"What? You want to free prisoners and slaves? ”

Ge Rong didn't expect that after Zilong came back, the first suggestion he mentioned was so unreliable, and the prisoners were just some people who made mistakes in a moment of confusion.

But slaves, who have been oppressed for a long time, are full of resentment, and if all their slave status is lifted, then there will be no chaos in the world?

Dingzhou is already suffering from external troubles now, isn't Zilong going to make Ge Rong add more internal worries? How does this work?

Of course, Zilong didn't give an inch, although Ge Rong's welcome ceremony to Zilong Gao Ao Cao and others today was simply a grand copy, but Zilong would not only care about Ge Rong's excitement because of this.

When he went, the army of 100,000 swept all the way through Lingqiu County, Huanshuo and Shengle City, skillfully escaped the siege of the three brothers of Heba, Yuwen and his son, Er Zhurong and other forces, and easily strangled Fei Yetou Muzi and Hulu Luoyang, who were in collusion with Xian Yu Xiuli, subdued Xian Yu Ahu for his own use, and also trained three young generals Ge Zhong, Li Dong and Jing Chen.

This is already an ecstatic result, but I didn't expect the number of troops to increase by 40,000 or 50,000, and if you count the 50,000 defenders and 20,000 slave new troops left in Huanshuo and the two states, the strength can be said to have doubled.

This is not counting, after successfully evading Er Zhurong's interception, he took a detour to solve the internal rebellion, although he lost Zhongshan City, but left 20,000 soldiers and horses to Li Hu, and the siege of Dingzhou was immediately resolved.

Who can have such military talent?

Ge Rong is now besieged by many forces and plotted, and he has been betrayed internally, and he has long been anxious to burn his eyebrows, and if he can get this sudden increase in strength and results, he has long been unable to take care of Zilong's possible achievements.

However, slaves are the main labor force in the construction of Dingzhou City today, and other households and people are either engaged in production for military needs, or they want to join the army to expand their military strength and build city defense, of course, they have to rely on slaves.

At this time, Zilong proposed to dismiss all slaves, register those who are willing to join the army, and distribute supplies, and those who are unwilling to join the army will be given the status of household and people, and the land will be divided.

Isn't this a bottom-up draw? Ge Rong didn't want to agree at all, and even hated Zilong's decision very much, and once thought that Zilong had ill intentions, if it weren't for Zilong's delivery of military power, there was no intention of supporting the army and self-respect, Ge Rong would have long ago decided that Zilong also wanted to follow Xian Yu Xiuli and Yuan Hongye.

"Yes, release prisoners and slaves, expand the army, and also calm down the influence of your capture of strong men and fill the army, so that people can be calm, and Dingzhou can prosper again, this is fundamental."

Zilong's reason was very sufficient, so full that Ge Rong had nothing to say.

However, even if he used strong words, even if he relied on his identity and disagreed, Ge Rong would not let these strong laborers regain their free body.

"No, this idea is too radical, you are back now, I am already very satisfied, with more than 100,000 troops, plus the current 50,000 defenders of Dingzhou City, there is no need to be afraid of the intrusion of the surrounding forces, Dingzhou can be worry-free."

For Ge Rong's timid and enterprising thoughts, not only Zilong, but even Wei Kegu and Gao Aocao felt that he was unambitious and short-sighted.

But Zilong didn't give up, because his suggestion, in addition to making Dingzhou more stable, could also easily rescue Min Ying, he didn't know that Min Ying was now living in Ge Rongshuai's mansion like an ancestor!

"Back then, the king of Shang had no way, all the people in the world were suffering, King Wen of Zhou worked hard in Xiqi, convenient for the people, thinking about the people everywhere, everyone in the world heard about it, and all of them were attached, and the examples of the sages were placed in front of you, don't you know how to strengthen the strength of our army?"

This......

Ge Rong also understands this truth, who in the world doesn't want to live a comfortable life, but now is not the time for the ancient sages, and no one will eat that set if you give it to someone!

King Wen of Zhou rules the world with courtesy, and there will be princes to take refuge and sincerely follow, but now that you rule the world with courtesy, the princes will also come, but they are here to attack you.

Convince people with virtue and govern people with courtesy, this set is outdated!

"I understand the truth, but does it really work? During the Warring States Period, Master Confucius said that benevolence and virtue rule the world, but unfortunately he was trapped between Chen Cai and almost starved to death; During the Three Kingdoms, Liu Xuande talked about benevolence, virtue and benevolence, but was he not squeezed into the southwest wilderness? ”

Unexpectedly, Ge Rong's words made Zilong speechless, what he said was indeed the truth, and it was confirmed by history countless times in later generations.

"I didn't say that I would rule the world with etiquette, I just said that you should make the people of Dingzhou happier than people in other states and counties, and let them be willing to come to you."

"And what does that have to do with slaves?"

"Slaves and prisoners are treated preferentially, and aren't the rich families of the families and nobles better off? That's how people's hearts come about! ”

……

The result of the argument was that Ge Rong was noncommittal and refused to mention it again, and Gao Aocao and Wei Kegu, because they were affected by Zilong, finally the reward that should have belonged to the three of them was also canceled.

"This time, Ao Cao, Zilong and Wei Kegu, the three of you have made great contributions, and then the reward will be discussed again, and the marshal's mansion will be ready for the wedding banquet, so let's have a good time! Ao Cao, hand in the tiger talisman! ”

Gao Aocao listened, his heart was for a while, and his face showed a little displeasure, Ge Rong didn't see it, but Wei Kegu found it keenly, and smiled and pricked.

The atmosphere at the banquet was very dull, those who should be happy were not happy, and those who should be sad were not sad, everyone looked at me, I looked at you, and drank sullen wine happily.

"Ge Shuai, Gao Beishuai has returned from a big victory today, drinking alone, it's too boring, why don't you invite singing and dancing to help the fun?"

Wei Kegu made this suggestion very timely, which made Ge Rong somewhat appreciate his improvisation, it would be too embarrassing if the banquet continued to be so dull.

Zilong was not happy, he originally wanted to take the opportunity of freeing the prisoners and slaves to find out if Min Ying was also in prison, and if possible, it was not impossible to save her.

"Your suggestion is very good, come on, prepare to sing and dance immediately!"

As soon as he gave the order, he heard Wei Kegu smile and said: "Slow, Ge Shuai, I have already heard on the road, you captured Er Zhurong's daughter that day, and you retreated from Er Zhurong's tiger and wolf division without spending a single soldier, now why not let Er Zhurong's daughter come here to perform, you can entertain everyone's hearts, and if you spread it, it can hurt the morale of Er Zhurong's department, isn't it happy?" ”

Listening to Wei Kegu's words, Zilong's heart trembled, and his anger rose, but he didn't expect Wei Kegu to be so vicious, and turned his head, only to find that Wei Kegu smiled at him, and blinked while people were not paying attention.

Zilong suddenly understood that Wei Kegu was helping himself in disguise!

He never seemed to reveal anything to him, why did Wei Kegu help him like this? Could it be that he has already gone berserk for Min Ying through himself, but in fact, he has a lot to do with Er Zhurong, and he is not loyal to Ge Rong?

Thinking of this, Zilong broke out in a cold sweat on his back, fortunately, Wei Kegu now seems to be helping himself, even so, it is better to remain quiet, wouldn't it be better!

I only heard Ge Rong smile and said: "Okay, that's it, come, please invite Miss Erzhu to come here to help everyone drink." ”

Listening to Ge Rong's words, Zilong was a little dazed, it stands to reason that if he agreed so happily, it was obvious that Min Ying should be near the left, could it be that he was in this handsome mansion?

Moreover, Ge Rong actually used a word please, which means that it is not ordinary, if it is really regarded as a prisoner, it must be Minying who is here, or taken or brought, how can he use please?

At that time, the lights were dim and the clouds were dancing.

Suddenly, a crisp complaint made Zilong's heart tug.

Turning his head to look in the direction where the voice came from, Zilong didn't dare to blink his eyes. (To be continued.) )