Lu Cunxiao sneered: "Just just a few words of yours, I want these thousands of brothers to surrender?"

"It's not considered surrendering, just letting them all settle for their destiny." Chu Huan said lightly: "If you are guilty, I will not bypass it. If you are innocent, I think that I can let it go because of helplessness. I think most people have no serious crimes in this. This governor has already implemented the equalization order in Xiguan. If they are willing, they can still be distributed to the land, and the government can also provide farming tools."

Chu Huan's voice was not loud, but he was not far from the stone barriers of the bandits. Everyone was silent, but many people heard Chu Huan's words and immediately started to whisper.

Chu Huan was not wrong. If it was a last resort, no one was really willing to become a bandit.

There were thousands of people in Hulu Village. Except for a very small number, most of them were forced to survive and had to rob them. Then they were favored and forced to take over by General Qiu and took down one small bandit after another, which formed the strength of Hulu Village.

This time, he was besieged here by officers and soldiers and could not break through. The bandits thought they would die without a doubt, but their morale was already very low. At this time, he could not only survive, but also hoped to return to his hometown and be assigned to land and farming tools.

The bandits were born, most of them were poor peasants' families. The family had been dealing with the land all their lives, and they were able to get the land and farm again, which was really tempting to them.

The bandits whispered to each other for a while, and many people showed suspicion.

Lu Cunxiao's lips moved, and he seemed to be a little moved, but he was very disgusted with the government. Even if Chu Huan said this, he still had doubts.

"Xiao'er, resisting the government is to make us survive." Lu's mother stared at Lu Cun Xiao and said, "We had no way to survive when we went up the mountain. Now that Lord Chu allows everyone to farm and survive, why should they die in vain?"

Lu Cunxiao hesitated for a moment and finally said, "Mom, I have heard of the matter of Juntian Ling, and I have indeed seen many people assigned to the fields..." He paused and sneered, "But who knows whether this is a move by Chu Huan to win people's hearts? Perhaps when he has established a solid foundation in Xiguan, Juntian Ling will be abolished."

"Abolishing the equal-field order is of no use to me, and it will only inspire greater civil unrest. You can rest assured." Chu Huan said calmly: "Stay in filial piety, Xiguan needs to rest, not like the current situation of wars. If there are too many, I don't want to say that if you know the general, you can understand it."

Lu Cunxiao hesitated for a moment and asked, "Even if we have tillage tools, how can we grow grain?"

Chu Huan smiled and said, "If it were last year, if you asked this, I wouldn't dare to give you any guarantee." After a pause, he raised his hand and pointed at the distance at the foot of the mountain. "But now you can go and see that the grain in many places in Xiguan has matured and can be harvested immediately. Although these grains are owned by those gentry families, this governor has already discussed with them. The government will come forward to borrow the grain from them, and then the government will lend the grain to the people according to the land needs. When the people harvest, they only need to fill in 10% of the grains they originally borrowed, and even if the interest for receiving the grain is transferred back to the gentry who lend the grain."

Lu Cunxiao said in surprise: "You really do this?"

"Not only that, the court issued an order to exempt Xiguan from taxes for three years. This is to restore the vitality of Xiguan. Our governor has also ordered to implement the rent-in-one system. Although the government will collect certain taxes from the people in order to govern the local area, our governor has issued an order, which clearly stipulates that within the three years of exemption of taxes, the people only need to pay 20% of the tax. In other words, our governor can guarantee that as long as nothing unexpected happens, the people can work hard and will never let a person starve to death after the harvest." Chu Huan said seriously: "I know why this governor wants to quell the rebellion? The reason is very simple. If this governor wants to ensure that the people in Xiguan live and work in peace and contentment, they must protect them from harassment by anyone, concentrate on production, and work in peace and contentment."

Chu Huan talked about it and was full of energy. Lu Cunxiao didn't know what to say at this time. From Chu Huan's expression, Lu Cunxiao could tell that this young man seemed to really want to do something.

Seeing that Lu Cunxiao was already moved, Chu Huan smiled and said to Lu's mother: "Old man, where does Cunxiao go? I still want you to discuss it well. I will give you a day, and I hope you can give me a reply tomorrow."

After saying that, he bowed to Lu's mother, then turned around and was about to leave.

Zhang Niu, who had been kneeling aside, couldn't help but whisper: "Boss, we can only be dead. If we really can go home and farm...!"

Before he could finish his words, Lu Cunxiao had already glared at him fiercely, and Zhang Niu immediately held back his words.

Chu Huan walked seven or eight steps away and finally heard Lu Cunxiao's voice shouting: "Let's wait!"

A smile appeared on Chu Huan's lips, and he slowly turned around. Lu Cunxiao stared at Chu Huan's eyes and said, "What you said just now is that some people can go back, but what about the rest?"

"Perform to measure the sins." Chu Huan said: "Those who poison the people of the country will naturally be punished by law. If they are forced to do so, this governor can understand that lenient care is the basis."

All the bandits behind him had never harmed the people, and many of them suddenly had their eyes lit up.

No one will be excited to be able to survive from death.

"Lu Cunxiao is the first to be guilty." Lu Cunxiao shouted: "You can just let them go and chop my head alone."

"Of course you are guilty." Chu Huan said lightly: "I have already thought about your disposal, but you can't bear the crimes of others. The rewards and punishments are clear and there is no negotiation."

"What crime do you want to condemn me?"

"You helped the evildoer to abuse and helped the Hulu Village to be arrogant." Chu Huan said slowly: "We want peace in Xiguan. I will punish you to maintain peace in one place, protect the people of Xiguan, and fight against all forces that want to poison the people."

Lu Cunxiao was stunned and soon sneered: "I understand, you want me to listen to your order."

"Lingtang said that you are determined to do things for the people. This governor is to give you a chance to atone for your sins." Chu Huan said lightly: "With you by your side, you can also warn me. You have not always wanted to kill corrupt officials. If you poison the people in the future, you will be by my governor. Wouldn't it be more convenient for you to attack me?"

Lu Cunxiao could not have imagined Chu Huan saying this, and was a little surprised.

"Cuan filial piety, autumn harvest is coming soon, I hope you will give me a reply soon." Chu Huan said: "Your brothers will return to your hometown and will not be able to farm until the spring next year. During this period, you will always find something to support your family. This governor can ask those gentry who have crops to harvest to hire you brothers to do short-term work and harvest the grain. You can also rely on this bowl of rice to make a living...Cuan filial piety, earth-shaking achievements, everyone wants to do it, but at the moment, it is important to fill our stomachs and live a down-to-earth life. Hold that bowl of rice and eat with peace of mind."

Chu Huan's words were earnest, and it seemed that he was talking to Lu Cunxiao.

Lu Cunxiao hesitated for a moment, turned slowly, and went to see the subordinates behind him. Everyone knew what Lu Cunxiao meant, and someone had already shouted: "Master Lu Feng, let's surrender. If you have land planting, let's go back and live a stable life."

The bandits said that they were only a small number of bandits who had been harming the truth, but they did not dare to say anything at this time, so they could only hide behind and dare not speak.

Everyone, including Chu Huan, looked at Lu Cunxiao. Lu Cunxiao's strong body stood up like a pine tree, slowly raised his head and looked at the cloudless blue sky. After a long time, he dropped the giant axe in his hand and sighed: "Mr. Chu, we are willing to surrender!"

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At dusk, General Qiu and his group of more than ten cavalry were exhausted. The Chu cavalry kept chasing him from under the Sunset Peak. General Qiu's hammer and gun was taken away by Qin Lei. Without sharp weapons, there were only more than a dozen subordinates around him, and there were hundreds of cavalry chasing him. He knew that he was not an opponent, so he could only escape all the way.

The officers and soldiers chased after him for a whole day, General Qiu finally got rid of the cavalry, but did not dare to stay. He ran eastward and turned northward until he was sure that the cavalry could no longer catch up, and then he breathed a sigh of relief.

At this time, everyone was already trapped and had to go to remote places and could not see people. After finally seeing a small village, seven or eight families did not hesitate, they ordered the bandits to kill the village and kill dozens of men, women, young and old in the village, so as not to let the villagers leak information here. The dozens of horsemen, women, and young people rushed out with him. They have always been his confidants. They have been with him the longest time, and they are extremely vicious and merciless. When they were sure that there was no living in the village, they threw the bodies of these villagers into a wood, and then they found a spacious house for a while to rest.

General Qiu ordered the collection of rice and grain from several families, and then made a fire to cook.

Although he was like a stray dog, his dozen people were obedient, and some even brought water. General Qiu took off his armor and washed the blood on his body. He found the villagers' clothes to put on. Others were tall and big, and it was very difficult to find a suitable one. Finally, he found the largest one and barely put on it.

Mr. Hei also cleaned it up and then sat down in the house.

When General Qiu entered the house, he saw General Qiu holding a porcelain bowl to drink water. Mr. Hei looked up and saw General Qiu and smiled, "The general is extremely brave. I really want to thank the general for escaping from death this time."

General Qiu found this statement extremely harsh.

He felt that he was brave, but the word "invincible" made him angry. On the battlefield, he was beaten by a small young child without the power to fight back. This made General Qiu feel a great humiliation. Mr. Hei said this at this time, and when General Qiu's ears were heard, it seemed to be mocking. He snorted coldly and walked slowly to Mr. Hei. With a "swish", the light of the knife flashed, and a cold knife was already on Mr. Hei's throat.

General Qiu's hammer and gun was taken away, and he could only use a big knife to his body from then on.

The cold knife was in his throat, and Mr. Hei didn't jump for a moment, calm and composed. He held the porcelain bowl in his hand, raised the corners of his eyes slightly, and smiled faintly: "What does General mean?"
Chapter completed!