The two maidservants bowed and followed him into the room to serve him.
Shang Chaozong looked up to the sky and let out a long sigh. His expression was complicated.
When he opened his mouth, he did not know what to say. It had been a long time since he spoke to Feng Ruonan. He suddenly felt uncomfortable.
The reason why he changed his attitude was naturally related to Meng Shan Ming's persuasion.
After Meng Shan Ming's reminder, he realized that he had misunderstood Niu Youdao.
He realized that he did not move because he did not care about Yan's survival. It was because it was not time yet. Now that everything was ready, all that was left was for the Southern Province army to move out!
He realized that the stern reprimand and 'those who move recklessly will die' was not because he was being unreasonable, but because he was trying to control his impulsiveness.
He realized that the reason why he intercepted the military rations was not to preserve their strength, but to prevent the rations from being wasted. He wanted the rations that Yan borrowed to be used to their fullest potential. At the same time, he wanted to lighten the burden on the citizens of Southern Province.
Not only did he drag down the rebel army, but he also forced the imperial court to grant him military power.
All of this was said in a roundabout way, let alone done in a roundabout way. It was clear how much effort Daoye had put into this. It was truly for Shang Chaozong, for his Southern Province, and for Yan.
He was deeply ashamed of his previous misunderstanding. He realized that he was indeed gauging the heart of a gentleman with his own mean measure. He was truly ashamed!
Thus, after Meng Shan Ming explained the reason and conveyed Niu Youdao's words to Feng Ruonan, Shang Chaozong could not find any reason to refuse. He also did not have the courage to refuse.
From beginning to end, everything had proven that Niu Youdao was right. Was there a need to doubt Niu Youdao's decision?
Meng Shan Ming turned to look at the sighing Fan Xian, then at the tightly shut door. His lips curled into a faint smile with an emotional expression.
Previously, Niu Youdao stood by Feng Ruonan's side. He did it in a subtle manner, obviously not wanting the Prince to think that he was rudely interfering with the Prince's family matters.
He thought that the past was over. Who would have thought that he had been waiting for the right opportunity.
This decisive and unmistakable intervention made him sigh. This sense of propriety and timing was truly perfect!
He was completely convinced. He also found it hard to believe that such a young man could handle things so well. He really couldn't believe that such a young man could do such a thing. Many things needed experience!
He could not help but sigh in his heart. There were indeed geniuses in this world!
He thought of his old acquaintance, Dongguo Haoran, who liked to carry an amiable smile on his face. He never expected that Dongguo Haoran would actually leave such a closed door disciple behind …
A few people came out from the room. and Shang Shu Qing happily accompanied a female general in armor.
Meng Shan Ming stroked his beard and nodded.
Feng Ruonan, who was wearing armor, walked in front of the two of them. She seemed to be a little uncomfortable. She was wearing her usual attire, and looked a little bashful.
Shang Chaozong sized her up and noticed that Feng Ruonan had lost a lot of weight. Her armor was no longer as tight as before. It was a little loose, and her belt was tightened to shrink her waist.
He also noticed that Feng Ruonan, who had changed into her armor, had a different look in her eyes. Although she was bashful, she was full of spirit. An indescribable energy had returned to her body.
"I'm done." Feng Ruonan replied awkwardly.
Actually, it didn't even take an hour.
"Let's go!" Shang Chaozong pushed Meng Shan Ming and turned around … …
Outside the Provincial Governor's Mansion, a group of people had already gathered. Other than the occasional neighing of horses, everyone was standing in silence.
A group of people came out from the mansion. At the front was Shang Chaozong and Feng Ruonan. One man and one woman walked out side by side.
Princess? The group of generals standing outside couldn't help but exchange glances with one another.
Shang Chaozong got on his horse. Feng Ruonan did the same. The couple attracted everyone's attention.
Meng Shan Ming was also placed on a specially made saddle.
He couldn't sit on a normal saddle. His legs were crippled, and he couldn't control the horse. There was a small fence around the saddle.
Meng Shan Ming didn't want to sit on a wheelchair when the army set off, at least not now.
There was a carriage prepared for him, but he didn't need it now. He could think about it on the way. Now was the time to raise the morale of the people and the army.
Great Zen Mountain Sect Leader Huang Lie and a group of cultivators also got on their horses and followed.
Shang Chaozong waved his hand and the flags opened up a path. There was a huge 'Shang' word embroidered on one of the flags.
The army moved like a long dragon, and the crisp sound of horse hooves could be heard along the way.
They passed by the heavily guarded streets, and the commoners were all crowded around. They were all whispering and discussing.
Many people were curious. This time, the army didn't collect food or recruit soldiers.
The people of the Southern State were lucky in the Yan Kingdom's rebellion. From the beginning to the end, it was as if they had nothing to do with it. They only talked about the war in the teahouses and taverns, and the streets and alleys. Farming and business went on as usual, without any interference.
Gamiao Shui, who was wearing a black cloak, led several eunuchs. He rode on a horse in the army and looked around coldly.
Since he came here, he naturally paid close attention to Nanzhou's actions. The news that Nanzhou gave him made his heart heavy.
There was no ruckus about collecting food, and there were no people chasing people everywhere to capture strong men. The commoners weren't harassed at all. They lived and worked in peace. In this chaotic world, it was like a paradise.
Compared to what he had seen and heard in the capital and on the way, he had prevented many families from being torn apart.
Gamiao Shui sighed in his heart.
There was some disharmony in front of him. There were wives and children crying on the side of the road as they watched their loved ones leave in the army.
This was war. People would die. They didn't know if their families would be able to come back alive.
"Don't worry, nothing will happen. Look, even wangfei is with us. If there really was danger, why would wangfei, a woman, go to the battlefield?"
There were people in the crowd who comforted them at the right time to prevent the sorrow from infecting them and creating a chaotic situation. They were people that Lan Ruoting had arranged beforehand.
Feng Ruonan sat upright on the back of her horse. Her eyes were bright. She had found that long-lost feeling again. She couldn't resist occasionally glancing at Shang Chaozong beside her.
The army left the city. Outside the city were countless riders, a part of Ying Yang and Wu Lie Graud's army.
Once the people left the city, the people inside and outside the city met up. The army began to gallop. They were all riders. They left behind a cloud of dust outside the city. They didn't bring any supplies.
The rations, fodder, and other things had immediately set off when the court's edict arrived. Meng Shanming planned before moving. Everything was done in an orderly fashion.
Most of the rations that Nanzhou had held back had been sent to Dingzhou in advance.
The people on the border of Nanzhou had already gathered toward Dingzhou in batches, preparing to meet up with the riders that had rushed over here.
On top of the city walls, Shang Shuqing and Lan Ruoting watched the army leave.
En route, Shang Chaozong gave the first order to quell the rebellion.
He ordered the warhorses that the Qi Kingdom had lent to Yan that had yet to be delivered to the various feudal vassals to stop delivery and wait for the people on this side to receive them.
At the same time, he ordered the prefectures along the way to gather a certain number of warhorses and prepare rations for the army on the way, waiting for the transfer.
Once this military order was issued, the prefectures along the way immediately cursed.
When the various feudal vassals received the news, they also cursed. Why were they intercepting our things? Was it a habit for Nanzhou to intercept other people's things?
But there was nothing they could do. He was now the general to quell the rebellion. The first order was not to be ignored. The second was that he only wanted those that hadn't been delivered. If he stopped those that hadn't been delivered, there was nothing he could do.
In order for Nanzhou to successfully send out their troops, the three major sects behind the feudal vassals also tried to comfort them.
In order for Nanzhou to successfully send out their troops, the court was also urging the prefectures to cooperate. They didn't want other people to take the opportunity to find fault and shrink back.
As soon as the troops of Nanzhou left Nanzhou and entered Dingzhou, the matter was confirmed. The court of Yan finally publicly announced it to the world.
Yanjing was suddenly in an uproar. A glimmer of hope seemed to emerge in the anxious people.
"What's all the noise outside?"
In an alley, a young man covered in patched and tattered clothes carried a bamboo basket into his house. An old man with a walking stick, also covered in patched clothes, asked.
The young man said excitedly, "Grandfather, the court has appointed the Nanzhou Provincial Governor, Prince Yongping, as the general to quell the rebellion. Nanzhou has sent out their troops. Everyone says that there may be hope to quell the rebellion!"
The old man slowly asked with his hunched body, "Is it the son of that King Ning?"
The young man nodded, "Yes, it's him!"
The old man leaned against the door frame and slowly sat on the threshold. He sighed with emotion, "King Ning. When King Ning was still around, there were no rebels. King Ning swept them all away. There was no need to always fight for food. Everyone's life was much better. It's a pity that they died a little early. King Ning's son has come out of retirement. It seems that there is indeed some hope. "
The common people didn't know the truth. Perhaps even Shang Chaozong himself didn't expect that just with the title of 'King Ning's son', he would bring a glimmer of hope and longing to the people of Yan City. They all hoped that he wouldn't bring disgrace to King Ning's name.
In reality, most people didn't care much about King Ning's life or death. After all, King Ning had long gone. What they cared about was the life in front of them. When would these days of frequent apportionment come to an end? The rich were also worried that once Yan City was defeated, they wouldn't be able to keep their family business.
This was actually the human heart. What King Ning and Shang Jianbo had left for his son was the human heart.
…
Inside the royal study, Tian Yu didn't dare raise her head. She only dared to quietly examine Shang Jianxiong's expression.
Holding the daily report from the Intelligence Bureau on the movements in Jing, Shang Jianxiong's expression was very ugly. His chest rose and fell rapidly.
The report was full of the people's excited remarks about Shang Chaozong sending out troops and all kinds of nostalgia for King Ning.
Crash! Shang Jianxiong tore the report into pieces and panted, "Wicked people! A group of wicked people! "His face was green with anger. His eyes seemed to be spitting fire.
…
"More than 40,000 carriages of military provisions have all been sent out of Nanzhou. They weren't detained. They were all offered for use in battle. Dingzhou has been counted and even replenished. There are 50,000 carriages of military provisions! "
Gong Lince, who had read the report in his hand, turned his head to speak to Long Xiu and Meng Xuan.
The other two also turned their hands to look at the report. They were a little surprised. The military provisions that were intercepted by the court were not swallowed at all.
Meng Xuan asked curiously, "Did we really misunderstand him before?"
Gong Lince laughed coldly, "What misunderstanding? The supply carriages were broken all the way. Could it be fake? "
Long Xiu pondered for a while and said with some relief, "No matter what, he still understands the big picture. I hope he can successfully quell the rebellion!" There was a hint of a low hum at the end. His gaze glanced at Yi Shu outside the door.
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