Late Ming Dynasty: Starting with the overthrow of the county magistrate, a rebellion was launched to

This is indeed too presumptuous; what if the imperial court finds out...?

"Brother, shouldn't we reconsider this matter?"

The court's actions were understandable, but Zhang Da... was, after all, a subject...

Seeing that the two were hesitant, Zhang Da began to explain.

"You weren't afraid when you joined me in raising an army, so why are you so hesitant now? Don't be afraid. It's not like we're asking you to oppose the court after you're established. This is all for the better service of the court."

The two exchanged another glance, then made up their minds and knelt down on one knee simultaneously.

"Your subordinate will heed Your Majesty's instructions!"

Seeing this, Zhang Da continued to give orders.

"The Bureau of Investigation is divided into two sections. The Investigation Section is responsible for external affairs and is headed by Wang Tui. They recruit people to pose as merchants, beggars, craftsmen, and doctors, and send them into the towns and villages of the four counties and one prefecture, and even the entire Huguang region, to gather intelligence."

Internally, the Criminal Investigation Department, headed by Li Dan, is specifically responsible for investigating lawbreakers within my territory.

"You two only need to be responsible for me."

Having said that, what else could Wang Tui and Li Dan say? Naturally, their faces were solemn, and they kowtowed deeply.

"Your subordinate obeys! I will go through fire and water, even unto death!"

"Go and make the preparations." Zhang waved his hand, signaling the two to leave...

The hall fell silent again, and the flickering lamplight cast Zhang Da's solitary figure.

Zhang Da counted on his fingers and muttered to himself.

"I've had people handle all these important matters—household registration, land, provisions, troop numbers, generals, and supervision—there shouldn't be any oversights..."

Because Zhang Da's radical approach to governing his fiefdom was so far-reaching, affecting almost every aspect of society, almost everyone around him was transferred away. Furthermore, with such a large territory and a constant stream of reports reaching him, he truly experienced the exhaustion of Emperor Chongzhen's reign.

He was so busy that he stayed in Wugang the whole time and couldn't go back to Luoyang.

Three days passed in this way. Zhang Da continued to get up before dawn every day to handle government affairs, and then, when he could no longer stay awake until evening, he would leave the unfinished matters for the next day...

When people are busy or stressed, they want to let loose and release their pent-up emotions.

Zhang Da was no exception. The more tired and irritable he was, the more depressed he became. Although with his current status, it wouldn't be a problem for him to find other women to come here for a chat, since Zhang Da had two more beautiful wives, how could he possibly be interested in anyone else?

Even at night, Zhang would sometimes dream about the things he did with the two women...

Group sex...

Two or three days later, Zhang Da, who had been suppressing his feelings for so long, couldn't hold back any longer. He wrote to Zhou Nianhui and Yang Qianqian in Shaoyang, asking how they were getting along and if they were settling in. He then rambled on for a long time in the letter, ending by saying that he missed them...

Upon seeing Zhang Da's words in the letter, the two women in Shaoyang were initially moved to tears, feeling deeply loved. However, after their initial joy, they naturally realized what Zhang Da was up to.

Wugang isn't too far from Shaoyang, and besides, it's now Zhang Da's territory, so the two women went together to Zhang Da's office.

That lecherous man!

However, the two women did not refuse. Their husbands missed them, and besides, Shaoyang and Wugang were not far apart, and both were their husbands' territory, so why couldn't they go?

Zhou Nianhui and Yang Qianqian decided to travel together from Shaoyang to take care of him. Not wanting to make a big fuss, they traveled lightly with only a few personal maids and servants, arriving in Wugang...

The night had already passed the third watch, and the back garden of the Wugang Prefecture government office was completely silent, save for the occasional soft, clear chimes from the copper bells on the eaves, which only served to accentuate the depth of the night.

After finishing all the official business for the day, Zhang Da felt weak and listless, even too tired to neatly arrange the mountain of documents piled on his desk.

But the more this happened, the stronger his sense of anticipation became.

Haha, my two wives still care about me, tonight I can finally let loose...

Speaking of Zhang Dashen's residence in Wugang, it was originally the old garden of the Prince of Min's mansion. Its layout was certainly grand, like the Xiangyang Governor's residence, but it also had winding corridors and courtyards, giving it a southern back garden style.

Upon learning of the arrival of the two mistresses, the servants had already prepared the warm chambers in the inner courtyard. Zhang Da had even specifically instructed them to heat the floor well... so that his two wives could wear lighter clothes and shoes more comfortably.

Zhang Da arrived at the inner courtyard with great excitement, dismissed his attendants, and his footsteps clattered softly on the bluestone slabs...

So the two women came out of the house in the back courtyard one after the other, wearing the kind of transparent gauze dresses that you wear in summer. Then a delicate fragrance of orchids wafted out from inside, mixed with a faint scent of incense.

If the east wind had not favored Zhou Yu, the two Qiao beauties would have been locked away in the Copper Sparrow Terrace in the depths of spring.

Zhou Nianhui was gentle and graceful, and Yang Qianqian was elegant and refined. The two women came forward together and hugged Zhang Da, pressing their waists, chests, and fair hands against him.

For a moment, Zhang Da was at a loss, unsure where to look first or where to feel first.

"My husband is back."

The two women spoke in unison. Zhou Nianhui first gently massaged Zhang Da's tense shoulders and neck with her fingertips, while Yang Qianqian, not to be outdone, offered him a cup of warm rice wine.

While enjoying the services of the two women, Zhang Da pulled and pushed them into the inner room of the house.

Whether it was the effect of the rice wine or the allure of the two women, Zhang Da felt an intense heat coursing through his body, and a surge of righteous energy rushed to his lower body.

Finally, we arrived at the bedside.

Zhang Dayi wrapped one arm around Zhou Nianhui's slender waist and gently placed the other hand on Yang Qianqian's shoulder, pulling both women into his embrace. He greedily and selfishly savored the warm, soft flesh against their skin, reveling in their fragrant scents.

"With beauties like you around, even the most tiring work is worth it."

Zhang Da first offered some appetizers, then lightly kissed Zhou Nianhui's forehead, and then planted a kiss on Yang Qianqian's cheek. After a couple of kisses, he suddenly felt it wasn't enough, so he kissed her a few more times.

"In these chaotic times, I fought and struggled, expanded my territory and commanded troops, largely for you. To die under the peony skirt is to die a romantic death."

Zhou Nianhui's cheeks flushed slightly as she nestled against his chest, listening to his steady heartbeat, and softly said...

"Both my concubine and my sister Qianqian understand, and wish to always stay by my husband's side."

Yang Qianqian nodded obediently, gently tugging at his robe with her slender hand, seemingly a little embarrassed, her voice barely audible.

"My husband has worked hard these past few days. Please rest well tonight. My sister and I will serve you and make sure you are comfortable... Oh dear."

After saying this, Yang Qianqian felt a little embarrassed and immediately lay down on the bed, covering her face tightly so that Zhang Da wouldn't see it.

Zhang Da was also stirred by these words, and his already restless body, fueled by the alcohol, became even more aroused.

First, he slapped Yang Qianqian hard on the buttocks, but that wasn't enough, so he kept pinching it until Yang Qianqian cried out in pain and begged for mercy before he stopped. Then he buried his head in Zhou Nianhui's arms and inhaled her milky body fragrance...

"So, Nianhui Qianqian, can we go together tonight?"

"not good!"

Zhou Nianhui resisted and begged for mercy, but Zhang Da once again silenced her with his mouth.

"Qianqian has already agreed, Nianhui, so don't spoil the mood... Besides, I said before that I wish to share a bed with you both and stay together without any distinction. You were both shy and declined the last two times in Shaoyang, so please don't refuse again tonight, okay? In these chaotic times, life is uncertain, and I only want to stay with my beloved and cherish this moment of tenderness."

The two women were at a loss when they heard Zhang Da's scumbag quotes, which he had somehow learned. Zhou Nianhui, in particular, blushed instantly and lowered her head in unison, her ear tips turning rosy.

Zhou Nianhui, gentle and extremely polite, felt even more shy, but after being persuaded, she tacitly agreed. Yang Qianqian, still young, felt her heart pounding and wanted to hear everything Zhang Da said.

Seeing that they didn't refuse, Zhang Da knew they had completely acquiesced to his suggestion, and he was overjoyed. Just as he was about to reach out and embrace the two women, Zhou Nianhui gently pushed him away and said softly...

"What's the rush! Husband, how long has it been since you took a bath? Go to the hot spring in the back garden to bathe and cleanse yourself. My sister Qianqian and I will wait for you here... and when you return, we will... and then do as you say."

Seeing this, Yang Qianqian quickly echoed, her voice barely audible.

"Sister is right, my husband. The hot spring is ready. The maids have been boiling it for half a day, and the water temperature is just right. Husband, please go and come back quickly."

Zhang Da laughed heartily, feeling the two women's thoughtfulness and tenderness, his heart warming even more, and he nodded.

"Okay, I'll be right back." Then he showed a slightly weak expression. "Wait for me, I'll definitely take good care of you then."

Having said that, he released the two women, turned around, and strode out with light steps.

However, Zhang Da, a veteran of many battles, was so consumed by lust that he failed to notice the murderous intent emanating from the darkness...