Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed

Inside the Forbidden City, the wind was cold and biting, mixed with a hint of the chilling winter atmosphere.

Ever since Chu Ze issued the order to suppress the Shandong gentry, the entire court has been in a tense atmosphere.

The officials looked solemn and did not dare to relax at all.

They knew that His Majesty was serious this time.

Any force that dares to challenge the imperial court will be crushed into dust.

In the imperial study, Chu Ze stood in front of a huge map with a stern gaze and a focused expression.

The map shows the distribution of power and location of towns of various wealthy families in Shandong, and each mark represents the core area of ​​power.

"The situation in Shandong has reached a fever pitch."

"These gentry, relying on their local power, are trying to resist stubbornly."

"But no matter how hard they struggle, the outcome is already determined."

Chu Ze whispered to himself, his tone cold and decisive.

At this moment, Eunuch Wang walked in quickly, holding an urgent secret report in his hand, with a look of anxiety on his face.

"Your Majesty, urgent news from Shandong!"

"Lord Lu led the elite Jinyiwei and has confronted the local gentry's family soldiers head-on."

"The wealthy have mobilized thousands of soldiers to set up defenses outside Jinan City to block the imperial court's troops."

"However, Lord Lu ordered the troops to launch a surprise attack, which defeated their outer defense line in one fell swoop and is now advancing towards the core area."

Upon hearing this, Chu Ze nodded slightly with a sneer on his face.

"Thousands of soldiers?"

"These gentry are so confident that they dare to mobilize such a large-scale armed force."

"It seems that my original decision was correct."

"They are no longer simply a local force, but a group of rebels with evil intentions!"

"In that case, let's completely crush their fantasies and make them pay for their stupidity!"

He turned around suddenly and looked at Eunuch Wang with sharp eyes.

"Send a message to Lu Bing, make sure to completely capture all the core strongholds of Shandong gentry within three days."

"If anyone dares to resist, they will be killed on the spot!"

"I don't want to hear any more excuses."

Eunuch Wang quickly bowed and replied, "Yes, Your Majesty."

"I will go and pass on the order right away."

Chu Ze looked at his departing back, then slowly walked to the window, looked at the distant sky, and sneered in his heart.

"Shandong gentry, you have fallen into a trap this time. You are really stupid."

"I will let you know that the imperial court's iron fist cannot be shaken!"

……

At the same time, outside the city of Jinan, Shandong.

Lu Bing was standing on a high slope, looking at the mansion of the wealthy man in the distance where smoke was rising, with a look of solemnity and coldness in his expression.

At the foot of the mountain in the distance, the manors and mansions of the wealthy were like solid fortresses, closely guarded by a large number of family soldiers.

These gentry attempted to compete with the imperial guards with their strong defenses and numerous armed forces.

However, they obviously underestimated Lu Bing's means and determination.

"Lord Lu, we have already broken through the defenses of the gentry."

"The family soldiers on the periphery were almost completely wiped out."

"But the gentry concentrated all their remaining elite forces in Wang Qinghe's manor, intending to make a final stand."

A Jinyiwei leader walked quickly to Lu Bing and reported in a low voice with a serious tone.

Lu Bing smiled coldly, with a hint of disdain in his eyes.

"Defend?"

"Do they think this method can save their lives?"

"It's just wishful thinking!"

He casually drew the sword from his waist, and the blade flashed a cold light in the cold wind.

"Order all the elite Jinyiwei to attack with all their might!"

"Make sure to capture all the strongholds before sunset."

"Leave no one behind!"

"I have issued a death order. No matter if they are local tycoons or prominent families, if they dare to resist, they will all be killed!"

"Anyone who disobeys will be killed without mercy!"

"Let these people understand that their fate is no longer in their own hands!"

The commander nodded quickly and said, "Yes, Lord Lu."

"I will pass on the order right away!"

Lu Bing looked coldly at the wealthy manor in the distance, then suddenly waved his hand, his voice full of determination.

"Everyone, charge with me!" With the order, the elite soldiers of the Jinyiwei were like a sharp blade, instantly tearing through the defense line of the landlords' soldiers.

They were dressed in black and held sharp blades in their hands. Their movements were as swift as ghosts. Every time they swung their blades, they took the lives of several family soldiers.

Although the landlords' household soldiers were numerous, they were as vulnerable as lambs to the slaughter.

The sounds of brutal fighting echoed at the foot of the mountain, blood dyed the ground red, broken limbs and arms were scattered all over the ground, and the air was filled with a strong smell of blood.

Lu Bing was riding on a horse, holding a long sword, and looking around with a cold gaze.

"Wang Qinghe, your doomsday has come."

"Today, I want everyone to see the consequences of rebelling against the imperial court!"

……

At the same time, Wang Qinghe was standing on the high wall of the manor, looking at the siege scene in the distance, his face pale and his forehead covered with cold sweat.

"This...how is this possible?"

"How can the people in the court be so powerful?"

"Our family soldiers can't resist at all!"

There was endless fear and despair in his voice.

Several wealthy men gathered around him, all of them pale and with expressions filled with fear and anxiety.

"Master Wang, what should we do?"

"If this continues, our family soldiers will be completely wiped out!"

"When the time comes, the Royal Guards will invade the manor and none of us will be able to escape!"

A hint of madness flashed across Wang Qinghe's eyes, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Retreat!"

"Immediately mobilize all remaining family soldiers and prepare to break out!"

"Let's go to Jinan Prefecture, where there are other noble families who can support us!"

"As long as we can escape from this manor, there is still hope!"

A nobleman exclaimed: "But the Jinyiwei is too powerful!"

"We can't break out at all!"

Wang Qinghe smiled coldly, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.

"I would rather die than surrender!"

"We would rather die in battle than be captured by the imperial court!"

"Otherwise, not only will we be killed without a complete body, but our family will also be uprooted!"

"Everyone obey orders!"

"Mobilize all the family soldiers and break out to the south!"

"We must break out of the encirclement!"

He waved his hand suddenly, and all the gentry and soldiers drew their swords, ready for a final fight.

However, just as they were about to act, a cold voice came from a distance.

"Want to go?"

"Have you asked me?"

Everyone was startled and turned to look.

I saw Lu Bing riding a tall horse, holding a long sword, slowly approaching.

Behind him followed a large number of Jinyiwei soldiers, each of whom had eyes as sharp as an eagle and was full of murderous intent.

"Wang Qinghe!"

"Do you think you can escape from this manor?"

"Surrender and perhaps you can keep your body intact!"

"Otherwise, none of you will leave alive today!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Qinghe's face suddenly changed, and his eyes revealed endless despair and madness.

"Lu Bing!"

"You dare to kill me?"

"I am the head of a noble family in Shandong. If you kill me, the imperial court will not be able to withstand the backlash from the local area!"

Lu Bing smiled coldly, with murderous intent in his eyes.

"Bounce?"

"Do you think His Majesty would care about this?"

"Today, anyone who dares to resist will be killed!"

"Somebody come!"

"Kill me!"

He waved his hand suddenly, and the Jinyiwei soldiers rushed up like tigers descending from the mountains.

The knife flashed and screams continued. (End of this chapter)