In just one month, Mu Qing broke through the first easy-to-defend but difficult-to-attack checkpoint of Pingxiang Kingdom. Although he lost thousands of elite soldiers, it was all worth it.
Without the first fortress to resist foreign enemies, Mu Qing was like a tiger entering a flock of sheep, pushing forward all the way.
The top leaders of Pingxiang State were panicked, and Mu Qing made a request for reconciliation and was willing to pay the price.
Mu Qing did not agree to this, but continued south.
It wasn't until Mu Qing killed more than 100,000 enemy troops and appeared on horseback in Kyoto of Pingxiang Kingdom that Mu Qing temporarily stopped.
Fighting all the way, Mu Qing strictly ordered his subordinates not to insult any people in Pingxiang. Anyone who disobeyed the order would be killed without mercy.
With Mu Qing's iron order, although the soldiers reached the capital of Pingxiang Kingdom, they did not harm innocent people. The people of Pingxiang Kingdom felt it was strange, and they felt like they were surviving a disaster.
"Get out of the city and surrender!"
Mu Qing looked up at the Kyoto of Pingxiang Kingdom and said in deep thought.
Half an hour later, the prime minister of Pingxiang State left the city with a letter of surrender.
"General Mu is unparalleled in bravery, and our country, Ping Xiang, is willing to surrender."
The prime minister is old and his face is ashen.
"You are not qualified yet, let Li Qianming come out in person."
Mu Qing did not accept the letter and said coldly.
The Li Qianming mentioned by Mu Qing was the monarch of Pingxiang.
"General Mu, is there something wrong with this matter? Can you save the last bit of dignity for the monarch?"
the prime minister requested.
"When Pingxiang State attacked Fenglai State, why didn't I think of this? Now it's too late to say this. Within half an hour, either Li Qianming will submit a letter of surrender, or I will break through the city gate and go to see him in person. "
Mu Qing did not give in and said proudly.
Having said this, the prime minister knew that he could not change Mu Qing's will, so he had to return to the city in despair.
A quarter of an hour later, Li Qianming, wearing a dragon robe, stepped out of the city gate with a look of sorrow and indignation. Behind him were all the ministers of the Pingxiang Kingdom.
"Ping the Xiang Kingdom, I am willing to surrender."
Li Qianming's last bit of dignity was gone, he looked sad and said through gritted teeth.
"If he dares to invade the borders of Fenglai Kingdom again in the future, he will be stained with blood for thousands of miles!"
Mu Qing sat on the war horse and looked down at the monarch of Pingxiang Kingdom in front of him, whose power was like a rainbow.
The Pingxiang Kingdom was defeated and countless gold, silver and jewels were compensated. This battle damaged the foundation of the Pingxiang Kingdom, and I am afraid it will not be able to recover for decades to come.
From the beginning to the end, Mu Qing was planned to take over the Pingxiang Kingdom. It is easy to attack a city, but it is difficult to defend a city!
Moreover, Mu Qing had no intention of continuing to make contributions to Fenglai Country. He just wanted to use this battle to calm down the war in the world, but he put aside the regrets in his heart and had no worries.
Soon after, Muqing's master returned to the court with great prestige.
When all the countries in the world learned about Mu Qing's attack on Pingxiang, they were panicked. Each country sent envoys and presented treasures in order to maintain friendly relations with Fenglai.
From the time Muqing led the troops on the expedition to the time they returned, it lasted for eleven months, less than a year.
Ying Qianjun and hundreds of civil and military officials marched ten miles out of the city to greet him.
"See General."
All the officials bowed to Mu Qing and saluted, not daring to take a breath.
"He is indeed a great general!"
Ying Qianjun took Mu Qing's hand, the joy on his face could not be concealed.
After returning to the dynasty, he should give a huge reward to the three armies.
Mu Qing refused Ying Qianjun's reward because he did not want fame and fortune.
"The general has made great achievements in battle. If Gu does not reward the general, I am afraid it will chill the hearts of the people in the world. Since the general does not care about worldly things, then Gu should find a marriage for the general!"
Ying Qianjun's face was full of smiles: "Princess Fengyin is Gu's biological sister. She is proficient in poetry and poetry, and she is a good match for the general."
"Wei Chen seconded the proposal."
All officials expressed their opinions that this matter was feasible.
Hearing this, Mu Qing frowned and took off the silver-white armor he was wearing in front of all the civil and military officials.
"The last general said on the day he left for the expedition that he would not want any reward when he returned, but only wanted to be free. Today, the last general voluntarily resigned from the post of general and said goodbye."
Mu Qing put his armor on the ground and spoke righteously.
"this......"
Everyone was dumbfounded. Is the general serious?
"General, if you feel dissatisfied with Gu's reward, you can raise it. Why is it like this?"
Ying Qianjun was panicked. He didn't want Mu Qing to become too powerful, but he also didn't want Mu Qing to leave.
"The common people have made up their minds."
Mu Qing shook his head and turned around, ignoring everyone's surprised looks.
In the long corridor in the main hall, Princess Fengyin had been listening secretly. When she heard that Ying Qianjun had proposed the marriage, although she had already known about it, her heart was still trembling.
However, Mu Qing refused the offer of marriage without hesitation, leaving Princess Fengyin instantly disappointed.
"That's right, how can I be worthy of someone like you?"
Princess Fengyin has always been in love with Mu Qing, but unfortunately the falling flowers are careless and the flowing water is ruthless. Princess Fengyin laughed at herself and no longer had any hope, leaving behind a lonely figure.
Mu Qing took off his armor, and also took off his responsibilities and shackles.
From then on, the rise and fall of Fenglai Country had nothing to do with Mu Qing.
Mu Qing strode to the small wine shop and found that Xu Changge was not there.
After thinking for a while, Mu Qing walked into the abandoned Yuxiang Garden.
"You are indeed here."
Mu Qing saw Xu Changge sitting under the old locust tree. There were several bottles of wine on the table, seemingly waiting for him.
"One battle will determine the outcome. He is worthy of being a famous general."
Xu Changge congratulated.
"It's just a false reputation, I don't care."
Mu Qing said.
"have a drink."
Xu Changge filled Mu Qing's drink.
Mu Qing drank the wine in one gulp, glanced at Miss Pipa's tombstone, and a tenderness flashed in his eyes.
In this way, the two of them remained silent and drank all the wine on the table.
After drinking for three rounds, Mu Qing muttered: "The road you mentioned, which way should I go?"
"When you leave this world, you will naturally know." Xu Changge said.
"How to leave?" Mu Qing asked.
"I'm not sure about this yet. If we walk together, we can find the way out."
Xu Changge has been meditating these days, and his cultivation has recovered somewhat.
Land abandoned by heaven generally has enchantment laws. As long as the enchantment is broken, you can enter the great world.
"I'm following you. I hope you didn't lie to me."
Mu Qing believed in what Xu Changge said.
"If you are ready, let's set off immediately!" Xu Changge.
"Wait for me." Mu Qing walked to Miss Pipa's grave, reluctant to leave.
"I have performed Taoist magic here. It will not be destroyed. Don't worry." Xu Changge saw Mu Qing's concerns: "If you can't give up, I can take this place away with me."
"No, let her stay here!" Mu Qing rejected Xu Changge's kindness: "She likes the tranquility here, so don't disturb her. In the future, I will really have the strength to take this place away with me."
"Okay." Xu Changge respected Mu Qing's choice.
Immediately afterwards, Mu Qing walked to a grocery store in Yuxiangyuan. After searching for a long time, he took out a box from Miss Pipa's belongings.
"This is what I left for her when we parted ways, and it is also a token between me and her."
Mu Qing hugged the box and talked to himself.
With that said, Mu Qing opened the box, and there was a sword inside.
Xu Changge took a look, his body froze, his pupils shrank rapidly, and a look of horror appeared on his face that was difficult to conceal: "This sword..."
Mu Qing noticed that Xu Changge's mood changed greatly, and took out the sword from the box: "This is the sword that I made by myself when I was young. It is made of broken wood and named after Han Qing."
boom!
Xu Changge's body suddenly shook, and five thunders struck his head, shocking him to the extreme.