King of Han Dynasty of Ming Dynasty

In the attic.

Overcrowded.

And these people are none other than others.

All of them were officials and prestigious merchants who rushed over from all over Xijiang last night at the fastest speed.

I just watched hundreds of people being beheaded and executed.

A group of officials and merchants who had luckily survived and were standing in the wing rooms on the second floor looked extremely depressed. Cold sweat had covered their foreheads without them noticing, their clothes on their backs had been wet, their faces were pale without a trace of blood, their bodies were as soft as dough, and they seemed a little unstable.

If they were not holding on for fear of making a fool of themselves, many people in the room would have collapsed to the ground like a puddle of mud at this moment.

About it.

It's not that they are mentally fragile.

The main reason was that there were too many people being executed. I saw with my own eyes the bodies of people I once knew being torn apart, and blood gushing out of their necks like a gushing fountain.

And the execution platform had been corroded by blood at some point in time, and the air was filled with a heavy, pungent smell of blood that made people feel a little uncomfortable.

Each of them was treated like a ball and kicked around by the people, and died with his eyes wide open.

Such a shocking scene.

Anyone who sees this can feel good, not be afraid, and not be terrified?
at the same time.

While they were afraid, they couldn't help but feel extremely fortunate that they were not trapped too deeply in the first place.

He was also extremely grateful to King of Han Zhu Gaoxu, who gave them a chance to live considering their achievements over the years.

If not.

They were also one of the people who had experienced what their former colleagues had experienced.

dong dong dong.
Just then.

There was a rapid knock on the closed door.

The sudden change frightened everyone in the room, and they couldn't help but tremble. Everyone looked at the closed door in fear, and their hearts were filled with anxiety.

crunch
Just as everyone was stunned, the tightly closed door of the compartment was pushed open.

Ji Gang, the chief commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, dressed in a flying fish uniform, strode in from outside the door, looking around with half-closed eyes.

When the officials and merchants felt the gazes sweeping over them, they all shuddered and bowed, saying:

"Greetings, His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief."

As he spoke, everyone couldn't help but lower their heads, not daring to look him in the eye. At the same time, they kept praying in their hearts, hoping that he was not here to cause them trouble.

"Hehehe"

Seeing this, Ji Gang sneered and said to everyone:
"Your execution ceremony is over."

"follow me!"

"Prince Han is already waiting for you in the government office."

"Don't keep Prince Han waiting for too long."

This statement came out.

When I heard the seven words "The execution ceremony has ended".

The officials and merchants who were originally worried and anxious all let out a long breath, and their worries were finally put at ease.

Knowing that he and others had finally survived this mortal danger, he felt that he had finally gotten over it.

The lives of himself and others were completely saved.

At the same time, he also realized that the Jinyiwei commander-in-chief Ji Gang in front of him was not here to cause trouble for him and others.

"promise!"

"How can I make the prince wait for me?"

After a brief moment of stunned silence, the officials and merchants came to their senses. Without daring to hesitate at all, they bowed and responded quickly.

Seeing everyone heaving a sigh of relief and acting as obedient as sheep, Ji Gang's eyes flashed with a hint of sarcasm, but he didn't say much. He waved at his men who were on guard all around, and then strode out the door.

Afterwards, a group of Xijiang officials and merchants did not dare to be negligent at all. They hurriedly followed his pace and quickly disappeared into the wing room.

In the Linchuan government office.

Zhu Gaoxu leaned back in the armchair, half closing his eyes, wondering what he was thinking about.

Da da da.
Just then, the sound of hurried footsteps was heard.

Zhu Gaoxu's drifting thoughts were pulled back, and his half-closed eyes suddenly opened and looked towards the location where the sound came from.

The person who came was none other than Ji Gang, the commander-in-chief of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

"I see you, Your Majesty."

After entering, Ji Gang bowed and saluted.

"Well"

Zhu Gaoxu nodded, sat up straight, twisted his slightly stiff neck, and said:
"Everyone is here?"

Ji Gang's expression became serious, he nodded heavily and replied:

"Go back to your lord."

"Everyone has arrived."

"I am waiting outside the government office for the prince to summon me."

"Your Majesty, look."

Zhu Gaoxu waved his hand and ordered:
"Fine!"

"Now that everyone is here, let them all in!"

"promise!"

Ji Gang bowed, turned around and walked out.

Not long after.

A dense sound of footsteps was heard.

A huge group of people walked in from outside the door.

When everyone who entered saw Zhu Gaoxu sitting on the high platform, half-closed his eyes and looked at them with interest, they all knelt down at the same time, saluted with extremely respectful expressions and said:
"Your servants, please pay your respects to His Majesty the Prince of Han."

"Live long, my Lord."

Before they finished speaking, Zhu Gaoxu waved his hand at them calmly, interrupting their compliments and saying:

"okay!"

"Don't do these nonsense things for me."

"A thousand years. In this world, throughout the dynasties, anyone who can live to be a thousand years old, or even over eighty years old, is considered to be very lucky."

talking.

Zhu Gaoxu paused, and looked around with interest at the officials and merchants who were kneeling on the ground, with their heads lowered, as if they were ostriches. He couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly, showing his mocking and sarcastic intention, and asked:
"Everyone."

"Did you see the execution just now on the execution ground?"

"Heads rolled and blood splattered everywhere, soaking the entire floor and land of the execution ground. The disgusting smell of blood lingered for a long time."

"The people cheered and shouted for joy."

"What do you think?"

"Is it enjoyable?"

"Comfortable?"

Officials and merchants: "."

See, is this human language?
You really can talk.

Are you still enjoying it?

Comfortable?
Please!
As for the scene just now, they were all horrified and frightened out of their wits. They were almost on their knees begging for mercy. Their clothes that were soaked with cold sweat have not dried yet!

If it weren't for concerns about my image, I would have tried my best to suppress the fear and terror in my heart.

These people are afraid that at this moment, it is hard to say whether they can stand here and be questioned!
This question.

Although everyone felt very upset and wanted to swear and curse.

However, due to Zhu Gaoxu's status, everyone dared to be angry but not speak out.

After all, he had finally escaped a disaster, and was lucky enough to have his life and head intact. If he dared to swear and curse now, he would not have to wait until he was executed, as the soldiers on guard around him would immediately draw their swords and kill him.

Of course we are not fools.

Naturally, you know what to say and what not to say.

However, due to Zhu Gaoxu's "careful reminder", the officials and merchants, who had tried hard to get rid of the scene at the execution ground in their minds, were once again reminded of it by his question, making everyone's faces turn pale and they dared not even breathe.

For a moment, I forgot to answer.

"What?"

"You don't want to answer?"

"Or did you not hear what I said? Do you need me to repeat it again?"

Zhu Gaoxu narrowed his eyes and stared at everyone who was in silence.

The voice just fell.

In an instant.

Everyone came to their senses and was immediately terrified. They hurriedly stammered and replied:
"Your Majesty."

"Your Highness, your Highness has heard it."

“Excellent.”

"This ending, this fate, is all their own fault. They dug their own grave."

"We, the ministers, will definitely take these thieves as a warning and a warning to ourselves, and will never dare to overstep the mark."

"I am grateful to the court and the prince for fulfilling my duties for the people."

"I will never let down the court, the prince, and the expectations of me."

Listen to these high-sounding words.

Zhu Gaoxu sneered, half-closed his eyes and looked around at the people in front of him, and said in a deep voice:
"I don't care what you say, whether it's true or false."

"I hope you will remember what I said today."

"You only get one chance, there won't be a second one."

"I hope you will perform your duties conscientiously. Otherwise, believe me, those who are executed today will be the reflection of your fate tomorrow."

The people kneeling on the ground were shocked, and immediately shook their heads like rattles, and hurriedly assured:

"No, no, no, absolutely not."

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty."

"We will definitely fulfill our duties."

"no way."

The rest of the words were not finished.

Zhu Gaoxu shook his head with a look of disdain and coldness, waved his hands at the people in the audience, and said:
"okay."

"There's no need to say anything false or empty."

“No matter how nice the words sound, no matter how many promises are made, nothing is more practical than action.”

"This king looks at actions, not high-sounding words."

Having said this, he paused, then suddenly changed the subject, waved his hand and said:
"It's almost time."

"In Xijiang today, there are not enough officials and everything is complicated."

"I will not say much and will not waste your time."

"Nothing serious. Just be quiet, go back to your own cities, and stabilize the situation."

"The officials arranged by the court will arrive soon."

"Go!"

After hearing this, all the officials and merchants breathed a sigh of relief, saluted with a solemn and respectful look, and said:

"promise!"

"I'm waiting to retire."

then.

A group of officials and merchants, without the slightest hesitation, walked out as if they were fleeing, secretly hating their parents for giving them a few more legs, as if they were afraid that they would be left behind if they ran too slowly.

Not long after.

Wait until everyone leaves.

The Linchuan government office, which was originally crowded with people, suddenly became quiet.

After a while.

Zhu Gaoxu retracted his gaze and turned to look at Liu Feng who was guarding beside him. He couldn't help but smile and asked:
"Liu Feng."

"Is this king so terrible?"

"Why do I feel like they left in such a hurry, as if they were treating me like a monster?"

"As for it?"

Liu Feng: “!!!!”

As for?
See, is this human language?
To the extent that it is, don’t you have any idea?
How many people were beheaded today?

How many people had their bodies separated and buried on the execution ground?
The heavy smell of blood surrounding the execution ground will not dissipate for at least ten days or half a month.

Under such circumstances.

Not to mention that these people had problems themselves and were lucky enough to be spared and survived. Even if these people had no problems and no evidence, they would probably be scared if they witnessed the hellish scene over there with their own eyes.

Don’t be fooled by the fact that the common people just now were kicking the heads of corrupt officials and businessmen like balls. That was all just the result of their emotions being stirred up, and the resentment and hatred that had been suppressed in their hearts for many years.

Once your emotions have calmed down.

Look at those people who were celebrating before, and now think back on what they did, aren’t they scared?
Therefore, with this premise, the behavior of these individuals seems perfectly normal.

After a brief pause, Liu Feng grinned, a hint of embarrassment flashed across his resolute face, and he laughed foolishly, half-jokingly:
"My lord."

"Isn't this simply setting a trap for your subordinates?"

"How do I answer this?"

Having said this, he paused, his expression suddenly became extremely serious, and he said in a deep voice:

"but."

"Your Majesty's move killed so many people."

"And in this way, they can intimidate the officials and merchants in the entire Xijiang area, because these people are afraid of death and love life."

"The sky over the entire Xijiang River should remain clear for a long time."

"And the prince's achievements and deeds in Xijiang will surely be remembered and praised by the people of Xijiang forever."

"But everything has pros and cons."

"With such a thunderous move, His Majesty is afraid that it will touch the sensitive nerves of many people in the court. I am afraid that His Majesty will follow the old path of Emperor Taizu."

"I'm afraid that many people will take this opportunity to impeach and criticize the prince."

After hearing this.

Zhu Gaoxu's pupils shrank, and he looked deeply at Liu Feng who was so close to him for a long time, then raised his head to look at the deep blue sky above his head, and after a brief pause, he sneered contemptuously, and said in a deep voice:
"Is it important?"

"If I don't do this, there will be many people in the court who will impeach and criticize me and curse me behind my back."

“Since the philosophies are different, some relationships are destined.”

"Why should I care about the opinions and thoughts of those people?"

"Instead of being so exhausted, it is better to settle scores and have a clear conscience. Isn't that a pleasure?"

"Fighting against the sky is endless fun, fighting against people is also endless fun."

"Hahaha"

As he spoke, Zhu Gaoxu seemed to have thought of something. He stared at the northernmost part of the sky for a long time, then he subconsciously sighed and murmured in a low voice:
"It has been more than half a month since I left Yingtian Prefecture without realizing it."

"It's been so long since I came out. It's time to go back and take a look."

"Notify Ji Gang and inform everyone."

"Everyone, have a good rest today, and we will rush back to Tianfu tomorrow." (End of this chapter)