The Savage Lady Wants to Kill Me! Reborn on the Path of Cultivation

The reason why many generals in Fang Quan’s army quietly joined the Hongxing Society was actually a masterpiece of the Tianyan Hall’s careful planning.

As early as after Duan Tianyang returned from the Qinba tribe, he had quietly dispatched the elite members of Tianyan Hall to infiltrate Fang Quan's army and persuade the middle-level officers there to defect one by one.

Senior generals, as Fang Quan's trusted ministers, were difficult to shake; however, middle-level generals, such as battalion guards, were often ignored by Fang Quan due to their low military rank, and they inevitably harbored resentment.

In addition, the distribution of benefits within Fang Quan's army was seriously uneven. Fang Quan was extremely greedy, and the spoils passed through his hands and were exploited at every level, leaving little behind in the corps, let alone grassroots generals such as the battalion guard commanders.

This situation provided the Hung Hsing Society with an excellent opportunity to instigate rebellion.

When Zhang Liao and his two companions first arrived at the First Corps, they easily captured Luo Yi and Liu Feng with the cooperation of the guards who had joined the Hongxing Society camp.

This was just the prologue. Afterwards, they shuttled between the various corps, with members of the Hongxing Society following them closely.

In the end, all eight corps of Fang's army, from the corps commander to the deputy corps commander, were killed and all were taken back to Shengluo City by Zhang Liao and others.

Another team led by Qiu Tieyi also captured Chen Yuan and other advisers in the city one after another.

Duan Tianyang did not see any generals from Fang Quan’s army. He stared at the list and asked, “Have all the people on the list been captured?”

Qiu Tieyi and Zhang Liao stepped forward side by side, saluted respectfully, and said in unison: "Your Excellency, we have checked every one of them, and not a single one has escaped."

Upon hearing this, Duan Tianyang nodded slightly, his satisfaction evident on his face.

Then, he turned his gaze to Xiao Fang, Guan Hu, and Zhao Xuan, and said with a hint of consideration: "Xiao Fang, Lao Hu, Lao Zhao, what do you think should be done with Fang Quan and his followers?"

At this moment, the situation is clear, and Fang Quan must not be allowed to stay.

As for the people under his command, they must be treated differently. Some can be forgiven, while others must be punished.

Zhao Xuan glanced at Xiao Fang and Guan Hu, then saluted Duan Tianyang with one hand on his chest and spoke slowly: "Sir, I think Fang Quan is guilty of a heinous crime and should be severely punished according to the law..."

Before he could finish his words, Guan Hu could no longer hold back and interrupted, "Brother Tian, ​​I also agree with General Zhao. Fang Quan and his followers should all be executed. No mercy will be shown!"

Zhao Xuan couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart when he heard this. His original intention was not to kill them all. Such an act was really too cruel.

Before he could explain, Duan Tianyang nodded in agreement and said in a heavy tone, "Okay, let's handle it according to your opinions. Execute Fang Quan and his accomplices together to serve as a warning to others. You two are responsible for supervising the execution! No one is allowed to plead for them. If anyone dares to plead for them, they will be punished together."

After these words were spoken, Zhao Xuan swallowed back the words that were about to come out of his throat.

It was not until then that he deeply realized Duan Tianyang's cold and decisive side.

Fang Quan and his subordinates, advisers and senior generals from various corps numbered dozens of people in total. Now Duan Tianyang's just one sentence decided their fate.

After Guan Hu received the order, he saw Zhao Xuan still standing there in a daze, so he gently nudged him with his elbow and reminded him in a low voice: "Old Zhao, take the order quickly!"

Zhao Xuan came back to his senses and reluctantly saluted Duan Tianyang with one hand: "I obey your command."

Guan Hu held the long list and walked out of the hall of the City Lord's Mansion with Zhao Xuan.

Xiao Fang looked around, walked up to Duan Tianyang and whispered, "Brother Tian, ​​although Fang Quan's crime is unforgivable, there are some talented people among his subordinates. Executing them all seems a bit too much..."

Duan Tianyang has just made it clear that those who plead for mercy will be punished along with their accomplices. Apart from Xiao Fang, I'm afraid no one would dare to publicly question his orders.

Duan Tianyang sighed, stared at Xiao Fang, and said concisely: "It takes a long time of observation to identify the people under Fang Quan who can be used and those who cannot be used. If you use the wrong person, there will be endless hidden dangers in the future. It is better to make a quick decision to avoid future troubles."

"Brother Tian, ​​I understand." Xiao Fang nodded in response.

"It's good that you understand. You will have to learn these sooner or later." Duan Tianyang added meaningfully.

Although Xiao Fang did not understand the deeper meaning, he did not ask any more questions and returned to his seat quietly.

At the same time, there were loud cries outside the hall, but it was unusually quiet inside the hall, and all the generals looked outside involuntarily.

Duan Tianyang held the teacup and sipped tea leisurely, as if the troubles in the outside world had nothing to do with him.

Fang Quan's generals and advisers were escorted in batches, and then beheaded in public. The front hall instantly turned into a bloody hell, with corpses everywhere and blood everywhere. The pungent smell could even be smelled by everyone in the hall.

Duan Tianyang's handling of the entire opponent's unit was extremely powerful. Compared with his past conciliatory attitude towards Zhou Baiyuan's subordinates, it showed that his hatred for traitors far exceeded that for external enemies, which showed his position and that he would not tolerate betrayal.

The other four rebel generals who surrendered were now sitting in the hall, feeling uneasy.

Although the killing outside was targeted at Fang Quan's old subordinates, it was still chilling. After all, Duan Tianyang's methods were ruthless, and who knew if the next target would be himself.

Just as they were anxious and sweating, the generals and advisers under Fang Quan had been liquidated one by one.

Immediately afterwards, Fang Quan, covered in blood and dying, was roughly dragged in by two soldiers.

This scene made the four generals' hearts tighten suddenly. They all lowered their heads and avoided it, not daring to look again.

Fang Quan was forced to kneel, his face was haggard, Guan Hu pretended to be polite and questioned him about his crime: "Fang Quan, your crime is obvious, do you know your crime?"

Fang Quan barely raised his head, his eyes moving between Guan Hu and Duan Tianyang at the entrance of the hall.

At this time, Duan Tianyang was standing beside the door, watching the scene leisurely.

Fang's whole body was shaking violently. He tried to speak out to complain, but his tongue was broken and he could only make helpless moans...

He couldn't list any of Duan Tianyang's calculations and conspiracies.

Guan Hu examined it for a moment, put away the file, and turned to Duan Tianyang, who nodded slightly to show his approval.

Guan Hu then pronounced the verdict loudly: "Fang Quan, you framed your fellow soldiers and killed each other, violating military regulations. You should be executed by slicing. Brother Tian, ​​considering your merits in surrendering, has granted you the death penalty of beheading as a token of leniency. Do you have anything else to say?"

Faced with this desperate verdict, Fang Quan could only respond with three consecutive weak howls.

Guan Hu said no more and nodded slightly to the executioner beside him.

The executioner understood what he meant, strode forward, spat forcefully into his palms a few times, rubbed his hands to warm them up, then suddenly swung the sword in his hand and chopped down at Fang Quan fiercely.

Click!

Fang Quan's head suddenly separated from his body and rolled out until it rolled to the edge of the steps under Duan Tianyang's feet.

The head had bulging eyes, cracked eye sockets, and a mouth as wide as a hole. Even though it had been separated from the torso, it was still biting the ground with its mouth wide open, and the corners of its mouth were covered with dirt and dust.

Duan Tianyang stood on the high ground, with a look of disgust on his face, and turned to announce to everyone in the hall: "For a fellow like Fang Quan who kills his brother, even death cannot atone for his sins. What do you think?"

After that, Gou Xi, a rebel general in the hall, was so nervous that he finally collapsed. He stood up tremblingly and staggered to Duan Tianyang. His legs softened and he knelt on the ground. He raised his military seal and commander's seal in his hands and said in a trembling voice: "Sir, I am willing to hand over my military power and beg for your forgiveness..."

Duan Tianyang looked confused. He did not take the military seal and commander's seal from Gou Xi's hand. Instead, he gently held his arm and asked gently, "General Gou did nothing wrong. Why do you need my forgiveness? Please stand up quickly!"

After saying this, he helped Gou Xi up with moderate force.

Gou Xi stood tremblingly, his legs still shaking. He swallowed the saliva in his throat with difficulty and stammered, "Sir, I am not very talented and well-educated, and it is difficult for me to take on the important task of being a general of the Hongxing Army..."

"General Gou, you are too kind. If even you can't do it, who else can take on this task?"

"Sir, I am not trying to refuse. I am just tired of the fighting in the army, the life of swords and swords, and the uncertainty of life and death. I have already decided to retire. I just want to return to my hometown to retire. I hope you will grant me permission!"

Duan Tianyang responded softly and whispered to himself: "So that's how it is. Indeed, fighting on the battlefield is life and death. General Gou's desire to retire to the countryside and spend his old age with his family is also a good choice."

He slowly took the military seal and commander's seal handed over by Gou Xi and said, "How about this, I will keep these two things for you first. If General Gou decides to return to Zhao one day, I will return them intact."

"Thank you, sir..." Gou Xi thanked him but tears were already glistening in his eyes, and snot and tears mixed together as he sobbed uncontrollably.