amaotonovel Chapter 710 Kill them all
Chapter 710 Kill them all
Inside the Liangyi Hall, sunlight poured in through the glazed window panes, making the hall sparkle.
The coiled dragon caisson on the ceiling of the hall is lifelike, and the light of the night pearl held in the dragon's mouth complements the calligraphy and paintings on the surrounding walls, which is very eye-catching.
Wang Can was wearing a black brocade robe with python patterns and a belt tied tightly around his waist. He stood straight and upright, leaning slightly forward, his face full of respect, his eyes lowered, not daring to look directly at Li Jingyou who was sitting on the armchair.
Now, the newly enthroned Emperor Li Jingyou, who acts decisively and ruthlessly, and whose methods are far beyond those of ordinary people, is appointed to the key position of Deputy Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.
But he is the late emperor's man.
The Jinyiwei had immense power, controlling every move of all officials, arresting and interrogating them, and was omnipotent. They were a powerful tool for the emperor to check and balance the court.
Li Jingyou's arrangement really made him puzzled.
"Wang Can, you did a good job. I have something I want you to do."
Li Jingyou's voice came from a distance, extremely gentle.
Li Jingyou's face was stern, making it difficult to read his thoughts.
"Your Majesty, please give me your orders. I will definitely live up to your trust."
"Wang Can, the Arab delegation is now in Chang'an City."
Li Jingyou sat up slightly and folded his hands.
"I want you to do one thing. Find an opportunity to deal with them."
"I really don't like the look in Rutherford's eyes. His wolfish ambition is obvious."
"A mere Arab general dares to negotiate with me, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. Moreover, this man has always had a great interest in firearms."
"I predict that firearms will become the mainstream on the battlefield in the future. If people like this are not dealt with first, they will become a serious threat in the future."
"My father didn't destroy the Arabs, but I feel a little uncomfortable with them."
"Let's take it slow first."
Hearing these words, Wang Can suddenly raised his head, shock flashed in his eyes for a moment. After briefly meeting Li Jingyou's gaze, he quickly lowered his head again, as if burned by the coldness in that gaze.
His brows were furrowed tightly, and alarm bells were ringing in his heart.
As a vassal state of the Tang Dynasty, Arabia has been paying tribute to the country every year without interruption for many years.
Every year, the tribute-paying team was huge, stretching for miles, loaded with spices. The fragrance was so rich and mellow that it could fill the entire Chang'an City.
There are also exquisite jewels that are dazzling and priceless, and precious medicinal herbs that are even more valuable.
Over the years, whenever Arab envoys met Tang officials, they were always servile and subservient. They agreed to all Tang requests, whether it was to open up new trade routes or station troops with them, without any hesitation.
Now Your Majesty is actually going to take action against their delegation. This is really unacceptable.
Rutherford was of noble and prominent status. If the envoys died unexpectedly in the territory of the Tang Dynasty, once the news spread, everyone in the world would know that it was the Tang Emperor's doing.
The international prestige built up by the Tang Dynasty will be shaky. It is indeed a risky move. If you are not careful, you will lose everything.
But even though he was unwilling and worried, Wang Can still nodded slowly in a low voice.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
"By the way, Your Majesty, General Qin died in his own mansion after lifting the tripod, and his wife also died with him. Your Majesty, should their bodies be collected?"
Wang Can raised his head slightly and asked cautiously, with a barely perceptible sigh in his voice.
General Qin spent his entire life in the military, became famous at a young age, fought battles in the south and the north, made great military achievements for the Tang Dynasty, and became famous far and wide. It is unexpected that he ended up like this, which is really a pity.
Upon hearing this, Li Jingyou looked straight at Wang Can and asked, "What about their children?"
There was a half-smile on his face, making it hard to tell what he was thinking.
Wang Can was silent for a moment, a complicated look flashed across his face, and after a moment's hesitation, he replied, "Your Majesty, they were taken away by the two imperial masters."
The actions of these two imperial masters were always mysterious and unpredictable. Their intention in taking General Qin's child away was unknown, and whether it would be a blessing or a curse was hard to predict.
"Just take it away. It's just a child. There's nothing to look for."
Li Jingyou leaned back on the dragon throne with a slightly cold expression.
"It seems that our Commander Zhang is still very powerful. The Jinyiwei still obey their orders."
"Forget it, let him go. Chang'an has so many Jinyiwei, how can they let a child go out so openly? Collect General Qin's body and bury him in Qianling Mausoleum. No matter what, he was my father's right-hand man. As for posthumous reputation, I won't give him that. Go ahead."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Wang Can bowed slightly, then slowly stood up, turned around, and slowly backed out.
His back looked somewhat lonely.
Li Jingyou looked at Wang Can's departing back for a long time without moving, with a thoughtful look in his eyes.
On his desk stood an exquisite sandalwood box with its lid open, revealing an empty fan box.
This fan box once contained a precious fan with a picture of mountains, rivers and the country painted on the fan. The fan ribs were made of thousand-year-old agarwood, which had a subtle fragrance that lasted for a long time. It was the Qiankun fan that the late emperor loved most.
Now the box is empty and the fan is nowhere to be found.
At the same time, the Chang'an Jinyiwei Zhaoyu, which was dark, damp and filled with a foul smell, was like hell on earth.
The torches on the wall flickered with faint and jumping light, casting a hazy shadow on the entire space.
The cell was dark and damp, the floor full of stagnant water, and it exuded a nauseating odor: a mixture of rotting flesh, blood, and sewage. Rats scurried freely in the corners, squeaking.
Xu Yuan, wearing a Feiyu suit, stood in front of a cell with a gloomy expression.
Su Dingfang in prison, the old general who once dominated the battlefield, is now hunched and haggard.
His white hair was scattered messily on his shoulders, lifeless like dead grass. His prison uniform was tattered and covered in dirt and blood, but there was still a hint of indomitable spirit in his eyes.
Xu Yuan looked at Su Dingfang in front of him, and a hint of pleasure flashed in his eyes, which was the release of accumulated hatred.
How can I not avenge the hatred of having my property confiscated and my clan exterminated?
Su Dingfang and other so-called loyal ministers and generals were all minions of the tyrant and the culprits who led to the destruction of his family.
Now, he finally has the chance to take revenge. How can he not be excited? The fire of hatred in his heart is burning fiercely.
He waved his hand gently, and the two Jinyiwei understood and walked into the cell quietly.
They held a white silk in their hands and slowly walked towards Su Dingfang.
Su Dingfang looked at them, a flicker of unwillingness in his eyes, but he was bound by iron chains and unable to resist.
He struggled hard, and the chains made a rattling sound. That was his last resistance.
After a while, everything calmed down.
An old general with great military achievements died in this dark prison, becoming a victim of the power struggle.
Xu Yuan picked up the fan on the table beside him and fanned it slowly, with a sneer on his face, in a good mood.
The hatred of having the property confiscated and the family exterminated was finally avenged.
In his heart, he would kill every one of the tyrant's followers, make them pay a heavy price for their actions, and use their blood to sacrifice to his family.
There was also the retired Jinyiwei commander Zhang Xianhuai, who was the culprit responsible for carrying out the raid on his house.
The next step is for him to report to His Majesty and bring this man to justice to relieve his hatred.
He seemed to have seen the scene of Zhang Xianhuai being brought in front of him and kneeling down to beg for mercy, and the hatred in his heart was slightly comforted.
Just as he thought of this, Xu Yuan suddenly felt dizzy, his body swayed, and he almost fell down.
He reached out to hold onto the wall, and the water droplets on the wall soaked his palms, making them icy cold.
He rubbed his temples, thinking that the dizziness was caused by overwork from all the recent planning and worrying about revenge day and night.