Chapter 309: The War Begins (Part 4)

Tang Yu'e?!!!

Upon hearing this name, everyone present was stunned, and even more so, they could not believe they were fortunate enough to see this great figure with their own eyes!

Tang Yu'e is a legend of the Xia Military Department; to be precise, her fame is widespread even throughout the world.

She entered the Military Department at the age of twenty, and by relying on her outstanding martial prowess and command intellect, she achieved repeated military successes in just ten years, and her name quickly spread across the world.

Her feat of single-handedly attacking a city in the past has created an insurmountable legend in this current era of True Qi thermal weapons!

Now, at the age of thirty, she sits firmly in the top position of the Xia Military Department, and is the undisputed number one person in the military!

"The Gu Family is in fact the Martial Arts Alliance, the evidence is conclusive, the Sovereign has already issued an order, and the Beijing Justice Inspection Department has been ordered to come to Jinling to deal with the Gu Family; anyone who resists to the death will be executed on the spot!"

Tang Yu'e's voice was low and powerful, each word sounding like the beat of a war drum from the depths of her chest, shaking everyone present.

"The fate of the Gu Family is sealed; if you insist on following the Gu Family down this dark path, then all of you will die here today."

Her words were concise and direct, without any superfluous embellishment, but every sentence was like a sharp arrow, pointing straight at the heart.

Everyone present, including the father and son Ouyang Guilin and Ouyang Feng, could not help but tremble all over, staring at the figure who could be called a myth in the military, not daring to make the slightest move.

Tang Yu'e stood in place the entire time, her posture upright, like a drawn sword, sharp and unstoppable.

Her gaze was as sharp as an eagle's, sweeping over everyone, as if it could pierce through their souls.

"Do you all understand?"

These were the most plain words, yet spoken from the mouth of this great Buddha, the unquestionable authority made people unconsciously want to bow their heads in submission.

The surrounding air seemed to have solidified due to her majesty, and one could feel her power with every breath.

The soldiers stood silently, their eyes filled with awe for this female general; this collective silence further highlighted her majesty.

Ouyang Feng glanced at Ouyang Guilin; it was the first time he had seen such an extremely fearful and submissive posture on his father's face.

He was also very clear about the weight of the person in front of him, and he knew that the appearance of this great figure here meant that although this turmoil had not yet subsided, the outcome was already set.

But he was not reconciled!

No matter what legendary general you are, or what kind of great figure you are, since my outcome is death, then why not fight for myself one last time?!

"General."

Ouyang Feng spoke, and in an instant, everyone present gasped.

Tang Yu'e turned her head to look over.

Ouyang Feng endured the endless majesty in that gaze, his lips trembling, and he gritted his teeth: "The Ouyang Family has no intention of being with the Gu Family; we are here now precisely to help the General subdue the Gu Family."

Tang Yu'e sneered: "You know better than I do what the Ouyang Family has done; besides, there is one more thing I want to tell you..."

"Chen Che and I are from the same sect; if you want to kill my junior brother, then I will kill you."

As soon as the words fell, Tang Yu'e flashed; before anyone saw her make any move, Ouyang Feng was seen clutching his neck with both hands, his eyes wide, staring at Tang Yu'e in utter horror.

Ouyang Feng's throat had been slit, fresh blood spilled from between his fingers, he staggered back two steps, rolled his eyes, fell backward, and died.

Ouyang Guilin stared blankly at the dead Ouyang Feng, his expression dull and numb; compared to the death of his immediate family, what shocked him even more were Tang Yu'e's words.

Chen Che was actually a fellow disciple of this legendary general?!

No wonder he had such monstrous martial Dao strength and scheming intellect at such a young age.

It is just a pity that he knew it a little too late.

Ouyang Guilin closed his eyes, took a deep breath, faced Tang Yu'e, threw away his weapon, removed his epaulets, lowered his head, and said respectfully: "Ouyang Guilin is willing to plead guilty."

Tang Yu'e looked at the other soldiers again; as far as her gaze reached, everyone stood up straight in unison and shouted in unison: "Greetings, General!"

………

"What did you say? Are you sure the news is not wrong?!"

"Director, it is true. Besides, how could something like this be wrong!"

After listening to his subordinate's report, Xue Zhangming collapsed into his chair, his heart pounding like a drum, unable to stop for a long time.

"Director, please make a decision!"

The subordinate was also like an ant on a hot pan, jumping with anxiety, "Now the Ouyang Family's military power is gone, Ouyang Feng was executed on the spot, and most importantly, it was Tang Yu'e who went there in person!"

"Tang Yu'e, this number one person in the Military Department, came to Jinling in person, which shows how much importance the person in Beijing attaches to this matter; furthermore, the battle at the Gu Family caused such a big commotion, it is impossible for our Justice Inspection Department to remain still and pretend not to see it!"

Seeing that Xue Zhangming remained unmoved, the subordinate shouted in desperation, "Director!"

"I know!"

Xue Zhangming roared impatiently, "But what do you suggest we do now? Since Tang Yu'e has come, it means the Sovereign has already figured out the ins and outs of the matter, including who the accomplices of the Gu Family are!"

"But the evidence must have been sent out by Chen Che, yet how did he manage to do that?"

Xue Zhangming could not figure it out, and he tried to find a turning point by thinking through this matter.

But his heart was in chaos, and he could not calm down at all.

After hearing the news that Tang Yu'e had personally suppressed the Ouyang Family, he panicked. Even when he knew that the Gu Family was the Martial Arts Alliance, and even when Chen Che and Gu Yuanzong were fighting to the death, he had not panicked.

No matter how far things escalated, as long as it was still in Jinling, it was all under his control, and he had ways to protect himself.

But now it was different!

Since Beijing had intervened, the situation was no longer something he could control, and what's more, both Gu Yuanzong and Chen Che had evidence against him, so if he wanted to save himself, he had to kill Chen Che and Gu Yuanzong before the people from Beijing appeared at the Gu Family.

Xue Zhangming shook his head and stopped thinking about it, "You go and gather all the combat personnel now and come with me to the Gu Family; whether it is the Gu Family members or Chen Che's people, leave no one alive!"

"Remember, you can ignore the others for now, but Chen Che and Gu Yuanzong must die!"

Xue Zhangming added with a vicious look in his eyes.

"Understood!"

The subordinate saluted and left quickly.

Xue Zhangming did not delay either; he put on his coat, took his weapon, and walked out of the office.

However, just as his hand gripped the doorknob, the door was opened from the outside.

The person who entered made Xue Zhangming freeze in place.

"Director Xue, long time no see."

Luo Lin's face was cold; although she was clearly greeting him, she gave off a feeling of keeping people at a distance.

"Luo... Commander Luo, why have you come?"

Xue Zhangming looked at Luo Lin in disbelief, his gaze then quickly sweeping behind Luo Lin, and his heart skipped a beat, sinking down.

Because the person following behind Luo Lin was none other than Tang Ying.

Tang Ying had clearly been locked up by him, yet now she was actually with Luo Lin.

Moreover, a big shot like Luo Lin had come to Jinling, and he, as the Director of the Jinling Patrol Bureau, hadn't received any news at all!

What this meant went without saying.

Xue Zhangming gave a bitter smile: "Commander Luo, just say it directly."

Luo Lin's expression did not change in the slightest, and she said slowly: "This place is now under my control; your people, including that subordinate who just went to pass on the message, have all been locked up."

"In addition, your successor document has already been issued; the position of Director of the Jinling Patrol Bureau will be taken over by Tang Ying."

Xue Zhangming took a deep breath and listened to Luo Lin's words calmly: "Then what will happen to me?"

"Naturally, you will be escorted to the Patrol Justice Department headquarters to stand trial, so for the sake of your final dignity, do not resist."

Luo Lin opened the door, "You know better than I do which room here is more comfortable; go over there and wait by yourself. Oh, that's right, leave behind the weapon on your person."

Xue Zhangming handed his gun to Tang Ying, took off the uniform jacket that symbolized the Director of the Patrol Bureau, and finally looked around the office that no longer belonged to him with lingering attachment.

In the end, he walked toward his destination with a dejected expression.