Chapter 820 Contradiction
As soon as this news came out, the people of Ezhou were in an uproar.
"How could the general make such a decision? Can those foreigners be used?"
"Yes, they are prisoners! Can they really fight for us?"
"What if they betray us midway?"
The people were talking about it, but those who had just arrived in Ezhou were completely confused.
"What prisoners? How come we don't know about this?"
"Of course you don't know, let me tell you."
When the people finished telling the story of the captives, the newcomers were shocked.
"How is it possible that they captured over 100,000 people?"
"You don't understand this, do you?" The people of Ezhou raised their heads proudly, and with a shake of their heads, they told the whole rumor that had become a myth.
The story of the Hubei Northern Army's battle against hundreds of thousands of foreigners that day has long been distorted. It was clearly gunpowder weapons that had the advantage, but now it is said to be the work of magic cast by the gods of Xuanji Mountain.
The newcomers were stunned.
"Your Ezhou is blessed by the gods of Xuanji Mountain."
"It's 'our Ezhou'. Why haven't you gotten used to it yet? Don't criticize yourselves from now on. Our Ezhou must be a blessed land blessed by the gods! Think about how you ended up here. And look at us, we've never lacked water!"
"Yeah, we're still relatively well off in Chenzhou. I heard that places like Linzhou and Yunzhou are horrible, with people even drinking human blood!"
"Drinking human blood is so inhumane! Fortunately, we are from Ezhou, otherwise..."
The topic gradually went off track, but everyone's doubts remained unresolved.
This news not only confused the people of Ezhou, but also the prisoners.
Ryan and Lyle had just come out of the arsenal. After hearing the news, Ryan's eyes lit up with excitement.
"Go! I have to apply!"
Lyle immediately poured cold water on him, "Dear brother, aren't you worried that this is fake news they deliberately released?"
"How is it possible, my dear brother? I believe my eyes. Haven't you noticed these days that the girls and boys in Dajin are too enthusiastic, especially my beloved girl, she..."
Before Ryan could finish his words, Lyle interrupted him, "My dear brother, let me remind you that the Sixth Miss is the lover of that young general. Are you sure you want to be his enemy?"
The young general he was referring to was Shengze.
When Ryan heard this, he immediately became timid and said with an evasive look: "I'm just talking, but I must go to the conscription this time!"
"Aren't you afraid that they will make us cannon fodder?" Lyle was speechless about his brother. How could he have such a simple-minded brother?
Ryan patted his chest confidently and said, "Old Qin still relies on us to make steam engines. I believe they won't let us be cannon fodder!"
When Lyle heard this, he suddenly stopped worrying and walked quickly to the cafeteria.
They are now the right-hand men of Qin Lao. Ryan's desire to join the army is simply a dream!
Lyle's idea was correct. The scope of this conscription did not include the technical talents selected previously.
Due to the controversy among the people of Ezhou over the scope of conscription, some captives who had already integrated into Ezhou life were also questioned.
Zheng Shicheng had been in a state of panic these past two days. After finally calming everyone down, he quickly ran to find Sheng Ze and Liang Cheng.
"Your Highness, General, why don't you reconsider this matter?"
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