Starting as a centurion, he fought his way through the chaos of the world.

Chapter 74 Send Troops
Inside the Li family mansion in the prefectural city, the lights were on all day, and the guards patrolled the courtyard back and forth. Everyone in the family had returned to the mansion.

Li Ren sat in the living room, his face full of worry.

The candlelight cast shadows on his face, making his expression shift between light and shadow.

"Weren't the rebels going to attack Yunmeng Prefecture? How did they end up in my Hongdu Prefecture? I wonder if the city guards can stop them."

"Big brother, you're the head of the family, you need to come up with a plan. Otherwise, should we have Wang Yue send some people to escort us out?"

Li Qi said anxiously, now he had completely lost his composure.

I was terrified.

"Leave? Who knows where those rebels went? If we happen to run into them, we'll die even faster," Li Ren said quietly.

No matter how wealthy he is, he is still just a businessman.

Although the family employs some martial artists who have entered the country.

But when times get really chaotic, these people are the least reliable.

It's not impossible that it might turn on its owner.

"Uncle, I heard that the rebels were already close to us yesterday, and they're probably about to attack now," Zhang Ming said, shrinking back.

"According to Wang Yue during the day, the city walls have been reinforced, and the garrison general will personally be stationed on the city wall. Our Hongdu Prefecture city walls are reinforced every year, and there are tens of thousands of garrison troops. It should not be a problem to stop the rebels."

Seeing that his family members all looked scared, Li Ren could only try his best to encourage them.

Otherwise, before the rebels even get in, my family would probably be scattered.

"Thump thump thump!" Just then, a series of hurried footsteps sounded.

The steward of the Li family rushed in, "Master, master, something terrible has happened! The rebels have started attacking the city. I heard that just now, hundreds of rebels tried to climb the city walls, but after being discovered, they fought a battle with the city guards, and many people died."

The butler looked flustered; he was old and didn't even have the strength to run away.

If the rebels break in, they will surely die.

"Bang!" Li Ren slammed his hand hard on the table.

"Li Xun, you and Zhang Ming take half of the guards from your home to help on the city wall. Don't rush forward. If you see the city gate is about to break down, just retreat back home."

"Yes, Father!" Li Xun is Li Ren's eldest son. He has practiced martial arts since childhood and now has the cultivation level of Bone Forging Realm. He is usually responsible for managing the family business and is quite steady in his character.

After responding, he walked out with Zhang Ming, who was almost paralyzed with fear.

Then, Li Ren looked at his second brother Li Qi and said, "Go and tell each household to pack up their valuables as soon as possible. As long as the city cannot be defended and Xun'er and the others return, we will find a way to leave the city."

His tone was unusually solemn when he spoke.

Because everyone knows that the rebels in Zhelong Prefecture are extremely brutal and often massacre entire cities, especially wealthy families like theirs.

Death might be the best outcome.

Therefore, Li Ren would absolutely not surrender without a fight.

"I'll go right now." At this moment, Li Qi certainly didn't dare to slack off, and he dashed outside in a flash.

The once quiet city of Hongdu is now in chaos.

At that moment, Lu Ming had already gone to rest with his wife, and the night passed without incident.

The next morning, just as the sky was beginning to lighten, he went out of the house.

When we arrived at the front yard.

The cook has already started cooking.

The soldiers under his command then donned their armor and began training.

The most eye-catching one was Lu Shi. He was tall and wore heavy armor, like a human iron tower.

Although he hasn't been cultivating for long, thanks to his abundant blood and qi and his innate advantages, he has now reached the late stage of Bone Forging. According to Zheng Yong, he is a master of the early stage of Blood Moving. He might not even be a match for this guy now.

Instead of using the Mo Dao (陌刀), he had a blacksmith forge two heavy steel axes.

The vibrations produced when it is swung can even cause eardrums to vibrate.

Lu Ming now hopes that his subordinates can grow up quickly.

In chaotic times, only strong power can ensure that everyone lives a better life.

"Lu Shi!" Lu Ming's voice rang out.

"Thump, thump, thump!" came the heavy footsteps of the other party.

A moment later, she stood beside Lu Ming.

"My lord!" A deep voice rang out after bowing.

According to Zheng Yong, Lu Shi was extremely arrogant and ruthless in battle. In the recent fight against the rebels, he even tore a rebel leader to pieces. However, he was quite docile in front of Lu Ming.

"Take this manual and practice it. Also, take this Bone Forging Pill. I've placed some ferocious beast blood in the storeroom. Go get more from the account when you're done." Since a talented person had appeared among his subordinates, Lu Ming naturally wouldn't be stingy. He took out the Golden Bell Cover manual and the pill and stuffed them into Lu Shi's hands.

He patted him on the shoulder and went back to the backyard.

Lu Shi was left standing there, his face full of excitement.

Looking at Lu Ming's retreating figure, gratitude appeared in her eyes.

He knew how precious these things in his hands were to him.

Only after Lu Ming's figure had completely disappeared from sight did Lu Shi find a secluded place, pack up the manual, and take the pill.

In the following days, Lu Ming either drank with Bai Yan at the county government office or cultivated.

That day, he had just gotten up in the morning.

As soon as I stepped out of the courtyard, I saw Zhang Meng rushing over.

"Sir, something happened!"

"Don't panic, what happened?" Lu Ming asked.

Actually, he had already guessed the general idea.

And this was exactly the opportunity he had been waiting for.

"A light cavalry unit from the prefectural city just requested our assistance. Hongdu Prefecture has been besieged for several days, and the city's garrison has suffered heavy casualties. It is said that even the garrison general was wounded. We urgently order the captains of all counties to rush to our aid!"

Zhang Meng's words made Lu Ming raise an eyebrow.

Where is the messenger?

“It’s right outside!” Zhang Meng said quickly.

Lu Ming nodded and walked towards the front yard.

As I walked out, I saw a soldier covered in blood, stuffing a steamed bun into his mouth.

She stood up when she noticed Lu Ming approaching.

At that moment, he couldn't care less about what he was holding.

He fell to his knees with a thud.

"Please, sir, save Hongdu Prefecture! The brothers are about to be overwhelmed, and the garrison commander is also injured. We've broken through the encirclement and are asking for help from other counties."

They only hoped to give the prefectural city a glimmer of hope.

The ringleader of the rebels had already declared several days ago that if they didn't sheath their swords for three days after the city fell, and no one came to their aid, Hongdu Prefecture would be finished.

Lu Ming stepped forward and helped the kneeling soldier up, but his face remained expressionless. "Where are the Baili family members?"

"The Baili family has also joined the battle, but there are many experts among the rebels, and even the head of the Baili family can't gain an advantage. I heard they are all preparing to break out." The soldier who asked for help said with a gloomy face.

"What about the other counties? Have they all gone to provide support?"

"I don't know. Back then, hundreds of us rushed out to ask for help, but only a few of us survived. I was responsible for coming to Fenglei County to ask for help." The soldier's voice was even trembling with tears.

The process was truly horrific.

Lu Ming nodded. "One last question, how strong is the rebel leader?"

"I heard from the Baili family that they are all at the Qi Condensation Realm, and the strongest seems to be at the peak of Qi Condensation!"

"I understand about this. You can go and rest now."

Then, Lu Ming turned his gaze to Zhang Meng and said, "Notify Zhang Mu to have the cavalry prepare. They will depart in one hour and follow me to the prefectural city!"

"Yes, my lord!"

Zhang Meng responded and then withdrew.

Lu Ming then walked towards the backyard.

A thousand armored cavalrymen, plus his own combat power capable of crushing those at the peak of the Qi Refining stage.

Although it's somewhat dangerous, it's worth a try.

Even if all else fails, breaking through the encirclement shouldn't be a problem.

If this battle is won, the position of a garrison general should not be a problem.

In chaotic times, there is no such thing as reaping the benefits without sowing; one must always risk one's life.

Moreover, Xi Rou's entire family is also in Hongdu Prefecture.

(End of this chapter)