that his troops are far inferior to those of Zhang Guilin and Zhu Yaoxiang.

If he were really asked to lead the troops, not to mention the issue of loyalty, even his ability would be a big question mark.

Letting such a person be the commander is irresponsible to the soldiers.

Zhang Sheng curled his lips and said, "Commander, it would be better to let this kind of person live. Why should we give him 100,000 silver dollars and give him a chance to take the test?"

"If we surrender, we will lose everything. Who would dare to surrender when we attack other troops in the future?" Fang Jian explained in a good mood.

"Surrendering not only saves your life, but also preserves some of your money. The other side will not fight to the death, thus reducing the damage to the city."

As for Ma Jincen, he did not surrender voluntarily, so sparing his life was already considered merciful, and he could forget about getting his property back.

Of course, he is a warlord after all. We can destroy his troops and kill him on the battlefield, but we cannot capture him and then execute him.

Just like during the Republic of China period on Blue Planet, although warlords fought each other, they rarely deliberately killed defeated warlords.

It is similar in this era on Diyuan Star. People with status talk about human rights. Of course, this is only useful for people of a certain status. Ordinary people who should be bullied will still be bullied.

Although Zhang Sheng didn't understand, he still went to send the message honestly.

Huai Chong City, the former meeting room of Cao Bingshen’s headquarters. After the Second Division entered the city, this headquarters was requisitioned by the Second Division.

Cao Bingshen sat on the chair with a nervous look on his face, while Cao Wenduo stood beside him, also very anxious.

Although they surrendered, their future fate was not decided by themselves. How it would be arranged depended on Francis Xavier's intentions.

The footsteps came closer and closer, and both of them looked out the door. A few seconds later, Zhang Wei came in with a telegram and a smile. Seeing the smile on Zhang Wei's face, the two of them felt a little relieved.

"Mr. Cao, this is the commander's telegram." Zhang Wei walked into the conference room, handed the telegram to Cao Bingshen, and said.

Cao Bingshen took the telegram and read it carefully. He had to take his future situation seriously.

When he read the telegram saying that he would be given 100,000 silver dollars, he felt no emotion at all. What he cared about was whether he had power or not. As for money, if he had power, why would he be afraid of not having money?

Seeing that he was not appointed to an official position, but was told that he could participate in the assessment of government employees, he was puzzled and asked, "What is this assessment?"