Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 259 Obeying the Duke's Orders

Those gathered at the city gate were separated by the bailiffs using water and fire sticks; those who didn't were hit with a stick.

Appropriate pain brings people back to their senses, and rekindles their respect for the government.

They were dutifully "persuaded" to leave the city gate and then dispersed under the escort of spearmen.

Jianye, as the leading city in Yangzhou, was once the capital of Eastern Wu. The commander of the prefecture had about three thousand soldiers under his command.

There were also 800 people in Changsha, plus several hundred constables and yamen runners.

Combined, they already possess an incredibly formidable power.

Liu Bei, who had spent half his life wandering, only acquired such military strength when he took control of Xuzhou and was appointed Governor of Yuzhou.

Xu Xuan accomplished something that left the White Lotus Sect of the North dumbfounded with ease.

Then the army took control of every main road and sealed off all the city gates.

The city of Jianye went from being in turmoil to being orderly in just a few incense sticks' time.

As for the soldiers entering the city, it is most likely to cause war.
The soldiers were caught just as they were about to let loose.

The leader was completely unaware of the seriousness of the problem, thinking that they hadn't paid enough tribute, so he sneaked over and began to offer sacrifices.

"Sir, the brothers acted impulsively, what do you think?"

Snapped!
Dropping the gold and silver jewelry offered to him and pushing aside the woman he had snatched, the military commander, without the supervision of the censor or the intervention of his personal guards, drew his sword directly from his waist.

Those who are glib and sharp-tongued, who spread rumors and sow discord among soldiers, are guilty of slandering the army and shall be executed.

Wherever they went, they oppressed the people. If they forced women into sexual acts, they were called treacherous soldiers, and those who committed such acts were beheaded.

Stealing other people's property for personal gain, or taking someone's head and claiming it as one's own achievement, is called thievery, and those who commit this offense shall be beheaded.

With a swift movement, the knife fell; with a swift movement, the knife fell; with a swift movement, the knife fell, falling, falling.
Alright, the soldier who violated discipline was personally killed.

A truly honest and upright military commander, a completely new version that the soldiers of Jianye had never seen before.

At this moment, the military officer had only justice in his heart, not personal feelings.

Then, his fervent gaze paused, and he added a sentence.

"By order of Lord Gong!"

Xu Xuan was a man of principle; even after he took control of Jianye, he could not forget his good predecessors.

All officials acted on official assignments; if you disagreed, you could go and argue with the elders.

This makes surprisingly good sense.

The old man rose to prominence on the frontier; he had experience commanding troops and was a Confucian knight-errant who lived an upright life.

Such incredible fame and ability are also acceptable.

Following the story of Yu Gong encountering a dragon and presenting elixir to Yu Gong, the tale of Yu Gong in Jianye commanding troops and committing no offenses against the people also began to take shape.

The common people and soldiers were all intimidated by Yu Gongyou's order, and the powerful families were no exception.

These superiors were also unaware of what had happened.

The smaller aristocratic families were in complete chaos, looking around in disarray at the soldiers guarding the gate. What was going on? Why was a large army entering the city? Who could bear the responsibility for this?

Some people are used to being domineering or have relatives in the military, so they naturally act more boldly.

We should openly and legitimately travel by carriage to see other places.

I was slapped twice as soon as I stepped out the door.

Why did my uncle hit me?

The young man was dumbfounded. If it were any other peasant, it would be one thing, but this military commander in front of him was his own uncle.

Just a few days ago, he took me to the military camp for a visit and to broaden my horizons. How could he be so cold-hearted today?

"By order of the Duke, the entire city is to be sealed off, regardless of rank."

Before he could say another word, he saw the long sword at his waist already drawn three inches; the righteous act of sacrificing family ties was within three steps. So he quickly scurried home. Well done, well done, Yu Gong!

The same was true for the powerful families. With the official in charge of the five departments coming to remind them and the censor warning them, they naturally dared not make any rash moves.

The prefectural commandant personally took charge of guarding the surrounding area, demonstrating considerable control.

These powerful families typically possess a considerable number of prohibited weapons and have many retainers who can be converted into private soldiers, making them extremely dangerous and difficult to control from an official standpoint.

Of course, we need to increase the intensity. I'm saving Jianye, so don't cause trouble.

Not only that, but many details have been taken into consideration.

The students, including Qian, who were still confused in prison, were also released and sent directly to the academy's post station.

With Professor Shi, such an extraordinary person, here, there's a chance of survival even if the world turns upside down.

Who knows what outrageous tune the old man might pull out to quell the disaster once he takes off his clothes.

Of course, the meticulous arrangements go beyond just this.

Inside the room of the Prime Minister's residence where he was under house arrest, the former Prime Minister of Changsha was laughing wildly.

In his view, this celestial upheaval was retribution for the villains' infidelity; with the Mandate of Heaven upon him, who would dare to harm him!
The first thing he'd do after leaving is to chop up Prefect Li and feed him to the dogs to vent his anger. Then he'd throw all the other scoundrels who had kicked him while he was down into the pond to feed the fish.

At this moment, two armored soldiers rushed in and carried Yin Xian out.

"It's too late for you to ask me to leave now. Prepare to face the Yin family's wrath."

"Hahahaha, hey, slow down, my shoes!"

"Oh no, where am I?!"

Something's not right. He instinctively started to struggle.

No matter what they said, the two armored soldiers ignored them and even delivered a critical blow to the stomach.

After walking through two long corridors, I was led into a familiar study, where the Imperial Clerk seemed to have been waiting for a while, writing a letter.

"Registrar Zhao, what does this mean?!"

Unlike his usual submissive manner, Zhao, the registrar, only looked up after writing the last character, his eyes filled with a chilling fervor and ruthlessness.

"I am quite skilled in fine brushwork and adept at imitating handwriting. I have previously drafted several decrees for the Prime Minister of Changsha."

"Therefore, he was assigned by the Holy Father to help the sinner Yin Xian write a confession."

"During his tenure, he was corrupt, cruel, and inhumane. He colluded with sorcerers and made friends with rebels, coveting the rightful throne. This angered both the heavens and the people, and Jianye was in imminent danger."

"After being rebuked by Yu Gong and enlightened by his colleagues, they suddenly realized that they had let down the elders of Jianye, the Emperor's trust, and their families' cultivation."

"I will repay him with my life."

This is basically being forced to repent, and then going on the road to the underworld!
How dare you frame a high-ranking official like this? Aren't you afraid that such methods will offend the emperor?

Without a joint trial by the three judicial authorities, who dares to convict me?
You're all crazy, crazy, you've all gone mad.

Even a fool would know this is absolutely abnormal. And what is this "Holy Father" anyway?!
He roared wildly at the armored soldiers beside him.

"He said, 'Father,' did you hear that?! He said, 'Father!'"

There was no response, and he went straight to the final choice in his life.

Xu Xuan also knew that something was wrong; in theory, there were many ways to end things more perfectly.

We just don't know if Jianye can be saved, or if the Bao'antang squad will survive.

To avoid a melodramatic scenario where the villains and bad guys have the last laugh, I still made some hasty arrangements despite my busy schedule.

Anyway, he's dead, so let him do whatever he wants.

When the three-foot-long white silk ribbon and the poisoned wine were placed before him, Yin Xian went completely mad; he didn't want either of them.

(End of this chapter)