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On the official road outside Shangfeng City, the banner hunting, the black armor is like a cloud, the spear is like a forest, countless black-armored soldiers are lined up in three columns, walking neatly towards the direction of Shangfeng City, the autumn rain that lasts for two days makes the road full of mud, and the black military shoes trample out countless mud crumbs.

"This, this is the official army coming?"

"The official army is finally here!"

"We are saved!"

At the gate of Shangfeng City, hundreds of surviving people appeared there in fear, looking at the Wang Shi who came from afar, crying with joy and cheering loudly.

At the front of the army, Xiang Tiao's young body was wrapped in delicate black armor, his handsome face was full of military charm under the depiction of the tiger helmet, and his crotch was riding on a tall horse, his posture was erect, and he was the first to gallop surrounded by dozens of personal guards.

As the distance continues to approach, the situation of Shangfeng City gradually comes into view of Xiang Tiao.

The city gate was in a mess, the traces of arrows and fire left by the Nanyi army when they attacked the city, the materials left behind when the people fled in a hurry can be seen everywhere, some stumps and broken arms that have not been cleaned up are scattered everywhere, after a long period of exposure has been dried and blackened, and there is a strong smell of corpses wafting in the air.

On both sides of the road outside the city gate, hundreds of people who heard the movement and ran out boldly described them as withered, staring at Xiang Tiao and the others who were galloping with glowing eyes, staring at them like hungry wolves, forcing the war horses under Xiang Tiao's command to stop their steps, and walked uneasily, and did not move forward.

If it weren't for the fear of the weapons in the hands of the soldiers, these hungry and panicked people would have rushed forward long ago.

Looking at the dead city, the emotions in Xiang Tiao's heart continued to sink.

This is Shangfeng City, which once had a population of nearly 100,000 people?

In less than a month, the former Shangfeng City almost became a ruin, and the city was full of traces left by the Nanyi people who burned and looted, and the population in the city was directly reduced to less than 20,000 people.

Tightening the spear in his hand, Xiang Tiao's mind couldn't help but think of the scene when the Aoshan Tribes allied forces attacked Xiangjia Town, if it wasn't for Sima Yu leading the army to arrive in time, their fate would probably not be much better than these dead people.

"Enter the city and immediately summon the surviving squires in the city to discuss the matter!"

Standing silently in front of the city gate for a long time, it was not until the 10,000 Eastern Army arrived at the city gate that Xiang Tiao regained his mood and ordered the herald beside him.

Armies began to march into the city, some of the soldiers cleared the city, and some of the soldiers began to count the people and settle the camps.

In the Shangfeng City County Guard Mansion, dozens of squires with fearful faces gathered in the council hall, and dozens of soldiers armed with spears guarded the perimeter of the hall.

The cholera of the Nanyi people not only reduced the number of people in the city by more than four-fifths, but most of the wealthy squires in the city also became the ghosts of the Nanyi people, and only a small number of unknown squires remained.

At this time, the hearts of these squires were filled with confusion and fear, and the tragic situation of many rich squires in the city flashed in their minds one by one.

Unlike the others, there was one person in the crowd whose face was very calm, and he was Feng Hui.

More than a year ago, Wang Zhiyuan rebelled, Feng Hui, Feng Shurong and his son were also involved as accomplices, and finally Wang Zhiyuan, Zhao Chuan and others were punished as they deserved, but their father and son escaped by luck and came to Changzhou for refuge.

It was the commercial support policy under Sima Yu's rule that had begun to bear fruit, and Feng Hui, who came to Shangfeng City, also broke out some industries with his superior insight and brains, and barely entered the ranks of wealthy merchants and squires in Shangfeng City, and had a very high voice among the remaining remaining squires.

"General Xiang!"

Just when everyone was fidgeting, Xiang Tiao, dressed in military uniform, stepped into the hall under the escort of several personal guards and walked towards the main seat above.

"Meet the General!"

After he sat down, the people below couldn't wait to bow and see him.

In troubled times, only the army represents the highest power, which is enough to determine the life and death of people, as well as the rise and fall of people.

"Everyone, please get up! All of you here used to be the heads and faces of the people in this Shangfeng City, and now to a large extent represent the public opinion of the people in the city, and now our army has just entered the city, and all parts of the city are still in a mess, and they urgently need to recover. During this period, please also make more efforts to restore the normal life of the people in the city as soon as possible, otherwise when the arrival of 200,000 troops led by my monarch will arrive the next day, we will not be able to explain."

Xiang Tiao politely lifted everyone up, then slowly swept his gaze over everyone, and finally fixed on Feng Hui and said calmly.

Looking at the heroic Xiang Tiao above, Feng Hui's face showed a wry smile, and an inexplicable color flashed in his eyes.

In the end, they found them, and judging from the expression and voice of Xiang Tiao, I am afraid that he already knew about their existence before today.

I think that back then, he also led Yigang Village to compete with the Xiang family for hegemony, and Xiang Tiao had to respectfully call him uncle when he saw him, but now the status between the two is very different, and this young man of the same generation as his son has stood in a high position that he cannot surpass.

"Don't worry, general, we will do our best to cooperate!"

"Don't worry, the general will fully cooperate!"

As soon as Xiang Tiao's words fell, everyone in the hall breathed a sigh of relief, and at the same time, they immediately expressed their loyalty.

The news that Sima Yu was about to personally lead an army of 200,000 made everyone soberly realize that the king of the south would become the real master of this land.

"I hope everyone can remember today's words, Xiang Mou is grateful, and ask Uncle Feng to stay, everyone else can go!"

Xiang Tiao nodded with satisfaction when he saw this, and then stared at Feng Huidao.

"General Xie!"

"General Xie!"

Everyone in the hall looked puzzled at first, and finally after seeing Feng Hui with a calm expression in Xiang Tiao's gaze, they all cast flattering glances at Feng Hui, and then retreated.

Xiang Tiao's words undoubtedly told everyone that he and Feng Hui had known each other, and this alone was worthy of their flattery.

"Uncle Feng, it's been a long time!"

In the hall, the two watched silently for a while, and then took the lead in saluting Feng Hui.

"Feng knows his crime, if General Xiang wants to ask me for the crime, just do it!"

Facing Xiang Tiao's gaze, Feng Hui said calmly and fearlessly.

After experiencing ups and downs, the original unrealistic illusions in Feng Hui's heart have long been smoothed out by life.

"Guilty? If the king really wants to ask for guilt, Uncle Feng probably won't be able to wait for today! ”

A smile swept up at the corner of Xiang Tiao's mouth and said softly.

I really thought that Jin Yiwei was a vegetarian, if it weren't for the fact that Feng Hui's father and son were not the masterminds, Sima Yu didn't want to be more serious, where would they still be alive today.

"What do you mean by the general leaving me down?"

Feng Hui had a puzzled look on his face, he couldn't understand what was the matter with Xiang Tiao looking for him.

"I want to ask Uncle Feng to come forward to temporarily take the post of Shangfeng City Shou"

On September 8, the third year of the Great Controversy, Xiang Tiao led 10,000 Eastern Army to enter Shangfeng City, and after inviting Feng Hui, a local wealthy merchant in Shangfeng City, to temporarily take over the post of city guard, the situation in Shangfeng City was instantly stabilized, and the few remaining rich squires in the city contributed to quickly restore law and order in the city.

At the same time, under the leadership of Sima Yu, the army of 150,000 southern kings finally crossed Baofeng Mountain and entered the territory of Dong'an City, marking the beginning of this battle for the hegemony of Changzhou.