Whether it's generals or soldiers, everyone wants to wage war and plunder, but with the world at peace, they lose this opportunity...
The new Tang Dynasty has too many internal problems. How to get rid of those meritorious officials who are too powerful and disobedient, and how to stabilize these mass-produced troops who know nothing but fighting and looting? These are all difficult problems to solve!
"Oh my, this time the goods that came are quite good! Tell your brother which ship you're from, so I can pamper you later..."
The soldier was completely seduced by their beauty, thinking they were girls from some sex industry. He spoke recklessly, thinking that once the big boss inside finished with them, he would immediately go on their ship and have a wild time. Little did he know that he was teetering on the edge of death!
Li Zhu didn't want to waste words with these lowly soldiers, so he patiently asked...
Where is Xie Yuanlong?
Upon hearing Li Zhu speak, the soldier noticed that there were two other people beside him, but he didn't take them seriously. After all, this was a military camp, and no one would be foolish enough to start a conflict with the soldiers here!
So the soldier said proudly
"Who do you think you are? You think you can just show up and expect to see General Xie? Do you have an imperial decree? Do you have a token? If you have nothing, then get out of here. You're not welcome here..."
"Think carefully before you speak..."
Li Zhu said irritably, "This is no longer a warning, it's a threat!"
"Oh ho, someone dares to challenge me here? Do you even know where this is? This is a military camp. You're looking for our highest-ranking general. Our General Xie is extremely busy and doesn't have time for your lowly minions. Get lost, you're interrupting my conversation with the beautiful lady..."
After the soldier finished speaking, he turned to look at Yuwen Yingying. He clearly thought this girl was weaker. Xiaolongnu was too young, and Wang Riqing was holding a sword and looked like he was not to be trifled with. So he directly set his sights on Yuwen Yingying!
"Hey beautiful, say something! Tell me which ship you're on..."
"Brother Zhuzhu, I'm so scared..."
Yuwen Yingying looked at Li Zhu, trembling, and begged for help!
The sound was so loud it made the soldiers' noses bleed...
The soldier had never seen anything like this before; he felt as if the voice had appeared in the depths of his heart, making his blood run cold...
"No, it has to be you. I can't wait for a woman like you. I'll savor you first, even if it means being beheaded by the general..."
As he spoke, the soldier reached out and grabbed Yuwen Yingying's hand...
This is outrageous!
Yuwen Yingying is his designated "whiny girl," and hasn't he seen the initial results? Her every word is enough to make someone's nose bleed. How could he tolerate anyone else touching his own beloved...
bass!
Pfft!
Snap!
The knife was drawn; the sharp weapon sliced through flesh and blood, then fell to the ground…
The reason it wasn't a "gurgling" sound this time was because Li Zhu didn't cut off the other person's head, but instead cut off their outstretched hand...
It took the soldier a long time to realize that his outstretched hand had been severed. Looking at his bleeding arm, he finally felt the pain…
"ah…"
A piercing scream tore through the night. Hearing the sound, the surrounding soldiers rushed forward. Some didn't even know where their swords were, grabbing only wooden sticks. Their armor was askew. If someone attacked Luoyang, these Imperial Guards wouldn't last a day defending the city. It would be a miracle if these incompetent allies didn't sabotage their own side; there was no point in expecting any fighting ability from them…
"Little Liu, what's wrong?"
The first person to rush out had a face full of pockmarks, clearly a symptom of frequent drinking. Perhaps he was focused on Xiao Liu's condition and didn't notice Li Zhu and the others beside him at all...
"Brother Ma, you have to stand up for me! I only flirted with some women on the boat, and they chopped off my hand..."
The soldier named Xiao Liu was crying so pitifully; the pain in his wrist was constantly stimulating his nerves, making it impossible for him to stop screaming...
"Who! Who dares to hurt my brother, Ma Zi? It's your good fortune that my brother harassed your girl, and you actually dare to resist..."
His voice trailed off, the rest of his words caught in his throat, because a gun appeared before him, its tip pressed against his chin. If he uttered another word, Wang Yanzhang would kill him…
"General Wang... what are you doing here..."
Xiao Liuzi didn't recognize Wang Yanzhang, but he did. Wang Yanzhang was a direct descendant of the Wang family and a highly respected general in the army. He had fought alongside Zhu Wen, one of the Eight Pillars of State, and had a distinguished military record. Countless lives had been lost under his spear.
The reputation of a person, even if it's just Wang Yanzhang alone, was enough to intimidate this arrogant and ruthless soldier...
"Why can't I come? Is it her good fortune that you harassed the Prime Minister's daughter?"
Wang Yanzhang asked coldly. He had never smiled at the soldiers, because establishing authority in the army was the most important thing!
Hearing Wang Yanzhang's words, Ma Zi was nearly scared to death. He couldn't understand how a girl whom his men could casually harass had become the Prime Minister's daughter. He cursed Xiao Liu Zi inwardly, thinking he was a real troublemaker and would tear off his useless eyes later...
While inwardly cursing Xiao Liuzi, he cautiously said...
"General Wang, you jest. This is the Imperial Guard's camp. There's no Prime Minister's daughter here. Besides, whatever happens here is none of your business. Coming here like this is considered intrusion..."
Although Ma Zi was respectful, he still understood the proper etiquette. He didn't want to offend Wang Yanzhang, but that didn't mean he couldn't. If there was no conflict between them, the respect due to a high-ranking general in the army should still be shown…
"Invading the camp? Do you know who this person is?"
Wang Yanzhang pointed proudly at Li Zhu, who was carrying the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow beside him!
Ma Zi looked at Li Zhu and was first surprised. He could tell from Li Zhu's demeanor that he was no ordinary person. Coupled with his fierce style of carrying a big knife, could he be a big shot in the army?
But I've never seen this big shot before!
Ma Zi looked puzzled and somewhat bewildered as he stared at Wang Yanzhang, waiting for his explanation!
"Hmph! You're all blind! This is the Crown Prince Regent, at the height of his power! How dare you pretend not to recognize him? You deserve to die..."
Wang Yanzhang directly pushed Li Zhu forward. Although he was willing to go into the camp with Li Zhu, the premise was that all the blame should fall on Li Zhu, and that he was only being coerced. That way, even if there were any problems, it wouldn't implicate him or the Wang family!
Ma Zi was also shocked. The current crown prince was the future emperor and his direct superior. However, he quickly realized that rumors had been circulating in the city recently, all about the crown prince. If the rumors were true, it would be hard to say whether Li Zhu could successfully inherit the throne. At the very least, many people in the army would not accept an emperor with barbarian blood!
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