Guze was indeed very cooperative. He summoned all the wealthy people of Gubo Township that night to comfort the frightened residents in the township, so that the crisis-ridden night passed safely without any other accidents. This made Zhao Tuo breathe a sigh of relief. .
At the same time, Zhao Tuo also carefully sealed the bamboo slips and handed them to Shejian.
"Be careful on the road. If something unexpected happens, you should put your own safety first."
"I know, don't worry."
Shejian sat on the horse provided by the Gu family, carefully packed the bamboo slips, raised his hands to Zhao Tuo, and rode away.
The Qin Code states that if you ask for instructions on something, you must do so in writing, and you cannot only ask for instructions verbally.
Therefore, Zhao Tuo wrote a letter carefully, hoping to get the desired result.
After Shejian left, Zhao Tuo also gathered his soldiers and inspected the countryside to prevent possible changes.
In the evening, Shejian came back and brought Zhuoyi Office's approval on the matter.
"The Gu family can be forgiven, but comfort is the best."
A few simple words made Zhao Tuo completely relieved. He didn't know whether the person responsible for handling the matter was the general Li Xin, but this reply was definitely the most suitable for the current situation.
As long as the Gu family is pardoned, there will be no chaos in Gubo Township, which is definitely a good thing for the overall situation.
"Many towns and cities rebelled."
Shejian whispered in Zhao Tuo's ear.
It turned out that on the way to deliver the letter, he encountered many messengers from other villages and towns rushing back to ask for help.
Although Zhuoyi ordered Kaicheng to surrender and allowed the Qin army to take Zhuoyi, a large city in the hinterland of Dukang, without bloodshed, the situation in the surrounding villages and towns was different.
There are many local tycoons like Gu Ze who put the preservation of their clan first and defected to Qin. But there were also many nobles and powerful nobles who were loyal to the Yan Kingdom. In addition, light knights from various towns gathered to make trouble, which led to many bloody conflicts.
Moreover, some Qin army commanders were rough in style and did not know how to appease. They showed arrogance in some villages that had obviously surrendered, and used the Yan people as if they were slaves. This led to some Yan people who had already defected to the Qin country. He rose up to resist again, called on the villagers, and drove away the Qin army.
What's more, some people have the idea of black butts. In order to earn military merit and be promoted to a noble title, they privately provoke disputes and kill people and behead them.
With requests for reinforcements and the siege of villages and towns everywhere, Zhao Tuo's request for appeasement stood out, and he immediately received a reply of approval.
After all, the Qin army in Zhuoyi City was just a rising army. The vanguard force was limited in strength. Facing the towns that were rebelling everywhere, they were already very busy. If they could pacify the next town without using any troops, it would be considered a credit.
"Captain Zhao Tuo, you did a great job this time."
Two military judges followed Shejian. They praised Zhao Tuo and immediately got to work.
One person was responsible for questioning the soldiers, prisoners, and local tycoons of the Gu clan to confirm whether the situation reported by Zhao Tuo was true.
The other person went to inspect the heads and record the achievements and casualties of the Qin army.
These military judges all came from academia, were able to read and write, and received specialized legal education. They wrote the data and information they obtained on wooden boards in a precise manner.
This is the rigidity of the Qin people. Everything must be checked repeatedly, the data and evidence are counted, all doubts are reviewed, and only after they are confirmed to be correct can they be reported.
What Zhao Tuo said is basically true, and there is no doubt in the personal and material evidence. After confirming that there was no problem, a smile appeared on the tense faces of the two military judges.
"Very good, we will definitely report it to the superiors and verify the merits. I think in a few days, all the gentlemen of Xintun will be rewarded accordingly."
"Thank you both. I have another question, how will the prisoners be punished?" Zhao Tuo asked in a deep voice.
The two military judges looked at each other, and one of them said: "Several people who participated in the attack will be sent to the military camp and beheaded in public. As for the escaped Le Ren, he will be spared death and will be tattooed as Cheng Dan."
Zhao Tuo nodded and was speechless.
Gao Jianli will not die, but he will have his face tattooed and become a prisoner of the construction project.
After the military judge left, everyone in the village was very happy. After all, after passing the military judge's inspection, the review at the camp was just a formality. The thirty people stationed at the north gate could all upgrade their titles. Anyone could do it. I'm so happy, especially because my black buttocks are carrying the wind when I walk, and my eyes are always looking towards the sky.
After this incident, everyone in the village was convinced by Zhao Tuo, the small village leader. If he hadn't been quick-thinking and arranged defensive measures in advance, let alone decapitation, many people would have died in Song Yi's night attack.
In addition to the soldiers of Qin, the Gu clan was also grateful to Zhao Tuo. Song Yi Guxin's matter did not involve the entire Gu clan, and they could still maintain their position of power in Gubo Township without being affected.
Of course, there is no punishment at all.
In addition to the thousand stones of food and grass and the hundred thousand dollars that Gu Ze had promised before. They also fined each person according to the price of one piece of armor. Calculated, more than thirty pieces of armor are worth tens of thousands of dollars, but considering the Gu family's financial resources, it can still be paid.
Gubo Township settled down, and Xintun and others' garrison mission passed peacefully, without any other accidents.
A few days later, the Yan army led by General Wang Jian arrived at Zhuoyi, indicating that the garrison mission of Zhao Tuo and others was officially over.
Specially trained Qin officials went to various townships to carry out handovers. They were all officials transferred from Zhao's hometown. They had experience and most of them had been trained in the Yan language. They were far better at managing townships than soldiers like Zhao Tuo. With their appeasement and the intimidation of Wang Jian's army, the nearby towns and cities would soon settle down.
When leaving, Guze personally saw Zhao Tuo out of his hometown.
"Zhao Jun, I have to thank you for this matter. You will always be a guest of my Gu family. If you need anything in the future, please feel free to ask."
Zhao Tuo also returned the greeting and said: "The elders are serious. We are able to complete the task this time, thanks to the cooperation of your Gu family. It is not the credit of Zhao Tuo alone."
The two looked at each other and smiled.
Looking at Qin Jun's retreating figure.
Gu Ze murmured: "This son has a keen mind, understands the general situation, and understands the situation. One day, he will be like the great roc of the North Sea, soaring ninety thousand miles. My Gu family has a good relationship with him, and maybe we can find another way out in the future. .”
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After completing the handover, we returned to Zhuoyi.
Zhao Tuo first discovered a large military camp outside the city, with men and horses neighing and the sound loud and powerful.
Wang Jian gathered a hundred thousand troops here, preparing to destroy Yan in one fell swoop.
But what awaits everyone in Xintun is not a new military order.
It is a document conferring a new title.
In the night attack in Gubo Township, Xintun beheaded and captured a total of thirty-five people, which exceeded the standard of a hundred generals for a garrison commander.
According to Qin law, the commander of the village, Zhao Tuo, could be promoted to one level of title.
Fourth level knighthood.
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