Several major leaders came with great enthusiasm to demand punishment, but in the end they returned empty-handed.
At this time, the news that Xihe had been planning for several years and intended to rebel like Luo Cheng spread, causing an uproar in the martial arts world.
How dare she defy the imperial court with her tiny Piaomiao Sect? Was she crazy? Some women admired her deeply. But the imperial court felt deeply humiliated.
A woman actually joined the rebel army in rebellion and simply did not take the imperial court seriously!
The emperor ordered the nearby troops to attack Piaomiao Gate and teach her a severe lesson.
He also issued an order: All prisoners from Piaomiao Sect should be used as military prostitutes to serve as a warning to others.
Xihe was well prepared. As soon as the imperial army entered the territory of Piaomiao Gate, they were surrounded by the free army that had been lying in ambush for a long time and a battle broke out.
How could the imperial army, neglecting its training, stand a chance against the elite troops trained day and night by Xihe? They were ultimately defeated in one fell swoop.
The Free Army cheered and raised their hands, tears of excitement in their eyes. They really defeated the imperial court!
The Freedom Army is the general name given by Xihe to the army formed by that group of farmers, which means: freedom of life, freedom of belief, and freedom of political rights.
After six months of training, she outlined her blueprint in front of everyone. She wanted to give everyone a truly free empire and overthrow the imperial system.
At that time, including Fang Qinglin, the disciples of Piaomiao Sect, and the farmers who had just finished training, all thought it was a fantasy.
How could such a place exist? But I subconsciously remembered this statement.
At this moment, looking at the imperial captives they captured easily, they finally believed that the imperial court was not invincible, and an empire of freedom and equality was not impossible to achieve!
They looked at the woman standing on the platform with her hands behind her back, and suddenly shouted, "Your Majesty! Your Majesty!"
Thousands of shouts merged into a unified slogan. Even Chen Yunzhuang and others shouted excitedly: "Your Majesty! Your Majesty!"
Looking down from the high platform, those faces flushed with excitement looked like the most loyal believers.
Xihe blinked in surprise, then quickly curled up the corners of his mouth and looked at everyone.
The news that "the imperial court sent troops to attack Piao Miao Sect, but they were defeated and all the troops were taken prisoners, only the generals were released" quickly swept across the martial arts world and caused a stir.
Everyone was shocked. Luo Cheng, who was already extremely curious about Xihe, sent someone to deliver a letter of friendship.
Xihe flipped through the letter and threw it aside casually without any intention of replying.
The situation is very good now, we should seize the opportunity and pursue the victory!
She quickly led her troops and occupied two surrounding counties in just three days and two nights.
These two counties are not very good, with many mountains and few arable lands. They cannot be compared with Luo Cheng who occupied the entire ten southwestern counties in just a few years. But you have to know that she only took three days.
Although the imperial court did not take her seriously as a woman and underestimated the enemy, she was definitely worthy of being a hero of this era.
After completely demarcating this area as her own, Xihe killed those who should be killed and imprisoned those who should be imprisoned, and then put her own people in place. She had a broad vision and the people she arranged were appropriately qualified for their positions.
Soon, the two chaotic counties quickly returned to stability under her fierce measures.
For a moment, everyone who was waiting to watch the fun fell silent. This Chu Shishi was indeed not to be underestimated.
Xihe did not calm down. In less than a month, she expanded her sphere of influence by two times, reaching the border!
Cui Pingyang, the governor who controlled the entire border, frowned. Could it be that this woman had set her sights on him? Was she going to attack him first?
After thinking about it, he shook his head again and admitted that the Freedom Army under this woman's command was very powerful.
It was all thanks to them that Chu Shishi was able to occupy the surrounding county towns in a short period of time.
But he had just come to deal with him? Was he overconfident? Cui Pingyang had been stationed at the border for decades. Could he be bullied by just some little girl?
Xihe nodded: That’s right, I am so arrogant.
It is always bad to have a reputation as a rebel. Xihe has heard a lot of people scolding her in the past few months. Although she doesn't care, she can't keep being scolded. She wants to save herself if she can.
So she decided to drive straight to the border and use the Tatars to clear her name!
Dealing with Cui Pingyang? Just by the way.
October is the time when the Tatars rob things and prepare for winter.
They rode on sturdy grassland horses, brandished whips, and rushed into border villages and towns with a grin.
The people trembled in fear, watching them rob and kill people, and closed their eyes in despair—poof! The man on horseback was hit by an arrow in the chest and fell to the ground.
The people stared with wide eyes, confused.
The Tatars were even more panicked, shouting and saying things that no one could understand.
Swish! Another sharp arrow came stabbing at him. A Tatar fiercely used his shield to block it. The next second, the whole person was hit hard like a meteor and fell heavily to the ground.
Immediately afterwards, arrows were shot from all directions, and the Tatars fled in panic.
However, just as he ran out of the village, he was stopped by a group of soldiers wearing black armor and exuding murderous aura. After two or three exchanges, they were chopped to death.
The people waited until there was no sound outside before they ran over tremblingly. They only saw the backs of the soldiers leaving, with flags flying and three big words written on them: Freedom Army!
After Xihe defeated the Tatars who were burning, killing and looting, and made them flee back to the grassland.
The reputation of the Free Army finally spread throughout the world.
What also became widely known was the meaning of the three words "Free Army" and the free country they wanted to establish.
The imperial court and the rebel army scoffed at this, thinking that Xihe was also a hypocrite, who used the banner of freedom to make people fight for her.
The common people are not that smart. They are very envious when they hear those words, but they lack the courage to take a gamble and choose to live their current life silently.
People in the underworld didn't think so much.
For the first time, they realized that these people in the underworld could be so powerful!
In their usual mindset, people in the martial arts world are all solitary. Even if they are chivalrous, they usually resort to assassinations and sneak attacks. How could they possibly gather an army like Xihe and overthrow the imperial court?
This woman is so strong and crazy, they love her so much!
And the Free Army, the Free Army!
Isn't this what they originally wanted to do when they entered the martial arts world? To be a hero and fight for justice, to eliminate evil for the people!
So, one by one, they rushed to Xihe, carrying long swords and weapons, begging her to accept them. They would obey her and fight wherever she pointed, and would never do anything reckless! They begged her not to drive them away.
Xihe and Fang Qinglin looked at each other and nodded: "Then stay."
She handed them over to Fang Qinglin and asked him to make the arrangements. Although the group of people regretted not being able to stay with her, they also followed her arrangements very obediently.
Seeing this, Liu Yurong frowned and found an opportunity to privately advise his fifth brother: "The Lord trusts you and is confident in entrusting important matters to you, but after all, the Lord is the leader of this team. Fifth brother, you must not..."
"Brother, I know."
Fang Qinglin interrupted him.
Liu Yurong was stunned, then scratched his head awkwardly: "Well, that's good."
(End of this chapter)
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