Flying Clouds in Another World

Chapter 336: Imprisonment in Hanchuan City

No one expected that Liu Feiyun would openly disobey the order.

Not to mention the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict, all the Liangzhou local officials present, the generals of the Zhenhuang Army, and even the few cultivators who always followed Liu Feiyun were all greatly surprised.

Especially Chen Yisan. Although he had noticed that Liu Feiyun seemed a little depressed since he went to the barefoot army's prisoner camp, he did not expect that Liu Feiyun would openly disobey his orders.

In addition to being Liu Feiyun's personal guard, he is also a spy and military supervisor planted by the inner factory beside Liu Feiyun.

He was even more shocked and displeased when he saw that the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict actually ordered people to arrest Liu Feiyun.

"Eunuch Ren! Marshal Liu is the commander of an army after all. Wouldn't it be inappropriate to arrest him and put him in jail rashly? No matter what, we have to wait for His Majesty's decision!"

The eunuch who delivered the decree had a gloomy face and said expressionlessly:

"Chen Yisan, does that mean Liu Feiyun will not be punished for openly disobeying the imperial order? If so, how many people in this world will take this imperial order and Your Majesty seriously?"

"Ren Bixian! This General Liu is your Majesty's junior brother, after all. He is different from others! Even if we want to punish him, we can't just put him in jail! Otherwise, what will happen to the Zhenhuang Army? What if the rebel army attacks?"

"Does that mean there is no one else in the Zhenhuang Army? Chen Yisan, don't think that you can say irresponsible things about me just because Chen Dazhong is protecting you! This is not the time when the late emperor is still alive!"

"Ren Bixian! Don't be so arrogant just because you are a former member of the Eastern Palace! I don't think it will be easy to put General Liu in jail with the information you brought with you!"

Although Ren Bixian was angry at Chen Yisan for not giving him face, he was always good at observing people's words and expressions, and he also found that most of the generals of the Zhenhuang Army showed unfriendly expressions, and he immediately became alert.

He stopped talking to Chen Yisan and turned to look at Liu Feiyun, saying coldly:

"Liu Feiyun, do you really want to rebel? His Majesty has always been very kind to you. Is this how you repay His Majesty?"

At this time, Liu Feiyun was still kneeling on the ground, maintaining the posture of preparing to receive the imperial edict.

After listening to Ren Bixian's words, he replied calmly:

"Liu Feiyun dare not betray the emperor's grace, let alone rebel! However, I really dare not accept the order to massacre hundreds of thousands of criminals, and I don't want to accept it!"

"I will personally write a letter and present it to Your Majesty later, begging you to give these hundreds of thousands of criminals a chance to live!"

"As for my crime of disobeying the emperor's order, it will naturally not be tolerated! I will first receive thirty military sticks, and then throw myself into the prison in Hanchuan City, waiting for your majesty's decision!"

After Liu Feiyun finished speaking, he gave orders to the generals of the Zhenhuang Army:

"Qin Jiu! During the time I am in prison, you will temporarily take charge of the military commander until His Majesty sends a new candidate!"

"The rest of the generals must also obey the orders of Deputy Commander Qin, control their subordinates, and keep a close eye on the criminals of the Barefoot Army!!"

Finally, he looked at Ren Bixian again and said in a neither humble nor arrogant manner: "So, Eunuch Ren should be satisfied? Can you report to His Majesty?"

Ren Bixian still had a cold face, and no one knew what he was thinking. He just nodded slightly and said slowly:

"It's good that General Liu can admit his mistakes! In this case, please do as you say!"

Liu Feiyun openly disobeyed the emperor's order and refused to massacre hundreds of thousands of barefoot army prisoners. He then took thirty military sticks and threw himself into the prison in Hanchuan City, awaiting the emperor's decision.

This incident happened so suddenly and unexpectedly that many people were at a loss for what to do for a moment.

But then, the chain reaction quickly spread.

Although the thirty military sticks that Liu Feiyun received and the imprisonment he committed were just formalities, it was impossible for Liu Feiyun to be really injured, and it was even more impossible for him to be treated as a prisoner.

However, the morale of the Zhenhuang Army was greatly disrupted because of this.

Although the Zhenhuang Army was established only a few months ago, most people in the army still have deep feelings for the young commander Liu Feiyun.

Most of the grassroots officers and soldiers of the Zhenhuang Army were slaves rescued by Liu Feiyun. No matter whether they were from the Chen people or the barbarians, they naturally remembered Liu Feiyun's grace of rescue.

Most of the senior officers and generals came from the student camp. If it weren't for Liu Feiyun, they wouldn't have been promoted so quickly, and most of them were naturally grateful to Liu Feiyun.

Now Liu Feiyun is imprisoned. Regardless of whether he is there voluntarily or not and how he is doing in prison, the Zhenhuang Army is still discouraged, uneasy and even resentful.

Although Liu Feiyun had issued a clear order to all Zhenhuang troops not to disturb the people before entering the city, the Royal Guard Battalion still forced their way in and set up camp around the government office and prison.

"What are you doing following us in? Could there be an enemy attack in Hanchuan City?"

Liu Feiyun sat in the cell, shouting at the Tiemu brothers.

Tiemushan looked aggrieved.

"Master! We came into the city to protect you! This is Madam's order, and also the military order of Qin Jiu."

Tiemuling also hurriedly echoed:

"That's right! We two brothers don't understand any great principles! We can't even remember the various rules of law and military law! We only know that the safety of the young master comes first! Everything else is bullshit!"

Liu Feiyun was speechless for a moment. He didn't know when these two guys started to have ulterior motives in their words and deeds!

But he changed his mind and realized that he had openly defied the imperial edict, so he didn't care about the additional charge of bringing troops into the city without permission during peacetime.

That’s all! They mean well too!

But you still have to pretend! Liu Feiyun stared at the two of them silently for a while before saying:

"Since you are not afraid of being punished by the court and insist on following me into the city, then follow the rules and don't cause trouble for me in the city!"

"Also, this prison is a place to hold prisoners after all, so you don't need to arrange a large number of soldiers to be stationed here. Just let them stay in the camp outside the prison!"

"Alright! Now, except for Eunuch Chen, Brother Chen, and Master Sima, everyone else should leave the prison!"

When the Tiemu brothers crouched down and walked out of the cell door, they immediately showed their fierce looks to the prison boss who was waiting outside.

"Are you the warden of this state prison?"

Tiemushan stared at the head fiercely and asked coldly.

The jailer looked up at the two giants who were more than half a body taller than him, especially the huge axe on Tiemushan's shoulder. He swallowed a few times nervously and answered anxiously:

"Yes, I do! What do you two generals want me to do?"

"Order!? Humph! Do you know who my young master is who just threw himself into prison?"

"I know! I know! How could I not know the reputation of the commander of the wilderness army?"

"That's good to know! Then, how should you serve my young master from now on? I think you should have an idea in your mind now!"

"I know! I know! I know this in my heart! Don't worry, Generals! I will not let the commander suffer any injustice in front of me!"

The jailer responded quickly, fearing that he would be a little slow and upset the two killers in front of him.