General Qin

In the twenty-seventh year of Qin Shihuang, at the beginning of September.

The autumn wind sweeps across the grassland, and the green grass and blooming flowers in summer gradually fade from the land.

Instead, what greets people's eyes is a golden and magnificent grassland.

In the middle of the grassland, among countless Qin army tents, stood a gorgeous tall army tent.

General Zhao Tuo was kneeling, and the emperor's edict from Guanzhong was placed on the wooden table in front of him.

Regarding the military report he sent back, the emperor expressed his appreciation for the brilliant results he presented, and praised Zhao Tuo's achievements in the past few months in the imperial edict.

At the same time, the emperor approved Zhao Tuo's strategic plan submitted to Xianyang, and promised all his demands.

This gave Zhao Tuo a reassurance, and he became more confident about the next battle.

Of course, after thanking the first emperor for his trust in his heart.

Of course, Zhao Tuo would not forget Shi Huangdi's reminder, and an edict written by him himself on dealing with traitors in Qin.

"Don't worry, General, I have already asked Master Fan Wubai to bring Wu Shiluo and his son over."

Sitting beside him, Li Shiqi spoke thoughtfully.

"Thank you sir."

Zhao Tuo nodded, looked at Li Shiqi, and then at Chen Ping on the other side, feeling very comfortable in his heart.

The counselors and good ministers who can leave their names in history are indeed capable, whether it is resourcefulness or the ability to read words and demeanor, they are all very good.

Like Li Shiqi, sometimes Zhao Tuo only needs to give a look, and he can understand, and immediately respond and arrange.

Such a person is an excellent subordinate.

Chen Ping was inferior in this aspect, but he was much younger than Li Shiqi, and he had a better growth potential. The current time was far from the peak period of Chen Ping in history, and there was still room for improvement in the future.

This made Zhao Tuo more convinced of the idea of ​​recruiting historical celebrities for his own use.

Although in his current position, he can also cultivate amateurs on his own and promote some unknown people in history.

But in that case, the cost of trial and error would be too high, because Zhao Tuo did not know what kind of abilities and dispositions were those people who had not left their names in history, so they needed constant testing and polishing. It requires too much energy and resources to invest, and in the end it may not be possible to get satisfactory results.

For example, Zhao Tuo single-handedly brought Heiyu, Xiqigu, Zhang He and others.

No matter how much Zhao Tuo cultivated them, they were mediocre. They could barely be used, but it was difficult for them to be alone and shoulder heavy responsibilities.

On the contrary, those famous historical figures, such as Li Shiqi, were far more resourceful and eloquent than ordinary people.

Even Fan Kuai, who had just been recruited, really had the courage to be the first on the battlefield, and Xiao He was indeed quite handy in managing logistics and government affairs, and he could be called a capable official.

These people can leave their names in history, their own abilities have passed the test of history, and their personality traits are also very obvious.

As long as Zhao Tuo gets them started, he can use them directly, which can save a lot of effort in probing, which is naturally far better than cultivating amateurs by himself.

"Now I have Xiao He in my internal affairs, Li Shiqi and Chen Ping in my counselors, and Shejian, Cao Can, Fan Kuai in my military affairs, all I have to do is wait for little Han Xin to grow up."

"At that time, all the heroes in the world will really fall into my trap!"

Just when Zhao Tuo was proud.

There were footsteps coming from outside the tent, and Cao Can, who was transferred by Zhao Tuo to serve as a short soldier, shouted outside the tent: "General, Wu Shiluo and his son have been brought here."

"Well, bring it in."

Zhao Tuo calmed down, and next, he will conduct a trial.

The tall and tall Fan Kuai escorted Wu Shiluo and his son into the tent.

"The sinner, Wu Zhiluo, has met the general."

"The sinner, Wu Shifang, has met the general."

Wu Shiluo and his son were trembling, and knelt down on the ground after entering the tent, looking at Zhao Tuo with both fearful and expectant eyes.

Since the collusion with the enemy and treason was exposed, the two fathers and sons have been controlled by the Qin army, acting as guides on the way here, and sending letters to the Yuezhi people when necessary, so as to mislead the Yuezhi's judgment and realize the Qin army's plan. Enemy plan.

The previous letter persuading Xihou of the Yue family to attack the Qin army's logistics was sent by Wu Shiluo after he was captured.

In view of these deeds that can be called meritorious service, and Zhao Tuo once said that he would show his merits to the emperor for Wu Shiluo and his son, maybe they could be spared the death penalty and live as prisoners.

So during this period of time, Wu Zhiluo and his son still kept a glimmer of hope of survival amidst the fear.

Now, finally, the time has come to pronounce their fate.

Zhao Tuo's face was flat, and he asked: "Wu Shiluo, your father and son are deeply praised by Qin En, and they are commended by the emperor, and they are rewarded by the emperor. They should be loyal to our Qin country. But you are doing it for your own self-interest. , betraying the country and collaborating with the Yue clan, leaking the secrets of our army, can be called treason and collaborating with the enemy, can you and your son plead guilty?"

Wu Shiluo and his son looked at each other, and said with bitter faces: "We plead guilty."

"Although the sinner, Wu Shiluo, was confused for a while, he committed an act of treachery by mistake. But for many years, he has transported cattle, horses and livestock, and provided information outside the Great Wall. For the sake of the sinner's negligible contribution, the sinner's father and son can be saved from death. My father and son are willing to be prisoners for the rest of their lives, just to survive!"

Wu Shiluo knelt on the ground, knocking his head non-stop.

Wu Shifang followed suit and kowtowed, "Please, General, please spare your life."

In the tent, Chen Ping, Li Shiqi, Fan Kui and others all watched with cold eyes.

If I had known today, why bother at the beginning!

If their father and son had wholeheartedly helped Daqin, they would not only be able to preserve their own status, but would even be rewarded by the emperor for their meritorious service. How could they fall to the point where they kowtowed for mercy and wanted to be prisoners to survive.

Zhao Tuo said indifferently: "You don't need to ask me, your matter has been reported to Xianyang according to the facts, and now the emperor's edict has come here, and the punishment for you has been decided."

Hearing this, Wu Shiluo and his son looked nervously at the stack of papers in front of Zhao Tuo.

The above determines their future.

"The emperor spare me!"

Wu Shiluo murmured.

Zhao Tuo ignored him, stretched out his hand to pick up the emperor's edict, and said calmly: "According to the law, those who commit treasonous acts like Wuzhi's will be torn apart, and the whole clan will be wiped out."

Wu Shiluo's father and son's complexion turned pale.

Wu Shifang said tremblingly: "I don't want the car to crack, I don't want the car to crack..."

"The whole clan is wiped out."

There was no trace of blood on Wu Shiluo's face.

Zhao Tuo said again: "However, considering that you have indeed contributed to the elimination of the Yuezhi, so now I will spare you the punishment of being torn apart."

Hearing this, Wu Shiluo and his son were overjoyed and were about to kowtow to thank them.

But only Zhao Tuo continued to say: "Change it to be cut in half, and the whole family will be tattooed and slain as Chengdan."

Deathly silence.

Cutting in the waist, the death sentence of cutting off the waist with an axe.

If you are unlucky, you will have to strike again with one axe.

Sometimes if it is cut off, half of the person on the ground may not die immediately, but may struggle painfully for a long time.

As for the tattoos of the whole clan and the city dans, all Wu clan members had to have their faces tattooed, and then their noses were cut off to do heavy physical work like building the city walls.

Wu Shiluo and his son suddenly turned ashen.

Wu Shifang seemed unable to accept this result, and screamed: "Zhao Tuo, didn't you say that if we help you, you can avoid the death penalty and live as a prisoner! How can you deceive my father and son!"

"presumptuous!"

Chen Ping stood up and shouted sharply: "The general said in the past that if you and your father and son help destroy the Yueshi, you can show your merits, maybe you can avoid the death penalty, and live as a prisoner. But the final matter is up to you. Decide now!"

"Now the general keeps his promise and shows his merits for you. The emperor also spared you from being tortured by the chariot and cut him in half. The whole family can also survive, only the tattoos and scorpions are city figures. Isn't this the general who kept his promise? How could anyone who begged for you not know good from bad!"

Wu Shiluo and his son were stunned.

Yes, what Zhao Tuo said to them at the beginning was just "maybe".

The final decision is still in the hands of the emperor.

The emperor said it was cut in half, so it was cut in half.

No one can change it.

Looking at Wu Shiluo and his son, who were paralyzed on the ground with despair on their faces, Zhao Tuo showed no compassion.

He said indifferently: "When you choose to betray Qin, you should think of this day. Fan Kuai, pull them down."

"only."

Fan Kuai smiled, stretched out his big hands, one in each hand, dragged Wu Shiluo and his son by the back of the neck and dragged them out of the tent.

Only the voices of father and son regretting and crying echoed in the tent.

Zhao Tuo was expressionless.

Death to the traitors!

Only in this way can the world be shocked.

At this time, Chen Ping's heart moved, and he thought about it.

He smiled at Zhao Tuo, and said: "General, we will form the Guiyi Yuezhi Army to fight against the Huns. Apart from rewards and temptations, we must also use torture and intimidation. I think we can borrow Wuzhi The lives of father and son are at stake."

"Why don't we gather the Yue Clan cavalry and let these tens of thousands of people watch the scene where Wu Shiluo and his son were cut in half, and let these Yue Clan people know what will happen if they dare to betray our country of Qin!"

"For my country of Qin, there are cattle, sheep and horses as rewards. But if you dare to betray your heart, the father and son of Wuzhiluo who were cut in half will be their fate!"

"The people of the prairie have always bullied the weak and feared the strong, and feared the strong. In addition to being soft, let them know what the majesty of the Great Qin is!"