Seeing Sun Ce's persistence, Huangfu Song sighed and said,"
"So, General Sun is determined to save their lives?”
"I've thought it through! These Yellow Turban bandits looked like unruly people, but they were once the subjects of the Great Han Dynasty. They had also paid taxes every year and served as corvee. They had contributed to the Great Han Dynasty for hundreds of years. Now, they had no choice but to walk on a dead end! General Huangfu, you should know why they have come to this…"
Of course, Huangfu Song knew. However, he couldn't say these things. After all, the current emperor was a greedy and muddle-headed trash!
So he sighed again." General Sun, you have to think carefully. Countless powerful connections are involved in this…Forget it, I might as well say something to you. You seem to have made great contributions now, but as long as someone in the court spreads the news, it's very possible that they will accuse you of having ulterior motives and plotting rebellion! Do you understand this?"
"What?" Sun Ce was stunned. I'm loyal to the country and the people. Even if I don't have any credit, I have worked hard, right? How could he be accused of treason?”
Huangfu Song's eyes flashed with anger.""Because I've been used to such things since I was young. Back then, my uncle Huangfu Gui was almost killed by Liang Ji! General Sun, I know you are a righteous man who is dedicated to the country, but you are still inexperienced and do not know the dangers of the nobles in the court!”
At this moment, Zhu Rong finally decided to speak,""General Sun, let me ask you a question. Do you have anyone protecting you in court? If you have the three dukes or the constant attendants to protect you, then please do as you please. If not, please listen to my and Brother Huangfu's advice patiently.”
Sun Ce immediately shook his head.”
Zhu Rong immediately sighed." That's it. Without the support of anyone in the court, we can't establish ourselves. Even General Huangfu and I relied on General He Jin to lead the army smoothly. No, we will suffer losses sooner or later. You seem to have made a meritorious service now, but if the Ten Generals slander you and say that you have an army and self-respect, not only will your army be disbanded in a few days, but you will also lose your official title and even your head!”
"It can't be, right? I didn't provoke them. They wouldn't do that, right?”
"If you don't take sides, then you're offending them!" Huangfu Song smiled bitterly. The Ten Attendants are used to being domineering. If they can't take in a rising general like you, they will definitely be afraid that you will join the Great General. Therefore, in order to prevent such a thing from happening, they will spare no effort to suppress you and murder you!”
Sun Ce immediately recalled that Lu Zhi was like this in history. Because he didn't give those guys any benefits, he was framed for not being able to fight well. He was directly escorted back and almost beheaded. Later on, it was Huangfu Song who pushed the military merit of pacifying Jizhou to him, which saved Lu Zhi from death!
However, on second thought, Sun Ce realized that the world was in chaos and the Yellow Turban Army was wreaking havoc everywhere. It was already extremely difficult for the imperial court to exterminate the Yellow Turban Army. Once he obtained this army and incorporated it for his own use, his military strength would immediately increase. Would the imperial court dare to establish another strong enemy for him?
Of course, he couldn't tell Huangfu Song and Zhu Hongming about having an army. After all, it was still the Han family's territory, and these two were extremely loyal to the Great Han Dynasty.
Sun Ce rolled his eyes and said generously,""The Yellow Turban bandits have stirred up the world, and many places have already lost a large number of people. I'm afraid the tax revenue of the imperial court will be greatly reduced next year! Pacifying these captives would not only save them from death, but they could also return to farming and contribute taxes to the imperial court. If there was a war, they could also go to war and share the burden of the emperor! For Tian Zi, for the Great Han, I must protect them! Even if it costs me my life!"
Sun Ce's words were so generous that Huangfu Song and Zhu Rong immediately felt a surge of excitement in their hearts!
The two of them saw the flames in each other's eyes!
Huangfu Song immediately pressed down on Sun Ce's shoulder excitedly.""General Sun, this old man was right about you. You are indeed a loyal and patriotic general! Since you have such breadth of mind, if there is really someone in the imperial court who wants to harm you, this old man will fight for you even if my blood splashes in the imperial court!”
"With a good general like you in the Great Han Dynasty, who knows how many commoners will be able to receive protection! I, Zhu Xi, was born in a poor family. I am grateful for the general's generosity. If anything happens to you, I will protect you in front of the emperor with General Huangfu!”
Huangfu Song was born into a prestigious family, and Zhu Xi was extremely famous in the court. If they were to contribute, Sun Ce was confident that it would not be a problem.
Moreover, Lu Zhi was also a famous person in the world. He would definitely protect Sun Ce for the sake of the Great Han Dynasty. The three Zhonglang Generals and the three important officials who had conquered the Yellow Turban Empire would probably not be able to do well if they went out together!
"In that case, thank you very much!”Sun Ce bowed seriously.
"In that case, I'll leave the captives to you!" Huangfu Song smiled. Let's quickly return and prepare our troops to pacify the surrounding counties!!”
In this way, Sun Ce successfully convinced Huangfu Song to protect the Yellow Turban Army!
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the mission! Obtained Peerless Commander--Chen Qingzhi!”
Chen Qingzhi, a famous general of the Southern Dynasty!
His martial strength wasn't good, but he led his troops well and was extremely resourceful!
He had made great contributions in his life, winning more than losing. He was a model among Confucian generals!
Sun Ce was secretly delighted!
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