Struggle in Russia

Security needs come first for all rebel leaders. As long as it can enhance their sense of security, it is not a big problem even if they are allowed to act like cows and horses, let alone let them get involved in their peers.

Although the tone of Li Xiao's words made them unhappy, they firmly welcomed the things in Li Xiao's words that could enhance their sense of security.

Of course, this is just the beginning, because Li Xiao hasn't finished speaking yet.

He glanced at the group of thugs and said proudly: "Of course, we also know that your abilities are quite limited. If you go to the battlefield so stupidly, it will probably take ten thousand years to quell this rebellion!"

He emphasized with emphasis: "So, we will help you reorganize your troops and eliminate the old, weak, sick and disabled as well as other unqualified personnel. Then we will send consultants to train you and give you a certain degree of weaponry so that you can have the most basic skills as soon as possible." fighting ability!"

This statement also contains a lot of information, which brings both joy and worry to the rebel leaders. The good news is that they can get weapons and equipment, which will greatly improve their strength. And according to Li Xiao, these weapons and equipment are free of charge. Who doesn't like free benefits?

But what worries me is the reorganization. How will it be reorganized? Could it be that they were weakening their strength under the guise of reorganization?

It also said that consultants would be dispatched. Are these consultants really just responsible for training? Will we compete with them for actual control of the troops?

These questions are very important and were asked immediately.

Li Xiao had already anticipated the thoughts of this group of people, and he replied unhurriedly: "Reorganization is imperative! We will not raise waste. If your people can't play their role, then why bother to provide money and guns?" Providing food to you? And you people have already seriously violated the law. It stands to reason that you will all go to the gallows. Now that the net is open to give you a chance to make meritorious service, it is already a great gift. If you don't accept the adaptation, you refuse to repent and you are going against the empire. If we resist, we must resolutely eliminate them!"

Li Xiao's murderous words are not meant to be used for bargaining. He is well aware of the uncertainty of this group of people. Being gentle will only make them think you are easy to bully, and they will naturally attack you, so you must be ruthless as soon as you come up. Hands, good rules, let them know who means what.

"I can even tell you very straightforwardly that your enthusiasm and performance in accepting reorganization and assisting the imperial army in countering rebellion are directly related to your future. If you perform well, you will naturally forget the blame and get rewards. The better the performance, the greater the reward. , it is even possible to obtain a title of nobility and become a master!"

For a moment, the leaders of the rebel army were breathing heavily. For these idiots, the title of aristocrat means that their lives have been completely reshaped. In the future, they may also have their own fields and enjoy the food and drink like the gentlemen. This is simply unimaginable. I dare not think about it!

Of course, if you are tempted, you will be tempted, but most people think that the possibility of this is too small, and it is very likely to be a bait to fool them! In the end, they worked hard and got nothing.

Li Xiao saw through their hearts at a glance and said slowly: "Don't think this is a painting. I can tell you right now that it is completely possible. For example..."

As he spoke, he pointed to the long-legged Sergei next to him who looked like a traitor and said: "For example, Sergey Vasilev, who you are familiar with, according to the order of His Majesty the Tsar, in view of his active cooperation in counter-rebellion, assisted the empire in arresting important people. The wanted criminal leader Shalakov, in recognition of his achievements, has been awarded the rank of lieutenant colonel and the title of knight in the uprising brave army. Next, he will go to Gomel to hold relevant ceremonies!"

Well, this news is so exciting, not to mention all the rebel leaders and long-legged Sergei himself are dumbfounded.

Because Li Xiao never told him the news, happiness came so suddenly and he was really caught off guard!

His breathing became rapid for a moment, and he stared at Li Xiao in disbelief with his eyes wide open, as if asking: "Is this true?"

Of course it is true, because this is Li Xiao's suggestion, which is to buy horse bones with a thousand dollars. As long as you have the example of long-legged Sergey, I believe that no matter how you think about your future, you can do it.

Since surrendering can help you rise to the top, why are you still working so hard?

It can be said that since Li Xiao announced the explosive news, Chernihiv's peaceful recovery has become a foregone conclusion. Who doesn’t want to become a gentleman like long-legged Sergey? I want to kill them all! Even if you risk your life to get this title, it's worth it!

Soon, this group of people chose to surrender without hesitation. What was there to hesitate about?

"His Majesty really promised to confer titles on those Sergei and make him nobles?" Sobolev asked with confusion.

Li Xiao smiled slightly, and when there was no one around, he replied: "Of course not. How could your Majesty canonize a rebel as a noble?"

Sobolev was shocked: "But you just said..."

Li Xiao explained with a smile: "Peter Mikhailovich, sometimes you handle urgent matters flexibly. What is the most important thing for us? It is to regain Chernihiv. As long as this can be achieved quickly, For one purpose, any means are allowed..."

After a pause, he continued: "What's more, I didn't deceive them, it's just that they misunderstood the title of nobility. According to imperial law, receiving any first-level medal will gain the power of an imperial noble. According to Long-Legged Sergei's For his meritorious service, Count Milyutin has decided to award him the Order of Anna, Level 4, and naturally he will automatically become a knight and enjoy noble rights."

Sobolev was shocked because this operation was so weird. Yes, the laws of the empire do have this rule, but it is a bit ridiculous to become a so-called noble. What's more, the law was revised after 1826. Only those who have obtained the first-class medal can obtain the power of hereditary imperial nobles. This means that this knighthood can be passed down from family to family.

As for other recipients of medals other than first-class, they can only enjoy the rights of non-hereditary nobles, that is, only you have this qualification, and it has nothing to do with your descendants.

What's even more damning is that in addition to recipients of the Order of St. George or recipients of gold weapons, recipients of other medals have to pay a sum of money to the state, which is mainly used to provide living expenses to poor recipients of the medal.

In other words, the noble title of Sergey the Long-Legs is not just a fictitious title. Not only is the title not hereditary, but he also has to pay a sum of money to the country. No matter how you look at it, he looks like someone who has been taken advantage of!