Chapter 281 People Can’t Go the Wrong Way
Tan Feng asked, "What should we do about the Fourth Prince?"
Lu Chenyang's eyes flashed. Four hundred thousand troops! Now the Fourth Prince only has a little over four hundred thousand troops. Just thinking about this number made his heart burn.
That was the Yanhui Army, a well-trained army led by the Yan family.
He narrowed his eyes: "Where is Dong Zhe now?"
Tan Feng replied: "No news yet, but judging by the time, he should be back."
This time is calculated based on the food and fodder they brought with them. It has been so long, and they should have eaten up the food and fodder they brought.
Lu Chenyang nodded and said in a deep voice: "When Dong Zhe comes back, let him persuade them to surrender."
Persuade to surrender?
Is that how the word is used? Aren't they in the same group as the Yanhui Army?
Tan Feng didn't dare to speak, but Wei Dong thought for a moment and said, "Sir, why don't I ask the people of Huai'an City to come over?" He thought for a moment and said, "There are some survivors in the city."
The Tatars couldn't have killed everyone, but it wasn't an exaggeration to say that nine out of ten houses were empty. He didn't believe the Yanhui Army could maintain their morale by finding survivors and having them tell them about what happened in Huai'an before the Yanhui Army.
The Fourth Prince must bear the consequences of his own sins.
A hint of coldness flashed in Weidong's eyes.
Lu Chenyang looked at him and smiled, and said that Weidong was a promising person.
He nodded and said, "You go and arrange this matter, and then you can stay in Jing'an City temporarily and serve as the prefect of Huai'an City."
Lu Chenyang finally made up his mind at this time, but it was still somewhat different from his original idea.
Lu Chenyang originally wanted Wei Dong to be the prefect of Jing'an City, but after thinking about it, he decided to let him manage Huai'an City.
After this battle, Huai'an City was devastated and in need of reconstruction. At this time, a capable person was needed to slowly develop Huai'an City. Huai'an City's geographical location was very important, and he would not worry about handing it over to someone else.
Weidong is the best candidate. This is his hometown and he will revitalize his hometown.
As for the issue of Wei Dong being a bachelor, Lu Chenyang said that it didn't matter, he had the final say, and anyone who objected should keep it to themselves!
When these words were spoken, everyone was shocked.
They didn't expect that Lu Chenyang valued Wei Dong so much, and his starting point was the prefect.
Tan Feng was the first to congratulate: "Congratulations, Brother Wei. I knew that with your talent you would be put to good use."
Zu Xingwei also urged, "Brother Wei, what are you standing there for? Are you so happy that you've lost your mind? Why don't you thank the adults for their support?"
Zu Xingwei was extremely envious. These were the seven differences.
He considered himself a capable man, but unfortunately, he had taken the wrong path in the past, so now he had to carefully accumulate military merits so that Lu Chenyang would gradually change his opinion of him.
Looking at Wei Dong again, Lu Chenyang's emphasis on him was closely tied to his status. He was a survivor of the devastation in Huai'an City, and even after being captured, he didn't give up on saving himself.
With such perseverance and character, how could Lu Chenyang not look up to him?
So, people, don't take the wrong path. Once you do something wrong or take the wrong path, you will need to put in several times more effort to get back to the starting point.
However, he still has a chance to change. Now that adults have given him a chance, he will definitely make adults change their views of him!
Wei Dong's eyes were red, and he immediately knelt on the ground: "I thank you for your support, sir. I will serve you wholeheartedly and will never let you down."
Wei Dong hadn't expected Lu Chenyang to place such high hopes on him. The prefect of Huai'an City was a fifth-rank official, and he hadn't even taken the imperial examination.
Lu Chenyang promoted him in such an unconventional way that he could only repay him with his life.
Lu Chenyang personally stepped forward and helped him up, saying, "You don't have to thank me. This may not be a good job. Right now, nine out of ten houses in Huai'an City are empty, and you still have a lot to do. A seriously injured person is difficult to heal, and you are healing a city riddled with wounds. Everything Huai'an City has suffered is the fault of those in power, but the people have to bear the consequences. Now, I hand it over to you, and I hope it can return to its former prosperity and glory."
Wei Dong was so moved that tears fell: "Sir..."
Lu Chenyang added: "But don't worry, you are not alone, we will all help you. I chose you because I trust your ability, Weidong, don't let me down."
Wei Dong immediately said, "Don't worry, sir. With your support, I am confident that I can rebuild Huai'an City!"
Lu Chenyang smiled.
He muttered to himself: "After solving the external threat, we must solve the internal strife." As he spoke, a murderous look flashed in his eyes.
Lu Chenyang was very dissatisfied with the Fourth Prince, and his murderous intent towards the Fourth Prince was even stronger than that towards Zar of Tatar.
The existence of the Fourth Prince was like a thorn in Lu Chenyang's throat, and he felt that he could no longer endure it.
Lu Chenyang sent people to find Dong Zhe and asked him to lead his troops back to Jing'an City as soon as possible.
Three days later, the men Lu Chenyang had sent to look for Dong Zhe returned with him. Besides Dong Zhe's 10,000 soldiers, he also brought back over 5,000 civilians. These were the people he had rescued from the nearby villages during his recent expedition.
When the soldier came to report, Lu Chenyang's face was filled with joy: "Great, this is great! How can it be so? Dong Zhe's return is just in time." He said, looking at Wei Dong: "Wei Dong, come with me to see General Dong."
Weidong nodded in agreement.
The two of them walked out immediately. Dong Zhe didn't expect that Lu Chenyang would come out to greet him in person.
Dong Zhe had never seen Lu Chenyang before, but when Lu Chenyang appeared, he suddenly understood and recognized him at a glance.
He looked at the handsome young man, dressed in a green robe, with his black hair tied up, looking like a scholar. He had a smile on his face, and was dressed simply, but he exuded a sense of dignity.
As soon as he appeared, he attracted everyone's attention, and at this moment, he was looking at him with a gentle look.
Dong Zhe walked quickly towards Lu Chenyang, then knelt on one knee: "I am the captain of the Yanhui Army, Dong Zhe, and I pay my respects to Lord Lu!"
Lu Chenyang quickly helped him up: "General Dong, please stand up quickly." He looked at Dong Zhe and sighed, "General Dong is very understanding of justice. He is willing to bear the infamy for the sake of great work. I admire him. Well done, well done. He truly lives up to the reputation of the Yanhui Army for its loyalty and righteousness!"
Dong Zhe's eyes suddenly turned red. Ever since he defected from the Yanhui Army, the Fourth Prince had announced to the public that he had become a deserter, having fled the Yanhui Army with his cowardly soldiers.
He felt bad, thinking that he was the one who made his brothers bear the blame.
But some people knew that they were not, they were not deserters, and some people praised them as loyal and righteous people. How could he not be moved?
"Sir!" Dong Zhe called out emotionally.
Lu Chenyang patted his shoulder and said, "I heard that you brought back a lot of people this time?"
"Yes, they are all local people." Dong Zhe said, "I was worried that the Tatars would attack, so I persuaded them to leave with me."
Dong Zhe said, looking at Lu Chenyang nervously: "Sir, I made the decision on my own and told them that I would give them food, sir..."
Lu Chenyang said, "This is not the place to talk, General Dong, let's go in and talk."
Dong Zhe was apprehensive. He had told the people that if they followed him, they would have food and shelter. He was actually quite unsure. He had heard about Lu Chenyang's deeds, which was why he made such a wish. But he wasn't Lu Chenyang's friend, and he didn't know what Lu Chenyang thought. He was worried that Lu Chenyang would think he was acting on his own.
What if Lu Chenyang refused to provide food? After all, there were so many people to feed, many of whom were elderly, weak, women and children. Why should Lu Chenyang support them? They were of no use to Lu Chenyang.
Even though he had heard of Lu Chenyang's reputation for loving his people like his own children, he couldn't help but doubt it. After all, the only person he had ever seen in a higher position was the Fourth Prince.
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