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

Since Granny Sun insisted, Ren Tianye didn't press the matter further. He left Granny Sun in the military camp and asked her questions in detail again.

Many crucial matters were inquired about repeatedly to ensure a thorough understanding before being recorded.

If you look at it more and think about it afterward, you might discover some clues.

The next day, he personally escorted Granny Sun to her destination.

Granny Sun was not alone; the Demon Suppression Division also sent people to protect her, ensuring that nothing went wrong.

Soon, Granny Sun disappeared from the front of the military camp, while Ren Tianye returned to the main tent, suppressing all his thoughts about the former Demon Suppression Division and focusing on the Pukou City in front of him.

Regardless of what happened with the former Demon Suppression Division, his most important goal right now is to take over Pukou City and then head towards Yunjing.

Take Yunjing, capture Liu Ruyan, and restore peace and order to the world.

With Zhou Xiong, a ruthless man who dared to shoot his own wife, Pukou City has now regained its formidable fortifications.

It's clearly not enough to rely on just one Granny Sun.

We must think of another way.

Throughout history, there have never been many good ways to deal with fortified cities that have been firmly defended. Apart from a direct assault, the only thing that can be done is to surround them without attacking, and cut off their water and food supplies!

"Zhang Shi is the most suitable person to handle this matter!"

Ren Tianye quickly made up his mind and, after writing the letter, immediately sent it to Zhang Shi.

At this moment, Zhang Shi was still somewhat dejected.

Although he kept comforting and encouraging himself to better understand the battlefield situation in Yunjing and adapt to the environment, Wu Xingzhou stealing the credit for attacking Pukou City was ultimately like a thorn in his side.

It was stuck in my chest, and I couldn't spit it out.

He couldn't muster much enthusiasm to deal with the sweet potato issue with Gu Qing.

"Report!"

"Report!"

"Report!"

The messenger arrived on horseback.

"General Zhang Shi, the Duke has sent you a letter, which is a military order, instructing you to act according to the plan."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Shi forced himself to stay alert.

Is this a military order?

What? Pukou City has already been captured?

Should we send him to chase after the deserters?

Or should we pursue Zhou Xiong, the fleeing garrison commander of Pukou?

Did they leave him some soup after he ate the meat?

The Duke is showing consideration for their friendship, but the problem is... Zhang Shi is unwilling to accept charity.

Zhang Shi accepted the letter, opened it, and after only a glance, his expression changed drastically. After reading it carefully, his dejected look vanished, replaced by... ecstasy!

"Didn't work out?"

"Haha, it didn't work out?"

"Zhou Xiong led countless soldiers, shot his wife to death, and Pukou City failed? Wu Xingzhou even suffered a defeat!"

"Hahaha……"

Zhang Shi burst into laughter.

Soon I realized it was wrong and wanted to stop, but I couldn't stop it no matter what I did.

As a professional soldier, he had undergone extremely rigorous training on the battlefield, and under normal circumstances, he would not laugh no matter how funny it was.

Unless you can't help it!

just now……

I really couldn't resist!

Zhang Shi laughed so hard he almost fell off his horse.

"I knew it! How could my luck always be so bad? With Wu Xingzhou here, my luck has finally turned around!"

"My luck will definitely get better and better from now on!"

These words, utterly bewildering to Gu Qing who was standing nearby, prompted him to ask curiously, "General Zhang Shi, what makes you so happy?"

"It's nothing," Zhang Shidao said. "Pukou City has become an impregnable fortress since we failed to capture it. The Duke intends to besiege it without attacking, cutting off its water and food supplies."

"This matter has fallen to me."

When he said this, Zhang Shi couldn't help but get excited again.

This……

It's a perfect match for my major!

This is perfect for me!

You should know that on the grasslands, he had encountered countless tribes that relied on advantageous terrain to hold out, but he had taken them down every time.

This time, let's show our skills once again!

"If the garrison commander of Pukou City holds firm and does not venture out, it is indeed a formidable city that cannot be taken without a siege..." Gu Qing was also familiar with Pukou City, mainly because it was nearby and he knew the general situation.

"Your plan, Duke, is indeed appropriate."

"General Zhang Shi..." Gu Qingjian said, "I have an idea, but I don't know if I should say it."

"explain."

Gu Qing said, "The grain supplies in Pukou City have never been sufficient. In times of hardship, we often rely on sweet potatoes produced in the surrounding sweet potato producing areas to fill our stomachs. Since the Duke wants to blockade Pukou City, why don't you also consider taking over all those sweet potato producing areas at the same time?"

"Firstly, to complete the task assigned by the Duke."

"Secondly, it can deal a fatal blow to Pukou City."

Gu Qing was clearly assuming his current identity, intending to work under the Duke, complete the tasks assigned by the Duke, gain his favor, and even achieve merit.

But Zhang Shi completely agreed.

"That's right, let's do it that way."

"I'll take all the sweet potatoes around here, as well as the passes, fortifications, city defenses, and high points surrounding Pukou City... I'll take them all!"

Zhang Shi was in high spirits.

Previously, when I asked him to handle the sweet potato matter, he was reluctant, but now that I've changed the task and asked him to handle the sweet potato matter, he's full of energy!

With a squeeze of his legs, the Jade Lion beneath him galloped away with its four hooves flying, without wasting a single moment.

Gu Qing quickly followed.

……

Pukou City, Yingxia Tower.

The restaurant owner stood at the entrance with a bitter face, having no choice but to welcome this group of people from Pukou City whom he couldn't afford to offend.

This group is the Love Mutual Aid Alliance, which is spread throughout Yunjing and distributed in every major city, and is entirely composed of people from the grassroots!

"These damned folks are at it again, messing with my restaurant. Is it just because my Yingxia Restaurant is the biggest and most prestigious restaurant in Pukou City?"

"If I had known this would happen, I would have definitely downgraded the restaurant's standards back then."

The restaurant owner muttered to himself, but dared not be negligent, fearing that the group of men and women would get angry and bring him utter disaster.

I had to stand at the door with a smile and welcome everyone in, until we reached the largest private room.

People from the Pukou City Love Mutual Aid Alliance have been arriving at the private room one after another. After entering, they all bow to a young man in brocade robes or greet him.

This represents recognition and respect for that young master.

Since arriving in Pukou City some time ago, this young master has taken a series of measures to make the Pukou City Love Mutual Aid Alliance increasingly powerful.

Their Pukou City Love Mutual Aid Alliance, under the leadership of this young man, has also held several events, each with a wide-ranging impact.

It can be said that as long as they follow this young master and keep up the good work, their Pukou City will soon become a paradise of love, realizing the vision of "love for all" promoted by the Tongxin Alliance.

The young master did not reply to any of them, seemingly lost in thought. He stood with his hands behind his back, facing the open window, looking at the bustling traffic of Pukou City, his brows slightly furrowed.

"I never expected that Zhou Xiong would be such a ruthless man. He actually shot and killed his wife during the battle between the two armies, without surrendering, without suffering a defeat, and without letting the Duke enter the city!"

"It's a hot potato!"

"This has forced the Duke to put in a lot more effort."

"but……"

The young man suddenly perked up: "Only in turbulent times can my true abilities be revealed."

"I, Chen Liang, will definitely help the Duke take Pukou City this time!"

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