The Empress Kneels in Her Palace to Admit Her Mistakes After Slaying Her Ways in the Female-Oriented

Wang Ming: "???"

Wu Xingzhou added, "General, not only that, but I am naturally different in terms of physique. After such an event, my physical and mental state is actually better."

"For this reason, I also studied a lot of ancient books."

"It really works!"

"For example, it can enhance spiritual connection, replenish essence and nourish the brain, strengthen blood and bones, replenish bodily fluids, prevent premature ejaculation, solidify vital energy, enhance spiritual understanding, and promote health and longevity..."

After a pause, Wu Xingzhou said, "If the general is interested, I can compile it into a book and send it to the general!"

"No need, no need!" Wang Ming quickly waved his hand.

There are so many people in this military camp, why are you saying all this?

His expression immediately turned serious, and he said, "Wu Xingzhou, since you have come to surrender sincerely, then this general will accept you on behalf of the Duke. The next step, the attack on Pinglingji, is up to you."

"The amount of merit you can contribute will determine how much importance you will receive from the Duke in the future."

"You should understand these things, right?"

As Wang Ming said this, he was already overjoyed.

Having heard about Wu Xingzhou's exploits, he felt that Pinglingji would be difficult to conquer, and he was only about 70% confident of victory.

But right now...

He's absolutely 120% sure!

"Yes, General! I will certainly strive to achieve great merit!"

Wu Xingzhou quickly agreed, but his face was somewhat bitter. He said, "However... alas, General, I'm afraid that even if I am very familiar with Pinglingji, we will still have to put in a lot of effort."

Wang Ming was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "Why?"

Wu Xingzhou's face grew increasingly bitter as he said, "I've completely shot myself in the foot. I've made Pinglingji's defense system impregnable..."

"On my way to join the cause, I've given it careful consideration, but... there really aren't any major gaps in our capabilities. So, I'm afraid we're in for at least another tough battle!"

……

Central command tent.

Ren Tianye put down the military report and looked at Zhang Shi in front of him.

He sighed and said earnestly, "Zhang Shi, I've always told you to learn more about the love-struck people in this world, and to associate with the Demon Suppression Division more, but you've always been outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant."

"You think that military campaigns rely on skills honed on the grasslands? But Wang Ming has only taken Qingfengyi and Luoyandu strongholds in just a few days. That's much faster than you expected, isn't it?"

"So, do you understand now?"

"Adapting to the times is far more important than sticking to old ways."

"The grasslands have their own way of fighting!"

"Yun Jing has its own way of playing!"

Ren Tianye was genuinely teaching, and he was using clear and obvious examples to teach, but Zhang Shi... was really not convinced!

Why?

What exactly is the basis for this?

Why was it that Qingfeng Post Station and Luoyan Ferry could be taken over by Wang Ming in an instant?

The speed is simply outrageous!

He used to roam the grasslands like the wind, but even then, he wasn't this fast!

The more Zhang Shi got caught up in this emotion, the more resentful he became!

What exactly is it about Zhang Shi that he lacks compared to Wang Ming?

So he muttered, "This humble general thanks the Duke for his instruction, but... this humble general still feels that Wang Ming's tactics are wrong. He was just lucky to encounter Qingfeng Post Station and Luoyan Ferry, two problematic garrisons, which allowed him to take Qingfeng Post Station and Luoyan Ferry so quickly."

"Can……"

"Can a person have good luck for a while, or for a lifetime?"

"According to our intelligence, Pinglingji, which Wang Ming is about to conquer, will be very troublesome. The garrison commander, Wu Xingzhou, should be fine. He is capable and an excellent commander. I guarantee that Wang Ming will not be able to take it in a short time!"

Seeing Zhang Shi's earnest words, Ren Tianye couldn't help but sigh, and then tossed the military report in his hand to Zhang Shi.

While Zhang Shi was looking at it, Youyou said something.

"Wu Xingzhou, the garrison commander of Pinglingji, has surrendered!"

Zhang Shi: "???"

He quickly opened the military report to read it, and the more he read, the paler his face became.

My body was about to collapse.

Finally, he erupted in a furious roar: "What the hell?!"

Ren Tianye smiled and said, "How was it?"

"Are you convinced now?"

"I refuse!" Zhang Shi shouted deafeningly, "I cannot submit to the Duke, and besides..."

Zhang Shi's gaze hardened, and he said, "Pingling Market is full of merchants. Su Hong has already found out the situation there. He said that the defense of Pingling Market started more than half a year ago, and it is now as solid as a rock."

"Even if Wu Xingzhou surrenders, Pinglingji still hasn't been taken. I think that with Pinglingji's preparations, Wang Ming won't be able to take it down easily."

"Who knows, we might have to use the Swift Wind fighting style then!"

Since Zhang Shi was so resolute, Ren Tianye didn't say anything more.

Fine!

Then let's wait and see!

Anyway, he had a lot of confidence in Wang Ming.

I also have a lot of confidence in Yun Jing's love-struck mind.

Let's see if Zhang Shi will come to his senses then?

Of all those who joined him in raising an army, Sun Xiang reacted the fastest, realizing the situation early on, and even showing considerable excitement for a period of time.

Wang Ming realized this without even realizing it.

As for Zhang Shi... perhaps because he initially guarded Yunji City and was later thrown to the grasslands, he fought entirely with conventional tactics, which led to a bit of path dependency, and his mind couldn't quite grasp the new approach.

However, Ren Tianye still had high expectations for Zhang Shi.

Once a talented general like Zhang Shi, who can make a name for himself on the grasslands, awakens to his potential, he will be invincible and become a tiger general under his command who can go down in history!

……

Two days ago!

Beside the official road, Qin Shuyao, dressed in red, stood watching a magnificent horse galloping towards them.

Sitting on the horse was a handsome young man with a face like jade, eyes like bright stars, and a tall and straight figure. He was none other than Qin Shuyao's long-awaited white moonlight, her A-Ping, Jiang Ping!

The moment Qin Shuyao saw Jiang Ping, her heart leaped with joy.

Years ago, she was deeply in love with Jiang Ping. They were considered a perfect couple by everyone. But suddenly, Jiang Ping was ordered by the Yun Jing court to leave Yun Jing to handle some matters, and they broke up with each other.

She shed countless tears that soaked her pillow, and tossed and turned countless nights unable to sleep.

Now, she has finally met Jiang Ping again.

She is still at her best.

Unable to resist, he moved forward, wanting to get closer to Jiang Ping.

but……

It seems there was a slight mishap.

Jiang Ping rushed to her side, his face full of excitement, wanting to dismount and join her, but... the horse was too fast. Jiang Ping desperately pulled on the reins, but the horse wouldn't obey him at all.

Jiang Ping was so frightened that his joy turned to fear. He even shouted and waved his arms and legs, but he didn't know how to use skill to control the horse.

It wasn't until the servants chased and shouted that the horse was finally forced to stop. Jiang Ping, who was on the horse, fell off the horse in fright.

"Pfft!"

He fell to the ground!

His blue robe was covered in mud, and his refined face was disheveled.

Faced with Qin Shuyao rushing towards him, he could only barely lift his face and force out a smile that looked worse than crying.

"Shuyao, it's been a long time!"

……