"I can't stand it anymore." A disciple of the family shouted and ran out of the crowd. Seeing him running away, some people also ran away. However, what greeted them were the bows, arrows and spears of Dongzhou soldiers. These Dongzhou soldiers
Coming from the land of Sanfu, they would not show any mercy to these powerful people in Sichuan. The arrows penetrated their flesh and their spears drew blood. More than a hundred people who escaped were killed on the spot, and the grass was covered with blood.
Mr. Zhang already knew that Liu Zhang was playing for real. He never thought that this day would come, because he had lived for seventy years. In his mind, the family was invincible. There would be no officials except open rebellion.
Dare to attack them, even the emperor, but why, Liu Zhang, a small state pastor, dared to kill so many children of the family? Isn't he afraid of arousing the public outrage of the families in the world?
But it is useless to think about it now. It is certain that Liu Zhang had murderous intentions. Even if Liu Zhang was eventually besieged by the world's noble families and died, if he died at that time, what would it have to do with him?
Mr. Zhang began to regret his confrontation with Liu Zhang. Now think about it, Liu Zhang dared to lead 5,000 soldiers to Fucheng, dared to behead 50,000 enemy troops in demonstration at the top of Fucheng, and dared to pursue the rebels for thousands of miles to Wuxi. How could he underestimate it?
How can he think that such a person can be manipulated at will?
Confused, Mr. Zhang sighed heartbrokenly. He felt that he still had the last glimmer of hope. Liu Zhang destroyed the other five big clans, leaving only Zhang, Yuan, Han, and some small clans. Why is this? As Liu Zhang
The Lord of Yizhou must still hope that he will surrender.
Thinking of this, Mr. Zhang seized his last chance and bowed loudly: "Lord Zhou Mu, the people are ignorant and do not know the power of Zhou Mu. They are heartbroken by what they have done in the past. The people are willing to hand over the lawless descendants of the clan and support the four imperial examinations of Lord Zhou Mu."
I will serve as an official and donate money and food to help you prosper Xichuan and revitalize the Han Dynasty." The cost of destroying the entire clan is too terrible, and Mr. Zhang cannot help but not give in.
"This old man is quite calm." A teasing smile appeared on Liu Zhang's lips. Wang Lei looked at him, and Liu Zhang said lightly: "Continue."
Wang Lei read loudly: "The three clans of Zhang, Yuan, and Han are all wealthy families. They serve as the pillars of Jiangzhou and ensure the prosperity of southern Shu. However, they use their power to bully others, use the strong to suppress the weak, bully and dominate the market, occupy land, harbor lawlessness, and collude with officials to steal from the imperial court.
Wealth, helped Zhao Wei plunder the people's fat and anointing, financed the rebellion, resisted the edicts of the Mufu, and the crime was not punishable. According to the laws of the Han Dynasty, the chiefs of the three tribes of Yi, Zhang, Yuan, and Han were executed by Ling Chi."
Mr. Zhang and the Yuan clan leader suddenly collapsed to the ground.
The sun was setting in the west, and there was a residual glow. Blood dripped into the moat, making a ticking sound. The two thousand heads in the execution ground looked particularly terrifying and evil under the sunlight. There were tens of thousands of troops and civilians in total, but there was no sound.
There was no sound. In the execution ground, only the clan leaders of the three clans who had been imprisoned let out their dying screams.
Liu Zhang slowly stood up from the chair. His stiff body and numb heart prevented him from maintaining balance. He could only hold on to the armrest with one hand, rub his temples, and walked down the steps, passing the heads.
The three patriarchs who passed Heng Miao.
Liu Zhang walked up to the remaining members of the small tribes and the incited troublemakers. His original plan was to say something to make them surrender, but in the end Liu Zhang said nothing and went straight into the city with Wenwu.
The three clan leaders were executed by Ling Chi, the army returned to camp, the people dispersed in dismay, and a group of soldiers cleaned up the execution ground, leaving only stains of blood in the end.
During the Jiangzhou massacre, 2,178 people were beheaded. Blood flowed into the Jiangzhou moat, dyeing the water of the Dianjiang and Yangtze rivers red. The smell of blood lingered in the ancient city of Jiangzhou for several months. The unprecedented massacre shocked the world.
, the attention of various princes was drawn to Yizhou by this shocking incident.
"Liu Zhang knows how to kill people? Hahaha, do you believe it?"
In the city of Xuchang, Cao Cao laughed loudly while holding a bamboo slip handed by a soldier. He handed the bamboo slip to Xun Yu beside him and said to the civil and military people: "I really didn't expect that a coward like Liu Zhang would dare to
It's interesting to kill someone so generously, tell me what you think about this matter?"
Cheng Yu stepped forward and said: "My lord, Liu Zhang is weak and weak. Everyone knows that, but now he is massacring thousands of descendants of his family in Jiangzhou. He must be instigated by others. From what I see, Xichuan has either a butcher and a sycophant, or a bold and powerful man."
, and won the trust of Liu Zhang, so Xichuan must be a place full of variables."
"Otherwise." Xun You said: "My lord, if it was just the Jiangzhou massacre, Mr. Cheng's guess is very likely. However, as far as I know, before the Jiangzhou massacre, Liu Zhang personally went to Fucheng to quell Zhao Wei's rebels.
, with 5,000 men resisting 50,000 men, they finally won a complete victory. After that, they pursued him for thousands of miles and beheaded Zhao Wei in the Wuxi Barbaric Area.
Such actions, if Liu Zhang is really cowardly, cannot be persuaded by a trusted minister. Therefore, I believe that the Jiangzhou massacre was done by Liu Zhang himself, and he must have suppressed many opposing voices. Such a hero is very commendable.
consider."
"Liu Zhang? Hero? Why do I feel that these two words stand so awkwardly together? Wen Ruo, what do you think?" Cao Cao asked, tilting his head.
Xun Yu bowed respectfully and said: "My lord, what Xun You said is very reasonable. Back then, King Chuzhuang became famous after three years of inactivity, and Liu Zhangmu guarded Yizhou for six years. Maybe it was because of the internal troubles of Zhao Wei and others that he became enlightened, but Xun You said
"It's very worrying", Xun Yu couldn't agree with it. Even if Liu Zhang got the idea, he would change from cowardice to violence, from one extreme to the other. Such people can be called violent lords but not heroic lords.
A weak leader can still survive, but a violent leader will not last long, so what is there to worry about? What's more, with the Jiangzhou massacre, Liu Zhang has lost all his ambition as a scholar, and Xichuan has no future at all. My lord, there is no need to take Liu Zhang to heart."
"Yes." Cao Cao nodded: "Wen Ruo's words are very much in line with my wishes, yes? Fengxiao, why don't you say anything?"
Guo Jia stood at the end and kept looking out the door. He didn't hear what Cao Cao said clearly and looked at Cao Cao blankly. Cao Cao had to repeat what he said again. Guo Jia said with a smile: "My lord, whether Liu Zhang was instigated by others or not,
Or you may have enlightened yourself, it has nothing to do with the Lord.
My lord cares about the world, but now he should keep his eyes on the north. No matter whether Liu Zhang becomes good or bad, beautiful or ugly, our current enemy is Yuan Shao. We should bother to analyze what Liu Zhang is doing. When will we attack Xichuan or Liu Zhang?
It's not too late to call us at our doorstep and analyze it.
The lord now only needs to write a critical article in the name of the emperor, giving a stern warning to Liu Zhang for killing the nobles, and post it widely within the jurisdiction. In this way, Liu Zhang will not only be in big trouble, but we can also win the hearts of the nobles, saving time and effort.
Don’t worry, why are you using so much brains?”
"Fengxiao's words are indeed striking and enlightening." Cao Cao laughed and said, "I have Fengxiao and all the capable ministers. When the Japanese troops arrive in Xichuan, Liu Zhang's son will definitely be restrained. Now let's analyze the situation in the north..."
Guo Jia's eyes flew to the door again, and he smiled brightly: "Slaughtering aristocratic families, and recruiting officials in the four major subjects, no matter what your results are, you can still be considered a person with great courage to turn things upside down."