As soon as Qin Xiao said this, the soldiers of the Forbidden Army had very different thoughts.
The Dragon Scale Guards naturally know the name of Long Ruijun.
In the Tang Dynasty, the only soldiers and horses named after "dragon" were the Dragon Scale Forbidden Army and the Dragon Rui Army.
Although the soldiers and horses of the Tang Dynasty are all the soldiers and horses of the saints, in the eyes of the imperial army, the Dragon Scale Guards are the soldiers and horses of the saints' direct lineage. After the appearance of the Long Rui Army, the Tang Dynasty can be regarded as having two direct lineages of the saints.
Although the Dragon Scale Armored Warriors looked down upon Long Ruijun and thought they were just a bunch of rabble, they also understood that if they could be given the word "dragon" by the emperor, Long Ruijun would also have high hopes from the saint.
To put it more bluntly, the sage was full of expectations and highly valued General Qin of Long Rui Army.
If it were anyone else who said these words today, the Forbidden Army soldiers would only think it was nonsense, and no one would believe a word.
But Qin Xiao is different.
Everyone knows that Qin Xiao is the favorite of the sage. Under the guidance of the sage, he has risen through the ranks. His promotion speed is almost unprecedented since the founding of the Tang Dynasty. If this person is not loyal to the sage, how can the sage value him so highly?
Therefore, Qin Xiao's words were already doubted by many people. Coupled with the various abnormalities that occurred in Kyoto, in fact, most of the hundreds of forbidden troops felt that what Qin Xiao said might be true.
If Tantai Xuanye is really a traitor, as the emperor's imperial guards, of course they cannot follow Tantai Xuanye to cause chaos. Otherwise, once Tantai Xuanye fails to usurp power, the imperial guards who follow him will definitely not end well. In this case, it is better to follow the same emperor.
Not only would the direct lineage Long Ruijun not become rebels, but if King Qin succeeded, they would also be able to make great contributions.
Although most people have this idea, there are still a group of people who are quite suspicious of Qin Xiao's words.
After all, Tantai Xuanye was also highly valued by the saint. Without enough trust, how could the saint leave such an important position as the commander of the Forbidden Army in the hands of Tantai Xuanye?
If Tantai Xuanye is not a traitor to the Tang Dynasty as Qin Xiao said, then it would be a bit ridiculous to go to the northeast and join Long Rui's army, abandoning his status as the emperor's imperial guard and becoming a frontier army in a bitter cold land.
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Moreover, if he cannot return to Beijing to resume his duties, not only will he be teased about his qualifications as a guard, but even if he is investigated, his family may be implicated.
There are also some people who have no independent opinions and just think that leaving the prosperous Kyoto and running to the Northeast is something only a fool would do.
Everyone was silent for a while.
"How you decide is up to you." Qin Xiao raised his hand and said: "If you are willing to go to the northeast to join the Long Rui Army, you will naturally be a great contributor after the chaos is quelled. Guangzong Yaozu is not a problem, and I will do my best to take good care of it. If
If you want to return to the capital, you can board the ship and leave now. However, if King Qin's troops come to the capital in the future, you will be the rebels of the Tang Dynasty. I will never be merciful at that time." After a pause, he said calmly: "Of course.
, you may have a third way, which is to return directly to your hometown for self-protection. Many Forbidden Army soldiers died on the island this time. I will have them buried here. Tantai Xuanye is not sure.
Who died in the battle? If you go back to your hometown and hide, maybe he will think that you have died in the battle on this island."
Tu Kuohai came close to Qin Xiao at this time, and whispered in his ear: "General, these people are elites of the Forbidden Army. If we let them leave, they will still be troublesome if they return to Kyoto and become Tantai Xuanye's minions."
Qin Xiao naturally also thought about this. As the most elite soldiers in the Tang Dynasty, although there are only a few hundred at the moment, their return to Kyoto will only strengthen Tantai Xuanye. This is of course something Qin Xiao does not want to see.
result.
Although the Forbidden Army was ultimately defeated in this fight, Qin Xiao also saw the powerful strength of the Forbidden Army.
Faced with the continuous changes, the soldiers of the Forbidden Army did not collapse because of the dangerous situation. Instead, they fought hard with various factions. There were many masters of each faction, but they could not help these Forbidden Army. If Tu Kuohai's sailors hadn't arrived in time to reinforce them, what would have been the outcome?
, it’s really not yet known.
If such an elite team can join the Long Rui Army, it will undoubtedly be even more powerful.
Qin Xiao knew that Ci did not command troops, but at this time he was still waiting for the reply of these forbidden troops. If all these people wanted to return to Kyoto, it would be equivalent to letting the tiger go back to the mountain. In the future, they would fight on the battlefield, and these people would still become his opponents.
Qin Xiao would never be soft-hearted when dealing with enemies.
His gaze was like a knife, and he slowly swept across the Forbidden Army. After a while, someone finally said: "Qin...General Qin, if we want to return to the capital, can you...can you really let us go?"
Qin Xiao just nodded and said nothing.
"Let's go!" Someone waved, and five or six people turned around and walked towards the boat parked on the beach. As soon as these people took the lead, thirty or forty people followed scatteredly, and the others
But they all hesitated, and within a moment, another twenty or thirty people left one after another.
Qin Xiao looked calm, put one hand behind his back, and watched those people leave.
After a dozen more people left, there were still more than 300 people left on the beach.
Tonight, there were 700 Imperial Guards attacking from the north. A big fire burned and burned nearly 200 people. A bloody battle left another 100 people dead or injured, leaving these 400 or so people.
At this moment, seventy or eighty people have left, but only more than three hundred people are left.
"Is there anyone among you who wants to leave?" Qin Xiao asked.
Some of the remaining imperial troops were indeed determined to go to the Northeast and follow the champion general King Qin, but some were still hesitant and wanted to leave, but when they thought about the possibility of becoming rebels after returning to Beijing, their steps were heavy.
Can't move away.
Qin Xiao knew that among the more than 300 people, there must be many who were hesitant, so he finally said: "This general has set up a fire-armored dragon cavalry in the Long Rui Army. They are the most elite cavalry in the Long Rui Army. The treatment is
Excellent. The horses they ride are all real-feathered horses traded from the northern grassland. Once they are incorporated into the Fire Armored Dragon Riders, everyone can get at least a batch of real-feathered horses. The Fire Armored Dragonriders are strictly selected and must be able to ride and shoot well.
Incorporate it. You are the Imperial Guards of the Emperor. If you stay, you are all qualified to be incorporated into the Fire Armored Dragon Cavalry. Japan will take your Fire Armored Dragoon Cavalry to King Qin of Beijing and let you make immortal contributions.
, Guangzong Yaozu, leaving a name in history!"
When the Imperial Guards heard this, many of them showed excitement.
"General, is it really a real feather horse?"
"Can we get a real feather horse?"
"It's absolutely true." Qin Xiao said seriously: "In addition, the salary you enjoy in the Forbidden Army will not be less than a penny. As for your family, you don't have to worry. After being incorporated into the Fire Armored Dragon Cavalry, your
Only this general knows the roster. No one knows your true identity except me. Kyoto Rebellion cannot determine your identity, so your family will be fine. Of course, if you are really worried, I will keep your family a secret
When they get to the Northeast, they will be given housing, and they will also be given farmland and farm tools and cattle, which will definitely make your family have enough food and clothing, and you will have no worries about your future."
Qin Xiao really understood what these soldiers wanted in their hearts.
He knew that only by giving them a promise and effectively solving their worries could he stabilize the hesitant minds of these Forbidden Army soldiers.
Sure enough, as soon as these words were spoken, many soldiers knelt on the ground and said one after another: "We are willing to follow General Qin and King Qin to quell the chaos!"
The soldiers who were originally hesitant finally made up their minds and knelt down one after another.
Those soldiers of the Forbidden Army who were about to board the ship but had not gone far saw the situation here and heard what Qin Xiao said. Many of them turned back. Some people asked Qin Xiao: "General, you.
....Can you really bring our family to the Northeast and arrange them properly?"
"I can make a promise to you here right now." Qin Xiaolang said: "If you want to bring your family to the Northeast, you can report your place of birth and residence in detail, and I will arrange the matter immediately." His eyes swept and he saw
A soldier with a beard on his face waved to the man, and the man immediately came forward, cupped his hands and said: "Little Forbidden Army Secretary Ge Nie, I'd like to pay my respects to the general!"
Qin Xiao knew that Si Ge was the lowest general in the imperial army, and each Si Ge was in charge of thirty imperial guards. He said with a smile: "Nie Laoben, you have acquired this name well. No matter how hard you go, you still have your roots."
As soon as he said this, everyone burst into laughter.
"Come here and tell me your place of origin." Qin Xiao motioned for Nie Laoben to come closer. Nie Laoben came closer and whispered a few words in Qin Xiao's ear. Qin Xiao nodded slightly and said, "It's not too far, I can tell you
I promise, if you can’t see your family within two months, I will give you my life.”
Nie Laoben said in surprise: "I don't dare, but if I can...if I can arrange for my family to go to the Northeast, I will swear to the death to follow General Qin Wang to put down the rebellion!"
"Nie Laoben, do you know how to read?"
"After several years of reading, I know a few words." Nie Laoben said hurriedly.
Qin Xiaodao: "That's good. I'll give you a task now. Do some statistics. If any of these brothers wants to take their family members to the Northeast, ask them to report their place of origin and residence. After registration, hand them over to me."
After thinking for a while, he added: "There were two groups of troops from the south who made a sneak attack, and they were all repelled. You can send people to contact them and tell them that it is up to them to decide whether to stay or go."
Everyone said so.
"This is Commander Tu of the Liaoxi Navy." Qin Xiao pointed at Tu Kuohai and said: "Many of you are injured, help them treat their injuries as soon as possible. If there is a lack of medicinal materials, you can report it to Commander Tu, and I will arrange for someone to give it to you
Deliver medicine." He said to Tu Kuohai, "Commander Tu, I'll leave it to you first so that I can arrange for them."
Tu Kuohai raised his hands and said yes.
Qin Xiao never said thank you to him, but this made Tu Kuohai feel very comfortable, knowing that Qin Xiao regarded the navy as one of his own.
He is the wine general of Taihu Lake and assists King Linghu Xuan of Taihu Lake in handling affairs of Taihu Lake. The tens of thousands of people in Taihu Lake are also managed in an orderly manner. This mere few hundred soldiers of the Forbidden Army can naturally be arranged properly.
Qin Xiao took in hundreds of Forbidden Army soldiers, and felt quite happy. He looked at Yuqing Peak and saw that the spreading fire was smaller than before. Everyone from the various sects and Tianzhai disciples were working together to extinguish the fire on the mountain.
, without any hesitation at that moment, he handed over the imperial army to Tu Kuohai for arrangements, and then went straight to the Tianshi Palace.