Seeing Yu Zheng's actions, all the subordinates inside the tent retreated in a flash, leaving only a few retainers of the Mo Lin family standing aside with confused expressions.
Then, Yu Zheng, holding a small knife, forcefully slashed Amira's chest. Thanks to his advanced acupuncture technique, not much blood splattered.
This scene inexplicably instilled a sense of fear in several of the Morin family's retainers.
Under the fearful gazes of the group, Yu Zheng skillfully removed one of Amira's organs.
As the bloody organs were removed, the Morin family retainers stood with their mouths agape, but dared not utter a sound, their eyes filled with boundless fear.
They never imagined that such cruel methods existed in this world.
Especially since Amira is still alive, yet she seems completely unaware that her organs have been removed.
This event, which was beyond people's comprehension, brought several retainers of the Morin family to the brink of mental collapse.
Yu Zheng stopped after removing all of Amira's internal organs.
Then, Yu Zheng approached several retainers of the Mo Lin family and said, "What I just showed you is to let you know that from today onwards, you must obey my arrangements in everything you do. Don't have any other thoughts, understand?"
"Gulp!"
Seeing Yu Zheng's indifferent gaze, several retainers of the Mo Lin family couldn't help but swallow hard.
A person may not be afraid of death, but sometimes, there are things that are more terrifying than death, and Yu Zheng's recent act of harvesting organs from living people is such an example.
They sensed that if they disobeyed, they would be the next ones to have their organs removed.
Subsequently, Yu Zheng personally took charge of disguising and dressing up several retainers of the Mo Lin family.
When the group emerged from the tent, their appearances had been transformed into those of Amira and her companions.
Come with me!
After giving a greeting, Yu Zheng led a few people to Xi Zhicai.
"Tsk tsk tsk, Mr. Yu's methods are indeed brilliant!!"
After seeing the transformed individuals, Xi Zhicai couldn't help but praise Yu Zheng.
Only then did he truly understand why the emperor had sent several of Yu Ji's disciples to accompany him.
He can heal the sick, use torture, gather intelligence, and even assassinate. He's practically an all-around helper. With someone like that assisting, getting things done is incredibly easy.
"You flatter me, sir. These are all essential; otherwise, His Majesty and my master wouldn't have sent us here!"
Yu Zheng responded calmly, saying that only he himself knew best how hard-won his skills were.
Back then, as many as five thousand people followed Yu Ji for training, but in the end only about ten people managed to gain Yu Ji's approval. The rest either died, were maimed, or were driven insane.
Those who can persevere and stand out under such intense pressure are not ordinary people.
Seeing this, Xi Zhicai said nothing more, but instead focused his attention on the retainers who had transformed into Amira and the others.
"I've called you here today because I have some things to tell you, and you must remember them carefully...!"
"Yes, please give your instructions, sir!"
Upon hearing Xi Zhicai's words, the retainer disguised as Amira immediately responded respectfully.
“Alright!” Xi Zhicai nodded, then said in a deep voice, “After you return, the second prince of Kushan will definitely ask you about our group. You just need to say that we may be a rebel group from the Liangzhou Qiang people.”
Regarding Ellie Morin, you only need to say that we were deceived by her identity and therefore sheltered her..."
Subsequently, Xi Zhicai taught these people all the possible questions the second prince might ask and the corresponding answers.
Finally, Xi Zhicai added, "Once you gain the Second Prince's trust, you don't need to pass on any intelligence. Just find out about and control his assassination organization as soon as possible. I will be of great use to you in the future!"
"Yes, sir!!"
Upon hearing Xi Zhicai's instructions, Amira and the others respectfully agreed and then withdrew.
Soon, these people left the camp silently, carrying the heads that Yu Zheng had disguised for them, and headed towards the Kushan Empire.
After arranging these matters, Xi Zhicai led his team to continue their journey.
...
While Xi Zhicai, full of ambition, was heading to the Kushan Empire with Ellie Morin, Liu Hong, far away in Luoyang, was also busy.
Now, it is already mid-July of the ninth year of Jianning, and it will soon be the tenth year since I ascended the throne.
Over the years, the entire court has been in a state of extraordinary busyness almost every year.
Fortunately, heaven rewards those who persevere. Under Liu Hong's guidance and with the efforts of all the capable people, the Han Dynasty entered a golden age of rapid development in both civil administration and military affairs at an extremely fast pace.
Looking at the cabinet's latest reports on agriculture, healthcare, education, industry and commerce, transportation, and foreign trade and shipping, Liu Hong smiled with satisfaction.
According to this report, more than 70% of farmers in the Han Dynasty have started using improved varieties and various farming methods developed by agricultural colleges. The average yield of grain per mu in the Han Dynasty has now reached four shi.
Although it is still far from the yield of thousands of catties per mu in later generations, this output is enough to ensure that the population of the Han Dynasty can increase to 400 million without famine.
After all, the Han Dynasty at this time was different from later generations. The Han Dynasty was the most powerful country in the world. If there was not enough land, I could just plunder it. I didn't have to worry about whether there was enough land.
The nearly 50,000 students trained by the medical school over the years have successively established medical clinics and hospitals in various counties and prefectures, which are affiliated with the imperial court and local governments.
Through years of continuous popularization and publicity, most people have gained a clear understanding of the prevention and control of plagues and various infectious diseases.
The schools in various counties and prefectures have reached a certain scale and have begun to expand to villages and towns at all levels.
There was some controversy within and outside the court regarding the issue of universal education, but Liu Hongqiang suppressed it all.
Although the public may have different opinions as they learn more, at least they are no longer so easily fooled by those with ulterior motives.
Liu Hong has always believed that the stability of a regime depends not on how much the people know, but on how much the regime does.
If you do a good job, the people will understand more and naturally give you more recognition.
What I fear most is that some regimes, while failing to improve people's livelihoods, are preoccupied with developing various methods to keep the people ignorant, attempting to maintain their rule by suppressing thought.
The latter is undoubtedly setting a trap for themselves. After all, people are not animals; they will awaken sooner or later. When a group of people who are in a daze awaken, their power will be terrifying.
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