Xie bowed his head and said, "I dare not get involved in politics."

Nian Xu said calmly: "In the past, your gentlemen said that you should be careful of internal servants interfering in politics, but today they are so aggressive that I don't even have a chance to say a word.

I can’t explain it, so let others explain it. If you take a closer look, explain it to me.”

Xie Yingong was born as a general and said: "Your Majesty, all the ministers were optimistic about Huangzhou before the war. It was simply because Lei Qi was in charge. But Lei Qi was defeated.

That slave girl Yang Xuan still remembers... When he was sent as an envoy to Bianjing, His Majesty ordered the envoy to travel around. They encountered rebels in Yecheng. Seeing that they were invincible, Yang Xuan took over the command.

Although he was not familiar with the place, he still defeated the rebels with the remaining defenders. This slave has thought about this battle..."

"how?"

"Not ordinary! Extraordinary!"

"Oh! So you think Lei Qi was not unjustly defeated?"

"I dare not tell you who is more powerful, Lei Qi or Yang Xuan, but even if you lose, you shouldn't lose so quickly.

I heard what Qian Nan said earlier, and I wonder why these words are what Lei Qi should say?"

Nian Xu was silent and looked calm.

"The Great Zhou Dynasty valued literature over martial arts, and the status of warriors was low. If Qian Nan really wanted to hire a good hand to help him, there would be one in the palace. But the slave girl was surprised. How could Lei Qi stop him? Wouldn't it be good to have more good hands? Lei Qi was stupid.

?”

Nian Xu sighed softly, "It turns out that we are all smart people. But why do Peng Jing and others think that I am stupid? Under the clear sky and in broad daylight, I am full of nonsense."

There was anger hidden in his calm tone.

"But what can I do? If I don't stop it, Sun Shi and others will take advantage of the situation to attack later, and the court will be in chaos. So, what's the point of fighting this battle? I'll just surrender and go to Chang'an to be an Anlehou."

After the founding of the Tang Dynasty, the country was destroyed for more than ten years. When those so-called kings came to Chang'an, they were all given titles. The most famous among them was the king of Shu, who was given the title of Marquis of Anle.

This gentleman lived quite comfortably in Chang'an. Once when he went to the palace for a banquet and was asked whether he was adaptable to Chang'an, he replied: I am happy here and don't miss Shu.

Xie Yingong shook his head slightly, "Your Majesty, it's better to take care of yourself."

If he continues to be so anxious, the Emperor of Zhou is afraid that he will collapse again.

…

Lei Qi returned home.

The family members welcomed the news.

"This is slander!"

Even my old wife knows this is a slander.

Lei Qi sat down, "I know, everyone knows, but no one knows."

He looked at the sky in Bianjing and suddenly smiled.

"My biggest mistake was not taking any side, so today everyone knows that I was wronged, but no one shouted out for me...

injustice!"

A roar in the city of Bianjing was quickly lost in the enthusiasm.

When news spread that the Tang army had broken through Huangzhou and was about to approach Yongzhou, the gentry burst out with astonishing enthusiasm.

Food, grass, manpower, whatever you need!

Huge amounts of supplies gathered in Bianjing.

There is only one purpose: the old party must win!

"Ms. sir."

After being lost from Huangzhou, Meng Zhang stayed with Fang Chong.

Fang Chong raised his head, "Well, there are some good hands around Yang Xuan. It is said that the Qi and blood are strong and ordinary good hands are vulnerable. Some people say that monks should be used to resist, what do you think?"

Meng Zhang said: "The so-called monks are just people who devote themselves to cultivation and seek eternal life. The most pious ones never interfere in worldly affairs, for fear of being distracted and affecting their cultivation.

Furthermore, monks may seem powerful, but they are just ordinary people. They have to retreat when faced with powerful crossbows. If they are surrounded by a large army and use crossbows to clear the way, the monks can only become fierce ghosts."

Fang Chong's heart moved, "If we use bed slaves..."

Meng Zhang said with a smile: "I'm afraid even the gods will have to stay away."

…

Huangzhou was broken.

This news stimulated the army in the middle.

Zhang Chumao took the lead and almost broke the city several times, but was driven back tenaciously by the defenders.

After attacking like this for several days, Zhang Huanmao became angry. When he appeared in armor one early morning, the entire army in the center became angry.

This battle was so futile that the general needed to take action.

“Enough with the wine and meat!”

The aroma of wine and meat began to fill the camp.

A sergeant said with salivation: "This is a rare delicacy."

An old soldier grinned and said: "You have to have a full meal before you die!"

After a meal of wine and meat, the Tang army launched another attack.

This time, no one retreated.

All Ming Jin's belongings were collected.

The defenders also knew that today was probably the decisive battle, and even the people boarded the city.

"People are in the city!"

The guard roared and was taken away by a crossbow bolt.

The deputy general shouted and took over the command.

Half a day later, the city was destroyed!

"Ms. sir, massacre the city!"

"These bitches have killed so many of our brothers!"

"Ms. sir!"

His subordinates were furious and Zhang Huan knew it.

The red-eyed army needs to be appeased, and the best way is to continue killing, burning, killing, and looting.

Zhou Zun said calmly: "Once the city is massacred, the next step will be even more difficult."

Of course Zhang Huan knew this truth, "Go back all, and those captured in the city will be given first to the families of the fallen soldiers."

Using money to appease the morale of the military is also effective.

"Mr. Sir, the right-wing army has defeated Shuangfeng."

Shi Zhongtang also speeded up the attack.

But it's still lagging behind.

"Tell him that the army will rest in Yezhou for five days. After five days, Xinzhou will not be broken. Come and see him!"

Zhou Zun returned to his residence and said to Chang Mu: "I feel that the Southern Expedition has really begun."

Chang Mu said: "Yes! I underestimated the enemy at first. The army was blocked at the Yezhou line, which gave the Yongzhou Zhou army a chance to prepare calmly. The next battle... I feel that the sky will be filled with blood!"

Zhou Zun sat down tiredly, and someone brought tea.

He took a sip of tea and said, "The Northern Xinjiang Army was supposed to be a support in this battle, but unexpectedly it became a highlight."

Chang Mu said with a smile: "I have been wandering around the camp these past two days and heard the soldiers speak highly of me when they mentioned my uncle. I heard more than one person say that my uncle is a famous general of the Tang Dynasty."

"Famous General of the Tang Dynasty!"

Zhou Zun's eyes were filled with relief, "I'm quite surprised that he can shine this time."

Chang Mu tentatively said: "I think my uncle seems to want to take root in northern Xinjiang. Now that he is the governor, it will be more and more difficult for him to climb up in the future."

Zhou Zun said: "Ms. Zhou, we should do our best to help!"

The family is rich in resources, but not everyone can use these resources. As the head of the family, Zhou Zun needs to take overall consideration of the entire Zhou family and distribute the resources as fairly as possible.

Otherwise, who would be convinced?

Once internal discord arises due to unfair distribution of resources, no matter how powerful a family is, it will decline.

This is a truth proven countless times by history.

Chang Mu smiled and said: "After this battle, who can be dissatisfied?"

Zhou Zun put down his tea cup and said quietly:

"If the Zhou family sends out an envoy to Northern Xinjiang...the five surnames of this family should also be called!"
Chapter completed!