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Chapter 442: Consolidating Vassal States
"Gongsun Zhao is dead?"

Zhao Yun was shocked.

Although they eliminated many corrupt officials after arriving in Liaodong.

But without exception, those people were either directly under the command of the Liaodong governor or were rebellious barbarians.

And this Gongsun Zhao was the commander of a vassal state of Liaodong.

Not only is he not a subordinate of Lord Su, but he is also a high-ranking official with a salary of two thousand stones.

Even the power of General Du Liao, who was granted the Emperor's Staff, was limited to cutting officials below 2,000 stones.

This time the knife fell.
"That's really a bit reckless."

Zhao Yun looked at Lu Bu and said with some hesitation:

"Sima Lu, what should we do?"

Lu Bu wanted to say something but stopped himself, he was also very numb.

This kid has always been brave, but he went a little too far this time.

Just let you kill a high-ranking official with a rank of 2,000 stones?
How should I explain this to the court?
What's more important is.
"I'm afraid the Gongsun family won't let this go."

Even with Lu Bu's vision, he could see it.

The Gongsun clan of Liaodong is very powerful.

Now that Gongsun Zhao has been executed without trial, it may give those with ulterior motives an excuse.

By then, these people will no longer cooperate with the operation, and the difficulty of carrying out work in Liaodong will increase sharply.

Everyone on the battlefield felt the same way about this. In Liaodong's Xiangping City, many people also became extremely worried after suddenly learning that Su Yao had suddenly escalated the war.

"It is for this reason that Gongsun Zhao died. Hurry up and do it quickly!" Wei Mingdao said.

"Yes."

Qian Zhao also nodded:
"Gongsun Zhao deceived his superiors and subordinates, colluded with the Hu people, and intended to rebel. This is a heinous crime that cannot be pardoned."

"As long as he dies, he will never be able to escape this crime."

"It's hard to say whether other people would stir up such a huge commotion over a dead person."

"Instead, they will distance themselves from him."

"However, if Gongsun Zhao is taken back to Youzhou City, or even taken to the capital, everything will be different."

"Be it for the sake of face or because of the fear of being implicated."

“There will be more and more people connecting together.”

"The best way to deal with this person is to cut the Gordian knot!"

And the result was basically as Qian Zhao said, or even better.

Changli City.

When Su Yao sent someone to deliver Gongsun Zhao's head into the city, everyone was shocked.

Gongsun Zhao's hollow eyes seemed to still express reluctance and astonishment, but the news of his death was like a strong medicine, causing all the forces in the city, which had originally had their own thoughts, to collapse.

Many of them wanted to use Changli's strength to delay and wait for changes, while others had long been afraid of Gongsun Zhao's remaining power and even fantasized about what strategy Gongsun Zhao had to defeat the enemy.

However, almost no one expected that this powerful captain in Liaodong would flee overnight in the face of a powerful enemy.

He died in disgrace in the chaos outside the city.
"The Liaodong governor is so radical!"

"The commander is a high-ranking official with a salary of 2,000 stones!"

"My vassal state is not his Liaodong territory!"

"It's too much to bully others, it's too much to bully others!"

Some generals who were usually domineering were furious and threatened to take revenge.

The counselors were obviously much more rational, and they all said:
"idiot!"

"Do you think we can defeat them?"

"Will he run away if he can beat the captain?!"

"Surrender, surrender quickly!"

"That guy outside the city is not a reasonable person at all." "If he really breaks in."

"We all have to die!!!"

The shadow of a famous tree.

Although they had never met Su Yao, the court gazette still described Su Yao's past deeds in Bingzhou and Hebei.

Although I am still as frugal with words as ever.

However, his ruthless attitude towards rebels is clear.

Now, with the death of Gongsun Zhao, they suddenly found themselves very likely to be labeled as traitors.

Gongsun Zhao, who held a rank of 2,000 stones, was already dead. Who among these small fry dared to bet that they had a strong enough neck?
As a result, consensus was reached quickly without much effort.

As the gate of Changli City slowly opened, all the civil and military officials in the city went out with white flags. In this cold and windy weather, they knelt on both sides of the city gate and shouted:

"Your Excellency is mighty!"

"I'm waiting for you!"

"Please respectfully invite Lord Su to enter the city!"

With these uniform shouts, the army led by Su Yao slowly drove into Changli City.

He rode on a tall horse, his eyes sharp as torches as he scanned the city that had just experienced a turmoil.

This capital of the Liaodong vassal state, located northwest of the Liaohe River and on the banks of the Daling River, was not Changli in Hebei today, but Yi County in Liaoning.

It has a long history. During the Spring and Autumn Period, the ancient Guzhu State established a city here.

In the Western Han Dynasty, it was named Jiaoli County. In the Later Han Dynasty, it was renamed Changli and designated as a vassal state of Liaodong. In order to monitor the Wuhuan and other Hu people settled here, it was a city with obvious militaristic style.

If we attack by force, casualties are inevitable.

However, a strong fortress is always breached from the inside, and now this place was taken without bloodshed, which saved him a lot of effort.

Su Yao dismounted and stood in front of the surrendered civil and military officials and tribal leaders. He discarded the red tape and announced directly:
"Everyone, Gongsun Zhao has been executed. His crimes are grave and unforgivable."

"However, the Liaodong vassal state is the territory of our Great Han, and the people are all our Great Han subjects."

"From now on, as long as you are loyal to the country, I will be fair and just, let you do your job, and let the people live and work in peace."

When the officials heard this, they finally felt relieved.

Not only was the worst massacre finally avoided, but they were able to stay in their respective positions and everything went on as usual.

However, Su Yao's next sentence made them nervous again.

"A country cannot be without a ruler for a day, and a county cannot be without a ruler for a day."

"Before the imperial court sends a new commander, all affairs of Liaodong will be temporarily handled by this governor."

"This governor will uphold the principles of benevolence and justice, and will clearly distinguish rewards and punishments. I will treat all people equally, regardless of whether they are Han or Hu. I hope that you can work together to seek common development and restore the vitality of the Liaodong vassal state as soon as possible."

After these high-sounding words, the scene suddenly fell into silence.

Stunned, everyone kneeling to greet them was stunned. They looked at each other and saw deep fear in each other's eyes.

What is this? Merger?

It's simply a naked merger.

You must know that Liaodong is isolated outside the Great Wall, the roads are difficult to travel, and communication with the Central Plains is extremely difficult, which can take months.

And it would take more than several months for the imperial court to select personnel and rush all the way here.

This is when communications are smooth.

There are many bandit problems on the roads now. If we take the sea route, Qingzhou on the other side of Liaodong will be in the midst of war.

If Lord Su had any ambitions and delayed, wouldn't they have to be under his direct rule for a long time?
"Why, do you have any objections?"

Facing Su Yao's question, the people kneeling on the ground looked at each other, and no one dared to answer for a moment.

Although they were extremely unwilling in their hearts, the tragic plight of Gongsun Zhao was still before their eyes. Who would dare to easily anger this decisive and murderous prefect?

The days ahead will be miserable!

(End of this chapter)