If they weren't forced into a corner, they would rarely start a siege at night because of limited vision. This would greatly increase the difficulty for the attacking side. In short, they had to fill in more lives!
After ordering his subordinates to be on guard, Wang Mou and Lu You went down the city wall.
"There are so many people in the city. Although they don't know how to fight, they can help carry things and reduce the burden on the soldiers.”
"I understand. I'll get someone to gather the young men.”
"Mm, reason with them. Peng Cheng is now in a state of loss. They will understand. If they are willing to help, just give them more food.”
"I will save you!"
After adapting to the battlefield environment for a few days, these people would be used as reserves. This was Wang Mou's plan.
"Go and call all the rich and powerful people in the city over. I have something important to discuss with them!”
As for the aristocratic families, these people had already fled with Tao Qian. They could forget about finding any of them. Only merchants who had no status would be abandoned.
"This is not difficult. They are more anxious than us at the moment.”
Very soon, all the slightly reputable merchants in the city were invited to the government office. There were quite a number of them, about a dozen of them.
Wang Mou sat at the head of the table, accompanied by Lu You, the prime minister.
"Everyone, please take a seat!"
"I don't dare. If Milord has anything to say, just tell me!”
They knew their own limits and knew that their statuses were lowly, so how could they dare to sit down?
Wang Mou did not insist. This was the status of the ancient merchants.
"Everyone, I'm sure you've heard of the evil deeds that the Cao army has done in Guang Qi. If Pengcheng falls, it will be difficult to escape this fate. This is the time when the soldiers and civilians of Peng City are united. This Young Master needs your help!”
The dozens of people looked at each other and cupped their hands."Lord, please speak clearly. We will not decline if we can do it!”
"Alright, then I'll be frank! As the saying goes, there must be brave men under great rewards. I need everyone to take out some property to motivate the soldiers 'fighting spirit so that they can fight to the death. Only in this way can we protect everyone's wealth and the safety of Peng City.”
So they wanted money. If they could protect their lives and properties with some money, they would be willing.
"Of course, I won't let you all pay for nothing. After we defeat the Cao army, I can give you all positions in the army. As for how high your positions can be, that will depend on your sincerity!”
The eyes of the dozens of businessmen lit up. Compared to being an official, what was money? Only by being an official could one have status, and only by being an official could one become superior.
"This is a path to officialdom. If it weren't for the critical situation, I wouldn't have made such a decision. I believe that you won't miss such a rare opportunity, right?”
The dozens of people were a little excited." Are you serious, sir?”
"Of course. If you're still worried, I can write a written agreement!”
"Lord Xie, we will go back and prepare the money. We will send it over later!”
"That would be for the best. I will have someone record it and reward them based on their 'meritorious' work after the battle.”
"Farewell!"
"Please!"
The merchants left happily. Lu You gave Wang Mou a thumbs up." Young Master is brilliant!”
A mere empty promise was enough to make these people willingly hand over their money. Moreover, they were not stingy. For the sake of their future official positions, they would even secretly compare themselves with each other. They were afraid that later on, the entire government office would be filled with carts of money and goods!
As for what would happen after the war, who cared about him? He had to get through this crisis first.
"General Lu, hurry up and rest. I'm afraid it will be more and more difficult to rest in the future!”
"That's right, Cao Cao won't stay here for too long. He'll be anxious after a few days!”
If the first day was to fill the moat, then the second day would be the real siege!
The sky had just brightened when the Cao army walked out of the camp and lined up at the city gate. The bright sabers and spears made the defenders feel a chill in their hearts.
At this moment, boxes of valuables were carried up the city gate tower, attracting the attention of all the guards.
"Do you want it?" Wang Mou tempted.
Wasn't this nonsense?
"Yes!"
"It's good that you want to! For the following battles, I will have someone supervise you. Those who bravely kill the enemy will be rewarded three strings of money every day. Those who perform well will be rewarded with money. Those who are afraid will be punished with hard work. The reward money will be given to you after defeating the Cao army. Even if you die in battle, you will find your family and friends and give them the money!”
"Everyone, whether it's for the sake of your lives or the safety of your families, or to live a good life in the future, kill the enemies with all your might. The more you kill, the more credit you will have. Not only will you be promoted, but you will also get a lot of money. This is your only chance, so you must cherish it!”
As soon as Wang Mou finished speaking, the entire city wall boiled over. All the defenders erupted with a strong fighting spirit!
They had to fight to the death to protect their hometown and relatives. Now that they had a large amount of money to earn, who wouldn't fight to the death?
On the other side of the city, it was the same scene. They all burst out with intense enthusiasm!
The sudden cheers of the Pengcheng garrison confused the Cao army below the city. What had they suddenly gone crazy for? Could it be that reinforcements had arrived?
Looking left and right…No!
What a bunch of lunatics!
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