Jinyiwei's psychic case: the opening is Lingbo Weibu

Chapter 1030

The officials and representatives of the gentry of Jiangzhou first looked at the short blades held before them, then turned their terrified gazes to Zhang Tao and Liu Hanqing, who appeared slightly panicked...

Finally, they were met with Xu Shan's seemingly radiant smile, which in their eyes was so sinister.

‘Gulu. ’

A brief silence fell over the scene.

As a result, the sound of many people swallowing hard could be heard from time to time.

"Who is willing to share His Majesty's burdens..."

"Your Majesty, you will naturally be entrusted with important responsibilities."

“The position of prefect of Jiangzhou needs to be filled. If Zhang Tao is gone, there’s still Li Tao.”

“The resources of the gentry in Jiangzhou need to be integrated. Liu Hanqing is gone, but can Wang Hanqing do it?”

"Such opportunities are always reserved for those who are devoted to the court and respect the imperial authority!"

'Wow.'

After Xu Shan finished speaking, a shrill uproar erupted in the audience.

He spoke so bluntly, how could the crowd not understand?

Among the officials and representatives of the gentry present, whoever kills Zhang Tao and Liu Hanqing today will be given the position of Prefect of Jiangzhou and local resources by the imperial court.

This is indeed a chance to rise to the top in one step.

However, opportunities and risks go hand in hand!

If later, Xu Shan or the imperial court were to be defeated and withdraw from Shu County,

His actions will inevitably lead to retribution later!

For this reason, the officials and representatives of the gentry present were tempted, but hesitated.

On the contrary, Zhang Tao, at this moment, dropped his previous 'hypocrisy' and shouted with feigned composure, "Treason?"

"Lord Xu, let alone in Jiangzhou. Even in the capital, I am a third-rank official of the imperial court. Whether or not I am plotting a rebellion is not a decision you can make."

"Oh? In Lord Zhang's opinion, who should make the decision?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Tao, spitting as he spoke, growled, "Your Majesty!"

"Without an imperial edict, I do not agree with the charge of 'treason'."

"Huh? An imperial edict?"

"Haha."

After Zhang Tao finished shouting these words, Xu Shan let out a wild and unrestrained laugh.

During this time, he waved to Wang Qinian.

Immediately afterwards, as if by magic, the latter produced several scrolls of 'imperial edicts' that were stamped in advance but had no contents written on them.

“Before leaving the capital, His Majesty was afraid that you pedantic scholars would nitpick over words with me.”

"Several copies of the imperial edict were given in advance, which were only stamped but not written down."

"What crime do you want? How do you want to die? How many people will be buried with you?"

At this point, Xu Shan, his smile fading, added coldly, "Lord Zhang, just speak. This imperial envoy will grant your wish."

"you you……"

'Squeak.'

"Ow."

Before Zhang Tao could finish speaking, Xu Shan slapped Zhang Tao's official hat off without any politeness, then grabbed the man's hair and forcibly pulled him in front of him.

During this time, Zhang Tao let out a shrill scream.

The guards accompanying him had just made a move...

'bass! ’

'Sizzle.'

The Imperial Guards, led by Li Yuanfang, immediately drew their Embroidered Spring Blades.

With a swift stroke, he dispatched the guards in an instant.

"what!"

The ink-like blood splattered onto the faces of the officials and gentry representatives, causing them to let out piercing screams on the spot.

Then, a chilling silence descended.

At this moment, Master Xu, with a cold expression, added to Zhang Tao: "I can understand if you have selfish motives. But you're trying to scheme against my Embroidered Uniform Guard?"

"You still want to exterminate them all?"

"The last person who dared to target me, Xu Shan, and my brothers like this was Lin Ruopu."

"I've uprooted the Donglin Party."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Tao stubbornly shouted, "This is not the capital, this is Jiangzhou."

"Jiangzhou?"

"Is Jiangzhou no longer part of the Ming Dynasty's territory?"

After saying this, Xu Shan turned his head and glanced at the garrison troops watching from the city wall and the civilians on the scene.

"We swear to serve the Ming Dynasty to the death."

"Long live my emperor, long live, long live."

From within the garrison atop the city wall, someone shouted this command, which was met with a chorus of responses from all sides.

Their cooperation wasn't just due to witnessing Xu Shan's strength, but more so because...

Previously, neither the gentry led by Zhang Tao nor the Red Miao generals of Guanshan led by Li Cheng had ever treated these lowly soldiers and civilians as human beings.

All they do is relentlessly exploit and extract resources.

On the contrary, thanks to the deliberate propaganda of online trolls and keyboard warriors, the people of Xu Qinchai saw hope for the future.

They have the ability and the background, and they are treated as human beings.

That's why it has resonated so strongly at this moment.

Hearing the deafening roar, the officials and representatives of the gentry present were all dumbfounded.

Wasn't Xu Shan a new resident of the city?

Why does he have such high prestige?

'Pah-ta-ta.'

A few minutes later, after the resonance subsided, Xu Shan casually tossed the obese Zhang Tao to the ground.

"The last thirty breaths!"

"Think it over carefully, who..."

"I am willing to share Your Majesty's burdens."

"Once you leave this village, this temple will be gone."

After speaking, Xu Shan summoned Wang Qinian and the others to his side and made some arrangements in a cold voice.

At this moment, the officials and representatives of the gentry were caught in a dilemma regarding the choice between the human and the divine.

"Second Uncle, why is the Master going through all this trouble? Just kill him and be done with it."

Zhang Liansong, who was standing to the side, asked in a low voice.

"You know nothing. This is called the art of managing people."

"what?"

"Jiangzhou City cannot be in chaos. At least until the imperial court fully takes over Shu County, the local gentry and officials need to appease the people and stabilize the army."

"Your master is focusing on the big picture while neglecting the small ones, sowing discord within the entire aristocratic group."

"To put it bluntly, the heads of Zhang Tao and Liu Hanqing's entire clan were a pledge of loyalty to the court by certain gentry and officials."

“Once the knife is used, whether it’s to live or to avoid being punished, they will follow your family wholeheartedly.”

"Xu Shan's decisive killing outside the city, his proactive exposure of the singers, dancers and the control of the imperial guards over the situation, were all psychological suggestions to these gentry and officials—that the court has the strength and means to make them win the gamble."

"You really need to follow Xu Shan and learn from him."

"He was able to rise to the highest position in the court in less than a year. This was partly due to his personal ability, but more importantly, it was due to his calculations of people's hearts and the overall situation."

Just as Chen Dingtian had completely dissected Xu Shan's 'intentions', a loud voice suddenly rang out in everyone's ears.

"Xu Shijie, the Vice Prefect of Jiangzhou, is willing to share Your Majesty's burdens!"

'bass.'

'Pfft. '

As soon as he finished speaking, a middle-aged man in official robes picked up a dagger from the tray and stabbed Zhang Tao, who had just stood up from the ground.

Looking down at the blade piercing his chest, Zhang Tao stared at his opponent in disbelief and said, "You, you traitor, no, you'll die a horrible death."

'Puff, puff.'