kingnovel Chapter 1167
Chapter 1167
‘Poof! ’
The information Yuan Tiangang released was enough to make the ministers present, who had business dealings with the Zhou and Jia families, feel terrified and fearful.
What a joke!
Being watched by a 'Saint' at the terrestrial immortal realm who wields a powerful army would make even the most well-established family feel fearful.
What's more, the other party is Xu Shan, who is known as the "butcher" and is ruthless in killing.
Therefore, some people on the scene couldn't bear it and knelt down in front of Yuan Tiangang and the others.
With a sob in his voice, he said, "Heavens, Celestial Master, and Elders, we do indeed have entanglements of interests with the Zhou and Jia families. We even made things easy for them for this reason."
“But from beginning to end, we never thought of rebelling.”
"Yes, Celestial Master!"
"Please, please give me a chance to make amends."
"That's right, Celestial Master. We absolutely must not hand over traitors like Zhou Ge and Jia Ke to the Inspectorate."
Upon hearing this, the Celestial Master sighed and said, "If His Majesty doesn't agree, it's no use even if you beg me."
“In the days to come, I will keep them imprisoned in the Divine Mechanism Hub.”
"Could His Majesty issue an edict for a joint trial involving all three courts, instead of having the Inspectorate handle this as a special case...?"
"Really, it depends on your attitude."
"Understood, understood! We swear to serve Your Majesty to the death."
In Yuan Tiangang's view, as long as Xu Shan's knife still hangs over their heads, the court after this incident will no longer be a joint rule between the royal family and the gentry.
Rather, imperial power was supreme!
Outside the imperial tomb!
Standing atop the high slope, Zuo Guzi looked south and surveyed the majestic city.
Although they were in this location, they could still faintly hear the crackling and popping sounds of explosions within the city.
After about several tens of minutes, things gradually calmed down.
Knowing that Li Cheng's assassin gang would be making a move tonight, he never expected it to cause such a commotion.
This is quite different from their previous plans.
Just then, a dark figure hurriedly approached and said, "Commander Zuo, something has happened in the capital. I have ordered my men to investigate."
"Huh? Say."
"The Assassin's Guild members carried out a coordinated assassination of several generals from the city defense battalion and patrol battalion."
"But because they were all secretly protected by the Embroidered Uniform Guard, a fierce battle ensued."
"The information we have so far is..."
"The entire capital city is under martial law. But Zhou Ge's eldest son, Zhou Kun, calmly led his men out of the city and headed straight for the Jiangnan Navy."
"In addition, after the Jiujiang Navy captured Wuhu, it bypassed Dangtu and launched a military remonstrance at Lishui."
"Zhou Ge and Jia Ke, among others, were urgently summoned to the palace. Although it was late at night, the palace gates were opened exclusively for the two of them."
……
After listening to his subordinates' reports, one by one, Zuo Guzi's solemn face gradually relaxed.
Especially when he learned that Zhou Kun had left the city with ease and that Zhou Ge and Jia Ke had been summoned to the palace, with the main gate still open, a smile appeared on his unchanging, zombie-like face.
The former indirectly indicates that the Zhou family has completely taken control of the city's defense and patrol battalions. Otherwise, how could Zhou Kun have left the city so easily?
The latter directly indicates that Emperor Jingtai panicked!
The reason for treating the Zhou and Jia families with such courtesy was actually to place the hope that the Jiangnan navy could quickly stop the advancing Jiujiang navy.
Every piece of information tells Zuo Guzi that His Majesty's plan is progressing in an orderly manner.
Moreover, the effect is excellent!
"However, there's been a problem at the palace."
"The shaman we sent to the palace through His Majesty's concubines seemed to have been discovered by the people of the Divine Mechanism Bureau as soon as he set up the altar to perform the ritual."
"Emperor Jingtai, although he suffered some injuries, was far from what was expected."
"In addition, the concubines in the harem may have already been exposed."
Upon hearing this, Zuo Guzi said coldly, "Never underestimate Yuan Tiangang's abilities and strength."
"This outcome is within acceptable limits."
"As for those ladies..."
"His Majesty doesn't care at all!"
If things go too smoothly, it might actually make Zuo Guzi suspicious.
On the contrary, even the slightest mistake or injury makes them feel more at ease.
"How long will it take to complete the formation that will break the seal?"
Upon hearing this, the subordinate immediately reported, "It is estimated that it will take another incense stick's time."