Steel Dynasty - Chapter 608

[Chapter 608 In Jinling City]

Shouzhou City was covered in flames and smoke amid rumbling artillery fire.

Just as Ye Qingyun said, Lu Fei sent Luo Hong to take on the task of attacking Shouzhou City this time.

In this war, the Luo brothers worked hard without complaint. Lu Fei saw all this, so in the final battle of Shouzhou, he was ready to give part of the credit to Luo Hong.

He did this partly out of respect for the Luo family in the Battle of Jizhou, but also because he was not greedy for credit. He knew that after returning this time, he would be rewarded according to his merits. When the time came, he would be able to take all the credit alone. .

And he knew Xiao Ming very well, and he believed that Xiao Ming would also want him to do this.

Shouzhou City is the last remaining city in Wei and the closest city to Yan. It has an important strategic location. As long as Shouzhou City is captured, Yan can be taken directly.

It is for this reason that the two men joined forces and launched an attack on Shouzhou City. The reason was for no other reason than that they were worried that King Yan would take the opportunity to seize Shouzhou City.

But what made them relieved was that King Yan did not launch an attack on Shouzhou City.

Under the combined attack of the two armies, the defenders of Shouzhou City quickly chose to surrender. On April 21, Shouzhou City was defeated, and all thirteen states in Wei were conquered.

In the blood-like sunset, Ye Qingyun and Lu Fei led the soldiers into Shouzhou City, with blood and glory shining with them.

Then, the news was passed to Qingzhou City.

After waiting for more than a month, Xiao Ming smiled sincerely after receiving the news. Now Wei was included in his fiefdom, and the war against Wei was finally over.

After getting the news, he immediately called Fiji over and discussed it. On the third day, the two of them went to Jinling City, which is known as the prosperous city of Great Yu and Chang’an. At the same time, they were accompanied by a group of officials who were about to take up positions in Jinling City. .

Because Wei was completely occupied, Xiao Ming did not take the sea detour, but directly arrived at Jinling City through the canal. At the same time, Ye Qingyun also received orders to rush to Jinling City.

Six days later, the ship carrying Xiao Ming and a group of officials docked at the Jinling City Pier.

After getting ashore, Xiao Ming smiled bitterly as he looked at the city wall being repaired at the south gate. Needless to say, this was the city wall that was directly blasted open by Ye Qingyun’s artillery.

Fiji and the officials followed closely behind Xiao Ming. They also pointed at the city wall and looked distressed.

After watching from a distance outside for a while, Xiao Ming and everyone entered Jinling City.

In fact, Xiao Ming has always longed for Jinling City. After all, Jinling City is also the ancient capital of six dynasties in contemporary times. The charm of the Qinhuai River is spread in poems and songs, which makes people fascinated.

Now that the land under his feet belongs to Jinling City, he is a little excited.

“Your Highness.”

Ye Qingyun was already waiting for them halfway. When he saw Xiao Ming and others coming, he immediately became a guide and led Xiao Ming towards Jinling City.

“I heard that Jinling City’s treasury is very impressive.” Xiao Ming asked with a smile.

Ye Qingyun suddenly beamed, and he said: “Yes, Your Highness, the general was really shocked when he opened the treasury this time. I didn’t expect that King Wei was so rich. The wealth of Wei is not a legend.”

Xiao Ming’s mouth curled up with a smile.

With a smile, he decided to come to Jinling City in person just after hearing about this huge treasury. Moreover, King Wei was also imprisoned here, so he had to deal with this imperial uncle.

After entering Jinling City, Xiao Ming looked around. Now Jinling City seemed to have returned to daily life. People were coming and going on the streets. If it weren’t for the broken city wall behind him, he would have doubted whether a war had occurred here.

Fiji was even more surprised than Xiao Ming. He said: “After the war, the city must have withered. Why is Jinling City still so prosperous?”

“Mr. Fei Ge, this is not surprising. This attack on Jinling City was a surprise attack. In Jinling City, The people did not have time to escape. Secondly, we attacked the city very quickly. The Wei army did not have time to destroy the treasury and buildings in the city. Secondly, we did not harass the people after entering the city. These days, the people are no longer afraid of us and gradually recovered. “Remember the past scenes,” Ye Qingyun explained to Fiji.

Fiji and a group of officials once again looked at Dengzhou’s military discipline with admiration. If this were the army of the Great Chongqing Kingdom, they would surely have looted after entering the city, so how could they have done nothing wrong?

“With such a powerful force, why can’t we stabilize the country and drive away the barbarians?” an official praised.

When other officials heard this, they all agreed. They thought that the battle for Wei would last for three years, but they didn’t expect that it would be over in less than a year.

While talking along the way, Ye Qingyun brought Xiao Ming to Prince Wei’s Mansion.

“Your Highness, the plaque on this palace has been removed and replaced with the words “Royal House”. The rooms here have also been cleaned. Your Highness can rest here tonight.” Ye Qingyun pointed at the Palace of Prince Wei and said to Xiao Ming.

Xiao Ming looked at the Palace of Wei. In front of the palace were two two-meter-tall unicorn auspicious beasts. The two golden beast rings on the red lacquer door revealed a hint of ferocity and solemnity.

Looking inward from the main entrance, there is a white jade stone road that is similar to the magnificent main hall of the palace. The white jade stone road bifurcates next to the main hall. It seems that there are huge buildings behind the main hall.

“This Prince Wei’s Mansion is really impressive!” Xiao Ming smiled.

Fiji said: “No, compared to this place, His Highness’s palace is much stingy. Your Highness, now that Wei has been decided, should we also consider the capital and the palace?”

Xiao Ming frowned after hearing this. The previous official once petitioned Xiao Ming to build a new capital and build a palace.

Xiao Ming refused this matter face to face, and even severely criticized the official. He knew that the official was trying to flatter him, but he didn’t want to commit suicide and waste money and food.

Now that Fiji brought this matter up again, he couldn’t help but feel a little angry and said: “Mr. Feige, why are you just joining in the fun?”

Fiji smiled and said to Xiao Ming: “Your Highness, look at the prosperity of Jinling City and the grandeur of the Wei Palace. In my opinion, Jinling City is suitable as a new capital.”

“Really?” Xiao Ming rolled his eyes, looked at Fiji and said, “I think it’s inappropriate.”

“Why?” Fiji was puzzled.

Xiao Ming said: “Jinling City is indeed prosperous, but it is a wealthy and gentle town. I am afraid that it will bury the heroic ambitions. In my opinion, it is better to choose Youzhou than Jinling City.”

“Youzhou!” Fiji was shocked. “Your Highness is kidding. Youzhou is now a barren land. How can it be a suitable new capital?”

“The emperor guards the gate of the country, and the king dies in the country. Outside the city of Youzhou is the land of the barbarians. There, you will always remember the threat of the barbarians. Right in front of you, I will save you from being intoxicated by the fireworks of the Qinhuai River.” Xiao Ming sneered.

He said this just to scare Fiji and others. Now is not the time to move the capital. At least, he will not consider it until Youzhou has restored its prosperity.

(End of chapter)