Chapter 130: with translation of chapter title

Shen Tianxing was indeed not mistaken; fortunately, this general didn't come alone. Since you seek death, I will grant it—Uncle Qiao, please strike and kill them all.

Yang Hongyue spoke, and Qiao Yinxiang, hidden in the dark, naturally heard it, but Wang Liu and his men didn't know; upon hearing Yang Hongyue's words, they immediately burst out laughing.

"Hahaha... General Yang, who are you trying to scare? What experts could the Yang Family possibly have? Even if they did, they couldn't get here; the only reason you made it this far is because this general wanted to keep you alive—otherwise you couldn't even enter Humen Pass."

"Since you won't obey this general, don't blame me for being rude—men, seize Yang Hongyue for this general; tonight we'll have the bridal candles..."

Wang Liu hadn't finished speaking when a bang sounded; Qiao Yinxiang stepped in front of Yang Hongyue, his buff activating instantly, and just moments ago he had already slapped Wang Liu's head to pieces with one palm.

Immediately, before the other sixth-rank experts could react, he thrust both palms forward; a Dragon's Roar sounded instantly, carrying his buff, and in a flash he turned all the sixth-rank experts present into ash.

Regent King - Prince Regent

Yang Hongyue respectfully clasped her hands before Qiao Yinxiang, who smiled and waved them away.

"Madam, no need for pleasantries; they're just trash I could wipe out with a flick of the wrist. Even if I didn't act, they couldn't harm you, and of course I'll have to hold off those outside!"

As soon as Qiao Yinxiang finished speaking, hundreds of Yang Family Army troops rushed in from outside; seeing the situation in the main hall, they were all dumbfounded.

"Weren't you planning to attack this general? Seeing them all dead, are you too scared now?"

Yang Hongyue was disappointed; those who came in were indeed the Yang Family Army, and many Yang Hongyue had an impression.

"General Yang, we know we were wrong; please spare our lives."

These Yang Family Army troops dropped to their knees with a thud, begging for mercy over and over, while Yang Hongyue shook her head helplessly.

"You are the Yang Family Army that defends home and country—how could you so easily choose betrayal? What exactly did Wang Liu give you?"

"General Yang, we too are left with no choice; this petty man Wang Liu knows where our brothers' families live, and he said that if we refuse to obey his orders, he will have people reveal our families' residences."

That way the Regent King could send people to kill them; we aren't unwilling to kill him, but he also said that if he died, the news would immediately spread, and then our families would also be buried with him.

Please, General Yang, think of a way to save our families; if this news really gets out to the Regent King, who knows, the emperor might send people to kill them; we dare not gamble.

Please, General Yang, think of a way to save our families.

After hearing the explanation, and then hearing the Yang Family Army plead for help, Yang Hongyue couldn't help but slap her forehead—just how stupid would one have to be to believe such a threat?

Even if Wang Liu were incredibly capable, he couldn't possibly know the residences of everyone's families; even if he did, the families of the Yang Family Army couldn't possibly all live in the same place—how could Sun Zhongquan possibly go to such trouble to send so many people all over the Great Zhou to kill people?

"All right, get up—are you stupid? Even I, the commanding general, know only a small part. Where the families of the Yang Family Army roughly live, even if Wang Liu were incredibly capable, he couldn't possibly know all of it."

"This time I, the commanding general, came not to take your lives, but to regain control of the Yang Family Army's military authority; moreover, starting today, your Military Salary will be increased to one tael of silver per month."

Besides that, from now on the Yang Family Army will come under the command of my husband, Shen Tianxing; he is currently the Governor of Leizhou, and what we will do next is to reorganize the mountains and rivers, create a prosperous age, and let the people of the Great Zhou truly live good lives.

"If you wish to stay, stay; if not, you may leave at any time—I, the commanding general, will absolutely not force you."

Yang Hongyue didn't waste much words; after a round of reprimanding, she gave them a choice.

The Yang Family Army folks, though not particularly bright and not stupid either, naturally understood what Yang Hongyue meant by these words—this is a plan to rebel and establish a new dynasty.

Of course, upon hearing that the Military Salary would be increased to one tael of silver, each of them was overjoyed; shortly after, they exchanged glances, quickly reached a decision, and each knelt down on one knee again.

"We are willing to follow General Yang through fire and water, shrinking from nothing."

"Very well, inform the other members of the Yang Family Army of this news; of course, it's still the same: if they wish to stay, they may stay; if not, they may leave at any time."

Moreover, the entire army is stationed at Humen Pass, waiting at any time for the Governor's dispatch; if needed, we may very well have to send troops to attack a few other cities, though in my view it probably won't be necessary.

"We solemnly obey General Yang's orders."

"You may go."

"Yes!"

Hundreds of the Yang Family Army replied in unison and then quickly left; only then did Yang Hongyue heave a deep sigh of relief—she had been worried all along, not about her own safety, but about whether these brothers would lose heart.

If they lose heart, the only outcome would be to lead troops under Shen Tianxing to crush them, which is not what Yang Hongyue wants to see.

"Although there were some surprises, the outcome is ultimately good, Uncle Qiao—there's nothing more to worry about here. Go back and tell Shen Tianxing the situation; I'll stay here to organize the troops."

"Madam, please don't make things difficult for me; before His Majesty arrives, I must stay by your side at all times—that's my duty. The situation here can simply be reported by sending someone with a letter; letting me make a trip would be inappropriate, wouldn't it?"

Qiao Yinxiang initially spoke rather politely, but after thinking about it, following what Shen Tianxing said—he is now a Grandmaster, so he ought to have the bearing of a Grandmaster—that's why he added that last sentence.

"Look at my mind—I forgot that Uncle Qiao is now a Grandmaster; in that case, I'll just send two people to deliver the letter."

"That's perfect; there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now. Madam, please feel free to give me any orders at any time."

As soon as Qiao Yinxiang finished speaking, his figure vanished without a trace, as if he had never appeared.

"A Grandmaster is indeed formidable—coming and leaving without a trace. Previously Uncle Qiao only had the strength of a ninth-rank cultivator, and suddenly he became a Grandmaster; could it be that Shen Tianxing has some special method? I'll have to ask him about it when I go back."

Yang Hongyue suddenly became sharp-witted—of course, she considers herself the slowest to react.

Afterward, Yang Hongyue walked out of the general's residence; most of the Yang Family Army had already gathered, except for a small part still guarding the gate on the city wall, and they all came to pay their respects, indicating their willingness to continue serving loyally.

"Urgent military report: the Great Martial's 150,000-strong army is stationed thirty li outside Humen Pass; please, General, make a decision."

The scout came galloping on a fast horse; many Yang Family Army members made way for him, and when the scout arrived at the general's residence gate, he immediately dismounted and knelt on one knee; upon seeing Yang Hongyue, he also froze for a moment.

Yang Hongyue furrowed her brows; seeing that winter was approaching and the weather had already turned cool, the Great Martial actually led a 150,000-strong army to come and challenge the gate—could it be that Sun Zhongquan provoked this?

But that's not the point; the point is that they arrived too late. Yang Hongyue fixed the reporting scout with a cold stare and demanded:

"What have you been eating? The Great Martial's 150,000-strong army is already stationed thirty li outside Humen Pass, and you only come to report now?"