Upon hearing this, Liu Zhong's smile froze.
He keenly sensed a peculiar emotion in Arruddon's words.
If it's a reward, then it's a reward; why bother telling them they don't need to wear armor?
Just as Liu Zhong was deep in thought, Aru Dun stepped forward and patted Liu Zhong on the shoulder.
“My master Wan Chang said that as long as we can defend Gongzhou City, today’s Wan Jin is just an appetizer.”
"Once the Left Wise King's army arrives and breaks through the city's defenses, we can have as much gold, silver, jewelry, and women as we want."
After speaking, Arudu's gaze swept across the faces of the surrendered generals behind Liu Zhong, then he gave a meaningful smile and turned to leave.
After Arudun left, everyone gathered around Liu Zhong.
They chattered on and on without stopping.
"These Xiongnu people are quite perceptive. They know that we will be the ones to defend the city. The imperial army has just arrived outside the city, and they are already eager to curry favor with us."
"Hehe, that's right. If you ask me, these Huns are nothing but a bunch of brave but reckless fools."
"That's right! As long as we have troops, what can these Xiongnu people do to us?"
Laughter echoed from the city walls.
Only Liu Zhong's face showed no trace of a smile; instead, he appeared somewhat worried.
Upon seeing this, the dark-skinned man among the crowd couldn't help but ask.
"Brother Liu, aren't you happy that the Xiongnu are giving out money?"
"If we take the money from the Xiongnu today, and then sell them to the imperial court, it's a win-win situation!"
In their view, the Xiongnu people simply wouldn't dare to attack them.
After all, the vanguard army outside the city is watching them closely, and they still need to rely on their soldiers to defend Gongzhou City. That's their confidence.
Although Li Zhong had some guesses in his mind, he didn't say much.
If those Huns were genuinely offering rewards, wouldn't stopping them be cutting off everyone's source of income?
As the saying goes, cutting off someone's livelihood is like killing their parents; Liu Zhong would never do such a foolish thing.
Upon realizing this, Liu Zhong immediately clutched his stomach and feigned a pained expression.
"Ouch, my stomach!"
The generals, who were excitedly discussing how they would go drinking and visiting brothels after receiving the gold, immediately surrounded him.
Right now, Liu Zhong is their backbone.
"Brother Liu, what's wrong with you?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Zhong feigned weakness and said...
"I suppose I ate something bad yesterday. I'll go and rest for a bit."
Upon hearing this, the generals quickly responded.
"Brother Liu, you can go here and we'll guard this place."
Liu Zhong nodded, and seeing that everyone believed his performance, he continued.
"I suppose I won't be able to collect this reward this evening, so you can all share mine."
Upon hearing this, a hint of greed flashed in everyone's eyes.
But he said it without showing any emotion on his face.
"How could we be greedy for money? Brother Liu, you can rest assured and rest easy. I will definitely bring back your share for you."
A burly man in front of them patted his chest and said.
Seeing this, Liu Zhong couldn't help but sneer inwardly. As the saying goes, throwing a meat bun at a dog is a sure way to get it back.
Liu Zhong didn't know these people too well; even if you had no money, they would still try to squeeze every last drop out of you.
Getting what's in their pockets back is harder than climbing to heaven.
However, Liu Zhong did not reveal this.
As one of the few intelligent people among them, Liu Zhong was 80% certain that he would have the money but not the life to spend it.
"Then I'll have to trouble you all."
"How dare I? How dare I?"
After saying this, Liu Zhong was immediately helped away by his personal guards.
Upon returning to his residence, Liu Zhong immediately summoned his trusted subordinates and spoke to them.
"Take my seal and go to the vanguard camp of the imperial army outside the city. Tell the commander outside the city that something will definitely happen in Gongzhou City tonight!"
"I, Liu Zhong, am willing to cooperate with the imperial army outside the city to open the city gates, restore order, and kill these Xiongnu inside the city."
Liu Zhong stared intently at his confidant's face and continued.
"Have you remembered what I said? Our survival depends entirely on you!"
The confidant nodded in agreement.
Liu Zhong was very satisfied with the sight and immediately sent someone to take this trusted confidant out of the city.
Meanwhile, at Uyan's residence, Arudun returned with a broad smile.
Upon seeing this, Wu Yan quickly stepped forward and asked.
"Did it work?"
Arrudon clasped his hands in a fist salute and said with a smile.
“These Han Chinese are all greedy for money, so this matter will be easy.”
Upon hearing this, Wu Yan breathed a long sigh of relief.
"Did they find anything unusual?"
The smile on Aruton's face gradually faded.
"I don't think so."
"But when I arrived, they were all gathered together, definitely discussing when to surrender."
“These fickle Han Chinese are really too cunning.”
"We must strike first!"
Wu Yan nodded in agreement.
"Are all the personnel ready?"
A cruel smile reappeared on Arrudon's face.
"We'll make sure they never leave alive!"
Wu Yan laughed and patted Aru Dun on the shoulder.
"here you go!"
Inside the vanguard's main tent outside the city, Zhang Han frowned as he looked at the person who had just arrived.
"Is everything you're saying true?"
Standing before Zhang Han at this moment was Liu Zhong's confidant.
"Reporting to the General! It is absolutely true! As soon as chaos breaks out in the city, my master will immediately open the city gates, allowing you to take Gongzhou City without bloodshed."
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