"I sneaked in and saw that the Heavenly King was about to chop off a few of the captives we had brought back. One of his fellow villagers objected, and a fight ensued! When I left, I even saw a small group of them quietly leaving the camp."
Fang Zhiyi was happy: "Listen up, generals!" Those guards who had not yet come to their senses stood up like a reflex.
"Gather your men and horses, follow me out of the city and raid the enemy camp!"
"General! Isn't this ridiculous?"
"General! It's just a minor disturbance. The enemy army outnumbers us several times. Think twice!"
Fang Zhiyi threw the letter in his arms out: "Look at it all."
It was a secret report. Half a month ago, the people Zhiyi had sent out had received a response. They had found the leaders of several peasant uprising forces and not only granted them pardons, but also fiefs and titles! Immediately, some wrote letters to express their gratitude and expressed their willingness to serve as pioneers in suppressing the rebellion for the emperor and the general!
"This..." A guard looked puzzled.
Fang Zhiyi said, "Who would revolt if the officials weren't too cruel and the people weren't hungry? But if the revolt achieved its goal, not only would they be pardoned but they would also turn their fortunes around, who would be willing to risk their lives for a person they couldn't even see coming?"
He wrote several letters detailing the situation of several rebel armies and the thoughts of their leaders. "Since you've rebelled, who will be emperor? Will he kill you, the threat you pose?" he asked. "I don't know what the emperor thinks, but you all know me, Fang Zhiyi. I say I'll pardon you, and the emperor won't object. I've seen your talents, and I've decided to let you ascend to the throne, to receive promotions and honors, and to help me rule this world!" "If we have to fight, how many of you will die? The court can flee, sometimes south, and the fighting will continue. Do you think you can survive?"
In order to make them believe, Fang Zhiyi even stamped his own seal on it.
Sure enough, these naive rebels took his advice and began to ponder. They'd all risen up because of oppressive government, corrupt officials, and hunger, but now they understood what he meant. Did he want them to govern their own hometowns? Thinking of their wives, children, and elders at home, the rebels' morale was unsettled. Then, considering the King's character, judging by his rape of other people's wives and daughters, he was definitely not a wise leader!
The rebel army that originally wanted to join the Heavenly King was already stationed not far away, but did not come any closer.
Some small groups of rebels quietly broke away from the Tianwang camp.
The city gates were wide open, and shouts of killing filled the night sky. Fang Zhiyi told them that this was not an attack on the camp, but a deterrent!
As expected, the rebel camp was in chaos and they were unable to organize any effective means of resistance for a while!
Fang Zhiyi did not rush into the camp, but stopped his horse in front of the camp. The king who had just rushed out with a gun was a little stunned. What was he going to do?
"My fellow countrymen! You have suffered!" Fang Zhiyi dismounted and bowed to the newly assembled rebels. "I, Fang, would like to apologize to you all on behalf of the imperial court."
Those armed with weapons and weapons were not sure what the imperial court was going to do.
"I promise you all today that in the future of the Wei Wu Dynasty, everyone will have food to eat and farmland to cultivate!" He paused, "I will select some talented people from among you to govern your hometown and reject corrupt officials! Moreover, the court will not pursue your rebellion!"
These words left several uneducated rebels stunned. The court would not pursue the matter? And would they still give them official positions?
The king reacted and pointed his spear: "Don't listen to this official's sweet talk! He's trying to deceive you!"
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