Yuan Yao sat in the hall master's seat, and his personal halberd guard was still guarding him dutifully. Taishi Ci was tied up and brought to the front.
Taishi Ci was in a very sorry state. His clothes were tattered, and his hair had been messed up during the battle. It was very unsightly.
However, after Taishi Ci entered, he still raised his head high and looked like he was very arrogant.
"Kneel down!"
The Yaksha stabbed Taishi Ci to the ground.
Yaksha: Fork people, we are professionals.
Yuan Yao slightly raised his eyelids and then casually asked,""Who is the one kneeling?"
Taishi Ci didn't say a word and was very cold. The Yaksha beside him wanted to teach him a lesson, but Yuan Yao signaled him not to.
"As expected of a scoundrel from River East! He didn't even dare to mention his name.”
Taishi Ci naturally couldn't stand such provocation.
"A real man never changes his name, Taishi Ci of Donglai!”
"Haiya! So it was Taishi Ziyi! I've heard so much about you! The general's name was like thunder! I've admired you for a long time, and today I can finally see your true face!”
Yuan Yao's tone and demeanor were extremely exaggerated. He shot up from his chair and arrived in front of Taishi Ci.
"What are you waiting for? Hurry up and untie General Taishi! If you anger the general, I'll skin you alive.”
As Yuan Yao's personal guard, Yaksha knew what kind of conduct this master usually had, so he was not surprised.
However, Taishi Ci was no longer able to deal with him.
"Your Highness, you praise me too much. A defeated person should not be praised like this.”
One should not hit a smiling person. Moreover, Taishi Ci was still a captive. Seeing Yuan Yao being so polite, he naturally had a good impression of him.
"I deserve it! He deserved it! Although I have never met you before, I have known you for a long time. Back then, you risked your life to save Kong Beihai.”
Yuan Yao boasted again.
Respect for the virtuous and corporal was definitely a great killing weapon for the higher-ups. Once used properly, the lower-ups would definitely sacrifice their lives!
Small favors from a superior could buy people's hearts the most.
For example, when the weather was cold, they would send a piece of clothing or some food from time to time. These things were nothing to the higher-ups, but they could make their subordinates feel extremely grateful.
In fact, the trick was probably a scumbag chasing an innocent girl. As long as you put in your heart and let the other party feel your true feelings, you would definitely succeed!
Right now, Yuan Yao was slapping Taishi Ci, slapping him accurately!
"Your Highness is too kind. I don't deserve to be kind.”
Taishi Ci bowed to Yuan Yao as he spoke.
"Today, I feel like an old friend at first sight. We must drink to our hearts 'content. The banquet has been prepared.”
Yuan Yao grabbed Taishi Ci's arm and led him into the banquet.
Taishi Ci had only arrived at Wuhu after a day's journey, and he had also experienced a great battle. He was already starving.
The table of sumptuous food in front of him made him gulp.
Taishi Ci was about to sit down when he was stopped by Yuan Yao.
"Wait."
Taishi Ci was shocked. He knew that he had lost his composure and was about to bow and apologize.
"I will remove your battle robe for you, General!" Yuan Yao said.”
As he spoke, he helped Taishi Ci remove his armor.
After Taishi Ci sat down, he personally poured wine for him.
"General, please enjoy!"
Taishi Ci took the wine goblet and downed it in one gulp!
Then, he suddenly stood up and walked in front of Yuan Yao, directly kneeling down.
"I am a despicable person. What virtue and ability do I have to make Your Highness condescend to be noble and humble? I am very afraid in my heart. I have nothing to repay you for. I am willing to follow Your Highness and lead the horse into the stirrels.”
It's settled!
It was that simple and casual!
If Taishi Ci could surrender once, he could surrender twice. He had already done his duty as a monarch and minister by covering up for Sun Ce.
Taishi Ci didn't feel any psychological pressure to rely on Yuan Yao again.
Yuan Yao was very satisfied. It was not in vain for him to be so busy. One had to know that even Old Yuan did not have such treatment.
"Ziyi, please get up quickly. Ziyi and I hit it off at first sight and admire Ziyi's character.
Come, come, let's drink! I won't go home until I'm drunk!"
One had to strike while the iron was hot. After drinking, their relationship would become even more solid!
"Is there anyone else in Ziyi's family?”
When talking to his subordinates, he would talk about family matters. That would make him seem more cordial.
"My wife, son, and mother are still in Donglai. I wonder how they are doing.”
Yuan Yao's words evoked Taishi Ci's homesickness.
"Why don't we go home and take a look?"
Yuan Yao said directly.
"Your Highness is willing to let me leave? Aren't you afraid that I won't come back?"
Taishi Ci asked in surprise.
"Haha! I believe in my judgment. I won't be wrong about someone, but it doesn't matter if I'm wrong.
At most, there would be one less loyal person in the world and one more dutiful son, virtuous husband, and loving father.
Pulling out a hair to benefit a family, I will not refuse.
If Ziyi can return to his wife and children, it will be a good thing. I can't be happier!”
Taishi Ci was extremely touched by his 'hypocritical' words.
"Your Highness is a truly wise ruler. Taishi Ci will follow you to the death!”
"Hahaha! I get Taishi Ziyi, like a tiger with wings, like a fish with water!”
After eating and drinking to his heart's content, Yuan Yao took the initiative to say,""Ziyi, go home and take a look.”
"This... Is Your Highness chasing me away?"
Taishi Ci panicked.
"No, how can that be! You haven't returned home for many years, so it's only right for you to go home and take a look.
I don't want Ziyi to be put in a difficult position, so it's best if you don't participate in this battle.
He might as well take this opportunity to go home and take a look. While there was no war in the north, he would bring his wife and children to Shouchun so that they could take care of each other in the future.”
His words had completely captured Taishi Ci's loyalty, and he shed tears of regret and gratitude.
Yuan Yao did this because he was afraid that Taishi Ci would be fooled by Sun Ce again.
Although Taishi Ci was extremely touched just now, he was just acting on impulse. When he calmed down, he would realize that Yuan Yao had not done him any favors. He had only treated him to a meal.
If he met Sun Ce on the battlefield, he might be fooled away with a few words. It was better to send him away from River East.
As long as Taishi Ci moved his family to Shouchun, Taishi Ci would basically be his person in life and his ghost in death.
Taishi Ci had surrendered so quickly because of this.
If Taishi Ci's wife and children were in Wu County, in Sun Ce's territory, would he still surrender to Yuan Yao?
Loyalty and loyalty also needed to be built on a certain foundation. Since ancient times, when generals led troops outside, their families must be held hostage in the capital and could not leave the capital. This was an unspoken rule.
The human heart couldn't withstand a closer look. In this chaotic world, betrayal was as common as the hair on a cow. Yuan Yao still felt that relationships weren't reliable, so it was better to have some practical evidence.
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