At the beginning, I gave up my military power with a cup of wine, and I ascended the throne

Chapter 28 Winning over the people
"How many casualties?"

Xiao Han asked.

Lu Ju said: "Two hundred and eighty-five people were killed in the battle, one hundred and ninety were seriously injured, and two hundred and seven were slightly injured."

"It was mainly because we caught the Ruoqiang tribe by surprise, so the casualties were minimal."

"Da Yue'er, bring me the map."

Xiao Han waved his hand.

"it is good."

He pointed at several other tribes on the map and said in a deep voice, "After destroying the Ruoqiang tribe, all other tribes within a radius of several hundred miles should retreat and strengthen their vigilance."

"It won't be so easy to launch another surprise attack."

"It seems that he was subdued."

Lu Ju said: "If the troops were not limited, after destroying the Ruoqiang tribe, we would directly move to the grasslands and destroy all these tribes in half a month."

"Not in a hurry."

Xiao Han shook his head: "We have to eat one mouthful at a time and walk one step at a time. In half a month or so, the grain harvest in each county will be almost complete, and we can start recruiting soldiers."

"With the battle at Longshan, we won't have to worry about not being able to recruit people when the time comes."

"A letter came from Jizhou the day before yesterday, saying that the horses and armor of five thousand cavalrymen are on the way, as well as 100,000 shi of grain and fodder."

Xiao Han raised his eyebrows: "After the beginning of next spring, there will be plenty of battles to fight."

"General, why don't you wait until the grass and trees turn yellow and then set fire to the grassland?"

Lu Ju said: "Let's set fire to the place thousands of miles away."

“Not this year.”

Xiao Han shook his head: "We don't have the strength to eat up all the tribes in one go. If we burn the grassland, they won't be able to survive and will fight us to the death."

"Once the troops are well trained, we will occupy an inch of land by burning it."

"Then we will force them to confront us head-on, defeat them in one fell swoop, and incorporate the Qianli Grassland into Xiliang's territory."

It has to be said that even a big devil like Dayue'er couldn't help but feel his scalp tingling after hearing Xiao Han say such words lightly.

This is to completely eradicate all the mixed Hu tribes and not give them even a little living space.

"Let's act according to the original plan. We will rely on the three cities of Wuyang to defend, send out scouts a hundred miles away, and closely monitor each tribe. If they don't come, we won't move."

"promise."

……

The seven-day period passed in a flash.

On this day, the weather was fine and the Caishikou in Xiliang City was crowded with people.

On the execution platform, Helianbol and seven tribal leaders were tied to wooden stakes, with rags stuffed in their mouths, and their hands and feet unable to move.

Their eyes were wide open, their faces were pale, and they kept struggling.

Xiao Han sat high on the execution platform.

Pan Yuanshao stood up and read the official document: "The criminal Helian Bor and the leaders of the seven tribes did not respect the teachings of the Celestial Empire and ignored the laws of the country. They were truly barbarians and repeatedly led their troops into Xiliang, plundering the people and stealing food and grass."

"The crime is extremely serious and the evidence is irrefutable. The sentence is death by slicing and the execution will be carried out immediately."

Xiao Han took out the command arrow in front of him with an expressionless face and threw it in front of Helian Bol.

Eight ferocious executioners came on stage.

The execution by flaying began.

Accompanied by the low and painful cries, the onlookers only felt relieved.

It took a whole day and night for Helianbol to finally die.

Xiao Han also sat there for a day and a night.

After the execution was completed, he slowly stepped onto the execution platform.

The bustling crowd suddenly quieted down, and all the fiery gazes were focused on him.

"Thank you, Lord Governor."

The white-haired old man knelt on the ground, tears streaming down his face: "My son and daughter-in-law died at the hands of these beasts."

"If it weren't for you, sir, I would never be able to avenge this blood feud in my lifetime."

"Thank you, sir, for avenging our blood feud."

More and more people knelt down. All the people in Xiliang had hatred against the Zaohu.

"Everyone get up."

Xiao Han spoke, his voice was not loud, but it was very clear to their ears.

"Since I have taken the position of the governor of Xiliang, I will never allow the barbarian cavalry to set foot in my Xiliang territory again."

Xiao Han shouted: "We have countless good men in Xiliang. How can we let those grassland tribes plunder and kill us?" "The battle in Longshan is just the beginning. The Ruoqiang tribe is nothing."

"Do you dare to follow me and let the grassland tribes see the blood of the men of Xiliang?"

"Let those barbarians who refuse to obey the king know how sharp my dry sword is."

"Sir, I would like to join the army and kill the enemy to serve my country."

A thin man stood up.

"I am also willing to join the army, please allow me to do so."

More and more people stood up, each of them speaking passionately. Among them were even white-haired old men and children half the height of a man.

"If you want to join the army, wait for the recruitment document issued by the governor's office."

"It will be distributed to all counties and towns soon."

It is conceivable that after this public execution, there would be countless people in Xiliang joining the army.

Xiliang is bitterly cold.

But the people of Xiliang are hard-working, brave and good at fighting, and skilled in riding and shooting.

The people there are even more fierce than those in Yuyang.

And now.

The hearts of the people of Xiliang are on Xiao Han, the new governor.

Throughout history, he who wins the hearts of the people will rule the world.

This is absolutely not an empty statement.

"Today, I have another law to promulgate."

Xiao Han pressed his hands down, and everyone fell silent.

"Pan Fucheng, please read the law."

Xiao Han returned to his seat, and Pan Yuanshao stood up, opened a roll of official documents in his hand, and said solemnly: "Kill one and kill ten."

"as follows:"

"If a Hu person kills one Xiliang citizen, ten Hu people will be killed."

"If the Hu people rob the Xiliang people of one bushel, then I will rob the Hu people of ten bushels."

"If the Hu people rob one animal from the people of Xiliang, then they will rob ten animals from the Hu people."

"If the Hu people burn one house of Xiliang civilians, then ten houses of the Hu people will be burned."

"If the Hu people kill ten Xiliang civilians, then kill a hundred Hu people."

"If the Hu people kill a hundred people from Xiliang, then ten thousand Hu people will be killed."

Every sentence of the law was like a big hand grasping everyone's heart. The people standing in front of Caishikou didn't even dare to breathe.

They are excited.

They are excited.

They want to yell to vent the depression in their hearts.

But at this time.

Everyone chose to remain silent.

But their eyes became redder and redder, and the depths of their eyes became brighter and brighter.

for a long time.

Pan Yuanshao finished reading the law and said in a loud voice: "This is an order to kill one and kill ten. It is stamped with the governor's seal and will be implemented in Xiliang from today onwards."

"From now on, any crimes committed by the Hu people, whether they are people, livestock, food, houses, gold or silver, can be reported to the government."

"The Xiliang Iron Cavalry will demand tenfold return from the Hu people."

"Gold for gold, silver for silver, grain for grain, livestock for livestock, life for life."

"This order will be sent to every county, town and village tomorrow."

Pan Yuanshao closed the law and said, "Do you have any questions?"

"No."

"Your Excellency is the savior of the people of Xiliang."

The order to kill ten not only shocked the entire Xiliang, but also made many surrounding Hu tribes terrified.

They had no doubt whether Xiao Han would do as the law required.

Because that guy is actually a butcher, a madman, and a murderer.

(End of this chapter)