Late at night, dark clouds covered the moonlight, and a heavy rain was about to come.
Outside Xi Hua City, the tired Dayan soldiers had all fallen asleep, and only a few patrolling teams were walking around the camp.
Suddenly, the sound of arrows piercing through the air could be heard. Before the patrolling soldiers could react, they were shot in the neck and fell down before they could even make a sound.
In the dark, hundreds of strong men with steel swords rushed into the Dayan camp quickly like black leopards. They took advantage of the fact that the soldiers were sleeping and killed them.
The long battle made the soldiers extremely tired. It was not easy for them to defeat the enemy so that they could sleep peacefully. Who would have thought that this was done by the Tiger Army on purpose?
Many people were beheaded in their sleep. It was not until the Tiger Army killed nearly a hundred people that one of the soldiers woke up and realized that something was wrong. When he opened his eyes, he saw the group of enemies with bloody swords.
"Ah —"
"Someone is attacking the camp!"
"Oh my god! General Wang was killed! "
…
The Dayan camp was in chaos. The sound of killing was endless. In an instant, flames were everywhere, and screams were heard …
The battle lasted until dawn. In the drizzle, Pang Xiao led 100,000 Tiger Army to enter Xi Hua City. They quickly took over the government office and the granary, took over the defense of the city, and locked up the important surviving officials and their families in the prison. They arranged for a large number of soldiers to guard the prison, and arranged for the captives to be sent to the prisoner camp.
At the same time, Pang Xiao issued a few military orders.
"The Tiger Army is not allowed to rob people's property, rape women, or trample on the fertile land in Xi Hua City. If there are daily necessities, you can trade, but you can't go back on your word. Once you are found to have violated the military order, you will be punished with 100 sticks." He pointed at the two men who were kneeling in the tent and said, "These two men raped women. Take them out and punish them according to military law as a warning to others!"
"Yes!"
Someone immediately obeyed the order and dragged the two disheveled men away. Soon, the sound of sticks hitting flesh could be heard from outside the tent.
Zheng Pei frowned and said disapprovingly, "Wang Ye, by punishing the soldiers like this, I'm afraid our brothers will be bitterly disappointed. They followed you and fought a bloody battle. It was just a small matter. Why did you have to be like this? A hundred strokes from the military rod will kill him! "
Pang Xiao's black armor was stained with blood, and there were brown spots of blood splattered on his handsome face. His long eyebrows were slanted, and his phoenix eyes were slightly narrowed. At this moment, he was surrounded by a fierce murderous aura, as if he was a demon that had walked out of hell. He was even more dignified than usual.
Zheng Pei lowered his head. The other generals and captains of the Tiger Army in the tent also became solemn.
"Then, does Mr. Zheng have Your Majesty's secret decree?" Pang Xiao said with a smile.
But in Zheng Pei's ears, these words were like slaps to his face.
He was Pang Zhongzheng's aide and Pang Xiao's trusted aide. That was why he was able to gain a foothold in the Tiger Army as a strategist.
Zheng Pei knew the Tiger Army's admiration and trust for Pang Xiao. It could be said that even if Your Majesty didn't give him a commander's seal, Pang Xiao would be a living commander's seal. His words were more effective than a real commander's seal.
If these people knew what he had done, it would reduce his prestige. Even if there was nothing wrong with being close to Your Majesty, he was still a traitor emotionally.
The Emperor was suspicious. Even if he spoke the truth, the Emperor might not fully believe him.
Although Pang Xiao was intelligent and cunning, he had a benevolent heart. As long as he performed well, he would definitely be protected.
As such, Zheng Pei's attitude was completely different from before. He quickly cupped his hands and said, "Wang Ye must be joking. Your Majesty wouldn't have a secret decree. This old man is only worried about Wang Ye and is only saying this for Wang Ye's sake. After all, the Tiger Army is filled with Wang Ye's direct subordinates. "
Pang Xiao paced back and forth in the tent, the horsewhip in his hand creating a loud and clear sound.
"In this battle, we are going to fight to the death with Dayan. Your Majesty is determined to conquer Dayan. When we conquer Dayan in the future, don't tell me you want all the cities to die and all the wastelands to be destroyed? "
Zheng Pei, Huzi, and the other soldiers in the tent all looked at Pang Xiao.
Pang Xiao stood at the head of the tent and held the hilt of his sword as he said, "This King has made this decision in order to prepare Your Majesty to rule Dayan in the future. The Yan Emperor is muddle-headed, and the people have been living under oppression and hunger for many years. Coupled with the years of war, they will need someone to end this chaotic world. If our people are worse than their Dayan people, what do you think the people will do? "
"Wang Ye is wise."
Everyone understood and cupped their hands in admiration.
Pang Xiao nodded and said, "Everyone has worked hard today. You can all go and rest."
"Yes."
The generals bowed and left. Soon, only Pang Xiao and Huzi were left in the tent.
Huzi smiled and came up to help Pang Xiao take off his armor. "Wang Ye, I just ordered people to prepare hot water. You should quickly take a bath."
"En. Is there any news from the capital? " Pang Xiao asked as he nimbly took off his blood-stained battle robe, revealing his well-dressed upper body. He wore black silk pants and walked behind the screen. Immediately, there was the sound of water.
Huzi rolled up his sleeves and helped Pang Xiao wash his hair and wipe his back.
"There has been no news from Ji Yun for a while. Our Spies just sent news. Wang Ye was busy fighting, so I did not say anything. "
Pang Xiao spread his arms and rested them on the edge of the wooden tub. He closed his eyes and said, "There is no news from Ji Yun. This means that the Family Qin situation is very tense. With Old Dog Yuchi's temper, he might take his anger out on the Family Qin as soon as he learns that we have started fighting here. Grand Tutor Qin might not be able to keep his position, and his life might even be in danger. On the other hand, the Cao family … "
Pang Xiao paused for a moment before continuing, "Old Dog Yuchi might not be able to do anything. He even wants to use the Tatan, which has no connection to him. The Cao family will definitely be revived."
Huzi took a handkerchief and wiped Pang Xiao's back. He said with admiration, "Master really knows things like a god. The Spies' reply is just as you analyzed. The Cao family will be revived, and he will be made the Crown Prince's Grand Tutor again. Lord Qin will be stripped of all his positions, but he will keep his title and be thrown into the Ministry of Justice's prison. We sneak attacked the right sentry of their Fifth Army Camp, scaring the commoners into running into the city. The dog emperor is still unwilling to give money to support them."
At this point, Huzi said with some apprehension, "And Fourth Young Miss, that, that …"
"If you have something to say, just say it. Why are you acting like a woman?"
Huzi secretly rolled his eyes and thought to himself, "Don't be angry if I say it."
Then he told Pang Xiao everything about how Qin Yining sold the treasures in Ning Garden and how to settle the refugees.
Pang Xiao was silent.
Huzi silently continued to wipe Pang Xiao's back, not daring to say a word. He secretly guessed that Wang Ye was about to explode in anger.
Who knew that after a moment, Pang Xiao would burst out laughing.
Aiyo, could it be that his highness has become muddle-headed from anger?
Pang Xiao said, "Sister Yi is so good at spending money. It seems that This King has to think of a way to save more money for his wife. Otherwise, when he marries her, what will he do if he doesn't have enough money?"
Huzi …
"Tomorrow, give the order to capture all the corrupt officials in Xihua City, as well as the heartless local tycoons who have been labeled by the people as' Skinless', 'King of Hell', 'Mancang', and so on, as well as the dangerous people who resist particularly fiercely. Take them outside and behead them in public. Their property will all be used as the army's pay. Then, find a way to exaggerate the news and spread it to the capital of Dayan. "
Huzi was stunned. "Wang Ye, didn't you just say that you want the people of the Yan dynasty to think that Da Zhou is benevolent?"
"This King has his reasons. Just do as he says."
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