To the First Emperor of Qin: The state has decreed this!

Chapter 136 Those who disobey orders shall be punished as treason!

Feng Jingyi pushed aside the antique shelf in the corner of the study, revealing a black entrance.

"We're hiding inside!"

That secret passage was a refuge he had built at great expense, its walls constructed from massive stones and molten iron.

Once inside, even a massive army wouldn't be able to breach it in a short time.

……

County Lieutenant's Mansion.

Commandant Han Zhen was also startled by the loud noise.

He put on his coat and had just stepped into the courtyard when he saw a guard running in.

"My lord! Something terrible has happened!"

"A large army is being mobilized in the south of the city! The shouts of battle are deafening!"

"It seems...it seems they're heading straight for the prefect's residence!"

Han Zhen's heart sank upon hearing this.

Prefectural Governor's Office?

Isn't tonight the day they planned to send away that batch of "goods"?

How could this be...?

He broke out in a cold sweat.

Could it be that the plan has been exposed?

He dared not think any further and roared at the guard:

"Whose men are they? Did you see them clearly?!"

"Look... I can see clearly now! The one leading the group looks like... it's that Immortal Master Zhang!"

"What?"

Han Zhen was stunned. He grabbed the guard by the collar.

He almost pressed his face against his chest, roaring out each word with a hoarse, slurred tone:

"Say it again! Who's in charge?"

The guard was so frightened that he stammered and repeated:

"It's...it's Master Zhang!"

"It's that... that Master Zhang who came during the day!"

Zhang Fan?!

That greedy, lustful good-for-nothing?

Countless thoughts flashed through his mind, but ultimately, they all converged into one—

fear!

A chilling fear!

Whether Zhang Fan is truly foolish or feigning madness, the fact remains that he is now leading troops to attack the prefectural governor's mansion.

And I, as Feng Jing's accomplice!

Once Feng Jing falls from power, I will definitely not have a good ending.

The only way out is to wipe out Zhang Fan's "bandits" before the situation gets out of control.

Dead people cannot speak.

As long as Zhang Fan is dead, Feng Jing and he will still be in charge of the affairs of Changzi County.

"Guards! Beat the drums! Gather the troops!"

A fierce glint appeared in Han Zhen's eyes, and he roared.

"Pass on my orders!"

"All 5,000 troops stationed in the city, immediately! Right now! Move out!"

"Target: The Prefectural Governor's Mansion!"

"Surround that house, and everyone inside, until there's no space to move!"

"Anyone who dares to resist will be killed without exception!!"

……

The front courtyard of the Feng residence.

Shouts of battle, the clash of weapons, the cracking of bones, and screams of agony mingled together.

Zhang Fan walked at the front, and with each swing of the Ding Qin Sword in his hand, a line of blood appeared.

His white clothes were stained red with splattered blood, and his eyes were filled with murderous intent.

Although the guards of the Feng residence were numerous, their resistance was very weak in the face of these soldiers.

These soldiers' attacks were devoid of unnecessary movements; they were all killing techniques honed on the battlefield.

With a flash of the blade, the throat was cut open.

The spear thrust out, piercing the heart.

This is a massacre.

Zhang Fan led eight hundred men, advancing irresistibly into the depths of the inner courtyard.

Just then, a static sound came from his earphones.

Immediately afterwards, Zhu Feng's voice rang out:

"Comrade Zhang Fan! Report the situation!"

"We've already seen footage of your storming of the prefectural governor's residence using action cameras!"

Upon hearing Zhu Feng's voice, the killing intent in Zhang Fan's eyes subsided slightly.

He dodged a slashing broadsword to the side, then swung his sword backhand, severing the attacker's arm, and immediately retaliated:

"We have broken into the inner courtyard of the Feng residence, and the resistance is being eliminated!"

"Feng Jing himself is missing!"

"good!"

Zhu Feng's voice was grave on the other end of the phone:

"Comrade Zhang Fan, listen to me! Now is not the time for killing!"

"We must find direct evidence of Feng Jing's corruption, bribery, and child trafficking!"

"Account books, letters, and witness testimonies! These are the key documents!"

"Without conclusive evidence, you've already stormed the prefect's mansion with a sword!"

Even if there's a reason for it, in court, it will only put you at a disadvantage!

"Do you understand?! What we lack right now is evidence!"

Zhu Feng's words brought Zhang Fan back to his senses.

Zhu Feng is right.

Killing Feng Jing is easy, but to thoroughly uncover the forces behind him, we need witnesses and physical evidence.

"clear!"

Zhang Fan's response was brief.

He swung the Dingqin Sword in his hand, and the sword energy burst forth, sending several guards who rushed at him flying.

He then gave an order to a centurion behind him:

"Wang Hu!"

"exist!"

"Send two hundred men to search immediately!"

"Study, bedroom, accounting room—anywhere with written records!"

"Turn every possible hiding place upside down!"

"yes!"

Wang Hu accepted the order and immediately dispatched a team to rush towards the various rooms in the inner courtyard.

Zhang Fan thought for a moment, then summoned another guard and gave him instructions:

"Furthermore, send men to search the dungeon, woodshed, and any other place in the manor where people might be imprisoned!"

"Go find a middle-aged couple; they are Luo Ying and Luo Li's parents!"

"Remember, I need to see him alive or dead! Go now!"

"Yes, sir!"

The guards obeyed and ran out.

However, just as Zhang Fan finished deploying all of this—

A soldier responsible for perimeter security ran over, his voice trembling:

"My lord! Something terrible has happened!"

"The city's garrison has been mobilized!"

"A large number of people are surrounding us from all directions!"

"The number is at least several thousand!"

This statement came out.

The soldiers fighting around them paused for a moment.

Thousands of people?

With eight hundred against several thousand, and within this small mansion, once surrounded, they would have no way to escape.

All eyes were on Zhang Fan.

However, there was no trace of panic on Zhang Fan's face.

It was as if all of this was within his expectations.

He glanced at the sky outside the prefectural governor's mansion and gave a second order to the messenger beside him:

"Pass on my orders!"

"All brothers outside the mansion, shout the order outwards!"

"Say the following: 'By order of the First Emperor, arrest the imperial criminal. All bystanders must leave immediately. Those who disobey will be punished for treason!'"

"If they fear the emperor's authority and withdraw on their own, that would be for the best!"

"if……"

A ruthless glint flashed in Zhang Fan's eyes.

"If they remain obstinate..."

"Then proceed with the 'Heavenly Thunder' plan as originally scheduled!"

"yes!"

The messenger's eyes gleamed; without fear, he turned and relayed the order.

……

Outside the prefectural governor's residence.

"Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!"

"Surround it! Surround this area! Don't let a single fly out!"

Commandant Han Zhen, mounted on his horse, brandished his whip and roared.

The five thousand soldiers behind him surged forward, blocking every exit of the entire prefectural governor's mansion.

The archers quickly occupied the high ground, and countless arrows were aimed at the walls of the prefectural governor's mansion, ready to unleash a volley of arrows at the command.

A chilling atmosphere enveloped the entire area.

Han Zhen looked at the mansion before him, now engulfed in battle, and a smile appeared on his face.

Zhang Fan!

You are dead!

So what if you are a Celestial Master personally appointed by His Majesty?

Tonight, you are a traitorous rebel!

I was ordered to quell the rebellion, and my actions were perfectly justified!

Once you die, everything will end!

He hardened his heart and was preparing to order the attack—

suddenly!