Chapter 75

"Puff, puff, puff!!"

Even the elite of the Yellow Turban army could not stop the Black Armor Army for a moment, let alone this mob in front of them.

In an instant, this group of Yellow Turbans was routed.

They either knelt down to surrender or fled in all directions.

The leader was even beheaded by Su Xuan during the first wave of impact.

"Those who kneel and surrender will not be killed!!"

"Those who kneel and surrender will not be killed!!"

It was more than ten minutes after clearing all the Yellow Turbans.

In this battle, more than 800 were beheaded, and more than 6,000 were captured.

A small portion was lucky enough to escape the pursuit and flee into the nearby mountains and forests.

Seeing this, Su Xuan did not continue to send people to pursue.

There was no need.

"We respectfully welcome General Su Xuan, and many thanks to General Su for the grace of lifting the siege and saving our lives!"

At this time, Xue Fang led Cheng Yu and others to open the city gate and went out of the city to welcome Su Xuan and the Black Armor Army, looking respectful.

"Are you the County Magistrate of Dong'e?"

Seeing this, Su Xuan stepped forward on his horse and asked Xue Fang with a puzzled look.

While speaking, he also paid attention to Cheng Yu.

Because this person was dressed as a scholar, and his temperament did not seem like an ordinary person.

Mainly, this person looked at him with quite eager eyes, which made Su Xuan a bit confused.

He came to Dong'e this time not only to suppress the rebels but also for Cheng Yu.

But he had never seen Cheng Yu before.

Although he had suspicions, he could not be sure that this person was Cheng Yu.

"In reply to the General, I am not!"

Hearing this, Xue Fang felt Su Xuan's inexplicable aura, cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and he became even more respectful: "I am the head of the Xue clan of Dong'e, and I defended the city together with Cheng Yu, who is beside me."

"As for the County Magistrate of Dong'e and the others, they had already fled the city long ago."

"So that's how it is!"

Hearing this, Su Xuan immediately understood, then looked at Cheng Yu and smiled slightly: "Are you Cheng Yu, who defended this Dong'e?"

"Yes!"

Seeing this, Cheng Yu quickly stepped forward and bowed to Su Xuan: "Cheng Yu of Dong'e pays respects to General Su. I dare not take credit. I was lucky to have the General's divine troops descend from heaven; otherwise, I fear we would not have lasted long."

"Everything is the General's credit."

"Haha!"

Hearing this, Su Xuan smiled, dismounted, walked to Cheng Yu, looked him over, and extended an invitation: "After I entered the territory of Dongjun, I had long heard of Cheng Yu of Dong'e and the story of changing his name because of a dream. I thought it must be you!"

Hearing this, Cheng Yu's heart sank, and he explained in a panic: "That was just a joke I made when I was young and ignorant. I hope the General will forgive me."

As he spoke, Cheng Yu wanted to explain something else.

Su Xuan waved his hand to stop him and looked at Cheng Yu seriously: "Why does Zhongde need to explain? I can see that you are a talented person."

"It's just because your background was not good enough that you resorted to such a desperate measure. This is nothing to be ashamed of."

"Among the young disciples of scholar-official families, who hasn't used similar means to become famous?"

"The reason they achieved a good reputation while you, Zhongde, were mocked for it is simply because your status and background were not good enough!"

"I never care about these things."

"After all, my background is also ordinary."

"You don't need to care too much about the opinions of others."

"On the day you achieve success and fame, the things you were mocked for in the past will become stories of praise."

Hearing this, the shame on Cheng Yu's face disappeared, and only full gratitude and admiration remained in his heart.

How could he not understand that Su Xuan was pointing out and appreciating him?

Indeed, that was exactly what he thought and did at the time.

As a result, what he brought upon himself was slander and ridicule.

He did not expect Su Xuan to speak a fair word for him today without mocking him.

"Thank you, General, for your instruction, and thank you for not considering me despicable."

Cheng Yu's eyes were filled with tears of gratitude as he bowed: "If the General does not abandon me, Cheng Yu is willing to serve you to the death."

To find a soulmate and meet a wise lord in one's life is a great fortune.

Cheng Yu had this feeling at this moment.

"Haha! Zhongde, please rise quickly!"

Seeing this, Su Xuan laughed, helped Cheng Yu up, patted his arm, and said: "To have Zhongde's help is like Gao Zu obtaining Chen Ping; I am overjoyed."

"From now on, you will be the Chief Clerk under my command."

"Many thanks, my Lord!"

Hearing this, Cheng Yu was excited and bowed again in thanks.

His choice was indeed correct.

Su Xuan was his soulmate and wise lord.

He entrusted him with a heavy responsibility right from the start.

Cheng Yu's heart was filled with emotion, and he made up his mind to serve Su Xuan to the death with all his might in the future and must help Su Xuan achieve a shocking great cause.

Only then would he not fail the kindness of Su Xuan's appreciation and instruction today.

At the same time, he also wanted to prove to the world and those who once looked down on him by assisting Su Xuan that his, Cheng Yu's, learning was not in vain.

That he, Cheng Yu, was not a joke.

Xue Fang, who was on the side, was stunned by this series of events.

But he knew that Cheng Yu had latched onto a big thigh and would be prosperous in the future, so he immediately congratulated Su Xuan and Cheng Yu: "Congratulations to General Su for obtaining a talent, and congratulations to Brother Zhongde for meeting a wise lord."

"Not at all, not at all!"

Hearing this, Cheng Yu immediately smiled and returned the bow.

Xue Fang did not mind and then invited Su Xuan: "This time, thanks to the General, Dong'e city was saved. I have already prepared a banquet in the mansion. Would the General like to enter the city for a chat?"

"Of course, I have also ordered people to prepare delicious food and drinks for the officers and soldiers under your command. I hope the General will be satisfied."

This was a good opportunity to make friends with Su Xuan! How could he not grasp it well?

Moreover, reasonably and emotionally, Su Xuan saved Dong'e, so he, as the host, had to show something.

He was already prepared to persuade other families in the city to prepare a generous thank-you gift for Su Xuan together, in order to build a relationship.

After all, this person currently had the favor of the Son of Heaven!

The future was limitless.

"Very well! You have a heart!"

Su Xuan nodded and agreed.

It was just right to take a rest and replenish grain and grass.

Afterwards, Su Xuan took Old Dian Wei, Huang Zhong, Xi Zhicai, and others to attend the victory banquet.

He also introduced the newly joined Cheng Yu to them so they could get to know each other.

Huang Zhong and the others knew their Lord's vision, so they naturally accepted Cheng Yu happily.

The more talents under the Lord's command, the better!

Since this Cheng Yu could defend Dong'e for several days with his own strength and hundreds of local braves, he was already extraordinary.

Worthy of being taken seriously.

Another 3 days later, Su Xuan cooperated with General Huangfu Song to sweep across the Yellow Turban army in all counties of Yanzhou. Even if there were remnants, they were no longer a threat.

They immediately began to split their forces to fight in Yuzhou and continue the clearing.

During this period, Su Xuan also learned through the tentacles of the Secret Guards that Lu Zhi was still the same as in the history of his previous life, offending Zuo Feng, and had no intention of changing his strategy at all.

Zuo Feng was already on his way back to Luoyang in a rage.

— Author's Notes —

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