Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

"Ruthless? How ruthless?"

Wanyan Aguda was eager to know what good idea Zeng Sheng had come up with this time.

"Does His Majesty know about cutting off one's hair as a substitute for one's head?"

"Cutting off one's hair in place of one's head, I know that, Cao Cao, don't I?"

Wanyan Aguda also had some knowledge of Cao Cao.

"You mean, you want me to follow Cao Cao's example and cut my hair? That's easy."

Wanyan Aguda said, "It's just cutting hair, no problem! This is easy!"

"No, Your Majesty, the practice of shaving one's head in place of one's head works well in the Central Plains, but it might be more difficult here."

Zeng Sheng stated that the practice of shaving one's head in place of one's head was not actually very effective among the Jurchens.

"Then you mean..."

"Your Majesty, I think we need to be even more ruthless. The reason why Cao Cao didn't completely conquer the world in the end, I think, is because he wasn't ruthless enough!"

Zeng Sheng started talking nonsense.

"He could only shave his head as a substitute for his head, so the world he ultimately gained was incomplete."

"You mean... if he had cut off his head back then, he could have conquered the world later?"

Aguda looked at Zeng Sheng, and an unusual light was gathering in his eyes.

"No, no, Your Majesty, you misunderstand. It's not beheading, but at least it can't just be shaving the head."

Zeng Sheng said that shaving his head was no longer enough; he needed something more stimulating.

"Then tell me, what should I do?"

"I think Your Majesty could cut off a piece of your face!"

Zeng Sheng was known for his outrageous and thought-provoking remarks.

"How dare you! What do you mean, Prince Consort?!"

Before Wanyan Aguda could say anything, some guards behind him heard this and immediately drew their swords, pointing them at Zeng Sheng!

Cutting off someone's face? What kind of bizarre method is this?! You, a prince consort, actually dare to plot against the emperor!

"Pfft!"

Upon seeing this scene, Zeng Sheng immediately knelt down before Aguda.

"Your Majesty, I did not mean that!"

"What I mean is that we should use the method of cutting the face instead of shaving the hair. This will boost morale even more!"

"And this cut isn't even a real cut!"

"Not a real incision? Get up and tell me the details."

Wanyan Aguda gestured for the guards to step back, and then let Zeng Sheng continue speaking.

"Yes, Your Majesty, just as I said, shaving one's head in place of one's head is not enough to motivate our soldiers. We Jurchens need to see blood!"

"In that case, let's make a face cut! We don't need to actually cut it. We'll prepare a piece of raw meat with blood on it for the Emperor. He just needs to turn his head when no one is looking, make a cut on the raw meat with a dagger, and then smear the meat on his face to make it look like he's bleeding!"

"Moreover, we can cut the flesh near the temples, and with the hair as a cover, Your Majesty can apply the plaster for a while, and I guarantee no one will be able to tell!"

"Your Majesty, think about it. You even had blood on your face from fighting the Liao people. How could the soldiers below not be filled with fervor?"

After Zeng Sheng stood up, he blurted out all his thoughts in one breath. He was really afraid of being pointed at with weapons by a group of guards again, just like before.

"Hmm...that makes sense."

Wanyan Aguda thought about it and realized that the idea was indeed quite interesting. Cutting the face instead of shaving the hair would definitely be more effective on the Jurchen side.

The downside is that it's very painful, but fortunately, Zeng Sheng said it wasn't a real incision, but rather a fake one. It seems Zeng Sheng was genuinely trying to find a solution for himself.

"Your Majesty, I am not only your subject, but also your son-in-law. I would never harm you!"

"That makes a lot of sense."

Wanyan Aguda gestured to Zeng Sheng to be quiet for a moment, as he needed to think about it.

If it's just a cut at the sideburns, that's not out of the question.

Are you sure this will be effective?

"Your Majesty, in my humble opinion, nothing could be more effective!"

After Zeng Sheng finished his persuasion, he remained silent, waiting for Wanyan Aguda to make a decision.

"Then proceed with the surgery. You handle the details; don't disappoint me."

Wanyan Aguda decided to trust his son-in-law, after all, the fireball last time had been very effective.

Two days later, at Hubu Dagang, the Great Parade Ground.

At this moment, the officers and soldiers of the 120,000-strong Jurchen army, along with some soldiers, were all present, their eyes fixed on a person on the high platform of the training ground!

Their emperor! Wanyan Aguda!

In their eyes, Wanyan Aguda was their god!

"Soldiers!"

Wanyan Aguda stood on the high platform, looking at the dark mass of people below. He calmed himself down and then began his pre-battle mobilization!

It has to be said that Wanyan Aguda is indeed very charismatic; he silenced everyone the moment he opened his mouth!

"Previously, I led everyone in an uprising against Liao! It was because the Liao ruler was incompetent and oppressive to us Jurchens!"

"We did a great job! We successfully established the Great Jin! We broke free from the control of the Liao people! We no longer have to be inferior!"

"This is not my achievement alone! It is the achievement of all of you working together with me!"

As Wanyan Aguda spoke, he waved his arm high in the air!

"Dajin! Dajin! Dajin!..."

The soldiers in the training ground, inspired by Wanyan Aguda's words, began to shout the name of their country, following his actions.

"But! But! But!"

Seeing that the atmosphere had gotten quite lively, Wanyan Aguda suddenly said "but" three times in a row!

"The Liao people have never given up their desire to destroy us! Their wolf lord, Yelü Yanxi, has actually personally led an army of 700,000 to annihilate us and destroy the Great Jin!"

"He wants to continue to make our descendants serve him like cattle and horses, allowing the Liao people to oppress them!"

"Soldiers! I ask you! Do you agree or not!"

"No! No!..."

The anger in the hearts of the Jin soldiers was ignited, and they responded to Wanyan Aguda's words with their voices filled with rage!

"Aren't you afraid?"

Wanyan Aguda continued to ask.

"If you're afraid! You can arrest me and my family and hand them over to the Liao dogs!"

"You want it? If you want it, then come on!"

Wanyan Aguda raised his hands, indicating that they could come!

"Can't!"

"cannot!"

"We swear to defend the Emperor to the death!"

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As expected, his words were met with a chorus of opposition from the drill ground!

"Good! I am fortunate to have you all!"

"Today, I hereby swear that I will live and die with you in this battle! Heaven and Earth bear witness!"

As Wanyan Aguda spoke, he drew his dagger from behind, then turned his head and slashed with his hand!

When he turned his face again, everyone in the training ground was shocked, because Wanyan Aguda had not only cut off the hair near his temples, but also made a cut there!

Now half of his face is covered in blood!

"Soldiers! This time! We must fight to the death! Only then can we turn this danger into safety!"

Wanyan Aguda raised the hand holding the dagger.

"The blood that had to be shed! I shed it for you today! You will not shed any more blood! In this battle! My Great Jin! Will surely win!"

"Victory is certain! Victory is certain! Victory is certain!..."

Aguda's act of cutting off the face boosted the morale of the Jin army to an unprecedented level!

They shouted and vented wildly, wishing they could rush out now, fight ten against one, and wipe out the Liao people!

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PS: Historically, Wanyan Aguda really did cut off Hubudagang's face...