I built the Jade Capital with the Netherworld

Chapter 65: Students, have seen fairies

The night fades and the sun rises.

After the all-night shouting and screaming, Guangcheng was eerily silent in the early morning.

Countless people huddled in their homes, shivering and waiting for the celebration after the city was captured. However, until noon, no soldiers or bandits broke in.

Under the protest of the stomach, someone finally plucked up the courage to walk out of the house, and everyone he saw was shocked.

The streets were a mess after a night of fighting, with broken spears, broken swords, blood, and corpses scattered all over the streets.

Looking closely, most of them were dressed as bandits.

At the crossroads and alley entrances, there were soldiers leading ferocious monsters, staring intently.

These monsters have human bodies with animal heads, big bellies and thin limbs, and blood-stained clothes... They are surrounded by black smoke and look ferocious and terrifying.

Just one glance frightened the people and they fled back home in panic.

It was not until the sound of clappers, accompanied by familiar shouts, echoed in the streets and alleys that some people mustered up the courage and walked out of their homes tremblingly.

"I am from the Taiping Lingyun Army. Following the Immortal Master's orders, I summon the ghost soldiers to aid in the battle. Fellow villagers, please do not be alarmed or afraid!"

Each shout was concise and clear.

Thanks to the reputation of the Taiping Lingyun Army and the military's discipline of not disturbing the people, people's hearts were quickly appeased.

On the city wall, Zhong Ye looked at the figures gradually emerging on the street, with a myriad of thoughts and a complicated expression.

The old greasy-haired man came over stealthily and said, "General, these ghost soldiers don't seem to be brothers from our Lingyun Army?"

The familiar question reminded Zhong Ye of Lu Wujiu's answer. He turned around and repeated, "And then?"

The old man was stunned.

His lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but he swallowed it back.

Yeah, what then?

Abandon Immortal Lu and leave?

Or give up the power of the Yin soldiers?

Now they have recaptured Guangcheng and killed thousands of remaining bandits, all thanks to the power of Master Lu.

Master Lu said that they were the ghost soldiers of the Lingyun Army. It seemed that he was more borrowing the reputation of their Lingyun Army. However, in fact, if he declared himself king, what could they do?
It is wise to be ignorant at this moment.

"Report——"

Suddenly, a sentry came hurriedly up the city wall, interrupting the two men's wild thoughts.

"Reporting to the commander, the main force of the enemy has appeared in the southwest, less than ten miles away from our city, and is heading towards Guangcheng!"

Upon hearing the news, Zhong Ye hurriedly said, "Hurry and invite Master Lu!"

Not long after, Lu Wujiu came up to the city.

At this time, standing on the top of the city, you can already see the dense crowds of people outside the skyline.

Lu Wujiu asked:
"What's going on now?"

"It seems the bandits already knew Guangcheng was in our hands, but they arrived only after the sun was setting. I'm afraid they've already rested in the mountains for half the night. They're planning to make a last-ditch effort to retake Guangcheng!"

Zhong Ye said in a deep voice that he had been mentally prepared for this result.

Although their night raid last night was very sudden, the strength of the bandits should not be underestimated. It is completely reasonable for a few people to run away to tip off the enemy.

Lu Wujiu nodded after hearing this and said, "The Hu bandits must have left the city to fight without any food or fodder. No wonder they are so eager to retake Guangcheng."

Zhong Ye said, "Yes, we only need to hold on for a few days, and the bandits will collapse without a fight."

As the two were talking, a soldier suddenly shouted in fear:
"General, there are civilians in front of the bandits!"

As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar on the city wall, and Zhong Ye's face turned even paler.

Looking into the distance, I saw a group of old, weak, sick and disabled people staggering towards the county town in front of the dense military formation.

The bandits deliberately left some distance in between, making it look like Guangcheng could save the people as long as he acted quickly.

"Damn it!" The shadow of previous failure once again shrouded Zhong Ye's heart.

Lu Wujiu watched this scene and asked in a deep voice, "How many soldiers are still capable of fighting in the city?"

Zhong Ye said, "There are at most 300 people. Most of the remaining brothers have been tortured beyond recognition."

Lu Wujiu said: "Organize and prepare to close the door and beat the dog!"

"No!"

Zhong Ye was anxious:

"Fellow Daoist, this is a conspiracy by the Hu bandits. Once the city gates are opened, they will surely rush in! Right now, their soldiers and horses are exhausted, and they are short of food and clothing. We only need to hold out for a few days and we can win without fighting. Why take such a risk?"

Lu Wujiu asked:
"Fellow Daoist, are you planning to ignore the people?"

Zhong Ye's face turned pale. After a moment of hesitation, he gritted his teeth and said:
"Kindness does not command the army, and righteousness does not command wealth. The annihilation of the Lingyun Army is the greatest lesson! I hope that Fellow Daoist Lu will not repeat my mistakes."

Lu Wujiu looked at the commander's flag that was erected again in the distance and fluttered in the wind, and said calmly:

"Fellow Daoist Zhong, I'm not acting on impulse. Ghost soldiers are good at charging into battle, not defending a city. If we defend a city, our advantages won't be fully utilized. Moreover, the Hu bandits' soldiers are tired, but my ghost soldiers are tireless. Letting the Hu bandits in would be like closing the door to fight the dog."

Having said this, he paused, looked at Zhong Ye meaningfully and said:
"Thirty thousand barbarian bandits have slaughtered all of our Han people, and you're just going to wait for them to leave on their own?"

Zhong Ye suddenly raised his head and looked at Lu Wujiu: "Daoyou, what do you mean..."

Lu Wujiu turned to look at the bandit Hu: "Help me to hold back the main force of the bandits. This time I will kill the general and seize the flag!"

Zhong Ye's pupils dilated, and he suddenly bowed and said, "I will definitely fulfill my mission!"

After that, he turned and left.

……

……

Time is speechless, only books can speak.

Three hundred years later, Jingzhou had been changed from a state to a prefecture and renamed Chengtian Prefecture.

With a few tricks, Zhao Yimei won the favor of many officials and sat cross-legged in the library of Chengtian Prefecture School, flipping through the books in her hands.

Not far away, dozens of scholars from the provincial school were nervously searching for the history of Jingzhou three hundred years ago.

Not long after, a student came trotting over excitedly, holding an ancient book in his hands. "I'm Zhu Ze, nice to meet you, Fairy."

The seventh-rank professor standing by frowned when he saw this: "Did you find the information?"

The student quickly said, "Yes, Fairy. This volume, 'Preface to the Atlas of Xilong Counties and Prefectures,' records the atlases of various counties and prefectures during the Xilong period, and Jingzhou is prominently listed. I wonder if what you're looking for is recorded there?"

Zhao Yimei took the ancient book and replied, "Thank you, sir!"

The plain words sounded like heavenly music to the student's ears. His face flushed red, his bones softened, and he clasped his fists repeatedly: "You are so polite, Fairy!"

The seventh-rank professor next to him looked very disappointed: "Why don't you go find another one!"

"Yes Yes Yes!"

The student nodded quickly and left.

The seventh-rank professor said with a smile, "Fairy, I am quite knowledgeable about the atlases of various states. Could you help me interpret them?"

Zhao Yimei said with a cold face: "You are blocking my sunshine."

The seventh-rank professor's face turned red with embarrassment, and he quickly stepped aside, causing many officials nearby to snicker.

Zhao Yimei quickly turned to the history of Jingzhou and scanned it quickly. One sentence made her brows suddenly frown.

"...When the Jin army passed through, Jingzhou was filled with smoke and fire, and now it is all gone!"

Golden man?

Didn't Lu Wujiu say that the Hu bandits were heading south? Why did the Jin people suddenly appear again?

　[The Master's Ascension quest will be completed in two chapters at most.]

　　
　
(End of this chapter)