Surrounded by Xiao Hei and his soldiers, Xiong Wuliang climbed onto the tower of Yingdu.
Looking far ahead, Bai Qi's tens of thousands of Qin army's infantry and cavalry had already withdrawn far out of sight... Apparently, they were waiting to rendezvous with Sima Cuo's army.
The old Quyanghou flag was fluttering on the city wall, and a freshly chopped off head hung on the flagpole, swinging back and forth with the wind - it was Zilan's head.
For such a noble young master with top status and pedigree to have his head chopped off in front of the public, it was unprecedented in Chu State and certainly extremely rare.
But the Chu people on the city wall showed no fear at all—on the contrary, their morale was greatly boosted!
The three armies are excited!
Xiong Wuliang calmly issued a series of orders——
"Shaohu, lead Quyang's new army and take over the defense of the city wall."
"In the personal barracks, take inventory of the city's treasury as soon as possible - submit a list tonight."
"I have the power to allocate all human and material resources in the city, no matter who the original owner is - any dissenters will be killed."
"All the Chu people on the city wall were organized into the army, reorganized, distributed with weapons, and mixed with the defeated troops brought back by this prince."
"Send the wounded soldiers to the southern city wall for unified treatment."
Shaohu and other generals all raised their hands: "I will obey the general's orders!"
The Chu people on the city wall also cheered together: "I obey the order of Marquis Qu Yang!"
Xiong Wuliang looked at Zhaoju, who had an ugly expression on his side, and ordered without explanation: "Zhaoju, I want you to count the population in the city, distribute rations, and help train new soldiers."
Zhao Ju was so excited by the tone of this command that he grinned.
Looking at the indifferent Xiong Wuliang in front of me, I really wanted to kick him off the city wall!
There was silence for a long time.
Xiong Wuliang narrowed his eyes dangerously, and touched the hilt of Pingnan Sword with his hand vaguely. His threat was undisguised: "What? Isn't Ling Yin unwilling?"
Zhaoju took a deep breath and glared at Xiong Wuliang fiercely, but he could only reluctantly compromise temporarily: "Okay, let's listen to you."
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Zhao Hua and Le Yi stood together. They looked at Xiong Wuliang giving orders, and they didn't know how beautiful it was.
These two traitors winked at each other and almost laughed out loud!
If Qu Yuan were here, he would definitely be laughing from ear to ear at the progress of Xiong Wuliang's butt-moving project!
OK OK.
My master is one step closer to that position...!
As long as the joint attack of Qin, Wei and Han is repelled...and the internal affairs are sorted out, Chu's vitality will recover quickly.
Regardless of the heavy casualties suffered by the Chu people, in fact, if you think about it, the long-term plan for the Chu country is also a good thing——
The richest Huainan Plain was destroyed, and the most powerful feudal nobles were severely injured... As for the small nobles who were enfeoffed in remote mountainous areas, they did not have much strength to begin with, and their ability to obstruct the national reform was minimal. .
As for the most powerful aristocratic families in Yingdu City, they also suffered heavy losses in the previous "Bai Qishui Attack" and "Yingdu Attack and Defense War", and their power was reduced to the last ten.
In fact, it is a good time for centralization and reform!
After this battle, my little lord has shown his strength, and it is impossible for him to return to his fiefdom and lie down again...
It is very likely that he will take charge of the regency of Chu State, and even be a little more rebellious and directly wear clothes on his body...
At that time, Qu Yuan and others will be able to learn from the reform experience of Quyang County and implement thorough centralization reforms throughout the Chu State!
Don't look at the fact that Chu State is being beaten badly now - after all, it has a vast territory and many people, so it can afford losses.
As long as the centralization reform takes initial effect, Chu's strength will return to its peak at an unimaginable speed!
It will also be a blessing in disguise, and from now on, we will have the political foundation to annex the world!
The only problem is whether we can repel the attack of the Qin, Wei, and South Korea coalition forces now!
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Xiong Wuliang looked at the silent Prince Mi Heng with a complicated expression. After pondering for a moment, he still cupped his hands: "Brother Wang."
The corners of Mi Heng's mouth twitched repeatedly, and finally he grinned like a cry, which was regarded as acquiescence to Xiong Wuliang's dictatorial power in Yingdu.
It's just that this stupid-tempered prince can't hide his emotions in his eyes.
Those fears and resentments cannot be concealed at all.
Xiong Wu sighed deeply in his conscience - hiding his stupidity for so long seemed to be all in vain.
Perhaps Qu Yuan was right at the time - as a minister, no matter how unambitious or loyal you are, as long as you have strength, you will be guilty of original sin.
"I offended you today... When the king comes back, I will apologize to the king." Xiong Wuliang finally said.
In my heart, I am confused!
With the assistance of Zhao Hua and Le Yi, and the reluctant cooperation of that damn old fox Zhaoju, the entire Ying was quickly controlled by Xiong Wuliang.
The situation is critical, and of course military management must be implemented.
All the forces in the city were mobilized - no matter whether they were ministers, nobles or traders and soldiers, they were all busy all night, carrying bricks and tiles, and repairing the damaged city walls.
Who dares to be dissatisfied in the face of a formidable enemy?
Even if there are nobles who are so stupid that they want to cheat and cheat at this critical moment that determines their wealth and destiny, they still have to consider whether their heads can withstand the Pingnan sword in the hands of Quyang Hou Xiong Liang.
That Zilan's head is still hanging on the city wall.
That was the king's favorite youngest son, the legitimate royal bloodline.
He was slaughtered by Xiong Wuliang like a chicken.
The meaning is obvious - I am unhappy, please obey me!
I have to say that this wave of Liwei was very successful.
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It's getting dark.
Xiong Wuliang did not go to a minister's mansion to stay for one night - although many ministers had graciously extended similar invitations.
Instead, he lived in a small room on the city wall in a tower with not much space.
Tossing and turning, having trouble falling asleep.
There have been too many changes today, and my mood is really complicated.
It was true that he had violated the prince's 'injunction' - the injunction was clearly stated. Any violation of this order would be regarded as treason and would be punished by all the people of the country.
If it hadn't been for that idiot Zilan, everyone could have tacitly forgotten this matter.
But today, Zilan raised this sensitive topic in public.
Xiong Wuliang was forced to the edge of the cliff - either give in to the end or get tough.
It was obviously impossible to be cowardly at this time - in the face of a powerful enemy, even if Xiong Wuliang had cerebral palsy, there was no way he would squander his hard-earned blood on that idiot Zi Lan.
In the end, Xiong Wuliang had no choice but to use the Pingnan Sword arbitrarily and kill him.
It can be regarded as a complete break with the prince.
At this moment, Xiong Wuliang's heart was in turmoil - a powerful enemy was nearby, and the future political situation in the country was also a fog...
I always feel that my situation is not quite right, and I seem to have embarked on a path of no return.
Just at this moment, there was a gentle knock on the door: "My lord, are you asleep?"
"Zhao Hua takes the liberty of asking you to see the Lord!"
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