Chapter 1154
Chapter 1154
"Lord Xu, what are you doing here?"
"When did you get back? You..."
Before Zhang Guang could finish speaking, trembling, Master Xu slowly rose and walked around the main stage towards the other party.
In that instant, Zhang Guang didn't have the courage to continue asking questions.
The dozen or so traitorous guards who accompanied him turned ashen-faced.
As a veteran of the city defense battalion who had been lurking around Xu Shan for so long...
They knew better than anyone just how ruthless, cunning, and decisive this young man was.
With Xu Shan absent, Zhang Guang and the others dared to join Zhou Ge and his group in plotting against Shenji Shu.
But as long as Xu Shan is in the capital...
Even they subconsciously felt that no one could overturn everything here.
Because his name is Xu Shan, or Xu Bantian (meaning "half-day").
In the capital, he practically controlled everything!
'Clap. '
Even without exerting any effort, Xu Da Guanren's every step forward exerted immense intimidation on Zhang Guang and his men.
The footsteps, though not exactly harsh, felt like they were pounding on their hearts, making their hearts pound faster and faster.
This invisible sense of oppression even made them feel suffocated and their scalps tingle.
My whole body involuntarily tensed up and trembled!
'Snapped. '
When Xu Shan stood in front of Zhang Guang and the others and stopped, the oppressive and intimidating aura he exuded made them feel as if Mount Tai was pressing down on them, leaving them unable to breathe.
"If I weren't here..."
"How can you possibly see your true colors?"
“Zhang Guang… if I remember correctly, you were personally recruited by this Vice Commissioner and are being groomed for special training.”
"I wouldn't say I'm incredibly good to you, but at least I haven't treated you badly, have I?"
"You may choose any of the cultivation techniques, secret manuals, and elixirs in the Divine Strategist's Scripture Pavilion."
"In two months, you've improved by three minor levels."
"I, Xu Shan, have a clear conscience towards you!"
‘Gulu. ’
Upon hearing this, Zhang Guang, whose Adam's apple bobbed, couldn't help but swallow hard.
Then, his voice trembled as he said, "Lord Xu, I am your subordinate..."
'Hush! '
"You were with me for a while, after all. Don't beg for mercy, don't back down, and don't explain!"
"Can you leave with dignity on your final journey?"
"Don't disgrace this armor... I ordered it to be made for you personally."
Ever since he obtained (extorted) the smelting method of 'refined steel' from Wudang, Xu Shan spared no expense to tailor-make these armors for his middle and senior management in order to ensure the safety of his subordinates.
After Xu Shan finished speaking, Zhang Guang and the others' eyes were glistening with tears.
With Xu Shan gone, they dare to draw their swords against anyone.
After all, they each serve their own masters!
But Xushan is still here...
They don't even have the courage to hold a knife!
In other words, they dare not and are unwilling.
"Report!"
"Reporting to Your Excellency, the northern garrison of the city has been fully taken over."
"Report!"
"Reporting to Your Excellency, the western garrison of the city's defenses has been fully taken over."
"Report!"
"..."
"Reporting to Your Excellency, Lord Deng has reported that the traitors within the patrol battalion have been completely eliminated."
"The six patrol battalions are all under our control."
'Hiss.'
Zhang Guang, along with his guards and generals, couldn't help but gasp in shock.
Familiar recipe, familiar taste!
Just like when Xu Bantian plotted against the Donglin Party and the Empress Dowager, he either didn't act at all, letting them run wild...
But once it strikes, it's a thunderous attack, aimed straight at the vital points!
Especially when they heard the words "Lord Deng has come to report," they knew that they had been utterly defeated!
Precise assassinations, complete control of the situation—everything is within their grasp!
These are nothing more than illusions created by Xu Bantian.
Their supposedly flawless plan was nothing more than a result of the other party deliberately allowing them to control the situation.
obviously……
The reason for this was to use them to scheme against higher-ups like Zhou Ge and Jia Ke.
In other words, everything in the capital was under Xu Bantian's control!
I thought that with so many people and so many years of meticulous planning, I would be able to manipulate things at will in the capital.
But now it all seems like a joke!
The capital city is still the same capital city, now surnamed Xu, not Zhou; nothing has changed!
"Master Xu."
"I know that saying anything more will be futile."
"But I still want to remind you of a few things before I die."
"The Jiangnan navy's arrival is ill-intentioned. The strange occurrence at the imperial tombs must be guarded against!"
"Also, there's more..."
Before Zhang Guang could finish speaking, Xu Shan, who was standing next to him, replied with a smile, "Also, Li Cheng from the Sanhe Escort Agency, the porters from the Thunderbolt Hall at the ferry, and the Demon-Sealing Shaman who is secretly preparing to destroy the Four Symbols Formation."
Are these the ones?
‘Gulu. ’
When Xu Shan finished speaking, the group swallowed hard once more.
It turns out that everything they, or rather Zhou Ge and his group, had planned had been discovered by the other side.
"Correct!"
Without elaborating further, Zhang Guang nodded emphatically.
'Pah.'
Xu Shan patted their shoulders a few times and said meaningfully, "Each serves their own master. Farewell!"
The instant he brushed past Zhang Guang and the others, now that they were free, none of them chose to attack. Instead, they respectfully clasped their hands, bowed, and shouted, "Respectfully seeing you off, Lord Xu."
Hearing this, Xu Shan stopped and turned to Tian Xue, saying, "Give them a quick death, don't make their journey so painful."
"For no other reason than that they secretly sent people to protect Deng Ziyue and his family, it's worth it for them to travel safely!"
"After they die, this matter ends here."
"Don't let the misfortune befall your family!"
After Xu Shan finished speaking, Zhang Guang and the others knelt down with tears in their eyes and said, "Thank you, Your Excellency, for granting our request!"
After he finished speaking, Xu Shan strode out of the tent.
'bass.'
'Sizzle.'
The moment he stepped out, ear-piercing sounds of killing erupted from the main tent.
There were no screams, no wails.
They passed away peacefully!
'Boom.'
As if sensing the turmoil in Nanjing tonight, even the heavens were moved and thunder roared.
The blinding lightning ripped through the darkness of the early morning, illuminating clearly the figures of the Imperial Guards within the city's defense camp, who were poised to act and awaiting their masters' orders.
'boom! ’
"grown ups."
Upon seeing Xu Shan appear, hundreds of elite soldiers in the camp collectively performed the highest wartime courtesy.
Clench your left fist and place it on your chest.
With their heads held high and chests puffed out, they gazed reverently at the young figure directly opposite them.
“There are always people trying to challenge our position in the capital and even the Ming Dynasty.”
"How to do?"
"Kill, kill, kill!"
Hearing this, Xu Shan laughed!
Then, gazing up at the blinding lightning, he said, "Everyone says the capital has changed."
"But I, Xu Shan, disagree!"
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