Lin Han was calm, but the soldiers in the city were very nervous.
The elite soldiers and generals outside the city are so powerful that they are sure to fall once they attack the city.
By then, the soldiers in the city will be in danger.
The dead silence made the atmosphere depressing.
Outside Xiling City, it was like a powder keg before an explosion. Once it exploded, the sky would be stained with blood.
On the city wall, many soldiers looked at the commander.
They were tempted by Xiao Hange's conditions, and Xiao Hange was well-known, so they believed it.
The decision lies with the commander.
If the commander does not surrender, they will not have much desire to fight.
"General!"
"General."
"General, I believe in Lord Xiao."
The deputy and subordinates beside the commander said expectantly.
After hesitating for a long time, the commander finally walked to the top of the city wall.
"We are willing to trust Lord Xiao and surrender to him. We hope that he will uphold justice for us."
After saying this, he threw the weapon in his hand off the city wall.
Other soldiers followed suit.
"Open the city gates and welcome Lord Xiao."
The city gates were wide open, Ji Ling's vanguard cavalry entered first, and then Lin Han led the Qinglong Army slowly into the city.
Xiling City was broken and fell into Lin Han's hands.
Entering the Jiangxia County Magistrate's Mansion, it was officially announced that Xiling City fell into Lin Han's hands.
"System prompt: Xiling City has been occupied by Xiao Hange."
Shen Hua Xue Ge and Qin Linglong standing next to them looked dazed and even a little bit unbelievable.
The city is broken already?
I thought there would be a big battle, but unexpectedly, not even a single soldier was mobilized.
But their military merits were actually skyrocketing. Just by standing here on horseback, their military merits increased by 500,000.
The players who came with the army were even more surprised. They didn't even move, but they got the basic reward of military merit and military merit for battle victory. They didn't get so much even if they fought hard before.
Lin Han ignored their surprise. After capturing the city, his military merits amounted to four million, and he was already used to it.
After entering the city, Lin Han went to the prefectural government.
"Where are the Jinyiwei?"
"Sir, what are your instructions?" The two accompanying secret guards quickly entered the mansion and asked respectfully.
"Pass my order. Mobilize all available Jinyiwei in Lujiang and investigate the corrupt officials in Jiangxia County, as well as the bully families who oppress the people. Pull them all out for me. Then return to Hanjiang City and summon Bao Zheng."
After the arrangements were completed, Lin Han summoned the leader of the surrendered army.
Upon seeing Lin Han, the commander bowed and saluted.
"No need to be so polite. What's your name?"
"Your Excellency, my name is Cen Liu."
"How many surrendered troops are there in the city with you?"
"Over 25,000. I asked some soldiers to take off their uniforms and disperse because they were afraid that the lord would change his mind."
"Order the names of all the soldiers, numbered by hundred, and submit the rosters to me. Starting tomorrow, I will distribute the rations owed to you by the court. The team that registers the fastest will receive them first. Warn them not to lie, or they will be executed by military law."
"I understand. Thank you, Your Excellency." Cen Liu expressed his gratitude with emotion.
"Go down."
In the county magistrate's office, Tian Feng quickly took over the government affairs of Jiangxia County.
This place has just been pacified, and it concerns the livelihood of the people in Jiangxia County. In addition, Lin Han made a promise in front of everyone, so we dare not neglect it.
The next day, Lin Han ordered Ji Ling to summon all the surrendered soldiers to the parade ground.
When Lin Han arrived at the parade ground, more than 25,000 surrendered soldiers had already lined up there.
Everyone was dejected and listless. Only when they saw Lin Han and others performing on the martial arts stage did they look up with hope in their eyes.
"My fellow soldiers, I know what you've been through. I'm here today to fulfill my promise from yesterday."
Lin Han gave an order, and the soldiers who had been waiting by the parade ground came in with baskets and distributed five-zhu coins one by one.
Five months' military pay.
Many soldiers were very excited when they received the five-zhu note.
"Thank you, Governor Xiao."
"Thank you, Master Xiao."
"Thank you, Master Xiao."
After all the outstanding military pay was distributed, the soldiers below started shouting involuntarily and formed a group.
Lin Han pressed his hands and everyone suddenly became quiet.
"The wages owed to you have been paid. You now have two choices. One, take your wages and return home. Two, you remain here and serve as my soldiers. I can assure you that your wages will be better than they are now, and will be distributed promptly every month."
"Now you make your choice. Those who choose to leave, leave the barracks and go home now. Those who choose to stay, stay where you are."
The soldiers on the parade ground were in a commotion and hesitant.
As the first person stepped out, others followed. Many people stayed just to get five months' pay and did not want to stay in the army.
After a stick of incense, only more than 12,000 soldiers were left on the field.
Lin Han was extremely satisfied with this and ordered Ji Ling to recruit and train these soldiers.
The Jiangxia County was pacified.
When Bao Zheng rushed over, he was called to the prefectural government by Lin Han.
"Bao Zheng, Xiling has just been settled, and Jiangxia's internal affairs are in chaos. I need you to handle it."
Lin Han handed over all the corrupt officials and related evidence secretly discovered by the Jinyiwei to Bao Zheng.
When he was handed the list of corrupt officials and related evidence, anger could be seen on Bao Zheng's dark face.
"It's so corrupt, shocking and extremely hateful," Bao Zheng said angrily.
It is not an exaggeration to say that it is rotten to the root.
The evidence found by the Jinyiwei was varied, showing that the aristocratic families and officials were corrupt and exploited the people. Six or seven out of ten grains were obtained from various taxes such as land rent, land tax, head tax, household tax, rotation tax, calculation tax, and tribute (money presented to the emperor).
People from aristocratic families raped women and committed crimes with impunity.
No wonder Jiangxia County rebelled. With such oppression, the people had no way to survive.
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