After Zhu Ping'an's analysis, Mrs. Yilan calmed down and gave up the idea of capturing the leader first.
All the Wuxi Miao people were also poured a basin of cold water over their heads. They quieted down and became very afraid of Zhu Ping'an.
"Are you threatening us?! Humph! We Wuxi Miao people are never afraid of death! Everyone is prepared to die in battle! In the underworld, our ancestors have already prepared fragrant fruit wine for us!"
The girl Butterfly snorted and said with her neck stiff.
"Haha, sorry, forget about fruit wine. If you, the Wuxi Miao, are exterminated, your ancestors will also be extinct. Not to mention fruit wine, you won't even be able to enjoy a trace of incense. You will become a rootless ghost, suffering from hunger and cold, and in the end you won't even be able to be a ghost..."
Zhu Ping'an shrugged, gave Butterfly a sunny smile, and said lightly.
Extinct?! ... ...
When Butterfly heard this, her face turned pale. In her eyes, Zhu Ping'an's smile was much more ferocious than the evil ghost described by the guest witch.
The Wuxi Miao people look similar.
What the dog official said is true! If our Wuxi Miao tribe is exterminated, who will offer sacrifices to our ancestors? ! Our ancestors will not be extinct! Once the sacrifices are extinct, the souls of our ancestors in the underworld will be annihilated!
No! Wuxi Miao has been passed down for thousands of years, we can't let it die out in our generation! Otherwise, how can we face our ancestors! We will become the eternal sinners of Wuxi Miao!
In the feudal era, people attached great importance to sacrifices and the underworld. After hearing what Zhu Ping'an said, the Wuxi Miao became even more fearful, with worried looks on their faces, and an atmosphere of panic lingered over the camp.
"Haha, everyone, don't worry. I have just said it before, although the Wuxi Miao people are facing the disaster of extermination, I am here to save you." Zhu Ping'an looked around and laughed out loud.
"How could a corrupt official like you be so kind?!" Butterfly looked at Zhu Ping'an with suspicion, not believing it.
"Butterfly, you must not be rude to guests!" Madam Yilan taught Butterfly a lesson, and then said to Zhu Ping'an apologetically, "I usually spoil this girl, and Master Zhu is embarrassed."
"You are too kind, Chief. As a prime minister, I have a big heart. How can I possibly argue with a little girl?"
Zhu Ping'an smiled slightly. From Mrs. Yilan's attitude, Zhu Ping'an saw the dawn of victory.
"My Lord... He was clearly the one who threatened to destroy our clan, and now he's pretending to be a good guy. He definitely has bad intentions!" Butterfly pouted and said indignantly, full of distrust towards Zhu Ping'an.
"That's right. Butterfly is right. He is two-faced and definitely has no good intentions. My Lord, please think twice."
Several other Wuxi Miao and barbarians also echoed this.
Madam Yilan then turned her gaze towards Zhu Ping'an and said slowly, "I am ignorant, Master Zhu, please explain. Otherwise, even as a chieftain, I cannot ignore the opinions of all the people in the tribe and make decisions on my own."
Zhu Pingan stood up, looked at the Miao people, and said slowly: "I came with good intentions, to save you, the Wuxi Miao people. If you accept my kindness, everyone will be happy. If you reject my kindness, then I can do nothing. After all, 'medicine cannot cure incurable diseases, but Buddha can save those who are destined to die'. If you insist on seeking death, not only me, but even the Great Luo Immortal can't save you."
"Are you so kind?! You come to save us regardless of your own safety?!" Butterfly said in disbelief.
"Of course. I love my people. You Wuxi Miao are also my people. How can I watch you Wuxi Miao be exterminated?"
Zhu Pingan said calmly.
"What? You love the people like your own children?"
Butterfly rolled her eyes. She couldn't see how this arrogant and domineering official could have anything to do with loving the people like his own sons.
"Of course. I'm not bragging, but it's the truth. I've always been known in Jingnan as Zhu Qingtian, a man who loves the people like his own children and is incorruptible. Everyone knows this, and I think you should have heard about it too."
Zhu Ping'an nodded, stretched out his hand to flick his sleeves, then put his hands behind his back, pretending to be clean-handed.
Butterfly expressed doubt about Zhu Ping'an's words.
"Master Zhu does have a good reputation, but it's hard to know what he is really like despite his fame. For example, Master Zhu used to have a good story about 'loving the people but not women, and passing by his home three times during the flood', but..."
Madam Yilan was undecided. She glanced meaningfully at the enchanting woman Ruonan beside Zhu Ping'an with her weather-beaten eyes.
Although Madam Yilan didn't say it explicitly, her meaning was clear. You used to have a reputation for not liking women, but now you still bring your women with you when you're on the march. Do you think the rumors are credible
Here is an example. You say you love the people like your own children?! How can we believe it
"Ahem, of course, in addition to my love for the people, my political achievements are also a factor to consider."
Zhu Ping'an coughed and spoke slowly.
"Political achievements?" Butterfly was puzzled.
"The Wuxi Miao sent out 30,000 troops, broke through the southeast flood refuge area, robbed food and fodder, and looted civilians. Jingnan was greatly shocked. However, I was not afraid of risks and entered the enemy camp alone. I convinced people with virtue and my eloquence alone, and made the Wuxi Miao return to the right path, turn over a new leaf and return to the court... This is a legendary achievement, and it is the icing on the cake of my career." Zhu Ping'an walked slowly with his hands behind his back, saying with a smile on his face.
Upon hearing this, Madam Yilan curled up her lips in a sarcastic arc, but her eyes were full of trust.
"You are so good at flattering yourself..."
Butterfly rolled her eyes and said with contempt, but she believed in Zhu Ping'an's explanation without a doubt.
"Ah... This is really a society that forces women of good character into prostitution. People don't listen to the truth, but believe lies instead."
Seeing this, Zhu Ping'an was speechless. The corners of his mouth couldn't help but twitch and he let out a sigh.
Just as he finished his sigh, Zhu Ping'an caught a glimpse of the enchanting woman Ruonan rolling her eyes.
You actually believed it?!
Zhu Pingan couldn't help but frown...
"Butterfly, why are you still standing there? Go and serve tea to Lord Zhu. Please ask Lord Zhu to try the Wuxi tea that is unique to the Wuxi Miao people." Madam Yilan smiled slightly and asked Butterfly to serve tea to Zhu Ping'an.
Haha, they even asked people to serve tea... ... With this improvement in treatment, Zhu Ping'an knew that this trip was a great success.
"Sir, please have some tea..." Butterfly pouted and reluctantly offered Zhu Ping'an a cup of hot tea.
"Haha, thank you, Miss Butterfly." Zhu Ping'an smiled and stretched out his hands. When he was about to touch the teacup, he paused and sighed softly, "The tea is good, but it's a pity."
"What's so pity about that?" Butterfly pouted.
"Tea understands human nature. If you are good to it, it will be good to you. If you have a bitter face, the tea will also be bitter. As the saying goes, when people are bitter, the tea tastes bitter; when people smile, the tea tastes sweet..." Zhu Ping'an said with a look of regret.
"Sir, please have some tea~~" Butterfly gritted her teeth and forced a smile despite the humiliation.
"Hmm, good tea." Zhu Ping'an then took the teacup, pretended to take a sip, and said it was good tea.
Butterfly gritted her teeth in anger.
Mrs. Yilan squinted her eyes, and when she saw this scene, the crow's feet at the corners of her eyes stretched out.