Volume 2 Chapter 125: Coercion and Temptation
"Everyone be quiet! Quiet down! Quiet down! ……"
Gong Zhengwei was very satisfied with the effect he had created, and with a majestic gesture of his hands pressing downwards, indicating silence.
"In addition, I can also promise to provide food subsidies for everyone's contributions, as long as the amount of rice contributed is not less than one ton! Of course, the more you contribute, the more you get!"
One ton of rice is one thousand kilograms, which is not a small amount. If a person eats one kilogram of rice per day, it's already quite good, and it would be enough for one person to eat for five or six years.
"Lastly, considering everyone's contribution to the migrating crowd, I can promise that you will have a higher status among the people, as long as it doesn't affect the overall situation too badly! Of course, the only requirement is that when the time comes, everyone can lend a hand."
It can be said that Gong Zhengwei has already reached the top of using public power for personal gain, and he is willing to pay any price to distinguish himself from Liang Jing.
Whoosh! Buzz buzz buzz——
This time it's really blown up!
One bombshell after another was thrown out by Gong Zhengwei, and even the calmest person among them couldn't hold back now, it was too shocking, too stimulating.
Grain?
What is food? Food is the basic necessity for human survival, without it we will all starve to death! Now except for some old-fashioned non-electric tanks and tractors in the military that can transport food, others do not have this capability, even if some do, they are quickly "requisitioned" by the military.
Think about it, in the current mass exodus, everyone has to wear thick and warm clothing, carry quilts and heating appliances, as well as various daily necessities, the most basic self-defense tools, which already add up to a considerable weight. It's extremely difficult to transport food on top of that, so whether it's ordinary people or major powers, no one has much grain in their hands.
The leader of these forces still has two or three hundred people under him waiting to be fed, and it's easy to imagine that the pressure is not small. They can only send people to collect at every gathering place of human beings before the end of the world, and often pay a great price in bloody battles...
Grain is so important to them! Gong Zhengwei's promise is like a heavenly music, timely help in snow, and rescue in the Jianghu...
More importantly, the last one! The power of being superior!
What is this?
This is the golden card of impunity, standing at the highest point to commit crimes! As long as it's not all people in the crowd who are rioting and resentful, they can do whatever they want, harm the innocent, bully men and women, use family destruction and human extinction, and there will be no problem at all, it's simply a matter of carrying out orders!
What's wrong with this Gong Zhengwei? Has he gone mad?
He doesn't know this is a direct regression of civilization, human hierarchy, slave era?
Does he really think he's above the law?
Aren't you afraid of being disciplined by your superiors or others?
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But none of these are their concerns, more importantly, these are a great blessing for them. Previously, they were controlled by the military and private soldiers, although they could use their power to do some other things, doing many things that they wanted to do before the apocalypse but didn't dare to; it can be said that no one present is completely clean, but there are also limitations, and they don't dare to go too far, generally doing things in secret.
Now that Gong Zheng has made this promise, they can do whatever they want openly and without any psychological restrictions, as long as it doesn't cause unrest, everything is fine.
It can be said that the person who made this promise has gone mad.
Watching the crowd's excited and disbelieving expressions, Gong Zhengwei was extremely satisfied. Although he also felt that doing so was a bit excessive, now that he had been forced into a desperate situation and suspected that Liang Jing would not let him off, he had to counterattack!
Gong Zhengwei now only has a few dozen private soldiers under his command, and what he still has is this identity and this official position. With this, he is on the side of justice, standing at the highest point of morality, and what he says still has an effect.
At least for now, no one suspects anything.
After dealing with Liang Jing, I'm sure there won't be many of these people left. At that time, their remnants will be a good supplement to our own forces, thought Gong Zhengwei.
"Director Gong! Something's happened! Gou has been killed!" Just then, a mournful cry echoed from outside the main gate.
"What's going on? Speak!" Gong Zhengwei was originally still pleased with himself, but now he was interrupted by this mournful and eerie voice, which made him very unhappy.
"Tu Gongzi is dead! He was killed, killed by Wu Yongwu's orders!" This little brother didn't think about anything at this time, what Wu Yongwu was all about, and whether he had any connection with Commissar Kong. He just thought that he had made a meritorious achievement; since Commissar Kong allowed it, he wouldn't have any other thoughts. After all, he was also one of Commissar Kong's trusted men who was personally assigned to infiltrate Tu Gongzi's side.
"What?"
"Impossible, how could this be?"
"Wu Yong killed Tu Gongzi, Wu Yong, a trusted subordinate of Gong Zheng..."
In an instant, some of the leaders seemed to think of something and suddenly shrunk their bodies, ready to take action at any time. In their opinion, Wu Yong was Gong Zheng's confidant, so if Wu Yong killed Tu Gongzi, it would be equivalent to Gong Zheng killing Tu Gongzi. So, is Gong Zheng really crazy?
Recalling Gong Zheng's previous promise, it seems that things are not so simple!
Is Gong Zhengwei trying to intimidate or bribe them? For a moment, the grand hall seemed filled with danger, as if it was the Hongmen Banquet.
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The leaders who were originally excited and disbelieving are now even more disbelieving, what's going on? Can't wrap my head around it.
Gong Zhengwei also couldn't believe it, he remembered not ordering Wu Yong to kill Tu Gongzi.
Wasn't Wu Yong the one who blocked that bird monster in the end? Isn't he dead yet?
Turns out that in the end, Liang Jing appeared and saved Wu Yong. Did something happen between Liang Jing and Wu Yong?
Wu Yong betrayed himself and surrendered to Liang Jing. Then Wu Yong used his trusted name to approach Tu Gongzi and kill him?
Damn it!
Gong Zhengwei's face was extremely difficult to look at. Gou Gongzi had died, and wasn't all his previous investment in vain?
Moreover, he also provoked Liang Jing, this devil, and more importantly, this devil is not giving up yet, almost all of his subordinates have been killed or injured.
As expected! My preparations were right on target! I was right about him! This Liang Jing is just a mad dog, he won't give up no matter what.
Since that's the case, then let's not do things by halves. Gong Zheng tightly clenched his teeth, almost to the point of bleeding, and with his remaining left hand, he made a tight fist, his fingernails digging deep into his flesh.
Seeing everyone's incredulous, bewildered and vigilant expressions, Gong Zheng knew what some people were thinking, but he didn't explain.
"Ladies and gentlemen, if I and Liang Jing both stand up again, I mean if! If Liang Jing is not willing to let me go, and ignores everyone's advice, then I will have no choice but to defend myself instinctively!"
"If it comes down to a fight between me and Liang Jing, Liang Jing won't stand a chance! So I hope everyone doesn't mind lending a hand in the end, when the wall falls, everyone will push!"
"Of course, as long as everyone lends a hand, Gong will not disappoint anyone! Various firearms and ammunition will be rewarded according to individual efforts at the time!"
"Even after returning to N city, I will still provide various support and preferential policies to everyone! Hope you all think carefully, this is a rare opportunity!"
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Everyone at this time suspected that Gong Zhengwei was going to be unfavorable to them, using intimidation and temptation. Seeing the other party's requirements were not excessive, they thought to themselves: if in the end Liang Jing really didn't give everyone face, didn't listen to advice, and insisted on taking action thoroughly, then they would really not give them face either.
Gong Zhengwei really had the strength to fight with Liang Jing and gain the upper hand, winning face. The crowd didn't mind, and were even eager to join in, pushing Liang Jing down and killing this devil.
After all, Liang Jing didn't listen to their dissuasion, which means he didn't give them any face, and looked down on them. They must have some resentment towards Liang Jing in their hearts. Moreover, under the subtle suggestion and guidance of Gong Zhengwei just now, a thorn has already formed in their minds, making them feel cold and afraid. If they can get rid of Liang Jing, their days will be much more comfortable.
What's more, Gong Zhengwei's promise is too big!
What are guns and ammunition? Gong Zhengwei is ruling them fundamentally, now in order to get rid of Liang Jing, he can even be said to have taken out his own rule for trading.
Food! High power! No face given! Kill the aftermath! Firearms! Ruling power! ... and so on, constantly stimulating them, their adrenal glands acting violently...
Can't help but say that Gong Zhengwei is indeed an outstanding representative of playing conspiracy and infighting, these people will not think that they are just pawns of Gong Zhengwei and will be abandoned soon, he knows more than anyone how terrifying Liang Jing is!
Under the most subtle guidance and coercion, taking advantage of the momentum, the leaders of various forces were emotionally ups and downs, their defense lines were completely broken, and their minds were excited and could not calm down.
Here, the leaders of 20 or so forces, with a total of more than 30 Awakened Ones, also think that as long as Gong Zheng really can fight Liang Jing to a draw, they don't mind taking action to kill Liang Jing.
This is almost a risk-free thing, it's impossible for Liang Jing to survive under the joint hands of more than 30 awakened ones!
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Second watch!
The price is too low!
Yeah, everyone looks like they want to give some other things too, hehe, isn't that a bit greedy?
