"Once the pirates launch a surprise attack, won't the previous tragedy happen again!"
"Then what should we do?"
Ouyang Yu retorted, "Are you saying we should just forgive those murderers?"
"If you insist on forgiving those murderers, I will still maintain my opinion!"
"Why are you getting so worked up?"
Liu Kai Xuan replied solemnly, "I said we would leave a way out for the pirates, but I didn't say we would let them off the hook!"
"What I mean is, we should forgive them for a certain degree of their crimes!"
"Of course, it's not a free pass!"
"For those pirates who are willing to voluntarily surrender, a certain degree of leniency can be granted!"
"As for those who resist stubbornly, they must be annihilated!"
"You want the pirates to willingly give up their resistance and come to surrender to us. This… might be unrealistic, right?"
After Liu Kai Xuan's proposal, not only Ouyang Yu, but also Zhao Fei Yan and Liu Yu Long were taken aback.
However, Liu Kai Xuan had his own reasoning on this matter.
"Pushing the pirates to a dead end is not a wise decision!"
"I believe there should be some room for maneuver in this matter!"
"At the very least, give them a glimmer of hope to survive. This way, no one will resort to extreme measures!"
"Even if the pirate leaders want to incite their subordinates to retaliate against us with extreme measures, they will lose their excuse!"
Zhao Fei Yan nodded in agreement, "Yes, Kai Xuan, what you said makes a lot of sense!"
"Pirates are also human. They have fear and a desire for luck in their hearts!"
"Nine deaths versus ten deaths – these are two entirely different situations."
"At least, it gives them a chance to reform!"
"But, will this really attract the pirates to come and pledge allegiance to us?"
Liu Kai Xuan nodded, "That depends on the extent of our leniency!"
"As long as the leniency is sufficient, and they see hope, I believe most pirates will be willing to turn over a new leaf!"
Most pirate gangs are born out of extreme poverty.
They turn to a life of crime because they can no longer make ends meet.
If they could live a decent life, most people would not choose this dangerous path.
Their lives are constantly hanging by a thread, the risk is too high!
Liu Kai Xuan's idea was to issue a public announcement, requiring the pirates to surrender at our stronghold within a deadline!
Within a month, those pirates who are willing to surrender will be granted a certain degree of clemency.
Pirates who surrender within the specified period will face a maximum sentence of no more than one year!
Furthermore, their criminal records will be completely wiped clean if they surrender within the deadline.
Liu Kai Xuan promised to arrange stable work for them at the mine afterward, ensuring they could lead a settled life.
"A sentence of no more than a year…"
Ouyang Yu pouted and muttered, "Isn't that too lenient for those pirates?"
"Moreover, the crimes committed by most pirates are definitely not limited to us!"
"The people of the surrounding countries also deeply resent the pirates' crimes!"
"If we casually forgive these heinous robbers, others probably won't agree, will they?"
Liu Kai Xuan said gravely, "In short, if we want the pirates to surrender willingly, we have to offer something substantial!"
"It takes immense courage for pirates to surrender to us!"
"If the preferential treatment is not enough, how can we expect them to give up their resistance and surrender willingly?"
"Alright then, I support your point of view!"
Ouyang Yu said thoughtfully, "As long as they are not completely absolved of their crimes, I can accept it!"
Liu Kai Xuan nodded, "In fact, I also feel that this might be unfair to our fallen comrades."
"However, only by doing this can we minimize the occurrence of further tragedies!"
"Let's hope our efforts will ultimately lead to a positive outcome!"
...
The next day, Liu Kai Xuan informed Tuo Ma of the plan they had discussed.
Tuo Ma was quite perplexed by Liu Kai Xuan's plan.
"Mr. Liu, why do you have to dwell on such a trivial matter?"
"Since the pirates are already willing to submit to your command, you should show them some consideration accordingly!"
"The best approach is to incorporate them into your ranks!"
"This way, everyone wins!"
Liu Kai Xuan shook his head and smiled, "Mr. Tuo Ma, I think you've misunderstood my intentions!"
"The reason I am insisting on my viewpoint in this matter is mainly to express my own principle!"
"People must take responsibility for their actions, and the crimes they commit must be accounted for!"
"I will definitely adhere to the principle of maximum leniency when it comes to sentencing the pirates!"
"But at the same time, I must also establish a certain authority!"
"If I help the pirates go straight, shouldn't there be a process of 'cleansing' them?"
"If we skip the cleansing process, what's the difference between me and the pirates?"
"If outsiders don't know better, they might think I've surrendered to the pirates!"
"You… this…"
Upon hearing Liu Kai Xuan's words, Mo Kai felt an indescribable discomfort.
Liu Kai Xuan's explanation was quite insightful.
For the pirates to go straight, there must be a "cleansing" process.
This cleansing phase signifies that I am purifying the pirates.
If this phase is omitted, wouldn't it imply that I have been corrupted by the pirates?
It's important to remember that Kai Xuan Oilfield, managed by Liu Kai Xuan, is definitely not a pirate organization.
Kai Xuan Oilfield exists as a legitimate commercial entity.
Acquiring a reputation for indiscriminate killing would create significant obstacles in future business dealings, which is not the outcome Liu Kai Xuan desires.
When Mo Kai conveyed this message to Tu Lang, Tu Lang's brow furrowed deeply.
"This Liu Kai Xuan is too arrogant!"
Tu Lang said fiercely, "By doing this, he's clearly trying to destroy us completely!"
"If I go to surrender to him now, won't I become a meat bun thrown to a dog, never to return?"
Mo Kai replied, "I actually believe Liu Kai Xuan's intention is to divide you from within!"
"Those low-ranking pirates do not have a blood feud with Liu Kai Xuan!"
"If they voluntarily surrender, their chances of receiving preferential treatment will be greater!"
"However, the situation for you pirate leaders is different!"
"Surrendering to Liu Kai Xuan would mean losing everything you have now!"