The Ming Dynasty: The most ruthless imperial grandson, Old Zhu begged me not to kill him.

Chapter 537 Bribing him with money

When the others noticed that one of them seemed to have thought of something, they couldn't help but ask him about it.

"Tell me quickly, what have you thought of?" the others began to ask, also very curious about what method he had come up with.

The man stammered, he hesitated for a moment.

"I don't know if my method will work."

These powerful families are now in a state of panic, running around in circles. They don't care about anything else and are all asking this person to tell them the solution he has in mind.

Seeing everyone so anxious, the man didn't care about anything else and hurriedly began to speak.

He came up with a brilliant idea: they could use their current wealth to bribe them, since who doesn't love money these days?

After hearing this person's words, the powerful families began to discuss whether the method was feasible.

"I think the method you suggested is worth using."

One of the more powerful ones said that he felt it was feasible.

After all, they couldn't think of any other way, so they had to give it a try.

So these powerful families immediately returned to their own places and began to prepare their wealth.

This was their only way to survive, so they didn't dare to be stingy and each took out a great deal of valuables.

Some people had less wealth, so they contributed their fertile land and handed it all over to one of them.

This person was to act as a representative to seek peace with Zhu Xiong Ying and his group, in order to obtain their forgiveness.

They figured that Zhu Xiong Ying would definitely be tempted by so much wealth.

They were full of confidence and were waiting for good news from this person.

Meanwhile, Zhu Xiong Ying and his men were interrogating Lü Ben and his men, whom they had captured alive, hoping to learn about the other rebels from him.

However, Lü Ben kept his mouth shut, and no matter how Zhu Xiong Ying asked, he did not say a word.

"Don't think we won't know just because you don't tell us."

Zhu Xiong Ying said angrily, and then came to Lu Ben.

“Those people in Yingtian Prefecture will be dealt with sooner or later,” Zhu Xiong Ying said.

In fact, he already knew that the powerful families there had connections with Lü Ben.

Now that Lü Ben has been arrested, there's nothing to worry about in revealing their story.

"Just you wait, I'll wipe them all out."

After saying this, Zhu Xiong Ying returned to his place, watching Zhu Xiong Ying's departing figure.

Lu Ben couldn't help but sneer. He felt that with his strength, he was not strong enough to fight against those powerful families.

Those powerful families could easily wipe out Zhu Xiong Ying simply by using their military forces.

However, Lü Ben underestimated Zhu Xiong Ying's strength; he never expected that Zhu Xiong Ying would decide to launch the first attack.

He decided to first gather troops to wipe out those people in Yingtian Prefecture, and then pacify the area.

However, his subordinates hoped that Zhu Xiong Ying would reconsider, as they were worried that the people in Yingtian Prefecture would be difficult to deal with.

After all, when those powerful families unite, their strength is formidable.

However, in Zhu Xiong Ying's eyes, these people were as simple as stepping on an ant.

Now that Lü Ben and his men have been pacified, they must be feeling fear, and they will eventually lose their composure.

After listening to Zhu Xiong Ying's analysis, his subordinates immediately felt that it made a lot of sense, and they thought they could give it a try.

Just as Zhu Xiong Ying was discussing these matters with his subordinates, the guards outside suddenly came to report the situation.

"Reporting to you, sir, there are people outside requesting an audience."

Hearing his subordinate's report, Zhu Xiong Ying was quite surprised. He never expected that someone would request an audience with him at this time.

He hurried to the main hall, only to find that the person requesting an audience was none other than the powerful clan they intended to deal with.

The person who came claimed to be a representative of a prominent family, and that all the prominent families had sent him here.

He came here for only one thing: to give Zhu Xiong Ying a small token of their appreciation.

When this person started reciting the things they had given him, Zhu Xiong Ying had already guessed their purpose.

After finally finishing reading, the person immediately added a sentence.

"My lord, this is what we all want to show our respect to you. As for why we did this, we hope you will understand."

Upon hearing this man's words, Zhu Xiong Ying realized that they were doing this simply in hopes that he would let them go.

However, Zhu Xiong Ying could not possibly let them off the hook for what they had done.

When this person started reciting, Zhu Xiong Ying had no intention of letting him go back alive.

In Zhu Xiong Ying's view, the actions of these powerful families were beyond forgiveness.

"Bring it here," Zhu Xiong Ying said.

Upon hearing Zhu Xiong Ying's words, the people below immediately felt that their method might have worked.

So he immediately got up, took the item, and walked towards Zhu Xiong Ying.

Zhu Xiong Ying's men, fearing a trap, tried to take it, but Zhu Xiong Ying stopped them.

"How dare you! How could you do this to someone who has shown such kindness?" Zhu Xiong Ying said.

Upon hearing Zhu Xiong Ying's words, his subordinates stopped interfering and instead let the man hand over the items to Zhu Xiong Ying himself.

The man approached Zhu Xiong Ying with the item in his hand. Zhu Xiong Ying stared at him, a hint of murderous intent in his eyes.

At this moment, Zhu Xiong Ying suddenly drew the sword from his waist, and with a swift stroke, the man fell to the ground.

Zhu Xiong Ying stood up, picked up the thing he was about to hand over, and then tore it to shreds.

"You lot? Go to hell."

As Zhu Xiong Ying spoke, he immediately ordered his men to carry the man away.

"Next, we will mobilize our troops and attack Yingtian Prefecture!"

As Zhu Xiong Ying spoke, he became even more confident, because he knew that the actions of those powerful families showed that they were afraid.

At this point, if he were to set off anywhere, he would be able to take them down very easily.

His men immediately began to assemble their troops.

Once the team had assembled, Zhu Xiong Ying immediately told them what they were going to do.

Upon hearing Zhu Xiong Ying's arrangements, his subordinates were very excited and their fighting spirit was high.

They then immediately set off for Yingtian Prefecture.

At this moment, many prominent families in Yingtian Prefecture were still waiting for that person's reply.

Everyone is still waiting anxiously, and some have already begun to have doubts.

"My lord, why haven't you returned yet?"

A bad feeling quickly spread among them, and many people suspected that something bad might have happened.

So they're all worried about something.

But their worries are useless now, since the initiative is still in Zhu Xiong Ying's hands.

After a long time, I finally couldn't take it anymore.

"Everyone, go back. Make sure you gather your forces and are prepared to deal with any unforeseen circumstances."

The eldest brother gave instructions to the rest of the group.

(End of this chapter)