Qingzhou is the basic foundation of Lu Jing's troops. Over the years, Lu Jing has worked hard to manage Qingzhou, driving people from all over the world to the surrounding area of ​​Qingzhou City, farming farms to meet the needs of the army. Almost all craftsmen have been concentrated in the city to manage. In fact, all Qingzhou people have their daily work to serve the army, and they have become part of the army.

These people have no military loan, so they naturally have no salary. The only reward they receive is three meals a day. But for the three meals a day, they have to work day and night for the needs of the army. In fact, these people have almost become slaves.

Slaves of Qingzhou army.

Under such cruel rule, Lu Dao indeed accumulated a considerable wealth in Qingzhou. In addition, his trade with the Ming Dynasty, his grain warehouse was filled with grain like mountains, and there were a wide range of weapons in the arsenal. If necessary, he could arm an army of more than 100,000 people at any time.

This is Lu's confidence. He led 30,000 elite troops to occupy Danyang, and believed that under such circumstances, the Ming army would not and dare not attack Qingzhou at will, because in Qingzhou, he still had enough strength and could not fight in field, but relying on the powerful defensive power of Qingzhou County, he could still compete with the Ming army.

He estimated everything, but he did not.

No one wants to live such a life. Under the cruel exploitation, what is accumulated is the anger of resistance. No one can work day and night, work hard all year round, but in the end he is still at ease.

When Lu was in Qingzhou, no one dared to resist, but when he left Qingzhou, his anger that was suppressed finally began to spread in Qingzhou County from the beginning.

A large number of people are concentrated inside and outside Qingzhou County. Once everyone's emotions are ignited, it will be a catastrophe for the Qingzhou army.

"General, General Mo will lead his troops back to Qingzhou. General Mo will believe that as long as our army appears in the county town, all the riots will be quelled immediately." Lu Yi stood up with murderous intent and said loudly.

"How can it be that simple!" Han Kun immediately objected, "Not to mention whether Danyang County can divide its troops, even if it can divide its troops, how many can it be divided? Can these troops play a role when they return to Qingzhou City? There were nearly 20,000 troops in Qingzhou City, and now they are the ones who are unstable. They are still barely calm at present. Once Danyang returns, the local garrisons will inevitably launch a rebellion immediately. General Lu, don't forget that the grain warehouse and arsenal are in the control of these people. Once the war begins, let's not talk about the winner or lose. Just talk about these things if they are destroyed in the war, how will we survive next?"

"Besides, the Jumu Camp in Kaiping County has already set up troops on the border. Once a rebellion occurs in Qingzhou County, there is no doubt that those people will definitely invite Chen Zhihua to enter. Once the Ming army enters, what will happen? I don't need to say that you all know. They are worried about not having an excuse to intervene in Qingzhou County!"

"Have they intervened yet? Is there anything that happens in Qingzhou that can break away from them?" Lu Yi said angrily.

"We know these things very well, but how can we put them on the table?" Han Kun said helplessly: "Over the years, when we want to get food and weapons from Mingren, we can only open the door to convenience to them. Although we know that this is drinking poison to quench thirst, we have to do it."

The generals under the tent argued endlessly, but Lu must have regretted it. If he had known today, why should he have been there? Qingzhou was his basic base. Once he lost his 30,000 people, he would really become a sourceless water. Although Danyang County is in a critical terrain, it is impossible to support his troops now. More importantly, the Ming army is approaching and may have a fire with him at any time.

When Qingzhou is lost, Danyang is difficult to defend. Where can I go? Return to Qin Ting's embrace? Even though I know it is a broken ship that is already sinking and irresponsible, I am not stupid. Could it be that I can't climb up?

In fact, I have no choice anymore. I either go to war with the Ming people, then lose in a gorgeous way, or go to flee and exile. Without a base, the future path is not to be said. If I choose this one, I am afraid that many generals in the tent will probably find their own way out.

In other words, the only way I left was to surrender to the Ming people.

The Ming people's stance is very clear. Don't talk about the conditions to me, and you will surrender in advance if you have anything to do. This is exactly what Lu must not accept the most.

He hopes to surrender with conditions, and he hopes that he can always keep Qingzhou.

"Everything goes down and appease the soldiers. The matters of Qingzhou County cannot be disclosed at all now, otherwise I am afraid that the morale of the army will be unstable. I will think about it carefully." Lu must touch his forehead with his hand, which seemed extremely decadent. "Mr. Han stayed and talked about Qingzhou in detail with me."

The generals left, and only Lu Zhi and Han Kun were left in the tent. The two were silent for a long time before Lu Zhi spoke: "Has the Mingren really made up their minds?"

Han Kun nodded: "I have explained the meaning of the general to Chen Zhihua clearly, but his answer is simply impossible."

Lu Dao said angrily: "Mr. Lu now has an army of 100,000, and two states. He just asked Qin Feng for a mission from Qingzhou in Yongzhen. Why is he so stingy? Do you really think that Mr. Lu is a fish on the chopping board?"

Han Kun sighed: "General, the Ming people flatly reject you, not because they are generous or stingy, but because of their national policy. Under Qin Feng's rule, the rights of local county magistrates are being taken over to the central court step by step, and the power of self-determination is getting smaller and smaller. Qin Feng wants to build a country with a high centralized system. Under such a system, he will never tolerate a giant with military and political power in the local area. For example, Kaiping County, Chen Zhihua used to control the military and civilians, but now, the new county magistrate has taken office, and Chen Zhihua is only responsible for military affairs. If you want to live in Qingzhou forever, for Qin Feng, it is not really about separating one side. How could he agree to the country in the country? This is completely contrary to their current national policy. Therefore, the Ming people would rather go to war with us than compromise on this point."

"If this is not the case, how can we guarantee the interests of our tens of thousands of Qingzhou troops? If we follow the model of Hulao Army, wouldn't we have to be slaughtered in the future without any strength to fight back?" Lu Zhen said.

Han Kun was silent. The interests of the tens of thousands of Qingzhou troops mentioned by Lu Jing were ultimately Lu Jing's interests. Without these tens of thousands of troops, Lu Jing would naturally be nothing in the eyes of Ming people. Rub round and flat, and follow the wishes of others.

"General, in fact, if you take a step back, you might have a broad sky. Lu Dayuan and the others are living a good life now," said Han Kun.

"What does it mean to live a good life?" Lu Zhen sighed: "It has become a vassal of the Ming court. Whether it is Lu Dayuan or He Weiping, they are now all chess pieces in Qin Feng's hands. If you want to use them, use them and abandon them if you don't. Would we all end up like this?"

"What can I do if I do this?" Han Kun sighed: "Unless General Lu completely gave up the idea of ​​defecting to Ming Kingdom and decided to fight side by side with Qin court."

"That's a dead end." Lu Dao said decisively, "Don't watch Ma Yue gathered 200,000 troops. In the eyes of Ming people, it's a pile of rags that can't change the situation at all."

"Since that's the case, what else can the general hesitate?" Han Kun said: "Since there is no other way, there is only that path left. Even if there is no glory of the past, at least you can be a rich man. Mingguo is now determined to compete with the Qi people and kill the donkey, but he still won't do it."

"I just don't want to give up!" Lu Zhen sighed, "I have worked hard all my life and finally stood above this position. Do I have to return to my true form overnight? Mr. Han, I have to think about it carefully, think about it."

"General, the Ming people will not leave us too much time." Han Kun said: "Min Ruoxi, the Empress of Ming Kingdom, has arrived in Xingyuan County. This person is extremely cruel and ruthless. He can't hesitate for his descendants."

"I know, I know." Lu must wave his hand, "You go back to Qingzhou first. In any case, you must stabilize the situation in Qingzhou first."

"Yes, General!" Han Kun nodded and said, "Then I will go back to Qingzhou first. In Qingzhou, Han still has some weakness, but it won't take long. The change may be within ten days."

"I see."

Han Kun came and went in a hurry. He didn't stay in Lu Ding's military camp for half a day, so he set off again.

"Mr. Han, do Lu must still want to resist stubbornly?" The two horses were in parallel, and a man who looked like a guard asked Han Kun.

"The General is just unwilling to accept it. In fact, deep down, he knows that the situation is irreversible. I still want to spend a few more days, and he will definitely be able to turn this corner." Han Kun said.

"Time is endless, we don't have time to wait for him. It seems that we have to add a little bit of fire to make him understand more." The man dressed in a guard smiled.

"How did the Ming Dynasty place General Lu?"

"Mr. Han doesn't have to worry about this. If he can see the opportunity, then his glory and wealth are indispensable. It is not impossible to offer the land of the two counties and be appointed as the Duke. Yuejing will also prepare a luxurious mansion for General Lu."

"Is General Lu idle just now?"

"This is the best ending." The guard chuckled: "Lu must not be better than Lu Dayuan and He Weiping. He has too much thoughts. If he puts it in the army or guards, there may be problems. Instead of making it difficult for him to start and end well in the future and hurting the wise ruler, it is better to make plans earlier. And Mr. Han, your Majesty is willing to govern Qingzhou County. Such an arrangement can not only make a certain heart for Lu, but also the heart for Qingzhou Army. Of course, it also gives Mr. Han a space to display his talents."

"Qingzhou County?" Han Kun shook his head.
Chapter completed!