Zongwu: The Rise of the Little People

Some people, some things.

If there is value, it will be picked up by others.

Ning Yuanzhou undoubtedly existed. Zhao Xu had already confirmed this when he was in Jingcheng and was almost fooled by Ning Yuanzhou disguised as a beggar.

"The rules of the Six Paths Hall state that anyone who colludes with outsiders will be put to death, anyone who frames a Taoist will be put to death, and anyone who is disrespectful to a superior will be put to death!"

"I, Ning Yuanzhou, killed Zhao Ji today!"

Ning Yuanzhou's voice echoed in the silent Ning residence, and it also served as a conclusion to Zhao Ji's previous series of actions.

Blood splattered as Zhao Ji lay on the ground, struggling hard. In the end, he became motionless, with his eyes wide open, as if he had died with his eyes open.

All the people from the Six Paths Hall, including Yuanlu, were frightened and stood stunned by Ning Yuanzhou's decisive killing.

half an hour.

Yuanlu came back to his senses and said with some concern:

"Boss Ning, Zhao Ji is Prime Minister Zhang's man..."

There is no doubt that Zhang Song's power and influence in the court of Wu State are immeasurable.

"Don't worry, he'll hold it in!"

The importance of chess pieces is relative. At this moment, Zhao Ji cannot be compared with Zhang Song himself.

"Brothers, carry the man back. If Prime Minister Zhang asks, just answer truthfully!"

"This……"

"In that case, Ningtou, the brothers will take their leave now!"

The moon is full.

Ning Yuanzhou watched the people from Liudaotang go away, then looked up at the sky for a moment, without saying a word, and walked into the mourning hall.

Yuanlu had already taken down the spirit tablet related to Ning Yuanzhou, and now only the old hall master Song Yifan was left.

"Father!"

"My child has a new choice!"

"I hope your spirit in heaven will bless this road and bring true peace to the people of the world!"

Ning Yuanzhou burned incense, knelt down and kowtowed, and then remained silent for a long time.

Yuanlu stood aside and did not disturb him. He believed that Ningtou had his own reasons for everything he did.

Anguo is no longer there, the next step is Wuguo. This was the clear message given to him by Nanli when they contacted him.

Zhao Xu and Jin Meiniang, Jingcheng's former rivals, will be completely different when they meet again.

Ning Yuanzhou originally wanted to retire, but unfortunately things often go against one's wishes. Now he has realized that once he has stepped into this vortex, it is not easy to get out.

Ning Yuanzhou had a dilemma whether to respond passively or to take the initiative. Compared with the extremely disappointing Wu Kingdom, this time, he decided to choose the newly born Nanli.

……

"Zhao Ji is dead?"

Zhang Song soon received the news of Zhao Ji's death. He was a little unbelieving at first, and then anger appeared on his face.

Although the other party is very useless, as long as Zhao Ji is in the position of the head of the hall, it is clear that he has the final say in this organization.

Moreover, everyone in Wu State said that they didn't know that the other party was Zhang Song's man, and killing him would be a severe slap in the face of the Prime Minister's Mansion.

"Who did it?"

"Ning Yuanzhou!" Facing the furious Zhang Song, Lou Qingqiang was quite nervous.

Zhang Song had taken precautions against Zhao Ji's dethronement, so he assigned him a capable assistant.

Lou Qingqiang is also a man pursuing money, but his skills and abilities are much stronger than Zhao Jiqiang.

"Ning Yuanzhou, it's him!"

Upon hearing that Zhao Ji died at the hands of Ning Yuanzhou, Zhang Song's anger was suppressed in an instant.

Value determines many things.

"Lou Qingqiang!"

"Zhang Xiang!"

"Zhao Ji is gone, you should take up his burden first!"

"I will serve the Prime Minister with my life!" Lou Qingqiang did not show much on his face at this moment, but he suppressed the excitement in his heart.

"Bring Ning Yuanzhou to see me tomorrow, go down!"

"Subordinates resign!"

Zhang Song looked at Lou Qingqiang who was leaving, and the anger that he had suppressed just now suddenly emerged.

"Ning Yuanzhou!"

"What on earth do you rely on?"

Zhao Ji’s sudden death caught Zhang Song off guard, but fortunately Lou Qingqiang could make up for it temporarily because of his previous backup plan.

However, Zhang Song's trust in Lou Qingqiang is far less than that in Zhao Ji.

Smart people clash.

Ning Yuanzhou knew Zhang Song and needed him at this time, so he dared to kill Zhao Ji suddenly.

Zhang Song also knew this, but killing Zhao Ji would greatly offend him. Given Ning Yuanzhou's wisdom, he would not be so unwise if he wanted to have a stable future.

The meeting between Ning Yuanzhou and Zhang Song was not a pleasant one. Verbal confrontations, inducements and threats were just the norm.

After a round of negotiations among various parties in the court, the delegation was finally formed.

Princess Yang Ying disguised herself as a man, was named King of Dawuli, and was sent as an envoy to welcome the emperor. Ning Yuanzhou summoned his old subordinates to lead the guards.

All preparations were completed by the time we left Wudu, which was the end of March or the beginning of April.

While the Wu Kingdom was busy sending envoys and fighting for power, the Nanli Kingdom was seizing the opportunity to stabilize all parties and carry out military reforms.

The Iron Cavalry of the time is the strongest army in the world.

Wherever he passed, the Sansha tribe all bowed down to him, and all those who expressed dissent and disobedience were killed.

After all, reputation must be built with iron and blood.

Sweeping across Nanli, he gained a great reputation and earned a name for himself as invincible.

In this way, the upper and lower titles of Nanli were temporarily determined.

For example, Chu Ying and others who were the first to surrender would have their titles unchanged, while the rest would be demoted by three or one level depending on their circumstances.

Being a baron at the bottom and not having to worry about losing the title is Zhao Xu's grace to stabilize people's hearts.

The maximum number of private followers of a duke is 500; those of a marquis or earl are 300 and 100 respectively; and the last two ranks of nobility, vizier and baron, cannot exceed 50.

The first problem to be solved was the private troops. Zhao Xu handed over issues such as the number and restrictions of fiefs to Lu Xu and others.

A new emperor has new ministers, let alone the change of dynasties.

Many things are not stupid, but the interests involved are too great, although restraint has been exercised to reduce bloodshed.

But within a month, many people still disappeared from this world.

Nanli was reborn, and the army had a complex composition, especially the surrendered troops of An Guo and the private troops that were taken in. Many of these troops had seen blood.

Except for some old and weak ones who can be sent back to farm, more strong and healthy people must be gathered and formed into a fighting force.

Making it the Nanli army is the most important thing.

What is the best way to integrate the army? Zhao Xu chose to attack and fight, and his target was Wu State.

To swallow Anwu, recuperate, eye the seven kingdoms, and unify the south was exactly the strategy formulated by Zhao Xu, Lu Xu and others.

The transformation of Anguo into Nanli was only the first step in the first stage. It would come to an end only after the fall of Wudu.

Zhao Xu was extremely wealthy, and the amount of resources confiscated following the fall of Anguo was unimaginable to most people.

This time, the lightning attack on Wu State will definitely not result in Li Jun wasting his manpower and money.

Of course, it was also because Zhao Xu himself was strong and had a group of elite troops at his disposal that he dared to lead such a mixed army into battle.

The Wu State delegation slowly advanced southward, and the mixed and differently equipped armies in Nanli were also driven to the border.

Such a movement cannot be concealed from anyone.

However, other countries viewed it as a move by those in power in Nanli to eliminate dissidents.

No matter whether they were once private troops or the old army of Anguo that they had surrendered to, the Nanli court did not take much action.

In addition to ensuring food and wages, they continuously drew people from Zhao Xu's direct army to serve as officers in these armies.

As for the original officers, some of them who were too deeply involved with the previous dynasty had already been purged in advance, and the rest would be concentrated in Lidu for training and then reassigned later.

After all, it was a change of dynasties, and everyone accepted it silently.

Nanli's actions caused a little tension in Wu Kingdom.

However, no one took it too seriously. People in Wu Kingdom did not believe that Nanli, after taking over An Kingdom, was not capable of launching another national war.

Besides, the peace delegation has already set out.

Mid April.

The old battlefield of Tianmen Pass.

The war of the past has been over for some time.

The spring breeze brings warmth, and the grass on the battlefield is unusually green and lush, as if it has been given extra nourishment.

There is a faint smell of blood remaining in the soil, which can be clearly heard by martial arts masters.

Zhao Xu arrived here first with thousands of cavalrymen.

Li Tongguang was traveling with him, and at this moment he was looking towards the Wu State.

"Wu country is still fighting for power!"

"We have come to take over the country!"