Kirin Kuro conveyed Oda Nobunaga's words to Zhang Fan and went back.

Oda Nobunaga doesn't know whether to say that he has a deep mind. Or does he have the demeanor of a general? He asked Wuyin Jiulang to convey the words to Zhang Fan. There is hardly any discourse about tangible benefits. It's just some inconsequential words. This was indeed a surprise to almost everyone.

In the eyes of many people. Including Qi Jiguang, too. They felt that since Oda Nobunaga had done them such a great favor. Then it is inevitable that he will ask for some benefits from himself. Even they feel it should be. However, it is indeed an innocuous etiquette and polite words. But they were not asked of anything. This really made Zhang Fan, Qi Jiguang and others very puzzled.

In their opinion. As long as it's a foreigner. As long as it's a little bit of help for yourself. It's all about trying to get as much benefit as possible from it. And for them as the Heavenly Empire. They are also very much eaten. I feel that since others have helped me. If you don't give some benefit to others. will look like a little family.

And Zhang Fan and Qi Jiguang are not fools. How could you not feel a hint of conspiracy from the words brought by Oda Nobunaga's toto. Perhaps he will have a greater request waiting for them later. And now. Oda Nobunaga does not ask for anything in return. It was as if they owed him a favor. And to know. This debt of affection is the most annoying. It is also the most difficult to pay off. And partially. The people of the Central Plains of China still eat this set of things.

"Lord Qi. Now the war is over. How should these 1,000 prisoners of war be dealt with today? Zhang Fan asked Qi Jiguang.

"This ...... I don't know much either. Qi Jiguang was also puzzled.

It's a tricky thing to do. Originally. Xiang Qi Jiguang's attitude. Now that this kind of person has been caught. Naturally, they all killed everything. After all, the basic battles he fought before were the Japanese Bandits. If those people are not killed. What's the use of putting it here. Or maybe it's hard to let them go. Let them regroup and come here again to plunder and plague the people.

However. Now that can't be done. These people who were caught. Let's talk about it. They are considered the official army of the enemy. It's not a lost dog like a wolf. It doesn't matter if you kill one or two like Qi Jiguang did before. If they were all slaughtered. I'm afraid it's another troublesome thing.

"Two adults. This can be regarded as evidence of the Empire's attack on our country. Wan Zhong, the eunuch on the side, said suddenly. When the time comes, if the court investigates it. If that Ashikaga Yoshiaki doesn't admit it. These people are proof. ”

"Nope. Not really. Qi Jiguang said. According to the words of the Kirin Kuro just now. That Oda Nobunaga didn't ask us for help or anything. This shows that it doesn't matter if he wants us to owe him a debt or something else. At least now he doesn't need our help to defeat Ashikaga Yoshiaki. When the imperial court intends to pursue this matter. The corpse of Ashikaga Yoshiaki is estimated to be rotten. ”

Everyone listened to what Qi Jiguang said. Turning his head and thinking about it. And so it was.

"That'...... So what do we want these people to do? Do you eat and drink for nothing? Wan Zhong asked. It's better to let them go to hard labor. ”

"Lord Qi. I thought of a good idea. "Hearing Wan Zhong's words just now. A flash of light suddenly flashed in Zhang Fan's mind.

"Oh. Master Zhang thought of something. Please tell us about it. Qi Jiguang was worried about these prisoners of war. Seeing that Zhang Fan seemed to have a way. Hurriedly asked.

"This is what Lord Warden said just now reminded me." Zhang Fan said with a smile. I didn't forget to look at Wan Zhong who was full of doubts on the side. "It's actually very simple. Now the enemy army has been annihilated. And the Japanese who occupied our three big cities have also been wiped out. The only thing left was to get the people who had fled back to their homes. But there's a problem. Such a big battle is coming. There must have been many wounds in these four great cities. Naturally, it will be repaired on a large scale. Not to mention that hiring craftsmen and buying stone and other materials will consume a lot of manpower and material resources. I am afraid that there are also officials who have filled their pockets in it. I mean......"

"You mean. Let these prisoners of war be used as coolies. Repair the city for us. Qi Jiguang didn't wait for Zhang Fan to finish speaking. I already guessed Zhang Fan's plan.

"Not bad. That's exactly what I meant. Zhang Fan nodded and said.

"Hmm. That's one way to do it. It's just this kind of thing. It is also necessary to inform the imperial court. Especially nowadays. The war was won. The DPRK and China will inevitably be delayed for a while. And the city is repaired. It is also urgent. I'm afraid that's what happens. Isn't it a little too late in time? Qi Jiguang expressed his concerns.

"There's no problem with that." Zhang Fan showed a confident smile. Said. "This matter is wrapped up in Zhang Fan's body. I'll write the seal and play your majesty. And here you can start the repair immediately. Lord Qi, please rest assured. If something happens. It's all on Zhang Fan. ”

Zhang Fan dared to say this, but it was not because he trusted it. He knew it in his heart. Now it's not just the war that has been won. And the most important thing is for Longqing. He sent back the crown prince Zhu Yijun safely. That's all there is to it. He's 90% sure. Long Qinghui agreed to his request.

"That being the case. Then I won't rush back to Jizhou. After all, it's very calm over there now. Let my men take care of the city first, and repair the city. Wait until when the imperial court's order comes. I'll go back again. Qi Jiguang also made a plan.

"That's just right. I'm still worried about whether these Fuso people will cause any big trouble. Now there is Lord Qi's Qi family army to supervise. Then there are no worries. Zhang Fan heard Qi Jiguang's plan. I am also very happy.

"It's about to light up today." Qi Jiguang looked at the eastern sky. Said. "It wasn't a hard night, though. But it's also very tiring. Mr. Zhang. Let's see if you should go back to my camp and rest first. I will go back with the soldiers. These Fuso people are also to be escorted back to the camp. It will inevitably take a lot of time. ”

"This ......" Zhang Fan listened to Qi Jiguang's words. Naturally, I want to refute it. And want to insist on staying. But somehow. After listening to Qi Jiguang's words. I'm really sleepy. "That being the case. I'm not going to make a mess here. ”

Wang Meng and the others on the side saw that Zhang Fan had made a decision. Immediately went and brought a few horses. escorted Zhang Fanhui to the barracks.

Along. This group of people was very silent. No. In fact, Zhang Fan was the only one who was silent. The others just saw that their superiors didn't speak. There were no more words.

Zhang Fan was thinking nonsense all the way. At first, I was just thinking about the Fuso attack. After all, this is what Zhang Fan has seen with his own eyes. There were cases of foreign armies invading the territory of the Ming Dynasty to fight. When I lived in Northern Xinjiang before. The invasion of the Tartars also counts. But it seems to be influenced by the perception of the locals that has been formed over the years. In their opinion. The Tartar invasion will cause them great losses and painful experiences. But that's pretty much a natural thing to do.

And after Zhang Fan came to Jiangnan. All you see is a bustling scene. The image of the people living and working in peace and contentment. Although the people here will also talk about the Japanese invasion from time to time. But at the end of the day. The damage inflicted on them by the pirates was confined to many small places along the coast. From the people of these big cities. It's still too far away.

And this time. The other side actually occupied several large cities. It's a different story. Before, it was in Yangzhou City. See the people who have fled. Zhang Fan's thoughts in his heart were more.

In the beginning. All that is in his heart. It's just a simple sympathy for what happened to these people. I didn't think anything else. However, it was during the last period of guarding Yangzhou. It was when the people of the city began to riot. Zhang Fan only felt a kind of disappointment.

And when that crisis passed. Zhang Fan had another strange idea in his heart. Maybe. Perhaps the people of the Central Plains are too stable. I can't bear the slightest panic. I think of the people of Northern Xinjiang. In addition to feeling miserable for this kind of thing to happen. I didn't have anything else to think about. Just thinking about waiting until his own army drove out the Tartars. I was able to get back to my place of residence sooner.

This made Zhang Fan feel that the people in this land south of the Yangtze River were too weak.

But nowadays. He had something else in mind. For the people. It's their job to live and work in peace. And it is the job of the rulers to let the people live and work in peace. Maybe on the other hand. The people in the south of the Yangtze River are the representatives of a peaceful and prosperous era.

With these things in mind. Unconsciously. They have returned to the barracks.

After dismounting. Zhang Fan shook his head. Shake off these chaotic thoughts in your head. Now he was happy again. I left the capital and came here. It's been quite a few days. So much is happening here. There were even a few times. He was on the verge of death.

And now. It's finally over here. Zhang Fan couldn't help but think of his family who was still in the capital. His mother, his wife, and his child, who was about to be born.

I kept thinking about these things. Zhang Fan, who was lying on the bed, quickly fell asleep. This is also since the war. He had the best sleep he'd ever had.