Chapter 749: Chapter 532: Bloody Turmoil, Baiyu Capital Erges (4k Seeking Monthly Ticket)
Dragon Court, Taiji Palace, at this ti, the sun was setting in the west.
The sunset poured like molten gold, spreading over the flying eaves and dougong of the Taiji Palace. The bronze patina on the chiwen shone with a cold light, the beasts on the ridges lost their glaze, exuding a sense of ancient and weathered elegance.
As dusk deepened, the play of light and shadow moved through the palace, casting long shadows of the corridor columns, sandalwood incense curling upward, carved wooden couches, green jade incense burners, and plain silk screens outlined different shadows in the light.
“Dong dong dong”
Outside the Imperial City, the dull evening drums resounded faintly, echoing between the palace gates.
In the orange-red light, before a royal desk, a silhouette knelt on one knee.
“Today, Chen Yuan took office—what has this minister done, any unusual movents?”
Emperor Wu’s voice resounded in the hall, eerie and unpredictable.
“Your Majesty, this General from the Shu region acts decisively, replacing important camp commanders of the Heavenly Army. So were dissatisfied and spoke disrespectful words; this person directly dismissed several in court, showing no rcy, employing ruthless thods!”
“Heh heh!” Behind the desk, Emperor Wu chuckled upon hearing this, “Is this a demonstration against ?”
“This new official takes office and burns three fires, but the burn doesn’t seem to be going well. This way, not many will submit to him, which suits just fine, though I am sowhat disappointed. Why is that?”
“I thought he would understand my intentions, stay quietly at this position, and when I wish to activate him, he could still serve so purpose.”
The figure kneeling before the desk raised his hands in a salute, speaking in a low tone,
“Your Majesty is wise beyond asure, how could he be compared to the reckless man of the Southwest Earth Mansion? Why not cut the Gordian knot? After all, now the whole Divine Capital knows that the Colonel of the Southwest Earth Governor was magnificently favored by Your Majesty, aware that Your Majesty employs talent without bla, so this person was promoted.”
“Let him quietly disappear, that’s all!”
His words were filled with hidden murderous intent.
Yet, Emperor Wu behind the desk lifted his eyelids slightly, a trace of a smile at the corner of his eyes,
“Minister, your willingness to share my worries is comforting, but do not rush, proceed according to plan!”
“I want to hear good news from Shu.”
“Continue the surveillance!”
“Yes!” The silhouette on one knee bowed even lower, then as he prepared to stand and leave, Emperor Wu’s voice rang out again, this ti with a aning that lingered.
“I heard that several stores under the Assistant Minister of the Ministry of War’s family were attacked by bandits outside the city, and many died.”
“Several servants in Grand Tutor Qin’s house also went missing.”
“Your Majesty, indeed, this is news from the last couple of days. They say a fierce man has appeared in the Divine Capital, causing quite a stir, and Jingzhao Mansion is in full pursuit.”
“Oh, is that so?”
“You may leave!”
“Your humble servant takes his leave!” The silhouette stood up, retreated a few steps while bowing, then turned and disappeared into the dusk of the Taiji Palace.
Under the twilight behind the desk, the dragon head on the black dragon robe was fierce, imposing!
…..
The night was like ink, stars like constellations of Niu, starlight scattered across the sea of clouds.
Above the sea of clouds, the eighteen Suspended Islands, like heavenly palaces, depended on the Forbidden Array, towering in the void, exuding a mysterious and solemn color.
A high building, like a sharp sword piercing the sky, stood atop the peak of one Suspended Island, the flying eaves outlined sharp lines against the starry sky, each glazed tile glimred with a cold, ghostly light, as if a peerless Divine Sword entrusted to humanity by the Heavenly People.
The building soared to a hundred feet, the layered dougong supporting the starlit sky, the wooden corridors creaked softly in the night wind, the flowing sea of clouds drifted between, the Milky Way above like a waterfall, seemingly within reach to pluck the stars from the sky.
On the top floor of this building, a tall silhouette in a purple Qilin Robe stood with hands behind his back, gazing out at the starry sky and sea of clouds.
In the corridor behind him, three armored soldiers in green armor knelt on one knee.
“Insert your people into the Heavenly Army below, heed no one’s face. If any disobey, kick them out directly.”
Chen Yuan’s calm voice ca with the clear wind from beyond.
“General, isn’t this too hasty? You have just assud office, and this may alienate people! Moreover, with our level of cultivation, we might find it hard to command respect.”
One of the green-armored n raised his head; it was Niu Bing, the Colonel who had previously sparred with the imperial guard at the training ground.
He boldly voiced his concerns, feeling that the General’s arrangents might incite backlash and discontent.
Moreover, he spoke the truth. They had fought with demons and the like, building a reputation from the corpses they bested. They believed in their own fighting skills but could not deny the fact that the Heavenly Army, as an enforcer for the Heavenly Patrol Headquarters, were all elite, and the disparity in cultivation was considerable. Forcing their way in like this might not win respect.
Unexpectedly, Chen Yuan’s voice, with a bit of cold laughter, replied, “What I need now is not the loyalty of these troops.”
“I just need to quickly take control of these troops and make them listen to so orders. Those who don’t heed will be swept out.”
“It’s better if a few who revel in defiance are killed!”
“If anything happens, I will take full responsibility.”
His words conveyed a cold indifference regarding control over life and death.
Loyalty?
Impossible.
These people are ant to be loyal to the current Majesty, and given His deliberate arrangents, he can’t control too many resources right now. The only thing he can grasp at present is this Heavenly Army.
He wants to divide them, instill fear, and allow himself to gain control quickly.
Treat them as re tools, talking about loyalty or righteousness serves no purpose!
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