Martial Arts Crossover: Starting as a member of the Imperial Guard, all the ladies are demons

"messenger?"

"Fine, let's talk! Let's make peace!"

Yuwen Kuo was quite clever and knew exactly what the people from Daliang meant.

But right now, he has no other option but to negotiate.

Should we fight again?

Three hundred thousand have already been swallowed up. If they lose again, Southern Chu will not be able to withstand such a blow.

It should be noted that the total army of Southern Chu was only 1.5 million. With 300,000 going, 1.2 million would remain.

If we fight again, how many tens of thousands should we send?

Four hundred thousand? Six hundred thousand?

So, will troops still be stationed in various places?

Are other border towns still being guarded?

Therefore, he has no choice but to negotiate.

However, he suddenly thought of a question and asked Cheng Jili, "Who is the envoy sent by Daliang?"

Upon hearing this, Cheng Jili's expression turned somewhat unpleasant, as if he were recalling some unpleasant memories. He said with a bitter face, "Da Liang, Marquis Yan."

"How could it be this madman?!"

Upon hearing that it was Marquis Yan who had come, Yuwen Kuo nearly fainted from anger.

It was this very person who single-handedly deterred the allied forces of various nations, allowing the Great Liang to survive to this day.

Now he's back out.

"This person is eloquent and persuasive. Go and inform the people in the Ministry of Rites to be careful in dealing with him. At the same time, go and inform the other ministers, the Grand Secretary, and others to come and discuss important matters."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Cheng Jili then left, while Yuwen Kuo sighed, "I wonder what he's going to take away this time. It's really annoying."

The emperor of Northern Yan was just as troubled as he was. He was already somewhat afraid when he heard that Southern Chu had suffered a rapid defeat.

But after thinking about it, he realized that the two armies hadn't even met yet, and if he left now, he would lose face. That's why he didn't order his troops to retreat.

However, the concerns remain.

While the mood among the various kingdoms was uncertain, Xiao Jingyi was listening to Song Zhong's report.

After listening, Xiao Jingyi slowly nodded: "Thank you for your hard work this time."

"Serving Your Majesty is my duty."

"But now that you're back, you should get some rest."

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I shall take my leave now," Song Zhong said, bowing.

"Ah."

Watching Song Zhong leave, Xiao Jingyi fell into deep thought: "What should I do with that old bastard Zhang Linhao...?"

After thinking it over, Xiao Jingyi finally came up with a solution and immediately sent someone to summon Mao Xiang.

.....

The following day, in the imperial court.

Many officials had different thoughts today, because they all knew that the people who escorted Zhang Linhao yesterday had returned to Kyoto, which meant that Zhang Linhao had also arrived in Kyoto.

Among the eight great families of Liang, some wanted to protect him, while others wanted him dead.

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Therefore, they knew that today would be a fierce battle.

However, with the morning court session approaching, Xiao Jingyi was still nowhere to be seen, which puzzled everyone.

Why hasn't His Majesty arrived yet?

"In the past, His Majesty should have arrived by now."

"Lord Cai, do you know what's going on?"

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Just as the ministers were wondering what was going on, Han Le walked in and said to them, "My lords, His Majesty requests that you move to the square in front of the palace. Please~"

"Eunuch Han, did His Majesty say what he wanted to do?"

At this moment, someone asked.

Han Le shook his head and said, "Lord Zhang, I don't know about that. His Majesty only told you to go, and didn't say anything else."

Hearing this, the crowd was somewhat puzzled, but they still followed Han Le out of the main hall.

Not long after they left, they saw a rack that had been set up in the square at some point, with a person tied to it.

Upon closer inspection, the officials discovered that it was actually the Zhang family, specifically Zhang Linhao.

A squad of imperial guards stood around the rack, keeping watch over the area.

Then they saw their emperor sitting on the dragon throne above the steps.

Immediately, everyone walked over in silence.

"Your Majesty, we, your humble servants, pay our respects!"

"Be flat."

... ... ...

Facing the assembled officials bowing, Xiao Jingyi waved his hand without even glancing at them, then looked at Zhang Linhao and said indifferently, "Gentlemen, I invite you to watch a performance today."

"You all need to watch carefully from now on, and when you go back, reflect on your actions."

Upon hearing this, the officials were greatly alarmed and immediately guessed that it was related to Zhang Linhao.

Grand Secretary Zhang Lindao immediately stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I humbly request..."

"Stop! Today you're just watching a show. You're only allowed to use your eyes and ears, not your mouths. If anyone wants to get rid of it, I can help you."

Before Zhang Lindao could finish speaking, Xiao Jingyi's voice rang out softly.

Zhang Lindao immediately swallowed his words.

After this incident, he realized that Xiao Jingyi was no ordinary monarch who kept his word, and he dared not say anything more for the time being.

Seeing that he had quieted down, Xiao Jingyi then looked at Mao Xiang beside him and said, "Read it aloud."

"Yes!"

Mao Xiang immediately produced an imperial edict and said, "Zhang Linhao of the Zhang family, despite being one of the eight great families, is not ambitious and is causing chaos in the court, instigating officials..."

"Therefore, His Majesty has decreed that Zhang Linhao be subjected to the most severe punishment, namely, being torn apart by a thousand cuts."

After speaking, Mao Xiang seemed worried that the crowd might not understand, so he kindly explained to them: "My lords, the so-called punishment of being cut into a thousand pieces."

"It's called slow slicing. Next, the executioner will use a knife to cut off pieces of flesh from Mr. Zhang Linhao's body until he bleeds to death."

"The process is very exciting, so please don't blink."

"hiss!"

Upon hearing this, all the officials were immediately shocked. They looked at Xiao Jingyi in horror, and then at the execution site in fear.

Suddenly, everyone was afraid.

At this moment, Zhang Linhao could no longer hold back and hurriedly stepped forward, saying, "Your Majesty, please consider Zhang Linhao's situation..."

"roll!"

Before he could finish speaking, Xiao Jingyi interrupted him, saying, "Zhang Lindao, I know about your relationship with Zhang Linhao. If you don't want your tongue, I will grant your wish immediately."

"Furthermore, I must remind you that you are an official in Daliang, not for the Zhang family."

"As the sages said, Heaven, Earth, Ruler, Parents, and Teacher are the four cardinal virtues. If you can't even do this, I won't hesitate to strip you of your official hat!"

Xiao Jingyi said calmly.

That's what he wants to achieve today.

Many officials in Daliang were happy to marry women from prominent families.

Even the degree of esteem for aristocratic families was subtly lower than that for the emperor himself.

That's why Xiao Jingyi did this today; he wanted to use Zhang Linhao's bloody example to warn all the officials.

He's the one who calls the shots in Daliang.

In the Great Liang Dynasty, Xiao Jingyi reigns supreme!

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"Your Majesty, I have a suggestion. Zhang Linhao's crime does not warrant death. He is renowned throughout Daliang and highly respected. If he is executed, it may cause resentment among scholars throughout the land. I urge Your Majesty to reconsider."

Just then, another official came out, his tone sincere and earnest.

"Your Majesty, please think again!"

"Your Majesty, please reconsider!"

"..."

Then several officials came out and knelt down, begging Xiao Jingyi to spare Zhang Linhao.

These people were either related to the Zhang family by marriage or were trained by the Zhang family.

Hearing their words, Xiao Jingyi glanced at them indifferently, and instead of being angry, he smiled.

However, his smile chilled everyone to the bone.

"I have made my words so clear, why are there always people who can't understand?"

"Mao Xiang, take action. Plead for Zhang Linhao and punish him for treason."

A casual remark immediately shocked everyone.

Mao Xiang didn't say a word, but ordered his men to take these people away. They were dragged away by the Embroidered Uniform Guards. The people panicked and struggled, but to no avail.

"Your Majesty, I am innocent! I am merely petitioning on behalf of all the scholars of the land!"

"Your Majesty, I am utterly loyal to the Great Liang and have never betrayed the country!"

"..."

Their voices faded into the distance until they disappeared completely.

At the same time, Zhang Lindao became anxious and angry.

He never expected Xiao Jingyi to be so ruthless and vicious: "Your Majesty, your actions have chilled the hearts of all the princes in the land. If Zhang Linhao dies today, it may cause turmoil in the Great Liang."

"You slaughtered the entire Zhang family for your own selfish desires. Even if it costs me my life to remonstrate, I will never agree to Your Majesty's actions!"

"Your Majesty's actions violate human ethics and may bring disaster to the Great Liang."

"Want to die? To remonstrate with your death?"

Xiao Jingyi knew all too well the tricks of civil officials: writing memorials and constantly spouting about the world, righteousness, and the people.

They would even die trying to persuade someone who disagreed.

While it's possible that some people are sincere, Zhang Lindao in front of us is definitely acting out of self-interest.

He waved his hand, and a group of Imperial Guards carried a bed of nails over.

The nail bed, two in two, was covered with nails. The cold glint of the nail tips made everyone shudder and feel a chill down their spines.

At this moment, Xiao Jingyi's voice rang out: "Since you're going to die for your cause, don't bother banging on pillars or doors. If you don't die from it, then bang on them."

Before today, Xiao Jingyi knew that some people would be "tough nuts to crack," so he ordered Mao Xiang to make this bed of nails to intimidate them.

Want to die for his cause?

Then let's go.

He absolutely must clean up this bad trend today!

As he expected, when he took out the bed of nails, Zhang Lindao's face turned ashen, and he swallowed back the rest of his words.