When Zhu Ping'an heard Ruonan's father using the example of Liangshan Marsh to oppose Zhao'an, he couldn't help but curl his lips. They were truly father and daughter. Even the examples they cited were exactly the same, and even the expressions when they spoke were very similar.
Zhu Pingan had expected Ruonan's father's opposition. He hated scholars and officials, so it would be strange if he didn't oppose it.
"Boss, can you please spare me a moment to talk?" Zhu Ping'an stepped forward and whispered to Ruonan's father.
"Just say it right here." Ruonan's father said in a muffled voice.
"The kid is weak and powerless, do you think the boss is afraid that I will harm him?" Zhu Ping'an smiled and provoked him.
"Would I be afraid of you?!" Ruonan's father snorted. Zhu Ping'an successfully provoked him, and the two of them walked aside.
My father is a stubborn person. He will not turn back even if he hits a wall. It is useless to persuade him once he has made a decision...
The evil woman Ruonan has no hope for Zhu Ping'an.
The bandits all thought so. They were too familiar with the old boss's stubborn temper. No one could persuade the old boss once he made up his mind. It was a pity that this opportunity to clean up their name was missed. Although they did not admit it, they were really tempted. This opportunity was really rare. With a nod, they could transform from bandits who were in danger of losing their lives every day to officials who held their heads high and were respected by others. They could eat imperial food and receive military pay. If they made contributions, they could even become generals. From then on, it was no longer a dream to stand out and bring honor to their family. In addition, this kid was a fifth-rank official. He came to the emperor in person to ask for amnesty, which showed his sincerity. It is estimated that this kid was bewitched by the young boss, so he took the risk to ask for amnesty alone. It's a pity that if you miss this opportunity, you may never have it again.
Just when everyone had lost hope, the two people talking not far away seemed to have achieved a result.
In front of everyone's eyes, the old man stretched out his arms towards Zhu Ping'an's neck...
The negotiations failed, so the old boss decided to kill him?!
There was no room for maneuver, and the bandits who were eating melons could not help but open their mouths in shock.
“Dad, don’t…” The evil woman Ruonan turned pale and screamed in shock.
"Young Master, be careful!"
"Don't hurt my son, you bastard!"
When Liu Mu and Liu Dadao saw this scene, their blood suddenly rushed to their heads and they roared at the top of their lungs.
Because they needed to step aside to talk, Zhu Ping'an and the old boss were five meters away from them. Moreover, the old boss's attack was too sudden. Whether it was the enchantress Ruonan or Liu Mu, Liu Dadao and others were all caught off guard. They never expected that the old boss would suddenly attack without any warning.
When they saw this scene, they were too late to stop or rescue, and could only scream in panic.
I watched helplessly as the old boss put his arm around Zhu Ping'an's neck and then pulled it hard...
"bookworm!"
"Young Master!"
The evil woman Ruonan, Liu Mu and others cried out in grief.
Next second.
Their grief came to an abrupt end, their mouths opened wide as if they had lost their voices, and their eyes bulged out of their sockets as if they had seen the most horrifying scene in the world.
"I am not mistaken."
The demon woman Ruonan murmured to herself, stretched out her slender hands to rub her eyes in disbelief, and then confirmed again.
The scene before my eyes has not changed at all!
In her sight, her father hugged Zhu Ping'an's neck affectionately, and the two of them turned to look at them, talking and laughing.
What happened?!
The demon girl Ruonan and others looked at the scene in disbelief, as if they saw the sun rising from the west.
"What's wrong with you? Why are you yelling? What a fuss! I'm just chatting with little brother Zhu." Ruonan's father put his arm around Zhu Ping'an's shoulders, looked back at them, and said with a dark face. Look at his enthusiasm for Zhu Ping'an, as if he had met his own brother who had been missing for many years.
"Haha, Brother Mu, Dadao, Brother Ru and I hit it off right away. How could Brother Ru do anything bad to me? You're overthinking it." Zhu Ping'an also smiled at Liu Mu and Liu Dadao and explained.
"Brother Zhu, don't worry about them, let's continue."
"Brother Ru, please."
As they talked, they turned around and continued chatting and laughing with their arms around each other's shoulders.
Brother Zhu?! Brother Ruo?! Has the name come to this?!
What kind of drug did the nerd give his dad? ! Or did his dad take the wrong drug? !
What is going on? !
The demon woman Ruonan's worldview was completely destroyed. She couldn't believe her eyes and her mouth twitched...
After about a cup of tea, Zhu Ping'an and the old boss finally finished their conversation, and the two of them returned to the crowd with their arms around each other's shoulders.
"You bastards, Brother Zhu is an honest man. You are lucky to have met Brother Zhu. I have decided to accept Brother Zhu's proposal. Of course, if you are unwilling, I will not force you." The old boss put his arm around Zhu Ping'an's shoulders and said to the group of bandits.
From resolute opposition to endorsement and support, the old boss's attitude took a 180-degree turn.
The charming girl Ruonan opened her mouth wide, she couldn't believe it.
"Boss, we all listen to you."
"We are one family in the village, and we will never be separated. Wherever the old man goes, we will go too."
A group of bandits spoke up one after another, expressing their determination to obey the wise decision of the old boss. After listening to Zhu Ping'an's analysis, they had long been willing to surrender, and now that the old boss had expressed his intention to surrender, how could they object
Thus, the recruitment was completed naturally.
Since Zhu Ping'an had not yet taken up the post of Assistant Provincial Judicial Commissioner of Zhejiang and did not have the power to train militia, he left them a letter certifying his acceptance of the amnesty and fifty taels of silver, and enforced strict discipline. He ordered them to temporarily stay in the flood refuge area and would summon them when he took up the post. At the same time, he also gave them a task to share their experiences and contact other strongholds. They would be credited with a merit for every stronghold they conquered, and they would be rewarded based on their merits in the future.
"Hey, nerd, how did you convince my old stubborn dad?"
On the way back, the evil woman Ruonan couldn't help her curiosity and asked Zhu Pingan.
"It's very simple." Zhu Ping'an smiled slightly.
"How could it be simple? My father has a stubborn temper. Once he makes up his mind, ten cows can't pull him back. Tell me quickly, how did you convince my father?" The evil woman Ruonan asked again and again out of curiosity.
Zhu Pingan looked at the demon girl Ruonan mischievously and pulled the corner of his mouth, "I'm telling you, old master, what do you think of me? I'm already a fifth-rank official at a young age, so I can be considered promising. If you're worried, I'll take your daughter as my concubine, and we'll become a perfect couple. Then you'll be relieved, right?"
The demon girl Ruonan blushed at first, then she spat at Zhu Pingan in anger, "Bah, you are talking nonsense. If you dare to say that to my father, my father will beat your head off immediately!"
After Zhu Ping'an's lie was exposed, he just laughed and didn't blush at all.
"You stinky brother! Are you going to tell me or not?!" The evil woman Ruonan glared at Zhu Ping'an angrily.
"You are disrespectful. Your father calls me brother. According to seniority, you should call me uncle. Come on, my dear niece, call me uncle and let me hear it."
Zhu Pingan joked.
"Hehe, are you sure you want to listen?"
The evil woman Ruonan giggled, and the dagger appeared in her palm again, flashing coldly in the sunlight.
"Hehe, just kidding, let's talk about our own things, let's talk about our own things..." Zhu Ping'an backed off.