"Execute the traitors!!"

As Duan Jiong and his five thousand Liangzhou soldiers entered the city, they shouted slogans and rushed towards the mansions of the powerful local magnates.

Because all the powerful clan leaders had been killed by Duan Jiong's men outside the west city, the various powerful clans in the city were in chaos due to the loss of their leaders.

The battle outside the prefectural governor's mansion had ended. After a group of soldiers were left to clean up the mess, the rest of the prefectural and state troops, together with the Liangzhou army that had entered the city, began to purge the remaining powerful clans within Jincheng.

Even the powerful Qiang people who had not participated in the rebellion were attacked by the soldiers.

The purge lasted all night, and by sunrise the next day, not a single powerful family remained in Jincheng.

In this purge, Duan Jiong went on a killing spree without any scruples. Nearly 20,000 people, including the powerful families, their subordinates, relatives, and their loyal followers, died in the purge.

However, the Liangzhou army was disciplined at the time, and although they killed many people, the ordinary people did not suffer any losses.

As the rising sun shone, an eerie red mist filled the streets of Jincheng, and the entire city reeked of a heavy, bloody stench.

Inside the prefectural governor's residence, Fu Xie sat solemnly at his desk, writing a memorial detailing the specific circumstances of the treason.

Fu Xie also offered a reasonable explanation for Duan Jiong's massacre.

At this time, although Fu Xie still advocated a policy of appeasement towards the Qiang people, he also understood that appeasement alone would not work. Only appeasement after bloodshed and destruction would inspire awe and gratitude.

On the other hand, with the National Memorial Day approaching this year, countless people who heard the news once again flocked to Luoyang to participate in this annual grand event. The influx of people plunged Luoyang into a cacophony once more.

Inside the Deyang Hall, Chen Fan, Hu Guang, Li Ying, Yuan Feng, and others were reporting to Liu Hong on the various matters concerning this year's national sacrifice.

"Your Majesty, this is the list of esteemed figures to be enshrined in the Shrine of Heroes. Please take a look!"

As they spoke, Chen Fan took out a list and handed it to Liu Hong.

"Hmm, not bad, this list is quite fair, let's do it this way!"

Looking at the list, which included famous generals like Li Mu and Meng Tian who had resisted foreign invaders, Liu Hong nodded in satisfaction.

"Report!!"

Just as everyone was discussing the follow-up matters, a loud shout interrupted them, and the guards on duty outside the hall suddenly rushed in.

"Your Majesty, Prefect Fu Xie of Jincheng has sent an urgent report from 800 li away!"

Upon hearing this, everyone present changed their expressions.

Liu Hong also urged urgently, "Quickly, bring it here!!"

"promise!!"

The Imperial Guards also rushed forward and handed Fu Xie's memorial and the secret letters they had seized to Liu Hong.

Halfway through the reading, Liu Hong's face had become extremely gloomy. His wide eyes and heavy breathing showed that he was trying his best to suppress the anger in his heart.

Seeing the emperor's change in demeanor, Chen Fan and the others couldn't help but feel a chill, their expressions tense as they looked at Liu Hong and the memorials and secret letters in his hands.

"Those traitors are despicable! They actually dare to attempt to overthrow our ancestral state!!"

After reading Fu Xie's memorial and those secret letters, Liu Hong could no longer contain himself and slammed his fist on the table, shouting angrily.

Seeing the usually gentle and refined emperor suddenly erupt in rage, everyone couldn't help but tremble.

Chen Fan hurriedly asked, "Your Majesty, what matter did Fu Nanrong report?"

"You all should take a look too...!"

After calming himself down, Liu Hong handed Fu Xie's memorial and the secret letters to Chen Fan and the others.

"this.....!"

After reading the contents of the letter, Chen Fan and the others were also shocked.

Chen Fan was immediately enraged: "These bastards dare to collude with barbarians to destroy the Han Dynasty and ruin our state?"

Hu Guang's face turned ashen, and he roared, "Your Majesty, these traitors must not be allowed to live! I beg Your Majesty to arrest them immediately, bring them to justice, and punish them according to the law!"

"I second that proposal!!"

Li Ying and Yuan Feng immediately chimed in.

The current high-ranking officials unanimously adopted a zero-tolerance attitude towards the acts of Liu Yan, Liu Kui, Lu Qing, and others who betrayed their ancestors.

Li Ying said, "Your Majesty, since these people have already harbored rebellious intentions, they will certainly not sit idly by and wait for their deaths. In order to prevent any unforeseen circumstances, I believe we should send troops to provide support!"

"The Grand Commandant is right!!"

Liu Hong nodded, then looked at the Imperial Guards beside him.

"Immediately summon Song Feng, Commandant of the Imperial Guards; Yang Qiu, Commandant of the Capital Region; Xun Shuang, Minister of Justice; Wang Yue; Huangfu Gui; Xu Rong; Zhu Jun; and Zhang Xiu to an audience!"

"promise!!"

After receiving the order, the Imperial Guards quickly ran outside.

Soon, everyone summoned by Liu Hong gathered in Deyang Palace.

Liu Hong looked at everyone and said in a deep voice, "Gentlemen, three days have passed since Liu Yan was arrested. Now is the time to act. We should take immediate action and wipe them out before they can rebel..."

"Your Majesty is absolutely right!"

The crowd echoed in unison, and Yang Qiu's eyes were already filled with murderous intent.

Liu Hong then said in a deep voice, "This rebellion by the King of Bohai involves the Three Auxiliary Regions, Ji Province, Yan Province, Qing Province, and Liang Province, covering a very wide area. To avoid any unforeseen circumstances, we need to divide our forces into several routes and advance simultaneously!"

Everyone nodded, their eyes all turning to Liu Hong, awaiting the emperor's next instructions.

"With Fu Xie and Duan Jiong in Liangzhou, you can rest assured. The remaining areas are Sanfu, Bohai, Qingzhou, and Yanzhou!"

Then Liu Hong looked at everyone and said in a deep voice:

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