Chapter 46: Bloody Means (Third Update, Seeking Votes)

  Li Ji looked at Du He's smile and for some reason felt a faint chill in his heart, curiously asking: "What do you want to do, my virtuous nephew?"

  Du He evaded and did not answer, only smiling: "These uncles will soon know that the young nephew asked to borrow 5,000 troops from his uncle first, hoping that his uncle can agree!"

  Li Ji did not ask much, and when he came, he followed Li Shimin's instructions, as long as Du He's request was not excessive, he would fully support him. Here, there was no hesitation at all, and he allocated 5,000 troops to him.

  On that day, Du He led Luo Tong, Fang Yiai, Fan Yuanchen, Wang Dezheng and more than 5,000 guards under his command to arrive in Yan Prefecture, where they were warmly received by Yan Prefecture Governor Bie Congwoshi.

  Bié Chóng Wò Shī was originally the leader of a small Qiang tribe. Because he led his people to submit to the Tang Dynasty, he received high praise. Li Shimin established a prefecture in his territory and appointed him as the Governor of Yán Prefecture, putting him in charge of the administration of the prefecture.

  In fact, Ashina Zhen did not truly surrender, but because his tribe was weak and small, if there was no powerful backer, in the Western Regions where the strong prey on the weak, there would eventually be a day when they would be eaten. So he led his followers to surrender to the Tang Dynasty, becoming a prefecture of the Tang Dynasty, only seeking a powerful backer, and never thought about making an effort for the Tang Dynasty.

  Therefore, when the Tubo's power was great and threatened their existence, they surrendered immediately without any hesitation.

  After Tubo's defeat, they could no longer rely on them and naturally turned to the Tang Dynasty to show their loyalty, saying that they had surrendered to Tubo in order to emulate Jiang Wei's story.

  Although Du He's status was far inferior to Li Ji, he was the acting governor and had already grasped his own power over life and death. Bie Congwo was guilty of treachery and naturally did not dare to be slow, so he personally came out of the city to welcome him.

  But seeing the vast army behind Du He, his face was somewhat uncertain: "Just coming to attend the banquet, why bring so many soldiers and horses."

  Du He came rushing over, his footsteps quick with anxiety, "Your subordinate has something to report..."

  As soon as he reported his name, Du He's eyes revealed a murderous intent. Without any hesitation, he drew the Panlong Sword and swung it in a single stroke!

  The sword flashed over his head, and Bie Congwei's head rolled to the ground, but because this sword was too fast, Bie Congwei's body did not fall, still standing stupidly, blood spouting three feet.

  Everyone was stunned, who would have thought that Du He would silently take down the killer with just one move.

  The tribal officials who came to greet them were terrified one by one.

  Lu Tong was also shocked and asked: "Why is this?"

  "Because he is Betrayal, so kill him!" Du He said the reason for taking action, Betrayal betrayed the Tang Dynasty, and for this kind of person, it's not worth arguing with him at all, so one sword directly killed him.

  He completely ignored the officials who were in a state of panic, turned around and shouted to the 5,000 soldiers: "Pass on my order, immediately surround the Yan State City, confiscate all weapons and armor inside the city, gather all civilians and officials at the front of the prefecture, if there is any resistance, kill without mercy!"

  At the order, 5,000 soldiers immediately surrounded Yan State and surged into the city through four gates.

  Du He took the head of Bie Cong Wushi and led Fan Yuanchen to occupy the state city government, where they searched for the appointment tables of all sizes in Yan State and casually stuffed them into their pockets.

  Yanzhou was not large, originally composed of small Qiang tribes, with only over 20,000 civilians in the city and only 2,000 soldiers. How could they dare to resist the Tang army that was as fierce as wolves and tigers? They were driven one by one to the front of the prefecture.

  Du He walked out of the government office step by step, holding a person's head in his hand. It was not difficult to see that it was indeed Bie Congwu's.

  The eyes of the Qiang people gathered in front of the government office, looking at Du He, were all filled with deep unease. Especially those officials who had guilty consciences, were even more frightened and sweating profusely.

  "Brethren of the Qiang tribe!" Du He stood high on the steps of the prefectural government, looking down at the twenty thousand citizens below, and said with some sorrow: "How do you say the Great Tang has treated you?"

  "You originally lived in an environment of survival of the fittest, it was I, the Great Tang, who gave you a new environment, it was I, the Great Tang, who taught you agriculture, giving you a brand new life, so that you no longer have to wander about, so that you no longer have to fight and shed blood for a little water and grass! It can be said that my Great Tang Dynasty has been benevolent and righteous to the utmost..."

  Du He's words were strong and powerful. The people below, although they were Qiang people, had defected to the Great Tang for over a decade, so they naturally understood what he meant.

  One by one, they all lowered their heads. As Du He said, the Tang Dynasty was indeed very good to them, and no one could find any fault with this.

  "But...!" Du He's words gradually turned to anger: "But what about you! How will you repay my Great Tang? Your repayment is rebellion, is ruthless abandonment! Fine, since you have the guts to rebel, then you should be prepared to rebel against my Great Tang mentally!"

  He took out the appointment letter from his bosom and said in a cold voice: "Gong Cao Ahuer, beheaded! Cang Cao Hudu Yu, beheaded! Hu Cao Aqimai, beheaded!"

  With each of his sentences, an official was immediately pushed out and beheaded.

  Law officers, execute!

  Off with his head!

  Seize the reins and cut!

  Chang Shi, behead!

  Simmer down, behead!

  Du He's predecessor had beheaded all officials in the city, from top to bottom.

  More than thirty heads rolled in front of the prefecture, the fresh blood stained the ground red, and the heavy atmosphere weighed on the hearts of all the Qiang people. Everyone's eyes showed deep fear and horror, as if the young man in front of them was a devil from hell.

  Du He's expressionless face gazed at all of this, any official who couldn't avoid the crime of treason, even if they were low-ranking and had no right to inquire about major events, but still remained in office, was equivalent to agreeing with Bei Congwu's treasonous actions, so they should be killed!

  For this kind of ethnic group that betrays the Tang Dynasty, there is no need to have any sympathy at all. In their eyes, sympathy will only be seen as a weakness of the Tang Dynasty.

  While bestowing favors on them, they must also be made to fear, so that they dare not have the thought of rebellion and betrayal.

  After Du He settled all the officials, he did not make things difficult for the common people. He simply let them go and allowed them to continue living their own lives. As for the families of the officials, they were all taken into custody to await Li Shimin's decision to be exiled to Lingnan.

  After handling the Yan state affairs, Du He led 5,000 troops to rush to Nuozhou without stopping.

  The governor of Nuo State had already learned about the fate of Bie Chongwoshi and quietly fled overnight.

  When Du He arrived in Nuo State, the entire Nuo State was in a state of leaderlessness, and other officials in the territory did not know about Du He's actions in Yan State, and they all felt bewildered.

  But soon they followed in the footsteps of Yan State again. The officials, big and small, in the city of Nuo State let Du He be slaughtered to death, not one was left.

  Du He's move shocked the surrounding tribes, who had enjoyed the kindness of the Tang Dynasty. Faced with such a ruthless move by the Tang Dynasty, they were all frightened and couldn't sleep at night. Especially those tribal leaders with ulterior motives were even more terrified.

  "So Li Bu has fled to Baima?" Du He received the news from the scouts.

  Ji Hou said: "Bali is the son-in-law of the White Orchid tribe leader, he has nowhere else to go but to flee to the White Orchid!"

  Du He let out a cold hum: "Even if you escape to the ends of the earth, I will not forgive you! Pass on the order to the entire army, set off for Bailan!"

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