Chapter four hundred and thirty second assassination
Seeing the more than ten corpses lying in a pool of blood at the yamen gate, Li Xiuyuan didn't look happy at all.
Killing a dozen faint officials will not solve the fundamental problem, because what should happen has already happened, and the tragedy they caused will not be improved by their death. All he can do is to let these faint officials get
due retribution and punishment.
It is said that there are three kinds of evil retribution in the world.
Retribution in this world, retribution in the next life and retribution in the present life.
Some people who do evil will be lonely and miserable for the rest of their lives. This is the retribution in this world.
There are also some evildoers who will be reincarnated in the next life to pay their debts after death. This is retribution in the next life.
There is also immediate retribution. If you do evil things now, there will be retribution immediately.
"Don't collect their corpses. Leave their corpses here for one day and let their relatives collect them tomorrow." Li Xiuyuan said.
"Mr. Li, why is this? It's against the rules to expose corpses in one day." Duan Wenruo came over and hesitated for a moment and said: "And they are all high-ranking officials in Jinling City. I'm afraid that Mr. Li's move will easily attract some hatred, which is not good for
Mr. Li, you are in charge of Jinling City."
Li Xiuyuan said: "I am not just killing my body to vent my anger in my heart, but the current situation requires the killing of chickens and monkeys. The one who controls Jinling City does not rely on benevolence and righteousness, but relies on majesty and force. This is the way of troubled times, and it is unfair."
I'm cruel, but I have to do this in this world, please understand, if you can't understand, it's okay."
Duan Wenruo sighed and said nothing more.
"If Mr. Duan has nothing to do, you can go to the prison and ask Fu Tianchou to come out. There are many things in the city now. It would be best if he is willing to come out to handle government affairs. If he is unwilling, forget it."
Li Xiuyuan said that although he didn't like Fu Tianchou, he had to admit that his ability to govern was indeed good.
"I will tell Mr. Fu about this," Duan Wenruo said.
At this moment, a group of men and horses came in a hurry while the night was still dark. The general at the head was covered in blood and ran over in a hurry.
He was shocked when he saw the corpses of civil and military officials on the ground.
"You, you actually looked down on all these adults." The person who came was none other than Zuo Qianhu. At this moment, he looked at Li Xiuyuan in surprise, as if he couldn't believe what he had done.
Li Xiuyuan said: "Does Zuo Qianhu think these people shouldn't be killed?"
He knew that Zuo Qianhu's character was loyal, but like Fu Tianchou, he was foolishly loyal to the court and only focused on reimbursing the country.
However, I have a body of martial arts, but I don't have the brains to see the world clearly.
So much so that he became a court eagle dog.
Zuo Qianhu's face was changing at the moment. He didn't dare to say that these officials should not be killed, because he knew that Yang Shangshi personally led the civil and military officials out of the city to surrender, but if he wanted to kill them all, he could not accept them all.
No.
"Since Zuo Qianhu doesn't say anything, you agree with my approach. There are some things that you can't understand, so you don't need to think about them. I've heard about your bravery to kill the enemy. Are you interested in becoming a governor under me?
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Li Xiuyuan said: "Your Thousand Households is a false position, but mine is real power. There are really a thousand people at your disposal."
Zuo Qianhu clasped his fists and said: "Whether you want to be transferred to the army depends on the court's wishes. I have no right to decide because of your humble position."
"I know what I'm saying. I am now a guerrilla general, and my position is higher than yours. Now I am responsible for attacking thieves and defending the city in Jinling City. You should also listen to my orders. Now I order you to reorganize the defenders.
You are responsible for the city defense. If there is a problem with the city defense, I will blame you." Li Xiuyuan said.
Zuo Qianhu did not hesitate and said immediately: "Yes, general, I humbly accept my order."
After receiving the order, he left quickly without any hesitation.
Li Xiuyuan knew that he would faithfully perform his duties and would not ruin national affairs because of personal grudges.
Foolish and loyal people sometimes have a side worth admiring.
"It's getting late. Let's all go back and rest. There are still many things to be busy with tomorrow." Li Xiuyuan waved.
"How can the general do it without someone to protect him?" a subordinate asked in surprise.
Li Xiuyuan said: "I have my own security arrangements, so there is no need to worry, just go ahead."
They all hesitated for a moment, followed the order, clasped their fists and left.
"Go back home."
Li Xiuyuan rode the dragon horse towards his Li Mansion.
Not far away from him, a gloomy wind whizzed past, gathering together and blending into the cold wind of the night.
"The four ghost kings, Long Beard, Long Tongue, Zimu, and Red Eyes, should collect the lonely ghosts outside the city at night after the war, so that they don't harm one side."
Li Xiuyuan glanced at the direction where the wind was whistling and said calmly.
"Yes, Master." A ghost whisper came from the air.
"But this matter is a bit difficult." Suddenly, the voice of the long-bearded ghost king came.
Li Xiuyuan asked: "What's the difficulty?"
"The battlefield outside the city is filled with blood and evil spirits, making it difficult for ghosts and gods to approach. Even the evil ghosts often hide among the corpses and dare not show themselves. They have to wait for the evil spirits to dissipate and the smell of blood to disappear before they can enter the battlefield." Chang Xu.
The Way of the King of Ghosts.
"How long will it take?" Li Xiuyuan asked.
"If it's cut off, it'll be ten days, and half a month will be added."
Li Xiuyuan said: "It's too slow. Is there any way to get rid of this evil spirit?"
"Cleaning up corpses and cleaning the battlefield can reduce this evil spirit. If you do another ritual, the effect will be even better."
"So that's it. I've made a note of it. You are responsible for the situation in the city. If anyone has evil intentions and wants to start a rebellion, please notify me immediately. If necessary, you can seize the soul by force." Li Xiuyuan said.
He did not believe that there would be no iron barrels in Jinling City, and there would be no undercurrent at all.
In times of war, anything can happen.
"Yes. I'm under orders, kid." The four ghost kings responded in unison.
Suddenly.
The Zimu Ghost King said: "Wait a minute, someone in the alley ahead wants to ambush the young master."
"Oh, someone wants to ambush me? How many people are there?" Li Xiuyuan asked with a look on his face.
"It's a woman holding a sword, about fourteen or fifteen years old." Zi Mu Gui Wang said.
Li Xiuyuan said: "Since we are alone, we don't need to pay too much attention to it. I guess it is a personal grudge, and I know her."
With his martial arts skills, there is nothing to worry about unless the old monster from Montenegro ambushes him. What's more, there are four ghosts and gods around him. Once his magical powers appear, even martial arts masters will have to retreat.
While talking, he passed by the alley.
Suddenly, a woman who looked like a rich girl bit her lip, rushed out with a sword, and shouted: "Give my father his life."
"Keng~!"
The next moment, the long sword trembled, flew out directly, and pierced the wall next to it.
The woman cried out in pain and fell to the ground.
"Why do you do assassination without even being proficient in martial arts?" Li Xiuyuan asked, taking back the sword in his hand.
The long-tongued ghost king suddenly said: "Master, this woman's name is Jiang Rong. She is the daughter of the deputy commander who was killed by the master before. Today she heard that her father was killed, so she came to seek revenge from the master."
Li Xiuyuan understood immediately after hearing this.
He said: "Are you the daughter of Deputy General Jiang? Yes, I killed your father, and his head is still at the yamen gate. I can understand your desire to avenge your father, but your father surrendered to the enemy, so
Don't blame me for the crime. In other words, the imperial court would have ordered his execution. I think you are young and ignorant, so you can leave. I won't care about what happened today."
"Guan Gu, you killed my father, and you and I have a sworn hatred."
Jiang Rong shed tears and stared at Li Xiuyuan full of hatred: "Today I am not good at martial arts and cannot assassinate you. Next time I learn martial arts, I will definitely cut off your head."
"Then you go and practice martial arts. Come and see me when you think your martial arts can assassinate me." Li Xiuyuan said: "But then please think carefully before coming. Think about whether there is still a mother who needs to be taken care of at home, and whether there are any younger brothers and sisters who need to be taken care of."
Take care of.”
After saying that, he continued to ride away.
Jiang Rong stood up and looked at the young general sitting on the dragon horse, wearing black armor and standing still, and said loudly: "You will regret letting me go."
"If I want to rule this world, why should I fear the hatred of a human life?"
Li Xiuyuan left these words and disappeared at the end of the street.
Jiang Rong left with hatred. She didn't understand what Li Xiuyuan said now.
"This woman hates the young master so much. She shouldn't let him go so easily. How about the kid seducing her soul?"
"No, if you leave your name in the book of life and death, she won't seek revenge from me. She will get married, have children, and live a normal life."