"Thank you, eunuch..."
Chang Sun Chong saw the leader clearly. This person turned out to be the eunuch in charge of Empress Chang Sun's palace. However, after Empress Chang Sun's death, this person disappeared in the palace. Unexpectedly, he appeared now.
When Empress Changsun passed away, she left behind a large amount of assets. Each of her three children received a share, and Li Chengqian naturally got the most. However, Li Chengqian did not know how to manage it all, so now there are only about 200 people left, and these 200 people have cut off all ties with Li Chengqian.
Li Chengqian had given orders several times before, but failed to mobilize these 200 people. Li Chengqian had no other ideas, but this time it concerned his son, so Li Chengqian wrote a letter to see if these people still remembered the kindness of their mother. Unexpectedly, it really worked.
"Your Highness, the Empress left behind 672 people that day. Due to various reasons, 410 people were killed. Currently, including this old servant, there are still 263 people left here."
Normally, as a servant, Eunuch Xie should kneel down when he saw Li Xiang, but he was standing and speaking, which means that he had not yet completely surrendered. It was indeed Empress Changsun who gave these people a second life, and their lives all belonged to Empress Changsun. If Empress Changsun were here, they would never blink an eye even if they lost their lives, but whether they could fight for Li Xiang remained to be seen.
Usually these people are scattered all over Chang'an City, making their own livings, but they all remember one thing, that is, if Eunuch Xie summons them one day, they will give up everything without hesitation.
But two years ago, Eunuch Xie suddenly stopped because Li Chengqian was making trouble and didn't take them seriously. Eunuch Xie also remembered Empress Changsun's last words, that if Chengqian made trouble, he would send everyone away and let them live their own lives.
However, Eunuch Xie had heard all about the disturbances that Li Xiang had caused in Chang'an City in recent days. If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was useless, he hoped that His Royal Highness Zhangsun could make good use of us. So thinking of the kindness of the Queen Mother, Eunuch Xie began to summon his old subordinates.
"From now on, you will be settled here first. No matter how many people are in your family, you can move here. If you die in battle today, I will be responsible to the end. I swear by the heavens that I will never let you down."
After Li Xiang finished speaking, he cut his wrist with a sharp blade and let the blood drip onto the ground. The hearts of the people present were burning like fire. They had been tormented by Li Chengqian to the point that they had no thoughts at all, but when they saw this scene, they all remembered the kindness that Empress Zhangsun had shown them that day.
"Your Highness..."
Eunuch Xie did not expect that Li Xiang would value them so much. You know, in Li Chengqian's eyes, they were just a group of slaves, and no one had ever taken them seriously. At this moment, Eunuch Xie knelt on his knees and led these people to submit to Li Xiang.
Chang Sun Chong and the others also looked at each other. This kid Li Xiang was indeed a charismatic person. For some princes and grandsons of the emperor, let alone piercing their own arms, even if they were asked to do something, these people would push one away. They simply did not have the courage to do so.
Li Xiang's current achievements were definitely not due to luck. When they thought of Li Xiang's strategy in Goguryeo, it seemed natural that this guy could win the emperor's favor.
"Uncle Changsun, Brother Yuchi..."
Hearing this address, Chang Sun Chong felt a little awkward, but he and Li Xiang were real relatives, and they could never be called brothers, otherwise I would be beaten to death by his father when I return.
"You lead your men and charge in from the rear."
"Thank you, eunuch. Lead your men and attack from the right side."
"Brother Cheng, come with me through the main gate. There's water on the left. We only need to deploy a small number of archers. Anyone who falls into the water will be shot."
Li Xiang finished the arrangements very quickly. They were impressed by his decisiveness and ruthlessness. Although they had all served in the army, it might take a whole day to plan such a big thing. Who knew that Li Xiang just drew a picture on the ground and finished the study immediately? It was a bit too fast.
"Your Highness, don't worry. As far as I know, there are no Han Chinese living in the villa where Zat'elk lives. All the Han Chinese live in the outer courtyard."
Seeing that Li Xiang still had some doubts, Yuchi Baolin understood what was going on. Li Xiang might be worried that we would go in and kill the wrong person.
After hearing what Yuchi Baolin said, Li Xiang's face finally relaxed.
"Your Highness, there are two or three hundred people inside. In addition to the Zat'ek people, there are also many Tuyuhun merchants. If we kill them all, then..."
Chang Sun Chong said hesitantly that if there were only a few people, he could do so, but if there were many people, it would be hard to say what would happen if someone found out about this in the future.
"Those who are not of my race must have different hearts. Since he wants my life, I must give him a wish. With the exception of Zat'elk, all other barbarians taller than the wheels will be killed! Regardless of gender!"
After Li Xiang finished speaking, the people present were cheered up. No one dared to give such an order for a long time. When Li Shimin was honored as the Heavenly Khan by the Hu people, the direction of the court began to change. However, these Hu people only gave Li Shimin an honorable title and no actual power at all. They had been holding a grudge in their hearts for a long time.
"Today, regardless of who you represent, all those killed in battle will receive a pension of 200 strings of cash. For those with parents, I will support them until they die. For those with young children, I will support them until they grow up. For those with female relatives, I will support them until they remarry. If you remain loyal, I will support you until you die. Your monthly salary will be the same as if you were alive. For those injured, I will provide medical care. For those who cannot be treated, I will take care of their old age and see them to the end of their lives. If you win tonight, everyone will be rewarded with 100 strings of cash."
Li Xiang's voice was very loud and everyone present heard it. In the Tang Dynasty, even if you died fighting for your country, you probably wouldn't receive such treatment. According to the court's pension standards, if you died on the battlefield, your entire family could only receive things worth fifteen strings of cash.
Li Xiang's wealth has increased more than ten times in an instant, and he has solved everyone's worries. Plus with the reward of one hundred strings of cash tonight, how can these people not fight to the death?
"I swear to be loyal to His Highness until death."
I don't know who shouted it out, but the others followed suit. Although they were not Li Xiang's followers, they really wanted to become his at this moment, if not for anything else, because Li Xiang treated them so well...