King of Guangling put it this way as he led his men straight into the city, without the slightest concern for Xu Weixiong's attempt to stop him.
Xu Weixiong had planned to let the other soldiers enter first and wait until the unrest was under control before going in herself. But when she saw Xu Xiao had already entered, she had no choice but to follow.
After entering Lintong Pass, Xu Xiao said bluntly, "Weixiong, I'll leave ten thousand cavalry here with you. Keep an eye on the city's defenders. Once our Northern Liang infantry arrives, join them and take the major cities of Hezhou. Are you confident you can do that?"
Xu Weixiong glanced at Wang Yue, and only then understood why he had sent her here. She smiled and said, "Father, don't worry. Leave it to me. You and His Majesty should hurry to Tai'an City."
Xu Xiao laughed, then said smugly, "I know how capable Weixiong is. I'm perfectly happy to leave this to you. His Majesty and I can head off to deal with the imperial city without worrying about what's happening behind us."
Wang Yue smiled and reminded her, "Make sure you wear the jade pendant I gave you. If you run into danger, crush it, and I'll come back as soon as I can."
Hearing Wang Yue say that, Xu Xiao chuckled foolishly. It seemed his daughter was quite favored.
Xu Weixiong blushed under Xu Xiao's laughter and hurriedly said, "All right, you'd better get going. Before the surrounding prefectures and counties can react, reach the area outside the imperial city as quickly as possible. That way, Guangling's defenses in Liyang will collapse sooner."
Xu Xiao knew his daughter was embarrassed, so he nodded and set off again with his troops.
Wang Yue gave