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

"Xu Xia, accompanied by his new bride Yun Wanyi, pays his respects to General Zhang Shi!"

Xu Xia, accompanied by his entourage, stood bowing to one side.

Yun Wanyi also bowed her head in greeting.

Standing behind the two of them was Lu Shuang.

Zhang Shi nodded and said, "Get up. What's the situation in Huai'an City right now?"

Knowing that Zhang Shi was a very straightforward general, Yun Wanyi dared not delay and immediately said, "Most of my Yun clan members are willing to follow Xu Xia and serve him as the lord of Huai'an City."

"But the Xu family..."

Xu Xia quickly said, "General Zhang Shi, although some of my clansmen have some objections, I now have control of part of the troops in Huai'an City, and with General Zhang Shi here, I believe that as long as we persuade them properly, they will be willing to serve the Duke."

With that, he knelt down on the ground with a thud: "I beg General Zhang Shi, in consideration of my sincere surrender to the Duke, please spare the lives of my Xu family and their crimes."

"That's natural!" Zhang Shi slaughtered on the grasslands, leaving no survivors, because those who were not of his kind were bound to have different intentions. But now, Xu Xia, and especially Yun Wanyi, were meritorious officials, so naturally he wouldn't go on a killing spree.

However, he still coldly warned, "If there are any who remain obstinate, my sword will not be without its drawbacks!"

"Thank you, General!"

Xu Xia was overjoyed, as was Yun Wanyi who was standing next to him.

She was also worried that Zhang Shi would have too much of a problem with Xu Shi, so the current situation was really the best possible one.

"General Zhang Shi, I will take you with me to quell all resistance in Huai'an City. At the same time, I will gather our clansmen and explain the advantages and disadvantages to them."

"Okay, go ahead!"

Zhang Shi waved his hand, signaling the two to get to it immediately.

He then led an army of ten thousand to cover the rear.

With this army of 10,000 men, especially the core elites who were brought from the grasslands, now in Huai'an City, Huai'an City was already under his control.

There will be absolutely no surprises!

Therefore, Zhang Shi was not in a hurry and was very relaxed!

even……

I feel a bit lost!

He turned slightly to look at the city walls of Huai'an, and clearly realized that he wasn't dreaming; he was indeed in Huai'an, and it had only taken a few short days...

Zhang Shi was confused!

I'm so confused!

"Easy, so easy!"

"It's as simple as a dream!"

"This is a million times easier than me conquering the barbarians of the grasslands. So, just like that, we can take Yunjing?"

"Is this the right way to experience Yunjing?"

……

"My uncles and brothers..."

On the high platform, Xu Xia's face was solemn, a far cry from his usual timid image. He spoke coldly to the Xu family members who had been forced or semi-forced.

"The gates of Huai'an City are now open."

"Lord Duke, we've entered the city!"

"If you wish to preserve the Xu family, you must surrender immediately. Otherwise, even I cannot save your lives!"

These clansmen filled the Xu family compound, densely packed together.

Upon hearing this, a loud bang was heard.

"What? The city gates have opened?"

"Didn't we agree to resist Ren Tianye together? Why did you surrender?"

"Sigh, if you ask me, surrendering isn't a bad idea. Ren Tianye brought 200,000 troops with him. Can our Huai'an city hold them off for a while, or even forever? Rather than being killed when the city falls, this might not be such a bad ending."

"That's not right. Even if we're going to surrender, it should be our boss, Xu Shanglai. What's with Xu Xialai? What gives him the right to represent Huai'an City? I won't surrender. Damn it, I'm going to kill him."

"Are you stupid? Didn't you see Yun Wanyi holding Xu Xia's hand? Don't you know how influential Yun Wanyi is in our Huai'an army? Right now, Xu Xia is the one in charge of Huai'an City!"

"I won't surrender anyway. What's wrong with a world full of people who love and love? Only when everyone has feelings can the world be harmonious. I won't surrender..."

……

A loud "bang!"

The gates of the Xu residence were slammed open with a loud crash. Zhang Shi was the first to be hit, walking in front of the crowd. In the dim light, the soldiers around him held torches, revealing his scarred face to everyone.

Its appearance was bloody and terrifying.

"Who won't surrender?"

Zhang Shi's gaze swept coldly across the entire room.

An elderly man in a brocade robe stepped forward: "I will absolutely not vote..."

"Clang!"

The sword is drawn!

A cold glint flashed by!

Blood splattered five steps away!

Heads rolled!

Zhang Shi assumed a stance to sheathe his sword, the blade gleaming with a chilling light that conveyed a murderous intent.

He asked again, "Who won't surrender?"

Inside the Xu residence, all was quiet.

The crowd fell silent.

"I don't have time to waste here with you. I'll give you half a cup of tea's time. Those who are willing to surrender, come and report to me, and follow my personal guards to take over Huai'an City."

"Anyone who hasn't reported back after half a cup of tea's time shall be executed on the spot!"

After he finished speaking, the air seemed to freeze for a moment.

But in an instant, someone raised their hand high.

"General, I am willing to surrender. I previously managed the documents in Huai'an City, and I am willing to take you there to handle them."

"General, I am willing, I am willing. I am in charge of the grain supplies in Huai'an City. I can take you there."

"General, I surrender!"

"I do!"

"I do... Damn it, why the hell are you lining up? What are you fighting over?"

"I'll take it! Anyone who tries to take it from me again, I'll make you regret it!"

……

In less than the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea, the entire Xu family surrendered, vying to ascend the throne and taking control of all four parts of Huai'an City with the troops brought by Zhang Shi.

At this time, the Yun family also rushed over. Most of them served in the army. With their help, Huai'an City was able to return to peace in less than half a night.

However, this scene made Zhang Shi feel a little uneasy. He thought to himself that Yun Wanyi had a very high reputation in Huai'an City, and that she was able to persuade the Yun family so easily.

Looking at Yun Wanyi, who was always by Xu Xia's side, directing efficiently and calming everyone, Xu Xia knew that as long as the couple was willing to accept the people sent by the Duke to check and supervise them, then Huai'an City would still belong to these two in the future.

However, judging from the current situation, these two people should not be unwilling.

He stretched out his hand, and Xu Xia and Yun Wanyi saw it and quickly ran over.

"General Zhang Shi!"

"The overall situation is now settled, but is there anything we've overlooked? Especially that Xu Shang."

Xu Xia immediately said, "General, my men have learned that he went to the training ground this afternoon and gathered his old troops, seemingly harboring treacherous intentions."

"Although I'm on guard, I'm still worried he might rush out. After all, his subordinates are quite strong, but..."

"Strangely, he gathered thousands of people, but then suddenly left, leaving them on the training ground for several hours."

Zhang Shi: "???"

"What?"

"Gather the soldiers, leave them on the training ground, and leave them there for hours on end?"

Zhang Shi felt a bit dazed.

Throughout history, which general would dare to do such a thing without a reason? Is Xu Shang out of his mind?

……