Chapter 581 Now That You Are Here
Oh shit!
Lord Lu showed an expression of disbelief on his face. Could it be that the person in front of him was the Duke of Yun? !
Seeing that her son was dumbfounded and no longer as calm and steady as before, Mrs. Lu thought to herself that she had to rely on herself to run the family.
"Duke Yun, this is my disappointing son, Lu Zhuqing. He must have been so happy to see you that he was unable to react for a moment."
Gu Nanxi laughed heartily and said, "It was my fault as a guest that I came directly to your house without handing in a visiting card."
Madam Lu smiled with her eyes curved: "What are you talking about? You coming to our house is giving us a huge honor!"
At this time, Lumei and Runniang came over with trays and put dishes on the table: "Master, come and try the braised pork made by Runniang! I think the taste is not worse than that of Daxiangguo Temple."
Runniang couldn't suppress the corners of her mouth that were curled up, and pretended to be reserved and said, "It's just a little skill, I hope Duke Yun won't despise it."
Gu Nanxi took a sip and praised it highly: "It melts in your mouth, rich but not greasy, it is the most delicious food ever!"
Being praised by Gu Nanxi, Runniang wanted to jump up and spin around on the spot, but she was afraid of ruining her image in Gu Nanxi's heart, so she could only purse her lips and sit next to Madam Lu.
Lord Lu glanced at his family blankly and sighed in his heart. Originally, his wife and mother had sided with Duke Yun, and Duke Yun's personal visit this time made the whole family fall in love with him!
Lord Lu walked over resignedly and bowed to Gu Nanxi: "Your humble servant greets Duke Yun."
Gu Nanxi gestured for Lord Lu to sit down: "No need to be polite. I heard from Changtian that Lord Lu wanted to see me, so I came here uninvited."
Lord Lu covered his face with his sleeves and said ashamedly, "Duke Yun, what you said really humiliates me! I just said it casually, I didn't dare to think that you would really come."
Gu Nanxi said frankly: "I believe you are clear about my purpose. Xin'an County is related to the future situation of our court. Lord Lu, please feel free to speak out if you have any concerns."
Lord Lu had many concerns, but he didn't dare to say: "How many people did Duke Yun bring this time?"
"One thousand five hundred. Thirty will come with me to your house, and the rest will be scattered throughout the city."
Lord Lu sweatdropped and asked, "What are you planning?"
Gu Nanxi nodded: "It's just as you thought. If soft tactics don't work, then use hard tactics. Wherever I go, the front line must be pushed there. There is no possibility of me retreating."
Lord Lu's eyes went dark. Duke Yun had killed people like crazy, and she said such cruel words in such a calm tone, it was obvious that she was serious!
Gu Nanxi first suppressed Lord Lu with his momentum, and then gave him a carrot.
"I am very generous to like-minded partners. I respect the choices made by the magistrates of Pingyang County and Xingye County. Similarly, I hope that Lord Lu can make the right choice for the sake of the people of Xin'an County and his family."
Old Madam Lu was extremely anxious. She kept stepping on Lord Lu's feet under the table and glaring at him.
Seeing that her son remained silent, Madam Lu lost her temper and said, "What are you still hesitating about? Duke Yun is here, how sincere he is!"
Yu Su couldn't help but interrupt: "I have just confirmed with Duke Yun that under the rule of Duke Yun, no matter if you are a man or a woman, or if you have a disability, as long as you have real ability, you can become an official!"
Yu Su pleaded, "Dad, in Yunzhou, after a divorce, a woman can set up a female household and join the army! I don't want to marry into another family and be bullied by my mother-in-law!"
Lu Lang also limped out: "Dad!"
Lord Lu looked at his wife, daughter, and son, and the balance in his heart gradually tilted: "But, Duke Yun, do you have confidence?"
Gu Nanxi smiled and said confidently: "I am confident. You have to see if the emperor has confidence. If he is confident, why didn't he dare to send a single soldier after I occupied Shuozhou? If he is confident, why did he only dare to mobilize troops secretly after he surrendered to me in Pingyang County?"
"My confidence is earned through my sword and gun, and the bloody battles of my Yunzhou soldiers!"
"I have always believed in one thing: Dignity lies only on the edge of the sword, and truth lies only within the range of the target!"
"I dare to bring 1,500 soldiers to Xin'an County. Do you dare to lead the army in person?"
Such a domineering speech made Lord Lu tremble all over and his blood boil.
Either die or surrender.
Lord Lu will definitely choose to surrender!
"This humble official will follow the orders of Duke Yun!"
After Gu Nanxi dealt with Magistrate Lu, he inquired about the situation and learned that the person sent by the government this time was Wang Shoujie from Jinghu North Road.
Wang Shoujie led 50,000 naval forces and arrived at Guangde Prefecture on a tower ship.
In order to ensure smooth navigation, Wang Shoujie sent a military counselor to Xin'an County, intending to build defensive fortifications in Xin'an County after dredging the river.
The military counselor led a total of about one hundred soldiers and stationed them in the camp in the western suburbs of Xin'an County.
Without saying a word, Gu Nanxi took his men to the western suburbs camp overnight to wipe out the roots!
The military counselor who was still drinking and eating meat in the camp saw a group of heavenly soldiers and generals suddenly break into the camp in the blink of an eye.
They moved silently, without any shouting or calling for war, but were like demons walking in the night, striking ruthlessly and accurately.
Many sailors were stabbed in the neck by scimitars before they could even react.
They fell to the ground with their eyes open, staring blankly at the moonlight, blood gushing out from their necks.
The military counselor felt his scalp tingle and shouted shrilly: "Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"
When he took out his sword, rushed out of the tent and looked around, he found himself surrounded by the group of demons!
In a moment, all one hundred sailors were killed by one sword!
They didn't even have a chance to struggle or resist, they were just killed!
The army counselor's teeth were chattering. He was in unprecedented panic, and his mind went blank. "You, who are you?"
Whoosh!
Torches suddenly lit up all around, and the attackers all made way for a gap, through which a girl in leather armor walked.
She had a long sword on her waist and was playing with an unknown weapon in her hand. Her eyes were cold and she said, "I am the one you are waiting for."
The military counselor widened his eyes in disbelief: "Are you Duke Yun?!"
He swallowed and knew he was in danger!
"Duke Yun, this is Hezhong County. You led your troops across the border and harmed officials of the imperial court. Are you planning a rebellion?!"
Gu Nanxi said fearlessly: "How come you, a military counselor from Jinghu North Road, come to Hezhong County? I think you have ulterior motives! I am only trying to eliminate the traitors."
"Don't slander us, we are here because we were summoned!"
"Oh? Where is the summons? Take it out and let me have a look."
It was a secret summons, so it was naturally with Wang Shoujie. How could the military counselor get it out?
"County Magistrate Lu can testify."
Gu Nanxi smiled: "What a coincidence, it was Magistrate Lu who sent someone to ask me for help."
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