Chapter 55

Qin Feng followed Zhang Yan and came to the main tent.

At this moment, there were already many people in the tent. Above, Zhang Liang and Zhang Bao sat side by side. Below, there were over a dozen Yellow Turban leaders. Among them, the most renowned were Bo Cai, Peng Tuo, and Bu Ji.

Everyone took their seats. To express his gratitude and respect for Qin Feng, Zhang Yan had him sit at the lower seat next to himself.

No one suspected anything, thinking he was just a new general of the Black Mountain Army.

After sitting down, Qin Feng saw that everyone was familiar. However, in this life, Qin Feng had brought his memories with him, so he recognized everyone, but they did not recognize him. Among the three generals of the Yellow Turbans, Qin Feng only felt some sympathy for Zhang Liang. This burly man, though not well-educated, was truly dedicated to the struggle for the true essence of the Way of Great Peace.

As for the others, many had changed during the uprising, tarnishing it with too many stains. In the end, it could no longer be called an uprising but a rebellion.

Across from him, Qin Feng also recognized Bo Cai, Peng Tuo, and Bu Ji. There was no need to mention Bo Cai and Peng Tuo, typical peasants who had become leaders due to their abilities. As for Bu Ji, he wore a Taoist robe and held a fly whisk, almost identical to Zhang Bao's attire. His eyes were very sharp, darting around and occasionally casting a cunning glance at Qin Feng.

Qin Feng paid the most attention to Bu Ji, who was even more threatening than Zhang Liang and Zhang Bao. This man was treacherous and ruthless, a killer, and belonged to the type of people who were the secret police leaders of the Yellow Turbans.

After everyone had gathered, Zhang Bao flicked the fly whisk in his hand and, with a compassionate and benevolent demeanor, said, "Since General Zhang's family has returned safely, let's discuss how to attack the imperial army. Once we defeat the forces of Huangfu Song, there will be no power to stop us before the enemy capital. We will storm Luoyang, kill the emperor, and achieve peace!"

Upon hearing this, the generals revealed their excitement and responded in unison, "Storm Luoyang, kill the emperor, achieve peace!"

Qin Feng thought to himself, all you do is kill, and kill, and kill. Who will still tolerate you? You have no political program, just mindless killing. You deserve to fail.

Zhang Liang waved his thick arm, "People often say the Four Generations of Three Generals. Now, the descendants of the Four Generations of Three Generals are in our hands, along with the grandson of the eunuch Cao Teng. We will kill them in front of the army to boost our morale and intimidate the enemy!"

Upon hearing this, the generals shouted for more killing.

"Kill!"

"I will kill!"

"The Four Generations of Three Generals, known for having disciples all over the world. Killing their direct descendants will show the world the power of the Yellow Turbans!"

"Killing them will show the world the might of the Yellow Turbans, boost the morale of Yellow Turbans everywhere, and severely damage the Han dynasty."

Seeing the excitement, Zhang Liang and Zhang Bao felt that their actions were justified, and these two must be killed to rally the troops.

However, Qin Feng was terrified when he heard this. Such actions were similar to how bandits in later times would publicly execute captured soldiers to intimidate the people. The effect was the same.

But in his view, Cao Cao and Yuan Shao were the main driving forces of historical progress and must not be killed. If they were killed, history would be completely altered, and who knows what would happen to the Eastern Han after their deaths.

Qin Feng came from the future, and the historical process within his foreknowledge was the most beneficial.

Therefore, the lives of Cao Cao and Yuan Shao must be saved.

But how?

While Zhang Liang and the others were shouting for more killing, Qin Feng's mind raced, and he suddenly thought of a political program. From this angle, he had an idea.

When Qin Feng stood up, the shouting in the tent subsided, and everyone's attention focused on him.

Zhang Yan, not knowing what Qin Feng was going to do, quickly introduced him, "Everyone, this is He Shan, who was once a follower in Luoyang... and so on... later infiltrated the imperial army and saved my sister."

Qin Feng's story was convincing, so even Zhang Liang and Zhang Bao believed it. Only Bu Ji had a doubtful look in his eyes.

Zhang Liang said warmly, "Brother He Shan, do you have something to say?"

Qin Feng thought to himself, "I have more than just something to say. If I don't speak, you will kill my national hero Cao Mengde and Yuan Benchu. Yuan Benchu is one thing, but Mengde cannot be killed. If Mengde is killed, where will I find my adorable nephews and dear sister-in-law?"

First, he bowed and then said meaningfully, "Two leaders, have you considered that keeping Cao Mengde and Yuan Benchu alive might be more useful than killing them?"

Everyone exchanged glances, not understanding, and Zhang Liang urged Qin Feng to continue.

At this moment, Qin Feng had to convince everyone to save the lives of Cao Cao and Yuan Shao. Fortunately, in his previous life, he had deceived countless people, from emperors to commoners, and had even turned a beggar into the Great Emperor of Hongwu, so he had a lot of experience.

Qin Feng cleared his throat and said, "The two leaders mentioned that killing them would intimidate the enemy and boost our morale. However, I believe that recruiting them would have a greater impact on both sides."

Everyone was stunned, not quite understanding. Zhang Bao flicked his fly whisk, his thin face full of question marks, and asked, "Why do you think so?"

Qin Feng then spread his wings of deceit, showing a seductive smile, and held up three black fingers, saying, "There are three reasons."

He stepped out of his seat and came to the center of the tent, speaking persuasively.

"First, they are from prestigious families. If they defect from their families and join our Way of Great Peace, it will have a greater impact on the court and local warlords than killing them."

"Second, recruiting such people will demonstrate the spirit of the Yellow Turbans to the world. The soldiers will be highly motivated when they hear this."

"Third, their surrender will show others that there is a way out through surrender, and they will not fight to the death! This will be very beneficial for our future battles."

Qin Feng spoke in simple and understandable terms. In fact, he was proposing a basic political program. The Yellow Turbans lacked such a program. They would kill all captured soldiers, regardless of rank. Knowing they would die, the imperial army would naturally fight fiercely. Not accepting surrenders, not recruiting capable people, and not recognizing talent, they could not lead a revolution.

Every failed peasant uprising in history had these factors. The power of knowledge, combined with the power of the gun, was necessary to change the dynasty. Unfortunately, the Yellow Turbans at the end of the Eastern Han dynasty only knew how to kill and did not accept surrenders or recruit talent, leading to their ultimate failure.

After speaking, Qin Feng looked at Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang, thinking that this was the moment of truth. If successful, Cao Cao and Yuan Shao would live. If not, "Brother Mengde, I have done my best. You will only be a footnote in Luo Guanzhong's book." Mobile users, please visit http://m.piaotia.net

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