PFC Chapter 346: Rebellion
Chapter 346: Rebellion
Chen Futu didn't argue with Zhang Fan. Li Xiuning frowned and said, "Young master, how can a sparrow know the ambition of a swan?"
"What do you mean, Madam?" Zhang Fan didn't understand where he had gone wrong.
"Your Majesty's move to eradicate the existence of indentures at their root is to gradually change the status of the common people. If wealthy families do not rebel, it is acceptable for them to hire talented people at high prices to manage their industries. Ultimately, it is because they are unwilling to make changes and do not trust people outside their families. A country must work together to develop, and how can a family last if it remains stagnant?"
Having spent a long time by Chen Futu's side, Li Xiuning had already learned what her husband desired. It could be said that Chen Futu's ambition was greater than that of any monarch in history, and his demands were far beyond what those emperors could match.
At least throughout history, emperors dared not enlighten the people, nor did they dare to change the rules of survival for ordinary people from the ground up.
Li Xiuning's words made Xu Guangshou and the others' eyes light up, and Su Yun was even more astonished and shut her mouth.
Upon closer reflection, this makes sense. So what is the King of the Northern Frontier pursuing?
Universal harmony...
Those four simple words stirred up a storm in their hearts.
Previously, they might have thought the King of the Northern Frontier was cruel and bloodthirsty, but now it seems they don't understand this suddenly rising power at all.
Zhang Fan fell silent, lost in thought. The old cripple beside him also stared at the wine gourd, deep in thought. Finally, he muttered, "Truly a hegemon, domineering yet wise."
As they were talking, Li Yuanfang and Luo Wushuang returned.
Li Yuanfang said, "Young master, we have found out that the mastermind behind this is Li Chengren, the garrison commander of Longcheng."
"Let's go to Longcheng Garrison and meet this Garrison Commander."
Chen Futu stood up, and everyone quickly followed.
Before long, the group arrived at the garrison. The garrison was quite large, and some of the guards were drinking and laughing together in the courtyard.
Upon seeing outsiders barging in, they were all taken aback, then said unhappily, "Who are you, daring to trespass into the garrison!"
Li Yuanfang sneered: "I am Li Yuanfang, the commander of the Thousand Bull Guard. Where is your Commander Li? Let him come out!"
Upon hearing that it was Li Yuanfang, the guards' expressions changed drastically, and they hurriedly stepped forward to pay their respects.
Chen Futu said, "Don't waste time, go in and search."
"on!"
At Li Yuanfang's command, the Thousand Bull Guards rushed into the garrison and surrounded the area.
"General Li, what are you doing?"
A group of high-ranking guards in brocade robes emerged from the deep government office. The man in the lead was Li Chengren. His hawk-like gaze swept over the crowd, finally landing on Li Yuanfang. He said with a forced smile, "General Li, have you overstepped your bounds?"
Li Yuanfang rebuked, "I was ordered to investigate a human smuggling case. According to the investigation, you, Commander Li, are the actual controller of this black industry. Why don't you surrender?"
Li Chengren laughed instead of being surprised, "General Li, what are you saying? Those are the people of Daqian, not people from my Northern Frontier. What crime have I, the Commander-in-Chief, committed?"
"Aren't the people of the Great Qian Dynasty human beings?"
"Tsk tsk tsk, are the people of Daqian even human? Their emperor doesn't even treat them like human beings, so why should General Li stand up for a bunch of lowly people?"
Li Chengren's words angered Xu Guangshou and Su Yun.
Xu Guangshou stepped forward defiantly: "Commander-in-Chief, the people of Daqian and the Northern Frontier are all from the Central Plains. His Majesty has rescued the people of Daqian and brought them to live in the Northern Frontier many times because they are of the same race and origin and cannot bear to harm each other. How can your behavior be worthy of His Majesty's trust!"
"Heh, where did this brat come from, daring to lecture this Commander-in-Chief? Even if you argue to the heavens, this Commander-in-Chief has never laid a hand on the people of the Northern Frontier. Even if you take this to the Censorate, this Commander-in-Chief will still say the same thing!"
"I think you won't shed a tear until you see the coffin!"
Li Yuanfang waved his hand, and the Thousand Bull Guards drew their swords and pressed forward, instantly filling the garrison with a murderous aura.
Li Chengren's expression changed several times, and he said gloomily, "General Li, are you really going to fight to the death!"
"I'm too lazy to waste words with you. Tell me, do you have any accomplices behind you, and who are you in contact with?"
"Li Yuanfang! You really think I, the Commander-in-Chief, am afraid of you! At worst, I'll rebel against the Northern Frontier, lead my brothers to the Great Qian Dynasty and become a rebel king. Wouldn't that be carefree!"
Li Chengren drew his sword with a clang, and several of his trusted confidants also drew their weapons upon seeing this, each with a sinister expression, as if they had been plotting this for a long time.
Chen Futu clapped his hands and laughed, "Well done, Commander of the Dragon City Garrison! What mistreatment did the King of the Northern Frontier give you that made you harbor rebellious thoughts?"
"It is this commander who is unwilling to accept this position! Humph, if Chen Futu can rebel and become king, why can't this commander do something else? He may eat meat, but he should at least share some soup with his brothers."
Li Chengren had long been the commander of the Longcheng Garrison. He thought that since the prince had become the King of the Northern Frontier, his status could be elevated. However, Chen Futu never thought of promoting him, and his brothers complained a lot. So he came up with a way to make money.
Seeing his fierce expression, Chen Futu shook his head and gave the order, "Take them all down."
"kill!"
Li Yuanfang personally led the troops to press forward, and Luo Wushuang also made a move. Li Chengren simply gritted his teeth and led the guards to resist.
This is an internal conflict within Dragon City. If the people knew about it, they would be shocked. Who would have thought that such a great calamity was hidden in the peaceful and prosperous land ruled by the royal court?
Li Chengren's own strength was only at the seventh rank, far from being a match for Li Yuanfang and Luo Wushuang. However, halfway through the battle, a group of Jianghu people suddenly appeared out of nowhere. They stood on the wall and laughed loudly, "Old Li, now you can make up your mind to come with us. Longcheng will not accept you. Why not come with us brothers to Daqian and make a name for yourselves?"
These江湖人 (jianghu people) were none other than the culprits who colluded with Li Chengren to smuggle people from Daqian.
The strongest among them actually possessed the strength of a Grandmaster, while the rest were either innate or at the eighth or ninth rank.
With their addition, the Thousand Bull Guards' offensive was quickly thwarted.
Enraged, Consort Ge drew her sword and charged forward. Li Xiuning also grabbed her sword from her maid, intending to go on stage herself. Chen Futu grabbed her hand and said quietly, "There's no need for you to go on stage yourself."
"Please, senior, make a move."
Su Yun said urgently to the old cripple.
The old cripple looked at Zhang Fan, but Zhang Fan remained expressionless, preventing him from interfering.
This is a family matter of the Northern Frontier King. It would be interesting if the Thousand Bull Guards were killed by these Jianghu people. Zhang Fan really wanted to see the Northern Frontier King suffer a setback; that would definitely be a lot of fun.
Seeing Li Yuanfang, Luo Wushuang, and Ge Fei engaged in a fierce battle with several madmen of the martial arts world, Li Chengren, under the protection of the scarred-faced master, planned to escape.
Chen Futu spoke up: "You want to leave? Do you think you can get away?"
"The King of the Northern Frontier has actually come in person. Hehe, we are truly honored."
The master-level man gave a forced smile, and Li Chengren was immediately horrified upon hearing this. Only then did he recognize the man and woman being protected by the crowd as Chen Futu and Li Xiuning.
As for Su Yun and the others, they all looked at Chen Futu in shock, their eyes filled with fear.
So, it turns out that Young Master Qin is the mighty King of the Northern Frontier!