Zhutian: Starting from the Space-Time Merchant

Chapter 128 If it's not a rebellion, is it some kind of game with the Earl?
"This is a jade moon-shaped glass wall—worth a thousand taels of silver—it must not be smashed!"

"The Azure Sea Auspicious Clock - this size is enough to buy a house in the city!"

"Snowflakes fall on crystal-clear red amber; one bottle is enough for a carefree night on the Qinhuai River."

The housekeeper kept urging, "You mustn't smash it! You mustn't smash it!"

Ning Jinbo Liu Yunji angrily put down the wine bottle in his hand.

Using the tragic death of the crown prince as a pretext, Liu Yunji seized the lucrative task of inspecting and confiscating the Jubaolou restaurant.

Led by his servants, they stormed into Jubao Tower with an imposing air, intending to wreak havoc before they could even get started.

But everything here is incredibly valuable.

Whenever Liu Yun wanted to smash something, his steward would vehemently object.

These things are really valuable.

Even if you want to vent your anger, you can't just spend money.

After all, these days, even the closest parents aren't as close as money.

"Lord, sir~~~"

The butler found an enamel bamboo-patterned silver sparkler and presented it with a pained expression, saying, "This self-igniting sparkler is cheaper, smash it."

Liu Yunji was so angry he laughed.

When I first entered, I was indeed furious, wishing I could tear this treasure tower down.

But the housekeeper's repeated attempts to stop him had calmed his anger down, and now he wasn't so angry anymore.

The butler is right; these things are all quite valuable.

It would be a waste to smash it out of anger.

"This self-igniting fire could be exchanged for at least several bushels of grain."

Liu Yun skillfully fiddled with the lighter in his hand, then casually stuffed it into his sleeve. "Never mind, I won't smash it."

He glanced at the servants subduing the men in the building and said, "Drag them out and beat them."

Sure enough, it's much easier to vent one's anger on people than on valuable goods.

After all, these days, people are the least valuable thing.

Liu Yunji stood with his hands behind his back, carefully examining the many exquisite products in the showroom.

Every item here represents a great deal of wealth.

"It's a pity we can't move them all home."

This time, the nobles joined forces to deal with the eunuch faction.

The best items in the Treasure Pavilion were naturally shared among the nobles.

The Duke of Wei took the lion's share, and the rest was divided among everyone.

With so many nobles, even the Earl of Ningjin wouldn't get much.

They shamelessly begged for the task of confiscating property before, just so they could take advantage of the situation and steal some of the good stuff.

The nobles are all watching closely; we can't go too far.

What you put under the dark is quite particular.

He coveted the camera, but wondered if there was one in Jubaolou.

A series of shrill screams came from the street outside the building behind him, which pleased Liu Yunji greatly.

The revenge for my son must be taken.

Not a single person can be left alive in this Jubao Tower!
"Ok?"

Liu Yunji put down a beautifully crafted bottle of purple jade filigree rose dew, which he had intended to keep and give to his favorite concubine in his room.

The screams outside sounded rather strange.

This doesn't look like someone being beaten.

And why does it sound like there's a familiar voice in the shouts?
It sounded like the calls of servants in one's own household.

"Help~~~"

A piercing wail startled Liu Yunji awake.

This is the tone I've always followed!
In the past, when he had nothing to do, he would play with his servants and make a rhyme.

Liu Yunji suddenly turned around!
The first thing that came into view was a servant from the Ningjin Earl's mansion who had fled into the shop, who was stabbed in the back and fell to the ground.

Behind him, armored soldiers, covered in blood and carrying swords, strode in, completely encased in iron armor from head to toe!

Liu Yunji stood there dumbfounded, his expression changing drastically as if he had seen a ghost.

This is Nanjing, where did these armored soldiers come from?!
He couldn't believe it and rubbed his eyes hard.

He rubbed his eyes and looked again, and there were more and more armored soldiers in front of him, with more than ten people pouring into the building.

The blade vibrated, producing a piercing clanging sound.

Once the armored soldiers surrounded him, it was impossible to tell whether Liu Yunji was crying or laughing.

"You... want to rebel?"

“What you said is interesting, Lord.” Lin Daomai stepped inside and went straight to him.

He removed his armor and looked down at him, saying, "We are armored and armed with sharp blades, ready to slaughter the servants of the Earl's mansion in the street."

"If this isn't a rebellion, is it some kind of game with the Earl?"

"You—" Liu Yunji was seeing Lin Dao for the first time, but suddenly realized who the person in front of him was. "You are Lin Dao?"

"Instructor".

A soldier stepped forward and handed over a walkie-talkie.

“I am 01, say it.”

"The guards at the upper gate have been brought under control, and various units outside the city are entering the city."

The voice came through the walkie-talkie: "Please inquire about the military order."

Lin Dao pressed the walkie-talkie and said, "The elite troops will go to the drill grounds and the artillery battalion, remove the guards from their posts, and block the river."

"The reinforcement battalion split into two groups. One group went to the riverbank and joined forces with Jianghuai Guard and Jichuan Guard to block the river and seal off all ferry crossings."

"Another unit captured the Xinjiangkou camp and disarmed the garrison."

"The guerrilla camp has sealed off the entire city and taken control of all city gates, armories, granaries, and key locations such as the government offices of various prefectures and counties and the central military command."

"The main force will blockade the palace and take over all the garrisons. The first and second divisions will meet me at the Duke of Wei's residence."

"The supply battalion will guard all military camps, supply depots, and dependents' villages outside the city, block the post stations and official roads, and seize the estates of nobles and officials."

"From now on, the entire city is under martial law. Entry is permitted, but exit is not."

Lin Dao put down the walkie-talkie and looked at Liu Yunji again.

At this moment, the Earl's face turned as white as paper, and he shook his head repeatedly, saying, "Impossible, you're talking nonsense."

"How could you possibly have so many soldiers?!"

This is Jinling City. How could Lin Dao possibly have assembled so many soldiers under the watchful eyes of so many people?

He must be scaring himself!
In his panic, Liu Yunji didn't even pay much attention to the telepathic communication device in Lin Dao's hand.

Lin Dao only said three words.

"Brave Guard Battalion".

Liu Yunji suddenly realized.

He was aware of the situation with the Brave Guard Battalion.

Okay~~~
"The Yongwei Battalion is full of refugees who can't even get enough to eat, so where would they get soldiers?"

They're just a bunch of refugees, they're even walking unsteadily, can they really be called soldiers?
This is how impressions become ingrained. This is the impression held by the nobility, but no one knows the true facts.

Lin Dao scoffed, too lazy to explain to him.

With a wave of his hand, an armored soldier stepped forward and punched Liu Yunji in the face, leaving his face covered in bruises.

Then he lifted his leg and kicked him in the knee, making him kneel down.

They immediately grabbed his hair and arms, dragging him out the door.

He looked at the streets filled with the bodies of his servants, their blood soaking the stone slabs.

With his mouth full of blood and his teeth broken, Liu Yunji suddenly realized something as if struck by a divine inspiration.

"You used all the wealth earned by Jubao Tower to support your army?!"

It's not perfect, but it's not far off.
"Hahahaha~~~"

Liu Yunji laughed, spitting out blood, "That castrated dog Han Zanzhou said you're like Zhang Jiangling."

"I bother!"

"He's blind!"

"You are clearly an old slave, a traitor like Li Zicheng!"

"Finished your last words?" Lin Dao frowned. "You talked a lot."

He waved his hand, and the armored soldier grabbed Liu Yunji's hair and pulled him up by the neck.

One of the armored soldiers gripped his waist knife tightly.

Raise it high, then bring it down hard!
Lin Dao mounted his horse and glanced at Tian Wen, the shopkeeper, who was trembling in the corner with a bewildered look in his eyes.

"Close the shop and wait quietly."

He turned his horse around and trotted forward, shouting, "To the Duke of Wei's mansion!"

Today is a grand feast for the nobles.

The nobles in Jinling City were almost all gathered at the Duke of Wei's mansion.

Everyone was in high spirits, chatting and laughing as they discussed how to divide up Jubao Tower.

"Although Lin Zihou is despicable, he is quite adept at managing business."

Someone suggested, "If he is willing to serve wholeheartedly, we might spare his life."

"It's not impossible to live."

"But first, we have to hand over the goods!"

What the nobles coveted most were the rare treasures in Lin Dao's possession.

Even one or two ordinary items would cause a huge sensation.

But in Lin Zihou's hands, they were like commodities, available in any quantity, and he even started a wholesale business.

This is the hen that lays golden eggs!

Duke Xu Hongji of Wei sat in a chair with his eyes closed.

Hearing the words of these idiots, he couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth.

It would be quite generous of us to be able to give you some wealth.

They actually dare to target the source of goods?

This is absolutely hilarious! You guys don't even deserve to be called that!

As for Lin Dao, Xu Hongji intended to recruit him for his own use.

Judging from his actions, this person doesn't seem to be a stubborn person.

How many years can a garrison eunuch serve?

He went and became a member of the eunuch faction, but his glory lasted only a few years.

Joining the Duke of Wei's mansion is the right path.

Once Lin Zihou has suffered in prison and the garrison eunuch has failed to get him out, he will surely understand who the true master of Jinling City is.

When the time comes, we can send a steward to subdue this person.

This is the key to the gates of Gold Mountain.

It can only be said that Xu Hongji's thinking is still at a rudimentary stage, similar to the thinking of female-oriented content creators.

Everything is within the rules; by following the rules, one can directly crush others and do whatever one pleases.

He hadn't considered that Lin Daoshi was actually from a male-oriented online novel.

rule?

What rules are there in male-oriented content?
With a large army at my command, I have the world at my feet.

Wherever the soldiers' blades point, they shatter all rules!

"My lord~~~"

The steward of the Duke's mansion hurriedly stepped forward.

He bowed and added, "Many soldiers have arrived outside the mansion."

Xu Hongji didn't even open his eyes before saying, "Go ask who's leading the team."

"It's just taking down a cunning merchant. Three or five constables from Yingtian Prefecture are enough. There's no need for them to come and claim credit or show their loyalty."

"The accountant will give them one hundred taels of silver and let them go home."

The housekeeper hesitated.

He wanted to say that the soldiers outside the mansion were not normal; they didn't seem to be from Jinling City.

After all, those people were clad in armor, with fierce and savage eyes; just one look at them was enough to make one tremble with fear.

They were completely different from the docile, sheep-like soldiers I had seen before.

After hesitating for a moment, he still didn't dare to say anything more.

He jogged to the accounting office, withdrew one hundred taels of silver, and hurriedly went outside with several servants.

There were even more armored soldiers on the street outside the gate.

When the steward came out, he saw a group of armored soldiers saluting a man in iron armor on horseback.

"Teach!"

"Wan Sheng!"

The sound was as loud as thunder, startling the steward so much that he dropped the silver coins from his hands onto the ground.

Silver ingots tumbled down and landed beside the magnificent warhorse.

The steward subconsciously glanced at the person on horseback.

The entire suit of armor was dazzling, with cloud-patterned carvings and a dark, ethereal sheen.

A long white silk cloak hung down, covering most of the horse's rump.

He held the reins in one hand and the hilt of the knife in the other, his body upright as a pine tree.

The armored man turned his head and looked over, his armored face contorted with a ferocious expression, like the wrathful eyes of a Vajra.

The butler's forehead was covered in cold sweat.

His legs buckled, and he knelt on the steps in front of the door.

These are definitely not soldiers from Jinling City!

The Duke of Wei's mansion is in turmoil!

(End of this chapter)