Anyi Wei family.

When Wei Jian came back, he called all the family members, regardless of direct lineage or concubine lineage, as long as they were in charge, they all came to the main clan's home to discuss countermeasures.

"Everyone understands, there is Xu Huang outside the city, and Tian Feng's 50,000-foot regiment is coming to kill. Give our family one day to think about it.

If we don't open the city gates and surrender, once the city is breached, our Wei family will be in danger of being expelled. Tell me, what will our family do?"

Wei Jian said.

"Chief, what are you afraid of? Is the Xiakou army as cruel as the Huns' cavalry? Our family is not even afraid of the Huns.

Why should we be afraid of the Xiakou Army? It’s not like our family has never seen fifty thousand soldiers and horses. Some time ago, the Huns’ cavalry came to our Anyi City.

There are tens of thousands of horsemen. In the end, there is nothing we can do to take Anyi City, so why not retreat in despair?"

A common disciple shouted.

Wei Jian shook his head and smiled bitterly in his heart. All his disciples have developed a bad character of being arrogant and do not take the people of the world seriously.

"Chief, I heard that the Xiakou army is very powerful. It is different from the armies in other places. It is even more powerful than the imperial army.

If we don't open the city gates and surrender, can we really hold the city of Anyi? Now the world is in chaos, and the princes everywhere are trying to stand on their own.

Besides, Xiakou always attaches great importance to the interests of merchants and commercial development. Compared with other princes,

It's completely different. For the benefit of the family, I suggest opening the city gate and surrendering to the Xiakou Army. In the Yuzhou area,

A large number of disciples of the Yuan family have not been punished. You must know that the Yuan family and Xiakou Qinqi have irresolvable conflicts.

The fact that the Yuan family has not been prosecuted yet shows that Qin Qi is a kind-hearted person. Of course, there are people in the family who have committed serious crimes.

Those who have human lives on their hands may be punished by the Xiakou Army, and this is reflected in Yuzhou's treatment of Yuan's disciples."

An old commoner said.

Some people firmly shook their heads in opposition. They had civilian murders on their hands. Once they surrendered, they would be severely punished.

"Chief, I am against surrender! Our ancestors are General Wei Qing and Queen Wei Zifu. Whoever arrives in Hedong will not give our Wei family face.

Do you think the Xiakou Army really dares to kill the Wei family? I guess the Xiakou Army is just trying to scare you, don't be deceived by the Xiakou Army's pretentiousness."

A young disciple said.

"Clan leader, I think we should open the city gate and surrender. Our Wei family, together with the Zhang family, Huang family and Cai family of Xiakou,

The Pang family all have business contacts. Especially the Zhang family, although they are just a woman, they have a very high status in Xiakou.

No one dared to offend anyone except that they had a good relationship with Qin Qi. In the past few years, our Wei family had to fight to get soap.

Soap, fine wine and other supplies were also sent to the Xiakou area. The transaction was very pleasant.

Xiakou has not seized items once. Moreover, in Xiakou area, as long as you pay tax once,

No matter where you go by car, you don't have to pay city fees, taxes, etc. Relatively speaking, Xiakou has the best atmosphere for doing business.

The key is that Xiakou's army now occupies half of the world and has become the most powerful prince in the world.

With the few manpower in our family, how can we fight against the Xiakou Army? For the sake of the family, I feel that surrendering to the Xiakou Army should not be done with an egg against a rock."

A disciple of the family who had been to Xiakou said.

"Chief, I heard that the policies formulated in the Xiakou area are all based on the interests of the people and do not care about the big family at all.

The interests of wealthy families. Our family is a big family in Hedong. Once we open the city gate and surrender, the fields owned by the family will be handed over to the Yamen.

The servants in the family must be released from slavery, which will undoubtedly be the biggest blow to the family. Unless the Xiakou Army guarantees that the interests of the Wei family will not be infringed upon, the land will not be handed over, and the servants will not be released, etc."

Another Wei family member said.

"Third uncle, you take it for granted. How can Xiakou's army give guarantees to the Wei family? What qualifications do our Wei family have to make Xiakou compromise?

Besides, Xiakou did not forcibly confiscate the land or force the release of the servants. The policy formulated by Xiakou was

You must pay minimum wages to your servants, slaves, guaranteed wages, a stepped tax policy, and control of good breeding.

No matter how much land you have, once wages are paid, the cost will skyrocket. Is there any point in farming? At that time,

You ask to hand it over on your own initiative. Once the fields are left uncultivated, you will be severely punished by the government and may even have the fields confiscated. What can you do? Don't dream about it."

A journey to Xiakou.

Wei Jian was also extremely surprised when he heard this. He is the clan leader, but he usually doesn't interfere in too many specific matters.

I don’t know much about the situation in Xiakou area either.

Wei Jian then asked about various policies of Xiakou. Wei Jian was extremely shocked and knew that if he did not surrender, the Wei family would definitely be expelled from the Xiakou army.

"Clan leader, if we surrender, some of the disciples in our family will be punished if they are involved in a murder case?"

An old man said.

"In order to ensure that the Wei family is not expelled and passed down from generation to generation, do we have a choice? Hand over the people with murder cases to give the Xiakou Army a good impression."

Wei Jian said.

"Remember, don't act rashly at this time, let alone do anything to erase evidence.

Once something happens, the entire Wei family will bear the wrath of Xiakou Army. We cannot risk the disapproval of the world, let alone take risks."

Wei Jian said.

"Patriarch, our family actually has some relationship with Qin Qi. A few years ago, a man named Xi Zhong came to our family.

Holding an east pearl, he asked our Wei family to terminate the engagement between Zhongdao and Cai Yan. The master was still alive at that time.

After thinking about it, I agreed. Now that Cai Yan has become Qin Qi's wife, she has some relationship with our family.

With this kind of relationship, as long as we manage it well, our Wei family will not be suppressed and will develop very well."

The housekeeper said.

Wei Jian nodded and thought about it carefully. This was indeed the case.

"Okay, since everyone is unanimous, we will open the city gate and surrender tomorrow. I hope everyone will not cause any trouble, and be sure to tell your family when you go back."

Wei Jian said.

The next day!

When Xiakou's army arrived at Anyi City, they found that the city gate was wide open, and Wei Jian led the officials in the city to stand on both sides of the city gate.

Seeing the Xiakou Army arriving, Wei Jian immediately stepped forward, holding the seal of Hedong County with both hands, and handed it to Xu Huang and Tian Feng.

Xu Huang took the golden seal.

"Master Wei, your family is very knowledgeable. You are worthy of being the descendant of General Wei Qing. You can know right from wrong and see the situation clearly."

Xu Huangdao.

"Since I have taken the initiative to open the city gate and surrender, I will not embarrass the Wei family or kill people indiscriminately. Everything will be carried out in accordance with the policies of the Xiakou area.

We will not touch a single cent of the Wei family's wealth, and we will not force our lands, servants, or slaves to be handed over or released.

However, it must be ensured that the fields are not left uncultivated, that the servants and slaves are not worked in vain, and that minimum wage guarantees must be paid.

If it cannot be achieved, it is better to hand it over. Release those who should be released, and there is no need to support so many people.

The expenditure for a year is very large. As for Lord Wei and his officials, they have two choices. Those who want to continue to be officials,

You must go to Xiakou Academy to receive training, pass an assessment and get a fair evaluation, and then reassign your job position.

Those who don’t want to be officials can go home and farm their fields as long as there are no corruption incidents, and we won’t embarrass them.”

Xu Huangdao.
Chapter completed!