In the past few days, these people, who were originally driven as serfs and faced the earth with their backs to the sky all day long, have learned a lot.
They witnessed the powerful and powerful villagers who sat on top of them being beheaded one after another, and many of their heads were hung on poles outside the camp gate.
There were at first a dozen poles, but now there are nearly a hundred, stretching far along the road under Tunpu in Haicang Town. According to the wishes of the Jiedushi, windproof oil lamps were hung on those poles for use at night.
Lighting. As a result, every night, those gradually shriveled heads seemed to be shining with light.
The subordinates of the local tycoons, those extremely ferocious private soldiers, were all murderous without batting an eyelid. But in front of those powerful soldiers from the northern Xinjiang, they collapsed at the first touch and had no power to fight back.
In the past few days, the people have been living in the camp, with food and water. They just need to wait peacefully for the distribution of land and the signing of contracts with the soldiers who protect their families. After those private soldiers were captured, except for a small number, they were integrated into the army.
Among them, most of them were driven to build cities and fortresses and lived a miserable life.
What's even more ruthless is that the warriors in Northern Xinjiang are not only like this to the local powerful, but also to the Jurchens. In the past few days, at least four Muke have been uprooted from the land they control by Jiedushi.
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And several of the close stewards of Meng'an in Ye County were killed one after another after the people complained of blood feud. What a noble master they were! But the way they cried for mercy in front of the Northern Xinjiang warriors turned out to be the same as those of them.
The common people are no different.
Obviously, all those warriors in northern Xinjiang are ruthless. On the ground in Laizhou, if the Mongols don't come, no one will be their opponent.
In the past few days, many common people and the warriors who sheltered their families have become familiar with each other. They learned from the warriors that the leader of the soldiers in Northern Xinjiang, the young man in front of them, had fought fiercely with the Mongols and was rampant in the capital of the Kingdom of Jin not long ago.
A ruthless character! I heard that he can kill thousands of enemies with just one person!
But now... what are we doing?
Why were they gathering in front of Jiedushi with such a whimpering voice as if they were dizzy?
Now Jiedushi asked us why we came, how should we answer?
Are you asking, is it true that I heard that the Mongols are more powerful than you? If you want to escape, please tell me early so that everyone can take the first step?
Is this kind of question allowed to be asked in public? There is no need to distinguish between superior and inferior? Isn’t this seeking death?
This will definitely offend Jiedushi, right?
People's courage is very strange. These people were so high-spirited just now, but now they suddenly shrank.
Guo Ning asked twice in succession. After a while, an old man whispered: "Following Guo Jiedu, you can have a way of survival, right? The Mongols are coming, can Guo Jiedu... be able to help?"
An explanation?"
Guo Ning took a deep breath, and when he wanted to speak, he fell silent immediately.
The people waited patiently.
In the camp, several officers were a little surprised when they saw this situation. Some wanted to go out to inquire, so Chu Cai shook his head and asked everyone to calm down.
The scene at this moment was naturally brought about by Guo Ning. Last night, he also specially asked Yiji Chucai to write a very sonorous and powerful manifesto, just waiting to be used in this scene. Those words and promises
Throwing it out will definitely stir up people's blood and make them all willing to die for Guo Ning.
But at this time, he suddenly didn't want to read it accordingly.
The common people in front of them were not sure about the future, so they pinned their hopes on the newly arrived Jiedu envoys. Just like in the early years at Wushabao in Changzhou, when the army retreated, many soldiers faced the overwhelming Mongolian army and pinned their hopes on them.
On Guo Ning.
At that time, Guo Ning did not offer any benefits to seduce him. He just charged forward and retreated in every battle, so he naturally gained trust.
Nowadays, Guo Ning's status is far higher than that at that time. He no longer just kills Han people, he increasingly uses various means to deal with various complex situations. And ordinary people, soldiers, have gradually become tools in his hands.
Just as many of the people in front of him wanted to survive, Guo Ning wanted them to become a reserve source of troops and human shields on the battlefield, so he needed incitement and inducements.
This is inevitable. Those who hold high positions must have such a hard-hearted heart.
But Guo Ning also felt that while inciting and tempting, he might as well be a little more candid.
The common people are cunning. Even if they exchange favors for loyalty for a while, God knows if they are reliable? It is better to speak openly and force these common people to think clearly!
So he said: "The Mongols are very scary. If they really want to kill Laizhou, many people will inevitably die. So, I don't know if you will survive if you follow me, and I have no promises for you."
No one expected that he would actually say this.
Around Guo Ning, both soldiers and civilians looked at each other in confusion. Many people in the back heard what the people in the front row said, and immediately started an uproar. Some people left angrily, while others pushed forward from the back, wanting to say something to Guo Ning.
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Guo Ning raised his voice slightly: "Myself and the troops I led once fought with the Mongols in northern Xinjiang. At that time, there were hundreds of thousands of troops in northern Xinjiang. After several years of fierce fighting, we were the only ones left who had slipped through the net.
Fish. The reason why many soldiers were able to survive under the butcher's knife was due to the protection of each other, but first of all, it was because of themselves."
Guo Ning pointed to the soldiers on guard in the direction of the camp: "It's because they themselves are heroes who dare to fight to the death with swords against powerful enemies! Many of them are willing to die in order to fight for a way for their companions to survive. They dare to
They risk their lives so that they have a chance to survive! And those who are only thinking about their way out but counting on others all the time are already dead, absolutely dead!"
He leaned down and looked at the bewildered people: "As the military governor of Dinghai, I have the responsibility to govern the place. Therefore, I naturally hope that you will live. I gave you the land just to see that you are safe and sound."
Farm the land steadily and harvest safely. But... now that the Mongolian army has arrived in Jinan, you are all panicked and come to ask me? But I have a question that I want to ask you too!"
"What do you want to ask Master Jiedu?"
"Do you want to die or live?"
Guo Ning pulled the horse's head, walked around in the crowd, and shouted loudly: "If you want to die, you can die at any time as soon as the Mongolian army arrives. If you want to live, think again, for your own survival, for your family, and for your tribe."
What are you willing to do to survive? Do you have the courage? Are you determined? If the Mongolian army comes, of course there will be a war! I want to recruit people, recruit people, and ask people to fight with their lives on the battlefield! Can you compete with others?
Do you want to fight? Are you willing to risk your own life and obey orders?"
Guo Ning was sitting high on his horse and was not friendly at all. His tone was very cold, and when he talked about the dangers of the battlefield, he did not hide it at all. Every word he spoke was death.
This ferocious appearance is completely different from the extravagant gestures of those powerful men when they instigated the army, but for some reason, it makes people feel believable.
It is said that Guo Jiedu was an evil tiger who killed many people. Isn't that what an evil tiger should be like?
If he speaks in a nice and angry manner, then that’s false!
The people looked at each other, some whispered something, and some moved their feet hesitantly, but they could never take a step forward.
After a while, someone in the crowd asked timidly: "So, can Guo Jiedu win the battle? After the battle is won, those lands will be distributed according to the books... My children are also on the books.
Even if I die, my children will still have land, right?"
Guo Ning scolded: "Nonsense!"
The speaker was so frightened by Guo Ning's roar that he trembled twice.
Then he heard Guo Ning yelling angrily: "If the Mongolian army comes, I, Guo, will naturally lead the troops to kill the enemy. If you have merit, I will recruit you from the military and make you an official! If you die in battle, double the land will be given to you, and I will give you another reward
Generous pensions will ensure that your family will have food and clothing, and your children will grow up safely! These things will be issued by the Jiedushi Mansion in a short while! Those who are literate can read it for themselves, and those who are illiterate, find someone to read it to you! If you don't believe me, Guo Ning, immediately
Get lost!"
The person who asked the question made up his mind, and the crowd came out, knelt down and kowtowed: "Then, I promise Gou'er to follow the Jiedu Envoy and fight in a battle!"
After all, there are many brave men in Shandong. With one leader, there will be three, five, or even dozens or hundreds. Before long, many people on both sides of the road were kneeling, and everyone said: "Mongols