"Brother, listen to me."
Hua Rong saw the surprise on everyone's faces and said to Xu Fengwu unhurriedly,"You've already reached this stage, and you've even defeated the Jeju government army. Unless the emperor is generous, there's no way you can turn back.”
"As the saying goes, if you want to be an official, you have to kill and set fire to receive amnesty! Since the government won't let you go, you might as well work hard to strengthen the village. With that 800-mile lake, how can the government wipe you out?”
"When the government can't do anything to you, perhaps a letter of amnesty will be issued, just like the Ten Provinces of the late emperor. When you accept the amnesty, you will be a dignified general of the court.”
"Although Mount Liang is free and unfettered, it is not the right path. You can't be a strong person all your life. This is the only way out.”
Only then did Xu Fengwu realize that Hua Rong was trying to recruit him.
It had to be said that this was an effective method, and in the eyes of most people, it was also a proper way out.
If Xu Fengwu didn't know history or was someone from this era, he might have listened to Hua Rong.
However, the crucial point was that the Jin people would go south in ten years and the Jingkang Rebellion would erupt. The Northern Song Dynasty would be destroyed.
Although there was still the Southern Song Dynasty, Zhao Gou was a spineless person. He was scared out of his wits by the Jin people and was a complete surrender party, not to mention Qin Hui and other treacherous officials.
With such a background, how could Xu Fengwu choose to surrender?
Xu Fengwu said vaguely,""Elder brother is right."
As for the others, some of them were moved, while others were indifferent. However, in the end, it was up to Xu Fengwu's opinion.
Ruan Xiaoqi, however, had seen through the imperial court of the Song Dynasty and instinctively felt disgusted by the amnesty. When he heard Hua Rong's words, he couldn't refute it and just sat there rolling his eyes.
Hua Rong smiled again and said," That's all I have to say. Actually, no matter if you're a strong person or a good citizen, we're still brothers."”
Little Li Guang and Hua Rong were indeed loyal!
"Brother, your words are enough." Xu Fengwu cupped his fists.”
Hua Rong nodded and said," Brother, you should stay here for a few more days. Rui 'er often talks about you. She will definitely be happy to see you."”
When Xu Fengwu heard the name 'Rui' er', a beautiful figure appeared in his mind, and his heart immediately warmed.
Ruan Xiaoqi, Shan Shiqi, and the others were all sitting upright, but they were all listening to gossip.
" Where is Rui 'er?" Xu Fengwu asked immediately." Why don't I see her?"”
"She and her sister-in-law went to a temple ten miles away to offer incense. They probably won't be back until noon," said Hua Rong.”
"I heard that there are quite a few strong people around Fresh Breeze Town…" Xu Fengwu frowned.
"I've already sent people to protect them," said Hua Rong. Moreover, I saw a robbery on Qingfeng Mountain, which is the closest to the town. I asked me to capture more than 20 of them, but the leader, Wang Aihu, escaped.”
Xu Fengwu nodded and immediately relaxed.
Immediately, Hua Rong ordered people to prepare good wine and dishes, and then he drank heartily with Xu Fengwu and the others.
After the banquet, Hua Rong arranged for everyone to rest. Then, he went to the hall with Xu Fengwu and asked about his recent situation.
"This time, I went to the north and bought dozens of good horses. If elder brother doesn't mind, you can pick one that you like.”Xu Fengwu said with a smile.
"These horses are useful to your village, how can I take them?”Hua Rong smiled and shook his head.
As the two of them were talking, footsteps came from outside, followed by the voice of a woman.
Xu Fengwu looked up and saw two women walking in together. The one on the left was a young and beautiful woman in her early twenties.
The one on the right was about 16 or 17 years old. Her eyebrows were curved, her eyes were big, her lips were red, and her teeth were white. However, she had a face that was as beautiful as a flower.
Hua Rong stood up with a smile and said to the two of them,"Take a look, who's here today?”
The young woman looked at Xu Fengwu and smiled."I was wondering who it was. What wind blew the Xu brothers here?”
As soon as he finished speaking, surprise, shyness, and resentment flashed across the girl's face. She looked at Xu Fengwu with resentment, then turned around and ran out.
"Rui 'er, where are you going?" the young woman hurriedly called out.”
Hua Rui didn't reply and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Xu Fengwu laughed dryly and stood there awkwardly.
"This girl is usually quite generous. Why is she suddenly shy?" Hua Rong smiled and said.”
"Don't guess what a girl is thinking!”
The young woman walked over and bowed to Xu Fengwu."How has Uncle been recently?"
Xu Fengwu returned the bow and said,"Thanks to sister-in-law, I've been doing well recently."”
Madam Hua Rong continued," Rui 'er has often mentioned you. Today, you suddenly came. I think this girl is shy. Uncle doesn't have to mind."”
Xu Fengwu was anxious and said to the two of them,"Brother, Sister-in-law, I'll go out and take a look.”
"Brother, just go." Hua Rong nodded and smiled.
Xu Fengwu didn't say anything else and ran out. He didn't find anyone, so he pulled a soldier and asked. He learned that Hua Rui had left the camp.
Xu Fengwu quickly left Clear Breeze Stronghold and came to Clear Breeze Town to search. He had only been to this town once and was not very familiar with it. For a moment, he felt like a headless fly.
Xu Fengwu asked everyone he met. Soon, he arrived at the west side of the town. There was a pond surrounded by a few willow trees. The willow branches hung down, and a delicate figure stood below.
Who else could it be but Hua Rui?
Hua Rui had already seen Xu Fengwu. A hint of joy flashed across her face, but then she turned around and pretended not to see him.
After nearly a year, Xu Fengwu felt that the flower had grown taller and matured a lot. Although she was only sixteen years old, she was already a little beauty.
Xu Fengwu walked straight over and stopped behind the stamen. He saw her body tremble visibly.
Xu Fengwu coughed lightly and pretended to be surprised."Aiya, where did this little lady come from? She was actually so beautiful. Could it be that Chang'e from the moon palace had descended to the mortal world?”
Hua Rui's body trembled slightly as she slowly turned around. She bit her lips tightly and looked at Xu Fengwu with red eyes. Her pretty face was filled with resentment.
Then, Hua Rui took a deep breath and her expression slowly faded. She said softly,"What are you doing here?"
"I missed you, so I naturally came over," Xu Fengwu said with a smile.”
With just one sentence, Hua Rui, who was pretending to be cold, instantly lost her psychological defense.
"You bad guy-"
Hua Rui's nose immediately turned sour. Her longing surged out like a tide and she suddenly threw herself into Xu Fengwu's arms.
"You haven't come to see me for almost a year, and now you're here again. Do you think you haven't played enough tricks on me?”
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