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These dozens of people started forming alliances and fighting amongst themselves!
Moreover, alliances between families can change at any time!
The military general drew his sword, the merchant overturned the table, and the civil official picked up a stool.
A chaotic battle ensued, so intense that everyone's brains seemed to fly out.
Finally, the half-hour-long infighting came to an end.
Among the remaining three families, there were also casualties.
They knelt respectfully on the ground, looking up at Li Chang'an.
"The Wang family, the Zhai family, the Fu family! We are willing to swear allegiance to the Tang Emperor to the death!"
Li Chang'an stood up and slowly walked to the people in front of him.
One of the elders immediately said respectfully, "Your Highness, the Prince of Tang!"
"My Wang family is willing to be the prince's dog in Shazhou!"
After this statement was made, the other two companies followed suit.
"The Zhai family are the most obedient dogs!"
"Your Highness, our Fu family are your best dogs!"
Li Chang'an looked at these terrified heads of families and revealed a satisfied expression.
What he wanted was for these people to submit, and then he would offer them some benefits, after which they would have no chance of betraying him.
Li Chang'an doesn't need their loyalty; he only needs their interests and a deep connection with Shazhou.
"Don't fight over them, they're all good dogs."
Chapter 213 Stabilizing Shazhou, Northern Liang Eyes It Covetously
The Wang, Zhai, and Fu families will henceforth be Li Chang'an's loyal watchdogs.
An official from the Zhai family suddenly shouted, "Huang Boren and five other clans are colluding with the Northern Mang and plotting to assassinate the Tang Emperor!"
"These people are utterly audacious, their crimes are unforgivable, and they deserve to be exterminated along with their entire clan!"
Li Chang'an nodded in satisfaction; what the official said was exactly what he wanted to hear.
"Very good, you fought to the death to protect me, and that's how the situation stabilized."
"I will recommend your officials for promotion!"
"However... the other five ethnic groups are deeply rooted in Shazhou, and their influence has not yet been eradicated."
Upon hearing Li Chang'an's words, the officials from the three major families felt a chill in their eyes, while the heads of the families felt a coldness run down their spines.
Two people from different races just died, and they were the ones who did it!
Li Chang'an has a strong and well-equipped army and is not afraid of retaliation, but the three families are not.
The heads of the three families kowtowed in unison and offered their suggestions.
"Your Highness! Those five clans have committed heinous crimes. Our Wang, Zhai, and Fu families are sworn enemies with them!"
“We know all about the backgrounds of those five families, but I simply don’t have enough manpower.”
"We humbly request Your Highness's permission to request the assistance of the Embroidered Uniform Guard in eradicating the remaining evil forces and eliminating them completely!"
"We will fight to the death to protect the Tang King and restore peace and order to Shazhou!"
They're all smart people, knowing how to change their tune depending on the wind.
"In that case, Qingniao, you should send the Embroidered Uniform Guard to assist the three family heads, to act secretly and not let the news leak out."
The bluebird immediately accepted the order, and the three major families were all eager to try.
The number of companies has decreased from eight to three, which means their status will rise significantly.
The Imperial Guards, along with their men, set off under the cover of night.
Knowing that the situation was settled, Li Chang'an felt much more relaxed. He not only swiftly resolved the mess in Jinchang City, but also unexpectedly gained Xue Songguan.
"Qing'er, it's late. Come back to the palace with me to rest."
Having seen the world tonight, the amnesiac Xue Songguan is now somewhat frightened.
But when she felt Li Chang'an's hand around her waist, she immediately felt much more at ease.
The prince is a great man, and what he just did was a major event aimed at stabilizing the situation in Shazhou.
She was just a commoner; what did these disputes have to do with her?
Now that I've followed the prince, I should be able to live a worry-free life from now on.
"Your Highness, please be careful, let me help you."
That night, the land of Shazhou was turned upside down. Apart from Wang Zhaifu's five other families, all of them were wiped out by the Embroidered Uniform Guard.
Not only Jinchang County, but also the three counties of Shazhou under Huang Boren's rule were not peaceful.
The Embroidered Uniform Guard, with its keen insight, thoroughly investigated all the branches of the five families in the three prefectures.
The iron cavalry galloped across, thoroughly wiping out all three prefectures.
Li Chang'an knew that if he was going to take action, he should do it completely and eliminate all threats.
Humans are inherently afraid of authority, and this fear, when it spreads within a group, can transform into reverence.
The people of the three prefectures of Shazhou, including the refugees of Qingcang Prefecture, secretly admired Li Chang'an's methods and courage.
Li Chang'an brought Xue Songguan back to the Prince's Mansion and called Hongshu over to keep him company.
Sweet Potato looked at Xue Songguan, whose eyes were bright and clear, and was clearly shocked.
"Xue Songguan, who injured you like this?"
"You are a peak expert at the Nascent Soul stage; there aren't many people in the world who can harm you,"
Xue Songguan, blushing, was leaning against Li Chang'an's chest when he heard Hongshu's words and immediately sat up.
"Who are you? Do you know me?"
Do you know about my past? I don't think I can remember it clearly.
Even the sweet potato itself didn't know how to explain this question.
She had only met Xue Songguan a few times and knew nothing about his past.
They wouldn't even be able to meet if they weren't jointly carrying out a deadly mission.
"I... have only met you a few times, and I know that your surname is Xue. I don't know anything about your past."
Xue Songguan was somewhat disappointed and continued to lean against Li Chang'an's chest.
The scene was unfamiliar everywhere, except for Li Chang'an, who was relatively familiar with it.
"I have a vague feeling that I've lost some of my memories."
"But that seems to have been a long time ago, I really can't remember."
Li Chang'an stroked Xue Songguan's waist and said, "Qing'er, it's okay if you can't remember."
"Sometimes you lose your memory and never remember it again."
"All I know is that you are my Qing'er. Even if your enemies come looking for you, I will protect you."
Xue Songguan grasped Li Chang'an's hand, her heart pounding. "I am so grateful for Your Highness's favor. I am so lucky to have met you."
Sweet Potato stared wide-eyed at Li Chang'an and Xue Songguan.
The prince is amazing; he won over Xue Songguan in no time after leaving home.
Moreover, even though the prince knew that Qing'er was Xue Songguan, he was not afraid of her disguise at all.
Li Chang'an took Xue Songguan's hand and gently kissed her lips.
Xue Songguan trembled all over, feeling extremely shy.
Li Chang'an said, "Qing'er, this sweet potato girl is my concubine."
"You two know each other before, so why don't you let her leave tonight?"
"She's not as good as you in martial arts, but she's a master when it comes to swordsmanship."
Upon hearing Li Chang'an's words, Hongshu felt inexplicably hot all over.
She really didn't want to leave. What if Xue Songguan was pretending to harm the prince? She needed to protect him closely!
"Yes, Sister Xue, it's fate that you and the Prince met."
"I shouldn't be disturbing your good time with the prince, but since your eyes are injured and things are inconvenient for you, I might as well help you."
Xue Songguan was a year older than Hongshu, but he was completely inexperienced in such matters, and his face was already flushed.
"Your Highness, you're so naughty! Do you need someone to teach you how to do this?"
As she spoke, Li Chang'an had already gently untied her belt, all with practiced ease.
A crazy night.