Peerless Taoist

However, the Dingan Star had suffered a major change, and all of the Star Lords and officials had been slaughtered by Li Mi.    

This caused the entire Dingan Star to become a vacuum state, so they were absent from this meeting.    

"We congratulate General Lu for his victory and defeat of the Tang army. The few of us will give him a small gift and even accept it."    

The older Star Lord in the lead cupped his hands and smiled.    

Outside the yamen, many gifts had already piled up like a mountain.    

Lu Yu glanced at the gifts and said, "Everyone, come and find me. If you have anything to say, just say it."    

Many Star Lords shook their heads. Although Lu Yu was young, he held military power and his own strength was extraordinary.    

When they faced Lu Yu, each of them actually felt a trace of pressure. This made many people feel that it was somewhat inconceivable.    

After all, many of them were veterans who had been in the official circles for many years. It was quite inconceivable that they would fear a rising star like Lu Yu.    

The old Star Lord stood up and said, "This old man relies on old age to act old. I would like to boldly ask, General, what plans do you have?"    

"I will naturally lead the troops and return home." Lu Yu said faintly.    

The old Star Lord sighed and said, "This old man will also say it clearly, we are people. They were abandoned by the court. The Imperial Court ceded all 41 stars to the Heavenly Tang Dynasty. From then on, we are no longer officials of Great Yu, and we are no longer able to enjoy salary and fortune. In fact, as long as the Tang Dynasty says a word, we will be driven away."    

" What do you mean? " Lu Yu said without changing his expression.    

All the Star Lords got up and knelt in front of Lu Yu.    

"We are willing to pledge our loyalty to General Lu, and we will not hesitate to die!" All of the Star Lords said in unison.    

A long period of silence descended, but Lu Yu did not immediately reply them.    

Many of the Star Lords' foreheads were already beginning to drip with a layer of cold sweat.    

They only felt that the person they were facing was not a young man, but a ferocious beast from the primeval forest, staring at them with a fierce gaze.    

"Why?"    

Lu Yu asked, "Why should I take you in?"    

Hmm?    

Many of the Star Lords raised their heads in shock.    

In their plans, if they announced their loyalty, Lu Yu would be very happy to accept them. After that, the main officials would have peace, and everything would be fine.    

However, Lu Yu's current performance had completely exceeded their expectations.    

"I have countless soldiers and generals under my command, and I have a group of strategists. There are over a thousand people who came from humble backgrounds, and there are too many people who are qualified to replace you. When the Tang army came, did you make any military merits?" Lu Yu asked.    

All the Star Lords were silent.    

Tang Jun had arrived too quickly, so many of them did not have time to react.    

Forty-one stars, all of them actually fell in the blink of an eye.    

Apart from a few regions that resisted, those Star Lords who were usually high and mighty all chose to surrender to the Tang Dynasty without exception.    

They originally thought that those who understood the situation were wise men, but they didn't think that their decisiveness at that time would turn into a deadly poison in the blink of an eye.    

"We did something wrong before. General Lu, please spare us!" Everyone lowered their heads and knelt down, silent like cicadas in winter.    

They had no doubt that Lu Yu had the intention to kill them.    

Lu Yu tapped his finger on the chair.    

"I can keep you, but at least you have to show that you are worth it." Lu Yu said faintly.    

Everyone was shocked.    

The old Star Lord said with a trembling voice, "General Lu, what do you want us to do?"