Security needs are the first priority for all rebel leaders. As long as they can enhance their sense of security, it is not a big problem even if they are allowed to act like cows and horses, not to mention causing them to involuntarily turn against their peers.
Although the tone of Li Xiao's words made them unhappy, they firmly welcomed the things in Li Xiao's words that could enhance their sense of security.
Of course, this is just the beginning, because Li Xiao hasn't finished speaking yet.
He glanced at the group of thugs and said proudly: "Of course, we also know that your abilities are quite limited. If you go to the battlefield so stupidly, it will probably take ten thousand years to quell this rebellion!"
He emphasized with emphasis: "So, we will help you reorganize your troops and eliminate the old, weak, sick, disabled and other unqualified personnel. Then we will send consultants to train you and give you a certain degree of armed force so that you can have the most basic skills as soon as possible."
fighting ability!"
This statement also contains a lot of information, which is both good and bad for the rebel leaders. The good news is that they can obtain weapons and equipment, which will greatly improve their strength, and according to Li Xiao, these weapons and equipment do not cost money.
, who doesn’t like free benefits?
But what worries me is reorganization. How exactly will it be done? Will it be under the guise of reorganization to weaken their strength?
And they also said that they would dispatch consultants. Are these consultants really just responsible for training? Will they compete with them for actual control of the troops?
These questions are very important, and someone asked them immediately.
Li Xiao had already anticipated the thoughts of this group of people, and he replied unhurriedly: "Reorganization is imperative! We will not raise waste. If your people can't play their role, then why bother to provide money and guns?
Give you food? And you people have already seriously violated the law. It stands to reason that everyone will be hanged. Now that the net is open to give you a chance to make meritorious service, it is already a great gift. If you don't accept the adaptation, you refuse to repent and you are going against the empire.
If we resist, we must resolutely eliminate them!"
Li Xiao's murderous words have no intention of bargaining. He is well aware of the uncertainty of this group of people. Being gentle will only make them think you are easy to bully, and they will naturally attack you, so you must be ruthless as soon as you come up.
Hands on, good rules let them know who means what.
"I can even tell you very straightforwardly that your enthusiasm and performance in accepting reorganization and assisting the imperial army in countering the rebellion are directly related to your future. If you perform well, you will naturally forget the blame and get rewards. The better the performance, the greater the reward.
, it is even possible to obtain a title of nobility and become a master!"
For a moment, the leaders of the rebel army were breathing heavily. For these idiots, the title of nobility means that their lives have been completely reshaped. In the future, they may also have their own fields and enjoy the food and drink like the gentlemen. This is simply unimaginable.
I dare not think about it!
Of course, if you are tempted, you will be tempted, but most people think that the possibility of this is too small, and it may be a bait to deceive them! In the end, they work hard and get nothing.
Li Xiao saw through their hearts at a glance and said slowly: "Don't think this is a painting. I can tell you right now that it is completely possible. For example..."
As he spoke, he pointed to the long-legged Sergei next to him who looked like a traitor and said: "For example, Sergey Vasilev, who you are familiar with, according to the order of His Majesty the Tsar, in view of his active cooperation in countering the rebellion, assisted the empire in arresting important people.
The wanted criminal leader Shalakov, in recognition of his merits, has been awarded the rank of lieutenant colonel and the title of knight in the uprising brave army. Next, he will go to Gomel to hold relevant ceremonies!"
Well, this news is so exciting that not to mention all the rebel leaders and long-legged Sergei himself were dumbfounded.
Because Li Xiao never told him the news, happiness came so suddenly and he was really caught off guard!
His breathing became rapid for a moment, and he stared at Li Xiao in disbelief with his eyes wide open, as if asking: "Is this true?"
Of course it is true, because this is Li Xiao's suggestion, which is to buy horse bones with a thousand dollars. As long as you have the example of long-legged Sergey, I believe that no matter you think about the future.
Since surrendering can make you rise to the top, why are you still working so hard?
It can be said that since Li Xiao announced the explosive news, Chernihiv's peaceful recovery has become a foregone conclusion. Who doesn't want to become a master like long-legged Sergei? They all want to kill them! Even if it means risking their lives.
It’s worth it to get this title!
Soon, this group of people chose to surrender without hesitation. What was there to hesitate about?
"His Majesty really promised to confer titles on those Sergei and make him nobles?" Sobolev asked with doubts.
Li Xiao smiled slightly, and when there were no outsiders around, he replied: "Of course not. How could your Majesty canonize a rebel as a noble?"
Sobolev was shocked: "But you just said..."
Li Xiao explained with a smile: "Peter Mikhailovich, sometimes you handle urgent matters flexibly. What is the most important thing for us? It is to regain Chernihiv. As long as this can be achieved quickly,
For one purpose, any means are allowed..."
After a pause, he continued: "What's more, I didn't deceive them, but they had a misunderstanding about the title of nobility. According to imperial law, receiving any first-level medal will gain the power of an imperial noble. According to Sergey the Long-Leggs,
For his meritorious service, Count Milyutin has decided to award him the Order of Anna, Level 4, and naturally he will automatically become a knight and enjoy the power of the nobility."
Sobolev was stunned, because this operation was so ridiculous. Yes, the laws of the empire did have this rule, but it was a bit ridiculous to become a so-called noble. What's more, the law was revised after 1826
, unless you obtain the first-level medal, you can obtain the power of a hereditary imperial noble, which means that this knighthood can be passed down from family to family.
As for other recipients of medals other than first-class, they can only enjoy the rights of non-hereditary nobles, that is, only you have this qualification, and it has nothing to do with your descendants.
What's even more damning is that in addition to recipients of the Order of St. George or recipients of gold weapons, recipients of other medals have to pay a sum of money to the state, which is mainly used to provide living expenses to poor recipients of the medal.
In other words, the noble title of Sergey the Long-Leggs is not just a fictitious title. Not only is the title not hereditary, but he also has to pay a sum of money to the country. No matter how you look at it, he looks like someone who has been taken advantage of!