Volume 1 Chapter 81 Three Ways to Advance
No matter how good Xiang Yun is, he is still the emperor of the enemy country. Their ancestors have been the people of the Mahayana Kingdom. If they recognize the monarch of the enemy country as their master at this time, wouldn’t it be a betrayal of their ancestors?
So for everyone, even though the emperor of the Great Sun Dynasty did not bully them, it was too difficult to gain their recognition.
Xiang Yun knew this, so he didn't force it too much and just let it go.
He believed that as the Great Sun Dynasty ruled for a longer time and the cultures merged, these people would sooner or later become amiable, pay tribute peacefully, and worship him as a god.
After letting the soldiers of the three armies take over Jingu City, Xiang Yun went directly to the City Lord's Mansion and used it as a temporary residence.
Xiang Yun did not plan to stay in Jingu City for long, as Xiyuan City was still under siege.
Although he had captured Jingu City and cut off the retreat of the Mahayana Baoguo army in the rear, it would still take some time for the army to react.
Therefore, the top priority now is to continue the attack as quickly as possible, and keep fighting until the king of the Mahayana Kingdom is frightened, forcing them to bow their heads and take the initiative to withdraw all the garrisons in the three passes of the Great Sun Dynasty.
Xiang Yun now has three choices. After Jingu City, there are three roads leading to Yumu City, Baozha City and Luotong City of the Mahayana Treasure Kingdom.
The three cities are all important cities for the Mahayana Kingdom to supply the border. Among them, Baosha City is the closest to the capital of the Mahayana Kingdom. If you want to go directly to the capital, attacking Baosha City is the most ideal choice. However, the journey from Jingu City to the three cities is the farthest.
Xiang Yun fell into deep thought. With the Big Sun Cannon, it would be no problem to capture any city. The only problem was which city should he attack?
Xiang Yun is feeling extremely uncomfortable now, suffering from decision-making difficulty. If only he had a truck, with the speed of a truck, he would have no problem taking down three cities within three days.
But Xiang Yun was illiterate, and it was a miracle that he could make guns and artillery shells. As for cars, it was simply a fantasy and it was impossible to make them.
Xiang Yun thought that he could only tell Peng Ying the principle of this thing and let him tinker with it himself. It would depend on luck whether he could make it.
Xiang Yun thought about this for the whole night. When the next day dawned, Xiang Yun's bloodshot eyes slowly closed, he let out a long breath and murmured: "In this case, let's do a big one!"
After making up his mind, Xiang Yun got up and walked out of the room. Xuanyuan Dabing and Xiao Guazi were sleeping outside the room and had not woken up yet.
It's uncomfortable to think of these two people. They follow me so closely. If they were in the palace, there would at least be people taking over the shift. But when I'm out, they don't even have a proper bed to rest.
Xiang Yun did not disturb the two of them, but walked out of the City Lord's Mansion alone.
What made Xiang Yun happier was that the next day, life in Jingu City returned to normal. People were setting up stalls or shopping, as if the war had never happened the day before.
It seems that these people have taken the promise I made to them yesterday to heart, and they know that their safety is guaranteed.
The vendors along the way didn't say hello to him, and there was still a sense of unwelcomeness. However, the soldiers of the three armed forces who were patrolling and eating breakfast on the sidewalk all saluted Xiang Yun.
Xiang Yun nodded and then walked straight to a steamed bun shop and said, "Boss, give me two big meat buns!"
The boss was surprised when he saw Xiang Yun, but he didn't say much. He quickly packed two meat buns and handed them over.
Xiang Yun took it and took a bite. The bun was full of meat filling, and it was tender and juicy, and extremely delicious.
Being able to eat such hot meat buns early in the morning will make your stomach feel so comfortable. If you can have a bowl of soy milk too, the taste will be even better.
Xiang Yun ate very quickly and finished two meat buns in just five or six bites. He wiped his mouth with his hand and suddenly found that the bun shop owner was looking at him straight with a resentful look in his eyes.
When Xiang Yun was wondering, he suddenly remembered that he seemed to have forgotten to pay. He immediately slapped his forehead and hurriedly searched in his pocket.
Seeing Xiang Yun's action, the bun shop owner's expression finally eased a lot. However, Xiang Yun fumbled around on his body for a long time and couldn't find a single copper coin, so his expression turned ugly.
At this moment, a general in dark red armor took out six copper coins and placed them in front of the bun shop owner, smiling and saying, "Boss, this is the money for the buns."
Then he turned to Xiang Yun and smiled, "Your Majesty, would you like to eat something more?"
Xiang Yun turned his head and found that the general was Zhao Zhong, the lieutenant general of the Lieyang Army. Xiang Yun didn't have much impression of him. He just knew there was such a person, but didn't see anything outstanding about him.
This man looked to be about thirty years old, with a good-looking face, but he did not seem to be talkative in the army, nor did he form cliques. He had always been considered a loner and was not very popular among the generals.
But even so, he was still able to get a position as a lieutenant general in the army, which shows that he is very capable.
What puzzled Xiang Yun was why this usually aloof guy would come to show his goodwill to him at this time. If he wanted to show his loyalty to him, why didn't he do it before?
However, Xiang Yun accepted all offers and said bluntly, "Then give me two more meat buns!"
Zhao Zhong quickly took out six copper coins and placed them in front of the bun shop owner. He glanced at Xiang Yun without saying a word, then walked forward with the two meat buns.
Zhao Zhong hurriedly caught up, and Xiang Yun was leisurely strolling in Jingu City while eating meat buns. Zhao Zhong did not say a word, but followed silently behind him.
Seeing that the time was almost up, Xiang Yun hurriedly finished his meat bun, paused for a moment and asked, "General Zhao, what do you think of Jingu City?"
Zhao Zhong quickly replied, "Your Majesty, Jingu City is easy to attack but difficult to defend. From a military point of view, it is definitely not a good city. However, the people in the city are simple and honest, and the people are kind. They all want to live a happy life. It is a beautiful city to live in."
Xiang Yun nodded, turned to look at him and said, "The imperial army will not stay in Jingu City for long. There is something I need you to worry about."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Zhong immediately knelt down and looked at Xiang Yun with fiery eyes.
Xiang Yun immediately said, "According to the decree, Zhao Zhong is appointed as the acting lord of Jingu City and will temporarily take over Jingu City on behalf of the court until the officials sent by the court arrive in the city to take up the appointment. I decree this!"
Zhao Zhong's face turned bitter when he heard this, and he said with some embarrassment: "Your Majesty, I want to continue conquering cities and territories with Your Majesty, instead of being a small acting city lord here!"
Xiang Yun's face turned serious when he heard this, and he pretended to be angry and asked, "Why, do you want to disobey my order?"
"Your Majesty~!"
Zhao Zhong shouted eagerly again, but Xiang Yun ignored him and only left three words: "That's it."
A person's character and ability can be seen from a small matter. Zhao Zhong is young. If he can do a good job as the acting city lord, he will be reused by him in the future.
As for now, it is time to sharpen his edge!
After Xiang Yun returned to the City Lord's Mansion, Xuanyuan Dabing and Xiao Guazi had already woken up and were frantically looking for Xiang Yun.
Seeing Xiang Yun coming in, Xiao Guazi said quickly: "Your Majesty, you are back. I was so scared!"
Xiang Yun ignored him and immediately ordered: "Big Pancake, notify all the generals to come to the meeting immediately!"
In the City Lord's Mansion, after all the generals leading the troops arrived, they first saluted to Xiang Yun, and then stood according to their positions, waiting for Xiang Yun to speak.
Xiang Yun first talked about Zhao Zhong’s appointment, then changed the subject and said, “In marching and fighting, speed is of the essence!
Zhao Zhong, I leave 10,000 Black Armored Soldiers to you to manage Jingu City. The rest of the soldiers should prepare to set out immediately!"
"I didn't sleep all night, and finally made up my mind to launch an attack on the three cities of Yumu City, Baozha City and Luotong City at the same time;
Xuanyuan Dabing, listen to my order. I order you to take a thousand riflemen and a large sun cannon, ride fast horses to Elm City and launch an attack! "
Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan Dabing immediately said, "I will obey your orders!"
Xiang Yun continued, "Guo Xuan, listen to my orders. I order you to take a thousand riflemen and a large sun cannon, ride fast horses and rush to Luotong City to launch an attack!"
General Yang Wu Guo Xuan immediately stepped out and said, "I will obey your orders!"
"You two must travel fast on this trip. Each of you must carry two war horses and take turns changing horses. The Great Sun Cannon will be pulled by eight war horses. You must travel day and night and reach your respective cities as soon as possible!
After you arrive, there is no need to rest, attack immediately, use the Sun Cannon to bombard me, and force the city. It would be best if you can capture it. If you can't, return immediately and rush to Baozha City to join me!"
"Everyone else, follow me and launch a general attack on Baosha City. Let's take Baosha City in one fell swoop!"
Xuanyuan Dabing smiled and said, "Your Majesty, don't worry. With the Sun Cannon, we will definitely be able to take down Elm City!"
Xiang Yun heard this and warned, "Remember, the Great Sun Cannon is too powerful. Don't let it hurt innocent people, or I will hold you accountable!"
"Yes!" Xuanyuan Pancake retreated awkwardly.
Xiang Yun rolled his eyes at him again and immediately said, "Okay, generals, get ready and set off immediately!"
Soon the army was ready. Xuanyuan Dabing and Guo Xuan had already left. Xiang Yun had written a letter in advance and asked Xiao Guazi to send someone to deliver it to the capital as quickly as possible.
First of all, the three prime ministers must be informed of the battle situation here, otherwise it will be difficult for them to escort resources in the rear.
Secondly, Xiang Yun asked them to send people to take over Jingu City and do a good job in city planning. It would be best to send a capable city lord to slowly incorporate Jingu City into the territory of the Great Sun Dynasty.
Xiang Yun suddenly looked towards the north. He had not received any military reports from the northern border in the west. He did not know how the war was going over there, whether the Shaman could retreat, and whether Qin Su was safe.
He came before the soldiers of the three armies, ordered Xiang Yun to set off, and then went straight to his private carriage to rest.
He hadn't slept all night, and now that the matter was resolved, fatigue came over him like a tide, and he felt very depressed. He needed a good rest.
Zhao Zhong felt very upset watching the army slowly leaving. He turned his head to look at the Golden Drum City behind him, smiled bitterly and said, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I will not let you down!"
Xiang Yun fell asleep as soon as he got on the carriage. He was in a daze and didn't know how long he had slept in the carriage. He wanted to open his eyes, but he felt his eyelids were extremely heavy and he had some strength in his whole body.
"Your Majesty, wake up, it's time for dinner, Your Majesty~" Xiao Guazi got on the carriage and called softly from the side.
Xiang Yun finally opened his eyes upon hearing the voice, only to feel that his body was still extremely exhausted, so he asked weakly: "I was wondering why you were so tired that you woke me up just when it was time for lunch. Go away, I'm not hungry, I'm just very sleepy, I need to sleep for a while, don't disturb me if there's nothing else!"
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