Chapter 238: Former and Backward
When Meng Huo and Meng Yan were tied up and brought to the hall by the Five Flowers, Meng Huo glanced at Huo Buori, who was sitting with a group of Han generals.
Then I saw him raise his eyebrows, standing in the hall, although he did not kneel and worship, but he did not curse, and he looked very calm.
Liu Chan looked at him like this, and narrowed his eyes slightly: "Untie up." β
He is here with all the generals, and he is not afraid of what he will do.
[Meng Gain Opinion +10] (-10)
After the guards untied him, Meng Shu arched his hand with his head held high, and said without being salty or indifferent: "Thank you." β
It doesn't seem to be to the point where you can't talk about it, but this attitude is very subtle.
Liu Chan was the first to open his mouth and said tentatively: "Meng Huo, you and others rebelled with the Yong family, and now they are captured by Lone, the crime is unforgivable, and they should be punished according to the law. Do you have something to say? β
Meng Shu sneered: "Hehe, there is a certain word, which needs to be said separately." β
"Meng Huo!" Zhang Yi stood up, drew his sword and pointed at him, "When death is imminent, you dare to be so presumptuous!" Want to see if my sword is sharp? β
The corners of Liu Chan's mouth twitched, although the occasion was not at the right time, he still almost didn't hold it.
Famous lines, it's a pity that Meng Huo's answer failed to reproduce the classics.
I saw him turn his head: "Hmph, if you want to harm your lord, it doesn't hurt to kill." β
"You!"
"Huh~ Bo Gong doesn't have to be angry." Liu Chan smiled, "Listen to what else he has to say." β
γMeng Gets Opinion +10γ(0)
"Prince, if there is anything that such a traitor can't say explicitly, this move must have evil intentions, so it's better to be careful." Li Hui also arched his hand.
"Hahaha, if he could have done me badly, he wouldn't be here now." Liu Chan said disapprerovantly after hearing this, "You don't have to worry, if you can capture him once, you can catch him twice." β
Meng Shu didn't say anything when he heard this, and still stood quietly in place.
Liu Chan got up and looked at him and said, "You can come with Gu." β
With that, he walked to the back of the hall with his hands down.
Meng Shu looked left and right, and also put his hands behind his back like Liu Chan and went to the back of the hall.
Seeing this, Zhang Yi was angry, put his sword back into the sheath and said to Lu Kai: "He is a defeated general, what is he angry about?" β
Lu Kai said: "Maybe it's because he still won a small victory in the hands of the prince, unlike others who lost directly, and there is indeed something to be proud of." β
Zhang Yi: "...... It sounds reasonable, but it doesn't seem right. β
β¦β¦
Liu Chan walked into the Yong's study, sat cross-legged behind the desk, and waited quietly for Meng Shu to come in, also a little curious about what he had to say alone.
However, when he saw Meng Shu who walked in later, he was immediately stunned.
The hands behind Meng Huo's back were already hanging down at his sides, and his head was lowered......
What's wrong with this?
As soon as he entered the house, Liu Chan was about to speak, but he immediately knelt down on one knee, stroked his chest and said, "Prince, Meng is willing to surrender." β
If it had reached the throat, it was swallowed back by Liu Chan, with prepared threats, temptations, reason, and emotion...... I was all in my stomach, choking and almost rolling my eyes.
Meng Shu still lowered his head, looking very respectful.
Liu Chan couldn't help but wonder if Meng Shu had eaten some poisonous mushrooms...... He was still more accustomed to Meng Huo's unruly appearance before.
Looking at Meng Shu's favorability, it is still zero.
However, it is not necessarily because of a good impression of himself, such as Li Yan, whose favorability towards himself is only in single digits.
Meng Huo said that he wanted to fall, which may not be fake, but the contrast between before and after is indeed a bit big.
The key is that I have watched too much of the story of the seven captures of Meng Huo, and I already have a stereotype of Meng Huo, and it is a little unacceptable to suddenly fall so happily.
You surrendered so quickly, are you worthy of Meng Huo's name?!
Meng Shu didn't know Liu Chan's many thoughts, but seeing that he didn't respond for a long time, he also had a little drum in his heart.
He raised his head and said sincerely: "Meng Huo is really willing to lead his clan to surrender to Han, could it be that the prince can't trust me?" β
Liu Chan spat out and said, "What conditions do you have?" Go ahead. β
Meng Shu bowed his head again: "Don't dare, Meng Huo is sincere to surrender, how dare he put forward conditions." It's just that...... There are indeed two requests. β
Liu Chan secretly rolled his eyes, isn't this the same.
"Speak."
"Yes. First, I ask the prince to pardon my two brothers and the Meng family. β
"Exactly."
γMeng Gets Opinion +5γ(5)
"Second, please allow the Meng family to continue to stay in Yizhou County, and don't move the Meng family elsewhere."
This time, Liu Chan hesitated slightly.
It doesn't matter if the Meng family dies or not, but there is no Meng family in Yizhou County, which is actually quite important.
He really planned to let him move his clan to Shu County even if Meng was willing to surrender, so he kept an eye on it.
However, after hesitating for a moment, Liu Chan finally spoke: "Accurate." β
γMeng Gain Opinion +10γ(15)
[Meng gets 10 friendship, Constitution +8 (additional increase in toxin resistance), knife talent +6]
γSword Talent Raised to Acceptable Talent (004/100)γ
"Thank you to the prince, Meng was willing to lead the clan to surrender, and the Meng family will never rebel from now on." Meng Shu bowed his head and said.
ββ¦β¦ Why did it come down so quickly? Things went unexpectedly, Liu Chan still couldn't help but ask.
Meng Shu smiled calmly: "I am waiting for this gathering of the strength of all ethnic groups in Nanzhong, but we are not yet able to fight, and resistance can only increase casualties, so why do we have to do this two defeats." The prince's troops are strong and talented, since it is the destiny of heaven, why not go with the sky. β
War is not only a continuation of politics, but also a means to achieve political goals.
Now the war is lost, and it is completely lost.
The means are gone, and those who still insist on their political demands are fools.
Liu Chan was immediately impressed by this man who looked like a reckless man.
Judging the situation and understanding the current affairs is easy to say, but not everyone can do it.
Good birds choose trees to perch on, but many people don't even know which one is good.
For example, Yonghong, who took refuge in Dongwu, is not a good bird, but just a stupid bird.
"You won't regret your choice." Liu Chan raised the corners of his mouth confidently, and said, "But Lone agreed to your two requests, and you also need to agree to Lone's two requests." β
Meng Shu had expected this, nodded and said, "Prince, please speak." β
"First, if you want to implement a new policy in Nanzhong, the Meng family must take the lead in unconditional support to set an example for all ethnic groups." Liu Chan added, "But don't worry, the new deal will not affect what Gu promised you." β
"This ......" Meng Yu hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded, "The Meng family should support the new policy." β
Since you can't resist, it's better to learn to enjoy.
"Second, you and your brother Meng Yan will return to Chengdu with Gu this time, and they will be officials in the court in the future." Liu Chan said meaningfully, "This move is not just a vigilance, Lone and his father have always been suspicious, if you are sincerely attached, it may also be an opportunity." β
"Yes, Meng is grateful to the prince." Meng Shu arched his hand.
Liu Chan naturally couldn't let such a person with great influence on Nanzhong continue to stay here, especially when his family had not migrated, and Meng Shu also knew about this and had no objections.
Liu Chan thought it was the most difficult part to do beforehand, but it was so smoothly done, which was also an unexpected joy.
When the people saw the two come out again, they all looked at them in surprise.
Liu Chan walked in front, Meng Shu followed, the two talked and laughed freely, Meng Huo was courteous, how could he still be the same as when he first came?
Everyone couldn't help but wonder what they were talking about......
After a few more days, King Pu of Kunming woke up, and saw that Meng was surrendered, and he had already said that he wanted to surrender, but he was stunned by Ding Feng, and he naturally did not reserve it anymore.
This unexpectedly made Ding Feng's favorability rise to 65 again.
"It's worthy of the prince, I stabbed him so many tough guys who didn't surrender, the prince only asked him and he descended, and he was indeed the one who was destined by heaven."
If King Pu knew about the piercing soil, it was estimated that he would vomit three liters of blood.
There was also a trivial incident in this, Wang Meng's people found out Liu Bei's waiter who came to Nanzhong to report the news at that time.
If it weren't for the shadow guard tying him up in front of Liu Chan, he would almost have forgotten about this person.
For this person, he just waved his hand to kill him, and at the same time confiscated his family property, and his family members were sent as slaves.
This is just an inconsequential little person, killing or not killing actually has no impact on the overall situation, but the rules are very important, since you dare to betray, you must have the corresponding awareness.
If the betrayer is not punished, how can those who are loyal be embarrassed?
In mid-June, Ma Tan and Guan Xing also led their troops to the west to win and join Dianchi.
The rebellion in the three counties of Nanzhong has been completely pacified since then.
(End of chapter)