"Death absolves all debts?"
"Nobody's that magnanimous. If Jin Kui's entire family hadn't died, his family members certainly wouldn't have survived; they would all be dead!"
"Lu Ming has never been a gentleman. Revenge is a matter of course!"
"The idea of forgetting past grievances with a smile is for fools. Who has that kind of forgiving heart? Jin Kui ambushed him with bandits before; that was a fight to the death, directly threatening his personal safety and future. It's not so easy to let go of hatred."
"First, I need to get my hands on the supplies here. I unexpectedly found quite a bit of wood, about a thousand pounds. I promptly pocketed it to use as upgrade materials."
"I ordered the soldiers to clean up the battlefield, collect weapons for forging, and also gather all the prisoners."
"The wounded also need to be treated centrally. Some injuries must be treated immediately, otherwise, they will cause serious long-term consequences."
" When Yang Ke, the head of the Yang family branch in Anyi City, arrived, Lu Ming was still in the military camp treating wounded soldiers.
He was setting bones and splinting them.
He was suturing lacerations, disinfecting wounds, and doing everything he could to save the soldiers' lives. Once they recovered, they would become valuable veterans!
Yang Ke was kept outside the military camp by his personal guards. Looking inside, he could still see the grain and supplies his family had previously entrusted to Yang Feng, now all Lu Ming's spoils of war.
He wanted to curse inwardly, "That damned Lu Ming! Why did he have to arrive right when I handed over the grain and supplies? Was he deliberately trying to make a fool of me?"
He could only mutter these thoughts to himself; he would never say them aloud. Saying such things would be a serious offense, no joke.
He could only stand silently to the side and wait. All the county soldiers in Anyi City were dead.
Those who weren't dead were tortured beyond recognition. The county soldiers were captured by bandits. If they could live peacefully afterward, they'd be living like mice licking a cat's genitals—it would be incredibly exciting!
It wasn't until evening that Lu Ming put down his tools and washed his blood-stained hands with warm water.
Looking at Yang Ke standing in the tent, he said, "Lord Yang, is there something you need? The military camp is busy, and we apologize for any shortcomings in our hospitality!"
"Not at all, not at all. Captain, you are brave and wise, and you treat your soldiers like your own children. This is a blessing for the soldiers." Yang Ke bowed and offered flattering words, his face still bearing a fawning smile.
"Alright, Lord Yang, just say what you need to say. I really don't have time for idle chatter." Lu Ming frowned. He truly didn't have time to waste on pleasantries.
There were already many things to do. In the initial stages of the operation, treating the wounded, guarding the prisoners, and allocating logistics all required his management.
Jiang Qin was merely a military man; he could share some of the burden recently, but he was completely incapable of leading independently. He still lacked capable generals to share the workload, which was causing him considerable distress.
"In that case, I won't beat around the bush. Please, Captain, have lunch at my residence tomorrow as a welcome welcome. I have an important matter to discuss with you, and I sincerely hope you will grace me with your presence. A generous gift will be offered in return." Yang Ke handed over an invitation, his expression shifting from playful to serious.
Hosting distinguished guests was a very serious matter. A formal banquet was a sign of respect for the guests; from the invitation itself to opening the gates to greet them, everything was done with the utmost courtesy.
"I understand. I will be at your residence at noon tomorrow for our discussion. Lord Yang, I have matters to attend to at the military camp, so I will not keep you any longer. Please forgive me." Lu Ming accepted the invitation, cupped his hands in greeting, and realized it was just an invitation. All that talk and waiting here for so long suggested this luncheon might not be so pleasant, and the matters to be discussed were likely related to the fall of Anyi City and the destruction of the Jin family.
The Jin family was destroyed, but their land, shops, and other real estate remained, especially the fertile fields—precious heirlooms!
"Then I will take my leave." Yang Ke finished speaking, cupped his hands in greeting, and left under the guidance of the soldiers.
Everything that needed to be said had been said. Some important matters indeed needed to be discussed properly at Lu Ming's residence: the division of spoils and the matter of merit needed to be discussed.
The Jin family's downfall has given the Yang family the opportunity to control Anyi City. Lu Ming's assistance was crucial in this, to say the least.
Tossing the invitation aside, Lu Ming cracked his neck, turned, and left to return to the Jin family's fortified village.
Madam Zou had already prepared hot water, waiting for Lu Ming's return.
He could enjoy a hot bath, and a sumptuous late-night snack was also prepared.
These were all made by the Jin family's servants. The city had only recently been breached; not all were dead yet, and a considerable number of servants had survived, ready to continue serving him.
Immersed in the hot water, Lu Ming groaned comfortably.
Madam Zou personally massaged his shoulders, wearing only a bra. Her large breasts created a deep cleavage, easily drawing the eye in.
After a busy day, his muscles needed relaxation, and the scent of Madam Zou's body rekindled a desire.
After resting with his eyes closed for ten minutes, Lu Ming opened them again and saw that Madam Zou was still diligently massaging his muscles. Her beautiful, round cheeks were flushed from the effort, and fine beads of sweat made her look particularly alluring.
"Come on, let's go get something to eat." Lu Ming placed his hand on Madam Zou's shapely buttocks and gave them a couple of firm squeezes to satisfy his urge.
Zhang Ji's wife, the woman who could make Cao Cao lose his mind, was indeed very attractive!
Even after having slept with her many times, she still possessed a captivating charm!
This was the most alluring mature woman he had ever seen, a woman famous in the history of the Three Kingdoms, truly captivating.
She was far more alluring than a twenty-year-old woman like Cai Wenji—mature, voluptuous, and charming; she knew exactly how to attract a man's attention!
Upon entering the living room, Lu Ming didn't stand on ceremony and began to wolf down his food.
Steamed chicken, steamed duck, steamed fish, and stir-fried vegetables—the dishes weren't particularly special.
They were very bland and bland, which was hard for Lu Ming, a food lover, to accept.
After tasting the system's blueprint-based cuisine, eating these dishes was indeed difficult to accept.
Actually, these dishes weren't bad; in fact, they were quite good. It just couldn't compare to the system's creations, but compared to ordinary people's meals, they were already rare delicacies.