Ming Dynasty: Summoning game players at the beginning

Chapter 74 He is the King of Ideas in the Late Ming Dynasty

The envoy who risked his life to go to the "bandit-occupied area" suppressed his fear and panic and spoke a series of persuasive words before he adapted to the tense atmosphere surrounded by dozens of fierce soldiers.

The envoy looked up at the commander-in-chief sitting in front of him. He was a rough man wearing a Fan Yang hat. His black hair was dotted with white hair at the temples. His thick eyebrows were like two soft hats covering his eyes. His bright eyes seemed to be able to see through people's hearts.

He had a steel knife hanging from his waist, and a small knife was faintly visible next to his military boots that were stepping on the steps.

"Let's put everything else aside. What conditions does the official intend to give us?" Marshal Wang moved his butt and leaned back in his chair.

"Before I discuss the terms, I'd like to ask if the Qihuo Army, as rumored, has multiple commanders, who are replaced after each battle."

"That's right. I, Wang Tutu, am only one of the commanders. Look at the veterans and brave soldiers around you: He Lusi, Zhang Xianzhong, Hong Xiuqing, An Lushan, Huang Chao... They've all served as commanders and commanders. Talking to us is like talking to the entire beggar army."

"I see."

The envoy cursed inwardly, thinking that the Qihuo Army had actually appointed so many generals. He had no idea how the bandits, with their dispersed military power, could be united and reach the current situation.

Suddenly the messenger seemed to think of something. What was the man's name just now?
Zhang/Zhang Xianzhong?
What's your relationship with Zhang Xianzhong, the former bandit leader stationed in Gucheng? There's actually a bandit leader with the same name and surname in this world. It's truly a coincidence that Qiaoqiao's mother opened the door for Qiaoqiao.

However, the envoy did not tell a joke to ease the situation, but repeated the conditions for appeasement given by the governor:

The Qihuo Army was granted the position of deputy general and a one-time reward of 10,000 taels of silver. The Qihuo Army was reorganized into 3,000 people, and the court paid their salaries on time every month.

The Qihuo Army could be stationed in the suburbs of Xinyang City, but they had to assist the court in "correcting" the perverse practice of land distribution and ruthlessly kill a group of treacherous people.

After dealing with the treacherous people, he was allowed to rest for three months and then went to serve under the governor of Henan.

"Why only ten thousand taels of silver? And you want to reorganize it into 3,000 men? How will the remaining 17,000 men of my beggar army survive?" The Huang Dynasty commander suddenly drew his sword and put it on the envoy's neck. "Did you embezzle all our money, food, and military pay?"

"This has nothing to do with me!" The envoy felt wronged. "These are the governor's original words. I have not changed a single word."

"I don't like this offer. I have to make sure the remaining 10,000-plus brothers are settled. How about this: give each of my brothers 30 mu of land, raise the 10,000 taels reward to 30,000 taels, and follow the old border army regulations: each man will receive at least 1 tael and 5 cents per month, or 6 dou of grain..."

"This..." The envoy was a little embarrassed. "Let me go back and report to Governor Chang. He will make the final decision."

"Don't bother. We'll go directly with you to the government army camp and talk to that governor in person."

When these words came out, the envoy was so shocked that his jaw dropped and he could hardly believe his ears.

He even saw Marshal Wang and other marshals stand up, as if they were going to leave the county government office and return with the amnesty team.

The messenger was not sure whether he was hard of hearing, so he asked again, but got the same answer.

Go with you.

If so many generals and officers were packed up and followed north, and Governor Chang ordered them all to be killed, the Qihuo Army would be leaderless and would end up in chaos without even being attacked.

Don’t the commanders consider this issue?

In the past, other bandits who wanted to be recruited had to go through a process of testing, passing messages, and exchanging rewards, which took several months.

Even when Zhang Luo and others surrendered to the premiers of six provinces, they still communicated and negotiated for more than ten days. However, it did not mention that Zhang Xianzhong personally went to Xiong Wencan's camp.

and many more!

The messenger suddenly realized that this must be a test from the bandits.

If he had truly believed such a childish joke, the enemy would have drawn their swords and chopped off his head, and the offer of amnesty would have been null and void. After all, the governor was an official, and the beggars were bandits.

The government troops and the bandits have not yet developed the tacit understanding and political mutual trust that comes from long-term communication, so how could they dare to entrust their lives to each other?

Before even leaving the government office, the messenger turned around and stopped the generals. "Generals, there's no need to test me. Although I'm not very talented, I know no one would disregard their own lives. Trust me, I'll convey your request to the governor."

"Why don't you let me follow you? Am I not a human being? Fine! I'll show you what sincerity in recruiting is!"

Wang Tutu immediately drew his sword and put it on his neck. In front of the messenger, he pulled it hard. With a puff, blood gushed out of his carotid artery like a fountain.

When the warm blood sprayed on his face, the messenger felt a chill entering his body, and the heat trapped in his body seemed to open a floodgate and instantly poured out through his pores.

"Ahhh!" The messenger, who was stunned for a moment, screamed, causing the players in charge of guarding around to gather around.

"This has nothing to do with me! He drew his sword and committed suicide."

The envoy was almost on the verge of tears. The beggar bandits not only appointed many generals, but also went crazy and committed suicide by sword on the spot. Are all of you beggar bandits crazy?
When the players who rushed over saw that it was Wang Tutu lying on the ground, they all looked as if they were not surprised at all, thinking, "It turns out he is dead."

"Is this sincerity enough to take us to see your governor? If not, I'll come too!"

"No!"

The messenger's voice of obstruction was still a step too late. Huang Chao drew out his knife and stabbed it hard into Wu Jia's chest. In just a moment, he fell to the ground and died.

"Me too!" An Lushan pretended to draw his knife and stab himself.

"I promise! I promise you! Don't kill, don't kill, don't commit suicide again!"

The messenger quickly held the general's arm. He suspected that if he did not agree to the request, the other generals here would kill him.

When Marshal Wang died earlier, the troops who swarmed over him did not do anything to him.

But if all the generals and officers committed suicide, and he was the only one standing alive among the dead, no one would believe that he didn't kill anyone, even if he defended himself by saying that he was a weak scholar who couldn't even tie a chicken.

Upon hearing the reply that they would set off together, An Lushan sheathed his sword, showing an excited expression that should have been there long ago, completely ignoring the corpses of the two generals lying on the ground.

Aren’t you going to collect the body of your Marshal?

Are we just rushing to Runing to seek amnesty?

What if the governor is in a bad mood and you say something wrong, won’t everything be over?

The envoy's doubts were not answered because the commanders packed their luggage very quickly and before the envoy could finish his meal, he was pushed onto a carriage by a group of energetic people.

The clerks accompanying the amnesty team were also pulled out of the county government office by the Beggar Army, with all the flags and ceremonial guards. The generals of the Beggar Army paid more attention to details than even old women.

"Time is money, let's leave for Runing City immediately!"

The marshals and their bodyguards totaled fifty people, all of them were fat and strong men. They even forcibly "requisitioned" the carriages of the recruitment team. Several grown men squeezed into one carriage, and I didn't know what the fun was.

In one of the carriages, several marshals sat opposite each other, looking at each other, and each saw a hint of evil smile and evil in each other's eyes, and the wooden box beside them contained the "gifts" of the two dead marshals.

"The first step of the plan has been achieved."

(End of this chapter)