"Yes, sir!"
Seeing that he had made up his mind, Li Balang could not say anything more and could only turn around and leave to personally supervise the execution.
The wicked man was filled with murderous intent. He then thought of the powerful and influential people of Wei who had been sent back to Xianyang. He was determined to kill them when they returned in triumph.
"Reporting to the commander, all the South Korean troops inside the city have been annihilated!"
"We killed over ten thousand more Korean civilians who attempted to hide and resist our army before finally intimidating the Korean civilians in the city!"
At this moment, Pan Ning, Le Ye, Er Niu, and other trusted generals arrived together to report the end of the great battle.
A smile slowly spread across the wicked man's cold, handsome face, and then he burst into loud laughter. "Destroying two countries in one battle, I came out to make a fortune, but I didn't expect to take back two mountains of gold. Brilliant, incredibly brilliant!"
Seeing the wicked husband laughing loudly, the others, who had reaped a great deal of rewards in this battle, couldn't help but laugh along.
"Order that the army be rewarded tonight, but martial law must remain in place within the city!"
"I, acting on behalf of the King, hereby declare that the people of Xinzheng are ignorant of the greater good, do not understand the will of Heaven, and attempt to resist. They shall all be enslaved as punishment."
"Issue an order to all soldiers: anyone who dares to cause trouble or mutiny within the city will have their entire family executed!"
The wicked husband's icy voice was like the deepest hell, sending a chill down everyone's spine. It was truly the first time they had ever seen an entire city collectively reduced to slavery.
"The commander is wise. With this order, there will surely be no more resistance in Xinzheng City." Pan Ning praised with his hands clasped, his eyes flashing with awe for the wicked husband.
Le Ye chimed in, "Yes, the commander's method is to let those stubborn Han people know that those who try to go against the tide will only face death."
Erniu grinned, his rugged face full of pride: "We've done a great service this time, and we're sure to be promoted and enjoy endless wealth and glory. We must return to Xianyang as soon as possible to receive our rewards, and we can't let these people delay us."
The wicked man was extremely satisfied with the flattery he received. These people were completely obedient to him and did not hesitate at all, which was a testament to his hard work in cultivating them.
"You should all remember this: no one cares about what you did before, only what you do after you succeed, and then they will judge you by their own moral standards."
"What we are doing now does not need to be understood by others. When the world is unified and peace is restored, future generations will know for themselves."
It must be understood that on the road to achieving great things, one must have a group of like-minded people to help him; otherwise, relying solely on himself and Ying Zheng, he would be overthrown sooner or later by those who do not understand him.
"Gentlemen, this victory is certainly cause for celebration, but we must not become complacent. The world is not yet at peace, and we must continue our efforts," the wicked man said in a deep voice, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, a sharp glint in his eyes.
"What the commander-in-chief says is absolutely right. We will do our utmost and follow him to the death," Pan Ning and the others responded in unison, their loyalty to the wicked man growing even stronger.
The wicked man nodded in satisfaction. He knew that as long as these generals remained loyal, he could sit back and enjoy the fruits of his labor in this chaotic world and achieve great things.
The people of Xinzheng City were merely pawns in this power game, used to make an example of them and deter others.
First, there was the pacification of Wei; later, there was the iron-fisted suppression of Han!
The wicked man wanted to tell the world that Qin had both a benevolent and tolerant heart, as well as ruthless and merciless methods.
As for how to treat you, that's up to you!
......
It was late at night.
The city was brightly lit, and the Qin army, having fought a hard day, was enjoying a hearty meal.
The wicked man, along with a group of trusted generals, were drinking and eating meat, having a great time. The only one missing from the table was Li Balang.
"Why haven't the Eight Liang brothers arrived yet? If they don't come soon, we'll eat them all!" Pan Ning laughed heartily while chewing on meat.
Just then, Li Balang's furious shout came from outside the door, "Eat, eat, eat! Even eating can't shut your mouth!"
Everyone looked up and saw Li Balang returning, looking haggard.
"Ba Liang, sit down, are you hungry?" The wicked husband's tone was full of concern.
Li Balang sat down, looked at the roasted meat in front of him, and felt a wave of nausea. "Commander, I won't eat this. After killing four or five thousand powerful and wealthy people, I really feel nauseous."
"oh?"
The wicked man paused for a moment, then asked curiously, "Are there really so many powerful and influential people in this city?"
“Yes, Commander, you may not know this!” Li Balang took a swig of wine, and the nausea dissipated considerably. He said with a cheerful expression, “Korea has advanced technology and has made a fortune from trade with other countries, which has indirectly led to the existence of countless wealthy and powerful families in the city.”
"The soldiers are still busy looting houses. I'm only here to inform the commander that I need to go back to oversee things later!"
The wicked man raised his glass, looked around at everyone present, and laughed loudly: "Drink today, get drunk today, don't live too hard. Good or bad, just live well."
"Dry!"
"Let's do it!"
The atmosphere in the room immediately became lively, with everyone raising their glasses and drinking heartily, displaying their carefree and joyful spirit.
After finishing his drink, Bao Yuan stood up, raised his cup, and said, "Commander, although I am older than you, I am far less insightful than you. This cup of wine... I toast to you!"
The words of his wicked husband today dispelled the gloom in his heart, and he felt much more at ease, completely severing any lingering feelings and guilt he had for his former lover.
The wicked man laughed and said, "General, you flatter us. We military officers have no time for sorrow or sentimentality. If we do, it's because we haven't had enough wine. Let's keep drinking!"
With his deliberate change of topic, everyone raised their glasses and drank heartily, soon becoming somewhat tipsy.
at the same time.
"I'm so angry! I'm so angry!"
Looking at the capital of Yelang, which had remained unconquered for so long, Meng Ao's face was filled with resentment.
He was still gloating, sending out scouts to inform the king that he had captured most of Yelang's territory. But the scouts returned dejected, bringing news of the wicked man's destruction of Wei.
and!
He had just received another messenger from Xianyang, saying that the wicked man had already brought his army to Xinzheng, and that after the city fell, the state of Han would also be destroyed.
Looking at their own side, Yelang, a country that was nothing more than a hermit's kingdom in the mountains, had actually kept them firmly outside the capital for seven days.
This made him feel ashamed to face anyone, which is why he was so angry!
The son, Meng Wu, repeatedly comforted him, "Father, please don't be angry. Your wicked husband is a man of great talent, and he came from your command. He has repeatedly achieved the feat of destroying two countries. Doesn't that make you proud?!"
"snort!"
Meng Ao snorted coldly and cursed, "That Wang Jian led 100,000 men and stubbornly blocked the Chu Kingdom. That wicked brat destroyed two countries, but we're stuck here. You're really trying to comfort yourself?"
"Pass down the order: attack the Yelang Palace tomorrow morning. I refuse to believe we can't break through this bastard's shell."
"If we fail to breach the city, all officers will be demoted by one rank!"
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