Chapter 10: The arrival of Lord Xianhou
Yes, yes, yes, go out and fight!
Qin Changfeng bowed and clasped his fists: "Young Master, you have a heart that embraces the world and treat me with utmost sincerity. Changfeng is indeed willing to follow you, ready to face a thousand deaths without hesitation"
Liu Dahao asked, "Zheng'er, what about the fifty soldiers?"
Is it possible to achieve a bit of success?
Qin Changfeng hummed from the side: "Young master need not worry, with me, Changfeng, here, I will ensure that both of you are safe"
My eyes
This great victory is certainly worthy of celebration. However, once it is publicized, it will be attributed to the strategic planning of that Liu Zheng, whose unexpected tactics led to success
Liu Zheng coldly said: "Do you want to eat meat or keep your life?"
Looking around, there are not even basic fortifications.
Lu Zhengyi was overjoyed by this great victory
Lu Zhengyi's expression changed dramatically, and he angrily said: "Where are those fifty soldiers?"
Upon hearing these words, Qin Changfeng was moved to tears and felt even more that Liu Zheng was a person worthy of following
This is a place that appears utterly desolate at first glance
Without losing a single soldier, completely annihilating four thousand horse bandits, this is something even a divine being descending to the mortal realm might find impossible to achieve
Still, no one answered
Liu Zheng has finally arrived in Yinzhou
Liu Dahao also understood this point, and immediately broke out in a sweat
People exclaimed in astonishment, marveling at the extraordinary.
Due to the vastness, echoes resound repeatedly
Liu Zheng was overjoyed: "Would you be willing to follow me to Yinzhou on the long winds?"
Liu Dahao's legs also went weak: "Son, shall we return to Liangzhou? At least I can still do some business... this, this..."
Lu Zhengyi chuckled lightly, feigning indifference: "It's not that I'm worried about him, how do you explain this?"
Not a single one was taken away, only three warhorses were exchanged
Liu Dahao is indeed wealthy, possessing ten thousand taels of silver! Of course, if it were only this, Lu Zhengyi would not have any particular thoughts. However, the envoy brought a letter from Liangzhou Prefecture, hinting that there would be no fault in executing the two individuals, which stirred some unquenchable desires in Lu Zhengyi's heart
The ground is earth-colored, the roads are earth-colored, the buildings are earth-colored, which results in the sky also being earth-colored. The clothing worn by the people is also earth-colored, and their faces resemble the color of dust.
The county magistrate has arrived
Liu Zheng glared at him and shouted, "The county magistrate has arrived!"
Liu Dahao trembled all over: "Zheng'er, what do you mean?"
Liu Zheng said: "Lord Lu, we agreed on fifty soldiers..."
Liu Dahao was stunned, realizing that his son not only could compose poetry but also had a sharp mind. This strategic ability surpassed even his own business acumen.
I originally thought this was just an ordinary rolling stone, and they had plenty of them. However, this method of rolling stones poses little threat to the cavalry. But who could have imagined that this white stone dissolves upon contact with water! The heavier the rain, the more devastating the scene outside becomes. The ground is covered with this terrifying white.
Soon, due to the rapid rise in temperature, the billowing mist caused the bandits and their horses to lose their direction, resulting in collisions and trampling among themselves
A brief half an hour
At a glance, this county town has no decent buildings or suitable residences
Liu Zheng rode the horse for several laps
Soon, this group of people set the tone
The indifferent people showed little reaction, watching the three as if they were watching a play
rising steadily
ten thousand taels
At this moment, three individuals rode their horses and arrived before a small hill. If it were not for several confirmations from the farmers in the adjacent fields, they would not dare to believe that this was the renowned Yinzhu.
Liu Dahao wiped away his saliva and called out: "My son, for your father, I..."
... ...
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At this moment, without Lu Zhengyi having to say anything, people began to express their gratitude towards Liu Zheng, especially the citizens who had helped defend the city. The looks in their eyes as they gazed at Liu Zheng were filled with an inexplicable admiration
The entire Yangzhou city is as lively as during the New Year, with pigs being slaughtered and sheep being butchered
Advisors, emulating the Hongmen Banquet, prepare one hundred soldiers at the feast, sharpening their blades menacingly
Lu Zhengyi laughed heartily: "Well said, well said! Today’s great victory certainly calls for a banquet to honor the two of you! I will give the order to prepare a grand feast to reward the troops!"
What is this
Moreover ... ...
What the hell is this
Indeed, feel free to drink, my lord
Lu Zhengyi's expression, however, was slightly somber.
I am immensely grateful for your assistance, Young Master, and I extend my heartfelt thanks from Yangzhou
At this moment, the most shocking was Liu Zheng's father, Liu Dahao, who seemed to be meeting his son for the first time and was slow to react. The other person was Lu Zhengyi.
Outside Yangzhou City, it has already become a purgatory stained with white and blood. The horse bandits have long plagued the common people, and their deaths are of no concern. The eight hundred soldiers have finally obtained the opportunity to avenge their grievances, and naturally, they will show no mercy.
The city gate inscribed with the words "Yinzhou" resembles a large fence. Beside the fence sits a dark-skinned old man, whose mouth reveals that half of his teeth are missing
Bang
Finally achieved it
What is going on
Liu Zheng was preparing the package nearby and chuckled, saying: "We will not attend the banquet"
Qin Changfeng also shouted and joined the ranks of battle
The battle has ended
is not
Lu Zhengyi sent someone to invite the Liu family father and son, only to learn that the two had secretly departed.
With a swift chop of the hand, a beheading gesture was made, and the other council members nodded in agreement.
Lu Zhengyi, in order to demonstrate the loyalty and generosity of Yangzhou, directly allocated fifty soldiers to Liu Zheng on the spot, which were precisely the fifty who assisted Liu Zheng in producing lime.
When the eyes feel uncomfortable, one tends to rub them with their hands or rinse them with water. However, they find that such actions only exacerbate the burning sensation and pain.
He had long realized that Lu Zhengyi was not someone capable of achieving anything significant, let alone someone with whom he could work. Indecisive and lacking in resolve, how could he even manage a single Yangzhou, let alone accomplish anything great?
Then... how do we escape
After nightfall
He can still remember the gleam in Lu Zhengyi's eyes when he saw those ten thousand taels of silver notes, a greed that surpassed even that of bandits. In such chaotic times, it is not uncommon for officials to kill and plunder, especially in a lawless land like this
Several advisors quickly discerned Lu Zhengyi's intentions and began to offer their suggestions
At this moment, he is filled with melancholy
The tax revenue in Yangzhou is extremely meager each year, and after accounting for expenditures, being able to retain five hundred taels is already considered a good year!
An adult, how could one worry about that young child
This is one aspect
Is this Silver State?
Liu Zheng smiled faintly and fell silent.
Liu Zheng laughed heartily: "I had no intention of taking them away, but if I do not say this, how can I make Lu Zhengyi lower his guard against us?"
Liu Zheng was overjoyed; having this one person was worth more than a thousand troops.
Lu Zhengyi arranged the three men and the fifty soldiers at the post station, and Liu Dahao could smell the meat from a distance, making it impossible for him to stop drooling. Throughout this journey, the rations had been nothing but water, leaving his mouth bland and tasteless
Soon, someone went down to prepare, and it was at this moment that Lu Zhengyi looked at Qin Changfeng, who had just returned from the battlefield, with a glimmer of brilliance in his eyes. Qin Changfeng had just personally slain at least two hundred bandits, demonstrating remarkable ferocity. Such a valiant warrior, unable to be utilized for one's own purposes, is indeed a tremendous regret
The county magistrate has arrived
... ...
Very soon
Lu Zhengyi expressed his astonishment, and seeing that Liu Zheng was unwilling to elaborate, he did not press further. Instead, he turned around and conveyed his admiration for Liu Dahao.
Hahaha, I can finally enjoy a good meal!
Liu Zheng is very confused
Lu Zhengyi pretended to be serious: "Is this okay? Besides, we are all colleagues..."
Tonight's banquet is likely to be a feast of treachery
Sir, there is no need for you to take action in this matter; leave it to us!
that day
Isn't it said that this is a spendthrift and a dandy? How can such a dandy be so adept at military strategy, orchestrating plans from a thousand miles away?
Lu Zhengyi "It is hard to refuse such kindness", can only wave my hand and say I do not know, you may proceed as you see fit
What?
Liu Zheng noticed that Lu Zhengyi was still in a daze and quickly reminded him
Congratulations, County Magistrate, this great news sent to Liangzhou will surely enable you to rise in rank continuously
When night falls, we can leave the city
This ... ...
Liu Zheng said
This is even more poisonous than the red of the crane's crown
Great talent
Upon hearing that they were to follow Liu Zheng to the desolate Yinzhou, the fifty individuals were quite displeased. Liu Zheng immediately promised that as long as they followed him, each person would receive a monthly salary of two taels of silver. The fifty individuals were overjoyed, which in turn made others envious.
One by one, everyone was left in awe
Do not mention fifty; even if it were one hundred, he would still be willing to lend it
Ran away
This fellow is indeed fierce, and it's no exaggeration; with a swift motion of the hand, he takes off a head in one strike
Young master, you are truly talented
The screams are continuous and unending
Who in this era has seen these things
At this time, the county and the * map * book waiting for the government.
This left Lu Zhengyi feeling as if he had a fishbone lodged in his throat, causing him extreme discomfort
Lu Zhengyi also generously offered his praise. Others were equally astonished, expressing that this item was indeed a divine artifact for defending the city
The various councilors congratulated Lu Zhengyi
One should give birth to a child like Young Master Liu! However, Young Master Liu, this white object is...
A councilor said insidiously: "At tonight's banquet, we shall..."
Several scouts were stationed at the relay station, observing that the fifty soldiers were still feeding the horses and waiting for orders. They did not approach the relay station too closely, fearing that they might alert the enemy.
The Liu family's offspring have insulted me excessively
After this battle, Yangzhou will not have to worry about bandit invasions for at least five or six years, making it a place of peace and prosperity in this chaotic era
On the other hand, it directly stems from the terrifying erosive power of lime
Liu Zheng naturally would not reveal his secrets, jokingly saying: "Lord Lu, this is called lime, a rather rare item; it took me three days to prepare this little bit."
Due to Liu Zheng's prior warning, the limbs of these eight hundred soldiers were wrapped in sheepskin, and their mouths were also covered with oilcloth. This way, the impact of the lime would be minimized. The threat of horse bandits has long plagued Yangzhou, and seeing that the four thousand horse bandits have completely lost their combat effectiveness, how could one not seize this opportunity
Occasionally, a few locals would pass by, their bodies barely covered, their frames gaunt and emaciated, yet they fixed their gaze on the three with an extremely fierce and wary expression. Had it not been for the long knife on Qin Changfeng's back, they would surely have approached to inquire about them
The Prefect of Yangzhou joyfully reported: "My lord, we have completely annihilated 4,000 bandits and captured 1,000 warhorses"
Very good!
Three days later
Lu Zhengyi reacted, brandishing his sword and shouting loudly
Lord Lu, what are you waiting for? Go out and fight!
Liu Dahao quickly responded with humility: "You flatter me, you flatter me!"
This matter is not difficult