Led by Ning Taisun, the army marched straight in and entered the city at sunset.
The people in the city were naturally terrified, and they all knelt down as soon as they entered the city. Qin Ze had no intention of disturbing the people, nor did he want to stay in Yuyuan City for long.
Therefore, he ordered Li Jing to lead his troops to the vicinity of the South Gate and station them there.
Ning Tai and Sun He had already prepared a banquet at the city lord's mansion to welcome Qin Ze.
At this moment, inside the military camp at the South Gate.
Ning Tai and Sun He bowed and entered the tent.
“Your Highness, you have traveled a long way and endured many hardships. We have prepared wine and food in our residence. Please come and let us welcome you with our hospitality,” Ning Tai said earnestly.
Inside the tent, Qin Ze sat in the main seat, while Dian Wei sat on a stool beside him, polishing his two iron halberds.
Upon hearing this, Qin Ze said calmly, "No need."
"My soldiers and I can stay here."
Upon hearing this, Ning Tai cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness has brought your own provisions, and I am indeed unable to entertain all the soldiers. However, since Your Highness entered Beiliang, your campaigns have been witnessed by all under heaven."
"Now that you are resting in Yuyuan City, how can I not express my gratitude and welcome Your Highness?"
Qin Ze raised an eyebrow, looking at Ning Tai's cautious appearance. How could he not know what Ning Tai was thinking?
Now that the army has entered Yuyuan City, not only Ning Taisun and his companion, but also the generals of the court will feel apprehensive and unable to eat or sleep.
Ning Tai's act of hosting a welcome dinner for himself was merely a way to show goodwill out of his own anxiety.
At this moment, seeing that Qin Ze remained unmoved, Ning Tai cautiously stepped forward and whispered:
"Your Highness, my youngest daughter is exceptionally beautiful and has a captivating voice. Wouldn't it be wonderful if she were to bathe and dress you, and then sing a 'Victory Song' at the banquet to comfort you after your arduous journey..."
Dian Wei, who had been listening intently, glared at Ning Tai before he could finish speaking and said:
"Hmm? What are you trying to do? Don't tell me you're thinking of establishing a kinship with our lord because he's young?"
Faced with such a blunt revelation, Ning Tai blushed to the roots of his ears and lowered his head in embarrassment.
Sun He, who was standing to the side, quickly turned his face away, pretending that he didn't exist.
Dian Wei continued speaking, turning to Qin Ze and saying:
"My lord, as the saying goes, it is a man's nature to be fond of wine and women. The wine is fine, but now that our great cause is not yet accomplished, we must not indulge in any lust."
"As the saying goes, lust is a knife hanging over one's head; one must be careful!"
Upon hearing this, Ning Tai, his face flushed with embarrassment, hurriedly waved his hands, saying, "No, no, no, General, you flatter me."
"I didn't think that far ahead. I just saw that Your Highness had had a long journey, so I prepared this banquet to welcome you and wash away the dust of your journey."
"My daughter admires Your Highness the most. She told me before that she wanted to meet someone as outstanding as Your Highness. That's why I mentioned it."
Qin Ze covered his face and shook his head.
Dian Wei raised an eyebrow and said seriously, "Well, your daughter probably wants to snag a rich husband!"
"You want to be a cheap father-in-law, don't you!"
Seeing Dian Wei's fierce appearance, Ning Tai was terrified, his body trembling like a leaf. He hurriedly knelt down and said in a trembling voice:
"No, no, how could I dare to have such a thought?"
"This humble official...this..."
Ning Tai was so frightened that he even started to stutter when he spoke.
Dian Wei, hands on his hips, continued, "Hmph, could it be that you're trying to create a haven of gentle pleasures to keep my lord occupied?"
"ah?"
Qin Ze waved his hand: "Alright, alright."
“I am merely passing through Yuyuan City. I will not touch you or the people in the city.”
"You don't need to be too alarmed. Just do your job well."
Upon hearing this, the two nodded quickly.
Qin Ze changed the subject and said in a deep voice:
"However, as you also know, every battle I wage is fought with the aim of annihilation."
"I'm about to leave Yuyuan City and continue south. If I find out that you're not doing your jobs properly, then... you'd better watch out."
Ning Tai hurriedly waved his hand: "How dare I! From now on, I will follow Your Highness's lead without hesitation, even at the cost of my life!"
Sun He also chimed in.
Qin Ze shook his head and said, "Serving the people is serving me, do you understand?"
The two exchanged a glance and nodded repeatedly.
Qin Ze hummed in agreement and said calmly:
"Tomorrow we will leave the city and continue south. Taizhong City is not far from here, and I need to get there as soon as possible."
"I can't sleep soundly without going to Nanjing."
"Go back, and don't forget what you said."
Sun and Ning immediately bowed and slowly retreated, but just as they reached the tent entrance, Ning Tai turned around and said:
"Your Highness, Lord Ma of Taizhong City is a close friend of mine."
"This humble official wishes to write a letter, and requests that Your Highness, after arriving in Taizhong City, first persuade him to surrender."
"It's always better to fight than to..." He seemed to realize he had overstepped his bounds and quickly stopped, a look of fear appearing on his face.
Qin Ze chuckled and nodded, saying "Okay".
Outside the tent, Sun He complained to Ning Tai in a low voice, "Our good intentions almost backfired, and the prince nearly thought we were up to something."
Ning Tai pretended not to hear, let out a long sigh, and said:
"Now it seems that compared to that blustering but cowardly young prince... no, Jin Jiande, Your Highness is indeed destined for great things."
"Great! Okay!"
Ning Tai chuckled softly, his steps becoming lighter.
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