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Chapter 632 Fang Tianding: Traitors! They're all traitors! [1st Update]

Fang Tianding shook his head, speechless.

At this moment, General Li Tianrun, the Grand General Who Protects the Nation, said:
"Now that Song Jiang has taken Suzhou, the next target is Xiuzhou."

"Duan Kai, the garrison commander of Xiuzhou, is of mediocre strength. If we don't send reinforcements, he probably won't be able to stop Song Jiang..."

Shi Bao nodded: "That's right, I'll go and support Xiuzhou."

"I'll go instead!"

General Si Xingfang, the Protector of the Nation, said, "When Brother Shi and Brother Li went north last time, I was unable to help them."

"This time, let my younger brother go and support Xiuzhou!"

Since Si Xingfang, Li Tianrun, and Shi Bao were all four marshals, and his words were reasonable and persuasive, Shi Bao and Li Tianrun did not compete with him.

So it was decided that Si Xingfang would lead four lieutenants to rescue Xiuzhou.

Back in his palace, Fang Tianding abruptly overturned the table:
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The palace maids and eunuchs present seemed to be used to it and were not surprised at all. They all silently withdrew.

Traitorous minister!

They're all treacherous officials!
In his impotent rage, Fang Tianding smashed everything he could find around him:

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A few people settled such a big matter in just a few words, and no one cared about my opinion!

After Fang Tianding finished smashing everything, he collapsed onto the mess, tears streaming down his face.

Before he went blind, things were fine; the generals would consult him before making any decisions.

Since he went blind, fewer and fewer generals consulted him.

He didn't say anything about it, after all, he was mute.

But now it has evolved to the point where the generals don't even ask him a question; they just discuss it among themselves and make a decision.

Does anyone still respect him as the Prince of Nan'an?
Fang Tianding originally believed that if he had a son or grandson, Fang Jinzhi would be able to return the throne to him.

Even if Fang Jinzhi doesn't return it, the generals will support him in reclaiming the throne because he is Fang La's eldest son.

But now, forget about the sons and grandsons of dragons, the generals don't even respect him!
Therefore, Fang Tianding could find no reason to deceive himself about reclaiming the throne.

In truth, none of the generals meant to disregard him.

The main problem is that he's both mute and blind, making it extremely difficult to discuss things with him.

Moreover, Fang Tianding originally didn't have any ideas; it was always the four marshals who discussed and handled things together.

In the end, Fang Tianding's decision was just a formality.

However, Fang Tianding was neither mute nor blind before, and was the designated heir to the throne, so he didn't care.

Now that he is both mute and blind, he cares a lot.

After venting his anger, Fang Tianding lay down on the bed, exhausted, and closed his eyes, wanting to sleep for a while.

At this moment, palace maids and eunuchs came in to clean up the mess, muttering under their breath as they did so:
"This happens every few days!"

"Does he still think he's the crown prince?"

"Shh-"

Fang Tianding overheard the whispers of the palace maids and eunuchs, but he could only pretend not to hear them.

if not?
Furious?

Kill these palace maids and eunuchs?
Stop joking, these palace maids and eunuchs are all his close associates.

Kill them, then replace them with a new batch whose members you won't even know.

Because Fang Tianding was both mute and blind, he dared not punish the palace maids and eunuchs, so they became increasingly outrageous.

The palace maids and eunuchs mainly discovered that Fang Tianding couldn't do without them anymore...

We even have to rely on them.

What they didn't know was that Fang Tianding had bitten his rotten teeth until they bled...

...It is said that General Si Xingfang, the protector of the country, led four of the "Twenty-Four Generals of Hangzhou"—Mao Di, Wang Ren, Cui Yu, and Lian Ming—along with 20,000 troops, and set off immediately, arriving in Xiuzhou without stopping.

Seeing that everything in Xiuzhou City appeared normal from afar, with no signs of battle, Si Xingfang breathed a sigh of relief.

"It seems we've arrived just in time!"

All four generals agreed, so Si Xingfang led his army to the city gate in a perfectly legitimate manner.

The guards all recognized Si Xingfang and immediately and respectfully stepped aside to invite him into the city.

Si Xingfang swaggered into the city, followed by his four generals Mao Di, Wang Ren, Cui Yu, and Lian Ming.

Seeing that the street was empty, Wang Ren looked around at the shops on both sides of the street, and they were all closed.

"laugh!"

Wang Ren curled his lip: "Xiuzhou is really a remote and impoverished place. There's not a soul in sight even in broad daylight!"

"Ok?"

Si Xingfang had already sensed something was amiss, and Wang Ren's words made him suddenly realize:

"go back!"

However, it was too late. A rain of arrows suddenly fell from the city gate tower and the rooftops of shops lining both sides of the street:
"Whoosh whoosh—"

Countless archers aimed at Si Xingfang and the four generals Mao Di, Wang Ren, Cui Yu, and Lian Ming, and rained down arrows!

Mao Di, Wang Ren, Cui Yu, and Lian Ming were mediocre in martial arts and were shot into a pincushion on the spot before they could dodge!

Si Xingfang was skilled in martial arts and quick-witted. He wielded his broadsword to deflect the barrage of arrows, protecting both himself and his horse.

"Quack quack..."

But to his despair, the drawbridge was raised, and his army was cut off from the city by the moat!

The men he brought in numbered no more than three to five hundred, and they fell one after another under the hail of arrows...

Si Xingfang couldn't take it anymore, so he seized an opportunity to jump off his horse and hide under the eaves, which greatly reduced the pressure.

"Quack! Quack!"

The sound of rapid hoofbeats rang out, and Si Xingfang's heart skipped a beat. Looking around, he saw a fierce general charging towards him!
This fierce general had eyes like copper bells and was extremely imposing. He rode a mythical beast and carried a spiked club. He was none other than "Thunderbolt" Qin Ming!
The rain of arrows stopped because all the Southern soldiers that Si Xingfang had brought in were dead...

"Thunderbolt Qin Ming is here!"

Qin Ming roared and swung his spiked club at Si Xingfang!
After about thirty rounds, Qin Ming smashed Si Xingfang's head with a single blow...

"Wa hahaha--"

Song Jiang stood atop the city gate tower, laughing heartily, and looked at Duan Kai, the garrison commander of Xiuzhou beside him:
"General Duan deserves credit for surrendering the city, and this great victory is also largely thanks to General Duan!"

"When we return to the capital in triumph, Song Jiang will surely inform the court that General Duan will be rewarded with riches and honors!"

Duan Kai bowed and scraped, saying, "Thank you for your guidance, Steward!"

At this moment, the sounds of battle outside the city were deafening. Song Jiang walked to the outside of the city gate tower and looked out:
Guo Sheng and Yue Zhen led their ambush troops out from both flanks, routing the leaderless Southern army...

……

Hangzhou.

"Who killed my brother Si Xingfang?"

Li Tianrun, standing at the front of the battle line, roared furiously:

"Come and fight me to the death!"

"I am Qin Ming, the Thunderbolt!"

Qin Ming spurred his horse forward, pointing his spiked club at Li Tianrun:

"Si Xingfang was killed by me with a single blow!"
"If you dare, come up here!"

Li Tianrun was about to rush forward but was pulled back by Shi Bao:
Don't act impulsively!
"This Qin Ming is as brave as ten thousand men. If we are no match for him, we should not linger in battle. Let's return and defend the city!"

Who do you look down on?

Li Tianrun snorted, picked up his broadsword, and went into battle, engaging Qin Ming in a fierce fight!
(End of this chapter)