Chapter 550 Entering the Natural Barrier, Ren Gui Takes Charge
Chapter 550 Entering the Natural Barrier, Ren Gui Takes Charge
"General Xue, now that the overall situation is settled, shouldn't we consider how to appease the people in the city, and also deal with the elderly, weak, women, and children of the Yellow Turban rebels outside the pass?"
"After all, the will of the people is the foundation of long-term stability and security."
Cai Delai pressed his advantage and made a suggestion.
"What Supervisor Cai said is absolutely right. However, we still need to carefully examine and treat the old and weak Yellow Turban soldiers outside the pass to prevent any further trouble."
"This matter still requires the assistance of Inspector Cai and everyone else to handle together, and we must be fair and impartial in order to demonstrate the benevolence of our army."
Xue Rengui nodded in agreement, and after a moment of contemplation, said...
Cai Delai readily agreed, secretly rejoicing that he had initially chosen to surrender.
The real reason was that Jingni from the Luo Wang organization had a sword to his neck, asking him if he would surrender.
For the sake of his own life, he had no choice but to let the police have the leverage to overthrow him and obediently become a traitor.
I thought I would be lucky to escape with my life this time.
However, it seems that the legendary Crown Prince of Yun has no intention of discarding him after he has served his purpose.
Cai Delai's smile grew increasingly obsequious, and a calculating glint shone in his slightly swollen eyes.
"Then, General, what are your plans regarding the old and weak Yellow Turban rebels beyond the pass?"
He leaned slightly forward, seemingly respectfully inquiring of Xue Rengui.
As he spoke, he inadvertently raised his right hand and lightly traced his index finger across his neck. The gesture was subtle yet profound, as if hinting at some ruthless tactic.
This subtle movement did not escape Xue Rengui's keen eyes.
Xue Rengui's face instantly darkened, and his eyes turned cold.
"Supervisor Cai, you are mistaken."
"These Yellow Turban soldiers are old and weak. They were originally innocent civilians, also citizens of the Great Qian Dynasty. They were only forced into this war because of the turbulent times."
"Now they are unarmed, no longer those ravenous Yellow Turban rebels. Our army lives by the principles of benevolence and righteousness; how could we commit such an unrighteous and inhumane act?"
Xue Rengui's voice was not loud, but it carried an undeniable sense of oppression.
Upon hearing this, Cai Delai's expression changed slightly. He had not expected Xue Rengui to reject the proposal so resolutely.
"General Xue is right; I had not considered this carefully."
"However, if our army does not incorporate or deal with these old and weak Yellow Turban soldiers, they may become a source of worry for our army."
He quickly smiled apologetically, trying to ease the tension.
"Supervisor Cai, if the Cangzhou Army is to maintain long-term stability in Hengzhou, it must prioritize Huai Ren."
Xue Rengui shook his head slightly, his gaze fixed on Cai Delai. He hadn't expected this spineless little fat boy to be so ruthless.
After hearing this, Cai Delai muttered to himself.
He originally thought Xue Rengui would only be a military general who focused on military affairs, but he didn't expect him to be able to say a few words about political affairs as well.
Although he was dissatisfied, he dared not show it and could only nod in agreement repeatedly.
However, Cai Delai did not give up. He rolled his eyes and came up with another plan.
"General Xue, I know you are benevolent and righteous, but these old and weak Yellow Turban soldiers are a real burden."
"It would be better if I handled this matter secretly. The general only needs to stay in the army and his reputation will remain intact."
The chubby figure leaned closer to Xue Rengui and whispered.
This immediately made it clear to Xue Rengui that Cai Delai's actions were undoubtedly a suggestion for him to play the "villain" role, dealing with the old and weak Yellow Turban soldiers who were seen as a burden, thereby preserving the reputation of the Cangzhou army. (Set as homepage to get daily updates on works such as "I Summon Famous Generals of All History in Another World")
"Supervisor Cai, what do you mean by that? Our Cangzhou army is a righteous and benevolent force; how could we commit such a cruel act?"
"These Yellow Turban soldiers are old and weak, and although they have no fighting ability, they are still human beings and have the right to live. Our army should treat them with benevolence and kindness, rather than regard them as a burden."
This only made Xue Rengui's face darken further. He glared at Cai Delai, his voice as cold as frost.
"General Xue, please calm down. That's not what I meant. It's just that these old and weak Yellow Turban soldiers are indeed a problem."
Cai Delai was intimidated by Xue Rengui's stern gaze and couldn't help but feel a little scared. He quickly explained.
"The strategists in my Cangzhou army will make proper arrangements for this matter. Our army should present itself as a benevolent and righteous force, so that the world may know of our army's benevolence and virtue."
"The most urgent task now is to bring Tianqian Pass completely under the control of the Cangzhou army to prevent the remnants of the Yellow Turban Army from taking the opportunity to cause trouble."
"Supervisor Cai, you only need to assist me in handling this matter; there's no need to worry about anything else."
Xue Rengui shook his head slightly and did not look at Cai Delai again.
After hearing this, Cai Delai secretly made his own plans.
He knew that his position in the eyes of the Prince of Yun was not secure and that he could be replaced at any time.
However, if they want to solidify their position, they must rely on the power of the Cangzhou army.
With this in mind, since Xue Rengui had taken the initiative to take on this matter, he naturally had no objection to Xue Rengui's proposal. However, he secretly planned how to gain more benefits from it.
"General Xue is absolutely right. It was my oversight. Our army is a benevolent and righteous force, and we should take benevolence as our foundation and appease these old and weak Yellow Turban soldiers."
While secretly calculating in his heart, Cai Delai's words became increasingly flattering and submissive.
"General..."
At this critical moment, a series of steady yet rapid footsteps broke the solemn atmosphere in the room, and a general wearing a blood-stained battle robe entered the hall. It was Zhang He.
He was covered in blood, but his face showed an indomitable determination, clearly indicating that he had just escaped from a fierce battle in the city.
Zhang He's eyes revealed an urgency. He quickly walked to Xue Rengui's side, whispered a few words, and indicated that most areas of the city had been cleared and the situation was basically stable.
Upon hearing this, Xue Rengui's brows relaxed slightly, and a hint of approval flashed in his eyes.
He nodded slightly to show that he understood, then turned his gaze back to Cai Delai, as if he was weighing something.
Zhang He did not immediately retreat, but instead gestured with his eyes to indicate some details, especially the supply and equipment areas guarded by Cai Delai and several powerful figures behind him.
His sharp eyes held a hint of wariness, clearly indicating doubts about these people's loyalty.
However, considering the current situation, Zhang He did not take any drastic action, but simply conveyed this message to Xue Rengui with his eyes.
Xue Rengui naturally noticed Zhang He's gaze, and although he understood, he did not immediately reveal it.
He then turned his gaze to Cai Delai, his eyes filled with scrutiny, as if waiting for an answer.
Upon seeing this, Cai Delai's heart skipped a beat, but he quickly composed himself and put on that fawning smile again.
"General Xue, General Zhang, those supply and equipment areas were originally guarded by us on behalf of the Cangzhou army."
"Now that the overall situation is settled, we are naturally willing to return the property to its rightful owner and hand it over to the Cangzhou Army for full disposal."
He quickly stepped forward, his obese body surprisingly agile, and while bowing with his hands clasped, he spoke in a greasy voice.
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