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Chapter 744: Surrender (Part )

General Zuo conquered Yuzhou City with lightning speed.

Fires broke out everywhere in Yuzhou City, burning down a large number of houses, and countless people died tragically in the fire. Those who were still alive were busy putting out the fire.

As for the Yuzhou rebels, the bombing lasted all night and continued until dawn. Countless rebels died in the bombing, and those who survived were either covered in wounds, crazy, or unconscious. The Yingwei Camp army seemed to have descended from the sky, and without much effort, they completely quelled the Yuzhou rebels.

"Surrender without killing!"

"Put down your weapons! Get down on your knees!"

Those who put down their weapons and knelt down to surrender fell to the ground like dumplings in a pot. Those who were too crazy to communicate with were simply killed with a knife.

In just half a day, the Yuzhou military camp, which was like hell on earth, was razed to the ground by the imperial army.

"General!" A personal soldier hurried over to report: "The traitor Zhao Wu is in the military tent ahead!"

General Zuo's eyes turned cold and he strode into the military tent.

Zhao Wu lay dying on the bed, without even the strength to struggle to get off the bed and beg for mercy. He could only look at General Zuo pleadingly: "General, please spare my life for my past service to the frontier army."

It would have been fine if he hadn't mentioned the "past". As soon as he mentioned these two words, General Zuo suddenly became furious, with hatred flashing in his eyes: "Zhao Wu! You still have the nerve to talk about the past!"

"How did I treat you in the past? And how did you betray me?"

"You betrayed me and secretly joined the Grand Empress Dowager's party. For fame, wealth and a bright future, that's fine. But you should never have abandoned the city and fled when the Rouran barbarians invaded the border, causing Pengcheng to be defeated and massacred."

"This is a shame that will be recorded in history books. You, Zhao Wu, are a traitor to the Liang Dynasty. You will be recorded in history books forever and left for future generations to curse."

Zhao Wu's eyes turned red and tears flowed due to the scolding.

If I had known this, why bother in the first place!
Back then, he was secretly bribed and lured by Zheng, and coveted the fame and fortune promised by Zheng, so he stabbed General Zuo at a critical moment. After that, he had to hide in the Yuzhou military camp for several years. In these years, he regretted countless times, and regretted so much that his intestines were about to break. What's the use? He couldn't turn back, and could only go all the way to the end.

Now, it's time to pay the price.

General Zuo sneered: "What's the use of regretting now? Because of you, I was deprived of my position as the commander of the border army and was left idle in the capital, mocked and looked down upon by everyone. If the princess had not advised the late emperor that day, the late emperor might not have been willing to reinstate me. At least I returned to the court and took charge of the army again. The princess sits on the throne. I don't care whether others obey or not. Anyway, I am convinced."

"If you hide yourself under a false name, I can't do anything to you. But you refuse to be quiet and come out to cause trouble to the emperor. How can this great general let you live!"

"This great general has personally led his troops here to kill you! To comfort the souls of the innocent people and soldiers who died tragically in Pengcheng!"

This angry curse completely vented the anger that General Zuo had been holding in for several years.

General Zuo was too impatient to watch Zhao Wu crying and begging for mercy, so he drew out his long sword and chopped down fiercely.

General Zuo had led troops in battle for many years, and his skills were first-rate, and he was also very strong. He chopped with all his strength, full of anger, directly splitting Zhao Wu's forehead, splitting Zhao Wu in half from top to bottom.

Blood gushed out, and his internal organs were all over the bed.

The death was too bloody and horrible. General Zuo's personal soldiers were used to it: "General, what should we do with the traitor's body?"

General Zuo let out a long breath and said, "Put the heads together, use quicklime to make it, put them in a wooden box, send them back to the barracks, and ask Commander Song to take them back to the capital. Throw the bodies away and feed them to the dogs!"

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Beijing.

Jiang Shaohua finished her confinement on the sixth day of February, and on the seventh day she put on her dragon robe and returned to court to govern the country.

Chen Changshi and Wang Zhongshuling, who were overwhelmed by the heavy workload, could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Her Majesty the Empress handles government affairs decisively and efficiently. If it were them, they would have to consider it carefully and repeatedly, which would take up more time and energy.

It is no exaggeration to say that during this month, Chen Changshi slept no more than three hours a night. Wang Jin was young and strong, and had more chores to take on, so it was considered good if he could sleep for two hours a night. The two of them did not even have time to go in and out of the palace, and they stayed directly in the guest room of the Showa Palace.

Chen Changshi was old enough to be the emperor's grandfather, and he was also the emperor's most trusted and trusted old minister. Naturally, he would not attract any gossip.

As for Wang Jin, everyone knew that he was infatuated with the emperor. The dignified Earl of Changning and Minister of Agriculture stayed by the side of the empress every day. When people talked about Wang Jin in the palace behind his back, they just laughed a few times.

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When Her Majesty resumed court, Wang Jin immediately left the palace and returned to the Wang family. This neat gesture, coupled with the news of the marriage with the Cui family of Boling deliberately released by Prime Minister Wang, also calmed down those unpleasant ridicules.

Spring plowing is about to begin, and Jiang Shaohua urges Cui Du to return to the farm.

Cui Du sighed reluctantly: "I really can't bear to leave you."

Jiang Shaohua smiled and glanced at Cui Du: "You can't bear to leave Baoer!"

The two of them had been apart for a long time, and they were busy with their own work. It was common for them to get together every once in a while. Cui Du was not reluctant to leave her, but clearly reluctant to leave his daughter who had just turned one month old.

Cui Du was exposed by Jiang Shaohua, and he didn't feel embarrassed: "I can't let go. No wonder they say love is long and heroes are short-lived. I am destined to not accomplish anything great. I just want to live with you and Baoer."

Jiang Shaohua, however, would not allow him to live a life of having a wife and children and a warm bed, and urged him mercilessly: "During the spring plowing this year, all counties near the capital will promote new grain. This is a big deal, and you have to watch it personally. Don't dawdle, go to the imperial farm early. Come back after the spring plowing is over."

Cui Du was just joking, of course he knew the important things were more important. He hugged his wife and kissed her for a long time, then picked up the fair and tender Baoer and kissed her a few times: "My dear, Dad is leaving now. I will be back to accompany you after some time."

After Bao'er was one month old, the red skin she had in the womb faded away, and her skin became white and tender. Her eyes were black and her mouth was rosy, which made her very cute.

Baoer was indifferent when his father was leaving. He put his little fist into his mouth and smacked it with relish.

Spring ploughing began in early February. After Cui Du returned to the imperial farm, he was busy without stopping. He did not rest for half a month and had no time to return to the palace.

Jiang Shaohua was even busier in the palace, handling government affairs every day and occasionally taking time out to accompany Baoer.

By the end of February, the good news that the imperial army had suppressed the rebellion in Yuzhou reached the capital.