The hot and humid prison made people feel very suffocated and uncomfortable.
The walls of the cell were eroded by moisture, covered with mold spots and water stains, and emitted an unbearable pungent smell. Even during the day, sunlight hardly penetrates the small windows of the cell, making the cell look eerie and dark.
However, the harsh environment did not affect You Chu at all. When Jiang Tuo arrived, You Chu was lying on the thatch and sleeping soundly.
Jiang Tuo looked at him and saw that he was short in stature and had dark skin. In this era where people are judged by their appearance, he looked very mediocre.
"Are you You Chu?"
Jiang Tuo asked calmly.
Hearing the sound, You Chu turned over. When he saw someone coming, he sat up sideways, frowned and asked, "Who are you? Why did you come to me?"
"Oh, I am the governor of Liangzhou in the Shu Han Dynasty, responsible for governing this place."
You Chu looked at Jiang Tuo and saw that he was so young and handsome. He couldn't help but shake his head and said: "There is no one left in Shu Han? Why did a boy become the governor? It is really ridiculous."
Jiang Tuo was not angry and said calmly: "I came here specifically to persuade You Gong to surrender to me, Shu Han. We, Shu Han, have always respected talents very much. If You Gong sincerely surrenders, I will definitely give you an official position..."
You Chu shook his head disdainfully. He had heard these remarks so many times since he entered the prison that his ears were numb. There was really nothing new about him...
He dug his ears and said sarcastically: "Don't waste your efforts. As a defeated general, the only thing you can do is die!"
When You Chu could face death calmly, he felt that there was nothing to fear.
Join the Shu army?
Next life!
"Think about your clan, think about your parents, wife and children... You died, but what about your clan? Aren't they sad and sad..."
"Haha, you don't need to worry. My clan, wife and children are all in Xuchang. After my death, they will definitely feel honored. As for the sadness...it's just temporary, so what's the problem."
Jiang Tuo had an angry look on his face and scolded: "What about the soldiers who fought with you? They will also be buried with you. Can you bear it?"
"As a soldier, you should be prepared to die for your country!"
You Chu shook his head, very impatient with this rhetoric. It seemed that this new governor had no new tricks at all. It was really disturbing and ruined his enjoyment of sleeping.
He waved his hand and reminded: "If you have no other excuse, leave quickly and don't waste your breath here."
"Okay, I have the guts!" Jiang Tuo took a deep breath and said proudly: "Since you don't care about the life and death of the people in Longxi, then I will let all the people in Longxi be buried with you!"
You Chu was stunned and said: "The resistance to the Shu army was my own fault. What does it have to do with the people of Longxi?"
Jiang Tuo said disdainfully: "These people are accomplices. They are loyal to the Wei Kingdom and have no intention of joining the Shu Han. If I kill them, what's wrong with me?"
"There are tens of thousands of people in Longxi, have you killed them all? Besides, aren't you afraid of arousing public anger?"
"The killing is endless." Jiang Tuo shook his head and said: "But now that the two armies are fighting, I can recruit corvees and build fortifications! Or let the people act as a human wall and walk at the front of the team to block the arrows of the Shu army. arrow!"
"It's worth killing ten people to protect one soldier!" Jiang Tuo said proudly.
You Chu suddenly looked dull and stunned.
Is this still a person?
That's a living person, not an animal.
He looked at Jiang Tuo angrily and angrily shouted: "Aren't you afraid of causing a civil uprising? Don't you know that the people are the foundation of a country's strength? If human life is treated so lightly, the Shu Han will surely be defeated!"
"Don't worry, I have already discussed it with those wealthy families!" Jiang Tuo said disdainfully: "Now that Longxi County is in dire straits, it is necessary to make trouble for the people and let them cultivate the land and feed livestock... Even if the people die from exhaustion , there is no one around, so we can still go outside the Great Wall to catch Qiang Hu!"
"You...you are so cruel!"
You Chu's eyes widened and he looked at Jiang Tuo tremblingly.
He has been in charge of Longxi County for more than ten years, and has seen Longxi County gradually develop from a state of desolation and dilapidation. Now, although it cannot be said to be a well-rounded government, the people at least have a place to live and settle down.
Although he did not dare to wipe out the wealthy families in Longxi, he also made many restrictions to enhance the rights of the people as much as possible.
But... Jiang Tuo's next plan is to help those wealthy families and suppress the people again... The people are already in dire straits. If they are attacked one after another, will there be any way to survive?
Will he become a criminal in Longxi County?
He looked at the cruel evil ghost in front of him and stammered: "You...how could you do this...if too many people died and a plague was caused..."
Unexpectedly, Jiang Tuo squinted his eyes and suddenly thought of something. He laughed and said, "That would be even better. When the time comes, use a trebuchet to throw the corpses into the city, causing infection, and the city will be destroyed by plague!"
"Shu Han rules the world with benevolence and righteousness. You should not be like this..." You Chu murmured, seeming to give himself some psychological comfort.
"I don't care!" Jiang Tuo sneered and threatened: "In my opinion, this remote Liangzhou is nothing more than a horse-producing land. What's the use of having so many people?"
"Let me tell you one more thing. Your right general Zhang He was captured by me! Remember, he was captured alive! At that time, his remaining troops resisted fiercely. After subduing them, they all were chopped alive!"
Jiang Tuo has a ferocious expression and a ferocious look, and he plays the role of a murderous demon to the extreme.
You Chu looked at him in horror. He used to serve Cao Cao. He originally thought that Jia Xu and Cheng Yu's vicious schemes were so unscrupulous, but he didn't expect that there are people outside the world, and there is a heaven outside the world!
The boy in front of me is young, but he has a really vicious heart!
Are these ideas that a normal person can come up with? !
Seeing that he was almost intimidated, Jiang Tuo looked serious and said: "You didn't expect that after hell, the people of Longxi would follow you in droves, right?"
You Chu pursed his lips, not knowing how to choose.
The scholars of this era had a moral bottom line, especially those born in the Jian'an period, who still retained the Confucian tradition.
But in the Wei and Jin Dynasties, it became a matter of competing with each other, comparing who had more gorgeous clothes, who had more concubines, and who had more tricks to use the toilet...
When You Chu thought of the tens of thousands of people in Longxi County, his heart cramped, and he couldn't help but look at Jiang Tuo resolutely.
"I tell you, don't think about committing suicide, otherwise I will massacre the city. It just so happens that the Shu army is running out of rations..."
The voice made him shiver and he looked at Jiang Tuo desperately.
After a long time, You Chu raised his head and shouted loudly: "If people only care about happiness and happiness but abandon morality and justice, it is like cutting their necks in order to live longer (if people only want peace and happiness but abandon morality, it is like cutting their necks), I Surrendering to the Shu army today is not my wish, I just want to protect the people of this county!"
Jiang Tuo suddenly became happy and asked, "What did that sentence mean just now?"
You Chu shook his head and remained silent.
Jiang Tuo ordered the guards to open the cell door, and You Chu followed Jiang Tuo, his face full of despair and silent.
After the two got out of the prison, they happened to meet Dong Fern and Liang Xu. The two looked curiously at Jiang Tuo who was very satisfied and You Chu who was very reluctant behind him.
Jiang Tuo raised his head and said proudly: "After all my methods, You Chu has surrendered and agreed to surrender to us Shu Han!"
The two looked at You Chu in surprise.
You Chu sighed, shook his head and said, "My lord insults me, I have to obey."
Dong Fen and Liang Xu looked at each other, what's going on.
