The atmosphere seemed to be slightly awkward. A middle-aged man standing behind Sun Xingzhi hurriedly stood up and said, "This official … Hong Zhou's Governor Qi Anrong greets Wang Fei."
Ye Li nodded and said, "Official Qi, this fei heard that the provisions that were supposed to be supplied to the Mohist army in Hong Zhou have not arrived. What is the matter?" Qi Anrong quickly glanced at Sun Xingzhi beside him and stammered, "This … Wang Fei, please forgive me. The northwest has been raided by the Xiling people, and Hong Zhou has suffered especially, so … so the provisions have been delayed for a few days. Wang Fei, please forgive me … "Ye Li smiled faintly and said," So it is like this. It has been hard on Official Qi. " Hearing Ye Li's words, Qi Anrong couldn't help but wipe the sweat on his forehead. His eyes that were slightly blue from excessive alcohol and women trembled slightly. He smiled apologetically and said, "I don't dare … I don't dare …"
Zhuo Jing looked coldly at the crowd and said, "Still not moving out of the way? Do you want Wang Fei to rest outside the city?"
Qi Anrong hurriedly moved out of the way and made a path. "Wang Fei, please, Wang Fei …"
Ye Li was about to walk into the city when Sun Xingzhi's voice came from behind her. "Wang Fei, please wait!"
Ye Li turned back and looked calmly at Sun Xingzhi. Her beautiful brows rose slightly as she waited with a smile for him to continue. Sun Xingzhi looked around and swallowed before he puffed out his chest and said, "Wang Fei has come to Hong Zhou. The officials and people of Hong Zhou naturally welcome you. But the Mohist army cannot enter the city with Wang Fei! "Ye Li smiled and asked," Why? " Sun Xingzhi said seriously, "If so many people enter the city, it will cause chaos in the city. Wang Fei, please reconsider. Also, according to the laws of Da Chu State, each city cannot have more than fifty thousand soldiers. Wang Fei will only bring … a few hundred thousand people, right? "Sun Xingzhi's voice grew louder as though he found he was in the right.
Ye Li was not angry and only stared calmly at the smug middle-aged man in front of her.
Seeing that Ye Li did not speak, Sun Xingzhi became even happier. Even the cautiousness he originally had was gone by seventy to eighty percent. He smiled and said, "Wangfei, is what this lowly official said reasonable?" A beautiful smile bloomed on Ye Li's lips. Sun Xingzhi, who was so proud of himself, didn't notice the frown on his face. The people around Ye Li silently took two steps back to avoid being caught in the crossfire.
"Lord Sun, do you know that this consort just set fire to Xinyang?" Ye Li's voice was clear and cold.
Sun Xingzhi couldn't help but shiver. His smile was still stiff on his face as he stared blankly at the woman whose expression had suddenly changed. "Wang … Princess Consort …"
"This consort dares to burn down Xinyang. I'm not afraid of killing two more useless officials!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the hearts of everyone present shook. They abruptly raised their heads to look at the green-clothed woman with an elegant appearance but a frosty expression. They were intimidated by the murderous aura that seemed to have materialized. They could not help but feel a chill in their hearts. The slight disdain that originally existed disappeared in an instant. Sun Xingzhi's face paled and then quickly turned red. They truly hadn't received the news from Xinyang. Even Ye Li, who had come to the city gates to greet them, had just received the news and hurriedly arranged for them to come. Hearing that Ye Li had set fire to Xinyang, although he was shocked, he did not want to lose face in front of the various officials and merchants of Hong Zhou City. After all, he was an important official appointed by the imperial court to oversee the northwest. In the northwest, he was the highest-ranking official.
His expression changing slightly, Sun Xingzhi said, "Princess Ding! Xinyang is the largest city in the northwest. You didn't even discuss with this official before setting fire to the city. Do you have any respect for the imperial court or the Emperor? "
Ye Li smiled faintly and said, "Discuss? This consort wanted to find someone to discuss it with. But … where was Lord Sun at that time? "
"This …" Sun Xingzhi was slightly flustered. He quickly looked around and said confidently, "This official is the governor of the northwest. Naturally, I can't always be in charge of Xinyang."
Ye Li smiled coldly and said, "But this consort heard that Lord Sun left on the first day Xinyang fell. Does Lord Sun know how many people were killed when Xinyang fell? "
"This …" Without waiting for him to speak, Ye Li said, "Less than one in ten of Xinyang's citizens survived. The number of casualties is more than a hundred thousand. Since Lord Sun is an official of the northwest, you should share the joys and sorrows of the northwest people. If they're dead, why are you still alive? "These words caused Sun Xingzhi's face to turn green and white. He finally sensed the cold murderous intent coming from the Mohist army that followed Ye Li. His heart trembled and he didn't dare to say anything more. Qi Anrong quickly came forward and said, "Your Highness, please calm down. Your Highness, please enter the city and rest for a while …" Ye Li glanced at him faintly and successfully shut him up. Then, she lifted her foot and walked into the city. Zhuo Jing, who was following behind Ye Li, stopped in front of Qi Anrong and said with a cold face, "Everyone, go do what you need to do. Wang Fei probably won't have time to attend the welcoming banquet." Then, he didn't care about Qi Anrong's expression and turned to follow Ye Li into the city.
Qi Anrong paused and looked helplessly at Sun Xingzhi, "Lord Sun, this …"
Sun Xingzhi huffed lightly and said, "The northwest still belongs to the Emperor!" With a flick of his sleeve, he followed into the city.
After entering the city, the scene in Hong Zhou City made the Mohist army generals angry. The entire city wasn't filled with song and dance, but just by looking at the city defense and the soldiers guarding the city, no one could tell that this was an army and city that was about to be invaded by a powerful enemy. The city defense was sparse, and the soldiers and generals were not alert at all. The generals following behind Ye Li all had ugly expressions. It was a blessing from the heavens that Hong Zhou hadn't been taken over by the West-Hill people. Before they could enter the governor's manor, Ye Li said coldly, "Bring the governor of Hong Zhou to me."
"As you command."
Entering the governor's manor, groups of servant girls and servants immediately came to greet them. The first few well-dressed noblewomen led a few young girls who were also adorned in jewelry to greet them. "This concubine respectfully welcomes Wang Fei …" Ye Li casually swept a glance. Just by looking at the quality of the clothing of the noblewoman at the front, she knew that these were the womenfolk of Sun Xingzhi and Qi Anrong. Sun Xingzhi's governor's manor had originally been in Xinyang. Ever since he fled to Hong Zhou with his wife and children, he had been temporarily living in the governor's manor. Somewhat irritated, Ye Li glanced at the bejeweled womenfolk in front of her. She waved her hand and said, "Take them away!" After speaking, she directly walked past the dazed womenfolk and headed for the main hall.
The Mohist army's speed was naturally unquestionable. By the time Ye Li's group reached the main hall of the governor's manor, the general of Xinyang City had already been brought to the gate. Ye Li glanced at him and discovered that he wasn't among the people who had come to greet them at the city gates. Stepping into the main hall, Ye Li walked to the table and sat down. Sun Xingzhi and Qi Anrong also walked in one after the other. Seeing Ye Li seated high up in the main hall, Sun Xingzhi's expression changed slightly. "Wang Fei, the visitor is a guest. How can a guest bully the host!" Ye Li's brows were tightly knitted. She was somewhat annoyed by this fearless Sun Xingzhi. Did he think that just because he was one of Mo Jingqi's people, she wouldn't dare to do anything to him?
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