For most of the powerful people in Heluo City, the current imperial palace is already a Jedi with the breath of death.

At the court meeting half a month ago, Emperor Yan Zhang Can made a desperate gamble and used the blood of the emperor to urge the ferocity of the Praetorian Guards, killing nearly 200 courtiers on the spot.

Almost all of these people are from large families in the city, and even if they are not the heads of the families, they are the pillars of the family.

After a bloody feast, there was mourning in almost every high-gate mansion.

If it weren't for the Huaizhou army breaking through Heluo on the same day, and then imposing martial law on the whole city, I am afraid that Heluo would be full of white during this time.

Therefore, the once coveted official position of the court has become a nightmare for these clans, but today they have to set foot in the palace again, to the square outside the Taiji Palace.

Around the square, the soldiers of the Ruishi battalion formed a circle, the armor was bright, the swords and guns were like a forest, and they were full of murderous spirit.

One after another, under the watchful eye of the soldiers, the heads of the families walked into the square tremblingly and stood in the designated positions.

At three poles in the morning, the square was already full of people, and there were more than 100 people.

"Brother Wang, what's going on?"

A middle-aged man looked at Wang An beside him and asked with a solemn expression.

This person's name is Meng Ying, and he is the lord of the Meng clan in Longgang, and the Meng family has a lot of roots in the area of Weinan Road, and has made huge profits through trade and trade with the country on the northwest continent over the years.

Although Meng Ying did not seek an official position in the Northern Yan court, he was extremely close to several important ministers, but it was a pity that those people had died in the hands of the Praetorian Guard more than half a month ago.

He and Wang An are quite familiar with each other, after all, both of them are one of the top gate valves in the Northland.

Yesterday, he was informed by a lieutenant of the Qi army that Meng Ying stayed awake all night, and he didn't dare to let people go out to inquire about the news, so when he saw Wang An, he couldn't wait to ask.

Wang An glanced at the Qi soldiers around the square with cold expressions, and whispered: "Brother Meng, don't blame, the foolish brother really doesn't know." ”

Meng Ying sighed lightly.

Heluo fell, and it was these families who were most afraid, because before and after the Yuanjia Change, they chose to surrender to the Jing Dynasty, which led to the rapid collapse of the foundation of the Qi Dynasty's rule in the land of Jiangbei, and they were unable to stop the Jing Army's iron cavalry from moving south.

After the Qi army entered the city, they seemed to have a sharp blade hanging over their heads, and they were anxious and had nothing to do.

The city was quiet for more than half a month, and some people couldn't help but have some illusions, thinking that the Qi army would not settle the old accounts of the year, but this day finally came, and more than 100 middle-aged men in the square were pale, like mourners.

"Greetings!"

One of the military captains suddenly roared angrily, almost scaring these people half to death.

Immediately he saw all the soldiers saluting with one hand, and their eyes looked at the south in unison.

Several generals of the Qi army arrived in armor, and Lu Shen walked in the middle, and beside him were Duan Zuozhang, the chief general of the Lai'an Army, Song Shifei, the chief general of the Feiyun Army, and Liu Jiangdong, the chief general of the Panlong Army.

There was chaos in the square.

If it was put back then, they might not even be able to look at these men in the army, but now that people are swords and I am fish and meat, is it possible for them to continue to maintain the dignity of the gate valve?

Some people make a fool, some people blame, and even those timid people kneel on their knees, showing all kinds of sparse appearances.

Lu Shen and the others walked to the north steps and stood still, looking condescendingly at these giant families who held countless wealth and land, and their cold eyes swept the audience.

Hardly anyone dared to look at him, and some of the people who were swept by his gaze couldn't help but swallow their saliva nervously.

In the gentle spring breeze, Lu Shen slowly spoke: "According to my own thoughts, you stupid rats and stupid worms deserve to die." ”

One sentence made many people sweat coldly, but there were also people whose eyes lit up.

They are afraid of each other's knives and guns, it does not mean that they have lost the most basic judgment ability, Lu Shen's words undoubtedly set the tone of today, maybe just to beat them.

Lu Shen raised his hand and said in a deep voice: "I am benevolent to the son of heaven, and I think that you were coerced back then, and you had to take refuge in Jingren, if you start a killing ring, it will be inappropriate." Therefore, you should thank the Son of Heaven for his kindness, so that you can continue to live in the world. ”

Wang An and Meng Ying glanced at each other, and immediately took the lead and shouted: "The sinners thank His Majesty Daqi for his holy grace. ”

"The sinners thank His Majesty Daqi for his grace."

A rather neat sound rang out in the square.

"But—"

A sneer appeared on Lu Shen's lips, and then he said: "I know that some people are not forced, as early as more than twenty years ago, they have been eye-to-eye with the northern alien race, secretly passing on the news and reselling the goods. After receiving the permission of the Son of Heaven, I decided to use the blood of these people to pay tribute to the countless heroic souls of Daqi. Someone came, and brought Meng Ying, Ji Tongshun, Guo Yan, Zhang Junsi, Tang Anliang, Zeng Chunzhi and other six people forward! ”

The soldiers of the Ruishi battalion, who had been prepared for a long time, rushed into the square, and the two of them dealt with one person, and directly raised each other's arms and dragged them to the right side of the steps.

There was chaos in the field, and these pampered dignitaries looked panicked, and subconsciously wanted to flee to the side, but they only heard the burly Bao An shout angrily, and the steel knives of the Rui Shi battalion soldiers were unsheathed, and they immediately forced everyone back to stand obediently.

Among the six people, Guo Yan was the former deputy envoy of the Northern Yan Privy Council, Zhang Junsi was the former general of Dongyang Road, and the other four were all the lords of the gate valve, but they were dragged over like pigs and dogs at the moment.

They seemed to know their fate, and at this moment they didn't even have the strength to beg for mercy, and they almost collapsed to the ground.

Only Meng Ying looked in Wang An's direction and said in a wailful voice: "Brother Wang, save me!" ”

Wang An's face was embarrassed, although he led the officials of the Yan State to assist the Qi army in maintaining stability in the city during this time, but who didn't know that he was also a mud bodhisattva crossing the river and it was difficult to protect himself.

When he hesitated, a person suddenly stepped forward and said in a loud voice: "Captain Lu, be merciful!" ”

Song Shifei, who was standing on the steps, immediately furrowed his brows, and his right hand unconsciously touched the handle of the knife on his waist.

Lu Shen followed the prestige, and saw that it was a middle-aged man with a thin body, who was Yu Xunchen, the prime minister of Beiyan.

In the bloody case of the Taiji Hall that day, Yu Xinchen was one of the few ministers who was actively let go by the Praetorian Guard, perhaps because Zhang Cannian was dedicated to supporting Yan Guo.

Lu Shen raised his hand to block Song Shifei's killing intent, took a step forward, and said lightly: "Why?" ”

Yu Xinchen looked at Lu Shen, who was dozens of years younger than him, and muttered: "Captain Lu, nearly two hundred people died in the palace half a month ago, and the order in the city is on the verge of collapse. If the bleeding continues, Heluo will probably fall into chaos. Moreover, even though it is not a pity for Meng Ying and the others to die, their family is very deeply related to all parties, and Lu Duwei is invited to think twice! ”

Lu Shen said sarcastically: "Yu Xiang is so righteous and awe-inspiring, or will you die for them?" ”

There was a deathly silence in the room.

Yu Xinchen's lips moved, and after a moment, he said in a deep voice: "If the death of a certain person can calm the anger in Lu Duwei's heart, I would like to ask for a sword and axe!" ”

Song Shifei looked at this Northern Yan civil official with a little surprise, but Duan Zuozhang frowned.

"What a faction, a good benevolent and virtuous ruler."

Lu Shen said unhurriedly, his gaze swept over the Northern Yan magnates on the side who were waiting to be killed, and the hope of life was ignited in their eyes.

Yu Xinchen's face was fearless and stood proudly.

Lu Shen took another step forward and said, "But I'm a little curious, Yu Xiang sees death as if he were at home, and when the prospective army invaded Heluo in the fifteenth year, burning, killing and looting all kinds of evil, where were you?" ”

Yu Xinchen's face changed slightly, and all the generous words he had prepared were blocked in his throat.

Lu Shen raised his eyes and looked at it, his eyes were like knives: "I know that the Jing army will not give up Heluo, and I am sure that our army will not stay for a long time, and sooner or later it will withdraw from this city, and then Jing Guo will still rely on you people to govern Heluo." Do you want to block me with the name of righteousness at this time, save these beasts who collaborate with the enemy and betray the country, and easily win the hearts of the people and achieve your own reputation? ”

"Captain Lu don't want to-"

Yu Xinchen's words had just come out, and Lu Shen said coldly: "Zhang Can is dead and has no heirs, you also want to sit on the dragon chair and live the addiction of ascending the throne?" ”

Yu Xinchen was speechless, and his body trembled involuntarily.

Lu Shen sneered: "There are many loyal ministers in this world, such as the border army Xiao Dudu Governor and Li Dududu, such as the two prime ministers of the Great Qi Center, if they are standing in your position at this moment, I am willing to listen to whatever you say." But you, a traitor who betrayed the interests of the country and the DPRK in exchange for soaring prosperity, where did you get the face to play the word "backbone" in front of me? ”

"Since your name is Yu Xinchen, in my opinion, it is better to change it to the best of your ability, and this name is more in line with your despicable life!"

In the silent square, Yu Xinchen's body trembled wider, and his face showed a strange red.

"Poof!"

A few moments later, the man spurted a puddle of blood from his back to the sky, and his body fell backwards.

The people standing next to him were all stunned, and after a while, they found that the prime minister of Beiyan was actually exhausted, and his eyes were still round after his death.

In just a few words, an old official was angry to death, and everyone looked at Lu Shen as if they had seen the demon of the Nine Shades Purgatory.

Lu Shen glanced at Yu Xinchen's corpse indifferently, and an inappropriate thought popped up in his heart, I don't know if this person died of myocardial infarction or cerebral hemorrhage?

He gathered his mind and looked at the others, and said slowly: "Take the heads of these six people, confiscate their family property, and send all relatives to the capital and hand them over to the Son of Heaven." ”

Bao An said loudly: "Obey!" ”

Several terrible howls rang out, followed by six bloody human heads in everyone's sight.

Lu Shen said coldly: "I advise you, even if the current situation forces you to change your position, you have to think about whether you are a Qi person or a Jing Lian person." If you succumb to the enemy, you may still be able to get forgiveness, but if you fight for the tiger, you will definitely die! Although Yu Xinchen and his ilk are hateful, he is not wrong about one thing, it is indeed possible that our army will not be able to hold Heluo, but-"

He glanced at the audience with cold eyes, and said in an accentuated tone: "This time I can lead the troops to attack Heluo, and I can do the same in the future, you must think clearly when making every decision in the future, whether your head can carry the steel knife of the Great Qi Border Army!" ”

"Do you understand?!"

In the face of his murderous tone, everyone in the square replied in fear and neatly: "Remember the order of the captain!" ”

(End of chapter)