Chapter 116

He originally thought that Gu Yi would definitely hand over the status of the leader to the core personnel of the Dong Zhuo army.

But he didn’t expect Gu Yi to let him recommend?

Zhang Lu subconsciously wanted to push a few of his trusted aides to this position.

But he suddenly caught a glimpse of the faint smile on Gu Yi’s face.

In an instant, Zhang Lu broke into a cold sweat again.

Yes, this is a huge trap!

Gu Yi deliberately let Zhang Lu open his mouth to recommend candidates for the next leader.

In this way.

Gu Yi could easily judge who were Zhang Lu’s true trusted aides!

In other words.

As long as Zhang Lu opened his mouth.

Then these people he recommended would definitely not be employed again.

Even their lives would be hard to keep!

After all.

What Gu Yi wanted was a Hanzhong that was truly incorporated into the territory of the imperial court!

He could not allow Zhang Lu to engage in feudal remnants.

Any factor that could potentially continue to form secession would be completely nipped in the bud.

Thinking of this, Zhang Lu hurriedly said:

“This Celestial Master failed to eradicate Liu Yan and Liu Zhang, failing His Majesty’s trust, and is a sinner of the imperial court.”

“How could I have the face to recommend candidates for the next leader today?”

“Hahahaha, Celestial Master Zhang is humble.”

“But I heard that besides the sect leader, the Five Pecks of Rice Sect seems to have a Saintess, is that right?”

“Since Celestial Master Zhang cannot give a suitable candidate for the sect leader.”

“Then it would be better for the Saintess to serve as a substitute.”

“From now on, the position of sect leader will no longer be established, how about that?”

“Thump!”

Zhang Lu’s chest felt as if it were blocked by a huge stone, and even breathing felt a bit uncomfortable at this moment.

Abolishing the sect leader and handing over the management of the Five Pecks of Rice Sect to the Saintess.

This is… digging up the roots of the Five Pecks of Rice Sect!

Don’t look at the fact that nominally, the sect leader and the Saintess are only one level apart.

But in reality, the power between the two is like heaven and earth.

This feeling.

It’s like the difference between the Queen and the Prime Minister in the “United Kingdom of Great Britain and not-so-united” of later generations.

The Queen sounds very majestic.

But in reality, she holds almost no power.

Just a mascot symbol.

The Five Pecks of Rice Sect without a sect leader.

Everything original would be controlled in the hands of the imperial court.

Or rather, controlled in the hands of Dong Zhuo and Gu Yi!

Of course, doing this for Zhang Lu was not without any benefits at all.

At least his life and family could be preserved.

With the Saintess of the Five Pecks of Rice Sect, the Five Pecks of Rice Sect could also maintain some decency.

“Mr. Linzhi, can the conditions be more lenient?”

Zhang Lu still wanted to strive for it.

It’s a pity that Gu Yi didn’t intend to give him this opportunity.

“Celestial Master Zhang, the bottom line of the imperial court is roughly these.”

“If Celestial Master Zhang is unwilling to accept these conditions, then I can only say sorry.”

“All troops, prepare to attack the city!”

“Roar!”

“Roar!”

“Roar!”

The shouts of the Dong Zhuo army soldiers echoed in Zhang Lu’s ears.

Gu Yi was never a person who was easy to talk to.

Leaving decency for Zhang Lu and the Five Pecks of Rice Sect was already the greatest tolerance.

After all.

The troops Zhang Lu had left now were not many.

It was completely impossible to stop the attack of the Dong Zhuo army.

If it weren’t for considering that the Five Pecks of Rice Sect had been working in Hanzhong for many years and was deeply trusted by the common people.

In order to maintain the security and stability of Hanzhong and quickly incorporate it into the territory.

Gu Yi wouldn’t even waste his breath to negotiate with Zhang Lu here.

Accept reorganization, abolish the sect leader, and only keep the Saintess.

This was the condition Gu Yi gave Zhang Lu.

Looking back at the Hanzhong city walls behind him, Zhang Lu smiled miserably.

Except for surrender, he had no other options.

Thinking of this, Zhang Lu bowed and said:

“This Celestial Master and the Five Pecks of Rice Sect are willing to completely submit to the imperial court.”

“But there is one more thing, I implore Mr. Linzhi to agree.”

“Celestial Master Zhang, just say it, as long as it’s not too much, it can all be considered.”

Gu Yi did not say everything completely or dead.

Anyway, the standard of whether it is too much or not is decided by himself.

“To tell you the truth, Mr. Linzhi, the Saintess of my Five Pecks of Rice Sect is actually my sister, Zhang Mei.”

Zhang Lu waved his hand and pointed to Zhang Mei beside him.

Regarding this, Gu Yi had long expected it.

But he didn’t guess what Zhang Lu was going to say next.

“Mr. Linzhi, my sister has a lot of admiration for you.”

“She is at a young age and has no marriage contract yet.”

“I implore Mr. Linzhi to take her into your mansion.”

“In this way, this Celestial Master will be at ease.”

Hearing this.

Zhang Mei looked up slightly at her brother Zhang Lu.

The winner is the king, the loser is the bandit.

When setting off from the city to the city tower, Zhang Mei already had a certain guess about her next fate.

This scene at this moment was not unexpected.

Let alone marrying her to Gu Yi.

Even if her brother Zhang Lu married her to someone else.

Zhang Mei had already made certain psychological preparations.

To wear the crown, one must bear its weight.

Zhang Mei was Zhang Lu’s biological sister and also the Saintess of the Five Pecks of Rice Sect.

After the position of the leader of the Five Pecks of Rice Sect was abolished.

As the Saintess, she…