Hurriedly returning to the Imperial Residence, Duan Zheng Chun gave Duan Yu a few instructions before rushing to the Imperial Palace.
"Brother Chun, why did you come in such a hurry?”Duan Zhengming asked in surprise when he saw Duan Zhengchun.
Duan Zhengchun explained the entire sequence of events.
Duan Zhengming was stunned. After a long time, he said,"This person's cultivation is indeed extraordinary! Many of these mountain strongholds are built in strategic locations. One man can block ten thousand people. Even if we send troops to clear them, we will lose nearly ten thousand people! She didn't expect him to finish the matter without saying a word.”
" Why else would Master Ku Rong be so easy to talk to?" Duan Zhengchun laughed.”
"That's true." Duan Zhengming nodded. In an instant, he had subdued all the experts of Heavenly Dragon Temple. If such an expert did not give him the item, Dali would be in danger. Sigh, if only I had a daughter. I might have to recruit her as Dali's son-in-law. That way, Dali would be stable for another hundred years.”
" Don't think too much about it, Imperial Brother." Duan Zheng Chun smiled bitterly." Young Master Wang's ambitions are not in the secular world."”
"Could it be that he has become an immortal?" Duan Zhengming asked in astonishment.”
"Royal brother is indeed wise." Duan Zhengchun nodded.
Duan Zhengming was silent for a moment before shaking his head and handing him a token."I really can't predict the thoughts of an expert! Forget it, since someone else has given us a gift, we'll just accept it. Brother Chun, use my Tiger Tally to mobilize the troops. Burn the corpses in the stronghold as soon as possible and transport the treasures back.”
Duan Zhengchun cupped his hands and took it.”
In the evening, Duan Zheng Chun led five thousand men out of the city gates, and then split up into groups to head to the various mountain strongholds.
Azure Dragon Village.
When the soldiers saw the corpses of the bandits lying on the ground, a chill ran down their spines.
"Too tragic!"
"Look at how twisted their waists are. How heavy are the weapons used to hit them?”
"Ugh…"
The soldiers discussed in low voices. Some of them could not take it anymore and vomited.
"Silence! Send out a hundred people to set up firewood and burn the corpses. The other hundred people will search carefully and find the silver and grain. Later, they will transport them back to Dali City.”Duan Zhengchun coughed and instructed.
"Yes!" The soldiers responded.
Then, he got busy.
The firewood was set up, and the corpses were thrown onto it one by one before being set on fire.
Fortunately, it was autumn and winter now, so the corpses did not smell strange. It did not increase the difficulty of their work.
The silver and grain were also carried to the open space bit by bit. Someone recorded the data and counted it.
"Wangye, we found strong crossbows and armor in the stronghold!”
" How many?" Duan Zhengchun was stunned." How many?"”
"A total of 200 sets." the soldier replied.
Duan Zhengchun's face darkened." Pack it up and bring it back," he said.”
The soldier obeyed the order and left. Duan Zhengchun fell into deep thought. As expected, these bandits had the support of the great clans!
There were dozens of villages, and each village hid hundreds of people. When needed, they could gather thousands of troops. Dali City was not on guard, and it was really dangerous.
Duan Zhengchun broke out in cold sweat when he thought of this.
"Fortunately, Young Master Wang unintentionally eliminated these people.”Duan Zhengchun secretly rejoiced.
It was not until dawn, when the fire was extinguished, that everyone carried the silver and grain onto their horses and rushed back.
The other dozens of people were the same. When they returned, they still had lingering fear on their faces.
Gao Clan.
Ever since Duan Zheng Chun led his troops out of the city, the Gao Clan had descended into a state of tension.
"Father, I'm afraid that Duan Zhengchun leading his troops out of the city will be detrimental to the Gao family!”Gao Taiming said worriedly.
"Did the messenger pigeon reply?" Gao Shengtai asked.”
Gao Taiming shook his head. Father, this must be the Duan clan wanting to eliminate us! If he did not make a move now, it would probably be too late! Father, please make a decision as soon as possible!"
Gao Shengtai pondered for a while and then asked,""Is there any movement from the Zhao and Dong Families?”
Dali had six powerful families, namely the Zheng Family, Yang Family, Zhao Family, Dong Family, Gao Family, and Duan Family. These six families had land, people, and soldiers, and were extremely powerful.
The Zheng Clan and Yang Clan had already perished, and the Duan Clan was in charge of Dali. Now, only the Gao Clan, Zhao Clan, and Dong Clan could still rely on each other.
Gao Taiming replied," The Zhao and Dong families haven't received any replies from the village either. They've already sent people to inquire and ask Father to take charge of the situation."”
"I understand." Gao Shengtai nodded." Since the situation is critical, let's take a risk." Go and inform the two families to let the military disciples take action. Take the army and surround Dali.”
When Gao Taiming heard this, he revealed a look of joy. He had waited for this day for a long time, but his father had to plan it slowly.
"Yes, your son will do it now!"
" If possible, don't harm Lady Duan's life," Gao Shengtai exhorted." I don't want to risk my life against those old fellows from the Heavenly Dragon Temple."”
"I understand." Gao Taiming nodded and left quickly.
Midnight.
The Imperial City suddenly became noisy. Anger flashed across Duan Zheng Ming's face as he shouted,"What's going on outside?"
"I'll go and take a look!" The attendant hurriedly said.”
With that, she jogged out.
However, just as he took a few steps out, he was stopped by a few soldiers with a knife to his neck.
"Who are you? I'm the emperor's personal attendant, are you guys rebelling?”
"That's right, I want to rebel.”An arrogant voice rang out as a person separated the soldiers and walked out.
"Young Master Gao!" The attendant's pupils constricted.”
"That's right." Gao Taiming sneered and walked around him into the hall. The soldiers followed closely behind. Some surrounded the hall and raised their bows to guard against him, while the rest entered the hall.
When Duan Zhengming saw this lineup, he immediately understood the reason for the matter.
"Your Gao family has rebelled?" Duan Zhengming asked.
Gao Taiming shook his head." It's not our Gao family that rebelled. It's the Gao family, the Zhao family, and the Dong family that rebelled." Your Majesty, you should know your place. There are our people outside. Arrows and arrows don't have eyes. If you hurt His Majesty, it won't be good.”
"Humph." " Hmph!" Duan Zhengming snorted coldly and quickly dispersed the True Qi in his hand.
There were more than a hundred strong archers in the hall, and there were even more outside the hall. He did not have the slightest confidence that he could force his way out.
"Your Majesty is indeed wise." Gao Taiming smiled and left the hall.
King Zhennan's mansion.
At night, Dao Baifeng left the manor with Duan Yu.
"Mother, why do we have to leave!”Duan Yu said anxiously," What if Father can't find us when he comes back?”
"The Gaos are rebelling now," Dao Baifeng shook her head."Aren't we courting death by staying in the Prince's mansion?" Let's find a place to hide first and then think of a way to inform your father.”
The Baiyi Clan was a large clan in Dali. Their descendants were from all walks of life. The Baiyi Clan naturally received the news after the major clans mobilized their troops and passed the news to their princess, Dao Baifeng.
Dao Baifeng had also thought of using the Bai Yi people to resist the rebel army, but after thinking about it, she gave up.
Although the Baiyi Race had many people, how could they organize so many people in a short period of time?
Moreover, using untrained civilians to fight against an army was not something a wise person would do.
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