511: Chapter 260: Return (Please Subscribe)_2 511: Chapter 260: Return (Please Subscribe)_2 Both factions prided themselves in killing the disciples of the other, and this pleased their respective Demon Lords.
The key event was at noon today when Gu Qiansheng of “Swallowing the Ages” appeared at the Ancient Market, triumphantly proclaiming his feat of sacrificing a True Disciple of the Blood Bat Mountain.
As Chu Xisheng finished speaking, there was a sudden buzz of noise from behind Tie Xiaosheng.
Tie Xiaosheng felt a rush of blood to his head.
He couldn’t help but take a deep breath, “Flag Leader, the survival and honor of a hundred thousand brothers of the Iron Banner Gang are tied to you.
Please prioritize your safety and refrain from such foolish acts!”
He was well aware that the Haiqing Gang Headquarters was a dragon pond and tiger cave, and he understood the deadly risk Chu Xisheng was taking in killing Lin Shi.
Then, with a flick of his robe and a clanging voice, Tie Xiaosheng said, “Please, Flag Leader, arrange for someone to prepare a grand ceremony at the Mi Family Mansion, to use Lin Shi’s head to sacrifice for our late Flag Leader!”
He was quite irritated by Chu Xisheng’s reckless endangerment of his own life, yet he was immensely surprised by the head of Lin Shi, wielder of the Songfeng Sword.
Chu Xisheng gave a dry laugh, “As for the sacrifice for the Flag Leader, I have already arranged for someone to take care of it, but it will take place in three days.
We’ll also take the head of Governor Sikong Chan, so our Flag Leader can rest peacefully in the underworld.”
The numerous Outer Hall Masters present all turned pale upon hearing this.
Take the head of Governor Sikong Chan?
Was the Flag Leader planning to formally rebel and openly break with the court?
A bit of unease stirred in everyone’s heart, but there wasn’t much fear.
Having reached this point, everyone in the Iron Banner Gang was mentally prepared for the future.
If the Governor of East State insisted on suppressing the rebellion, they had no other way out but to rebel.
Fighting back now might give them a sliver of a chance; if they did not, they would sooner or later be consumed entirely.
Might as well give it a full try, there was nothing to fear.
After all, a beheading was nothing more than a bowl-sized scar.
Xunyang Hall Master Lu Jiuli spoke frankly, “Flag Leader, are you planning to attack Xiushui County City?
With all due respect, most of our Iron Banner Gang is a disorganized mob, and tens of thousands of state troops are coveting our position.
Before we defeat the state troops, we must be extremely cautious about attacking the city.”
“The Flag Leader does not intend to raise the banner of rebellion alone nor are we alone in attacking Xiushui County City; we are to join forces with the Tianping Army.”
The speaker was Dan Chiling, seated to the east of the map, his eyes gleaming with mirth: “To let the Deputy Flag Leader and all others know, the Governor has already labeled Sikong Chan a rebel, a remnant of Rebel Prince’s faction, part of Lu Chen’s ‘Sword and Dream’ forces, conspiring with Xiushui gentry and the East State Inner Court Eunuch to stage a rebellion in Xiushui County City.
The truth is now clear, the evidence irrefutable.
Moreover, the East State Inspection Department has also canceled the warrants for the Flag Leader and the Deputy Flag Leader today.
Our Young Flag Leader has already agreed with Mr.
Governor that in three days, thirty thousand Tianping Army troops will cross the river, with the Iron Banner Gang supporting them in attacking Xiushui County City.”
Lu Luan also sat next to the map.
Her expression was sour, clearly unhappy.
What ties did Sikong Chan have with her father, Lu Chen?
This man had nothing to do with their Rumeng Manor.
Those court officials were all corrupt, blaming everything on them without reason!
Yet, Dan Chiling was quite delighted.
He initially thought the Dan Family had no choice but to follow Chu Xisheng down a dark path, but today, there was a sudden and favorable turn.
Under Chu Xisheng’s leadership, Iron Banner Gang not only shed the rebel label but also turned the tables, labeling Governor Sikong Chan and others like Shangguan Shen Hao and Shen Zhou as rebels, pushing them to a dead end!
Chu Xisheng had even drawn him a pie today and granted him the position of Sheshui Hall Master.
A few months ago, Dan Chiling wouldn’t have been concerned with a mere Hall Master position of the Iron Banner Gang.
The Dan Family, having deep roots in West Mountain for hundreds of years, boasting hundreds of house soldiers and over a thousand house guests, held greater prestige than a Hall Master of the Iron Banner Gang.
But now it was different.
He believed that following this event, the forces and strength of the Iron Banner Gang would rapidly expand, becoming the overlord of both Xiushui and Xunyang counties.
Besides, what place was Sheshui Town?
It used to be the Haiqing Gang Headquarters, also in Xiushui County, ranking fifth in prosperity, right after Xiushui City, Ancient Market, East City Pier, and West Mountain.
Even after being expelled from the East City Pier and having West Mountain Hall destroyed by Chu Xisheng, relying solely on Sheshui Town, they still managed to maintain over a thousand gang members, barely surviving.
Dan Chiling was already considering bringing in some of his relatives.
His brothers, evading the pursuit of the court, were living a tough life.
Sheshui Town, rich in silk, was literally a land of milk and honey.
If managed well in the future, supporting five or six Fifth Grade officials would be no issue at all.
However, Tie Xiaosheng’s mind was still a mass of confusion; his first thought was that Chu Xisheng had been deceived by the Governor of East State.
Sikong Chan, a remnant of the Rebel Prince?
Conspiring with the Xiushui County Scholars to rebel?
No matter how Tie Xiaosheng thought about it, it seemed absurd.
“Flag Leader, the court officials are cunning and backstabbing is common for them; we must not trust their words lightly!
I think the Governor is clearly trying to deceive us, letting the Tianping Army cross the river—”
“Uncle Tie, this is personally verified by Great Elder Qingxuzi of the Formless Divine Sect.”
Chu Xisheng laughed and interrupted Tie Xiaosheng’s words: “Right now, the Governor is lobbying in the court, requesting the Ministry of War and the Cabinet for approval.
We expect that in three days, the Tianping Army can officially move out.”
He pointed to the map in front of him: “Before that, we need to seal off the entire Xiushui County, preventing these traitors from escaping Xiushui.”