The ninth son of the emperor was demoted at the beginning. I have a famous Chinese general.

Chapter 102 Qinglongzhai surrenders

"Dad, that was ten years ago, and that was Beiting, and this is Hulan."

"My daughter heard that the people under Hulan's rule are now living a prosperous life."

"The Ninth Prince is also very caring towards the people. He will definitely be willing to accept us. How about my daughter go and talk to him?"

Cai Rong hesitated for a moment and said through gritted teeth.

"Nonsense!"

"How can you, a girl, show yourself in public?"

"Besides, if anything happens to you, how will Daddy explain to your Mom?"

Hearing this, Cai Sheng's face suddenly darkened and he shouted angrily.

"Dad, isn't this for your sake and the village's sake?"

"Are we going to be bandits for the rest of our lives?"

Cai Rong said aggrievedly.

"Boss, Rong'er is right. We can try to communicate with them."

At this time, Liu Hong, the third in command who was sitting next to him, suddenly spoke.

"I agree. We can't be bandits forever."

"We don't care. The key is that the children can't follow us and become bandits."

The fourth in command, Wu Qiang, also agreed.

"You all agree to surrender?"

Seeing this, Cai Sheng looked at his confidants with a complicated expression.

"Boss, we have been through a lot these past few years, and the people have suffered even more following us."

“If there’s an opportunity to give them a good life, why not.”

Liu Hong said in a deep voice.

"That's right, Boss. We can try to communicate with them. If that doesn't work, it's not too late to fight to the death."

Wu Qiang echoed.

"Ugh……"

With a sigh, Cai Sheng waved his hand.

"Okay, since you both think it's feasible, talk to the other party first, see their attitude, and then make a decision."

"Well, I'll go there myself, and you stay and look after the house."

In the end, Cai Sheng chose to agree.

He really couldn't bear to see the people in the village continue to suffer.

"Boss, let me go."

Liu Hong said quickly.

"No, I'll go myself."

Cai Sheng waved his hand.

"Dad, I'll go with you!"

Seeing this, Cai Rong immediately stood up and said.

"Nonsense, what are you doing there as a girl?"

Cai Sheng glared at Cai Rong and scolded her.

"Dad, please let me follow you."

Cai Rong grabbed Cai Sheng's clothes and acted coquettishly.

"Alright alright."

Cai Sheng suddenly felt helpless and could only agree.

"That's great, thank you, Daddy."

Cai Rong was ecstatic.

Soon, Cai Sheng took Cai Rong away from Qinglong Village.

A day later, Cai Sheng and his daughter met Zhang Liao's army.

Zhang Liao was surprised to learn that the visitor was Cai Sheng, the leader of Qinglong Village, and that the other party was willing to surrender.

"Please take a seat, village chief!"

Zhang Liao welcomed Cai Sheng and his daughter to the tent and said to them.

"Are you General Zhang Wenyuan, the one who wiped out the Black Wind Stronghold?"

After sitting down, Cai Sheng looked at Zhang Liao with a gleam in his eyes.

"I didn't expect the village chief to know me. Yes, it's me."

Zhang Liao said politely.

"Well, it's really extraordinary."

Cai Sheng nodded in admiration.

"Are you coming here to surrender this time, Chief?"

Zhang Liao went straight to the point.

"Yes, our Qinglong Village intends to submit to the imperial court and to Hulan."

"I just don't know if the court agrees?"

Cai Sheng asked.

"Haha, Qinglongzhai's surrender is a good thing, why don't you agree?"

"I can answer you now and accept your surrender."

"But one thing is for sure. After surrendering, all the people in Qinglong Village must be screened. No one with a life on their hands can be spared!"

Zhang Liao's eyes flashed with coldness, and he said indifferently.

"this......"

Hearing this, Cai Sheng frowned.

"Why? The village chief thinks these conditions are too harsh?"

Looking at Cai Sheng's reaction, Zhang Liao asked.

"General Zhang has misunderstood. There is nothing wrong with this condition."

"As the saying goes, killing someone means paying with your life. It's only natural."

"But I won't hide it from General Zhang. Although our Qinglong Village has never oppressed the people or taken their lives lightly, it is unacceptable."

"But over the years, it's inevitable that a few bloody incidents will occur."

"If General Zhang insists on conducting a thorough investigation, I cannot accept this condition. I cannot let my brothers die in vain."

Cai Sheng shook his head and refused.

"What does the village chief want?"

Zhang Liao said with narrowed eyes.

"Qinglong Village is willing to surrender, but we also ask the court to pardon their death penalty!"

"And I can guarantee that this will only be the first time, and it won't happen again."

"If anyone commits a crime again in the future, they will deserve to die. According to the laws of Daqian, the general will deal with them as he sees fit."

Cai Sheng stared at Zhang Liao with sharp eyes.

"I'm sorry, I can't make the decision on this."

"However, I can report this matter to His Highness, and ask His Highness to make the decision."

After thinking for a moment, Zhang Liao spoke.

"Okay, then I'll wait for good news."

Cai Sheng nodded.

Afterwards, Zhang Liao made arrangements for Cai Sheng and his daughter and sent a scout back to deliver the letter.

Because the journey was long, it took two days for Ning Quan to receive the letter from Zhang Liao.

At this moment, Ning Quan was preparing to travel to the Western Regions.

Ning Quan prepared a grand trip to the Western Regions this time.

He wanted to use the trip to the Western Regions to make Hulan famous.

To this end, Ning Quan mobilized 500 heavy cavalry, 1,000 attendants and 2,000 auxiliary soldiers.

There was also another caravan traveling with them, which was formed by Ning Quan himself.

The car was loaded with silk, porcelain and other items.

Silk and porcelain were the most popular commodities in the Western Regions.

A trip to the Western Regions can't be in vain, Ning Quan must make some money along the way.

"Report~~~"

Just as Ning Quan was making intensive preparations, two scouts hurried back.

"Your Highness, this is an urgent letter from General Zhang."

One of the scouts handed a letter to Ning Quan.

"Oh, show it to me."

Ning Quan took the letter, opened it and read it.

"General Zhang said that Qinglong Village wants to surrender, but he wants the bandits who killed people to be pardoned. What do you think?"

After reading the letter, Ning Quan said to Zhuge Liang and others.

"Your Highness, I think Your Highness should agree!"

Liu Bowen spoke.

"I second your opinion, Your Highness. Qinglongzhai is different from other bandits. They never rob civilians, and rarely kill when they plunder caravans."

"Also, I heard that Qinglong Village has taken in many poor people."

"I think everyone in Qinglong Village still has good intentions."

Zhuge Liang also spoke.

"Well, in that case, then agree to it."

"While the death penalty can be waived, those who committed crimes alive cannot be forgiven. Those who have taken lives must serve in the army for three years!"

Ning Quan hesitated for a moment and finally spoke.

"Your Highness is wise."

Zhuge Liang and Liu Bowen said in unison.

"Well, then let's send a message to Zhang Liao."

"Let's postpone our trip to the Western Regions for a few days until we've finished with the Qinglong Village matter."

Ning Quan ordered.

"As ordered!"

Everyone shouted in unison.

Two days later, Zhang Liao received a reply from Ning Quan.

Immediately, Zhang Liao met with Cai Sheng and told him Ning Quan's intention.

"Thank you, Your Highness, for not killing us. In this case, the entire Qinglong Village is willing to submit to Your Highness!"

Upon hearing that Ning Quan was spared the death penalty, Cai Sheng burst into tears of gratitude and quickly bowed in submission.