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The sounds of surrender echoed throughout Jiaodong County. After witnessing Ye Yang's devastating power, the soldiers were in awe and dared not resist any longer. On the city walls, many knelt down, shouting, "We are willing to serve the New King of Qi forever!"
Tian Rong's face turned pale, his flesh trembling with rage. Unable to contain himself, he kicked a kneeling general beside him and shouted, "Damn you traitors! How did you once pledge loyalty to me, only to turn against me today? You ungrateful wretches, how can you call yourselves human?"
The general was furious and stood up, grabbing Tian Rong by the collar. He shouted, "You spoiled brat! How could you know that we fought on the Blood Battle fields only to protect our Wei Kingdom? Now that Qi State is flourishing under Lord Ziyu's governance, why should we join you in tyranny and slaughter?"
As he spoke, the general drew his sword and declared, "Today, I will slay you, the scourge of the nation, for the sake of the people of Qi State!"
The blade glinted coldly, sending a chill through the night air.
"Clang!"
Blood gushed forth as Tian Rong's fat head was severed from his body, spraying blood several feet high. His bloated body collapsed onto the city wall, and his bloody head fell with a thud at Wang Lie's feet.
Raising Tian Rong's head high, Wang Lie shouted, "The traitor king has been executed! The rest shall not be held accountable. Open the city gates immediately to welcome the New King of Qi!"
Instantly, soldiers poured out of the city, kneeling on either side. The guards holding Jiaodong County's insignia and swords emerged, shouting, "Long live Qi King! Long live Qi King!"
Ye Yang felt somewhat uncomfortable. Previously just a general and always a behind-the-scenes operator, he suddenly found himself as a true king. The joy came too quickly for him; instead of elation, he felt more concern about how to protect Qi State and Yan Kingdom's territories after becoming the New King of Qi. Powerful enemies like Xiang Yu, Zhang Han, and Peng Yue were all eyeing Qi State's fertile lands.
Upon entering the city, he left several Dragon Armored Warriors to guard it. With Earth Level Nine strength, they could already intimidate an entire county city. These Dragon Armored Warriors had always been loyal to Ye Yang; they were young warriors from Hidden Dragon Hall entrusted with the duty of protecting the land.
The next day, he returned to Linzi City.
In the direction of Xianyang, gifts from Chancellor Huai arrived, including the Axe of the Qi King, talismans, and so on. Additionally, a thousand beauties were granted, along with three thousand craftsmen carrying a large amount of gold and silver to Linzi City. Three Supervisors were sent according to the intentions of Chancellor Huai and Xiang Yu, to undertake extensive construction in Linzi City for the palace of the Qi King.
"Your Highness, how should we handle these Supervisors, craftsmen, and beauties?" Wang Lie asked with a headache.
Ye Yang, holding the Azure Soul Sword, stood atop the city and smiled, "Accept all the beauties and distribute gold and silver to them. Let them return to their hometowns. If they have no home to go back to, they can go to the Fire God Clan and serve as maids in the Ye Family. My Ye Family is not thriving enough; you understand..."
Wang Lie grinned, "I understand!"
Ye Yang glanced at Wang Lie and then at Zhang Tianhe not far away, saying with a smile, "Tianhe, when we were in Liang City, you were alone. How about you pick a few beauties for yourself and have some fun?"
Zhang Tianhe's rugged face turned red instantly. "Zi Yu, don't joke with me! Otherwise... I'll let you experience the power of Xingtian's Three Wrath!"
Ye Yang pouted, "Fine, my good intentions are wasted on you..."
Zhang Tianhe chuckled, "The main thing is that I don't like any of them. Most of those beauties are daughters of poor families; it's too pitiful. How can I take advantage of their misfortune?"
Wang Lie said, "Among those beauties, there are indeed a few stunning ones. Prince Qi, why not choose a few for yourself?"
Ye Yang licked his lips and smiled, "Is that allowed?"
With a clang, Yun Xiaoxi, who was admiring flowers not far behind them, suddenly drew her Blade a few inches out of its sheath, startling Ye Yang into shivering. "Forget it; I don't want any..."
Zhang Tianhe said, "Zi Yu, is Xiang Yu really that kind-hearted? He sends people and resources, and even dispatches so many beauties to Linzi City. Could it be that Xiang Yu has truly recognized you as the Qi King?"
Ye Yang sneered, "Hmph, this is nothing but Fan Zeng's scheme. Using beauties, money, and palace delicacies to soften my fighting spirit. If I allow this, I will truly become a puppet of the Qi King. One day, Xiang Yu will march east and easily sweep through Qi Land, and then the whole world will truly belong to the Chu people."
Zhang Tianhe clenched his fists tightly, "Damn it, what a despicable old man Fan Zeng is! How infuriating! In that case, I might as well drive away those craftsmen and beauties."
"Don't!" Ye Yang chuckled lightly. "Tianhe, you're being too impulsive. Don't rush. Let those craftsmen build the palace. A luxurious palace can serve as a training ground for troops, a place for military strategy discussions, and a school for education. It will cultivate talents for Qi State and stabilize the nation, making Qi Land a peaceful haven in this chaotic world. Isn't that better?"
Zhang Tianhe couldn't help but smile. "Well, Zi Yu still thinks things through!"
Wang Lie then said, "Liu Bang has already entered Bashu. Zhang Han, Sima Xin, and Dong Yi have become Xiang Yu's three dogs, known as the Three Qins, guarding Guanzhong while controlling the vital routes between us and Bashu. With this, Xiang Yu can maneuver freely in the Central Plains; half of the world already belongs to the Xiang family!"
"It doesn't matter; let him run rampant..." Ye Yang pursed his lips and said, "There is one thing I wanted to do most but ultimately failed to accomplish..."
"What is it?" Wang Lie asked.
Ye Yang clenched his iron fist and said in a low voice, "Kill Fan Zeng! The vengeful spirits of hundreds of thousands of citizens from Yanmen County linger in my mind every day; they cannot be dispelled. If I don't kill Fan Zeng, I cannot face those who died unjustly!"
Wang Lie nodded and whispered, "I heard that Zhang Liang used a strategy of sowing discord to make Xiang Yu begin to doubt Fan Zeng's loyalty. He also exploited the rift between Yu Ji and Fan Zeng to plot continuously. Fan Zeng's status in Xiang Yu's heart is declining day by day; perhaps our opportunity will come soon!"
"Mm..."
At the edge of Bashu, Liu Bang, dressed in a red robe, looked into the distance and sighed, "We have burned the bridge; when can we leave Bashu and compete with Xiang Yu for the world?"
Xiao He smiled slightly, "Han Wang need not be too concerned about this matter. When the time comes, we will naturally be able to leave Bashu."
"What about Zifang? Why is he so insistent on not following us to Bashu?"
"Lord may not know, but Mr. Zifang is deep in thought and is searching for a leader for you. Once he finds this person, we can leave Bashu and destroy the Chu Army!"
Liu Bang's gaze became stern as he suddenly asked, "Has Zifang fulfilled his agreement with Xuan Lian?"
Xiao He smiled mysteriously, "Rest assured, Lord. Zifang has cleverly substituted and gifted Qilin Blood to Xuan Lian. Even though Xuan Lian's martial arts are extraordinary, he cannot discern the authenticity of Qilin Blood. Hmph, half of this world already belongs to you, Lord; all that remains is patience."
Liu Bang smiled slightly, "You and Zifang are truly my saviors!"
Xiao He chuckled, "Lord has Zhang Liang for civil matters and Fan Kuai for military affairs; it's a pity you lack a remarkable general. Just wait; Zifang will surely find that talented commander!"
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