Chapter 794: Blood Flows in Anyi, and the Chaos in Hedong Ends (5K6)
"You ungrateful bitch!"
The county magistrate's mansion was like Asura hell.
Especially around Su Yao, the scene was like a large horror movie set, and the smell of blood was so strong that it could make people faint.
The pale moonlight, like a layer of cold frost, fell on this battlefield that was like hell on earth.
Broken limbs and organs were scattered all over the ground, and blood was flowing everywhere. Even veterans who had fought in many battles would be terrified at the sight of this scene, not to mention those pampered adults and soldiers from aristocratic families who only knew how to bully the locals.
"No chance!"
"Surrender, we surrender!"
"General, spare my life!"
After seeing Su Yao holding a big knife and killing three martial arts masters with one blow, everyone knew that he was powerful and unstoppable.
For a moment, there was a continuous sound of weapons falling to the ground, and the soldiers from the aristocratic families in the county magistrate's mansion knelt on the ground and begged for mercy, no longer having the slightest intention of rebelling.
Wang Ling and others would certainly not miss such a good opportunity. The Jinyiwei and the officers and soldiers in the mansion immediately rushed forward, suppressed the surrendered soldiers and confiscated their weapons.
The soldiers from the aristocratic families were no longer a threat, so Su Yao naturally turned his attention to the final target.
Pei Mao, the once majestic and powerful head of a wealthy family who could call the shots in Hedong, was now like a frightened mouse, hiding behind Liu Meiniang without any dignity, like a drowning man clinging to the last straw.
As a result, he never expected that Liu Meiniang, who had always been obedient and fawning on him and was deeply in love with him, would betray him at this critical moment.
Look at what this woman is saying?
What does it mean to be forced by the Pei family?
What does it mean to save her from suffering?
This is simply the most ridiculous thing in the world!
Pei Mao knew very well that although this woman looked pitiful and weak, she was actually as vicious as a snake!
Before being recruited by Pei Mao, this woman was a well-known "Poison Lady" in the martial arts world.
She was born with natural beauty, but she used this attractive appearance as her most deadly weapon. Coupled with her superb poison skills, she became the most dangerous person in the world.
As far as Pei Mao knew, there were dozens of wealthy businessmen who had fallen victim to his murderous hands in the Central Plains alone.
This woman was cunning and she created chance encounters and used her beauty to make people bewitched and then bring them back to her house to be her concubine.
Then, she used poison to control and murder her master's family, and extorted their money for her own extravagance.
She will not stop until the family is no longer of value, and then she will leave, leaving behind the blood debt of the entire family.
Therefore, although Pei Mao was impressed by her ruthlessness and unscrupulousness, he took her under his wing and used this woman to control others.
However, deep down Pei Mao was always wary of her, and never let his guard down even when they were having sex.
Pei Mao knew that this woman was like a poisonous snake and might bite back at any time.
However, knowing is knowing.
When this scene actually happened, Pei Maoyi still felt a surge of blood rushing to his head when he saw Liu Meiniang betraying him and kneeling on the ground using all her magic to please his enemy Su Yao.
"Liu Mei Niang! You lowly whore!"
His hands were shaking uncontrollably, and every finger was curled up in anger, as if he wanted to crush the air.
It was as if his favorite toy had been taken away from him. The humiliation and hatred of being betrayed surged in his chest like boiling magma.
After a curse, Pei Mao raised his knife and slashed at Liu Meiniang in front of him.
He didn't have the courage and strength to kill Su Yao, but Pei Mao was doing his best to kill the woman who betrayed him.
However, how could Pei Mao, a middle-aged man who enjoyed wealth and glory, be a match for the Poison Lady?
In addition to her own private charms, it makes sense for a woman traveling the world not to know self-defense techniques.
Seeing Pei Mao raising a knife towards her, a trace of pity flashed in Liu Meiniang's eyes.
Then, almost in the blink of an eye, Liu Meiniang, who had just been kneeling on the ground begging for mercy from Su Yao, jumped up, snatched the weapon from Pei Mao's hand in a few moves, then tripped him to the ground, causing him to fall dizzy.
At this moment, three or five big men of the Han army suddenly rushed out from behind Su Yao, who was watching coldly. They rushed forward and suppressed Pei Mao, leaving him no chance.
Pei Mao, knowing that the situation was hopeless and that he was about to die, kept wailing and cursing, but Liu Meiniang no longer looked at him and knelt down to plead guilty.
Under the moonlight, Liu Meiniang was seen twisting her slender waist and slowly approaching Su Yao. She lowered her head, and her hair fell softly on both sides of her cheeks, perfectly outlining her palm-sized face and making her eyes more affectionate. Her charm was out of place in this solemn and cruel battlefield.
She opened her red lips and begged for mercy in a tearful voice, saying that she had an unfortunate childhood, had gone astray, and had been used by this man. She asked Su Yao to give her a chance and she was willing to work like a slave to repay him.
Liu Meiniang's voice was like a nightingale singing under the moon, with a hint of sadness:
"General, please be magnanimous and forgive me this time."
"I have been lonely and helpless since I was young, and I was deceived by Pei Mao's sweet words and did such a wrong thing."
"As long as you can spare my life, I will leave everything to you, General."
As she spoke, Liu Meiniang took slight steps, and as she moved and her breathing rose and fell, her belt loosened quietly and her clothes came off, revealing her snow-white skin.
Such a beautiful woman under the moon, such a charming scene, stunned everyone around.
Many soldiers slowed down their work and turned their gazes towards her, their eyes full of greed.
Even on this battlefield that was still not quiet, there were some heavy breathing, and everyone had completely forgotten that this was a dangerous battlefield and everything was not completely over yet.
"hiss--"
Wang Ling exclaimed:
"What a powerful charm! No wonder so many men fall for her!"
Wang Ling, who was standing aside and busy arresting the surrendered soldiers, frowned and groaned in his heart.
As a member of the Imperial Guard, after taking over the files from the Inspector of the Imperial Guard, he naturally knew about Liu Meiniang's past military achievements.
However, how could such a small matter have the chance to be on the general's desk?
Now seeing Liu Meiniang behaving like this, Wang Ling was afraid that Su Yao would fall into the trap of this evil woman.
That’s right, Wang Ling was really scared.
He was well aware of Su Yao's strength, but at the same time, the general was naturally a hero, and no beauty that he set his eyes on would escape his clutches.
His past sexual audacity was evident from the fact that he courted Princess Wannian in front of the Emperor and all the officials.
Now, although Liu Meiniang cannot be considered a beauty, she is naturally charming. Her eyes, smile, every move and gesture are so alluring that even Wang Ling, who knows her true nature, finds it difficult to resist.
Although the general has many beauties, there is no woman like her. How could Wang Ling not be worried and afraid?
If the general really insists on falling in love with her, and he indulges in women in the future, delaying state affairs would be a small matter. But if this woman causes turmoil in the harem and unrest in the court, it would be a big disaster.
It has to be said that Wang Ling’s worries were justified, but he was still thinking too far ahead.
While Wang Ling was struggling, Liu Meiniang walked closer to Su Yao step by step.
She noticed everyone's reactions and felt secretly proud of herself.
These men are all the same kind, no one can resist her beauty.
To be honest, Liu Meiniang did have some genuine feelings for Pei Mao.
Although the man was old enough to be his father, he was not good-looking.
However, the Pei family is a well-known family in Hedong, far from being comparable to the businessmen and wealthy people she had manipulated in the past.
Therefore, Liu Meiniang was really moved and tried her best to become a wife of Pei family so that she could enjoy the drama of a man winning the throne and a woman conquering a man.
And she had almost succeeded before.
Although the old man of the Pei family was rude to her, Liu Meiniang actually knew that this man could not live without her.
But who would have thought that the situation would suddenly take a turn for the worse.
The master of the Pei family, who she thought was the best, was forced into a desperate situation in an instant. Even the four masters of the family were no match for the young general.
This night almost instantly overturned Liu Meiniang's worldview.
She looked at Su Yao again and felt her whole body numb and her heart was pounding.
Oh my God.
What kind of man is this who combines beauty, strength and power?
If she conquers this man, the whole world will fall at her feet!
The more Liu Meiniang thought about it, the more excited she became. Her heart was beating like thunder and almost jumped out of her throat.
She tried hard to suppress her desires, looking pitiful, knowing that she was only one step away from success.
No man can resist the temptation of a beauty, and she will pretend to be a trophy and climb into the bed of this handsome general.
By then, how could those ladies of noble families who were knowledgeable and well-mannered in writing but had no interest in reading be able to please their lover as well as I could?
As Liu Meiniang thought so, her steps became softer and her eyes became more charming.
As the two got closer, Liu Meiniang felt the temperature rising and a gust of hot wind blew towards her face.
Liu Meiniang closed her eyes, she knew she had won.
This man was just like everyone else, he could no longer control himself and started to hug herself tightly.
However, the next moment she felt something was wrong. The hot wind blowing in her face was filled with a strong smell of blood, which was even more pungent than the smell on the battlefield.
Before she could react, she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her neck, as if she was cut by a hot sharp blade.
Liu Meiniang opened her eyes suddenly, but saw the world spinning in front of her. She saw that her proud body still maintained its seductive posture as she lunged forward, while the big knife in Su Yao's hand emitted a cold light, with a strand of her hair and bright red blood hanging on the blade.
With a thud, Liu Meiniang's head fell to the ground, and her watery eyes no longer showed any trace of pride or charm, but were replaced by deep fear.
She moved her lips, but no sound came out.
"what?!"
"Mei Niang!!!"
Pei Mao, who was tied up, cried and bled, and the other soldiers all looked dumbfounded.
The heavy breathing stopped abruptly, and was replaced by a hissing inhalation sound.
They could never have imagined that the beautiful woman who was as pretty as a flower just now could be destroyed by the general in such a ruthless way, and they couldn't help but feel a chill in their hearts.
Wang Ling breathed a sigh of relief, secretly rejoicing in his heart, but his face remained expressionless, and he quickly stepped forward:
"The general is wise!"
"This woman committed many evil things. She was executed today. This is the justice of heaven."
Su Yao nodded first, then glanced at Wang Ling:
"Boy, you didn't think I would be lenient towards this witch just now, did you?"
"Are you kidding me? Am I not that picky about food in your eyes?"
Wang Ling smiled awkwardly and said he dared not. Su Yao kicked him and said:
"Hurry up, don't let people just stand there, we still have a lot to do."
Su Yao glanced at the chaotic scene and said in a cold voice:
"Pei Mao and his gang are guilty of treason and rebellion. Today, anyone who participated in the rebellion will be severely punished!"
Following Su Yao's order, the Han soldiers in the county magistrate's mansion took action and began to clean up the battlefield. The surrendered soldiers from the aristocratic families were escorted one by one, while those who resisted stubbornly were beheaded on the spot.
The entire county governor's mansion was filled with the smell of blood and the sound of wailing was endless.
Pei Mao, the culprit who started the rebellion, was pinned to the ground by several big men and dragged in front of Su Yao.
He pressed himself against the cold ground, his eyes filled with despair and unwillingness.
Knowing that death was imminent, Pei Mao did not beg for mercy, but struggled and uttered harsh words.
"Su Yao—you will die a miserable death!"
Pei Mao struggled and let out a final roar:
"My Pei family has been loyal for generations, but you killed us. Do you think you can rest easy after killing us? You are dreaming!"
"Everything you did, one by one, was not against the people of the world?!"
"You will be punished sooner or later!"
Pei Mao's threat made Su Yao sneer:
"Killing you means I'm the enemy of the world? That's too high of a self-esteem."
Su Yao came in front of Pei Mao and said condescendingly:
"In my opinion, the people you call the world are just those ambitious people with ulterior motives and those aristocratic families who cannot see the situation clearly."
"The general trend of the world is mighty and powerful. Those who follow it will prosper, and those who go against it will perish!"
"You who go against the tide and dare to be my enemy, I, Su Yao, will wipe you out completely!"
Pei Mao's face changed drastically after hearing Su Yao's powerful words. He was about to struggle to refute something, but the moment Su Yao's voice fell, a sharp sword energy followed.
With a wave of his hand and a fall of his sword, Pei Mao's head fell to the ground, ending his life of turning things upside down in Hedong.
At the same time, Guan Yu and others also rode over almost at the same time to report the good news of victory at the South Gate.
"Yun Chang did a great job!"
Su Yao praised and then ordered:
"Send out the entire army to wipe out the remaining enemies in the city, seal off the residences of the Pei and Fan families who participated in the rebellion, confiscate all their property, and imprison all family members for treason."
"Anyone who resists will be killed without mercy!"
Immediately, under Su Yao's order, all the cavalry guards brought by Guan Yu and the officers and soldiers in the county magistrate's office were mobilized, and Anyi City became a river of blood.
They first ran through the streets of the city with torches, hacking and killing the soldiers of the aristocratic families who were defeated at the four gates.
Guan Yu took the lead, wielding the Green Dragon Crescent Blade with great force and flashing sword light. Wherever he went, the soldiers of the aristocratic families fell dead one after another.
They thought that the situation they were facing was the worst and wanted to escape to the city and seek shelter from friendly forces.
Unexpectedly, the city faced a more powerful opponent.
Those who were smarter and knew that things were going to get bad hurriedly knelt down and surrendered in order to save their lives.
Some others, who are not so smart, or who are hoping for a lucky hap, are still putting up a futile resistance.
Relying on their familiarity with the alleys in the city, they attempted to use the complex terrain to block and escape the pursuit of the Han army.
However, Anyi is now under lockdown, so how can we let them escape when the doors are shut tight?
Guan Yu and Hou Cheng, leading their respective troops, like two sharp blades, shuttled back and forth across the roads, leaving them no chance to escape.
When they were desperate, some of the defeated soldiers waved their swords and kicked open the doors of the civilians, trying to use the civilians as hostages to threaten the Han army.
However, their wishful thinking was obviously wrong. Not only did it not give them a glimmer of hope, but it completely angered Guan Yu.
"How dare you be so presumptuous!"
Amidst the roar, Guan Yu's Green Dragon Crescent Blade flashed a sharp blade and killed the thief with one blow.
At the same time, the Wei family members who had received Su Yao's orders one day in advance also took action in the chaos. Wearing red armbands and wielding weapons, they joined the battle after the chaos broke out, searching for the remnants of the rebels in the city and protecting the safety of the people.
Under their leadership and call, a small number of children from wealthy and poor families in the city who did not participate in the rebellion also came out of their homes, armed with weapons, to assist the officers and soldiers in fighting against the remaining anti-bandit coalition forces.
It is true that although they had received no combat training, they were far less capable of fighting than the officers and soldiers.
But the enemy soldiers had already lost their nerve, and were staggering like a stray dog under the passionate attack.
One by one, the bandits were caught and besieged. Their blood dyed the streets red and their wails echoed through the night sky.
As time passed, the dawn light slowly spread over the city walls, and the chaos in Anyi Ancient City gradually came to an end.
The rebels in the city were basically eliminated under the siege of Guan Yu, Hou Cheng, Wei Kai and other forces loyal to the court. At the same time, Wang Ling, Cheng Zhong and others were able to free up their hands and lead the Jinyiwei and county officials to conduct a thorough search of the mansions of the rebellious families.
In those aristocratic mansions, the ladies who used to stay secluded in their homes and claim to be noble were now in chaos when faced with the sudden intrusion of officers and soldiers who were as ferocious as wolves and tigers.
"Who are you?!"
"This is Pei's residence!"
"Don't be so presumptuous!"
The mistress of the Pei family shouted angrily in a shrill voice, trying to suppress him with her status.
However, the leading officer didn't bother to pay any attention to her and ordered his men to arrest the criminals and tie up their families who were confused about the situation.
As the officers moved like autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves, the shouting and cursing of the Pei family mistress was gradually drowned out by the noise.
She was held by two officers, one on each side, with her feet off the ground. She struggled like a captured fat goose, but was unable to break free.
"How dare you treat me like this, you bully dogs! When my Pei family turns the tables, I will tear you into pieces!"
The mistress of the Pei family yelled at the top of her lungs.
However, all she got in response were the officers' cold stares and merciless dragging.
The other female members of the Pei family were trembling with fear and huddled together.
Some young ladies had already burst into tears, covering their mouths with handkerchiefs, their shoulders shaking constantly, while the elderly women slumped on the ground with empty eyes, no longer reacting to any of the changes.
Having lost the protection of their masters and all their ability to resist, the mansions of the Pei and Fan families and other noble families were sealed off one by one, and all their property, documents, weapons, etc. were confiscated.
The Jinyiwei acted quickly. They did not miss any suspicious corner and also encouraged servants to report.
Soon, all the secret rooms and hidden compartments were found, and the wealth accumulated by the families for more than a hundred years was destroyed overnight. All the women of the family were also captured.
Those aristocratic families who once called the shots in Hedong have now become prisoners, and their former wealth and glory have vanished in the blink of an eye.
Fan Pang's son Fan Shao originally held out a glimmer of hope and tried to establish a relationship with Wang Ling and bribe the Embroidered Uniform Guards to escape punishment.
However, as the saying goes, too much cleverness can be a mistake.
How could he know that Su Yao had previously forwarded to Wang Ling a letter indicating that his grandfather, who stayed in Qi County, had an affair with Bai Bo.
Although the general did not say anything to blame, Wang Ling was still worried. At this moment, he was eager to avoid suspicion and make meritorious deeds. Facing Fan Shao, who came to him to establish a relationship with him, he not only did not take care of him, but punished him severely. He was tortured before he was even put in death row.
Just like that, the rebellion came and went quickly.
In just one night, Su Yao uprooted the Pei family, the Fan family and other powerful families, and also wiped out the small and medium-sized families that depended on them.
The other small families in the city who were waiting and watching also changed sides and chose to surrender under Su Yao's iron-fisted approach.
The chaos in Hedong came to an end here. In the Sanhe area and even in the whole Sili area, under Su Yao's great martial arts and thundering means, no one dared to raise any opposition.
(End of this chapter)
"You ungrateful bitch!"
The county magistrate's mansion was like Asura hell.
Especially around Su Yao, the scene was like a large horror movie set, and the smell of blood was so strong that it could make people faint.
The pale moonlight, like a layer of cold frost, fell on this battlefield that was like hell on earth.
Broken limbs and organs were scattered all over the ground, and blood was flowing everywhere. Even veterans who had fought in many battles would be terrified at the sight of this scene, not to mention those pampered adults and soldiers from aristocratic families who only knew how to bully the locals.
"No chance!"
"Surrender, we surrender!"
"General, spare my life!"
After seeing Su Yao holding a big knife and killing three martial arts masters with one blow, everyone knew that he was powerful and unstoppable.
For a moment, there was a continuous sound of weapons falling to the ground, and the soldiers from the aristocratic families in the county magistrate's mansion knelt on the ground and begged for mercy, no longer having the slightest intention of rebelling.
Wang Ling and others would certainly not miss such a good opportunity. The Jinyiwei and the officers and soldiers in the mansion immediately rushed forward, suppressed the surrendered soldiers and confiscated their weapons.
The soldiers from the aristocratic families were no longer a threat, so Su Yao naturally turned his attention to the final target.
Pei Mao, the once majestic and powerful head of a wealthy family who could call the shots in Hedong, was now like a frightened mouse, hiding behind Liu Meiniang without any dignity, like a drowning man clinging to the last straw.
As a result, he never expected that Liu Meiniang, who had always been obedient and fawning on him and was deeply in love with him, would betray him at this critical moment.
Look at what this woman is saying?
What does it mean to be forced by the Pei family?
What does it mean to save her from suffering?
This is simply the most ridiculous thing in the world!
Pei Mao knew very well that although this woman looked pitiful and weak, she was actually as vicious as a snake!
Before being recruited by Pei Mao, this woman was a well-known "Poison Lady" in the martial arts world.
She was born with natural beauty, but she used this attractive appearance as her most deadly weapon. Coupled with her superb poison skills, she became the most dangerous person in the world.
As far as Pei Mao knew, there were dozens of wealthy businessmen who had fallen victim to his murderous hands in the Central Plains alone.
This woman was cunning and she created chance encounters and used her beauty to make people bewitched and then bring them back to her house to be her concubine.
Then, she used poison to control and murder her master's family, and extorted their money for her own extravagance.
She will not stop until the family is no longer of value, and then she will leave, leaving behind the blood debt of the entire family.
Therefore, although Pei Mao was impressed by her ruthlessness and unscrupulousness, he took her under his wing and used this woman to control others.
However, deep down Pei Mao was always wary of her, and never let his guard down even when they were having sex.
Pei Mao knew that this woman was like a poisonous snake and might bite back at any time.
However, knowing is knowing.
When this scene actually happened, Pei Maoyi still felt a surge of blood rushing to his head when he saw Liu Meiniang betraying him and kneeling on the ground using all her magic to please his enemy Su Yao.
"Liu Mei Niang! You lowly whore!"
His hands were shaking uncontrollably, and every finger was curled up in anger, as if he wanted to crush the air.
It was as if his favorite toy had been taken away from him. The humiliation and hatred of being betrayed surged in his chest like boiling magma.
After a curse, Pei Mao raised his knife and slashed at Liu Meiniang in front of him.
He didn't have the courage and strength to kill Su Yao, but Pei Mao was doing his best to kill the woman who betrayed him.
However, how could Pei Mao, a middle-aged man who enjoyed wealth and glory, be a match for the Poison Lady?
In addition to her own private charms, it makes sense for a woman traveling the world not to know self-defense techniques.
Seeing Pei Mao raising a knife towards her, a trace of pity flashed in Liu Meiniang's eyes.
Then, almost in the blink of an eye, Liu Meiniang, who had just been kneeling on the ground begging for mercy from Su Yao, jumped up, snatched the weapon from Pei Mao's hand in a few moves, then tripped him to the ground, causing him to fall dizzy.
At this moment, three or five big men of the Han army suddenly rushed out from behind Su Yao, who was watching coldly. They rushed forward and suppressed Pei Mao, leaving him no chance.
Pei Mao, knowing that the situation was hopeless and that he was about to die, kept wailing and cursing, but Liu Meiniang no longer looked at him and knelt down to plead guilty.
Under the moonlight, Liu Meiniang was seen twisting her slender waist and slowly approaching Su Yao. She lowered her head, and her hair fell softly on both sides of her cheeks, perfectly outlining her palm-sized face and making her eyes more affectionate. Her charm was out of place in this solemn and cruel battlefield.
She opened her red lips and begged for mercy in a tearful voice, saying that she had an unfortunate childhood, had gone astray, and had been used by this man. She asked Su Yao to give her a chance and she was willing to work like a slave to repay him.
Liu Meiniang's voice was like a nightingale singing under the moon, with a hint of sadness:
"General, please be magnanimous and forgive me this time."
"I have been lonely and helpless since I was young, and I was deceived by Pei Mao's sweet words and did such a wrong thing."
"As long as you can spare my life, I will leave everything to you, General."
As she spoke, Liu Meiniang took slight steps, and as she moved and her breathing rose and fell, her belt loosened quietly and her clothes came off, revealing her snow-white skin.
Such a beautiful woman under the moon, such a charming scene, stunned everyone around.
Many soldiers slowed down their work and turned their gazes towards her, their eyes full of greed.
Even on this battlefield that was still not quiet, there were some heavy breathing, and everyone had completely forgotten that this was a dangerous battlefield and everything was not completely over yet.
"hiss--"
Wang Ling exclaimed:
"What a powerful charm! No wonder so many men fall for her!"
Wang Ling, who was standing aside and busy arresting the surrendered soldiers, frowned and groaned in his heart.
As a member of the Imperial Guard, after taking over the files from the Inspector of the Imperial Guard, he naturally knew about Liu Meiniang's past military achievements.
However, how could such a small matter have the chance to be on the general's desk?
Now seeing Liu Meiniang behaving like this, Wang Ling was afraid that Su Yao would fall into the trap of this evil woman.
That’s right, Wang Ling was really scared.
He was well aware of Su Yao's strength, but at the same time, the general was naturally a hero, and no beauty that he set his eyes on would escape his clutches.
His past sexual audacity was evident from the fact that he courted Princess Wannian in front of the Emperor and all the officials.
Now, although Liu Meiniang cannot be considered a beauty, she is naturally charming. Her eyes, smile, every move and gesture are so alluring that even Wang Ling, who knows her true nature, finds it difficult to resist.
Although the general has many beauties, there is no woman like her. How could Wang Ling not be worried and afraid?
If the general really insists on falling in love with her, and he indulges in women in the future, delaying state affairs would be a small matter. But if this woman causes turmoil in the harem and unrest in the court, it would be a big disaster.
It has to be said that Wang Ling’s worries were justified, but he was still thinking too far ahead.
While Wang Ling was struggling, Liu Meiniang walked closer to Su Yao step by step.
She noticed everyone's reactions and felt secretly proud of herself.
These men are all the same kind, no one can resist her beauty.
To be honest, Liu Meiniang did have some genuine feelings for Pei Mao.
Although the man was old enough to be his father, he was not good-looking.
However, the Pei family is a well-known family in Hedong, far from being comparable to the businessmen and wealthy people she had manipulated in the past.
Therefore, Liu Meiniang was really moved and tried her best to become a wife of Pei family so that she could enjoy the drama of a man winning the throne and a woman conquering a man.
And she had almost succeeded before.
Although the old man of the Pei family was rude to her, Liu Meiniang actually knew that this man could not live without her.
But who would have thought that the situation would suddenly take a turn for the worse.
The master of the Pei family, who she thought was the best, was forced into a desperate situation in an instant. Even the four masters of the family were no match for the young general.
This night almost instantly overturned Liu Meiniang's worldview.
She looked at Su Yao again and felt her whole body numb and her heart was pounding.
Oh my God.
What kind of man is this who combines beauty, strength and power?
If she conquers this man, the whole world will fall at her feet!
The more Liu Meiniang thought about it, the more excited she became. Her heart was beating like thunder and almost jumped out of her throat.
She tried hard to suppress her desires, looking pitiful, knowing that she was only one step away from success.
No man can resist the temptation of a beauty, and she will pretend to be a trophy and climb into the bed of this handsome general.
By then, how could those ladies of noble families who were knowledgeable and well-mannered in writing but had no interest in reading be able to please their lover as well as I could?
As Liu Meiniang thought so, her steps became softer and her eyes became more charming.
As the two got closer, Liu Meiniang felt the temperature rising and a gust of hot wind blew towards her face.
Liu Meiniang closed her eyes, she knew she had won.
This man was just like everyone else, he could no longer control himself and started to hug herself tightly.
However, the next moment she felt something was wrong. The hot wind blowing in her face was filled with a strong smell of blood, which was even more pungent than the smell on the battlefield.
Before she could react, she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her neck, as if she was cut by a hot sharp blade.
Liu Meiniang opened her eyes suddenly, but saw the world spinning in front of her. She saw that her proud body still maintained its seductive posture as she lunged forward, while the big knife in Su Yao's hand emitted a cold light, with a strand of her hair and bright red blood hanging on the blade.
With a thud, Liu Meiniang's head fell to the ground, and her watery eyes no longer showed any trace of pride or charm, but were replaced by deep fear.
She moved her lips, but no sound came out.
"what?!"
"Mei Niang!!!"
Pei Mao, who was tied up, cried and bled, and the other soldiers all looked dumbfounded.
The heavy breathing stopped abruptly, and was replaced by a hissing inhalation sound.
They could never have imagined that the beautiful woman who was as pretty as a flower just now could be destroyed by the general in such a ruthless way, and they couldn't help but feel a chill in their hearts.
Wang Ling breathed a sigh of relief, secretly rejoicing in his heart, but his face remained expressionless, and he quickly stepped forward:
"The general is wise!"
"This woman committed many evil things. She was executed today. This is the justice of heaven."
Su Yao nodded first, then glanced at Wang Ling:
"Boy, you didn't think I would be lenient towards this witch just now, did you?"
"Are you kidding me? Am I not that picky about food in your eyes?"
Wang Ling smiled awkwardly and said he dared not. Su Yao kicked him and said:
"Hurry up, don't let people just stand there, we still have a lot to do."
Su Yao glanced at the chaotic scene and said in a cold voice:
"Pei Mao and his gang are guilty of treason and rebellion. Today, anyone who participated in the rebellion will be severely punished!"
Following Su Yao's order, the Han soldiers in the county magistrate's mansion took action and began to clean up the battlefield. The surrendered soldiers from the aristocratic families were escorted one by one, while those who resisted stubbornly were beheaded on the spot.
The entire county governor's mansion was filled with the smell of blood and the sound of wailing was endless.
Pei Mao, the culprit who started the rebellion, was pinned to the ground by several big men and dragged in front of Su Yao.
He pressed himself against the cold ground, his eyes filled with despair and unwillingness.
Knowing that death was imminent, Pei Mao did not beg for mercy, but struggled and uttered harsh words.
"Su Yao—you will die a miserable death!"
Pei Mao struggled and let out a final roar:
"My Pei family has been loyal for generations, but you killed us. Do you think you can rest easy after killing us? You are dreaming!"
"Everything you did, one by one, was not against the people of the world?!"
"You will be punished sooner or later!"
Pei Mao's threat made Su Yao sneer:
"Killing you means I'm the enemy of the world? That's too high of a self-esteem."
Su Yao came in front of Pei Mao and said condescendingly:
"In my opinion, the people you call the world are just those ambitious people with ulterior motives and those aristocratic families who cannot see the situation clearly."
"The general trend of the world is mighty and powerful. Those who follow it will prosper, and those who go against it will perish!"
"You who go against the tide and dare to be my enemy, I, Su Yao, will wipe you out completely!"
Pei Mao's face changed drastically after hearing Su Yao's powerful words. He was about to struggle to refute something, but the moment Su Yao's voice fell, a sharp sword energy followed.
With a wave of his hand and a fall of his sword, Pei Mao's head fell to the ground, ending his life of turning things upside down in Hedong.
At the same time, Guan Yu and others also rode over almost at the same time to report the good news of victory at the South Gate.
"Yun Chang did a great job!"
Su Yao praised and then ordered:
"Send out the entire army to wipe out the remaining enemies in the city, seal off the residences of the Pei and Fan families who participated in the rebellion, confiscate all their property, and imprison all family members for treason."
"Anyone who resists will be killed without mercy!"
Immediately, under Su Yao's order, all the cavalry guards brought by Guan Yu and the officers and soldiers in the county magistrate's office were mobilized, and Anyi City became a river of blood.
They first ran through the streets of the city with torches, hacking and killing the soldiers of the aristocratic families who were defeated at the four gates.
Guan Yu took the lead, wielding the Green Dragon Crescent Blade with great force and flashing sword light. Wherever he went, the soldiers of the aristocratic families fell dead one after another.
They thought that the situation they were facing was the worst and wanted to escape to the city and seek shelter from friendly forces.
Unexpectedly, the city faced a more powerful opponent.
Those who were smarter and knew that things were going to get bad hurriedly knelt down and surrendered in order to save their lives.
Some others, who are not so smart, or who are hoping for a lucky hap, are still putting up a futile resistance.
Relying on their familiarity with the alleys in the city, they attempted to use the complex terrain to block and escape the pursuit of the Han army.
However, Anyi is now under lockdown, so how can we let them escape when the doors are shut tight?
Guan Yu and Hou Cheng, leading their respective troops, like two sharp blades, shuttled back and forth across the roads, leaving them no chance to escape.
When they were desperate, some of the defeated soldiers waved their swords and kicked open the doors of the civilians, trying to use the civilians as hostages to threaten the Han army.
However, their wishful thinking was obviously wrong. Not only did it not give them a glimmer of hope, but it completely angered Guan Yu.
"How dare you be so presumptuous!"
Amidst the roar, Guan Yu's Green Dragon Crescent Blade flashed a sharp blade and killed the thief with one blow.
At the same time, the Wei family members who had received Su Yao's orders one day in advance also took action in the chaos. Wearing red armbands and wielding weapons, they joined the battle after the chaos broke out, searching for the remnants of the rebels in the city and protecting the safety of the people.
Under their leadership and call, a small number of children from wealthy and poor families in the city who did not participate in the rebellion also came out of their homes, armed with weapons, to assist the officers and soldiers in fighting against the remaining anti-bandit coalition forces.
It is true that although they had received no combat training, they were far less capable of fighting than the officers and soldiers.
But the enemy soldiers had already lost their nerve, and were staggering like a stray dog under the passionate attack.
One by one, the bandits were caught and besieged. Their blood dyed the streets red and their wails echoed through the night sky.
As time passed, the dawn light slowly spread over the city walls, and the chaos in Anyi Ancient City gradually came to an end.
The rebels in the city were basically eliminated under the siege of Guan Yu, Hou Cheng, Wei Kai and other forces loyal to the court. At the same time, Wang Ling, Cheng Zhong and others were able to free up their hands and lead the Jinyiwei and county officials to conduct a thorough search of the mansions of the rebellious families.
In those aristocratic mansions, the ladies who used to stay secluded in their homes and claim to be noble were now in chaos when faced with the sudden intrusion of officers and soldiers who were as ferocious as wolves and tigers.
"Who are you?!"
"This is Pei's residence!"
"Don't be so presumptuous!"
The mistress of the Pei family shouted angrily in a shrill voice, trying to suppress him with her status.
However, the leading officer didn't bother to pay any attention to her and ordered his men to arrest the criminals and tie up their families who were confused about the situation.
As the officers moved like autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves, the shouting and cursing of the Pei family mistress was gradually drowned out by the noise.
She was held by two officers, one on each side, with her feet off the ground. She struggled like a captured fat goose, but was unable to break free.
"How dare you treat me like this, you bully dogs! When my Pei family turns the tables, I will tear you into pieces!"
The mistress of the Pei family yelled at the top of her lungs.
However, all she got in response were the officers' cold stares and merciless dragging.
The other female members of the Pei family were trembling with fear and huddled together.
Some young ladies had already burst into tears, covering their mouths with handkerchiefs, their shoulders shaking constantly, while the elderly women slumped on the ground with empty eyes, no longer reacting to any of the changes.
Having lost the protection of their masters and all their ability to resist, the mansions of the Pei and Fan families and other noble families were sealed off one by one, and all their property, documents, weapons, etc. were confiscated.
The Jinyiwei acted quickly. They did not miss any suspicious corner and also encouraged servants to report.
Soon, all the secret rooms and hidden compartments were found, and the wealth accumulated by the families for more than a hundred years was destroyed overnight. All the women of the family were also captured.
Those aristocratic families who once called the shots in Hedong have now become prisoners, and their former wealth and glory have vanished in the blink of an eye.
Fan Pang's son Fan Shao originally held out a glimmer of hope and tried to establish a relationship with Wang Ling and bribe the Embroidered Uniform Guards to escape punishment.
However, as the saying goes, too much cleverness can be a mistake.
How could he know that Su Yao had previously forwarded to Wang Ling a letter indicating that his grandfather, who stayed in Qi County, had an affair with Bai Bo.
Although the general did not say anything to blame, Wang Ling was still worried. At this moment, he was eager to avoid suspicion and make meritorious deeds. Facing Fan Shao, who came to him to establish a relationship with him, he not only did not take care of him, but punished him severely. He was tortured before he was even put in death row.
Just like that, the rebellion came and went quickly.
In just one night, Su Yao uprooted the Pei family, the Fan family and other powerful families, and also wiped out the small and medium-sized families that depended on them.
The other small families in the city who were waiting and watching also changed sides and chose to surrender under Su Yao's iron-fisted approach.
The chaos in Hedong came to an end here. In the Sanhe area and even in the whole Sili area, under Su Yao's great martial arts and thundering means, no one dared to raise any opposition.
(End of this chapter)
