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"Li Chang'an, how dare you!"
"Do you even have any regard for the imperial court anymore?!"
After listening to Han Laoshan's words, Li Chang'an remained silent for a long time.
"In the eyes of the Northern Liang, there once was an imperial court."
The remaining officials and gentry in the hall now understood.
Li Chang'an had no patience to play tricks with these bureaucrats and merchants; he was ready to flip the table.
Li Chang'an was well aware of his situation, and today's actions were something he had planned long ago.
He must act swiftly and decisively to take control of Shazhou as soon as possible.
Li Chang'an has his own troops and skilled fighters, and is fully capable of quickly taking over Shazhou.
Only in this way can we withstand the counterattacks from the barbarians and the Northern Liang.
The way to deal with these local bureaucrats and gentry in Shazhou is to make them afraid!
The principle of "benevolence and severity" is that severity must be applied first, followed by kindness.
At this moment, Han Laoshan had already struggled to his feet.
“Li Chang’an, I know you don’t take the imperial court seriously.”
"But you and the Grand Pillar State will reconcile one day. Do you really want to break off all ties?"
Li Chang'an glanced at Han Laoshan, then said calmly, "The more experts from Beiliang die, the fewer there are left."
Han Laoshan watched as Li Chang'an's gaze hardened.
Then, two more sword intents struck!
Han Laoshan tried his best to defend, but his spear was cut in half by the sword energy!
Such sword intent!
Xu Xiao's close attendant turned deathly pale!
His strength is among the best in Northern Liang.
But he couldn't even get close to Li Chang'an!
Han Laoshan made a desperate attempt, speeding towards the destination from the spot!
"kill!"
Li Chang'an remained seated, while Xue Songguan in his arms remained motionless.
"Oh!"
The two exchanged blows, seemingly evenly matched.
However, Han Laoshan then discovered that the meridians in his body were gradually bursting open.
When the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms are mastered to their highest level, they possess both strength and gentleness, flowing continuously.
In just a moment, Han Laoshan was unable to exert any more force.
If it weren't for his years of cultivation at the Finger Profound Realm, he would have exploded and died long ago.
Han Laoshan's skin gradually turned blood red, and his veins and blood vessels ruptured little by little.
Then, he lay limply on the ground like a lump of mud.
"Take him away and behead him publicly at the city's execution ground tomorrow."
Li Chang'an deliberately spared Han Laoshan's life in order to publicly behead him.
He needed to make a gesture that would show the people of Jinchang that Li Chang'an and Beiliang were irreconcilable enemies.
This will also allow those with unclear ties to Beiliang to choose sides or sever ties as soon as possible.
Qingniao readily accepted the order and, with the help of the Imperial Guards, escorted Han Laoshan away.
He had long since lost all affection for Xu Yanbing and Han Laoshan.
If these two still considered her their niece, why would she become their loyal follower?
The "death squad" is not the kind of bodyguard that Li Chang'an has.
Rather, it's about risking your life to complete the mission at crucial moments.
Qingniao also knew that his father, Wang Xiu, had an eccentric temper and had killed people indiscriminately in order to break through to a higher level.
Therefore, their relationship with Wang Xiu was not very harmonious.
In that case, we are strangers.
Qingniao knew very well that Li Chang'an was now her closest person.
After Han Laoshan was taken away, Zhuge Liang addressed the officials present.
“You officials, who are not from prominent families, step forward now.”
"Don't take any chances. The Embroidered Uniform Guard already knows about your situation."
As soon as he finished speaking, more than a dozen officials stepped forward.
Zhuge Liang continued, "You will report for duty as usual tomorrow. The Tang King will send new officials to be your superiors."
"As long as you govern Shazhou diligently, the Tang Emperor will treat you all equally!"
The group included Su Su, the crown prince of the fallen Western Shu kingdom, Zhao Dingxiu, a Grand Scholar, and other members of the Green Robe Alliance, along with thirty or forty others.
These people are perfect for serving as Zhuge Liang's subordinates.
Those who had just stepped forward continued to serve as grassroots officials in Shazhou.
In that case, there should be enough bureaucrats.
As for how to integrate, how to incentivize, and how to punish, Zhuge Liang was a master.
These officials felt as if they had been granted a pardon, and they kowtowed to say goodbye before daring to leave.
Finally, only the heads of the five major families and officials from the five families remained in the hall.
Li Chang'an said to them, "Shazhou is not a big place, and five families are a bit too many."
"Hiss... You guys figure something out yourselves, just keep three!"
"I am always merciful, and it is not appropriate for me to name and slaughter those two tribes."
"You can choose for yourselves. You have one hour."
The heads of the five major families each have several advisors or deputies with them.
There were five or six people at each store.
Everyone was stunned by Li Chang'an's words!
If three out of five families are spared, should the remaining two be killed outright?
This is forcing them to kill each other!
This Tang King is truly ruthless!
The people of the five major families were filled with fear of Li Chang'an.
Before long, these people started whispering among themselves.
People from different families looked at other families with a strange gaze.
An atmosphere of distrust and panic is quietly spreading and growing.
Xue Songguan trembled with fear in Li Chang'an's arms.
She heard everything that was happening here clearly.
So this is how the upper echelons of society fight and kill!
If she still has her memory, what do these things matter?
Half an hour later, the sound of footsteps came from outside the door.
Then, Li Cunxiao walked in.
"Reporting to Your Highness, the three major families who were determined to side with Beiliang have been completely wiped out!"
Seeing Li Cunxiao covered in blood, the five major families present panicked!
They're really going to kill me!
Before long, the eyes of the people from these five families turned fierce.
They knew they couldn't hesitate any longer.
Three families must be selected from the five major families!
The Imperial Guards drew their embroidered spring knives and stared intently at them.
The stench of blood emanating from Li Cunxiao could be smelled from afar.
time is limited!
What followed was a brutal infighting!