After transmigrating into the villain's daughter, I lie down and win

Chapter 806 The whole family is a rebel (90)

Xiao Ji naturally had no idea what the generals in Chang'an were thinking.

We are all men, and a great opportunity is right in front of us. Who doesn't want to achieve great things, be awarded a title or become a general, and leave his name in history?

Of course I think so!

But think about it, no matter how much you desire fame, wealth and power, you have to live long enough to enjoy them.

Once they lost the battle, died in the battle, and lost their lives, how could they talk about being made a marquis or a general and leaving their names in history? And their families and relatives, after they died in the battle, could they really escape the wrath of the new emperor who was like a mad dog and always wanted to kill people?

Totally impossible.

The new emperor may not care about the outcome of the war, or whether the rebels can overthrow the Chen family in the end, but he will never let go of anyone who makes him lose the war and brings shame to his political achievements.

Then, there will be another bloody massacre, and no one will survive his butcher knife.

Being loyal to the emperor means death, and what is there in the present emperor that is worthy of their loyalty and dedication?
Since the result of being loyal to the emperor is death, they naturally have to be more sensible and choose a way to survive, a bright road that will benefit their families, the people, and the world!
……

A few months later, in the dead of winter, Xiao Ji's army had occupied Yu County.

Standing on the city gate, looking at this small town that had experienced numerous hardships and had long been devastated but has now regained order, Xiao Ji inevitably thought of some past events.

"Father, what are you thinking about?"

Xiao Jinan appeared beside him at some point.

Having been in the army for too long, the young master, who had been raised in luxury since childhood, now had skin that had turned into a hard, wheat-colored skin, just like the other soldiers in the army, and his eyes had become firm and sharp.

Xiao Ji turned around and saw that the cloak he was wearing to keep out the wind was loosely draped over his back, so he bent down slightly, put the cloak on him, and tied the belt.

What was your youngest son like before he joined the army?
A boy who was as pretty and good-looking as his precious daughter flashed through Xiao Ji's mind, but he was very noisy. He would go to see where there was excitement, and would make some trouble even if there was no excitement. He was like a naughty monkey and the most undisciplined. Even if he was scolded by himself and the princess, he would not accept it in his heart, and would turn around and forget their admonitions completely.

But now, the innocent look on the faces of the children of the past is no longer there. Although they are still a little childish, they are more calm and resolute, with the fortitude and courage that only a marching person should have.

The most important thing is that he has grown a lot taller and thinks he is an adult, so he won't let me hold him.

Xiao Jinan wanted to reach out to pull the cloak, but stopped at Xiao Ji's warning look, so he could only pout to express his dissatisfaction, "Father, I don't need to wear this at all, I'm not cold at all."

"is it?"

Xiao Ji looked at him, "Is it really not cold, or is it because this place is too close to Chang'an and your heart is surging, so you are not cold?"

The young boy's expression remained unchanged, but his eyes were a little evasive.

It was obvious that Xiao Ji had guessed his thoughts and knew what he was thinking.

Xiao Ji asked, "Do you know why we won this battle so easily? The people of Yu County opened the city gates to let us in before we even sent out our troops?"

It is not entirely true to say that Yu County was the easiest battle he fought.

But this was the battle that touched him most.

There was no killing or war, no conspiracy or intrigue, no bloodshed, but only the sincere trust and selfless help of the people in the city, even though those people had no surplus food at home.

Even though the people themselves were still hungry.

Xiao Jinan immediately said, "Of course I know. It's because of Yan, because of my second brother. When my second brother and sister fled back to the north, they passed by here. At that time, there was a plague in the city. Instead of curing the disease and saving lives, the government wanted to burn all the sick people to death and let the whole city be buried with the plague. It was my second brother and sister who, regardless of their own safety, extended a helping hand and saved those sick people and saved this county."

These things had spread all over the world when the second brother and sister returned to the north.

Countless people of noble character and lofty ideals were moved by their generosity and benevolence, admired their selflessness, and were grateful for their kindness and grace. They traveled thousands of miles to the north just to get to know them and become like them.

Xiao Ji nodded, "You are right, then what did you see?"

Xiao Jinan thought for a moment, and said seriously: "My sister often said, 'The people are water, and the king is a boat. Water can carry the boat, but it can also overturn it.' If the people in power have no heart for the people, are incompetent and unjust, and regard the people as ants and dirt, and regard human lives as grass, and slaughter them wantonly, then even if you are as humble as an ant, you will burst out with earth-shaking power and overthrow the tyrant to the ground!"

As he spoke, he stopped and looked at the civilians moving among the soldiers. He then took out a piece of dry bean cake that was difficult to bite from his arms, and his tone became noticeably heavier.

"On the contrary, let alone giving the people huge amounts of gold and silver, even if you just treat them as human beings, even if you just give them a bite to eat, some medicine, and let them live a stable life, they will be grateful and worship you as a god..."

Xiao Ji didn't say anything, but Xiao Jinan shook his head. "But this is a little different from what my sister did. The people in power may do it for fame and profit, to leave a name in history, to be sung for eternity, but everything my sister did was selfless. She simply regarded the people as people like her. She wanted them to have enough food and clothes, to be able to afford medical treatment and medicine, and to live with dignity and stability."

"Perhaps it was my sister's selfless kindness that made these people remember her kindness so deeply. Even though they were imprisoned, they were desperate to repay her kindness and risked their lives to pass on intelligence for us, which ultimately led to this victory without gunpowder smoke."

After saying this, he looked up at his tall, upright, and majestic father beside him, "Father, am I right?"

Xiao Ji was speechless for a long time.

After a long while, he patted his son's shoulder heavily and said with relief: "You have grown up."

Soon, four guards came over with a man.

"General, the guards have captured a spy."

The father and son turned their heads at the same time and fixed their sights on the man who was tied up like a dumpling by the bodyguards.

Before Xiao Ji could speak, Xiao Jinan said, "He looks timid and cowardly, but in fact he has a resolute look and extraordinary heroism. This man is definitely not just a spy."

After saying this, the man laughed.

"Young General, you have good taste!"

After praising Xiao Jinan, he looked at Xiao Ji again, his expression excited and excited. The guards were afraid that he was an assassin and did not dare to let him get close to Xiao Ji. They held him tightly and did not let him move.

Xiao Ji: "Let him go."

The guards hesitated and let go, but they stayed close to the man and watched him vigilantly. If he dared to make any move, they would kill him without a burial place.

Unexpectedly, the man suddenly jumped into the air and then knelt down on the ground.

Under the vigilant and puzzled gazes of his personal guards and soldiers around him, he bowed his head to the ground and kowtowed to Xiao Ji.

"General, please accept Xiao Polu's greetings!"