Duan Wenjun came to Moon Island to persuade him to surrender.
But unexpectedly, Zhao Dachui had already made up his mind to die.
Zhao Dachui has already received the news about Dongshi Island.
He felt that Dongshi Island was a lesson for Moon Island.
In fact, he was not very shocked by Dong Shidao's solution.
After all, since they chose to become bandits that day, they should have the consciousness to be killed in the end.
Therefore, he didn't think that the people on Moon Island had any chance of survival, and they were ready to fight with the army to the last man.
Zhang Azhen from Dongshi Island fought fiercely with the army in front.
If they all died in the battle in the end, maybe everyone would still respect them. The people on Dongshi Island are all men.
But at the last moment, under the persuasion of the officers and soldiers, Zhang Azhen agreed to surrender at night.
In fact, Zhao Dachui still understood Zhang Azhen's reasons for surrendering.
After all, he is dead, and there are still hundreds of family members on Dongshi Island.
The officers and soldiers must have promised him something, so he had to give up the last trace of dignity.
He understands that sometimes, life is more uncomfortable than death.
It must have been very uncomfortable for Zhang Azhen to make such a decision that day.
But as a result, it was clear that the officers and soldiers had broken their promise.
East Stone Island, a river of blood.
Men, old people, and children were all killed.
Women were resold to various places.
Come to think of it, Zhang Azhen would feel very regretful if she was under the influence of Jiuquan, so she should have surrendered like that that day!
Zhao Dachui didn't want to, Moon Island took the road of no return like Dongshi Island.
The officers and soldiers did not keep their word when trying to persuade them to surrender, let alone when Duan Wenjun came to persuade them to surrender.
Duan Wenjun is just a small landowner and a small businessman in Wangjiang.
Even if all the thousands of people on Moon Island lost their lives and their blood dyed this land red, they would not be willing to end up like Dongshi Island.
At this moment, although they can receive news from the outside, they can't deliver any news.
The officers and soldiers besieging them were only allowed in but not allowed out. This was the rhythm to catch them all.
In particular, since he returned to the island this time, he has tried several times but has never been able to get out. The officers and soldiers have increased their efforts.
Zhao Dachui is self-aware.
Moreover, he also had a premonition that almost no contact points outside existed.
Not only Zhao Dachui, but everyone on Moon Island was prepared to die in battle at any time.
He was fortunate that Zhao Xiaowu was still obedient and did not rush back to die. At least he left a trace of his last blood for Moon Island.
Even if Zhao Xiaowu becomes an ordinary farmer in Duanjiabao in the future, that would be good.
However, he did not expect that Zhao Xiaowu would come back after all.
Moreover, Duan Wenjun and Mo Shoucheng were brought back.
This also illustrates a problem. Zhao Xiaowu's identity in Duanjiabao was discovered.
However, what Zhao Dachui did not expect was that Duan Wenjun would come to persuade him to surrender during his trip to the island.
When Guofeng kidnapped Duan Wenjun, he only seriously injured him and did not kill him. In fact, Zhao Dachui disagreed.
Zhao Dachui even felt that the reason why the officers and soldiers suddenly changed their attitude towards Moon Island was because a gust of wind did not kill anyone that day.
He felt that the series of changes that happened later, including the death of Fu Feng and the civil strife on Moon Island, all stemmed from the kidnapping of Duan Wenjun.
Logically speaking, he should hate Duan Wenjun very much.
But in recent times, Duan Wenjun's actions shocked him.
He thought of what Xiufeng said to him when he released Duan Wenjun.
If Duan Wenjun didn't die, maybe it was God who saved him from death.
If he survives the catastrophe, he will become another person.
At first, Zhao Dachui didn't understand what the breeze meant.
But later, Duan Wenjun really recovered.
And it really seems like a blessing in disguise, he is a completely different person than before.
However, this is not the most important thing.
What's important is that the last time Zhao Xiaowu led someone to kill him, he actually let Zhao Xiaowu live and warned himself to beware of Uncle De.
From that time on, Zhao Dachui felt that Duan Wenjun was a unique person.
With his spirit of repaying evil with kindness, he felt that it was a good idea to let Zhao Xiaowu hide in the Zhou family's house in Duanjiabao.
Even though Uncle De sent people to steal the secret recipe of Duanjia Winery, he never changed his mind.
Even though he was outside Duanjiabao at that time, he did not contact Zhao Xiaowu.
He felt that maybe it would be better for Zhao Xiaowu if that separation became an eternal farewell.
"I don't know about the situation on Dongshi Island." Duan Wenjun frowned and interrupted Zhao Dachui's thoughts. "But I can assure you about the situation on Moon Island."
Chai Jingyun just said that the imperial court wanted to wipe out all of Dongshi Island to set an example and deter bandits in the world. This was the big stick part of the carrot and stick policy.
However, he did not tell Duan Wenjun about the actual situation on Dongshi Island.
Although it is a warning to others, the ending of Dongshi Island will really make many bandits in the world panic and finally fight to the death.
In the long run, the banditry in Dashun will probably become more serious.
Therefore, the arrangements for Moon Island and the implementation of the carrot policy have become even more important at this moment.
Duan Wenjun immediately understood why Chai Jingyun was so anxious to let the people from the southern frontier army take over the affairs of Moon Island.
If it is handed over to the local garrison, big trouble will inevitably occur.
Thinking of this, Duan Wenjun stared at Zhao Dachui and spoke again, "The people who encircled and suppressed Moon Island this time were from the southern frontier army, and they were personally commanded by Chai Jingyun, the second son of Prince Rui. It was different from the local army that encircled and suppressed Dongshi Island."
"People from the southern frontier army?" Zhao Dachui's face was stern. "It seems that the imperial court really thinks highly of our Moon Island, and even the frontier army has been transferred here."
His people just found out that the officers and soldiers besieging Moon Island seemed a little different from the previous officers and soldiers.
He also thought that the local defenders were transferred from other states and counties to cut off the island's penetration of local government troops.
But he didn't expect that the imperial court would send border troops to encircle and suppress them.
He had thought before that if he used the strength of the local garrison and the thousands of people on the island to concentrate all his efforts on attacking one point of the garrison's defense line, at least some people could break out.
But if there are border troops all around, his plan is almost like sending a sheep into the tiger's mouth.
The strength and tactics of the border army are definitely not comparable to those of the local army.
If he rushes out with these thousands of people, it will be like dropping dumplings and giving heads to the border troops.
Zhao Dachui hesitated.
Seeing that he seemed a little loose, Duan Wenjun spoke again, "I know that you have been in the Border Army and served as a Colonel of the Border Army. You will know the strength of the Border Army better than me. So I hope you can make The right choice is not to sacrifice the lives of thousands of brothers in vain."
Zhao Dachui moved his lips a few times, as if he wanted to say something, but he didn't say a word for a long time.
Duan Wenjun understood that at this moment, he must be very confused in his heart.
He struck while the iron was hot and continued, "There are still detailed operations by the government and the army on this island. Every move you make is under the control of the government and the army. Do you think it is still necessary to fight to the death? You have to understand that every one of your actions Every decision can affect the lives of thousands of people."
"Even if we surrender, the court will not give everyone a way to survive..." Zhao Dachui let out a long sigh.
In the beginning, these people were forced to go to Moon Island because they had no way to survive.
Zhao Dachui felt sorry for them, they were all miserable people.
As long as there was still a glimmer of hope that could keep them alive, Zhao Dachui would not choose today's decision of a life-and-death situation.
However, the outcome of Dongshi Island left them with no choice but to fight to the death.
"This thing cannot be shown to anyone yet. You know that I know it, and that is enough." Duan Wenjun took out a scroll from his arms and handed it over.
Zhao Dachui was stunned and took it over doubtfully.
When he opened it, his expression suddenly changed, and he stared at Duan Wenjun, his tone trembling, "Is this true?"
"Of course, there's no way you don't recognize such two big words!" Duan Wenjun smiled. "It's still stamped below! I just received it, and it's not warm enough to hold it in my arms, so I'll bring it to you first. Come here. Since this is a secret order, that is, what the emperor said, you should believe me!"
"Master Duan, I leave all the thousands of brothers on Moon Island to you!" Zhao Dachui knelt down towards Duan Wenjun and kowtowed three times.
Zhao Xiaowu didn't know why, so he also knelt down.
Duan Wenjun hurriedly helped the two of them up, and then said softly, "Now that Master Zhao has made a choice, we need to plan some things carefully."
Zhao Dachui nodded cautiously.
