Amidst cries of agony, Zhang Hongxing was taken away by Hua Zhen.
It was delivered directly to Yandu Prefecture.
The prefectural magistrate presided over the trial on the spot.
An hour later, the verdict was made public.
Zhang Hongxing was convicted of treason for hiring assassins to kill the commander of the Buddhist Army.
According to the law, execute him by firing squad!
The gavel fell, and the judgment slowly floated to the ground.
Zhang Hongxing trembled with despair, but his fate was sealed.
With a gunshot, his life of wealth and luxury came to an end.
Within half a day, the news spread throughout Yandu, causing an uproar among both the common people and the upper class.
You should know that the Zhang family is a prestigious clan.
Zhang Hongxing is the son of a powerful family!
He was actually executed by firing squad?
This incident has had a huge impact!
Lin Yu's name also began to circulate in high society.
This is the first time that a local warlord has managed to bring down a powerful clan's son.
Everyone couldn't help but wonder, just who exactly is this young Marshal Lin?
What merits did he achieve?
The battle is a covert affair, not something that can be discussed openly, but some people are already aware of it.
To be able to bring down a member of a powerful family, this young marshal Lin must have made outstanding contributions and been highly regarded by the Grand Secretary!
Elders from some prominent families advised their descendants never to provoke this young Marshal Lin.
Meanwhile, some young ladies from prominent families developed a strong curiosity about this young Marshal Lin, and many even went to great lengths to try and obtain his contact information.
However, Lin Yu wasn't focused on any of that at the moment.
He only cares about the result.
When he first heard the news, he thought the cabinet was up to some kind of trick.
But with that gunshot, Zhang Hongxing was completely killed, and only then did he truly believe that the Grand Secretary was serious.
Feng Jiu said with satisfaction, "Young Marshal, you saw it, the Grand Secretary is truly fair and selfless!"
Lin Yu shook his head. "This matter is not so simple. Although the Grand Secretary is the chief minister of the cabinet, he still has to be wary of the aristocratic families. His actions must be due to some kind of concession!"
"Report!"
Just then, a messenger walked in.
"Reporting to the young marshal, Commander Hua Zhen of the Imperial Guard has come to pay his respects!"
"The Imperial Guard Commander?"
Lin Yu glanced at Feng Jiu and sneered, "What did I tell you? This matter isn't that simple!"
"Let him in!" Lin Yu said calmly.
Before long, a burly man with an imposing presence slowly walked into the military tent.
The man was in his thirties, not very old, but his imposing aura made Feng Jiu tremble, and her face immediately tightened.
This person is definitely a master!
Lin Yu narrowed his eyes slightly. "Commander Hua, please have a seat!"
Hua Zhen did not sit down, but instead saluted, "I have long admired Young Marshal Lin's name, and meeting you today, I can confirm that it is indeed well-deserved!"
Lin Yu smiled and replied, "I've only been the commander for a few months, so there's no need for such formalities. We're both in the military, so let's not stand on ceremony!"
Hua Zhen smiled and shook his head. "Young Marshal Lin doesn't quite understand me. Among all my colleagues, I, Hua Zhen, am the least likely to be polite!"
"Although Marshal Lin has only been in power for a few months, he has repeatedly defeated the Japanese pirates and made outstanding contributions. Recently, he even managed to thwart the Japanese plot and protect the feng shui of our Great Xia. These extraordinary achievements are worthy of being recorded in history and will be remembered and admired by future generations!"
By the end, Hua Zhen's expression was extremely serious, not like he was joking.
Lin Yu was slightly surprised. "You know that?"
The art of feng shui combat is extremely subtle.
The horrific scene that day was nothing more than a passing storm to the world. Lin Yu had no intention of taking credit or seeking reward.
Hua Zhen smiled and nodded, saying, "Among those in the imperial court, there are also experts in national fortune and feng shui, as well as a think tank. Although their methods are not as advanced as those of the young marshal and the masters of Longhu Mountain, it is not difficult for them to deduce the whole process!"
Lin Yu suddenly realized, then shook his head and said, "In my position, I have to do my job. As the commander of the covert war, these are all my duties and nothing to brag about!"
Hua Zhen nodded with an appreciative look, and then said, "Let's get down to business. I've come here on the orders of the Grand Secretary, requesting that the young marshal come to the cabinet for a discussion!"
"The Grand Secretary wants to see me?" Lin Yu frowned.
At this moment, Feng Jiu and the several members of the Dark Guard around her immediately tensed up.
The Grand Secretary had just dealt with Zhang Hongxing when he summoned the Young Marshal for an audience.
What is the implied meaning?
"Young Marshal..."
Feng Jiu was about to say something.
Lin Yu waved his hand, turned his head and glanced at Hua Zhen, "Since it is the Grand Secretary's decree, I, Lin, will obey. Feng Jiu, this exercise has come to a successful conclusion. You should lead your troops back to Fengtian and set off immediately!"
"Young Marshal!" Feng Jiu exclaimed anxiously.
The future of this audience is uncertain.
Shouldn't the team be left behind as a deterrent?
Why are you letting him go back?
Lin Yu said with a smile, "When I go, there will definitely be wine and meat. I'll enjoy it all by myself, leaving the brothers here to eat and sleep in the open. I'd feel really bad about that! Don't you think so, Commander Hua?"
Hua Zhen narrowed his eyes slightly, then burst into laughter, "Young Marshal Lin is indeed generous, that's true. Before leaving, the Grand Secretary had already made arrangements. He personally went to the field to harvest the leeks. These are leeks that he personally grew, not even at state banquets!"
Lin Yu smiled and nodded, "I'm ashamed to accept such praise. In that case, shall we go?"
"Walk!"
The two talked as they left the tent one after the other and got into a jeep.
Feng Jiu and the others were completely dumbfounded.
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