newbobooks Chapter 248 Xu Maogong: Yaojin, you've been arrested too?
Chapter 248 Xu Maogong: Yaojin, you've been arrested too?
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Upon hearing this, the soldiers of the Red Valiant Army dismounted and rushed forward.
They pinned Du Fuwei, Li Zitong, Meng Haigong, and others to the ground and tied them up tightly with ropes.
"This guy needs close monitoring."
Lu Xiao pointed the tip of his halberd at Xu Maogong, who was lying on the ground, and gave instructions to Yuwen Chenglong.
That old rascal is the most cunning and has the most mischievous ideas. We have to keep a close eye on him and not let him get away.
He then turned his horse around and returned along the same route.
On his way back, he saw hordes of defeated Allied soldiers scattered across the mountains and fields.
These men were all covered in dust and dirt, their armor and weapons discarded, their eyes glazed over, showing no sign of fighting spirit.
Like a flock of lambs to the slaughter, they wandered aimlessly.
Lu Xiao didn't pay much attention to this, or even glance at it.
To him, these people weren't even soldiers.
After all, they didn't even have a single piece of armor.
Their clothes were tattered, and their weapons were farm tools such as hoes and sickles, or even wooden sticks.
In the end, they were nothing more than ordinary people who were coerced into rebellion.
Even if he wanted to manage it, he simply couldn't.
"Your Highness, many enemy soldiers want to come with us and say they're willing to surrender. What should we do?"
Yuwen Chenglong caught up, scratching his head as he asked.
"Let the pharmacist arrange it."
Lu Xiao was most annoyed by these clean-up tasks, and once again became a hands-off manager.
Li Jing excels at this; let him have a headache.
When they returned to Siping Mountain, it had already been completely taken over by the Jiangdu army.
On the battlefield, bodies were being carried away and buried one by one, wounded soldiers were being treated, and supplies were being inventoried; everything was proceeding in an orderly manner.
When the generals of Jiangdu saw Lü Xiao again, their eyes were filled with reverence and fanaticism, as if they were looking at a living god.
This is hardly the war god of the Sui Dynasty!
This is the true god of the Great Sui Dynasty!
He came to the Jianghuai region and single-handedly resolved a turmoil involving 800,000 people.
One person completely wiped out and wiped out the enemies they had struggled against for years.
From then on, the area around Jiangdu was finally at peace.
"Your Highness displayed your divine might today, defeating 800,000 rebels and saving the people of Jianghuai from suffering. Please accept our bow!"
Without the slightest hesitation, the Jiang generals all knelt down and paid their respects with great ceremony.
"You and I both serve the court, there's no need for such formalities," Lü Xiao said, raising his hand in a gesture of support. "The aftermath is your responsibility."
"Yes! Respectfully seeing off Your Highness!"
The generals bowed and stood up, saying repeatedly as they watched Lü Xiao and his entourage depart.
By the time they returned to Jiangdu, it was completely dark and the city lights were just coming on.
News of the battle at Siping Mountain had already spread like wildfire throughout the streets and alleys of Jiangdu City.
The legend of Lü Xiao charging into battle alone and routing 800,000 rebels has been widely circulated and is considered almost supernatural.
Everyone in and around the city knows about it.
From eighty-year-old men to three-year-old children, everyone was talking about it.
On the street, a young woman was holding a crying child in her arms, unable to soothe him no matter what she did, and was sweating profusely with anxiety.
Suddenly, an idea struck her. She straightened her face and spoke to the child in her arms in the sternest tone:
"Cry! If you dare cry again, the Prince of Shuo will come for you!"
As soon as the words were spoken, the child's crying stopped abruptly. He looked around in terror, not daring to make a sound.
This method is incredibly effective and produces immediate results.
For a time, Lü Xiao's name became a magic weapon for stopping children's crying in Jiangdu, more effective than any elixir.
There were stray dogs barking wildly by the roadside, and someone shouted, "Lü Xiao is here!"
The dog's mouth shut instantly, and it ran away with its tail between its legs, more efficient than anything else.
Jiangdu Imperial Palace.
Lü Xiao sat in the main seat.
"Your Highness! Jiangdu has long been coveted by rebels. We live in constant fear and anxiety, unable to eat or sleep in peace!"
Today, it is truly thanks to your extraordinary prowess that we were able to turn the tide of battle in one fell swoop!
The garrison commander of Jiangdu stood in front of Lü Xiao, constantly flattering him with a fawning smile on his face.
Before Lü Xiao arrived, he had been threatened and misled by Du Fuwei, Li Zitong and others.
They offered him gold and silver, beautiful women, and promised him high-ranking positions and generous salaries, hoping to persuade him to surrender and, with the help of others, capture Jiangdu.
Fortunately, he resisted the temptation and did not collude with these traitors to rebel against the court.
In retrospect, his choice was correct and incredibly wise.
After all, if 800,000 people couldn't stop Lü Xiao, how could Jiangdu City possibly stop him?
"If you can't take down these rebels, you should at least handle the aftermath properly, right?"
Lu Xiao sat in the main seat and slowly began to speak, his tone calm.
"Nature! Nature!"
"I will certainly bring back the families of the traitors Du Fuwei, Li Zitong, and others; not one of them will escape!"
The garrison commander of Jiangdu nodded repeatedly, patting his chest to assure him.
Although he couldn't defeat these rebels or their troops.
But beating their family members and confiscating their property would be a piece of cake.
"That's good, go and do it."
Lu Xiao waved his hand, indicating that he could leave.
The garrison commander of Jiangdu bowed and backed away from the main hall of the imperial palace step by step.
Only after exiting the palace gates did he dare to straighten his back, turn around, and quickly leave.
Before long, Xu Maogong was brought in by guards.
Looking at the magnificent Jiangdu Imperial Palace, Xu Maogong sighed softly, his eyes filled with complex emotions.
Just one step away, just one step away!
If they win the Battle of Siping Mountain, they can press their advantage and take Jiangdu in one fell swoop.
Once Jiangdu falls into their hands, they can use the Jianghuai region to oppose the imperial court and plot to seize the world.
However, he never expected this.
With 800,000 men, there was no need for the imperial army to intervene; Lü Xiao alone was enough to subdue them.
Eight hundred thousand people lost to one person.
If this gets out, who will believe it?
"Have a seat," Lü Xiao said casually, gesturing to the chair beside him. "I'll introduce you to someone later."
"Who?" Xu Maogong asked in surprise, raising his head to look at Lü Xiao.
Could it be that Qin Qiong was also arrested?
That's impossible. Qin Qiong is far away in Hebei. How could he be here?
"You'll know when you see it."
Lu Xiao didn't say anything more, picked up his teacup, and took a small sip.
Before long, a series of chaotic footsteps could be heard outside the main hall, accompanied by familiar voices.
"Wow! This palace is huge!"
That loud voice—it's definitely Cheng Yaojin's.
"It's bigger than our Wagang Village! These pillars, these floor tiles—how much did all that cost?"
Yu Junda's voice followed, filled with amazement.
Cheng Yaojin and You Junda walked in, looking around in amazement.
When Xu Maogong saw Cheng Yaojin, he was first startled, then delighted.
It turns out that Cheng Yaojin has also been arrested!
In that case, it seems he still has a chance to survive!
Cheng Yaojin and Lü Xiao had a good relationship when they were in Wagang Village.
Especially now, although Cheng Yaojin has been captured, he is not bound like I am, and he looks relaxed.
What does this tell us?
This shows that Lü Xiao still harbors feelings for him.
Perhaps, because of Cheng Yaojin's connection, Lü Xiao will let him off the hook and spare his life.