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

"Xingyuan, you've made up your mind already?"

Within the Liu clan, many elders felt that Liu Xingyuan's decision was somewhat abrupt and raised questions one by one.

Liu Xingyuan didn't talk much about interests; he only shared his insights based on his personal experiences.

"We have pledged allegiance to General Zhang Shi and surrendered to the Duke for one thing only... so that every eligible man in our Liu clan can have a wife, and so that no one in our Liu clan can worry about family matters."

That's why Liu Xingyuan is considered the leader of the Liu clan; his words were like knives, piercing everyone's hearts.

Yes, their Liu clan is definitely one of the top families in Qingchou Plain, but even in such a prominent family, many of the men in the clan are still unmarried.

This is all because in Yunjing, not only are the dowry prices outrageously high, but most of the women are also too capricious, making all sorts of demands that send chills down your spine. You feel like you wouldn't even dare to make such a wish at a temple.

Not to mention, almost every household has its own unresolved family issues, leaving them overwhelmed and exhausted every day.

Most people simply cannot stand it.

Therefore, Liu Xingyuan's decision received unanimous support from the Liu clan.

Immediately, members of the Liu clan performed their respective duties: those who were busy with the sweet potato production statistics went immediately, those who were going to take inventory of the estate to report to Zhang Shi did so quickly, and those who were going to deceive and appease the soldiers of Pukou City also took immediate action.

Of course……

Liu Xingyuan did not forget his promise to Ah Xin, and even to Ah Xin's close friends.

He then took a break from his busy schedule and wrote a letter of divorce.

He also sent people door-to-door to notify them of the termination of all cooperation with the Liu clan.

Until dawn, he personally led his men, carrying all sorts of prepared materials, straight to Zhang Shijun's camp.

Upon seeing the military camp in the distance, Liu Xingyuan, riding on his horse, felt a sense of lingering fear. He thought to himself that it was fortunate he had come to serve early; otherwise, if such a majestic army were to march in, his Liu clan would be completely wiped out.

"So, from this perspective, I have to thank Ah Xin. Without her ninety-nine attempts to divorce me, I might not have been able to make such a decision."

"It won't bring peace and safety to the Liu clan!"

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"Report!"

Inside the military camp, a personal guard quickly reported: "General, a group of people outside the camp are requesting an audience with you. The leader claims to be Liu Xingyuan, the head of the Liu clan of Qingchouyuan."

"Um?"

Zhang Shi jumped up from his seat.

"Liu Xingyuan? Are you sure?"

"Confirmed!" The guard, who was also aware of the situation, said, "I even asked him a little more, and that person is indeed Liu Xingyuan, the head of the Liu clan of Qingchou Plain."

"Moreover, he came this time with all the account books of the Liu clan, saying he wanted to surrender."

We beg to surrender!

These two words struck Zhang Shi's heart instantly. Almost involuntarily, he beamed with joy, and his eyes held a hint of disbelief.

"So, it actually works!"

"Is it really that useful?"

"Damn, things are actually this simple. No wonder that bastard Wang Ming is invincible!"

"So he really didn't do anything at all!"

Zhang Shi's understanding of Wang Ming is becoming increasingly profound.

He said, "Quickly, bring them in."

A short while later, Liu Xingyuan and his group arrived.

Just as Liu Xingyuan was about to kneel down and beg for surrender, Zhang Shi helped him up and laughed, "If you're willing to serve, then serve. What's with the talk of begging for surrender? I'm overjoyed that you've come."

He asked Liu Xingyuan to sit down, and then took the account book that Liu Xingyuan handed him, looking at it while listening to Liu Xingyuan's report.

After Liu Xingyuan finished speaking, he didn't forget to ask him more about Liu Xingyuan's wife, to find out how much their relationship was related when Liu Xingyuan came to serve him.

After reviewing Liu Xingyuan's account books, listening to Liu Xingyuan's report on behalf of the Liu clan, and understanding that Liu Xingyuan's decision to serve was largely due to his wife, Ah Xin, he realized that the reason for Liu Xingyuan's defection was his wife's influence.

Zhang Shi's eyes shone brightly!

"Just as I expected, just as I expected..."

"It's truly because of love!"

"Hahaha, good, good, good!"

Zhang Shi was overjoyed, unable to suppress the smile on his face.

Confidence also soared.

This time, the fruitful results from concrete actions loosened and crumbled some of the rules he had previously taken for granted, and began to form a completely new understanding without him even realizing it.

This also brought about a huge change in his mental outlook.

He stood up and said, "Alright, let's not delay, let's go to the Liu clan now."

"General Zhang Shi..." Liu Xingyuan quickly reminded him, "We still have some soldiers from Pukou City..."

Before Liu Xingyuan could finish speaking, Zhang Shi waved his hand and said, "They're just chickens and dogs, nothing to worry about. I will send a cavalry unit ahead to get rid of this little trouble for you."

As Zhang Shi gradually formed a new cognitive system, he did not overwrite his previous combat experience. Instead, he gradually integrated it, moving closer and closer to the state of mind that Ren Tianye described as "the way of war lies in the mind".

At times like these, his swift attack style will naturally come into play.

Even if he didn't go in person, his personal guards could easily deal with some of the scattered soldiers from Pukou City.

So when they arrived, the Liu clan had been completely taken over by Zhang Shi, and all of Zhang Shi's original targets, the sweet potatoes, were also in his grasp!

Zhang Shi was overjoyed, and Liu Xingyuan also looked delighted, but someone else was devastated.

"Young Master..." The steward ran over and said, "Those people's families have arrived, bringing their young ladies and maids. They've come to beg for forgiveness, hoping you can give them a way out."

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