Even emperors have it tough, so don't be too picky about the entries.

It was already very persuasive, and it also triggered the phrase "Are kings and nobles born with a special destiny?"

The entire hall instantly erupted in excitement.

Xu Baoyi was the first to step forward.

At this point, the veins on his forehead were bulging.

"Your Majesty is right!"

"Why should we be stuck in the mountains as bandits for the rest of our lives? Why can those corrupt officials live a life of debauchery in the city?"

He turned to his brothers and struck while the iron was hot.

"Brothers, His Majesty is genuinely looking out for us! What the hell are you waiting for?!"

Even Wu Song looked at Chen Shao with complicated emotions.

For a moment, I didn't know what to say.

Those who lack self-control are all banging on tables and smashing chairs.

"Fuck him!"

Chen Shao slammed the Green Dragon Crescent Blade heavily onto the ground.

"Brothers, tens of thousands of people in Huaiyuan Prefecture are waiting to die in the ruins. We must avenge them and save the rest."

"I won't waste any more words."

"Those willing to change the world with me, sword in hand, follow me!"

Dozens of leaders roared in unison in the Hall of Righteousness.

Wu Song picked up a large cleaver.

"Kill those bastards."

Upon seeing this, Xu Baoyi immediately started yelling at the top of his lungs:

"Order troops! Order troops!"

"All leaders, gather your men immediately, grab your weapons, and head down the mountain!"

The entire Dragon Subduing Gang has about a thousand members.

But the action was extremely efficient.

A moment later, led by Chen Shao, they marched out of the mountain gate in a grand procession.

Seeing Chen Shao driving a donkey cart, they couldn't help but admire him even more.

This emperor is truly down-to-earth.

Xu Baoyi followed closely beside Chen Shao, praising His Majesty's youthful heroism and extraordinary courage all the way, speaking with great enthusiasm.

......

Huaiyuan Prefecture had clearly come to its senses after a night's rest.

At this moment, the city gates were tightly closed, and government troops were stationed on the city walls.

They only saw a large, dark group of people coming down the mountain path from afar.

They were immediately terrified.

Without anyone shouting, they immediately opened the city gates, raised a white flag, and consciously put their hands behind their heads and faced the wall.

Chen Shao had just entered the city.

Then I saw a woman with a face covered in soot but an extremely plump figure standing there.

It was Shen Qingci.

Shen Qingci hadn't slept all night, and her oval face was full of exhaustion.

Upon seeing Chen Shao, she first breathed a long sigh of relief, then quickly walked over to greet him.

He stumbled slightly, but managed to steady himself by grabbing the shaft of the donkey cart.

"The prefect has a problem."

Knowing Chen Shao's personality, she waived all formalities and obeisances.

Without further ado, let's get straight to the point.

"Last night, the people were displaced, the city was full of ruins and the bodies were still warm, yet this prefect was drinking and making merry in the yamen."

How did you know?

"Two taels of silver, and you'll know everything."

Chen Shao was not surprised by the coordinated attack from within and without.

He called for reinforcements because he wanted to start by targeting the prefect.

"Chief Xu, oh no, Lord Xu!"

The cry of "Sir, please hurry!" sent Xu Baoyi's soul flying.

Riding on horseback felt light and airy, like being in a fairyland.

He bowed respectfully:

"Your subject is here!"

"You are quite famous here, leading your brothers to maintain order within the manor."

In times of great disaster, there will always be those who take advantage of the chaos to loot.

This is human nature, not good or evil.

"Don't let them take advantage of the chaos to cause trouble. Gather in front of the prefectural government office and tell them that the imperial court will handle everything and make those people pay for their crimes in blood."

"I will not fail in my mission, or I will bring you my head!"

Xu Baoyi clasped his hands in acceptance of the order.

Chen Shao looked at Wu Song.

"Brave warrior, take the strongest among your brothers and come with me to the prefectural government office first."

Wu Song grinned:

"That's exactly what His Majesty was waiting to say."

...

Chen Shao led more than a dozen leaders of the Dragon Subduing Gang straight to the prefectural government office.

The two guards at the yamen gate saw a group of burly men wielding knives and guns rushing towards them menacingly, and they scrambled to make way for them.

The group passed through the front hall and crossed the ceremonial gate.

They entered the back hall without any hindrance.

The prefect of Huaiyuan Prefecture was named Song Lian.

He was a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations) during the Qing'an era, and despite serving as an official for many years, he remained a refined and scholarly man.

At this moment, he was pacing around his study, drinking tea, and discussing classics with a local scholar.

He was muttering with compassion for humanity:

"Alas, the people's lives are filled with hardship... I ask Heaven, how cruel you are, to take away my homes; I ask the earth, how greedy you are, to bury my flesh and blood... Alas! Alas!"

"Fuck your legs!" a cold female voice rang out.

Then the door was kicked over.

He turned around abruptly and saw more than a dozen burly men wielding gleaming steel knives burst in.

The leader, however, was a young man of eighteen or nineteen.

He was dressed in a dark blue robe and carried a large green dragon sword on his shoulder.

A chilling aura emanated from him.

Song Lian's expression changed, and he shouted sternly:

Who are you? How dare you trespass on the prefectural government's premises!

Chen Shao walked straight up to him.

The Nine Dragons Token at his waist flashed.

Song Lian felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.

The Emperor... Chen Shao... how did he manage to get here...?

Song Lian's face turned deathly pale in an instant.

My legs went weak.

He fell to his knees with a thud.

"Your humble servant, Song Lian, Prefect of Huaiyuan, pays his respects to Your Majesty! I was unaware of Your Majesty's arrival and have failed to greet you properly; I deserve to die for this crime!"

"Lord Song has a refined taste."

Chen Shao sneered:

"The people outside have just been robbed by bandits, the city is full of ruins and the bodies are still cold, and you can still be here lamenting the world...tsk tsk, what a refined taste."

"Your Majesty... I am lamenting the hardships faced by the people..."

"Stop sighing. I'm asking you, who did it?"

Song Lian cursed inwardly, "Idiot Wu Wenyong, how could you let him in?"

He stammered:

"Your Majesty, I have investigated and found that this was done by the Dragon Subduing Gang in collusion with wealthy gentry in the city. My ragtag group is simply no match for them, Your Majesty."

Upon hearing this, Wu Song was so angry that he laughed instead.

This is a damn official from the Great Yan Dynasty!

To lie through one's teeth.

He spat and planted his broadsword in front of Song Lian.

"Open your dog eyes and see who we are!"

Song Lian looked up and finally saw the man's attire clearly.

He didn't know many people from the Dragon Subduing Gang, only a few, like Xu Baoyi.

And the person in front of us is one of them.

Wu Song, the top henchman of the Dragon Subduing Gang and a double-flowered red stick!

"Song Lian, why don't you confess honestly?"

Song Lian's lips trembled for a long time before he finally stood up slowly and took two steps back.

His gaze swept over the mere dozen or so people behind Chen Shao, and a strange smile suddenly appeared on his fair face.

"Your Majesty, I've already told you, but you won't believe me. What should I do?"

"Since you've forced me into this, I have no choice but to go all the way."

He suddenly shouted, "Help!"

The doors to the side rooms on both sides of the back hall were kicked open at the same time.

Inside, there were already hundreds of soldiers armed with swords and spears lying in ambush.

They all exuded murderous intent and surrounded Chen Shao and his group.

Song Lian smiled and said:

"Your Majesty dares to force your way into the prefect's residence with just a few people; isn't that a bit too disrespectful?"

"What, you want to kill a king too?"

"Haha, let me tell you, you were destined to die the moment you left the capital."

"Since it's all about killing anyway, why can't I, Song Lian, do it?"