Zhao Hanzhang's actions brought panic among the rebels, who held sticks and hoes, wanting to rush forward but not daring to.
Ji Yuan rode his horse, surrounding Zhao Hanzhang with Qiu Wu and others to prevent them from rioting.
Ji Yuan shouted loudly, "Rebelling is a capital crime against the entire family. Why don't you quickly put down your weapons!"
"We're going to die anyway. Dragging a few with us before dying is not a loss for us!"
"Exactly, we're starving to death regardless. Getting beheaded is quicker."
"Pah, who says you are bound to die?" Zhao Hanzhang said, "I can testify for you. You killed out of righteous anger due to the oppression of the County Magistrate, not rebellion. The court is just, and I can guarantee your lives."
