"So they can't succeed." After Luo Feng finished speaking, he asked Murong Yi, "When will Ding Xu and the others arrive?"
"About two or three days." Murong Yi replied.
"Okay, let Zhang Xuli wipe out the surrounding bandits and stray troops and come back immediately."
"yes."
News soon spread that Zhang Xuli, who was in Angke City, was leading his army on the ocean embankment, looking at the fleet slowly disappearing into the ocean in the distance with a frown on his face.
Liu Zhen, who was standing next to him, said: "Captain, those just now should be pirates."
Being close to the sea, I thought I would be safe from the threat of the neighboring city. Unexpectedly, there was an extra pirate. Pirates are also thieves. Luo Feng's order was to quell the banditry and stabilize the border.
Now it's good, all the bandits and wandering soldiers have been taken care of, and only this pirate is left. He comes up to make a wave when nothing happens, and then retreats after robbing everything. There is no way to fight.
"Are there pirates in other cities by the ocean?" Zhang Xuli asked.
"Not necessarily," Liu Zhen shook his head: "I have never heard of Tongjia City in the north and Aimer City in the south."
"Isn't this bullying?" Zhang Xuli sulked: "Next time, put up a sign on the embankment to tell the pirates to loot and move to other cities, or I, Zhang Xuli, will beat them into squids."
"Do you really want to put up a sign?" Liu Zhennuo asked nonchalantly.
Zhang Xuli glared: "Nonsense, stand up immediately."
"Yes." Liu Zhen ordered and immediately put up warning signs along the coastline.
In Roy City, Xiujie left with his army, leaving the political affairs to Futuo, and the military and lord's palace security work to Lan Yao.
In the past few days, Lan Yao traveled between the lord's mansion and the military camp every day to deal with military affairs.
In the lord's mansion, Futuo walked into Lan Yao's office with a roster.
"Madam Lord, these are the newly recruited militias from various places."
Seeing Fu Tuo coming over, Lan Yao took the roster and said, "Fu Hongguan, sit down quickly."
Futuo pulled out a chair, sat down and said: "I suggest that the militia recruited from various places be brought to Roy City for unified training. Firstly, it can enrich the strength of Roy City. Secondly, the training equipment in Roy City is complete, and there are Li Training with Qun Ao and others can speed up the training effect."
Lan Yao was in charge of the military affairs, and Lan Yao had the final say on how to train. Normally Futuo didn't need to say anything, but Lan Yao basically accepted everything Futuo said and never disobeyed him.
"What Fu Hongguan said is that I will ask the cities and towns to transport the militia here." Lan Yao said without thinking.
Futuo continued: "Actually, I shouldn't worry about it, but it's all for Roy City and the lord."
Lan Yao knew why Xiu Jie handed over the military power to her. It was not because he trusted her, but because she was Xiu Jie's woman, and her own woman could never be trusted more than those outside.
Lan Yao pursed her lips slightly and said with a smile: "Guan Fu Hong, don't worry too much. If you have any good suggestions, just say them. The lord also obeys Guan Fu Hong's advice."
Speaking of this, Futuo smiled awkwardly and said: "That was in the past. Madam was a smart person and saw everything. Otherwise, the lord would not have prevented me from intervening in the military."
Lan Yao didn't expect Futuo to speak so directly in front of her, and he didn't look wary at all, but he also felt Futuo's helplessness.
Regarding Futuo's ability, Lan Yao knew in her heart that without Futuo, Xiujie would not have been able to develop so fast, no matter how strong his combat power was.
"Fu Hongguan, no matter what, I will support Fu Hongguan and ask Fu Hongguan to assist the lord wholeheartedly to complete the great cause of unification."
Unifying Zhongzhou was originally proposed by Futuo. Even Xiujie was stunned when this idea was raised. It was simply impossible. However, from the time he captured the village to the city, Xiujie was determined to unify Zhongzhou.
Futuo said: "Madam, don't worry, no matter how difficult it is, I will use my whole life to assist the lord."
Calculating the time, Xiu Jie and his army should already be at the foot of Nan'e City. Lan Yao said, "There should be no problem in capturing Nan'e City this time, right?"
"Don't worry, madam," Futuo said, "Nan'e is as dangerous as a goose egg. As soon as the lord's army arrives, they can break the city."
"That's good." Lan Yao's eyes were in a trance, thinking of Mo Qifei who went on the expedition with Xiu Jie.
Fu Tuo knew what Lan Yao was thinking. Xiu Jie was with Mo Qifei every day and ignored Lan Yao at all. Even if he rarely entered Lan Yao's residence, he would not spend the night.
At the foot of Nan'e City, Xiu Jie led his army to stand at the north gate, and ordered He Xiqing, Wang Han, and Kang Taizhao to each lead two battalions to guard the other three gates. The four gates were surrounded and no one was allowed to enter or exit.
In the city, Xue Shizhi had no combat heroes. The city was able to be built only because of Xue Shizhi's strategy and the remote location, which meant there were few battles.
Now Xue Shizhi is standing on the city tower, looking at the densely packed army below the city, and then looking at Xiu Jie, standing in front of the army with a sinister look on his face, the bloody giant blade standing on the ground like the scythe of death, which makes people numb.
Xiu Jie looked at the city gate and curled his lips coldly, not paying attention to the city in front of him at all.
"Xue Shizhi, quickly open the city gate and surrender, or else we will rush into the city and leave no one behind, including your wife, children, old and young."
Xiu Jie's words were like a heavy mountain pressing on Xue Shizhi, who was instantly out of breath and unable to resist.
The battle will be absolutely defeated. Xue Shizhi thought about it and shouted: "Lord Xiu, I have many troops and resources in my city. If others come to seize my city, they will hold on to the end. However, I have heard of Lord Xiu's reputation. If Lord Xiu does not give up, , I am willing to create a career together with Lord Xiu."
When Xiu Jie heard Xue Shizhi's words, he looked at Mo Qifei beside him and said, "How does he have the qualifications to talk to me about this and that?"
Mo Qifei smiled seductively: "You can tell from his appearance that his brain is not very good. If the lord puts more pressure on him, if he doesn't surrender, we will go in."
"Haha," Xiu Jie laughed arrogantly, then turned to Xue Shizhi and said angrily: "Whoever wants to co-create with you, don't talk nonsense, I'll give you an hour to think about it, either come down and surrender, or wait until the city is broken and watch me chop it with one knife. Kill you."
If a war breaks out, there will definitely be a lot of losses. Xue Shizhi originally thought that he could regain some face and find a good official position for himself. Unexpectedly, Xiu Jie didn't care at all. He suddenly thought of Fu Tuo next to Xiu Jie. If Fu Tuo was here, Xiu Jie would definitely not be so reckless.
No one can stop Xiu Jie now. If he really wants to start a war, he will suffer even greater losses. Xue Shizhi has no choice but to shout: "Lord Xiu, I have always respected you as a great hero and have wanted to join you for a long time. I will go to the city immediately to greet Xiu Jie." The lord enters the city.”
After Xue Shizhi finished speaking, he turned around and went down from the city tower. When he got to the city gate, he ordered someone to open the city gate.
Seeing the city gate open, Mo Qifei covered her mouth with her hand and chuckled: "Look, sooner or later it will come out."
"Hahaha" Xiu Jie laughed and said, "That's right, no one can stop my fierce blood sword."
