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

On the training ground, Zhang Shi was fully prepared and ready to go.

Ren Tianye took time out of his busy schedule to come and see him off. He first checked the red-coated cannons that he was to take with him to the army, then nodded and said, "The journey will be arduous, not to mention the rugged mountain roads, there will also be waterways. You must be very careful with the red-coated cannons."

"Don't worry, Your Highness." Zhang Shi was quite confident: "With my iron cavalry at my disposal, Yuancheng was already in my grasp. Now, with these red cannons, even if Yuancheng is as impregnable as a fortress, I will blast it open."

"Xu Shang, you can't escape."

"Hmm!" Ren Tianye nodded and asked, "So, was the horse you rode suitable for this trip?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Shi instantly flew into a rage.

His snow unicorn!

Originally, I was supposed to be able to ride the Snow Kirin out this time, but the Snow Kirin is still recovering from its injuries. Even if it recovers in the future, it will be difficult to travel long distances and is no longer suitable for the tiring state of the battlefield.

His wish has been completely dashed.

"As a great general who conquers the grasslands and sweeps away enemy strongholds, how can I not have a good horse?" Ren Tianye smiled and waved his hand lightly. His personal guards had already led his Zhaoye Jade Lion over.

To Zhang Shi's bewildered look, Ren Tianye placed the reins of the Jade Lion Horse in Zhang Shi's hand and said, "This horse has accompanied me on many campaigns and is an exceptional steed. Today, I bestow it upon you."

"Remember, when you conquer Yunjing in the future, use your brain more, and don't just rely on blitzkrieg tactics for everything!"

Zhang Shi could no longer hear what Ren Tianye was saying. He subconsciously gripped the horse's reins, and tears welled up in his eyes instantly.

The next second, he knelt down on the ground: "Your Highness, you mustn't! The Jade Lion is your mount, capable of protecting you. This humble general... this humble general, how dare I accept it?"

Ren Tianye laughed and said, "If you say that, then you are simply looking down on Wang Ming's trained personal guards, and also looking down on my martial arts skills."

"With people like you all, I no longer need to go to the battlefield. This horse will be wasted in my hands, so I'd better hand it over to you to achieve greater merit."

"Besides..."

"It's not like I don't have other horses. The Empress herself has given me quite a few, which is enough."

Zhang Shi still refused, but Ren Tianye did not give him another chance to refuse.

He reached out and grabbed Zhang Shi, then with a forceful pull, he lifted Zhang Shi onto the horse's back. With a backhand flick, he photographed the Jade Lion, which let out a loud roar, its four hooves swaying as it trotted across the ground.

Sitting on horseback, Zhang Shi's tears were still wet, but his heart was filled with boundless pride. He looked toward Yuancheng and let out a roar from the depths of his soul.

"Yuancheng, Xu Shang, your Grandpa Zhang Shi is here!"

Watching from the side, Wu Xingzhou's chest heaved with emotion.

If he had known earlier that the Duke was this kind of person, why would he have bothered managing Pingling Market in the first place? He would have surrendered with his people long ago.

Isn't following the Duke better than risking your life for Yun Jing?

No, it's ten thousand times stronger!

"Once the matter in Huai'an is settled, the army will march towards Pukou. At that time, I must try to become the vanguard leader. If we can capture Pukou, I will also receive a reward from the Duke!"

Thinking this, Wu Xingzhou became increasingly anxious and agitated.

He dared not imagine that he would receive such treatment as Zhang Shi, after all, he was a surrendered general and this was the first time he had formally met the Duke.

The reward he wanted was nothing more than for the Duke to give him some pointers on halberd techniques.

After all, even the Duke used a halberd.

"Wu Xingzhou!"

Just as he was thinking this, he heard Ren Tianye's voice and quickly replied, "Your subordinate is here."

"I heard you've studied quite a few ancient books?"

"The military camp must be solemn. You are not allowed to spread these ancient books you are studying recklessly, lest you disturb the morale of the troops. Do you understand?"

Wu Xingzhou quickly replied, "Yes, Your Excellency, I understand, I understand!"

"Good that you understand."

Ren Tianye reached out and tapped Wu Xingzhou on the head three times, then turned his back and left in front of everyone.

Wu Xingzhou was somewhat taken aback, but then seemed to be deep in thought!

Upon returning, Ren Tianye encountered Su Jin, who had come to report, at the door.

Raising his eyes, Ren Tianye said calmly, "Have you found out?"

"Yes, Your Excellency, we have investigated everything. There are a total of 1,345 people, not a single one has been missed. Their addresses, family members, and identities have all been verified by City Lord Xu Xia, and there are no errors."

Ren Tianye then asked, "What about manpower? Are they in place?"

Su Jin said, "My lord, since the beginning of the search, I have sent a message by carrier pigeon to Fu Moyu in Wusheng Pass. She has replied and is leading her men on their way without sleep."

"If we act tonight, with the cooperation of our soldiers, we will be able to wipe everyone out at the same time, without missing any of the bewitching demons."

Ren Tianye nodded in satisfaction.

This guy, despite his name, is anything but lazy when it comes to doing things.

He said, "Then let's begin!"

"Yes, Your Excellency!"

……

Night fell, and the darkness deepened.

Wangchun Tower.

The restaurant owner and waiter, who had previously looked dejected, were now full of energy.

They treated the people from the Huai'an City Love Mutual Aid Alliance with utmost politeness and consideration, showing none of their usual reluctance to acknowledge them.

However, there was a hint of regret in his eyes.

During the day, hundreds of people would flock here, but now there are only a handful, which is a bit of a shame.

However, according to his observation, these few people were the most prestigious members of the Huai'an City Mutual Aid Alliance and the organizers of this Huai'an City riot.

His contribution must have been significant.

"Boss, you can go out now. We need to discuss something."

Young Master Qi issued an order to leave.

"Alright, Young Master Qi, please go ahead with your work. If you need anything, just let us know."

The restaurant owner left the private room but didn't go far; he and the waiter waited at the door.

Inside the private room, Young Master Qi was already giving his concluding remarks.

"Judging from the situation today, what we have done has been very effective, and now more and more people in Huai'an City are supporting us."

"Ren Tianye's plan to kill Lord Zhou Zhi and Xu Qin, and his plan to burn down the Hongluan Wenyuan Pavilion, will definitely be thwarted."

"Next, we need to keep up the good work."

"Then we'll proceed with the third plan!"

Just as Young Master Qi was shouting enthusiastically, the door to the private room was suddenly kicked open with a loud bang.

Young Master Qi was quite displeased at being interrupted.

He frowned and angrily retorted, "Didn't I tell you not to bother us?"

"you……"

He suddenly stopped talking, because what appeared before him were not the restaurant owner and waiters he had imagined, but a group of people who looked extraordinary.

He couldn't help but ask, "Who are you people?"

"What do you want?"

The first to appear was a petite woman dressed in the uniform of the Demon Suppression Bureau, looking quite dashing. Upon hearing this, she smiled and said, "The Demon Suppression Bureau has come to invite you for tea!"

Young Master Qi: "???"

Floating Fish immediately ordered, "Take all eight of them back. The boss wants to treat them to tea!"

"yes!"

The Demon Suppression Guards immediately took action.

Young Master Qi turned pale with fright and immediately shouted, "I'm a member of the Love Mutual Aid Alliance, I'm innocent..."

"Snapped!"

One of the Demon Suppression Guards slapped him across the face, making him see stars. Then he felt a sharp pain in his arm as the Demon Suppression Guard grabbed him by the back of his hand.

The others also met the same fate.

They were quickly apprehended and sent to prison!

At the same time, the same thing was happening all over Huai'an City!

……

"Knock knock knock!"

"Who is it? What are you knocking on the door for so late at night? What's all the noise about? Don't you know I've been working all day, my voice is hoarse, and my legs are sore from running around? I just want to sleep!"

"Open the door! The Demon Suppression Division has brought warmth!"

"Give me any comfort?! Don't you have any public decency? All that noise and disturbance! Don't I get to sleep? Don't the neighbors get to sleep? Everyone has to go to work tomorrow! You scum, get out!"

"Bang!"

With a loud crash, the door shattered into pieces.

A demon-suppressing guard and three soldiers rushed in and dragged the young man who was sleeping on a bed in the lobby out of the shop.

He slapped her across the face.

"Damn it, you're just a night watchman for someone, I told you to open the door, so you opened it, and now I've kicked and broken your door for nothing!"

"Sir, sir?"

"Take him away, back to the prison, let him feel some warmth!"

The leader of the Demon-Suppressing Guards waved his hand, and the soldiers escorted the man away. He stayed behind to comfort the shop owner who had been chased out, and casually left some money for repairing the door.

Then he swaggered away!

……