"Boss, this really is a good thing!" Qi Lei excitedly carried his specially made weapon and grinned as he walked over to Luo Xi.
Just as Luo Xi was about to say that, the merchant's boss opened his mouth wide: Is it... that big boss?
"This humble servant greets the Great Boss!" He knelt down with a "plop," looking at Luo Xi excitedly.
The others over there also stared wide-eyed. This... this really is the boss?
"We, the common people, greet the chief." They all knelt on the ground in a rush, and soon Luo Xi was surrounded by kneeling people, their eyes still shining.
"Get up, all of you." She walked over, raised her eyebrows, and said, "From today onwards, no one will be blocking this place anymore. You... can go wherever you want!"
There was a moment of silence, then a burst of cheers erupted: "Great! Boss is awesome!"
One by one, they packed their belongings, walked up to Luo Xi, bowed respectfully, and then rushed off towards Nanyue County.
After being stuck here for so long, they can finally go home.
After everyone else had left, the merchant and his assistant came over and bowed to Luo Xi again: "Thank you, Boss. If you hadn't arrived in time, we probably would have..."
Luo Xi waved her hand: "Alright, take your things and leave."
The boss intended to leave some silk for Rosie, but she didn't take a single piece. Instead, she had the soldiers help them load their belongings onto the carriage and then let them go.
After everyone had left, Qi Lei said anxiously, "Boss, hurry! Before they can react, let's attack the city! Otherwise, we'll fall behind the general and the others."
That's right. They've split into two groups. Le Zhengfeiyuan and Luo Xi are each leading a team to launch an attack on the sky, while Qi Lei and Yin Li are following Luo Xi. Their first task is to take care of the people blocking their doorstep.
Now is the time to conquer and seize territory.
"Let's go!" Rose leaped onto the horse's back.
When they arrived at the city gate, the Tianqi soldiers were dumbfounded. Wasn't that female thief, Luo Xi, trapped in Nanyue County by the Left Prime Minister and unable to move?
Where did these people come from?
Their military bearing is so neat, and their weapons are so sophisticated; they look almost the same as them. This is dangerous.
"Enemy attack!"
The guards shouted, and chaos erupted at the gate. The other soldiers panicked and tried to close the gate, but it was too late. Luo Xi had already led his men and charged over.
She wielded her broadsword with a whooshing sound, and soldiers fell in rows wherever she went. Seeing this, those behind her were even more excited, and their weapons continued to reap the lives of the enemy without stopping.
In just half an hour, the city gate was already under the control of Luo Xi and his men.
"Let's go, into the city." Luo Xi left a group of men to guard the city gate and then charged in.
By the time Xiao He of the Left Prime Minister's Office received the news, Luo Xi and Yue Zheng Feiyuan had already each captured a prefecture.
Xiao He thought he had misheard: "What? Why so fast? Didn't those good-for-nothings put up any resistance?"
"They resisted." The messenger smiled bitterly, "But their newly forged weapons are just too sharp. Our weapons were cut in half in less than a round against them."
"So, the mission to assassinate Chu Zhe failed, right?" Xiao He asked through gritted teeth.
"Yes!" The messenger's face grew even more bitter: "Sir, that Chu Zhe is just a cunning man who pretends to be weak while actually being strong. Don't let his refined appearance and thin build fool you; he's incredibly skilled in martial arts. In my opinion, he's probably on par with Jiu Xian from the Red Chamber."
The study fell silent for a moment. After a while, Xiao He waved his hand weakly at the messenger: "Go down and keep a close eye on them. Report to me immediately if anything happens."
After everyone left, Xiao He could no longer sit still. He changed into hanbok and rushed towards the palace.
The emperor, who had been playing until late last night, had just gotten up and hadn't even attended the morning court session. When he heard Xiao He mention this news, his expression changed.
"Summon all court officials immediately for a meeting," he said in a calm voice.
When the court officials heard the news, they were no less shocked than the emperor. Was that female bandit really that powerful?
No wonder the Right Chancellor's faction abandoned the court and went to her.
Immediately, everyone in the hall had different thoughts.
Should we... go over there too?
Xiao He, a veteran of two dynasties, could tell what they were thinking at a glance. He didn't say anything, but just stared straight at everyone present.
The courtiers: "...??"
That's going too far. You've offended someone so badly, and now you're not allowing them to find another way out?
But no one dared to say it; they all lowered their heads.
The emperor, seated on the highest dragon throne, took in everyone's expressions. A hint of sadness and a touch of mockery flashed in his eyes, and he stood up again shortly after sitting down.
"Left Prime Minister, you handle this matter yourself. Remember, don't touch the Heavenly God Sect's army." With that, he left the hall without looking back.
Xiao He: "???!!"
The veins on his forehead were throbbing incessantly.
In the end, Xiao He had no choice but to send troops from other places to temporarily hold off the enemy, hoping to launch a full-scale attack on the female bandit Luo Xi after the Heavenly God Sect was defeated.
As for the other court officials, they were just there to make up the numbers. Ever since the Right Chancellor Si Yu left with his men, the court had long become a one-man show, and no one else had a say. Whatever Xiao He said was law.
However, this small force was no match for Luo Xi and the young general Yue Zheng Fei Yuan. Moreover, they had sharp weapons, a steady supply of provisions, and the people of the world had long been disillusioned with the court.
No matter where Roxi's army fought, civilians secretly helped them. The battle was fought quickly with few casualties, and they captured another county in no time.
This made Xiao He so angry that his liver and head ached.
"Go, go tell Yuwen Hao to speed up the end of the war over there, otherwise, Tianqi will really be taken over by that woman Luo Xi." He said this to the guards in the mansion.
Upon receiving the order, General Yuwen Hao dared not delay and quickly accelerated the attack on the Heavenly God Sect.
Now things are really messed up. The Celestial God Cult, which was already running out of ammunition and food, is teetering on the brink of collapse under the relentless attacks of the Apocalypse Army day and night.
Moreover, they were originally bandits, lacking not only good weapons and armor, but also supplies obtained through plunder. Now, surrounded and attacked by the imperial court, these supplies are gradually running out.
In the end, it's unclear who suggested it to Su Tang.
"I heard that Chief Luo of Nanyue has a full granary and recently even made some high-quality weapons and salt. Why don't we go and buy some from them?"
purchase?
Su Tang felt a pang of heartache at the thought of the meager amount of silver left in the warehouse, but considering that he might lose his life if the army was defeated, he had no choice but to agree.
"Alright, pass on my order: have Protector Meng take the money there, and be quick."
Otherwise, it would be ridiculous if they all finished playing before the goods even arrived.
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