Yun Yang did not mention it because he wanted His Majesty to investigate it himself.
That way, the shock would be much stronger than if he said it himself.
Besides, there was another more important reason. Supreme Lord Spring Frost had been severely injured by Ling Xiaozui and his capability had been diminished, but the eight experts under him were still terrifyingly capable. If they were forced into a corner, the damage they could cause would be enough to destroy half of Tiantang City!
This was a loss that the Empire of Yutang could not afford at the moment!
Even if they did, He Hanqing would have a high chance of leaving safely.
"This matter …"
His Majesty frowned. "If the imperial court were to step in directly, there would definitely be a conflict in the imperial court. Besides, it would be making a mountain out of a molehill … it would be easy for others to make a fuss about it."
Qiu Jianhan's expression was murderous. "Don't worry, Your Majesty. Leave this to the military!"
Yun Yang was excited. "Then … this nephew will join in the fun and do his best."
"Scram!"
Qiu Jianhan glared at him. "This has nothing to do with you!"
Yun Yang shrunk his neck. He still could not understand how this old man could burn the bridge after crossing it so skillfully. He was indeed the leader of the Empire of Yutang's three greatest rogues. How many times had it been?
…
The old marshal had said that it had nothing to do with Yun Yang, but Yun Yang would never listen to him. The next day, he went to the Board of Military to hide.
He planned to watch from a close distance how the old marshal was going to give his orders and resolve this troublesome matter before him.
He did not expect Tie Zheng to be there as well.
"What are you doing here?"
The old marshal looked at Tie Zheng with a frown. "You're getting married the day after tomorrow. Are you here to show your qualities as a soldier or are you here to cause trouble?"
Tie Zheng was furious. "The backbone of the soldiers is almost taken away. How can I be interested in getting married if this matter is not resolved? Old Marshal, let me handle this! "
Qiu Jianhan thought about it and said in a low voice, "This matter requires killing. You're the bridegroom, it's inauspicious to kill before marriage!"
"Old Marshal, you're wrong."
Tie Zheng said loudly, "This is not only Yutang's matter. The Shangguan Family of Generals is also a role model for the entire continent's militants. Killing is for the world's militants, what's inauspicious about it? For a soldier to see blood before marriage, this is the proper meaning. If I were to say, this is a good thing bestowed upon me by the heavens, an extremely auspicious event! If I really did it, I, Tie Zheng, would have the energy to drink too! "
"For the sake of my wedding the day after tomorrow, please don't fight with me today."
Tie Zheng cupped his fists together and threatened, "Whoever fights will have no wine to drink. I mean what I say!"
All the generals were stunned.
I have never seen such a shameless person. Did we say that we would fight with you?
There was no need to resort to such an extreme method of not giving him wine to drink. What a sinister face! So what if you're a bridegroom!
Helpless, the old marshal could only pass the order to Tie Zheng. "This must be done according to the circumstances, do not overdo it. But it could not be too soft! Get the balance right. "
Tie Zheng laughed. "This lowly general understands!"
He strode away.
Yun Yang turned into a gust of wind and returned to the camp first. He concealed himself in the air and knocked Tie Zheng's assistant general out with a punch before hiding him under the bed. Then, he transformed into the assistant general and walked out neatly with a wave of his aura.
He saw Tie Zheng whipping his horse over. "Call a thousand men, follow me!"
…
At this moment in the city, thousands of scholars were calling in front of the School of Literature. One of them stood on a stage, waving his arms and cheering. His expression was intense and his words were extremely provocative. Many people below were shouting slogans as well.
The scene was lively.
This place was the cradle of the empire's civil officials, the holy land of learning.
Many of the experienced scholars shook their heads and sighed; there were also those who spoke up to dissuade them, but how could they stop the burning emotions?
"Yutang owes Sir Zuo justice!"
"Can the mighty Yutang not give an explanation to a loyal official?"
"Are we going to be kept in the dark forever? Are our future generations to be kept in the dark as well? "
"We have the right to let the people of the empire know the truth!"
"We have the obligation to seek justice for Sir Zuo!"
"A loyal official should not be wronged!"
"A hero should not be humiliated!"
…
Too many high-sounding words came out of the mouths of these scholars. They were so impassioned that even the deaf could hear them.
Although these people were physically weak, they were all experts when it came to stirring up the hearts of the people.
According to them, the Shangguan Family of Generals was guilty of the most heinous crimes. Even if there were only orphans and widows left, the number of deaths was still too little.
Zuo Wenlong, the truly treacherous official, had become a saint of the ages. He was so high and mighty, distorting the truth to a terrifying extent.
At this moment, the galloping of horses sounded like a thunderstorm.
The crowd was in a frenzy.
On the other side, the neatly arranged cavalry arrived like a tsunami, quickly surrounding the place.
Quite a number of people became timid upon seeing this and quietly slipped away. The cavalry did not stop them. Only those scholars who were full of impassioned words were not allowed to leave.
Hundreds of scholars were surrounded around the high platform. There were more than ten people on the platform, and hundreds of people below the platform. The anger on their faces had yet to dissipate, but there was already faint fear and uneasiness in their eyes.
Tie Zheng sat on his horse, looking at the young scholar on the stage with a menacing gaze.
The scholar met his gaze with pride, showing no sign of weakness or fear.
"Who are you? What are you trying to do by stirring up the people and distorting history? "Tie Zheng's tone was menacing, his murderous intent unconcealed.
"This junior does not change his name. I am Sun Wenhua. May I ask Marshal Tie, what is your intention of deploying such a large army to surround so many scholars and coming with such a murderous aura? "Sun Wenhua asked in return.
"You have stirred up the people's hearts, slandered the loyal and good, and confused right and wrong. What is your punishment?" Tie Zheng's gaze was murderous.
"This junior has never done what Marshal Tie has said."
Sun Wenhua said proudly, "As a scholar at night, I am only doing what I think is right."
He faced the crowd and continued his speech, "This junior does not have the strength to truss a chicken, I am only a frail scholar. However, I conduct myself in the ways of a scholar. The so-called way of a scholar is to criticize with words and pen, to write books and write theories to be passed down to future generations; to assist the emperor and pacify the people. This is what I, a scholar with lofty ideals, should do!"
The group of scholars responded in unison.
Many of them who understood the situation sneered inwardly. Slandering the loyal and good, confusing right and wrong, could actually be said to be so righteous? The skin of this bunch of scholars was really thick.
Tie Zheng clenched his fists. Just as he was about to speak, he heard the assistant general beside him speak first. His voice was so loud that it was deafening.
"That's right! You scholars have to do things in the manner of scholars. This is logical and understandable. However, we martial men will only do things in the manner of martial men! Since all of you think that it is right for you to remove Yutang's backbone and destroy Yutang's faith, then we think that killing all of you is right as well! Brothers, charge! Leave no one alive! "
With a shout, Tie Zheng's assistant general spurred his horse forward without another word.
Before Tie Zheng could recover from his shock, he saw the long saber in the assistant general's hand swing and the dozen or so scholars' heads on the stage were sent flying!
Not a single one was spared, including Sun Wenlong!
The murderous intent in Yun Yang's heart was overwhelming. Reason? Who f * cking reason with you? You've even done something so heartless and infuriating, how can you be reasonable?
F * ck you!
Wherever the saber passed, blood spurted into the air. However, the assistant general that Yun Yang had turned into had no intention of stopping. Instead, he sped up and charged into the crowd. His saber was like the devil's weapon; with a few swings, blood flowed like a river.
"The saber in your father's hand shall send all of you down. Wait for justice with your Sir Zuo!"
Under his lead, the cavalrymen who had come with him could no longer hold themselves back. Agitated by the blood-red situation, all of them charged forward at once, following the assistant general's footsteps and brandishing their sabers.
"Kill!"
"Kill these b * stards who distort the truth and confuse right and wrong!"
"Kill these traitors!"
"Kill this group of people who are making irresponsible remarks …"
"How dare you insult the Family of Generals? You deserve to die!"
Boom, boom, boom …
The cavalrymen had only charged once, but all the troublemaking scholars in front of them were already dead. No one was spared!
"I know who started this. Brothers, follow me. As long as the source of this disaster isn't eliminated, the rumors will never stop spreading and the Family of Generals will never stop being slandered!" The assistant general that Yun Yang had turned into hollered again, leading a group of cavalrymen with bloodshot eyes as they ran away.
Tie Zheng finally snapped out of it.
F * ck, who's the main marshal?
I was just about to give the order to attack, why did this b * stard steal the limelight?
I haven't even vented my anger yet … I haven't even vented my anger yet …
Besides, the old marshal had instructed us not to go overboard before we came. Now that everyone had been killed, what was there to consider?
"F * ck! Wang Ziqi! "
Tie Zheng roared, "Where the f * ck are you going? Your father, stop right there!" He urged his horse to chase after Yun Yang.
However, Tie Zheng was obviously a step too late.
Yun Yang's previous conversation with Shangguan Lingxiu had put himself in her shoes. Even though he had a thousand words of comfort, his heart was already filled with murderous intent. Now that the opportunity was right before him, how could he let go of the source of trouble? Would it not be a waste of a heaven-sent opportunity if he did not bring his troops to kill to his heart's content?
Yun Yang, who was disguised as Tie Zheng's assistant general, Wang Ziqi, took the lead and charged towards the few great scholars that he had identified earlier. With a forceful slash of his saber, he charged in from the main entrance and crashed through the back wall before turning around and charging towards another house.
"With my saber in hand today, I shall slay all the evildoers!"
The name list in Yun Yang's hand was extremely accurate. He would not kill anyone wrongly nor would he miss anyone. When he was almost done, he turned his horse around and charged back.
He bumped right into Tie Zheng who was fuming with rage. "Wang Ziqi! How f * cking dare you! Don't f * cking run! Don't run! Stop right there! "
How could Yun Yang not run? He whipped his horse and galloped even faster.
…
'I've been rushing to write until now; my eyes are blurry from exhaustion. It's already past midnight … '
Alright, time to send it to bed. gt;
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
