Under the contact of Zhao Shenkuan, Qin Shangxing, and the others, the Revolutionary Army members of the Denglai area came to surrender.
Just like what the student recruitment fund and Qin Shangxing said, there were only a few mountain strongholds that relied on the steep mountain terrain to refuse to submit.
The 2nd and 3rd divisions of the new army, who were in charge of the eastern expedition, directly uprooted these villages.
As they swept through, the remaining villages were terrified and surrendered.
The entire Eastern Expedition was exceptionally smooth!
Apart from that, the announcement of Prince Heng's residence was also spread to Dengzhou, Laizhou, and other regions. Some county officials and garrisons came to surrender.
As for the 2nd and 3rd divisions, they entered Dengzhou City and Laizhou City without bloodshed.
At the same time, the three divisions headed south and arrived at Ju Prefecture and Yi Prefecture.
However, unlike Dengzhou and Laizhou, the defenders of Juzhou and Yizhou didn't surrender their cities. Instead, they shut their city gates tightly and didn't leave.
Seeing this scene, Wang Xiaoliang frowned and asked,""Didn't the Imperial Residence's notice reach Juzhou City? Why haven't these people opened the city gates yet?”
"Commander Wang,"
The advisor beside him said," The notice has already been sent into the city. I don't know what's going on with these people in Juzhou City. I'm afraid they don't want to submit to Your Highness."”
"You don't want to submit?"
Wang Xiaoliang snorted and asked,""The people of Juzhou City are really brave! Who is guarding this city?"
"Commander Wang,"
The advisor replied,"According to the information we gathered, the one guarding Juzhou City is Commander Liu Dezhi. He has 5,000 soldiers under him. I heard that some time ago, they even incorporated a nearby team.
The army had 7,000 or 8,000 men.”
"Seven to eight thousand?"
Wang Xiaoliang frowned and snorted,""This Liu Dezhi is quite bold! However, seven to eight thousand soldiers dare to resist us? I think he's tired of living!"
"Commander,"
"Actually, Liu Dezhi has a backer!" The staff officer continued.”
"A backer?"
"Who's your backer?" Wang Xiaoliang asked.”
"Dong Ping Bo, Liu Zeqing."
"Liu Zeqing was the commander of the Shandong Army and had many troops under him." In the summer, Liu Zeqing led his troops south to Huai 'an. Later, he participated in supporting King Fu to ascend the throne and was granted the title of Dongping Bo, stationed in Huai 'an. This Liu Dezhi was Liu Zeqing's family, and the two of them had a close relationship. Now, Liu Dezhi dared to reject his highness 'orders because he had the support of the Eastern Ping Earl, Liu Zeqing, and Ying Tian City!”
"Oh?"
This time, Wang Xiaoliang was stunned.
After hearing this, Wang Xiaoliang realized that this matter was indeed a little tricky!
Who would have thought that the person standing behind Ju Prefecture's Liu Dezhi was the Eastern Ping Earl, Liu Zeqing? It was Ying Tian City!
In that case, Yi Prefecture's refusal to submit probably had Ying Tian City's shadow behind it, right?
As he thought about it, Division Commander Wang Xiaoliang turned to the staff officer and asked,""Is it the same in Yizhou City?”
"That's right!"
The advisor nodded.
Whoosh!
"Looks like we've really encountered a tough nut to crack!" Wang Xiaoliang sneered.”
"What bones are hard to chew?"
At this moment, a voice came from behind.
Wang Xiaoliang turned his head and saw Zhu Youyou, Prince Heng, walking over.
Wang Xiaoliang was shocked and quickly asked,
"Your Highness, why are you here?"
"I was worried about the situation here, so I came to take a look personally!”
As he spoke, Zhu Youqi looked at Wang Xiaoliang and asked,""Wang Xiaoliang, did you encounter any difficulties?”
"Your Highness, there really is one."
Immediately, Wang Xiaoliang explained the situation of Ju Prefecture City and Yi Prefecture City to Zhu You Xin.
Hearing Wang Xiaoliang's words, Zhu Youqi was stunned for a moment, then he burst out laughing.
Why was his highness smiling?
Wang Xiaoliang was a little surprised. He didn't understand what his highness was laughing about.
Zhu Youzhen didn't laugh at all. He was laughing because he had predicted everything!
He actually expected the government troops to have resistance!
However, Zhu Youxin was not depressed.
When the soldiers came, he would block them with the earth!
Zhu Youqi had already thought of a countermeasure for such a thing.
"Wang Xiaoliang,"
Looking at Wang Xiaoliang, Zhu Youqi asked,""Are you confident in letting your three divisions attack Juzhou City?”
"Ah?"
Wang Xiaoliang was stunned for a moment. His eyes widened, and he could not believe his ears.
Attacking Juzhou City?
Was his highness going to make a move on Liu Dezhi in Ju Prefecture City?
After hesitating for a moment, Wang Xiaoliang quickly said,""Your Highness, a mere Ju Prefecture City is nothing!”
"That's good!"
Zhu You Xin nodded and said,"The troops of the three divisions will immediately reorganize their troops and prepare for battle!"”
"Yes, sir!"
Wang Xiaoliang replied.
Immediately, the three divisions outside Ju Prefecture City began to arrange their troops.
As soon as the fully armed soldiers began their preparations, the entire Juzhou City was shaken.
At the top of Ju Prefecture City.
Commander Liu Dezhi looked at the army outside the city, and his expression instantly darkened.
"Hmm?"
Liu Dezhi frowned and asked,"What about the people outside the city?"
What was the king's manor's army doing? Could it be that they want to take down our Ju Prefecture City?”
"Commander, it seems to be true!"
An aide narrowed his triangular eyes and nodded."Look outside. The troops of Prince Heng's manor seem to be preparing the siege ladder.”
"Hmm? It really is!"
At this moment, Commander Liu Dezhi was stunned.
"What is Prince Heng doing?"
Liu Dezhi's gaze was cold as he said coldly,"As a vassal king, he doesn't know that he has an army. Now, he wants to use his private army to besiege the prefecture. What is Prince Heng doing? Are you planning to rebel?"
"Commander is right!"
The aide nodded and said," We can't allow Prince Heng to do this. The most important thing is to report this matter to Huai An and Ying Tian immediately!"”
"Yes!"
Commander Liu Dezhi hurriedly nodded.
They were very clear about what Prince Heng Zhu Youyou had done in Shandong recently.
This was especially so for Zhu Youyou, who had forcefully cleared the land and divided it equally. He had even confiscated the land and property of countless gentry and wealthy families.
Such an action had already caused a huge sensation in Shandong!
And now, Prince Heng's army actually wanted to occupy other prefectures and counties to promote their policies.
How could he not be angry when he was the one who had moved the soil!
Moreover, not only Liu Dezhi, but also Liu Zeqing, they were all born and raised in Shandong!
In Shandong, there were many fields, real estate, and property.
If the army of Prince Heng's Imperial Residence came, these lands, properties, and assets would be lost!
For the power in his hands, for the wealth of his family, Juzhou City must be preserved!
Prince Heng outside the city
The prefecture army had to block it!
Immediately, Commander Liu Dezhi said coldly,"Immediately send someone to report the news here to Huai 'an City and Ying Tian City!”
"In addition, send people out of the city to stop the army of Prince Heng's residence!”
"Yes, sir!"
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