Guze was indeed very cooperative. He summoned all the wealthy people of Gubo Township that night to comfort the frightened residents in the village, so that the crisis-ridden night passed safely without any other accidents. This made Zhao Tuo breathe a sigh of relief.
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At the same time, Zhao Tuo also carefully sealed the written bamboo slips and handed them to Shejian.
"Be careful on the road. If something unexpected happens, you should put your own safety first."
"I know, don't worry."
Shejian sat on the horse provided by the Gu family, carefully packed the bamboo slips, raised his hands to Zhao Tuo, and rode away.
The Qin Code states that if you want to ask for instructions, you must do so in writing, and you cannot just ask for instructions verbally.
Therefore, Zhao Tuo wrote a letter carefully, hoping to get the desired result.
After Shejian left, Zhao Tuo also gathered his soldiers and patrolled the countryside to prevent possible accidents.
In this way, in the evening, Shejian came back and brought Zhuoyi Office's approval on the matter.
"The Gu family can be forgiven, but comfort is the best."
A few simple words made Zhao Tuo completely relieved. He didn't know whether the person responsible for handling this matter was the general Li Xin, but this reply was definitely the most suitable for the current situation.
As long as the Gu family is pardoned, there will be no chaos in Gubo Township, which is definitely a good thing for the overall situation.
"Many villages and towns rebelled."
Shejian whispered in Zhao Tuo's ear.
It turned out that on the way to deliver the letter, he encountered many messengers from other villages and towns rushing back to ask for help.
Although Zhuoyi ordered Kaicheng to surrender and allowed the Qin army to take Zhuoyi, a large city in the hinterland of Dukang, without bloodshed, the situation in the surrounding villages and towns was different.
There were many local tycoons like Gu Ze who came to the Qin State for the sake of preserving their clan. But there were also many powerful nobles who were loyal to the State of Yan. In addition, there were light knights in various towns who gathered to make trouble, which caused unrest.
Less bloodshed and conflict.
Moreover, some Qin army commanders were rough in style and did not know how to appease. They showed arrogance in some villages that had obviously surrendered, and used the Yan people as if they were slaves. This led to some Yan people who had already defected to the Qin country.
He rose up to resist again, called on the villagers, and drove away the Qin army.
What's more, some people have the idea of black butts. In order to earn military merit and be promoted to a noble title, they privately provoke disputes and kill people and behead them.
With requests for reinforcements and the siege of villages and towns everywhere, Zhao Tuo's request for appeasement was particularly conspicuous, and he immediately received a reply of approval.
After all, the Qin army in Zhuoyi City was just a rising army. The vanguard force had limited strength. Facing the towns that were rebelling everywhere, they were already very busy. If they could pacify the next town without using any troops, it would be considered a credit.
"Captain Zhao Tuo, you did a great job this time."
Two military judges followed Shejian. They praised Zhao Tuo and immediately got to work.
One person was responsible for questioning the soldiers, prisoners, and local tycoons of the Gu clan to confirm whether the situation reported by Zhao Tuo was true.
The other person went to inspect the heads and record the achievements and casualties of the Qin army.
These military judges all came from academia, were able to read and write, and received specialized legal education. They wrote the data and information they obtained on wooden boards in a precise manner.
This is the rigidity of the Qin people. Everything must be checked repeatedly, the data and evidence are counted, all doubtful points are reviewed, and only after they are confirmed to be correct can they be reported.
What Zhao Tuo said was basically true, and there was no doubt in the witnesses and physical evidence. After confirming that there were no problems, a smile appeared on the tense faces of the two military judges.
"Very good, we will definitely report it to the superiors and verify the merits. I think in a few days, the Xintun princes will receive corresponding rewards."
"Thank you both. I have another question, how will the prisoners be punished?" Zhao Tuo asked in a deep voice.
The two military judges looked at each other, and one of them said: "Several people who participated in the attack will be sent to the military camp and beheaded in public. As for the escaped Le Ren, he will be spared death and will be tattooed as the Dan of the City."
Zhao Tuo nodded and was speechless.
Gao Jianli will not die, but he will have his face tattooed and become a prisoner in the construction project.
After the military judge left, everyone in the village was very happy. After all, after passing the military judge's inspection, the review at the camp was just a formality. The thirty people stationed at the north gate could all upgrade their titles. Anyone could do it.
I'm so happy, especially because my black buttocks are carrying the wind when I walk, and my eyes are always looking towards the sky.
After this incident, everyone in the village was convinced by Zhao Tuo, the small village leader. If he had not been quick in thinking and arranged defensive measures in advance, let alone decapitation, many people would have died in Song Yi's night attack.
In addition to the soldiers of Qin, the Gu clan was also very grateful to Zhao Tuo. Song Yi Guxin's incident did not involve the entire Gu clan, and they could still maintain their position of power in Gubo Township without being affected.
Of course, there is no punishment at all.
In addition to the thousands of stones of food and grass and the one hundred thousand yuan that Gu Ze had promised before, they also had to pay a fine based on the price of one piece of armor per head. Calculated, more than thirty pieces of armor are worth tens of thousands of dollars, but with Gu's financial resources
He said it can still be paid.
Gubo Township settled down, Xintun and others' garrison mission passed peacefully, and no other accidents occurred.
A few days later, the Yan army led by General Wang Jian arrived at Zhuoyi, indicating that the garrison mission of Zhao Tuo and others was officially over.
Specially trained Qin officials went to various townships to carry out handovers. They were all officials transferred from Zhao's hometown. They had experience and most of them had been trained in the Yan language. They were far better at managing townships than soldiers like Zhao Tuo.
The soldiers went smoothly, and under their comfort and the intimidation of Wang Jian's army, the nearby towns and cities would soon settle down.
When leaving, Gu Ze personally sent Zhao Tuo out of his hometown.
"Zhao Jun, I have to thank you for this matter. You will always be a guest of my Gu family. If you need anything in the future, please feel free to ask."
Zhao Tuo also returned the greeting and said: "The elders are serious. We are able to complete the task this time, thanks to the cooperation of your Gu family. It is not the credit of Zhao Tuo alone."
The two looked at each other and smiled.
Looking at Qin Jun's retreating figure.
Gu Ze murmured: "This son has a sharp mind, knows the general situation, and understands the situation. One day he will be like the great roc of the North Sea, soaring ninety thousand miles away. I, the Gu family, have a good relationship with him, and maybe we can find another way out in the future."
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Complete the handover and return to Zhuoyi.
Zhao Tuo first discovered a large military camp outside the city, with men and horses neighing and the sound loud and powerful.
Wang Jian gathered a hundred thousand troops here, preparing to destroy Yan in one fell swoop.
But what awaits everyone in Xintun is not a new military order.
It is a document conferring a new title.
In the night attack in Gubo Township, Xintun beheaded and captured a total of thirty-five people, which exceeded the standard of a hundred generals for a military commander.
According to Qin law, the commander of the village, Zhao Tuo, could be promoted to one level of nobility.
Fourth level knighthood.
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"Qin Lu Nei Shi Za Za": If you have something to ask for, you must write it in writing, do not ask for it verbally, and do not ask for it (restraint).