The princess has no moral principles, why did you provoke her?

Chapter 122 Jiangzhou changes

Leng Jiuyuan and others entered the city and continued to move forward. The streets of Jiangzhou City were bustling with traffic and people coming and going.

Leng Jiuyuan said: "Let's go directly to the government office and finish dealing with the Jiangzhou affairs first, and then go elsewhere."

After saying that, he went straight to the government office.

At the gate of the government office, four yamen runners were guarding the door with big swords in their hands.

An Yi showed his token and said, "The War King has arrived. Have your governor come out to greet him."

A yamen runner looked at the token and was shocked: How did this big Buddha come here? He quickly ran to the courtyard not far away.

Ye Qingyan took a few steps to the side and then disappeared.

At this time, Jiangzhou Governor Zhao Tuo was sitting in a chair looking at the account book, with Steward Lin standing beside him.

"Sir, tomorrow is your fiftieth birthday. The account book contains a list of the gifts sent by various prefectures in recent days. The gifts have been put into storage."

Zhao Tuo flipped through the pages one by one. When he finished a book, annoyance was evident in his eyes. "Why hasn't the gift from Yingzhou Magistrate Liu Shun arrived yet?"

When Liu Shun was mentioned, the housekeeper looked disdainful and said contemptuously: "Sir, don't count on his gift.

A poor scholar from a poor family just gave me a piece of calligraphy and painting as a way to get by. Don’t you tear up the calligraphy and paintings he gave you every year?

Zhao Tuo's eyes were deep, somewhat puzzled: "You said that I am the governor, how could he be so stubborn and not know how to curry favor with me?"

The housekeeper showed a mocking expression: "He thinks he is a clean official in the officialdom, upright and incorruptible, and wants to be remembered for eternity.

A small county magistrate, who is neither greedy nor possessive, has to support his family.

I don't think my salary is enough to honor you, sir. Just pretend he doesn't exist."

“He has been like that over the years, and I am used to it.

Tomorrow, Master's fiftieth birthday must be celebrated with great fanfare. We should have an opera troupe perform for three days and invite all the famous chefs from the major restaurants."

The housekeeper said in a flattering tone, "Don't worry, sir. I will make sure everything goes well for you."

After they finished talking, they walked out of the house.

At this moment, the yamen runner saw Zhao Tuo coming out and immediately clasped his fists and said, "Sir, the War King is waiting for you at the yamen gate!"

Lord Zhao's face turned stern: "Who are you talking about?"

"War King Leng Jiuyuan!"

"Why did that big Buddha come to Jiangzhou? Did he say what he was doing?"

"No, they just told you to go and greet them."

"You go back first, I will be there soon."

Zhao Tuo returned to his room, changed into his official uniform, and walked quickly to the gate of the yamen.

The War King was wearing a black python robe and a three-pronged silver crown on his head. He stood there majestically and full of murderous aura.

There were also several assistant ministers standing beside them, all dressed in official uniforms.

His heart suddenly started pounding violently, and he was puzzled: Why did these officials from the capital suddenly come to Jiangzhou? Did something big happen?

He came in front of Leng Jiuyuan and clasped his fists respectfully: "Jiangzhou Governor Zhao Tuo greets His Majesty!"

Leng Jiuyuan's face was as cold as ice: "Let's talk inside the government office."

Everyone entered the government office, and Leng Jiuyuan sat in the lobby: "Come here, call everyone in the government office to the lobby."

None of the yamen runners moved and simply ignored his orders.

Zhao Tuo glanced at them and said, "Hurry up and go!"

Seeing that the governor had given the order, the two yamen runners clasped their fists and said, "Yes!" and quickly ran out.

Leng Jiuyuan sat there waiting. Zhao Tuo was confused. He didn't know what the King of War wanted to do.

I am the Third Prince's man, I don't think he would dare to do anything to me.

A moment later, everyone arrived.

Leng Jiuyuan ordered: "Come here, capture Zhao Tuo!"

The officials were all confused. Lord Zhao was the governor, and only the emperor could touch him.

A prince wouldn't have such great power, so the officers stood there without moving.

Zhao Tuo's brows furrowed, his face becoming ferocious. "Your Highness, what do you mean by this? You came to Jiangzhou just to arrest me? What crime have I committed?"

Here, I am the local emperor. I want you to die, even if you are a prince.

I advise you to be honest. Come, take down the fake prince up there!"

A tall man and a fat man were standing behind. Just as the fat man was about to move forward, the tall man stopped him: "Brother, don't move. We can't afford to offend these two gangs. Just stay still."

The little fat man hurriedly stopped and said, "Brother, I'll listen to you."

The two stood there without moving.

Some officers rushed towards Leng Jiuyuan with big swords in their hands.

An Yi and An Er drew their swords and placed them in front of the table. "Let's see who dares! Zhao Tuo, you are so brave! You dare to touch the prince!"

Zhao Tuo laughed wildly: "What is there for me to be afraid of? The emperor is far away, even if the emperor comes, I, Zhao Tuo, will kill him without hesitation.

You are a prince, but you come here to meddle in other people's affairs instead of staying in the capital.

None of you will leave Jiangzhou alive today!"

Leng Jiuyuan's eyes slanted, gleaming coldly, and he sneered, "No wonder the emperor sent me here. It turns out he knew you were not easy to deal with."

Zhao Tuo was extremely arrogant: "That's good to know. Jiangzhou is not something you can touch. Come on, take action!"

The yamen runners brandished their swords and attacked the War King.

Leng Jiuyuan's narrow eyes flashed with obvious annoyance, and he shouted: "You're looking for death!"

He raised his palm and a gust of wind swept through. The yamen runners fell to the ground, covering their chests and spitting out blood.

"Stand up and kill him!" Zhao Tuo ordered.

The fallen yamen runners stood up again and swung their swords at the War King again.

The War King drew the soft sword from his waist, exerted force on the hilt, and swung it forward. A flash of silver light passed by, and the sword flew through the crowd like a silver dragon.

The yamen runner who rushed forward was split into two, blood splattered on the spot, and he fell to the ground and died.

Zhao Tuo was stunned. Leng Jiuyuan angrily scolded him, "How dare you attack me? I've walked through the battlefield, stepping on tens of thousands of corpses. How could I be afraid of you? What else can you do? Just use it."

Zhao Tuo looked at the corpses scattered all over the ground and lowered his head: "War King is not a human, he is a devil."

Leng Jiuyuan took out the imperial edict: "Jiangzhou Zhao Tuo accepts the order!"

When Zhao Tuo saw King Zhan take out the imperial edict, he immediately knelt down.

"By the Will of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: Jiangzhou Governor Zhao Tuo is colluding with the Third Prince, plotting rebellion and attempting to overthrow the court.

Zhao Tuo was dismissed from his post and investigated, his property was confiscated, and his family was exiled to a cold and miserable place."

Zhao Tuo immediately sat on the ground, "The Third Prince has fallen, the Third Prince has actually fallen."

"He has been demoted to a commoner and is forbidden from leaving the Third Prince's residence for the rest of his life. Otherwise, he will be killed without mercy."

He took out the imperial sword again and said, "Zhao Tuo actually dared to send people to attack the prince. Come, take off Zhao Tuo's official uniform and boots, and execute him outside the government office.

An Er, take people to raid the Zhao residence."

The tall man said to the fat boy again, "It's our turn now. Let's go."

The little fat man continued, "Brother, you are really far-sighted. I saved my life. I will listen to you from now on."

The two men stepped forward and put the knife to Zhao Tuo's neck.

"Sir, I'm sorry, but we have no choice but to do this."

Zhao Tuo was like a walking corpse, with his eyes empty and lifeless, and was escorted out by two yamen runners.

Leng Jiuyuan winked at An Yi.

When they arrived at the yamen, An Yi snatched the fat man's knife and stabbed Zhao Tuo in the heart.

Zhao Tuo, the local emperor who had dominated Jiangzhou for decades, died!

Prince Zhan stepped down from his chair and announced: "The new governor of Jiangzhou, Assistant Minister of Revenue Zhan Yi, has taken office."

The other surviving yamen runners clasped their fists and said, "Greetings, sir!"

"Master Zhan, Jiangzhou is now in your hands. We will leave first."

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will definitely govern Jiangzhou well."

Leng Jiuyuan led his men out.