The evil forces roaming the heavens

Chapter 1787 Obeying orders but not proclamations!
Southern Xinjiang, Dali border
The fierce Deng Yuanjue stood in the mountains and forests, throwing down the head of a Khmer general.

Amidst cheers and shouts, countless roars erupted from behind.

Seeing this scene in horror, the Khmer soldiers all retreated.
"You beastly creature, you dare to covet Dali? You really don't take me seriously, do you?"

With a fierce expression and gripping his monk's staff, Deng Yuanjue roared to those behind him, "Soldiers, follow me and fight to your heart's content!"

"Kill!"

As Deng Yuanjue roared in anger, the soldiers behind him charged forward, steel swords in hand.

Seeing the Song army spiraling out of control, the Khmer general, his eyes bloodshot, shouted, "Retreat! Retreat!"

Inside the former royal palace in Dali City,

Zhang Cheng looked down at the tribal leaders who had chosen to surrender and said, "Get up! We're all on the same side, there's no need for this!"

"Thank you, Prince Dingnan!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng before them, a sensible leader immediately called out this title.

Looking at the other person with great interest, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but ask, "Who are you?"

"Reporting to Prince Dingnan, your humble servant is the leader of the Bai ethnic group!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in front of him, the Bai chieftain immediately began to explain.

Upon hearing the other party's words, Zhang Cheng turned his head and said, "Wang Yin, bring a chair for the Bai chieftain. How can someone so old stand up and talk? This year, the Champa will pay 200,000 shi of grain to the Bai people!"

Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, before the Bai chieftain could even react, the other tribes immediately shouted, "Long live the King of Dingnan!"

Stunned by what he saw, Wang Yin hadn't expected these people to be so sensible!
With a smile, Zhang Cheng said, "We're all on the same side, there's no need for this. Even if you call me the Prince of Dingnan, I won't be happy, hahahahaha!"

Looking up at Zhang Cheng, the leaders of various tribes all twitched at the corners of their mouths.

Because this is the real-life version of someone who gets a good deal but then complains!

The Duan family of Dali is beyond saving. If they don't want to start a war with the powerful Zhang Cheng, then everyone needs to be smart.

Half a month ago, Zhang Cheng led 30,000 troops into Dali, and no one took it seriously. But now, he has already conquered Dali and even has 120,000 troops. What's the point of fighting now?
They may be impulsive, but they're not stupid!

Moreover, Zhang Cheng brought food and supplies as soon as he arrived, clearly indicating that he didn't intend to cause trouble for everyone.

Faced with someone who has a knife in hand and food at their waist, choosing between the two isn't that difficult!
Half an hour later, the leaders of the various tribes withdrew, and Wang Yin looked at Zhang Cheng and said, "General, shall we now declare ourselves independent?"

"too early?"

Addressing Wang Yin, Zhang Cheng, seated on the throne, immediately narrowed his eyes and said, "However, regarding the court, just obey orders but not summons!"

"Yes, brother, I understand!"

Hearing Zhang Cheng say that, Wang Yin also laughed.

After working so hard for so long, they finally have a territory that can challenge the imperial court!

The simple phrase "obey orders but not proclamations" is enough to prove that the Dingnan Army of today is no longer the insignificant force that fought desperately in Jiaozhi to change its fate!

"Brother, Master Deng Yuanjue has sent word that the 20,000-strong Khmer army has been driven back! Three thousand were beheaded in this battle! It's a great victory!"

Looking happily at Zhang Cheng, Jiao Ting, who had just walked in, became excited.
Hearing Jiao Ting's words, Zhang Cheng nodded and said, "Very good, the Khmer people should know who the hell is in charge in this vast South Asia!" But just as Zhang Cheng finished speaking, Liang An walked in from outside and said, "Brother Cheng, great news! Great news!"

Seeing Liang An's excitement, everyone turned to look at him.
"Hey, what kind of looks are those?"

Looking at everyone curiously, Liang An didn't understand why they were looking at him and wanted to laugh.

Looking at Liang An with a twitching mouth, Wang Yin couldn't possibly say that the imperial court's rewards were now completely insignificant to them, could he?

After all, they only obey orders and not summons. What good would it do if the court granted them high-ranking official positions?
"It's alright. Today, the Khmer army of 20,000 attacked the border, but they have been defeated. Everyone is happy about that!"

Looking at Liang An in front of him, Zhang Cheng felt a little guilty.

After all, everyone knew he was going to rebel, but Liang An still thought he was fighting for the sake of his brothers' reputation!
"So that's how it is. The imperial decree has arrived, and Cheng-ge'er is now a Pillar of State!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with delight, Liang An appeared exceptionally excited.
"Congratulations General!"

"Congratulations brother!"

Everyone looked at Zhang Cheng with excitement, never expecting that the imperial court would use the title of "Pillar of the State" to win over the people.
However, Zhang Cheng smiled and stood up, saying, "I have to thank all the brothers for their help!"

Just as Zhang Cheng was overjoyed, a bumpy carriage slowly left Bianliang.
With her mouth gagged, Zhang Zhenniang's face was filled with despair.
However, at that moment, Li Qingzhao, who had come looking for Zhang Zhenniang, noticed something amiss.

Seeing the man lurking nearby, Li Qingzhao immediately shouted angrily, "Stop!"

Slowly stopping in his tracks, Shi Qian turned his head curiously.
Seeing that Li Qingzhao seemed somewhat familiar, Shi Qian stroked his mustache and asked, "Miss, is there something you need?"

"You came from this house?"

Pointing to Zhang Zhenniang's room, Li Qingzhao couldn't help but become serious.
"You flatter me, young lady. How could I possibly come out of someone else's house?"

Seeing that Li Qingzhao was accompanied by maids, Shi Qian immediately realized that she was probably a lady from a prominent family, and might even be an official in the court!

But no matter how Shi Qian thought about it, he never imagined that Li Qingzhao's cousin-in-law was Cai Jing!
This is why Gao Yanei didn't even dare to make any flirtatious remarks when he met Li Qingzhao!

At most, he would be beaten on the spot for angering Li Qingzhao, but if Cai Jing found out, he would be skinned alive!

Knowing his own identity, Gao Yanei could only bully some women, since his godfather Yang Jian could protect him.

But Gao Yanei never expected that Shi Qian, that bastard, would hold such a grudge. Just because he failed to steal his money pouch back then, he used Lin Chong's affair as an excuse to chop him into pieces.
Shi Qian: I'm a scoundrel, don't you know that?
Gao Yanei: Shi Qian, damn it!
"Shut up! I clearly saw you come out of that room. You still dare to deny it? Come with me to see the magistrate!"

She stepped forward and spoke to Shi Qian, only to see Li Qingzhao's expression turn serious.

Because she just seemed to notice that a layer of soil in Zhang Zhenniang's house had been lifted up, which clearly meant something had happened!
Looking at the assertive Li Qingzhao, Shi Qian smiled and said, "Miss, do you know who I am?"

"I don't care who you are, my cousin-in-law is Cai Jing!"

Looking at Shi Qian with an air of dominance, Li Qingzhao was in no way inferior. After all, in this vast Kaifeng Prefecture, in terms of connections, Li Qingzhao was not someone to be trifled with!
Looking Li Qingzhao up and down, Shi Qian stroked his mustache and said with a playful smile, "Oh, I see! Tie her up and send her to my elder brother!"

"Ok?"

With her eyes wide open, Li Qingzhao was completely flustered the next second.
Why is this person not afraid when he hears Cai Jing's name? Why would he even want to tie himself up?

"I don't care about this capital or that capital. Once we get to the Southern Frontier, you have to listen to my big brother, hehehe!"

As Shi Qian rubbed his hands together and stepped forward, a sinister smile already spreading across his face.
Because he kidnapped Cai Jing's wife's cousin, the eldest brother should be very happy, right?

(End of this chapter)