The Heavens: From Film and Mythology to Conquering Myriad Realms

Lu Yao led eight thousand Qin soldiers eastward at a slow pace.

Twenty days have passed since they set off from Xianyang. Compared to the speed of Li You's army, this progress is obviously somewhat slow.

However, it is normal for a general to disobey orders when he is in the field. Besides, the military order did not require Lu Yao to arrive at Dazexiang within a certain number of days.

"General, we have arrived at Sishui County. Further ahead is the boundary of the Dazexiang River."

A scout rider rode up to Lu Yao, cupped his hands, and reported the situation.

"Continue the investigation."

Lu Yao nodded and waved his hand to give the order.

Now that we have arrived at Sishui County, we are not far from Pei County.

Lu Yao had no intention of suppressing Chen Sheng and Wu Guang's uprising in Daze Township. He wanted to lead this Qin army in a direct uprising and officially begin the anti-Qin cause.

Outside the city of Sishui, Lu Yao ordered his troops to be stationed.

Inside Lu Yao's military tent, Zhang Liang and Lu Yao were discussing something.

"The governor and military commander of Sishui County have invited me to a banquet in the city. What do you think, Zifang?"

Lu Yao sat cross-legged at the desk and asked Zhang Liang a question.

"My lord must have already made up his mind. With Sishui County as our base, we can take Yingchuan in front of us, and connect with Donghai and Jiujiang counties on the left and right. We can then hold our ground and look out for the world."

Zhang Liang sat opposite Lu Yao and pointed to the map on the table, speaking to Lu Yao.

"My lord, you can feign attending the banquet and send a trusted person with troops to occupy the city gate. You will surely win in one fell swoop."

Zhang Liang quickly came up with a plan.

"Following Zhang Liang's plan, we will seize the city gate tonight!"

After thinking for a moment, Lu Yao agreed to Zhang Liang's plan.

He is still a general in the Qin state who quelled the rebellion, and the governor of Sishui County never imagined that he would rebel.

"But when my lord goes into the city, he should take more personal guards with him in case of any unforeseen circumstances."

Zhang Liang frowned and pointed out the flaw in his plan. Although the plan was good, it was risky and required Lu Yao to enter the city and mislead the prefect.

"Haha, Zifang, there's no need to worry. I know what I'm doing."

Lu Yao laughed heartily, reassuring Zhang Liang that there was nothing to worry about.

With Lu Yao's current martial arts skills, killing him is a pipe dream. Lu Yao, who can manipulate blood-colored energy, is impossible for an ordinary person to harm.

Zhang Liang wanted to persuade him further, but seeing that Lu Yao was unlikely to listen, he put the matter aside for the time being.

Lu Yao summoned Li Da to his military tent and entrusted him with the task of capturing the city gate.

"Li Da will definitely capture the city gate!"

Li Da stared at Lu Yao with fervent eyes and resolutely accepted the order.

Li Da and others had already witnessed Lu Yao's martial arts skills and regarded him as a martial god descended to earth. In addition, Lu Yao attached great importance to the ideological construction of his officers, and many generals in the army admired and were fanatical about him.

This is also the persona that Lu Yao created for himself. In this era, the identity of a reincarnated immortal is practically invincible.

Moreover, with the support of that incredibly powerful crimson energy, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call Lu Yao a god of war; even Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King of Western Chu, would have to kneel before him.

......

In Sishui County, Lu Yao led dozens of his personal guards to a banquet inside the city.

Lu Yao hadn't originally planned to bring so many people; to him, bringing so many people was pointless.

However, unable to resist Zhang Liang's persuasion and the officers' nagging, he had no choice but to bring more men.

"General Lu, I've heard so much about you. Please take your seat."

The governor of Sishui County hurriedly stepped forward to escort Lu Yao to the county government office, where the officials of Sishui County were all waiting at the banquet.

As the prefectural governor, he shouldn't have needed to cater to Lu Yao like this, but things are different now.

With war raging everywhere and rebels roaming the land, the Prefect of Sishui County feels utterly insecure.

The rebel army of Chen Sheng and Wu Guang was right next to Sishui County and had already occupied half of the cities in Jiujiang County, so he couldn't help but be afraid.

"You're too kind, Prefect. I'm very happy to see you all today."

Lu Yao responded very politely to the governor of Sishui County. After all, the governor had practically handed the entire county to him, so it was only right to be polite.

"Lord Lu, the rebels are now close to Sishui. We have been waiting for you, General, for a long time."

After Lu Yao took his seat, the Commandant of Sishui County raised his wine cup and toasted Lu Yao with a very happy expression.

"Commander, don't worry, I'm here now."

Lu Yao also picked up his wine cup and gave the Sishui County Commandant a strange look.

The atmosphere at the banquet was very harmonious amidst the clinking of glasses and the exchange of toasts.

......

At the gate of Sishui County, Li Da led a team of elite soldiers to the city.

"Halt! Curfew in effect, no entry into the city!"

The county soldiers at the city gate shouted at Li Da and his men as they approached.

"We are Qin soldiers stationed outside the city. We have received orders from our general to enter the city to conduct military business. Why don't you open the city gates and let us in!"

Li Da shouted loudly, his burly figure exuding an overwhelming sense of pressure.

"this..."

The county soldiers stationed at the city gate were also unsure after hearing what Li Da said. He had just seen the Qin army commander outside the city being received with great respect by the prefect, and was now discussing matters with the prefect inside the city.

"Open the door now! Can you take responsibility for delaying military affairs?"

Upon seeing this, Li Da immediately put pressure on the county military officers.

He was ready to seize the city gate, and the short sword behind him was poised to strike.

After careful consideration, the county military officer decided to let Li Da and his group go in, since he couldn't bear the consequences if anything happened.

"Open the city gate!"

The county soldiers shouted at the city wall and made way for them.

"Success!"

Li Da narrowed his eyes slightly, but seeing the city gate open, he remained remarkably calm.

The city gates quickly opened from the inside, revealing the entrance.

"Thanks, brother."

Li Da chuckled and slowly approached the county soldiers and officers.

"We're all brothers, no need... um."

The county soldiers wanted to exchange a few polite words, but before they could finish speaking, Li Da pulled them into his arms and stabbed them several times in the chest.

Other county soldiers were also successfully captured by other elite troops.

"Quickly! Seize the city gates! Send the signal!"

Li Da whispered a command to the dozens of elite soldiers behind him.

Soon, under the sudden attack of Li Da and his men, all the dozens of county soldiers guarding the city gate were killed, and the city gate had been occupied by them.

A whistling arrow shot into the sky from the city gate; it was Li Da's signal.

Soon a troop of cavalry rapidly approached the city gate of Sishui County, and with the gate wide open, they charged into the city without any hindrance.

Countless troops stationed outside the city began to enter the city gates and occupy key points.

......

At the Sishui County government office, the banquet was still lively, and everyone had a smile on their face.

"Oh no! The enemy has stormed the city!"

A county soldier rushed into the banquet in a panic, shouting loudly.

The air in the banquet suddenly froze, and the prefect and the military commander looked bewildered.

"What kind of behavior is this, all flustered and disrespectful! Speak slowly!"

The prefect frowned and reprimanded him.

"Your Excellency, the Qin army stationed outside the city has suddenly attacked the city gate. The gatekeeper was caught off guard and killed. The city gate has fallen, and they have now entered the city!"

The prefect, who was usually quite authoritative, quickly explained the situation to the soldier who came to report.

Upon hearing this, everyone present was startled and turned to look at Lu Yao, who was sitting in the main seat.