Ultimately, this batch of sleighs was moved to the barracks.

Even though Lu Yunxue could proudly resist the fatigue and hunger that her body brought.

However, his personal guards could not hold out any longer.

The continuous rushing and fighting had exhausted their physical capabilities.

Now, looking at the pot full of meat porridge, they couldn't resist any longer.

Lu Yunxue said angrily.

"Where has your pride as my female guards gone? As the saying goes, a true man will not bow down for three pecks of rice! Look at what you are doing now! It's utterly shameful!"

Upon hearing this, one of the guards couldn't help but speak up.

"We've been on a long march for so long, if we don't eat and drink something soon, we're afraid we'll starve to death!"

"My lord, we understand that you are of noble birth and do not value this meat porridge, but you cannot block our path to survival!"

"Yes! That's right!"

A barrage of complaints followed, leaving Lu Yunxue somewhat at a loss!

The middle-aged man standing nearby couldn't help but express his disdain.

"We all earn our living with our own hands, what's shameful about that!"

Lu Yunxue's face instantly turned as black as the bottom of a pot, and her resentment towards Mu Zi'an intensified.

If he hadn't refused to meet with him, he wouldn't have lost face in front of the guards.

Half an hour later, Lu Yunxue and his guards sat on the ground drinking the hard-won meat porridge.

Everyone's faces showed a satisfied expression.

Only Lu Yunxue, who was holding the meat porridge, seemed somewhat dazed.

Lu Yunxue finally learned from others what Mu Zian had been doing during this period.

First, he led three thousand cavalrymen to a lone incursion and decisively defeated a rebel army of twenty thousand.

Then, they used a trick to open the gates of Anping County and took the city without bloodshed.

Slaying the tyrants as a warning to others, opening granaries and distributing porridge to reassure the people.

An imperial edict was issued to distribute land, allowing countless displaced people to return to production.

Not long ago, he decisively killed the county magistrate who had abandoned the city and fled, earning the praise of the people.

Each and every one of these events was completely beyond Lu Yunxue's expectations.

She never imagined that Mu Zian, whom she had always seen as a spoiled brat, would actually have the ability to govern the country and bring peace to the world.

In comparison, Pei Jianzhi, who was arrogant, reckless, and underestimated the enemy, was defeated and captured, seemed so useless and insignificant.

It is like the light of a firefly compared to the bright moon.

Lu Yunxue found that she seemed to be seeing through Mu Zi'an less and less.

It was as if she had never truly understood him, and this sense of unfamiliarity actually frightened her.

However, now that I'm in Anping County, I must meet with Mu Zian.

Lu Yunxue couldn't believe that Mu Zian could be so resolute towards her!

The next morning, Mu Zian washed up and went to the county government office.

However, the guards outside the door still blocked her way, giving her no chance to go in.

For three consecutive days, he couldn't even get into the county government office, let alone see Mu Zian.

On the morning of the fourth day, the once peaceful Anping County was awakened by a series of urgent bell tolls!

Countless bandits surged in from all directions like a flood.

Dust billows, banners flutter!

Upon receiving the news, Mu Zi'an immediately summoned all the officers and generals in the army.

Deploy the defenses immediately according to the pre-established plan.

After more than half a month of repairs, the entire Anping County is now like an iron turtle.

Anyone who comes along and takes a bite will break several of their teeth.

Mu Zian, dressed in a full suit of lion-shaped iron armor, walked out of the county government office with a serious expression.

Jia Xu followed closely behind Mu Zi'an.

The entire Anping County instantly became a place of extreme tension and paranoia.

Standing atop the city wall, Mu Zian gazed into the distance, where countless heads seemed to stretch as far as the eye could see.

Upon seeing this, Zhang Han, the commander of the Trapped Camp, frowned and said.

"They've come out in full force! Judging by their numbers, there must be at least 100,000 people. I never imagined that this mere band of rebels could muster so many people in such a short time."

Jia Xu laughed from the side.

"The more bandits there are, the more advantageous it is for us."

Upon hearing this, everyone present stared blankly at Jia Xu, at a loss for words.

Jia Xu pointed to the 100,000 rebels in front of him and said.

“The daily expenses of an army of 100,000 are astronomical, while these bandits have neither food and supplies nor logistical support. As long as we can hold them off, they will collapse on their own.”

Mu Zian leaned against the city wall in front of him and said with a smile.

"That being said, we must not only win this battle, but win it beautifully!"

Even when facing an army of 100,000, Mu Zian felt no fear whatsoever; in fact, he felt a surge of excitement.

Just then, an angry voice rang out.

"Why won't Mu Zi'an see me! How long are you going to keep throwing this tantrum?"

Everyone turned around and saw Lu Yunxue, her face full of anger, climbing the city wall.

Upon seeing this, Mu Zian frowned and said somewhat impatiently.

"We've severed all ties! Don't bother me!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yunxue became even angrier, and even felt somewhat aggrieved.

However, just as she was about to go up and have a proper argument with Mu Zi'an...

Among the bandits on the opposite side, a gaunt-looking bandit general rode forward on his horse.

"Listen up, soldiers in the city! If you surrender now, our commander might spare your lives! But if you delay even a second, we'll leave no one alive after we breach the city! Bring them up!"

"Bring it up! Hurry up!"

At the bandit's command, dozens of ragged men were driven out of the chaotic bandit formation with sticks.

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