in2ebook Chapter 275: Arrangement for the future and leaving sadly
Chapter 275: Arrangement for the future and leaving sadly
In the end, Cao Xin's decision was implemented.
Chang Rui led the team towards Moshan. Along the way, they moved along the winding mountain road. The positions on both sides of the road, which were originally heavily guarded, were now silent.
As they gradually approached, a surprising scene appeared. Every position they passed along the way raised a white flag high, symbolizing surrender!
Those Feng faction soldiers lowered their heads, silently put their weapons on the ground, and chose to surrender without any intention of resistance.
Faced with such an unexpected scene, Chang Rui was secretly happy in his heart, but his battle-hardened face did not show too much surprise.
He calmly issued orders to his men, asking them to quickly take over the abandoned positions, and repeatedly reminded them not to argue with the surrendered prisoners during the operation.
Chang Rui knew very well that at this moment, the outcome of the war had been decided. For these ordinary soldiers, they were just pawns in this power struggle.
Most of them came from poor backgrounds and had to join the army in order to have something to eat and to find a way to survive for themselves and their families.
Now that they have chosen to lay down their guns and stop resisting, there is really no need to make things difficult for them.
The focus will then shift to the negotiation table with the enemy's top leaders. How to properly handle post-war affairs and achieve peaceful coexistence is the most critical issue.
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An hour later, the Feng faction headquarters in Moshan looked particularly solemn and dignified under the cover of night.
Cao Xin was wearing a neat military uniform and standing tall at the door, followed by a group of generals with solemn expressions.
Although the night sky was full of twinkling stars, everyone's mood at this moment was as heavy and depressing as dark clouds.
Those veterans who had followed Cao Xin for many years were still filled with resentment and resentment.
They once charged into battle and fought bravely, but now they have to surrender to the enemy in such a humiliating way.
However, faced with the irreversible situation before them, no matter how reluctant they were, they understood that they were powerless to change the situation and could only silently accept this cruel reality.
Just then, a deafening roar came from the distance.
I saw a row of cars rushing towards me like lightning, and the dazzling headlights pierced the darkness and illuminated the road ahead.
Following closely behind was a well-equipped heavy tank battalion convoy. The steel behemoths let out low roars, as if declaring their strength and majesty.
As the convoy gradually approached, an unconcealable sense of urgency emerged on Cao Xin's rather complicated face.
This battle-hardened veteran has experienced countless life-and-death tests in the past years, but this time is so special. For the first time in his life, he stands here as a surrendered general to face an unknown judgment.
This unprecedented experience caused waves of anxiety in his heart, and his uneasiness was beyond words.
Bang!
The car door opened, Chang Rui got out quickly, and under the light, he quickly found Cao Xin's location.
He did not become complacent because of the victory in the war. Instead, he straightened his clothes on the spot, with a serious and solemn expression on his face and a hint of awe in his eyes, and walked forward steadily.
When he got closer, Chang Rui looked at everyone and saluted with extreme respect.
"Hello, General Cao. I am Chang Rui, the commander-in-chief of the Second Corps of the Independent Army!"
"Chang Rui..." Cao Xin looked at the young man in front of him, and nodded at his neat military appearance and mighty and cold aura.
"Yes, this defeat was well deserved. Your Independence Army is indeed quite capable."
"Mr. Cao, Liao Zan!" Chang Rui had no intention of chatting with him any more. He slightly moved aside to make way and pointed to the convoy on the side, signaling.
"Now that the negotiation agreement has been issued, we'd like to trouble General Cao and the other officers to accompany us back."
"Marshal Zhang will arrange the subsequent negotiation meeting as soon as possible. During this period, your food, clothing, and daily life will be provided by the Independence Army!"
"Okay, I understand." Cao Xin nodded slightly and had no objection to this.
The attitude of Chang Rui and others has exceeded his expectations. The imagined humiliation and ridicule did not appear. Instead, they gave him, Cao, enough face in front of his subordinates.
It was not easy to achieve this result, but it also proved from another side that the military law and discipline of the Independence Army and the quality of its senior generals far exceeded their imagination.
"Um..." Before getting on the car, Cao Xin stopped, looked back at the confused and helpless soldiers, and asked with some embarrassment.
"How are you going to deal with my men?"
"Don't worry, Mr. Cao. The Independence Army has strict discipline and rules, and treating prisoners well is the most important regulation. Beating, scolding or bullying will never happen!" Chang Rui met his gaze and made a solemn and serious assurance.
"As long as these captives express their desire to go home, we will provide them with a certain amount of travel expenses and ensure that they can return home safely and smoothly. If they are willing to settle down in the Central Plains, there will be someone to assist them in handling all relevant documents and allocate them houses and fertile farmland. In short, no matter what choice they make, we will ignore them and let them go!" Chang Rui continued, his tone firm and full of sincerity.
Hearing this, Cao Xin's heart finally settled down completely, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face: "Good, very good, I feel relieved now!"
After saying that, Cao Xin slowly turned around and took another deep look at the headquarters gate behind him.
At this moment, a hint of nostalgia and reluctance flashed across his slightly cloudy eyes.
However, it was only a moment before he quickly concealed this emotion and regained his resolute and courageous appearance. He turned around without hesitation, took steady and powerful steps, and resolutely embarked on the road of judgment that belonged only to him.
Weng Longlong...
The convoy started again with a roar.
The many senior executives of the Feng family sitting in the car, filled with complex and inexplicable emotions, silently watched the scenery gradually disappearing outside the window. In the end, they could only leave sadly in a gloomy and lonely atmosphere...