Chapter 10: Learning from Feng Dao

Chai Rong is the adopted son of Guo Wei. There is no need to think further. However, Zhao Da seems to still be a low-ranking soldier. How delightful it would be to have him as my little follower!

Upon arriving outside Jixiang An, Guo Wei fell from his horse and rushed directly into the room where the bodies were laid. His eyes were filled with spirit tablets, each inscribed with a name. With every name he saw, it felt like a knife stabbing into his heart.

Chen Shi swiftly found Han Tong, and the two hit it off immediately. Han Tong called upon some brothers from the Imperial Guard and prepared to attack the city gate

Guo Wei, perplexed, brought his guards and let Feng Dao lead the way directly to the Jixiang Monastery where the bodies were stored. By the time Guo Wei arrived, the place had already returned to calm, but just over a day ago, it had been a fierce battlefield... Faced with the ferocious yamen runners, the common people raised their fists, casting aside their fears, and the once high-and-mighty yamen runners were knocked down one by one. The feet of the common people trampled down, leaving no path for survival... Faced with the ferocious yamen runners, the common people raised their fists, casting aside their fears, and the once high-and-mighty yamen runners were knocked down one by one. The feet of the common people trampled down, leaving no path for survival

As he spoke, Feng Dao was in tears, continuously bowing in respect, disregarding his status, and pleading with great difficulty.

These are all my own family members

Create a world of peace, create a bright and clear universe

"Pedantic!" Ye Hua scolded without hesitation, "You have been deceived. General Guo has won, and the morale in the city has long since dissipated. Even if there are casualties, they are merely the shameless old thief Feng Dao! A general's success is built upon the bones of countless soldiers. What are you afraid of?"

I will never deceive you. How about this: we will draw a line and keep to our own sides, quietly waiting for Lord Guo to enter the city... In short, everyone has suffered too much; do not bring calamity upon the elders of Kaifeng!

At that moment, a young official ran up to Feng Dao's ear and whispered a few words.

Ye Hua was utterly at a loss whether to laugh or cry, yet felt helpless. In fact, upon calming down and reflecting, it became clear that Old Feng had indeed struck a chord with the common people. Everyone had grown weary of war; if it could be avoided, they would prefer not to fight. Nothing is more precious than peace.

Ye Hua could not help but complain about Chen Shi, "Didn’t you want to be a general? This golden opportunity has just slipped away! You are just a pig; isn’t it better that General Guo won? You should have taken the initiative to open the city gates and welcome the imperial troops! Such a great merit, and you don’t want it, leaving it for Feng Dao?"

Fellow villagers, elders, and citizens! I, Feng Dao, pay my respects to everyone!

At this moment, an unexpected turn of events occurred, with over ten thousand troops surging in from all directions, surrounding them. Strangely, these individuals merely surrounded them without launching an attack, and the two sides remained in a standoff.

Chen Shi's face flushed red, "Hua Zi, you are clever, but I think you should use your intelligence for the right purposes. You should learn more from Master Feng, as that is truly serving the country and the people!"

Chen Shi grabbed his hair and dragged him in front of Xiu Yun's coffin

Old Feng is not wrong; if a civil uprising occurs in Kaifeng, it will lead to rivers of blood and mountains of corpses

"That makes sense!" Chen Shi grinned and said, "Hua Zi, you are truly clever. If I become a general, you will be my chief strategist, and I will not treat you poorly!"

He merely ignited a spark, yet it unexpectedly turned into a raging inferno! Ye Hua's thoughts became even more active; he had already saved Guo Wei's young son and assisted the Guo family in collecting the bodies. If he could open the city gates to welcome Guo Wei into the city, he would undoubtedly become the first meritorious minister of the new dynasty. Coupled with his familial ties to Guo Wei, he might suddenly rise to prominence.

Killing truly can be contagious

His actions had an effect; the common people retreated in droves, and the soldiers and officials also made way, allowing Han Tong, Chen Shi, and others to withdraw to the vicinity of Jixiang An, covering an area of about four to five city blocks. Outside, the officials and soldiers maintained a peaceful coexistence, and this situation continued.

Chen Shi lowered his head in shame but remained unconvinced, "Hua Zi, the Grand Tutor is not wrong. Kaifeng has endured so much suffering; if we continue to fight, we cannot be sure how many lives will be lost! Everyone here is a fellow villager, with families, careers, and loved ones. Saving even a few lives is more important than anything else!"

After eliminating Tan Tou and his subordinates, the enraged citizens did not stop, but directly rushed towards the Kaifeng Prefecture, seeking to hold the corrupt officials accountable for their wrongdoings

Let me learn about Feng Dao

Logically, this shameless old man should be despised by the people, yet who would have thought that when he stepped forward, the people actually calmed down significantly

Is anyone guarding the body

Eliminate all demons and monsters, eradicate all scoundrels and rascals

The opportunity to achieve merit was intercepted by someone else, and Ye Hua was filled with rage, so furious that he was jumping up and down. Truly, he is worthy of being the old scoundrel who has served ten emperors; he is indeed shameless

After all, we are just ordinary people. Upon hearing this, the crowd immediately became restless. Since a change of dynasty is imminent, we need not take risks. Who would be willing to commit murder

Among the numerous spirit tablets, there is one that causes him the greatest heartache

But do we have a choice, everyone

Ye Hua was momentarily stunned.

After speaking, he laughed heartily and went to find Han Tong. Ye Hua was furious, this scoundrel, without having done anything yet, already wanted to climb over me, truly a delusion!

The grain business is gone, family is gone, and I no longer want this life

My wife, you have left, what use is the vast land to me! It pains me to death!

The common people shouted in unison, continuously rallying each other, and it seemed that a fierce battle was about to ensue

Not only the common people who collected the bodies for the Guo family, but others also took action upon hearing the news, gathering thousands of people, with even more commoners waiting for an opportunity to act. Kaifeng resembled a boiling pot.

Xiuyun's brother, Wei Zuizi, was submerged. By the time Chen Shi discovered him, seven of his ribs were broken, blood was gushing from his mouth and nose, and he was on the brink of death, yet he was reluctant to give up his breath

Stone, do you not wish to become a great general? Now take your men and seize the city gate to welcome General Guo into the capital. Are you still worried about not being able to become a general

Before dying, every additional kill counts!

Learn from him for the country and the people, do not make jokes, alright

Guo Wei staggered to the front of his wife's coffin, gently pushing open the slightly ajar lid, and what came into view was his wife, Madam Chai, Chai Shouyu

Chen Shichen's expression darkened as he said in a low voice, "Hua Zi, why do you hold such deep prejudice against Lord Feng? If Kaifeng were truly in chaos, wouldn't the ordinary people suffer the most? I aspire to be a general, but I do not wish to kill my own people. If I must kill, let it be the Khitan, and let us reclaim Yan Yun! That is the true act of a great man"

At this moment, the lady lies there, her complexion surprisingly not much different from when she was alive, her expression serene, as if she is asleep

Master Feng has arrived

After a long time, he cried out in anguish, supporting the coffin, weeping bitterly, and beating his chest in despair

The situation during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms was chaotic, and promotions were swift, often hinging on a single word from the emperor

Guo Wei opened his mouth but could not produce a sound, his body trembling incessantly due to sorrow

... ...

The fighting spirit that erupted from the common people left Ye Hua dumbfounded. He witnessed with his own eyes the grain shop owner, Wang, a simple and honest man, actually lift a stone and smash it against the head of the beggar Lai, and he did not stop at just one blow. It continued until it turned into a puddle of mush. Only then did Wang stagger to his feet, dazed for a moment, and he became braver than anyone else.

Han Tong still has some sense, he furrowed his brows and said: "Master Feng, what if you are deceiving us?"

Clearly, Han Tong, Chen Shi, and ordinary citizens all lack organization; they are merely acting out of righteous indignation, hastily rising up, and their combat effectiveness is not impressive

Ye Hua called Chen Shi over, and Chen Shi wiped the blood from his face, rasping, "What is it?"

Everyone listen to me, you are all honest and simple folk, having grown up in Kaifeng for generations. Haven't the years of turmoil in Kaifeng been enough? Must there be yet another round?

Unbeknownst to where, Chen Shi picked up a waist knife and suddenly thrust it into Wei Zuizi's chest, twisting it forcefully, causing a warm heart to spill out, splattering Chen Shi's face with blood. It was as if something had awakened within him; Chen Shi charged out like a fierce tiger, forgetting his fatigue and fear. With each officer he killed, his spirit soared a little more.

Kill it

Ye Hua was no longer so angry; learning from Feng Dao was not a bad thing, but it must be done discreetly. One must never get entangled with him, or else one would never hope to clear their name in this lifetime. After all, Feng Dao should never, under any circumstances, serve as a lackey to the Khitan people. Even if there are a thousand reasons at the moment, it is still difficult to convince everyone. ... Having crossed over once, becoming a treacherous person seems a bit of a loss ... . ... Ye Hua squatted in the corner, lost in thought, not noticing that Feng Dao had arrived with Guo Wei. After all, Feng Dao should never, under any circumstances, serve as a lackey to the Khitan people. Even if there are a thousand reasons at the moment, it is still difficult to convince everyone. ... Having crossed over once, becoming a treacherous person seems a bit of a loss ... . ... Ye Hua squatted in the corner, lost in thought, not noticing that Feng Dao had arrived with Guo Wei.

Wei Zuizi, you have even harmed your own sister! You are utterly heartless, retribution has come!

If the opponent strikes decisively, the chances of victory are substantial. However, the opponent has shown restraint and from the crowd emerges an elderly man who bows deeply

Feng Dao's eyes widened instantly, and he took a deep breath, "Everyone listen, Lord Guo's troops have already crossed Qili Slope and are not far from Kaifeng. There is no need for us to fight; you can all return home with peace of mind!"

Han Tonglang said loudly: "Old Master, we admire your character, but we are well aware of what we are doing! The court will not let us off easily; it is better to fight to the bitter end! As long as General Guo enters the city, we have nothing to fear!"