After Transmigration: Building a Kingdom in Turbulent Times-Chapter 942 - 927: Executed for Crimes

Shi Le furrowed his brows but didn’t stop Shi Hu; instead, he glanced at Shi Hu, who then released the maid and sat next to Wang Jun’s wife, laughing at her, "Are you envious of them? Unfortunately, you’re too old, not quite to my taste. But if you wish, it’s not impossible."

As he spoke, he reached out to grab her, pulling her forcefully into his arms.

Wang Jun’s wife was shocked and screamed in alarm.

Wang Jun had been waiting in the rear for Shi Le’s visit. Hearing the commotion, he rushed out and, upon seeing the scene, was furious, unable to restrain himself from questioning Shi Le, "Shi Le, you allow your men to humiliate my wife, what is your intention?"

Shi Le placed his hand on the hilt of his sword and said, "What right do you have to question me? You were unfaithful to the Jin Dynasty, failed the people. Youzhou suffered successive droughts and locust plagues, the people are in distress. You clearly have a large stockpile of grain but refuse to aid the disaster victims. Not just you, to me, everyone in this household is not human, but beasts."

Zhang Bin couldn’t help but turn dark-faced; they too were in this house, and such words included them in the scolding.

He coughed lightly, unable to hold back.

Shi Le thought he was being urged and, without further ado, drew his sword and said, "Today, I shall take you on behalf of the heavens."

Wang Jun’s eyes widened in disbelief; they were clearly here to negotiate a surrender, how did it come to this?

But the situation allowed him no time to think further. Shi Le unsheathed his sword, and his Shi Family Army immediately brandished their weapons, charging like tigers down the mountain, killing the soldiers and household guards within the mansion.

Wang Jun was terrified and turned to flee.

Shi Le and his personal guards leaped forward, rushing through the corridor to attack him, but were intercepted by Wang Jun’s bodyguards midway. Sima You Tong, who was standing next to Wang Jun, kicked him off the corridor, causing him to fall into the courtyard.

Sima You Tong removed the helmet from his head, tossed it aside, pulled out the red cloth hidden in his collar, and shouted, "Seize the traitor Wang Jun!"

His men immediately followed suit, discarding their helmets and revealing red sashes, turning to attack Wang Jun’s men.

Following Sima You Tong’s instructions, they captured officers and generals alive when possible; if not, they killed them.

Shi Le himself wanted to make use of Youzhou’s talents, so he wasn’t going for the kill. He jumped off the corridor, kicked down the just-risen Wang Jun again, then lifted him with his knife pointing at his neck, "Wang Jun has been captured; why don’t you surrender?"

Wang Jun was too conceited and overly trusted Shi Le. He had prepared a warm welcome in the mansion with fine wine, delicious food, and even beauties, but the defensive force was lacking. And Shi Le had brought elite soldiers, this was like a tiger entering a sheepfold; the Youzhou Army had no way to resist.

Some, seeing Wang Jun captured, hesitated and laid down their weapons, while others resisted, intending to escape regardless of Wang Jun’s life or death.

After all, Wang Jun was so old, and increasingly muddleheaded each year, better to escape and find the two young lords.

There were those who resisted, but they were few in number. Shi Le, holding the embarrassed Wang Jun, paid them little mind, planning to leave this place to Sima You Tong while he took Wang Jun to capitulate the Youzhou Army at the city gate. But then, the sounds of fighting grew even more intense, accompanied by screams.

Shi Le turned back to see Shi Hu, in a killing frenzy, not only had he killed Wang Jun’s wife and the maid beside her, but he also killed several who had laid down their weapons. This greatly incited those who had surrendered and laid down their arms, prompting them to pick up their knives again, causing instant chaos in the courtyard.

Wang Jun’s men, rallied, began battling Shi Army and Sima You Tong’s rebel forces.

Sima You Tong was stunned, turned and couldn’t help shouting at Shi Le, "Shi Le! You dare deceive me!"

Shi Le was also furious, glaring angrily at Shi Hu and shouting, "Fool, stop this at once!"

Shi Hu, covered in blood, face full of the thrill of spilling blood, his eyes shining like a wolf in the night, shouted loudly, "Such weaklings are useless to keep, Uncle, let me sweep them out, so they won’t burden you."

Shi Le was livid; seeing more and more surrendering soldiers picking up arms, he immediately ordered, "Men, Shi Hu violated military orders, execute him!"

The eight personal guards behind Shi Le immediately pounced on Shi Hu like tigers.

Shi Hu was taken aback, and without thinking, lifted his knife to meet them. His strength was great, and the knife in his hand was selected from the weapons given by the Zhao Family and Zhao Hanzhang. With one powerful stroke, it forced the incoming guards to their knees; with another swift slash, a head flew off. Spinning around, he blocked the other guards’ knives, the clash of weapons ringing loudly.

But at that moment, Shi Le’s eyes were fixed only on that flying head and a bloodthirsty Shi Hu...

This was his personal guard, who had been with him for three years, highly skilled, and greatly valued; he had shielded him from two slashes, one arrow. Everyone knew how much he trusted and valued him. A general’s position was inevitable for him in the future.

But now, Shi Hu had killed him with one strike!

Watching Shi Hu fight with growing excitement, Shi Le’s heart grew cold. The prophecy Zhao Hanzhang mentioned began echoing in his mind again; she was right, Shi Hu would one day annihilate his entire family.

At this moment, Shi Hu was still weak, yet dared to show such ruthless aggression towards people close to him. How much more in the future?

And Shi Hu’s brutal savagery had always been evident since childhood, contrary to what Mr. Zhang said. Perhaps most children in this world are inherently good, but there must be some who are inherently evil, like Shi Hu.

Shi Le’s eyes flashed with a cold light, suddenly making up his mind. He tossed Wang Jun to the personal guard behind him, took a bow carried by a soldier, notched an arrow aimed at Shi Hu, and without much hesitation, let the arrow fly towards Shi Hu’s heart.

Shi Hu felt a chill in his heart, tried to avoid it, but the arrow pierced through his shoulder, causing him to stumble while the attacking guards took the opportunity to slash him a few times.

Shi Hu couldn’t evade in time, taking two more hits, yet he still stood firm, glaring at Shi Le with vicious eyes, shouting, "You want to kill me, on what grounds?"

Shi Le did not bother to answer him, notched another arrow. Shi Hu, under attack and wounded, moved sluggishly, and Shi Le’s arrow was not easy to dodge. Shi Hu tried to sidestep, but seemed to run right into the arrow, which lodged in his heart. Shi Hu’s eyes widened in disbelief, pausing momentarily before another guard stabbed him from behind...

Shi Hu lowered his head, looking at his two grave wounds, eyes suddenly filled with intense hatred. He raised his knife, taking two quick steps towards Shi Le’s direction, seemingly trying to kill him, but after two steps, he could go no further, only able to fall with eyes wide open.

The personal guards fighting Shi Hu sighed in relief, out of eight, three had died, two were severely wounded and seemed about to succumb, the other three were also injured to varying degrees.

Shi Hu, truly a fierce general.

Zhang Bin also thought he was fierce, but felt no regret over his death, only relief.

Such a vicious and disobedient person, if not dealt with early, would surely become a scourge in the future; and if given the chance to grow, taught to disguise himself, he would become a grave threat.

As soon as Shi Hu fell, Zhang Bin immediately stepped forward and shouted loudly, "Disobeying military orders, regardless of relation, will be dealt with by military law. Even if it’s the General’s nephew! Those who surrender and disarm will not be killed. Hurry and surrender!"

Those who had picked up their weapons again now dropped them with a clatter. Even those who had been stubbornly resisting threw down their knives, seeming to believe surrender might mean survival.