Nine dragons fight for the throne, I don't want to sit on this throne

In the early morning on the streets of Jinyang City, people have not yet started their new day.

At this time, the sound of the Chu army's iron hooves shattered the silence of dawn.

Zhao Yu was dressed in black armor, with a long sword hanging from his waist. He rode a snow-white warhorse and led three hundred white cavalrymen to escort the prison cart slowly towards the execution ground in the center of the city.

In the prison car, Meng Xiao, Lin Jian, Bai Miao and Zhao Pan had disheveled hair, heavy shackles on their hands and feet, and their bodies were covered with scars and blood.

Behind them, there were dozens of prison vans, which held the direct descendants and confidants of the four major families. Each of them looked ashen, with despair in their eyes.

"Dang! Dang! Dang!"

The sound of the Chu army's gongs resounded throughout the city, and the soldiers shouted along the streets:

"By order of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the rebels will be executed today at noon! All citizens of Jinyang may attend the execution!"

In the houses on both sides of the street, people cautiously opened the windows or hid behind the doors to peek.

When they saw who was in the prison van, their faces were first filled with shock, and then with anger.

"The Chu army wants to kill people again!"

An old woman cursed tremblingly, "These executioners, it's not enough to destroy our Jin State, now they want to kill people!"

"Shh! Keep your voice down!"

The young man next to her quickly pulled her back: "Don't let Chu Jun hear it!"

But the anger spread like wildfire, and the people whispered to each other, their eyes full of resentment.

The execution ground was located in the city square of Jinyang City. It used to be the place where the Jin State held celebrations, but now it has become a place for the Chu army to carry out executions.

On the high platform, Yun Jianye, dressed in crimson official uniform, stared sternly at the growing crowd below.

The people were driven by the Chu army to surround the execution ground. They cursed under their breath, their eyes full of hostility.

Yun Jianye glanced at the crowd and sighed inwardly.

He knew that although the Chu army had occupied Jinyang, the people's hearts were not with them.

If today's execution is not handled properly, it may incite civil unrest.

He took a deep breath, strode to the front of the stage, and said loudly: "Fellow villagers of Jinyang City!"

The noisy crowd gradually quieted down, and countless pairs of eyes stared at him, with anger, fear, and confusion.

"Those executed today are not innocent people, but traitors who colluded with foreign enemies and intended to sell out their country!"

Yun Jianye's voice was loud and resonant in the square.

When the people heard this, they looked at each other and started talking again.

"The four major families - the Meng family, the Lin family, the Bai family, and the Zhao family!"

Yun Jianye continued, "They are opposing His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's new policies, secretly sending people to assassinate General Yang Xingye, and even colluding with the Tang Dynasty, preparing to surrender the city and lure the Tang army into Jinyang!"

"What?" There was a cry of surprise from the crowd.

"fart!"

Lin Jian in the prison van suddenly struggled and roared, "Yun Jianye! You are slandering me!"

Yun Jianye sneered and waved his hand.

The guards at the side immediately carried out several wooden boxes. When they were opened, they found secret letters, maps, and a gold medal engraved with the imperial seal of the Tang Dynasty.

"These were all found in the secret rooms of the four major families!"

Yun Jianye shouted, "They have been plotting with the Tang for a long time, waiting for the right moment to open the city gates and lure the Tang army in!"

"What will happen to the people of Jinyang City then? How will the Tang army treat you?"

The people's faces changed.

Many of them had been oppressed by the four major families - their land was seized, good people were forced into slavery, and heavy taxes were levied.

Now that he heard that the four major families were actually planning to sell out their country for personal gain, he was even more furious.

"These beasts!"

An old farmer with a weathered face suddenly yelled, "My son was forced to death by the Lin family! Are they going to sell the city now?"

"Kill them!" someone else shouted.

The anger was like a flood that broke through the dam, instantly sweeping across the entire execution ground.

The people waved their fists and shouted curses that shook the earth.

Yun Jianye felt relieved when he saw that the people's hearts had changed.

He raised his hand to signal for silence and said loudly, "His Royal Highness has ordered that any rebels will be executed immediately!"

The executioners dragged the people from the four major families to the execution platform one by one.

Meng Xiao's face was ashen and he said nothing. Bai Miao was trembling all over and his crotch was already soaked. Zhao Pan struggled frantically until he was pressed on the guillotine and collapsed like mud.

Only Lin Jian, even though he was forced to kneel on the ground, still held his head high, with crazy hatred burning in his eyes.

"Chun Ning!"

He suddenly roared, "You led the Chu army to destroy the Jin State, and now you want to kill all the loyal people of Jin! You will not die a good death!"

His voice was as shrill as a ghost, echoing over the execution ground.

"The remaining three dynasties—Tang, Wei, and Han—will definitely join forces to deal with Chu! Just wait! Chu will perish! Chuning will perish!"

"Crack!"

The knife flashed, and Lin Jian's head rolled to the ground, blood splattered, dyeing the execution platform red.

The people were silent for a moment, and then burst into thunderous cheers.

Yun Jianye looked at this scene, but he didn't feel relieved at all.

Lin Jian's curse before his death was like a thorn, deeply embedded in his heart.

The three great dynasties joined forces...

This possibility made him shudder.

"Drag their bodies out and feed them to the dogs!"

After giving instructions, Yun Jianye immediately returned to the palace.

He knew that the situation would become more complicated.

In the study of the Jin Imperial Palace.

After listening to Yun Jianye's report, Chu Ning's face showed a trace of satisfaction: "Yes, you can stabilize the hearts of the people in Jinyang City, which proves that I didn't make a mistake in choosing you!"

"As for the three dynasties joining forces..."

Chu Ning chuckled: "Don't worry, I have already made arrangements. There will be no fighting in the short term."

As he spoke, a voice came from outside the palace: "Your Highness, several adults have arrived."

"come in!"

Jia Yu, Zhao Yu, Ran Ming, Yang Xingye and others entered one after another.

"See His Highness the Crown Prince!"

Chu Ning nodded slightly: "No need to be so polite. I asked you to come here this time to explain the follow-up matters."

Everyone was shocked when they heard this.

Then he realized that after the matter in Jinyang City was dealt with, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince should also go back.

As expected, under the gaze of everyone, Chu Ning smiled and said, "Yang Xingye, from now on, you will assist Yun Jianye in matters here."

"Yes!" Yang Xingye had no complaints.

Chu Ning's words set the tone for future events in Jin.

Although Yang Xingye was from the State of Jin, the implementation of the new policies during this period was not smooth, which indirectly reflected Yang Xingye's lack of ability.

This time, Yun Jianye cooperated with Jia Yu to lure the snake out of its hole and wiped out the four major families in one fell swoop, showing his ability without a doubt.

"Lord Yun, from now on, you and Lord Yang will discuss the affairs of Jin."

Chu Ning smiled and continued to instruct, "After all, Lord Yang is very familiar with this place."

"I understand!" Yun Jianye bowed and accepted the order in a deep voice.

"Ran Ming, transfer your troops to Jinyang and continue recruiting soldiers!"

"Hehe, Your Highness, don't worry, I will definitely expand the army as soon as possible!" Ran Ming agreed, touching his huge breasts.

After resting for almost three months, he was almost sick.

"Zhao Yu, Jia Yu, the two of you will return to the imperial court with me."

Chu Ning raised his head and looked outside the palace: "I should be able to have a good Lantern Festival this time!"

Of course, another reason for going back so hastily was the constant urging of the Emperor of Chu.

The fact that the three dynasties joined forces frightened the King of Chu.