Chapter 1196 Forcing Zhou Puzhong to Surrender
Although Mrs. Zhou was arrogant, she was timid and said without being intimidated: "Then you have to think carefully about it! It's all you, why don't you find out in advance what kind of woman Dongming Ziyu likes, otherwise the pair of sisters will be sent away.
We will not be so passive."
Zhou Puzhong said impatiently: "After asking around, King Xuan didn't even look at the women beside him except Princess Xuan. Let's just forget about it."
He was also puzzled. It was really strange that there were men who didn't like young and beautiful women!
Mrs. Zhou clicked her tongue and said with emotion: "Then Shangguan Ruoli is so domineering and jealous, I don't know how he manipulates men."
It’s so enviable and jealous!
A soldier ran in, saluted and reported: "General, there is a rumor outside that you have defected to King Xuan! The people are coming to the door to thank you!"
Zhou Puzhong's face was dark, "What? Thank you! How can these white-eyed wolves be so unreasonable!"
He didn't even think about it. Nanyun imposed exorbitant taxes and heavy corvee on the people, and he only knew how to ask for money and food from the people. What qualifications did he have to call the people white-eyed wolves?
Indeed, his army blocked the bandits, attacked the bandits, and protected the peace for the people, but it did not fundamentally save the people from the fire and water.
Although the common people were protected from being robbed by gangsters, they still had to contribute money and food to feed the Zhou family's army, and their living burden was not relieved at all.
King Xuan would distribute relief grains to the people, allocate land to the people, and build asylums for orphans. These were the foundation for settling down a family.
Now that the people have the best choice, who still supports Zhou Puzhong?
Mr. Zhou frowned and said: "Father, now is not the time to be angry. I am afraid that Nanyun Lengyue will also get the news, and he will lose trust in us!"
Zhou Pu Zhong slapped the armrest of the chair angrily, "This must be a rumor spread by Dongming Ziyu. He wants to put pressure on us and make us defect to him. It's just a dream! I want to write a letter to the emperor to explain!"
Naturally, Dongming Ziyu would not let him send the letter out, and asked Sun Ruoxue to send a message to Nanyun Lengyue, saying that Zhou Puzhong had surrendered to him, and that he had secretly taken action against Zhou Puzhong's military camp.
Zhou Puzhong did not receive the poison from Nanyun Lengyue, but received news that his own lieutenants were poisoned.
The poison spread like a plague in the military camp. Within a day, one-third of the soldiers fell. People in the military camp were panicked and the people all fled Jicheng.
In the past few days, Dongming Ziyu was not idle, taking Licheng and Tongcheng, completely isolating Zhou Puzhong.
Dongming Ziyu didn't wait long before Zhou Puzhong came to ask for help with generous gifts.
"Your Highness King Xuan, I heard that Divine Doctor Bai has good relations with Prince Xuan's Mansion. Most of the military officers in your camp are disciples of Divine Doctor Bai. Is there any way to cure the poisonous plague in our army?"
Dongming Ziyu naturally understood that this was a surrender and did not embarrass him, "Okay, but..."
Zhou Puzhong hurriedly expressed his position, "We are determined to show the king's obedience and die with exhaustion!"
At this time, there are no conditions left.
He felt that Nanyun Lengyue used the poison that should be used on King Xuan's army in his own army, and must be determined to destroy him.
He had no choice but to seek refuge with Dongming Ziyu. The plague could wipe out his army in one day, so what conditions could be negotiated at this time?
Dongming Ziyu didn't need to use troops, just surrounded him, and within a month, their entire army would be destroyed.
Bai Qingqing had already researched the antidote. Dongming Ziyu sent Wang Feng back to Yuancheng to bring the antidote and gave it to Zhou Puzhong.
Wang Feng also asked Wang Feng to bring his eldest son Wang Mingxuan over and let him practice with Jingyang.
Wang Mingxuan is the same age as Ling Yao, four years older than Jingyang, more mature than Jingyang, and they grew up together. He can give him advice and advice on many things.
Wu Xiaoke brought Wen Xiaonian back and was praised and rewarded by Ling Yao. The people were so awesome this time because they brought the beggars to incite them.
Beggars and homeless people are a very large group of people in this troubled world, and their influence among the people cannot be underestimated.
Ling Yao asked Qingqiu to bring out a small box of silver, "Take it and give it to the beggars, so that they can work more smoothly in the future."
Wu Xiaoke's eyes popped out when he saw the white silver. He grabbed four silver ingots with both hands and stuffed them into his arms.
However, Wen Xiaonian's face remained unchanged and unmoved, and she said calmly: "Miss, I think these silvers should be exchanged for copper plates. Those beggars are unable to protect so much silver. Moreover, so many beggars suddenly have such
Having a lot of money can easily arouse attention and suspicion."
When Wu Xiaoke heard this, he was stunned for a moment. Apparently he thought he was right and put the four silver ingots into the box.
Don’t look at it.”
"Okay, but you don't have to divide the money personally, and don't let anyone find out about you." Ling Yao's arrogance is difficult for other girls to match.
At that moment, people were asked to exchange the silver for copper plates, and each of them was given twelve taels of silver as a reward.
Ten taels of silver was definitely a huge amount of money for them, and it was enough for Wen Xiaonian to pay for his trip home.
Wen Xiaonian handed the money to Ling Yao, "Miss, please keep it for me. When I am able to leave, I will ask you for it. I am so young and have to work with the army. It is not convenient to keep so much money."
Ling Yao was quite surprised. She was stunned for a moment and then smiled and said, "Okay, I'll save it for you. I'll let Qingqiu keep track of the accounts. I won't lose you."
Wu Xiaoke also wanted Ling Yao to help save it. After hesitating for a moment, he kicked up the money and said with a smile: "I'll keep this as pocket money and treat my brothers to some sweets. I'll give it to the eldest lady if there are any rewards in the future."
Save it to get a wife."
Ling Yao smiled and rolled her eyes at him, "You are my person with such a promising future. Are you afraid that you will have no money to marry a wife in the future? Work hard and I will cover the money to marry you!"
Wu Xiaoke chuckled and said: "Thank you, Miss. I will remember this. You can't treat my wife badly when the time comes!"
Ling Yao pouted, "You are only ten years old, do you have any greater ambition than marrying a wife?"
Wu Xiaoke said angrily: "Not yet."
Ling Yaosheng rolled her eyes helplessly, Wu Xiaoke burst into laughter, and Wen Xiaonian pursed her lips slightly, raising the corners of her lips.
Qingqiu came in and reported: "The eldest lady, the third young master, and the eldest young master Wang are here."
Ling Yao's eyes lit up, "Jingyang and Wang Mingxuan are here! Great!"
He turned to Wu Xiaoke and Wen Xiaonian and said: "I will introduce you to a new friend in a moment, Wang Mingxuan. He is very good at martial arts. He grew up with me and is more than a month older than me. He is the eldest son of my master, but...
He doesn’t like medical skills, he prefers to practice martial arts!”
"What are you talking about me?" Before the voice fell, a tall and sunny boy opened the door and walked in.
Chapter completed!