In the previous war, Duke Meng Wei had already withdrawn most of the troops from the Southeast Province. Therefore, even the capital of the province, Donghai City, only had a few thousand second-line troops.
The distance from Tianshui City to Donghai City was nearly three hundred kilometers. Søren and Ashita Liren led fifteen thousand cavalrymen as if there was no one there.
However, as soon as the army left the Tianshui City and entered the White Cloud County, countless hawks flew out and countless spies rode fast horses in all directions.
At this time, Søren's every move was watched by the world.
Especially after he became the acting governor of the Southeast Province, everyone was waiting to see how he would take over the province.
In the eyes of the feudal lords, nobles, civil officials, and commoners, Søren's next move would be able to show his breadth of mind and political attitude. Only such hidden forces would decide whether to pledge loyalty or support him.
At this time, the whole world was faced with the opportunity to pick a side. Would they continue to stand with Zhi Li, or would they stand with Søren and Jung Yeon?
…
Three days ago, Søren and Fu Lingxi had a falling out and banished her.
Fu Lingxi returned to her room in tears, but she did not leave. Instead, she stayed behind.
Then, she wrote a letter in front of Søren, asking her father, Marquis Fu'e, to come to Tianshui City for a discussion. She then sent the letter to Flame City through a hawk.
Flame City was too far away for a hawk to send a letter that far, so they had to stop at Fengdu.
After the letter was sent, Søren once again mentioned that Fu Lingxi had an important position in the Dragon Temple and asked her to leave Tianshui City and return to Fengdu as soon as possible.
At that time, Fu Lingxi said that she would stay for a few more days and wait for his grandfather's reply before leaving.
Therefore, after Søren left with his army, Fu Lingxi still stayed behind.
She had been educated by the Dragon Temple since she was a child, so she was very accomplished in some ancient books and arts. She planned to take advantage of these few days to teach Qinqin and Ashi Yuanba.
Fu Yan 'er kept quiet in front of Fu Lingxi, but Qinqin treated her coldly.
Although he was willing to listen to her class, he remained silent and did not respond. No matter how gently Fu Lingxi comforted him, it was useless.
Although this little girl was only six years old, she was very precocious. She remembered every word that the adults said.
During the conversation between Suo Ningbing and Søren, they had talked about their mother, Fu Lingxi. Therefore, in Qinqin's heart, this woman, who should be called grandma, had once abandoned her father and aunt.
Therefore, Qinqin would never talk to her.
Of course, Fu Lingxi would not argue with her granddaughter. She continued to do her best to teach the two children.
…
On the second day after Søren left, Fu Lingxi finally met Yan Nair in private. This was also an important reason why she came to Tianshui City.
"Greetings, grandma." Yan Nair bowed.
Fu Lingxi held Yan Nair's hands and looked at her tenderly. She did not speak for a long time.
"Nair, can you leave Søren?" Fu Lingxi suddenly asked.
Yan Nair's beautiful face trembled slightly. "Why?"
Fu Lingxi replied, "It's because you have the Evil Demon's blood in you. Perhaps you don't know this, but Fang Qingshu once led a large group of Nephilic Judges and Knights to Tianshui City to capture you. However, due to very special reasons, his mission was halted. But it does not mean that you are safe. The evil demon blood in your body is involved in a huge matter. Once you are captured again, it will definitely implicate Søren. "
Yan Nair's little face instantly turned pale!
Fu Lingxi said, "If two people love each other for a long time, why would they stay day and night? If you leave Søren, others will not want to implicate Søren through you. This is a good thing for both you and Søren. As a judge of the Dragon Temple, I might be able to protect you. "
Yan Nair's face had already lost all color.
Fu Lingxi said, "Because you received the blessing of the Dragon Seal Ruins and donated the Dragon Seal Stele, I can arrange for you to enter the Dragon Temple as a female cultivator. In this way, even if you have evil demon blood in your body, you can be regarded as a cultivator of the Dragon Temple in order to study the power of darkness and feed the devil with your body! "
Nair closed her beautiful eyes, as if she was lost in thought.
"You love Søren very much, and I also want to protect him. This is the best ending for both of us." Fu Lingxi said, "Leave his side and enter the Dragon Temple with me."
Nair opened her beautiful eyes and shook her head, saying, "I can't do that. If I really leave him and enter the Dragon Temple with you, he may raise a monstrous wave to rescue me from the Dragon Temple. For his safety, I must leave. It sounds very noble and great, and I am also willing to sacrifice for love. But such a big matter, I have to listen to him, not you. "
Fu Lingxi couldn't help but be surprised after hearing this.
Nair continued, "Moreover, my husband said that the evil demon blood in my body will not bring any danger for a long time at least!"
Fu Lingxi's beautiful eyes narrowed, saying, "He only said that to make you feel at ease. Men can also be very blind for love."
"No!" Nair said, "I love him very much, and I understand him very well. I can clearly distinguish which of his words are comforting, and which are true. My husband clearly told me that the demon blood in my body won't bring much danger. He has basically resolved it, and it's impossible for Fang Qingshu to do anything about it. "
Nair didn't lie. Regarding the evil demon blood in Nair's body, Søren and Huai Bingji indeed had a tacit understanding.
Huai Bingji's position in the Dragon Temple was the same as Ji Soo-ning's. Moreover, he was the highest commander in charge of capturing Demon Emperor Destroyer. Once he gave the order, Fang Qingshu wouldn't dare to disobey.
Then, she said, "My husband told me that you have an important position in the Dragon Temple Inquisition. It's not good for you to leave for so many days. Why don't you go back earlier?"
Fu Lingxi was stunned. The daughter-in-law in front of her was so fierce that she actually took the initiative to drive her away.
However, Nair was such a person. She wouldn't stick to the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. She was completely full of the spirit of a master to Tianshui City and the Suo Clan. She completely regarded this city as her, her husband, and Suo Ningbing's home.
…
Three days later!
Søren led fifteen thousand cavalrymen to the Donghai City, the capital of the Southeast Province!
The entire Donghai City had only five thousand second-line soldiers. These people were originally used to maintain the security of the city. Some were bailiffs, some were militia, and some were local ruffians.
"I am Marquis of Tianshui, the acting governor of the Southeast Province. Open the city gate immediately." Søren shouted, "Otherwise, kill without mercy!"
A general on the city gate looked at the endless cavalry formation behind Søren. He suddenly trembled in fear and said with a trembling voice, "I need to report to the Chief Scribe. Please … His Excellency Marquis, please wait for a moment … Ah …"
Before he could finish his words, his throat had already been pierced by an arrow, and he died completely.
Søren coldly said, "I am Marquis of Tianshui, the acting governor of the Southeast Province. Open the city gate immediately. Otherwise, kill without mercy! "
"His Excellency Marquis, we are just patrolling soldiers … Ah …" This staff captain hadn't finished speaking when his entire head was pierced by an arrow.
"Open the city gate, or you will all be killed!" Søren coldly shouted.
Even though he was leading a cavalry, it would be easy to break into the Donghai City. However, he didn't do so because he wanted the guards inside to open the city gate.
The guards on the city wall looked at each other. They were scared out of their wits and couldn't wait to throw away the weapons in their hands and escape.
"Who dares to escape? Even if you escape to the ends of the earth, I will kill without mercy! " Søren coldly said, "I will count down from three. If you don't open the city gate, you will be punished with rebellion. All the guards and soldiers will be executed!"
"Three …"
"Two …"
Before Søren could count down to one, the city gate slowly opened!
Søren's gaze was like lightning. Immediately, the guards at the city gate trembled and hurriedly knelt on the ground, not daring to look up.
"Enter the city!" Søren ordered.
Immediately, fifteen thousand cavalrymen marched into the Donghai City and took over the defense of the city in the shortest time possible.
Søren led five thousand soldiers and directly surrounded the governor's mansion!
…
At this time, in the main hall of the governor's mansion, hundreds of high-ranking officials were crowded together.
The entire Donghai City and the governor's mansion were all present. All of them looked at their backbone, the Head Scribe of the Southeast Province's Governor's Mansion, Yan Wuzhi!
At this time, a warrior rushed into the hall and knelt down to report, "Head Scribe, Marquis Søren has already surrounded the governor's mansion. He himself has entered."
As soon as these words came out, the faces of the officials present changed and they all whispered to each other.
"Silence!" Yan Wuzhi shouted coldly, "What are you afraid of? Søren doesn't have three heads and six arms. Don't forget that behind us are the twelve thousand officials of the Southeast Province. Without us, how can he govern the Southeast Province? Can he find a hundred scholars in Tianshui City? "
As soon as these words came out, the officials present were slightly relieved.
Yan Wuzhi said, "Moreover, the whole world is watching him. Behind us are the Speech Party and many aristocratic families. If he dares to do anything unwise to us, he will completely offend the forces that are watching and will only push them towards His Highness Zhi Li. Søren is not that stupid. He is just acting, trying to scare us!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone was even more relieved.
"Bang, bang, bang, bang …"
At this time, hundreds of warriors entered the governor's mansion and guarded all the key positions.
Then, Søren, wearing a golden crown and brocade robe, walked in, followed by His Majesty's confidant eunuch Gao Yin, holding the king's imperial edict in his hand.
And the voluptuous Zhuang Zhixuan stood coldly in front of Søren. Her right hand was always holding the hilt of her sword, as if she was ready to draw it at any time.
Walking into the hall, Søren went directly to the highest silver seat and sat down!
The governor's mansion's Chief Scribe Yan Wuzhi sneered, "Marquis Søren, why do you need to act like this? Who can be scared? So domineering and superficial, who can be convinced by you? Without the demeanor of a king, how can you attract the assistance of great talents? If you want to show off, then continue to be a lonely man! "
Søren looked at Yan Wuzhi and said, "You are the governor's office's Chief Scribe, the number one civil official in the Southeast Province, the younger brother of Prime Minister Yan Wuji, one of the leaders of the Speech Party, and the only leader of the twelve thousand officials in the Southeast Province, Yan Wuzhi?"
Yan Wuzhi said, "Yes, it is me!"
Søren said, "When Duke Shen Wei was the governor of the Southeast Province, he handed over all the internal affairs to you. The fate of all the officials in the Southeast Province, all the important matters in the Southeast Province, can be decided by you with a word. You are the real King of the Southeast, and all twelve thousand officials follow your lead, right? "
Yan Wuzhi held his head high and said, "Yes!"
Søren said again, "You are brimming with talent, and for the past eight years, you have managed the Southeast Province in an orderly manner, making it almost the richest and most prosperous province in the world, right?"
Yan Wuzhi said, "Yes!"
Søren said, "You are proud of your talent, and if I don't have you, I won't be able to command any of the officials, and I won't be able to govern the Southeast Province, right?"
Yan Wuzhi said proudly, "Of course!"
Søren said, "If I want to get your support, I must first build a cenotaph for Yan Tingyi, kowtow, and cut off my hair as a scapegoat. Then, I will visit the thatched hut again and again, be courteous to the wise, and call you teacher. Only then will you be willing to support me, right? "
Yan Wuzhi said with a sneer, "Originally, but now you don't have the chance. I clearly see a shallow and arrogant person. Such a person, even if he gains power for a while, is destined to be a skeleton in the grave. It is really disappointing. "
"Haha …" Søren laughed and said, "Yan Wuzhi, there are hundreds of officials here, do you think they will listen to you or me?"
"Boring, shallow …" Yan Wuzhi said coldly.
Søren said, "In life, there are always sides to choose. There are hundreds of officials here, and they are all high ranking officials of the Governor's Office and Donghai City. Then, start choosing sides now. If you choose to listen to me, stand behind me. If you choose to listen to Yan Wuzhi, stand behind him! "
After saying that, Søren walked down from the Governor's silver throne and stood in front of Yan Wuzhi!
Hearing this, Yan Wuzhi and the officials present almost couldn't believe their ears. This Søren was actually so childish and shallow. Was this a child's game?
This person was really disappointing. He, Yan Wuzhi, had actually thought of giving Søren a chance. Now that he thought about it, it was really a great shame.
"Swish, swish, swish …" All the officials present voted with their feet and stood behind Yan Wuzhi!
In the huge hall, all 319 officials stood behind Yan Wuzhi, and there was not a single person behind Søren!
Yan Wuzhi's face didn't show any pride. Instead, it was filled with absolute indifference. "Marquis Søren, you will only be humiliating yourself by doing this!"
Søren looked at the empty space behind him. The dignified Governor was completely overthrown by the Chief Scribe. This was really self-deception.
He simply sat on the ground and said with a smile, "There is a joke in my hometown. There is a particularly incompetent person who can't find a way out. Thus, people scolded him, saying that he is so stupid that he can only become an official.
"Being an official can be difficult, but it can also be easy. Sometimes, you can catch a pig and put it in this position. Who knows, it might even do better than a human. At least it won't cause trouble."
As soon as Søren said this, all the officials present were incomparably angry. This was simply a slap in the face and a humiliation to their character.
Søren said, "Yan Wuzhi, you have 319 people behind you, and I have no one behind me. However, I want the number of people behind us to be the same. What do you think can be done? "
"A just cause enjoys abundant support, an unjust cause finds little support!" Yan Wuzhi sneered. "Marquis Søren, for the sake of the kingdom's dignity, don't continue to make a fool of yourself. From now on, you can continue to act like a tyrant in Tianshui City. You can continue to wear the hat of the Southeast Province's acting governor if you like, but don't interfere in matters outside of Tianshui City. This is good for both you and me. "
Søren said, "This method is to make the number of people behind us equal to zero. This way, we will be even, and I won't lose to you!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone present completely changed their expressions!
Then, Søren took out an hourglass and held it upside down. The sand inside continued to slide down, and after a quarter of an hour, it flowed out completely.
Søren stretched out his finger and pointed at the people in the crowd.
"Soldiers and generals, sesame sauce, if you have money, eat wine, if not, get lost … You, come out!"
The official who was pointed at by Søren trembled. His legs trembled, but he continued to stand in the same place.
The two warriors grabbed the fat white official like they were grabbing a chicken.
"What official position do you hold?" Søren asked.
"East Sea City's Inner Custodian!" The fat official said loudly.
"A high-ranking official ah …" Søren said, "Will you stand behind me?"
The fat official trembled, and for a while, he was speechless.
Without waiting for him to answer, Søren said, "Oh, if you don't stand, then kill!"
"Swoosh …" Zhuang Zhixuan raised the knife in her hand.
In the Southeast City, the fat official's head rolled down, and blood splattered everywhere!
Everything happened so suddenly that all the officials in the crowd forgot to exclaim. They stood in place as if they were struck by lightning.
Sauron ignored their reactions and continued to order his soldiers and recite the incantation.
Soon, the second unlucky person was pointed out.
"What official position do you hold? Oh, forget it, I won't ask. Are you willing to stand behind me? Forget it, one look at you, and I can tell that you are the kind of person who would rather die than submit, you definitely won't … "Søren said," Kill! "
"Swoosh …" Zhuang Zhixuan raised the knife in her hand, and another large head rolled down.
Blood splattered everywhere, and the headless body fell.
The head was filled with fear even before it died, and it died with everlasting regret!
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