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If the Tang Empire won, it would say to its opponents: "You damn well behave yourself in the future, or be careful that I wipe out your entire clan. Pay tribute obediently every year!"

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Chapter 159 Yue Fei's Eastward Advance

Furthermore, in a short period of time, the "Imperial Court" of Jiangning Prefecture issued a series of new policies, the most eye-catching of which was the "Imperial Court" opening up industries such as salt, iron, and coin minting to the private sector.

For a time, all the wealthy merchants and landowners in the south supported the new emperor of Jiangning Prefecture.

On December 5th, strong winds and heavy snow fell in many areas south of the Yangtze River.

In Jianchang County, Jiangnan West Road, Shi Wenxuan, the commander of the Jianchang Military Garrison, was sleeping in his mansion with the eighth widow he had taken that day. The bed had just finished creaking when a sound came from outside.

"Reporting to the Commander! In Jiangling Prefecture, Yue Fei's army has entered the territory of Duchang County and is only ten li away from our army!"

"Hey, don't go! I haven't had enough fun yet! It feels so warm and exciting down there, I want to do it all again!"

The emaciated middle-aged man pushed the young widow aside, then hesitated.

Oh dear, this is such a difficult decision.

"Ten more miles, how long will it take to get here?"

The people outside were slightly taken aback. How long had it been? They were already here! They were only ten miles away!

"This general asks how long it will take to get outside the city."

"We should be able to arrive this afternoon."

Upon hearing this, Shi Wenxuan exclaimed, "Damn, there's still time? Let's play with a few more without any rush!"

So the widows lining up inside the room joined in their fun, and the bed continued to creak.

"They're all handsome?"

"Get lost! Don't bother me until we reach the city walls!"

"Yes, yes, yes!"

In the afternoon, the messenger came again: "Commander! Commander! Yue Fei's army is at the city gates!"

Shi Wenxuan jumped up from the women and laughed loudly, "Well done! I'll go out and slaughter them all!"

He had just gotten up and put on his armor when his legs went weak and he almost fell to the ground.

The widows on the bed looked at him with smiles: "You're so handsome, hurry back! We're waiting for you, the bed's still warm!"

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