Chapter 1029
Chapter 1029
"The Imperial Guards are apprehending a criminal. All bystanders, please make way immediately!"
Along with the sound of horses' hooves, a cold, low growl also reached everyone's ears as it drew nearer.
"Ok?"
Upon hearing this, the Jiangzhou officials and gentry representatives, led by Zhang Tao, felt a sudden jolt of unease.
Especially when they saw Li Yuanfang, who was dressed in the uniform of a thousand-household commander, dragging a bloodied man with a rope from behind his horse, they were terrified.
Why are there still Imperial Guards inside the city?
Even if Kui Dou failed to eliminate them, the retainers, guest elders, and hired martial arts masters who had already taken action should receive orders to eradicate them completely.
Could it be that……
The plot was completely exposed, and he was killed by the Jinyiwei who had infiltrated Jiangzhou?
The more they thought about it, the more uncertain the Jiangzhou officials and gentry representatives felt, and their faces became extremely unpleasant.
As the group of Imperial Guards drew closer, they realized...
The Imperial Guards who were with Li Yuanfang have now changed into flying fish robes without even acting.
As they rode towards this direction, each horse was pulling one or more bloodied figures behind it.
"what!"
"Ow."
During this process, the screams of those being pulled away even drowned out the sound of the horses' hooves.
As a result, the common people and merchants who had originally planned to watch the "Great Ming War God" Xu Bantian hurriedly retreated, fearing that they would avoid him as much as possible.
Leave the main road to them!
"Ouch!"
"No matter how far away I was, I could feel Old Li's domineering aura coming right at me!"
“It’s getting more and more like that.”
Unlike Zhang Tao and the others, who were trembling inside, Xu Da Guanren, now that he saw Li Yuanfang appear, knew that he had the situation under control. He smiled and teased Wang Qinian, Zhang Liansong, and the others beside him.
"A general's demeanor!"
"Brother Yuanfang, you are definitely capable of handling things on your own."
"At the very least, dealing with some Tom, Dick, and Harry is still a piece of cake!"
When he said this, Wang Qinian made no attempt to conceal himself from the Jiangzhou officials and gentry present.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Tao subconsciously looked at Old Wang, who had spoken.
The two had quite a bit of contact in private during this period.
In his memory, this "Lord Wang" was always polite to everyone and had a harmless smile on his face.
As a result, Zhang Tao regarded the other party as a 'sycophant'—someone who rose to power through flattery and connections!
However, his words just now made me feel an invisible killing intent.
Smiling tiger?
'Whoa!'
"Li Yuanfang, commander of the Inspectorate, along with his entire action team, pays his respects, Your Excellency!"
"Oh my, brothers, what a grand gesture! Are you asking me to treat you to a whole dragon (a euphemism for a large, elaborate meal) tonight?"
As he said this with a smile, Xu Shan quickly helped up Li Yuanfang and the others who were about to bow.
Then, pointing to the dozen or so bloodied figures still groaning in pain, he said, "What's going on? Who are these people? They're covered in blood."
"In reply to your question, sir, these are mostly members of the [Kui Dou] group who secretly assassinate the emperor's personal guards."
"They were all assigned by Shi Ke."
Upon hearing this, Xu Shan's face turned cold, and he turned to look at Zhang Tao.
The latter immediately retorted, "How audacious! How audacious!"
"You gentlemen are not merely the emperor's personal guards, but also imperial envoys representing His Majesty."
"For this alone, the entire family must be executed."
"Someone is coming."
"Have."
"Quickly take all these people away and execute them on the spot. Otherwise, they will offend Imperial Envoy Xu's eyes."
"Yes."
Desiring to resolve the situation quickly, Zhang Tao immediately ordered his men to take over the bloodied men.
He was thinking of directly destroying any 'evidence' that might expose him.
'Wow.'
However, just as the guards accompanying him were about to make a move, they were immediately pinned to the spot by Wang Wushang, Zhang Liansong, and others.
"Xu, Imperial Envoy Xu, what... what does this mean?"
Zhang Tao, somewhat flustered, immediately asked.
"Want to hear what Commander Li has to say? He already said that the majority are from the [Kui Dou] faction. What about the minority?"
"In reply to your question, sir, a few of them are hired assassins from the martial arts world."
"They're trying to take advantage of the situation when [Kui Dou] and we are both weakened, so they can reap the benefits!"
"These were just a few ringleaders who knew the truth; the remaining fifty-seven have all been beheaded."
‘Gulu. ’
Upon hearing this, not only Zhang Tao, but even the accompanying officials and representatives of the gentry couldn't help but swallow hard.
The truth has come out!
"Hired by someone? Who is so capable as to accurately predict the actions of [Kui Dou] and even know that they are going to deal with the Emperor's personal guards?"
After Xu Shan finished speaking, Ye Lin directly carried a servant boy to him.
Upon seeing his face, Liu Hanqing and the others present felt a chill run down their spines.
This was none other than the servant; it was they who had given him the order to "cut the weeds and eliminate the roots."
"Tell the truth, sir. Otherwise you'll suffer a beating!"
'Plop.'
Upon hearing this, the servant immediately knelt before Xu Shan.
"M-Sir, yes, yes..."
“It is my master Liu Hanqing, and, and Prefect Zhang.”
No sooner had he finished speaking than Zhang Tao and Liu Hanqing stood up and shouted, "Nonsense!"
"Imperial Envoy Xu, this scoundrel must have been bewitched by the [Kui Dou] and is saying this on purpose."
"We are utterly loyal to His Majesty."
"is it?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Shan smiled and turned his head to look in the direction of the Moon Gazing Tower.
Then, he waved his hand!
Upon witnessing this scene, the gentry and officials present instinctively turned their heads away.
Through the wooden window, half of the singers and dancers were visible, returning Xu Shan's greeting.
"Please give my regards to Du Shiniang!"
After receiving a response, Xu Shan muttered to himself, "They turned a high-end club like 'Willow Heart' into a nationwide chain?"
"The Black Miao are quite something."
These are the resources of the Black Miao!
The entry of the Embroidered Uniform Guard into Sichuan and the establishment of the Exploding Heaven Gang in the area were both aided by Yang Liuxin.
Of course, the name will change. In the capital, it's called Yangliuxin; in Jiangzhou, it's called Wangyuelou.
Other cities are a different story altogether.
And at this moment...
All the officials and gentry, including Zhang Tao and Liu Hanqing, turned ashen-faced.
You know, they were just talking so arrogantly, but they didn't even try to hide anything about these singers and dancers!
"Prefect Zhang, Master Liu, is there anything else you wish to say?"
“Xu, Xu…”
"I fully understand your desire to use one tiger to devour another and reap the benefits."
"But you bastards actually secretly recruited martial arts masters and issued an order to 'eliminate the root of the problem' against the emperor's personal guards..."
"This is blatant treason!"
"According to the law, their entire family should be executed."
'boom.'
As soon as Xu Shan finished speaking, the assembled gentry and officials were in an uproar.
Yes, some were so scared they were trembling all over.
Just then, Xu Shan smiled and waved his hand.
Wang Qinian, understanding the implication, ordered someone to bring out a tray full of daggers and walked to the other officials and representatives of the gentry.
He then added, "Is there anyone who would like to share His Majesty's burdens?"
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