hich was truly unexpected.Zhuang Gaoxian looked at Zhu Wei with interest and said, “Zhu Wei, what trouble have you gotten into again”“Wish for only him…him…” the soldier stammered, “He betrayed his co...The guardian of the outer city walls, Jiang Changyong, died instantly. The token that activated the city's protective formation was right at his waist, within reach... but he could never grasp it again.

The siege ballistae were unharmed, how tightly they strung their ropes, and how they loosened them again.

The black Nightmare Ash Jars capable of extinguishing Dao Yuan's essence, the red Fire Oil Cans that could burn qi and blood... all the expensive siege weapons remained untouched.

Under Chongxuan Sheng's command, the victorious camp swiftly seized control of all strategic locations within the city. Before the city's defense system could react, they had effectively taken over.

Liu Dayong's mood is hard to describe.

He didn't even feel anger — he hadn't even had time to be angry, when everything was already over.

He saw the Qi army wreaking havoc, moving freely within the entire city... like a true master!

He saw that the entire resistance in Ximing City... was almost nonexistent.

It caused a slight ripple, which was immediately crushed... Then there was only calm water.

The whole city of Xi Ming was eerily quiet, like a sea of stillness.

That Xiaoling, after dressing up and drawing his sword, was simply a different person compared to before. He was terrifyingly strong. Even the Lord Mayor of Ximing City, met his demise in a single encounter...

He doesn't seem to need to be afraid.

Because that cunning fat man seemed to have no intention of killing him—not only did he not intend to kill him. Apart from the initial control of the city defenses, the Qi army had hardly killed an unnecessary person.

Of course, for the high officials of Ximing City, as well as some Xia army soldiers who refused to surrender and bravely resisted, that fat man was also merciless.

Liu Dayong felt more confused than anything else.

He came to serve the country, vowing to kill all the traitors of Qi. But the traitor is right beside me. Even... the city guard of Ximing City became less vigilant because of him, Liu Dayong!

For a moment, he wanted to draw his butcher knife and fight you to the death.

But the fat general from Qi who dragged him into the city had no defenses against him — why defend

And this, is the very reason why he was at a loss for words, on the verge of tears.

Extraordinary cultivators must emerge from the mundane, but in the face of extraordinary weaponry, the power of ordinary people is so limited!

He had the strength of a man who could slaughter pigs and dogs with one arm, but before this extraordinary military might, he was as fragile as a little child.

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That fat man finally gathered all the city guards of Ximing City together... A total of over eight thousand people.

These people were driven out from every corner of the city, all disarmed and taken to the schoolyard.

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The victorious soldiers, having formed battle lines, guarded with swords in hand.

The siege engines were wheeled down and aimed at them...

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“Cough!” The cunning, portly general from the state of Qi surveyed the headless and terrified Xia soldiers with a commanding air. “You have two choices,” he declared, "submit to the great state of Qi, or say 'no'!"

The vast playground fell silent for a moment.

The bravest of them have already fallen in the first round of fighting.

At this moment, no one stepped forward to say 'no', nor did anyone step forward to lead the surrender.

Zhong Xuan triumphed over Xiao with both emotion and reason: “The Xia realm originally belonged to Qi. Only because the Jing state forcibly intervened back then did we become separated for so many years! Our mighty army of a million men from Qi has come east to reclaim our ancestral lands. This is a righteous cause, and we are invincible!”

The Jianfeng Mountain, personally guarded by King Min Yu Li Yang, was broken in a single day. The Fengjie Prefecture, heavily fortified, changed hands in just three days. The so-called National Defense Army had already been crippled. Wu Wang Si Jia personally commanded the Tongyang City, but the city's grand defensive array couldn't hold for even a day!

I've made it here, and I'm sure you all know what that means! Yes, with the subjugation of Ximing City, the entire region of Linwu Prefecture now belongs to our great Qi!

> “Our great Qi state welcomes talented individuals from all over the world, always embracing inclusivity and diversity. Anyone who has their heart set on Qi is considered a citizen of Qi, with no distinction between them. Now that you surrender, you will no longer be people of Xia in constant fear for your lives, but rather proud citizens of Qi! Not only can you protect your own lives, but also during this tumultuous time, safeguard your families!”

Jiang Changyong was a capable general, and his soldiers were also courageous.

Although Chong Xuan's words were eloquent and persuasive, few people were willing to believe him. There were a few who might have been swayed, but in this atmosphere, they dared not speak up.

After all, the Qi army will eventually leave. Their families and homes are always here — yes, for most people in Xia today, they don't believe that the Qi army can truly occupy this land.

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Zhong Xuan said, his mouth dry and throat parched, for a while, but to no avail. He cast a glance, intentional or not, at those crossbow carts...

Soon, people scrambled out, shouting: "I am willing to submit to the state of Qi! I am!"

At the head of the crowd, five or six hundred people immediately ran out.

Well, I see you've fallen for it!

Shi Fourteen, standing beside Chong Xuan Sheng, silently moved his heavy sword to the front, increasing his intimidation. With just a slight loosening of his grip, the heavy sword had already pressed a dent into the ground!

Zhong Xuan smiled and stretched out his hand: "Those who surrender to the Great Qi, stand on my left. Those who refuse to surrender, stay put."

There's a bit of an air of settling accounts in this statement.

In the end, there were nearly eight hundred people.

The remaining Xia army soldiers, although they had made their choice, could not help but feel some unease.

And Chong Xuan Sheng added, "Those who now surrender to our great Qi state will have their military positions, land, and property retained! When our great Qi state restores all its territory, those who refuse to submit and stubbornly resist will all be exiled as commoners! They will have no place to live, no food to eat, and will have to start everything from scratch! Of course, whether you choose to surrender or not is entirely up to you. This general will never force anyone."

As soon as those words were spoken, over three hundred more people came up to him.

"I forgot to tell you something, my name is Chong Xuan Sheng. I have an uncle who treats me like his own son, named Chong Xuan Chu Liang!"

Whoosh whoosh whoosh.

Suddenly, the schoolyard was crowded with people.

More than three thousand people fled to the other side, as if in a desperate escape.

In a moment, half the soldiers guarding the city of Siming were subdued.

Such infamy as a murderer!

Heixuan's gaze fell upon those who had gritted their teeth and refused to surrender. Even they trembled with fear!

"Hope Brother." Chong Xuan's voice was very calm, a tone of consultation: "These are all soldiers who have undergone military training. They can fight as soon as they pick up their weapons. If they refuse to surrender, it will be a big trouble in the end. We have few people and it is not easy to divide our troops to guard them. What do you say, should we eliminate them"

After all, he had learned military tactics from Chongxuan and Liang, so when it came to slaughter, he remained unmoved.

"I disagree." Jiang Wang first clearly expressed her attitude, then said: "As you said, battlefield courtesy is not to engage in unnecessary killing."

“Back then, my uncle led a lone army into the enemy territory, establishing his authority through slaughter. Wherever he went, he would wreak havoc. In the shortest amount of time, he pierced through Xia's rear lines, causing a complete collapse of their army. However, this also meant that when Qi's forces later invaded Xia's lands, they faced fierce resistance at every turn…” Chongxuan sighed: “Whether we are right or wrong, let time be the judge.”

With a wave of his hand, he ordered: "Those who refuse to surrender, gather them and imprison them. Fill the jails first, then shackle those remaining, and bind those after with ropes… but do not take their lives. For Qi Xia is one united people, and soon these will also become my great Qi's citizens!"

After Chongxuan Sheng brought out the name of Xiong Tu, some people were indeed prepared to fight to the death. But unexpectedly, in the end, they were only put under house arrest. Their emotions surged for a moment, and they couldn't help but feel weak in the legs.

“Could it be that Qixia is one lineage” Jiang Wang expressed some curiosity towards Chongxuan Sheng’s statement.

"Brothers who have forsaken the darkness and pledged allegiance to Great Qi, follow me!" Chong Xuan Sheng beckoned.

Then, as he walked, he said to Jiang Wang, “To be honest, in the ancient times, humans were one body, fighting together against the demon clan. There was no such thing as nations! All people under heaven were considered family! However, with the new era of Daoism, the national system has been established for thousands of years, and people's identities have changed. Take, for example, Emperor Wu’s unification of Qi or Kang Shao’s restoration of Liang… Let’s not dwell on those for now. In this day and age, our Qixia sect can start by discussing Dayang Kingdom.”

“This is also part of the strategy to peacefully resolve the conflict. Our Qi State and Xia State both divided up the legacy of Duke You, and can be considered rightful heirs. This has been circulating in Xia State for many years… The saying goes that Qi and Xia are originally one lineage. We came here to reclaim our ancestral land and reunite under one banner. As for Elder Minister Yan, his participation in this war is because he had a hand in the strategic planning against Xia. Naturally, he would want to witness it himself.”

After finishing his words, he also smiled.

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Of course, this statement is quite absurd.

During the Xia kingdom's peak, it did indeed span both southeast regions. However, it initially began as a small state in the south, with no connection whatsoever to the State of Yang. It only seized some fat scraps after the State of Yang collapsed... how could it possibly claim the legitimacy of the former State of Yang

Qi Wu Emperor, back then, resolutely distanced himself from Gu Yang in the midst of the chaotic "Gu yang's rightful lineage" struggle. He declared that the new nation of Great Qi represented the future and its own glory, needing no connection to any past glories...So how is it now claiming the legitimacy of Gu Yang

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But many times, people just need a reason, a banner, or even just a fig leaf.

If there were no saying of "all returning to the Qi Xia school," this many people would not have surrendered.

Speaking of which...

When Xia fought for hegemony in the east, its banner was indeed proclaiming itself the successor of the legitimate rule of Houyan. The Xia army rampaged across the east, aiming to revive the ancient views of Dayang and restore the glory of the old empire.

It has to be said that history is a cycle, always repeating itself and making people dress up.

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The root runs deep, while the face floats on water. If you can't see the story behind it, perhaps you can only feel the absurdity.

Jiang Wang realized that the saying "Qi Xia Ben Yi Zong" was also a very important part of this national war. As for the fact that Qi State failed to completely conquer Xia State back then, the officials and monarchs of Qi State had probably spent countless days reflecting on themselves.

This campaign to subjugate Xia was truly prepared in every way.

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Rather than saying the Battle of Jingmu gave Qi an opportunity, it's more accurate to say that Qi had been waiting for a long time for such a moment. It would have happened today or tomorrow anyway.

The thirty-two years that Xia Guo called "never forgetting to advance eastward" were also the thirty-two years when Qi Guo sharpened its swords.

Therefore, we should cut off its external support, sever its diplomatic ties, kill its physical presence, destroy its spirit, dismantle its fortresses, raze its strongholds, seize its vast territory, and point our swords at its millennia-old foundation!

A total of 4,300 garrison soldiers in Ximing City chose to surrender at this time. In terms of numbers, they outnumbered the victorious camp.

Since ancient times, prisoners of war have been a logistical challenge on the march. The more prisoners there are, the harder it is to write the correct answer.

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Letting a tiger return to the mountain is never a good idea.

Joining the ranks will only affect your own combat effectiveness.

Fearing a counterattack if they go solo

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It's a waste of resources to lock it up again, and manpower would be needed to guard it...

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It is no wonder that Zhongshan Yanwen, a famous general of the State of Jing, said——

A valiant warrior who has fought a hundred battles is no match for one who skillfully uses prisoners.

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The way a commander treats prisoners best reflects their qualities.

Chong Xuan Sheng assembled these people, simply lining them up in a queue, and directly led his army onto the city tower.

“Opportunity, I have given you. Choices, you have made. Therefore, from now on, I shall command you with military discipline. I trust all of my brothers are sensible people and will not force me to bear the name of indiscriminate killing!”

After delivering that menacing statement, Chong Xuan shifted into a gentle smile: “We’re all brothers within this formation. Brothers, this City-Protecting Grand Formation doesn't agree with my horoscope, keeping me from sleeping soundly. Could any of you help ease my burden”

He wanted to drive these people and completely destroy the protective city walls of Ximing City.

The great formation on Jianfeng Mountain was destroyed and it took a year for it to recover its former appearance. If the protective city formation of Ximing City were destroyed, it would be almost impossible to reactivate it in this war.

The damage this incident has caused to Xia Guo is irreversible.

This can be called a pledge!

There was a former city guard general in the crowd, who gritted his teeth and said, "Once this is done, there's no going back! General Chongxuan, how can I be sure that your promises to us before were trustworthy"

Zhong Xuan laughed loudly and gestured to the side: "Do you know who this is"

“Daoli recorded in the year 3919, Huang He was the leader. Qing Yangzi of Da Qi, a Golden Gourd Warrior of the third rank, and a Qing Pai Head Catching Officer of the fourth rank, this is Jiang Wang! In order to save his friend, he once went alone to the realm of illusion and killed sea creatures until he reached the Sea Honor List. For a promise, he once fought to the death with Wang Yiwu, a disciple of my Da Qi Army God, first in Tenglong, then in the Inner Palace, winning consecutively! The Mirror World Stage falsely accused him of colluding with demons, but the Three Criminal Palaces proved his innocence.”

“His integrity is known throughout the world!”

“I promise you, as long as you are sincere to Qi, you will retain your military posts, lands, and houses, and your families will be exempt from conscription. This is what Jiang Wang testifies to!”

"He is my best friend, like a brother to me. Even if I didn't care about you all, I would still cherish his reputation."

"So, are there any further concerns"

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Jiang Wang stood before the crowd, but said nothing.

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But the city guard general glanced at him for a moment, and without a word, walked toward the node of the city-protecting formation - he was, of course, familiar with this formation.

These people surrendered first and then pledged allegiance. They have gone through several rounds of obedience tests and are completely accustomed to following Chong Xuan's orders.

When someone took the lead, the entire army of descent quickly moved.

The sound of ping pong echoed throughout the city walls.

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Yesterday's citadel, today's city of ruin.

If the Great Protective Formation of the City possessed sentience, it would surely have a taste that's beyond description.

For Chongxuan Sheng, it seemed like nothing was beyond his ability to utilize. From a remote mountain villa's Liu Dayong to the name of an encountered general from the Fengjie Prefecture reinforcements, up to the entire battlefield situation of Qixia...

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Of course, a declaration can also be a weapon.

Zhong Xuan's ruthless reputation was well-known, and Jiang Wang's trustworthiness was equally renowned.

By making use of almost everything that could be utilized, the victory was achieved with such ease.

But this, is just the beginning.

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Now is the time for Chong Xuan to show his talents.

He supervised the entire process, ensuring that the city-defending formation was completely destroyed before reorganizing these defeated soldiers into units. Those who had fought the hardest during the destruction of the city-defending formation were promoted and given various positions: those who guarded the prison, patrolled the city walls, and manned the gates… everything was orderly and well-organized.

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Whatever anyone did, and how seriously they did it, was impossible for him to miss.

Having accomplished this extremely taxing task with remarkable ease, he entrusted the defense of Ximing City and the responsibility of guarding the prisoners to these surrendered soldiers.

And regroup the victorious forces, ensuring combat effectiveness.

The military's ability to form formations is worlds apart.

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If the 8,000 defenders of Ximing City could form an army and fight, even with his people, Chongxuan could only retreat three miles.

But in the current state of complete disarray, the two of them, he and Jiang Wang, were enough to carry out the slaughter.

What were you just talking about

When Jiang Wang, who had been completely oblivious to everything else, returned to his senses from his cultivation, he saw Chong Xuan Sheng walking towards him and spoke.

"Of course, I was concerned about the city's communication system."

"Uh, wasn't the messaging system isolated"

"I'm talking about flying creatures, like carrier pigeons."

"Whom do you want to contact" Jiang Wang's expression was strange. "Bao family's two brothers, Chong Xuan Zun, Xie Baoshu... I can't think of anyone who would come to help you."

To be honest, he didn't quite understand. Why did Chongxuan Sheng go to the east instead of the north The officials under Xie Huai'an, the Minister of State Affairs, seemed to all oppose him!

“What are you thinking about Just look at your military uniform. The one we need to contact is of course the Daxia Army!” Chongxuan Sheng said excitedly: “Our Ximing City fought so miserably, the city-protecting formation was destroyed by the Qi bandits, and the soldiers fought bravely regardless of life or death, only barely repelling the enemy! Shouldn't we request reinforcements”Hua right now. It is precisely because of the need to preserve Xiong Sanshi's hatred, to preserve his fervent vitality and ambition, that Xiong Sanshi has the opportunity to hate, to rage, to persist,...