The people suddenly became quiet.
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 a dozen poles at first, but now there are nearly a hundred poles, stretching far along the road under Tunbao in Haicang Town. According to Jiedushi's wishes, windproof oil lamps were hung on those poles for night lighting. As a result, every night, those gradually shriveled heads seemed to be shining.
The subordinates of the local tycoons, those extremely ferocious private soldiers, kill without blinking an eye. 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 were living in the camp, with food and drinking water. They just waited calmly for the distribution of land and the signing of contracts with the soldiers who protected their families. After those private soldiers were captured, except for a few who were integrated into the army, most of them were driven to build cities and fortresses, and their lives were miserable.
What's even more ruthless is that the warriors in Northern Xinjiang are not only doing this to the local powerful, but also to the Jurchens. In the past few days, at least four Muke were uprooted from the land they controlled by Jiedushi.
Several of the close supervisors in Ye County, Mr. Meng'an, were all killed after the people complained of blood feuds. What a noble man that is! But the way they cried for mercy in front of the Northern Xinjiang warriors turned out to be no different from the common people.
Obviously, all those warriors in Northern Xinjiang are ruthless people. On the ground in Laizhou, if the Mongols did not come, no one would be their opponent.
In the past few days, many common people and the warriors who sheltered their own families have become familiar with each other. They learned from the warriors that the leader of the northern Xinjiang soldiers, the young man in front of them, had fought fiercely with the Mongols and was rampant in the capital of the Jin Kingdom 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 in a daze?
Now Jiedushi asked us why we came, how should we answer?
Just ask, I heard that the Mongols are more powerful than you, is it true? If you want to run away, please tell me early so that everyone can take the first step?
Can this be asked openly? No need to distinguish between superior and inferior? Isn't this seeking death?
This will definitely anger Jiedushi, right?
People's courage is very strange. These people were so high-spirited just now, but now they suddenly cowered.
Guo Ning asked twice in succession. After a while, an old man whispered: "If you follow Guo Jiedu, you can have a way to survive, right? The Mongols are coming. Can Guo Jiedu... give you an explanation?"
Guo Ning took a deep breath, and when he wanted to speak, he fell silent.
The people waited patiently.
In the camp, several officers were a little surprised when they saw this situation. Some people wanted to go out to inquire, but Yi La Chucai shook his head and asked everyone to calm down.
The scene at this moment was naturally caused by Guo Ning. Last night, he specially asked Yi La Chucai to write a very sonorous and powerful manifesto, just waiting to be used in this scene. Those words and promises are sure to 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 people in front of them were not sure about the future, so they placed their hopes on the newly arrived Jiedushi. 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 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 is no longer just killing Han, he is increasingly using various means to deal with various complex situations. And ordinary people and soldiers gradually became 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 in high positions cannot but have such a hard-hearted heart.
But Guo Ning also felt that while inciting and tempting, he might as well be a little more honest.
The common people are as cunning as the common people. Even if they exchange favors for loyalty for a while, God knows if they are reliable? It's better to speak out and force these 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 to you."
No one expected that he would say this.
Around Guo Ning, both the soldiers and the people looked at each other in shock. Many people in the back immediately started an uproar when they heard what the people in the front row said. Some people immediately left angrily, while others pushed forward from behind, wanting to say something to Guo Ning.
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 because of each other's cover, 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 fight with their lives, so they have a chance to survive! And those people who are only thinking about survival but counting on others all day long are already dead, completely 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." Plant 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?"
"You want to die or you want to live!"
Guo Ning turned over 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 fight for their lives on the battlefield! Can you compete with others? Do you want to fight? Are you willing to risk your life and obey orders?"
Guo Ning sits high on his horse and is not friendly at all. His tone was very cold, and he didn't hide it at all when he talked about the dangers of the battlefield. He spoke of death when he spoke.
This ferocious appearance is completely different from the extravagant gestures of those powerful men when they instigated an army, but for some reason, it makes people feel believable.
Everyone said that Guo Jiedu was a vicious 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 take your military status and make you an official! If you die in battle, the land will be doubled, 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 matters will be issued by the Jiedushi Mansion in a short while! Read it yourself if you are literate, and find someone to read it to you if you are illiterate! If you don't believe me, Guo Ning, immediately Get out!"
The person who asked the question made up his mind, and more and more people 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 a leader, there were three, five, or even dozens or hundreds. Before long, many people knelt on both sides of the road, and everyone said: "Come as soon as the Mongols come! Let's follow the Jiedushi and fight." battle!"
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