Tiandang Mountain stands tall and towering, with steaming clouds and mist, as misty as smoke.
In a short while, thousands of golden lights, like clouds, flew down from the top of Tiandang Mountain, covering the entire imperial city.
The people of Shendu looked up and saw the golden light, but they didn't think it was strange.
It’s time for the Qianyuan Dynasty’s court meeting again.
In the Heavenly Palace, numerous civil and military officials gathered in the open space in front of the central hall.
Most people couldn't help but become solemn and arranged their seats based on bureaucratic common sense.
These hundreds of people are the ones who hold the highest power in the empire and maintain the operation of the center of the world.
Huangmen Shilang of the Shaofu came out of the palace to announce the imperial edict.
"Your Majesty has ordered that today is a special court meeting. Everything should be kept simple. No big ceremony is necessary."
"My lords, please enter the palace in order to discuss matters!"
The whole place was silent. After giving the order three times, the dark golden palace door opened.
All civil and military officials entered one after another.
In the main hall, the furnace is as warm as spring, and the fragrance of elixir is assailed.
The emperor was already sitting in a high position, looking down at everyone.
"Where is General Yang Ming?"
General Yang Ming immediately stepped forward to salute.
"Yang Qing..."
There was no sign of anger on the emperor's face, "What's the current situation of the banditry in Jiangdong Road?"
As the ruler of the empire, the emperor's first concern at the court meetings in recent days must be where the rebels in Jiangdong Road have been.
The Wanping Sect has swept through several states and has shaken the foundation of the empire's rule.
As long as the Wanping sect is not eradicated, the emperor will feel uneasy.
Yang Ming bowed his head and responded: "Your Majesty, I do have a happy event to report. It concerns the rebels on Jiangdong Road."
"Wei Tao, the inspector of Jiangning Prefecture and the lord of Pingcheng City, received news yesterday that he had defeated the main rebel force of Wanping Sect in Pingcheng, Jiangning Prefecture, killing 100,000 enemies and seizing countless supplies of food and grass."
As soon as Yang Ming said this, the whole court exploded.
Since the Wanping Rebellion, Wanping's army has been in turmoil, and the imperial court has fought many battles, but basically they have not achieved much results.
Previously, Lin Xiao led an army of 100,000 tigers and soldiers on an expedition, but was destroyed by the group.
Now suddenly news came out that a little-known little city lord led his army to kill hundreds of thousands of soldiers?
"How is this possible? Where does a small Pingcheng City Lord get his soldiers?"
Officials all had this idea in mind.
When the emperor arrived, he didn't eat grains and didn't know how to fight. He looked happy and spoke a little faster.
"For many days, the thieves have been arrogant and poisoning the nine states, but our imperial army has been defeated repeatedly, which has damaged the majesty of the imperial court."
"A few days ago, I heard that someone wanted to negotiate peace with the rebels? This is really a big joke. Those who conspired to rebel will be killed without mercy. There is no second possibility!"
"This battle in Pingcheng is a very good sign. The rebels are just a group of peasants with swords and guns. They don't have much fighting power at all. In my opinion, you have been pampered for too long and are scared out of your wits. You should all be scared."
He was dragged to the front line to participate in counterinsurgency."
The emperor cursed several times with a cold face, and his voice was the only voice echoing in the hall.
No one dared to respond to his words.
When the emperor was tired of scolding, he sat down again.
He asked: "Where is Wei Qing's performance? Bring it up to me for a look."
The emperor never looks at the watch, but he is really in a good mood today.
General Yang Ming had quick eyes and quick hands. He took out the watch from his sleeve and handed it to the eunuch who was responsible for the ceremony.
Wei Tao made everything clear in his performance. After the emperor read it, he made a decision in his heart.
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Jiangning Mansion.
Wanping Army Camp.
The Wanping Army camp is divided into two groups. The main force of the army led by General Jingu has already moved westward, and the rest is the selected secondary force.
The news that Deng Yuan's troops were defeated by Pingcheng shocked the Wanping Army in Jiangning Prefecture.
"The Pingcheng Prefecture Army and Pegasus Village have joined forces, and their momentum has been achieved."
"Twenty thousand elite soldiers were wiped out, and no one survived."
"Deng Yuan, who was at the strength level, was hacked to death and died on the battlefield..."
Pingcheng is a devilish place. Hu Rongqu was defeated, and Deng Yuan was also defeated.
When various news came, the undercurrent in the entire Jiangning Mansion began to surge again.
It seems that the Wanping Army is not as strong as people think, while the Fu Army is better at fighting than people think.
Names such as Wei Tao, Wang Meng, and Liu Chuang spread throughout Jiangning Mansion.
The Three Thousand Pegasus Army also became famous.
Facts have proved that the Wanping Army, with its backward equipment and equipment, could not withstand the impact of the cavalry in the field.
Of course, the entire Southern Kingdom is in short supply of cavalry, and the probability of encountering a large group of cavalry is really low.
Once encountered, a disastrous defeat is inevitable.
"How to deal with the situation in Pingcheng?"
This is what Wan Pingjun of Jiangning Prefecture needs to consider.
Should we send more troops to attack Pingcheng?
If 20,000 elite soldiers were just sent as a gift in the past, then at least 100,000 elite soldiers would be needed to attack Pingcheng.
One hundred thousand elite soldiers, where can I gather one hundred thousand elite soldiers?
As the territory grew larger and larger, the Wanping Sect discovered that hundreds of thousands of troops were nothing in this vast land. Each city had three to five thousand people stationed to guard them, and this troop was gone.
Assembling a large army requires a lot of manpower and material resources.
"Quickly report to the General of the Shrine and ask the General of the Shrine to make a decision."
Wan Pingjun of Jiangning Mansion could not make up his mind and had no choice but to wait and see what would happen.
For a time, there were a large number of sentinels and sentries heading towards Pingcheng.
They want to keep track of Pingcheng's trends at all times.
The atmosphere suddenly became tense again.
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"Da da da........."
A large group of cavalry was divided into two groups, the Fu army and the Pegasus army entered the city together.
The white-haired Ji Ye was full of pride, and his hearty laughter spread almost throughout half of the city.
"Master Wei, it is really a pleasure to wipe out all the troops of Wanping Army this time!"
After Ji Ye met Wei Tao, he didn't feel any discomfort at meeting an enemy and kept his attitude very calm.
Wei Tao on the city wall had nothing to say. After this joint battle, according to the agreement, Pingcheng should change hands.
But from a procedural point of view, he still had to wait for the specific transfer order from the court.
"Master Ji Zhuang, let's go into the city and talk. It's very windy at the gate."
An hour later, Cao Su and others arrived at Pingcheng after cutting off their retreat.
Wang Meng's troops were the back-up force on Wei Tao's chessboard, leaving the most elite troops at the end to deliver a fatal blow to the enemy.
Cao Su entered the city.
I saw some people in Pingcheng standing blankly on the street, looking warily and suspiciously at the third wave of people entering the city today.
Seeing that it was the government army, I allayed some of my concerns.
But he was still very cautious, especially when he saw the extremely strong smell of blood on Cao Su and others, as well as the various heads hanging on them.
After several battles, the style of the government army became more and more fierce.
Back in the army, the quartermaster came to inform Cao Su to attend a celebration drink.
"Cao Baifu, Master Wei has already hosted a banquet at the city lord's palace. Please come and enjoy the banquet."
This has always been the case in the army. When a big victory is achieved, the three armies must be rewarded.
But Cao Su had never attended the celebration dinner. Pingcheng was very poor before, and Wei Tao was also living a tight life. In order to defend Pingcheng, he spent everything and had no extra energy at all.
Cao Su nodded: "I understand."
Zhao Xila opened the tent and said with a smile: "Cao Baifu, do you want to take a bath first?"
After the war ended, Cao Su looked quite embarrassed.
Originally, Cao Su was planning to go home tonight, but now it seems that he may not be able to make it in time.
"Help me get some water and I'll wash it in the tent."
"It makes me so bloody that I can't even eat at the dinner party."
Cao Su took off his black armor, revealing his strong muscles.
After burning the incense, Cao Su changed into clean clothes, led his horse and walked out of the military camp.
The city lord's palace is in the inner city.
Once upon a time, the inner city was the upscale place he imagined.
Nowadays, with the improvement of status, one can enter and leave the inner city at will.
The inner city is no longer mysterious.
However, the City Lord's Mansion is still very mysterious. Cao Su has never been to the City Lord's Mansion after being here for so long.
Previously, when Wei Tao discussed major matters, if they were discussed in the city lord's palace, it would definitely be a major military and political matter, and only senior officials above the rank of captain would be able to participate.
If it was a meeting that Cao Su could attend, it would basically be resolved on the city tower or in the camp.
The City Lord's Mansion is located on the north side of the inner city. Compared with Linxianshan, it occupies a small area.
Although the main building is not high and the area is not large, there are pavilions, woods, corridors and green spaces in the city lord's mansion.
This time Wei Tao held a banquet to entertain all the soldiers, and the entire city lord's palace became very lively.
Cao Su rode his horse and arrived in front of the city lord's palace. When the guards saw Cao Su, they stepped forward and took the reins from Cao Su's hand.
Cao Su walked into the city lord's palace and saw the lights brightly lit and the people buzzing.
Everywhere there were generals rowing fists and drinking.
"Cao Su is here, come and see our great hero in this battle!"
Before Cao Su could see clearly who was there, he heard someone shouting in front of him, and then everyone in the courtyard gathered their eyes and focused on Cao Su.
snort........
Cao Su watched this general carrying a wine flask and walking drunkenly to his side.
Half drunk and half crazy, he said nonsensically: "Cao Baifu is really a heroic young man. Tell everyone how you killed Deng Yuan with one sword!"
The news that Cao Su had killed Deng Yuan had already spread.
At first, Cao Su didn't know that he was killing the enemy general with one blow.
Later, when cleaning the battlefield, after careful comparison, it was confirmed that the person he killed was Deng Yuan.
Unexpectedly, he killed the enemy general with a single strike of his sword.
In fact, it is more or less a matter of luck.
At that time, Deng Yuan was frightened and nervous. Cao Su jumped out of the forest like a dazzled tiger. The opponent was caught off guard and had his head chopped off.
If it were to be a one-on-one rematch, Cao Su felt that he might not be able to take down this famous Wanpingjun warrior directly and easily.
But if he kills, he kills. This is his merit.
Now at this celebration banquet, this person took it out and asked again what it meant?
Cao Su looked at the drunken general and felt as if he had never seen this person before.