The soldier at the side saw such a good opportunity in front of him, but this stupid general did nothing. It was really stupid. Although they were defeated now, as long as he captured this woman, he would be able to leave here. Maybe he could even make a contribution.
By that time, it is not certain who will take the position of general.
He had been fighting for so many years and had always been a small pawn. If he could take advantage of this opportunity to bring honor to his family, then wouldn't it be the beginning of his good days
Thinking of this, the soldier's eyes flickered, but his face still maintained the panicked look as before. Although he had never eaten pork, he had seen pigs run. After fighting for so many years, he still knew about acting. However, because of the psychological changes, there was still a hint of excitement and nervousness in his expression.
After all, he is not someone who is always scheming, so no matter how hard he tries to play a role, there is a difference between him and the real protagonist.
But it was understandable. After all, it was the first time for him to do such a big thing, and it was related to his future and destiny. In other words, if he failed, he would die. If he succeeded, the benefits of this matter would be huge. It was not that he was not afraid of death, but in the face of such huge benefits, the fear of death had been forcibly suppressed.
Furthermore, the opponent was a woman, and this premise made him much bolder.
After all, in the eyes of these battle-hardened men, women are the weakest things in the world. Not to mention leading troops to fight, even appearing on the battlefield is a joke in their eyes.
I really don't understand if Di Shitian, the man who is known as the iron-blooded king, has lost his brain. Even if Tianze has no generals available, he cannot be so stupid as to send a woman out to fight. It's really laughable.
He carefully reached out, trying to pick up the knife that was already on the ground without being noticed. He moved closer and closer, and was about to touch the knife.
"I didn't expect that although the uncle looks fierce, he is still a man of his word, a real man." In fact, in the conversation with this reckless general just now, Ling'er had already roughly understood the temperament of this man. Therefore, the reason why she came here was not without any confidence.
And even if she really had no confidence at all, with her level of cultivation, it would be impossible for this uncle to hurt her.
Furthermore, she had to take this risk. Although Tianze's current situation seemed much better than before, the fundamental problem of insufficient soldiers and generals had not yet been solved. Therefore, she urgently needed to recruit soldiers to solve the urgent problem.
For some reason, she had a very bad feeling recently, always feeling that a bigger storm was coming.
"Humph, you are a little girl and you can lead troops to fight. How can I, a seven-foot-tall man, go back on my word in front of a little girl?" After being told this by Ling'er, General Mang felt a little embarrassed. After all, he was facing a little girl, a beautiful girl, and he was really shy.
"But General Mang, rest assured. Since you are sincere, I will never be vague. The relatives of all those who surrender will be guaranteed safety. But let me be frank. If you dare to have second thoughts, then I don't need to explain the consequences clearly." She had made all the arrangements long before the attack. As long as a pigeon was sent, the relatives of these people would be protected. Of course, if they surrendered sincerely and were loyal to Tianze, taking care of their relatives would be a blessing. If not, it would be a bargaining chip for threats. This is also the way to employ people, to use both kindness and force.
Ling'er's words fell into General Mang's ears like a bolt from the blue, and he was overwhelmed with admiration for the little girl in front of him. Such courage, such strategy, and such wisdom were truly beyond the reach of ordinary people.
At this moment, he finally understood why Emperor Shi Tian was willing to send such a little girl to lead the troops.
With such a brain, I guess ten men can't compare to her.
In the past, I only thought that Di Shi Tian and Dugu Ying Cheng were powerful, but I didn't expect that an unknown girl could be so powerful. Tianze, Tianze, there are really many talented people here.
Seeing them chatting enthusiastically, the soldier gradually relaxed his nervous mood. He had already touched the hilt of the knife, and his heart leaped with joy, feeling that he was one step closer to becoming a general. He slightly increased his movement and grasped the knife with his hand.
At this moment, the way he looked at Ling'er was as if a hungry wolf saw a delicious roasted whole lamb, his eyes were shining and he was almost drooling.
The body that was originally squatting stood up little by little, and then slowly moved towards Ling'er's position. It was getting closer, very close, right now.
"Be careful little girl."
"Master!" Seeing this scene, the Tianze soldier wished he could grow wings and fly over. They were talking so well, how could it suddenly turn out like this? Does that soldier want to die or not? Damn it!
Their anxious and panicked mood at this moment could not be expressed in words, but the distance was too far, and even if they rushed over now, it would be too late.
Ling'er just stood there motionless. She might not have seen what was happening behind her, but General Mang who was standing opposite her saw it.
He saw his men standing behind the little girl, raising their knives with ferocious looks and swinging them towards Ling'er's neck.
I don't know why, but he shouted out.
"Little girl, get out of the way!" At that moment, General Mang grabbed Ling'er's arm and pulled her behind him, then used his backhand to block the knife that was swinging towards him. With a "puff", the knife pierced the flesh.
Ling'er was pushed aside, and Tianze's soldiers rushed up at the first moment and surrounded those who surrendered.
"Master, are you okay?" The leading general looked Ling'er up and down in panic, then asked worriedly.
My heart had already jumped into my throat. The scene just now was so terrifying.
Ling Er smiled and shook her head, "I'm fine, don't worry." She knew that their concern for her was genuine, not just due to Emperor Shi Tian's orders. She was always very accurate in judging people.
"You little bastard, you actually dared to stab me, are you tired of living!" Feeling the pain in his arm, General Mang did not even bother to look at his wound. Instead, he turned his head, his eyes as big as copper bells, staring viciously at the culprit who was holding the big knife and trembling with fear.
At this moment, he had no other feelings except fear and endless dread.
The two words "It's over" kept echoing in his mind. This time he was finished!
He failed, his only chance was lost forever.
Either he succeeds or he dies. Now, the only consequence that awaits him is the latter.
At this moment, he was really scared.
He regretted it, and he wished he could have another chance. If so, he would definitely not make such a stupid choice.
If he had just squatted there quietly, thinking nothing and doing nothing, he could at least have kept his life.
But now, does he still have a choice? Is there still a chance
there is none left…
With a bang, the knife in his hand fell back to the ground, and then all his strength seemed to be drained away in an instant, and he collapsed to the ground.
"General Mang, please save me, please save me, I don't want to die, I don't want to die, save me, save me. I was just confused for a moment, so I did that, please save my life..."
He originally wanted to kneel down, but he was so scared that he had no strength left, so he could only lie down, and then crawled to General Mang's feet, holding General Mang's military boots, and begging for mercy.
"General, please, for the sake of following you for so many years, please save me. I don't want to die, I don't want to die. I have an 80-year-old mother at home, and I haven't married yet. If I die, my mother will have no one to take care of her, and she will also die. Please, save me, wuwuwuwu..." At the end of begging, he actually burst into tears.
Although General Mang had a bad temper, he had a good heart and was a filial son. It was just that his mother died early, so now he could feed his family, otherwise he would never surrender for his mother.
The soldier noticed this point of General Mang and deliberately mentioned his mother. He felt that if there was anything that could move General Mang, it would be his mother.
Sure enough, General Mang was moved.
Although she was really angry at this useless boy, when she saw him crying and begging for mercy just to keep his life to take care of his mother at home, she also thought of her mother who was no longer in this world.
Maybe he deserved to die, but what was wrong with my mother at home
The hand that was originally raised high, wanting to slap him to death, suddenly stopped in mid-air. After a long sigh of disappointment, he swung his arm into the air.
"General, please save me. I know I am wrong. If you save my life, I will serve you like a slave. General..."
General Mang forcefully pushed away the soldier who was hugging his thigh tightly, then turned and walked towards Ling'er with a conflicted look on his face.
In fact, Ling'er saw everything that happened here. They were all thousand-year-old foxes, so why play Liao Zhai
The soldier had clearly taken advantage of General Mang's weakness, but General Mang was too straightforward to think of this. And it was not convenient for her to point this out now. After all, they had just decided to surrender. If she said this in front of General Mang, someone might think that she was vindictive and intolerant.
If this happens, it will be extremely difficult for her to have heart-to-heart talks with those who surrender in the future.
Looking at General Mang who was slowly walking towards her, Ling'er's expression remained calm.
General Mang was a straightforward person, he always spoke his mind without beating around the bush or playing tricks. Therefore, all his words were written on his face.
I felt guilty and embarrassed and didn't even know how to bring this up to Ling'er.
After all, his men just wanted to kill him.
If you still ask for others' forgiveness now, no matter who it is, I guess they won't be willing to do so.
But he had to say this.
It was only a few steps away from Ling'er, but he felt like he had walked for a long time. Perhaps he subconsciously hoped that this road would be longer and longer.
However, no matter how long the road is, it will eventually end.
Finally, he stood in front of Ling'er.
"Cough...that...this...cough cough..." He had just opened his mouth when his face turned liver-colored with blood. He coughed dryly for a long time but still couldn't utter a complete sentence.
"Want to plead for him?" Ling'er asked with a smile and raised eyebrows, without any anger in her tone.
"Please? Are you kidding? Even if he dies a thousand times, it can't undo the mistake he just made!" The general standing aside couldn't help but speak out when he heard that this man actually wanted to plead for the man who almost hurt his master just now.
This is only him. If it were the king, that man would have died without a burial place long ago.
Ling'er turned around, glanced at the indignant general, and signaled him to stop talking.
In fact, General Mang knew what the general said. At this moment, his embarrassment increased ten thousand times.
"You want me to let him go, right?" In order to ease the atmosphere, Ling'er asked again calmly.
"Yeah." He nodded with a conflicted look on his face, as if he was a child who had made a mistake and was waiting for a lecture from the teacher.
"Reason." Even if she let him go, she had to have a legitimate reason. Even if she wanted to win back the heart of the surrendered man, she could not lose her dignity. Otherwise, how could she lead the three armies in the future
Faced with this question, General Mang suddenly didn't know how to answer.
Is it because he has an old mother? But what does it have to do with him? Is it because I was soft-hearted? Does he deserve to die just because I was soft-hearted
Suddenly he really couldn't find any reason.
Suddenly, he knelt on the ground.
"I am willing to take his punishment, and I only ask the master to spare his life." This kneeling represented that he was willing to acknowledge her as his master from that moment on. Although this kneeling did not give a reason, it did give a condition for the exchange, which was his loyalty.
Ling'er knew that this was the opportunity she wanted.
"I agree. This time the death penalty can be spared."
"Master, you can't let him go..." The general at the side saw that Ling'er really gave in, thinking that the girl was too soft-hearted, so he came out immediately to stop him, but Ling'er didn't let him continue.
"I know my limits, General, please don't say any more."
"The death penalty can be avoided, but the living crime cannot be forgiven. Drag him away and give him fifty military sticks. However, this time I am considering General Mang's plea for mercy. If this person makes any mistakes again in the future..."
Before Ling'er could finish, General Mang immediately interrupted her and said, "If he makes any mistakes again in the future, I will punish him personally. Please rest assured, Master."
"Okay, follow the order."
"Yes, sir."
"I thank my master for his kindness. From now on, I will follow you through thick and thin."
As soon as this order was given, all those who surrendered knelt down.
When the surrendered people first surrendered, they were very uneasy. They were nervous and afraid, worried that they would be inferior to others and bullied after surrendering. They were afraid of being labeled as betrayers and being guarded against as foreign thieves. They were afraid of being different from others and afraid of being scrutinized by strange eyes.
But after all this commotion, they not only saw the character of the new owner, but also felt the kindness from the new owner. They could feel that they were indeed valued.
So at this moment, they were sincere and willing to surrender.
Although Ling'er had said before that their relatives were all protected, they did not believe what she said at that time. After all, they were thousands of miles away now, and who could guarantee that what the person who was their enemy just now said was true
In other words, even if the other person is lying, they don't know when they will find out. What can they do then? Can they even go and argue with the other person
But now, they believe it.
If she could forgive even such a serious crime as assassination because General Mang asked for it, then it means she is a good master.
Because this is enough to show that she really cares about these surrendered soldiers.
Looking at the effect achieved, Ling'er's expression remained unchanged, but she was indeed excited. As long as the first step of surrender was successfully taken, the things that followed would be much easier because it would be a natural process.
But I don't know why, the uneasiness in my heart is still very much in turmoil.
This book was first published by Xiaoxiang Academy. Please do not reprint it! (To be continued)