Free Web NovelChapter 2129: Chapter 213: Attaining Good Land and Precious Jade, Gaining Peace
No matter how smoothly things are going, necessary vigilance must not be neglected; this is the duty of a general.
As the leader of an army, one must be responsible for the entire army, leaving no room for any carelessness. freёwebnoѵel.com
Subordinates handle their own tasks, and the general attends to matters of a general.
Bao Bozhao’s demeanor was truly gentle, and the state of the surrendered General Wei Guangyao gradually calmed down, beginning to engage in pleasant conversation.
"General Bao is truly a dragon among men! The Bao family of Daqi, a name known for generations, who doesn’t know it? To be honest, I initially intended to resist for a while, but upon seeing the ’Bao’ flag outside the city, my legs suddenly went weak!"
Wei Guangyao shook his head, his tone filled with respect and a hint of bitterness: "The fame of General Bao has already spread throughout Da Xia!"
Bao Bozhao grasped his hand, laughing to those around: "Brother Wei is giving me face and boosting my reputation!"
In just the short moment of conversation, the well-trained Qi Army had already gained control over the key points of the city’s defenses. They had seized the pivot of the city guarding formation, begun blocking the treasury, and were taking stock of military supplies.
The group chatted and laughed as they walked into the city gate tunnel.
During the conversation, Bao Bozhao glanced up at the city tower against the light and clearly saw the words "Noon Sun."
He suddenly laughed and said, "Speaking of which, the ’Zhao’ in my name also has the meaning of ’sun,’ so I have a certain fate with this city!"
Wei Guangyao laughed heartily: "If you put it that way, General, your ’Zhao’ means bright sunlight, and my ’Guangyao’ also means brightness, so I should make a familial connection with you!"
Bao Bozhao said, "Qi and Xia were originally one family; now that you and I are both people of Qi, how are we not family? If Brother Guangyao doesn’t mind, we shall henceforth call each other brothers!"
Wei Guangyao immediately became serious, cupped his hands in salute to Bao Bozhao: "What virtue or capability do I, Wei Guangyao, possess to deserve your favor! I have no other words; henceforth, I will regard you as an elder brother! I am willing to serve you diligently!"
Bao Bozhao was a famous talent in Daqi, while Wei Guangyao, over thirty, had only managed to become the defending general of Noon Sun City. In terms of age, Wei Guangyao was certainly older. But, as the saying goes, the capable is the elder brother, so there is nothing inappropriate about calling him elder brother! It felt natural to him. freewēbnoveℓ.com
Bao Bozhao laughed as he supported him: "The trivial matters of running errands can’t be left to a virtuous brother, but for making meritorious contributions, we must work together!"
"If the elder brother is willing to lead, how could the little brother not comply? In the future, wherever you point, Guangyao will fight without hesitation!"
Bao Bozhao smiled brilliantly.
In just one war of Fa Xia, he had already acknowledged four sworn brothers, and after returning to Qi, they would all be part of his retinue. Holding a city in Summer Country, having a renowned name in a region, wielding troops, these people all possessed real capabilities, not easily recruited under normal circumstances.
If not for this war, where would he find them?
He needed these people’s abilities, and after they surrendered to Qi, having their life’s accumulation reset, they required the strength of the Daqi Bao family, fulfilling each other’s needs.
This kind of relationship is truly reliable.
"Come, Brother Guangyao, tell me well about this Noon Sun City." Bao Bozhao observed this vividly colorful, typical Xia Territory styled city as he walked.
Wei Guangyao also laughed as he accompanied him, dutifully explaining: "Noon Sun City boasts a long history, nestled by mountains and rivers, with beautiful surroundings. Since the ancestors decided... Oh, my mouth! Since Emperor Xia Xiang swept away the Ghost-Headed heretics back then—"
Bang!
The city gate, which had clearly been controlled by the Qi Army, suddenly closed with a thundering sound!
This sound was like a hero striking the sky drum, akin to a thunderclap shaking The Nine Heavens.
The entire Noon Sun City suddenly darkened!
