GBP Chapter 128 Taking Over Yangzhou
Chapter 128 Taking Over Yangzhou
"Somebody come!"
Li Quan gave the order in a loud voice.
"I'm here." Zhang Hu walked out from the side and saluted respectfully.
"Call all the soldiers to the lobby to discuss matters immediately." Li Quan ordered, "Also, prepare a banquet. I want to entertain the distinguished guests."
"Here!"
Zhang Hu immediately took the order and rushed to the camp to summon the generals.
My heart was pounding.
He had a premonition.
Things are changing in Yangzhou.
……
Night falls.
The military camp was brightly lit, and the governor's residence was also bustling with activity.
Li Quan hosted a banquet for everyone with abundant wine and food.
Generals such as Li Yong were present.
They looked at Li Quan with confusion.
They don't understand the status.
According to their original plan, an emergency military meeting will be held tonight to discuss the specific details of the new policy.
But tonight, there was no military meeting, but a banquet to entertain all the guests.
at the banquet.
Everyone raised their glasses, drank, and talked enthusiastically.
"Brother." Li Yong raised his wine glass and said to a middle-aged man sitting on the left, "Which town in Yangzhou were you transferred from?"
The middle-aged man was startled when he heard this, then he saluted and said, "I am from a village in the northern suburbs of Yangzhou City. I make a living by hunting on weekdays, and occasionally do some small business to earn a little money to support my family."
He was born into a family of soldiers. He only knew how to farm and hunt and was not good at socializing. Therefore, he had no idea why Li Yong wanted to chat with him alone.
"Oh I got it."
Li Yong suddenly realized, and then asked, "What do you think of Yangzhou City?"
"Prosperous and the people are wealthy..." the middle-aged man replied.
His answer was a bit strange, because he really didn't know what Li Yong's intention was in asking this, so he could only answer honestly.
However, Li Yong obviously didn't care what he said. Instead, he laughed and pointed at Wang Chang who was sitting on his right and said, "Do you know this general?"
"This..." The middle-aged man hesitated for a moment and shook his head, "I don't know him."
He really didn't know Wang Chang, but Wang Chang knew him.
"Haha, his name is Wang Chang, and he lives in an ordinary family in the southeast corner of Yangzhou City." Li Yong introduced him lightly, but his words revealed deep malice.
After hearing this, the middle-aged man's heart trembled violently, and he vaguely guessed something.
He couldn't help but turn his head and look at Wang Chang.
really!
His guess was right!
This person was exactly one of the former members of the Yang family.
!!!
"Oh no, the news has been leaked!"
The middle-aged man's heart skipped a beat and his face turned pale in an instant. He immediately stood up and wanted to run away.
However, as soon as he took a step, he felt a chill on his neck and a sharp sword was already placed on his neck.
"Sit down and don't move."
A soldier said coldly, the sword in his hand pressed against the middle-aged man's neck, as if it would cut his skin at any time.
The middle-aged man had no choice but to sit down again, his body stiff and feeling very uncomfortable.
Li Yong looked at him coldly, a sneer appeared on his lips, and said:
"Why, the Yang family's followers, are you so impatient?"
The middle-aged man took a deep breath, forced himself to calm down, and said:
"General Li, I don't know what you are talking about. I am just an ordinary soldier, not a member of the Yang family."
"Humph, still playing dumb."
Li Yong snorted coldly, waved his hand, and said, "Bring the people up!"
Soon, two soldiers came in, escorting a man who was tied up tightly.
The middle-aged man took a closer look and was immediately shocked.
The person who was escorted in was his companion!
"Do you have anything else to say?" Li Yong asked coldly.
The middle-aged man was silent for a moment, then he sighed deeply and said:
"Yes, I am a member of the Yang family. However, we have been disbanded, and now I am just an ordinary palace soldier."
"Disbanded?"
Li Yong sneered and said, "Do you think I will believe your lies? The Yang family's troops are all loyal warriors. How can they be disbanded so easily?"
The middle-aged man showed a bitter look on his face. He knew that he was really in trouble this time.
Li Yong looked at him and continued:
"I know your purpose. Your Yang family has always wanted to restore the dynasty and regain control of Yangzhou City. However, you don't even look at the current situation. Now that His Highness is in control of the overall situation, the entire Yangzhou City is about to face a major purge."
The middle-aged man lowered his head and agreed with Li Yong's statement.
Li Yong continued, "However, if you are willing to cooperate and tell me your plan and your accomplices, I can let you go."
Hearing this, the middle-aged man suddenly raised his head, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.
"No, I will not betray my brothers."
He said firmly.
Li Yong frowned. He didn't expect that the Yang family's troops would be so tough.
However, he was not in a hurry and said calmly:
"Do you think I can't find out if you don't tell me? Don't forget, the Yang family is finished. Now in Yangzhou City, we have spies everywhere. As long as I want to find out, I will definitely find out."
The middle-aged man was silent for a moment, then said slowly:
"I know you can find it. But it doesn't mean the same to me if you find it yourself or if I tell you. There's no point in saying more. At this point, I'll do whatever you want, whether to kill me or to chop me up."
Li Yong looked at him, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.
He waved his hand, signaling the soldiers to take him away.
"Lock him up and keep him under strict guard."
He ordered, "Also, search his residence immediately to see if you can find any clues."
"Here!"
The soldiers took the order and left. Li Yong picked up the wine glass and took a sip of the wine.
He knew that the game had just begun.
……
The night is getting darker.
The lights in the military camp gradually went out, only the governor's residence was still brightly lit.
Li Quan sat in the study, holding a piece of intelligence in his hand and frowning.
The intelligence said: The remnants of the Yang family have begun to secretly contact their old subordinates in an attempt to restore the dynasty.
Li Quan put down the information and took a deep breath.
He knew that he had to take action as soon as possible, otherwise if the remnants of the Yang family succeeded, the consequences would be disastrous.
At this moment, there was a knock on the door.
"Come in."
Li Quan said in a deep voice.
The door was pushed open, and a soldier walked in, bowed and said, "Sir Jiedushi, General Li wants to see you."
"Let him in."
Li Quan said.
Soon, Li Yong came in, bowed and said, "Greetings, Your Excellency the Jiedushi."
"It's so late, what's wrong?"
Li Quan asked.
"In reply to your Excellency, I have just captured a remnant of the Yang family."
Li Yong said, "He refused to reveal his accomplices and plans, but I have a way to make him talk."
"Oh? What can you do?"
Li Quan asked with interest.
"I am going to torture him."
Li Yong said, "I just don't believe he won't admit it."
Li Quan frowned when he heard this.
Although he wanted to wipe out the remnants of the Yang family as soon as possible, he did not want to use cruel means such as torture.