Thinking of this, Ma Chao restrained his killing intent.

The subordinates all looked at Ma Chao with a gloomy face nervously and fearfully, and they all guessed that Ma Chao was very indignant about their crimes and atrocities because of what they had seen and heard today. Therefore, they are all afraid that Ma Chao is thinking about killing them and avenging the people who have been ravaged by them. Therefore, most of the soldiers who used to be traitors in the trilogy trembled with fear, even if Ma Chao really wanted to kill them, they didn't dare to resist; And a small number of **** are even mentally prepared to defect and resist in case Ma Chao really kills them.

Most of the soldiers who originally belonged to Ma Teng were appointed officers, and Ma Chao believed that they were more reliable and loyal to suppress and manage those who surrendered. They were all eager to try, and they tightened the handle of the ring-headed knife, waiting for Ma Chao to give an order to kill the beasts of their subordinates. At the all-army meeting, the atmosphere became tense and strange because people had their own evil intentions.

At this moment, Ma Chao spoke. Ma Chao said: "I know very well that most of you are not my Ma Chao's troops, but all of them are the tribes of Han Sui's rebels. ”

The rebels' soldiers were terrified, thinking that Ma Chao seemed to be really going to kill them; Those who were loyal to Ma Chao were eager to try, vigilantly staring at those rebels who had surrendered. The atmosphere has become more tense.

Ma Chao scolded: "You followed Beigong Boyu, Li Wenhou, Bian Zhang and Han Sui to make waves in Liangzhou, scourge the common people, rape and plunder, and do all kinds of evil!" It's a monstrous crime, and it's hard to write! It's really worse than a beast, and people despise it! Think for yourselves, how many innocent people have died under your sword? They have no enmity with you, so why do you want to kill them? Here you kill people, and you commit adultery with their wives and sisters; Other rebels may be killing your parents and ravaging your relatives in your homeland! Put yourself in your shoes, how would you feel if your relatives were killed and ravaged by your robes? ”

The soldiers were scolded and looked depressed.

Ma Chao scolded again: "However, you may know this, but you still have to act for the tiger and bully the good people." Are you all brutes who have no conscience when it comes to mutilating the people?! ”

When the rebels heard this, their heads lowered, and some even wept bitterly.

Ma Chao said again: "Nowadays, everyone in the world knows about the turmoil in Liangzhou, and they all think that the people of Liangzhou are barbaric and murderous. In the past, there was a history of thorns that believed that people in Liangzhou should be familiar with the classics, which is proof. Don't you feel ashamed to set off the turmoil in Liangzhou and let everyone in the world insult your hometown Liangzhou? ”

Having said that, there was no intention of resisting among the rebel soldiers, and they were all ashamed, and they didn't even dare to raise their heads to look at Ma Chao.

Ma Chao saw that these soldiers were still a little shameful and guilty, and thought that these people could still be saved. If he said so, and the soldiers didn't care, Ma Chao probably really wanted to consider killing these people. Because if they don't repent, they will definitely plague Liangzhou and the people.

Ma Chao said: "But you know, Wu Jin Ma Chao knows that you are all traitors and have human lives on your hands, but do you still want to accept you as an official soldier?" ”

All the rebels were unable to extricate themselves from guilt and shame, and felt that Ma Chao would definitely not spare them. But as soon as they heard Ma Chao's words, the soldiers came to their senses again.

The rebel soldiers shouted: "I don't know, ask the general to tell me." After shouting, these soldiers found that the soldiers who originally belonged to Ma Teng did not shout, and the people who answered Ma Chao were all their soldiers. This comparison made the soldiers feel inferior.

Ma Chao said: "It's because I still want to give you one last chance, a chance to reform and be a new person." ”

The rebels were pleasantly surprised, but Ma Dai was quite dissatisfied.

Ma Chao said: "I know that some of you may be forced by the oppression of the imperial court and have to raise troops to resist; Some people were forced to follow the traitors because the imperial court taxes were too heavy, and the people were not able to make a living. There are some things that you can't decide not to do. ”

The rebels kept nodding, and Ma Chao said: "Now I give me a chance to mend my ways: I am determined to save Liangzhou and calm the war." If I break through Han and get Liangzhou, I will definitely treat Hu and Han equally, reduce some taxes and labor in Liangzhou, recuperate with the people, stop the rebellion, and pay tribute to the soldiers and civilians who died in the turmoil. If you are willing to help me in this great thing, you can stay and help me, and I will not be guilty of your crimes in the past. If there is anyone who does not want to, you can break away from my tribe and meet my soldiers in the future, I will kill one by one, and I will not be soft! ”

As soon as the rebels heard this, they were able to wash away their sins in one fell swoop, which was much more important to them than the payment of military salaries, so how could there be any reason for not wanting to follow? Then more than 20,000 people fell to their knees and shouted, "We are willing to obey the lord!" ”

Ma Chao saw that none of the soldiers hesitated, and he was happy in his heart, and only then did he really firmly grasp this army. Ma Chao said: "Okay, hurry up!" Since you are willing to obey me, it means that you still have a conscience, and I have not mistaken you and others. ”

The soldiers got up happily, and Ma Chao said again: "Fighting from me and defeating Han Sui is your journey to reform and atone for your sins." As long as you do your best and obey my commands, I will surely restore Xiliang. The Xiliang Rebellion started from you and should be stopped by you. Then your sins will be written away. ”

The soldiers said happily: "Yes, we will follow the lord and work hard to clear our sins!" ”

Ma Chao saw that the stick had worked, so he immediately wanted to bring up the carrots again. Ma Chao said: "Okay, since you are willing to repent, it is very good." And I will give you a great reward: five thousand denarii to each of you as a reward. Duan Zhongming, bring up all the money! ”

Duan Xuan clenched his fists and said, "Yes!" As he spoke, Duan Xuan waved his hand, and more than a dozen big cars appeared behind him, and there were large boxes on the cars.

The eyes of the soldiers looking at Ma Chao became even hotter, they didn't expect that Ma Chao would not only ignore their past suspicions, be willing to forgive them, give them a chance to mend their ways, but also give them a reward. Then one of them cried out, "Lord, we are atoning for our sins, how dare we ask for a reward?" ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone else also said, "Yes, lord! We don't want to reward, we want to atone for our sins! ”

"We want to die, not to be rewarded!"

"We are all guilty people, how dare we take the reward? Lord, take it back! ”

"Yes, the money will be distributed to the people!"

Ma Chao saw that the rebels' repentance was so profound, and he also showed a warm smile. Ma Chao thought for a while and said, "Otherwise!" ”