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

Even in a good mood, Xie Liu could foresee how difficult the Wang family's days would be, but what did that have to do with him?

All he wants now is to hold onto the happiness he has in front of him.

Work diligently and conscientiously for the Duke, and complete the tasks assigned by the Duke.

He turned to General Zhang Shi and reported on the gains of the trip.

"Good, good, good!" Zhang Shi said several times after hearing this, his face beaming with joy.

Luofengpo is a nice place.

The yield of sweet potatoes was actually higher than that of Qingchouyuan.

This shows that Xie Liu was an extremely capable person.

No, it's that Xie Liu is extremely hardworking.

They would devote almost all their energy to grain products like sweet potatoes.

However, all the hard work he had done before was in vain, and he hadn't received the rewards he deserved. But now it's different. Every thing Xie Liu does will become his achievement.

They will receive a reward from him and the Duke.

I believe that Xie Liu will do an even more dedicated job.

This boosted Zhang Shi's confidence to an alarming level, and he immediately had an idea.

"The Duke's strategy for Pukou City is to cut off its water and food supplies. Now, all the sweet potatoes supplied to Pukou City have been seized by me. The mission has been completed ahead of schedule."

"So what's next?"

"Are we just going to wait for Pukou City to collapse?"

"Shouldn't I be even more proactive in a situation like this?"

"Should we also take over the strongholds surrounding Pukou City while we're at it?"

Zhang Shi felt that this matter was not difficult.

At the very least, it's very easy for him, whose confidence is currently soaring. So, let's do it!

"I'll send a letter to the Duke to explain the situation, but... I must lead the army ahead first."

Once Zhang Shi had made up his mind, he set off immediately.

As expected, just as he finished making arrangements here, Lu Shuang left on her own.

This has become the standard practice for Lu Shuang and him to work together: Lu Shuang would lead the way to explore and gather information, especially information about love-struck individuals, while he would follow behind to oversee the overall situation.

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Pukou City.

Song Shaoyi excitedly rushed into the temporary residence, where his ally Chen Liang was deep in thought.

Ignoring Chen Liang's emotions, he exclaimed excitedly, "Good news! Good news, Brother Chen! Fantastic good news!"

Chen Liang snapped out of his reverie, turned around, and laughed, "What good news is making you so happy?"

"Grain prices in Pukou City have skyrocketed!" Song Shaoyi exclaimed excitedly. "They've risen three times a day, to the point where they're out of control. Moreover, it's not just ordinary rations; even the military in Pukou City is buying grain, and the prices are ridiculously high."

"It's gotten to the point where we can't afford to eat anymore."

"What does this mean, Brother Chen? You should understand, shouldn't you?"

Chen Liang's eyes lit up.

I understand, I understand perfectly.

This means that the food system of Pukou City has completely collapsed, especially... the sweet potatoes that Pukou City relies on for survival.

"It seems that the Duke's men have taken action, clearing out the sweet potato supply outside Pukou City... The Duke is also resorting to the strategy of cutting off water and food!"

"Wow, that's amazing!"

"As expected of the Duke!"

Chen Liang's face was full of admiration.

It's not that I admire Ren Tianye for coming up with this plan, but rather his efficiency. How long has it taken him to completely control the food supply in Pukou City?!

You see, he and Song Shaoyi had been trying to control grain prices in the city, putting the military in a food shortage, but Zhou Xiong was no ordinary man and was very well-prepared for this, so he was not someone he could shake.

just now……

Become!

"It seems..." Song Shaoyi said, "It won't be long before Pukou City changes hands."

"Absolutely!" Chen Liang said with burning eyes, "Because, besides this matter, there is another piece of incredibly good news, although I'm not entirely sure."

"There's more good news?" Song Shaoyi exclaimed with delight. "Tell me quickly, Brother Chen!"

Chen Liang said, "After I led the members of the Pukou City Love Mutual Aid Alliance to persistently send a massive number of letters to the Yun Jing court, Yun Jing..."

"We are considering replacing him."

"We're planning to replace Zhou Xiong!"

Song Shaoyi's initial surprise faded, and he frowned, saying, "Is this really good news?"

"Of course it counts." Chen Liang explained, "This Zhou Xiong is simply an anomaly in Yun Jing. With someone like him guarding Pukou City, it is an impregnable fortress for the Duke."

"But, as long as Yun Jing makes up his mind and gets his own people... for the Duke of Yu, taking Pukou City won't take much effort."

These words were like a wake-up call. Song Shaoyi nodded in deep agreement and said, "Now that you mention it, it's true."

"Of course, and..." Chen Liang stared into Song Shaoyi's eyes and said, "Do you know who we're exchanging for this time?"

Song Shaoyi felt his blood boil under Chen Liang's gaze, because he could clearly sense that the name Chen Liang spoke of was the name he most wanted to hear.

He couldn't help but ask, "Who is it?"

Chen Liang said, "I don't know either."

Song Shaoyi: "..."

"Although I don't know who it is, I do know something about that person's identity."

"That person's idol is the Prince of Yunjing!"

Song Shaoyi said, "The King of Love of Yunjing? Is that Xiao Che, the brother of the former King of Yunjing who was named the King of Love of Yunjing? I heard that this person likes to hide his identity to pursue so-called love."

"He would always pretend to be an ordinary person to test the girl's sincerity, under the guise of seeking true love that is not mixed with status or money."

"But when it comes to crucial moments, he would have his subordinate Yu Chenglong bring out his python robe to reveal his identity, and usually after revealing his identity, he would also execute the entire family of those who had offended him?"

Chen Liang nodded and said, "You're right, it's that Prince Qing of Yunjing. This time, Yunjing will most likely be replacing its general, and the idol is this Prince Qing of Yunjing!"

Song Shaoyi became excited again: "Then it's a sure thing!"

"Moreover..." Chen Liang said, "I heard that person has been retired from the military for more than five years. Now we should immediately drag him out of his home and put him in the army."

Song Shaoyi was stunned for a moment.

After five years without seeing troops, he suddenly emerges to lead them?

Can soldiers still trust you?

He got even more excited: "That's even more damn stable now!"

Chen Liang said, "Absolutely. The day Yun Jing replaces Zhou Xiong will be the day Pukou City falls!"

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