Chapter 554: Entering the Natural Moat and Rengui in Charge

"General Xue, now that the situation has been decided, should we consider how to appease the people in the city and deal with the elderly, weak, women and children of the Yellow Turban Army outside the pass?"

"After all, the will of the people is the basis for long-term peace and stability."

Cai Delai struck while the iron was hot and made a suggestion.

"What Supervisor Cai said is absolutely right. However, we still need to treat the old and weak Yellow Turbans outside the Great Wall with discrimination, so as to avoid any more trouble."

"For this matter, we need to trouble General Cai to work with you all to handle it. We must be fair and selfless to demonstrate the benevolence of our army."

Xue Rengui nodded in agreement and said after a moment's silence.

Cai Delai agreed repeatedly, secretly feeling lucky that he had chosen to surrender in the first place.

It was because Jingwei of Luowang put a sword to his neck and asked him whether he would surrender or not.

For the sake of his own life, he could only allow Luowang to have enough evidence to overthrow him and behave like a traitor.

I originally thought that I would be lucky enough to be able to save my life this time.

But now it seems that the legendary Prince Yun has no intention of getting rid of him.

Cai Delai's smile became more flattering, and there was a calculating light flashing in his slightly swollen eyes.

"Then I wonder how the general plans to deal with those old and weak Yellow Turbans outside the Great Wall?"

He leaned forward slightly and asked Xue Rengui respectfully.

As he spoke, he casually raised his right hand and lightly stroked his neck with his index finger. The movement was subtle but meaningful, as if hinting at some decisive means.

This subtle movement did not escape Xue Rengui's sharp eyes.

Xue Rengui's face suddenly darkened and his eyes became cold.

"General Cai, this is wrong."

"These old and weak Yellow Turban soldiers were originally innocent civilians, also citizens of Daqian. They were only forced into this war because of the turbulent times."

"Now they are unarmed and no longer the wolf-like Yellow Turbans. Our army is founded on benevolence and justice. How could we do such an unjust thing?"

Xue Rengui's voice was not loud, but at this moment it carried a sense of oppression that could not be ignored.

Cai Delai's face changed slightly when he heard this. He didn't expect Xue Rengui to reject this proposal so firmly.

"General Xue is right. I was not thoughtful enough."

"However, if our army does not recruit and deal with these old and weak Yellow Turban soldiers, they may become a worry for our army."

He quickly smiled and tried to ease the atmosphere.

"General Cai, if the Cangzhou Army wants to maintain long-term stability in Hengzhou, they must take Huairen as their leader."

Xue Rengui shook his head slightly and looked straight at Cai Delai. He didn't expect that this spineless little fat man was so cruel.

After hearing this, Cai Delai muttered to himself.

He originally thought that Xue Rengui would only be a military commander who focused on military affairs, but he did not expect that he could also speak a few words about government affairs.

Although he was dissatisfied in his heart, he did not dare to show it and could only nod his head repeatedly.

However, Cai Delai did not give up. He rolled his eyes and came up with another plan.

"General Xue, I know you are kind and righteous, but these Yellow Turban soldiers are old and weak, and are really a burden."

"Why don't I come forward and handle this matter secretly? The general only needs to stay in the army and his reputation will remain intact."

The fat figure approached Xue Rengui and whispered. This made Xue Rengui understand that Cai Delai was undoubtedly suggesting that he play the role of the "bad guy" and deal with the old and weak Yellow Turban Army who were regarded as burdens, so as to preserve the reputation of the Cangzhou Army.

"General Cai, what do you mean by this? Our Cangzhou Army is a benevolent and righteous army. How could we do such a cruel thing?"

"These Yellow Turbans are old and weak, and although they have no fighting power, they are also human beings and have the right to survive. Our army should treat them with kindness and not regard them as a burden."

But this made Xue Rengui's face even gloomier. He stared at Cai Delai and his voice was as cold as ice.

"General Xue, calm down. That's not what I meant. It's just that these old and weak Yellow Turban soldiers are indeed a problem."

Cai Delai was frightened by Xue Rengui's stern gaze, and couldn't help feeling a little scared, so he quickly explained.

"Several military advisors in my Cangzhou Army will take care of this matter. Our army should present itself as a benevolent and righteous army, so that everyone in the world will know our benevolence."

"The most urgent task now is to completely bring Tianqian Pass into the arms of the Cangzhou Army to prevent the remnants of the Yellow Turban Army from taking advantage of the opportunity to cause chaos."

"Junjun Cai, you just need to help me deal with this matter, and don't worry about anything else."

Xue Rengui shook his head slightly and did not look at Cai Delai again.

After hearing this, Cai Delai secretly made some calculations in his mind.

He knew very well that his position in the eyes of Prince Yun was not stable and could be replaced at any time.

But if he wants to consolidate his position, he must rely on the power of the Cangzhou Army.

Thinking of this, since Xue Rengui took the initiative to take on this matter, he naturally had no objection to Xue Rengui's proposal, but he secretly planned in his heart how to gain more benefits from it.

"General Xue is right. I was not thoughtful enough. Our army is a benevolent and righteous army. We should be kind and pacify the old and weak Yellow Turbans."

"However, General Xue will have to take care of this matter. We are willing to follow the general's arrangements."

While secretly calculating in his mind, Cai Delai's words became more flattering and submissive.

"General..."

At this critical moment, a steady and hurried sound of footsteps broke the solemn atmosphere in the room, and a general wearing a blood-stained robe walked into the hall. It was Zhang He.

He was covered in blood, but his face showed an unyielding determination, and it was obvious that he had just escaped from a fierce battle in the city.

Zhang He's eyes revealed an eagerness. He quickly walked to Xue Rengui and whispered a few words, indicating that most areas in the city had been cleared and the situation was basically stable.

Upon hearing this, Xue Rengui's brows slightly relaxed and a hint of approval flashed in his eyes.

He nodded slightly to show that he understood, and then turned his gaze to Cai Delai again, as if he was weighing something.

Zhang He did not retreat immediately, but instead used his eyes to indicate some details, especially those places where the baggage and equipment were guarded by Cai Delai and several powerful forces behind him.

There was a hint of vigilance in his sharp eyes, and he obviously had doubts about the loyalty of these people.

But considering the current situation, Zhang He did not take any drastic action. He simply conveyed the message to Xue Rengui with his eyes.

Xue Rengui naturally caught Zhang He's gaze. He understood it in his heart, but did not express it immediately.

Then, he turned his gaze to Cai Delai, with a slightly scrutinizing look in his eyes, as if waiting for an answer.

Cai Delai's heart skipped a beat when he saw this, but he quickly adjusted his mood and put that flattering smile back on his face.

"General Xue, General Zhang, those baggage and equipment were originally guarded by us on behalf of the Cangzhou Army."

"Now that the situation has been decided, we are naturally willing to return the property to its original owner and let the Cangzhou Army handle it with full authority."

He hurriedly took a few steps forward, his fat body seemed quite flexible, and he spoke in a greasy voice while bowing and bowing.

(End of this chapter)