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

At Chu Ning's command, two thousand soldiers immediately set out and headed straight for the nine wealthy families.

For a while, screams were heard throughout Kyoto, and people were being killed in various parts of the city.

The nine aristocratic families were not in the same direction of the city, which meant that almost all the common people in the city could see the aristocratic families here being confiscated and exterminated.

Although the wealthy families also have their own servants, their fighting power is too weak compared to the regular army.

What's more, during this period of time, the aristocratic families have been checking the court and are even unwilling to donate food and military pay, which makes the soldiers of the Great Zhou feel suffocated.

Normally there is no way to cause trouble to these people, but now Chu Ning has given them the opportunity.

Faced with this order to confiscate property and exterminate the clan, the soldiers of the Great Zhou rushed into the wealthy families like wolves and tigers and started killing people without saying a word.

They were like bandits, not giving the wealthy families any chance to speak, and killing anyone they saw!

The wealthy and powerful families were caught off guard and by the time they realized what was happening and organized to resist, it was already too late.

In just an hour and a half, the nine wealthy families were ransacked and exterminated, and boxes of silver were continuously transported into the palace.

Inside the Manna Hall.

Chu Ning sat on a chair that had been brought in at some point, waiting with a stern face.

The ministers in the hall dared not even breathe, for fear of angering this god of death.

The heads of the noble families outside the hall were whispering to each other.

"Do you think he really dares to kill?"

"It's hard to say. Didn't he just kill several ministers?"

"Wait and see. I believe someone will come to report soon."

"Yeah, let's see the situation first."

As everyone was talking, a soldier in armor came forward to report.

"Your Majesty, the King of Chu, all nine aristocratic families have been confiscated and exterminated. Silver is being transported to the palace, but there is too much food and fodder to be transported in a short time. The exact amount is still being counted."

As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of the heads of the noble families who were waiting for news outside the hall suddenly changed slightly.

Although they had anticipated that this might happen, they were still terrified when it actually happened.

At this moment, he was glad that he came to the palace, otherwise his fate would be the same as those of the nine great families.

Chu Ning nodded slightly when he heard this: "Very good, the silver will be deposited into the warehouse for the Ministry of Revenue to count first. As for the food and fodder, they will be concentrated in the military camp in the city and General Xue will send someone to look after them."

"Yes!" the soldier responded and went downstairs to make arrangements immediately.

After handling this matter, Chu Ning said loudly to the outside of the hall: "Masters, please come in."

The head of the noble family, who had been standing outside for several hours, finally entered the hall.

"Greetings to His Royal Highness the King of Chu!" The heads of the families saluted hurriedly.

Chu Ning glanced at everyone, his eyes flashing with coldness, and said in a cold voice: "Your performance these days has made the Empress very dissatisfied!"

The first sentence he said made everyone's face change drastically.

From what he said, it seems like he wants to deal with them, right?

Just as everyone was panicking, Chu Ning sneered, "I don't care what you think in your hearts, whether you want to sit on the sidelines or prepare to surrender to the enemy, you must give me a definite answer today."

These words frightened the heads of the noble families.

Who dares to say that he is ready to surrender to the enemy?

Judging from Chu Ning's current attitude, anyone who tells it out will surely have their property confiscated and their entire family exterminated.

Immediately, a smart person shouted: "Your Majesty, the King of Chu, my Zhao family has always supported your majesty!"

Seeing someone express their stance, someone immediately followed up: "My Liu family also supports Your Majesty!"

"Yes, yes, we all support your majesty."

The situation is stronger than people. Anyone who dares to say no now will be punished.

But Chu Ning didn't believe them and sneered, "What you have done during this period makes it difficult for me to believe that you support the empress!

How about this, if you really want to show your loyalty, then hand over the servants in your house, and I will form a team with them to guard the city walls.

In addition, each of your families must donate food and silver to boost morale.

Of course, if anyone is unwilling, they can stand up now.”

stand out?

Are you kidding? Whoever stands out now will become the target of public criticism, and that will be the fate of the nine wealthy families.

For a moment, the scene fell silent, and no one dared to stand up.

Chu Ning nodded in satisfaction: "Since everyone has no objection, this matter is settled. Now you should send someone back immediately to pass the message. In one hour, all the servants in your house must report to the military camp."

If you want to do it, you must act with thunder and lightning!

This matter cannot be delayed.

After all, the rebels outside the city will definitely not delay after figuring out his strength. Once the other side attacks the city, it will be a life-and-death battle.

The heads of the noble families realized that Chu Ning wanted to tie them and Luo Cheng together completely.

Once Los Angeles is breached, they will not have an easy time.

Although they wanted to refuse, they knew they had no right to refuse.

If they refuse, they will lose their heads now.

After the two incidents of killing ministers and confiscating property and exterminating the clan, they witnessed how powerful Chu Ning was.

The family heads looked at each other, then saluted at the same time: "Don't worry, Your Highness Prince Chu, I will send someone back to convey the message."

They knew they couldn't leave the palace, so they could only send someone out to pass the message.

Soon, the guards who came with them got the news and immediately left the palace to pass it on.

Half an hour later, a soldier came to Ganlu Palace to report.

"Your Majesty, the King of Chu, all the noble families are donating food and silver!"

Chu Ning then showed a satisfied look, retracted his aura, and said calmly: "Only by uniting as one can we resist the rebels. I hope you can understand this!"

The family heads kept saying yes, not daring to speak loudly.

Chu Ning was very satisfied with the reactions of the crowd. He nodded and said with a smile, "I am confident that I can defend the city of Luo in the future. I hope you can lend me a helping hand!"

The ministers and family heads all stood up and saluted: "We will definitely assist Your Highness and repel the enemy!"

After a pause, Chu Ning suddenly changed the subject and sneered, "But before that, we must deal with the people on the street, otherwise they will affect the battle situation of our army in the future."

When talking about the people on the streets, Di Ying and a group of generals looked a little ugly.

These civilians could neither be killed nor driven away. They blocked the streets, obstructing the path for military support, greatly affecting the war situation.

Di Ying sighed and said, "I wonder what clever plan His Royal Highness the King of Chu has?"

Chu Ning narrowed his eyes, and a cold look flashed across his face: “Drag the bodies of the ministers who were just killed and the nine aristocratic families to the street.

I will use corpses to clear the way. Whoever dares to stop me, I don’t mind having a few more corpses!

What the Empress dares not to do, I will do!

I will kill those whom the Empress dare not kill!

I will offend those whom the Empress dare not offend!

In a word, whoever dares to stand in the way will be killed without mercy!

Ran Ming, you personally lead two hundred white horse cavalrymen with me to go there. Anyone who is unwilling to give way will die!"

The cold words were filled with murderous intent!