Exiled to the Frontier, He Became the Empire’s Most Powerful Lord - Chapter 23

In the shadows beneath the eaves, a hundred taut bows were stretched taut like a full moon.

“Lord Yang, the Green Dragon Gang keeps three hundred desperados within its ranks.”

Hong Jiuming spoke up, saying that with his strength, he could naturally sense how many auras were inside.

“Break down the door.”

Yang Wufeng gripped the knife hilt tightly and uttered two words softly.

The three-zhang-high gate collapsed with a crash.

The warriors inside the courtyard charged out bare-chested, only to be routed by a hail of arrows.

“Who dares to cause trouble for the Green Dragon Gang? They’re courting death!”

Before the blood mist had even dissipated, a dark figure swooped down like a hawk.

When he saw the dark mass of soldiers in front of him, he was stunned.

This man was none other than Xu Bao, the leader of the Green Dragon Gang.

“The Green Dragon Gang runs rampant in this area, forcing women into prostitution, setting up private torture chambers, and committing all sorts of evil deeds. The Military and Political Affairs Department is now assisting the Public Security Department in eradicating the gang!”

Yang Wufeng directly stated the charges against him.

“How dare you, you brat!”

Xu Bao did not expect that he would be wiped out immediately after delivering 100,000 taels of silver to the Prince’s mansion.

They change their minds faster than turning the pages of a book!

After all, this place is not like the capital; 100,000 taels of silver is several years’ income for a gang!

The informants from the three major families assured him that he was just a crippled prince who couldn’t cause any trouble at all.

Who would have thought that this good-for-nothing would be so ruthless and show no mercy?

“Barbarian King, you just wait!”

“When I get the chance, I’ll definitely take your head off…”

Xu Baomu, a powerful and ruthless figure, confidently swore.

Just last month, he had already broken through the bottleneck of the fourth rank and had long since advanced to the third rank Grandmaster realm.

In the context of Python City, this is already considered an invincible existence.

Even if there are thousands of troops, no one can stop him from leaving now.

“You want to leave!”

“it’s out of the question!”

Hong Jiuming reached out slightly and grabbed, pulling Xu Bao’s leaping body down.

“Bang!”

With a loud crash, Xu Bao slammed onto the roof like a kite with a broken string.

The pressure from the Grandmaster realm caused tiles to fly off.

“Peak of the third rank!”

“No, that’s impossible…”

Xu Bao’s composure crumbled instantly. Before he could even steady himself, a powerful palm strike landed on his back!

The next second, the entire dantian center was shattered!

His body fell heavily to the ground, his eyes wide open, and he was no longer breathing.

The tyrant of Python City, who had terrorized the city for years, is finally dead!

“The sky over Python City should finally clear up completely.”

Hong Jiuming lightly flicked his fingertips to brush away the dust from his sleeve.

Seeing their leader killed in one blow, the remaining gang members could only throw away their weapons, lie on the ground, and beg for mercy.

People at the scene gathered in droves upon witnessing this and began to voice their grievances.

If it weren’t for people stopping them, they would have devoured these people alive long ago.

“The Azure Dragon Gang has been wiped out!”

A loud voice came from Hong Jiuming’s mouth.

“Long live the Prince! Long live the upright and just Lord!”

Suddenly, a series of choked cheers erupted down the entire street!

Everyone slowly raised their heads, even the refugees huddled against the wall straightened their backs.

Soon, the people from the Military and Political Affairs Department withdrew.

The Ministry of Justice intervened and interrogated the key members of the Green Dragon Gang one by one.

These people didn’t have much backbone; they all confessed at once.

As instructed by Zhou Lingfeng, the Ministry of Justice organized and signed these statements, and then sent them to his residence immediately.

The paper detailed all the crimes committed by the Green Dragon Gang over the years, which were utterly heinous and outrageous.

“The Green Dragon Gang has been destroyed, and its leader, Xu Bao, has been brought to justice. These are the evidence of their crimes!”

Inside the mansion, Zhou Lingfeng sighed heavily.

Who would have thought that something involving a gang would provoke a petition from thousands of people?

Lei Xingmie and the other two were also greatly shocked.

Not long after, the prince sent men to wipe out the Green Dragon Gang and also took control of all the brothels and gambling dens.

“Your Highness, we just searched the Green Dragon Gang’s stronghold and found hundreds of girls in the dungeon.”

Hong Jiuming suddenly appeared and said.

His throat bobbed, and his voice sounded somewhat desolate.

“how?”

Zhou Lingfeng knew Hong Jiuming well; this man rarely lost control of his emotions.

He must have witnessed something horrific.

“Those girls were all women forcibly taken from outside by the Green Dragon Gang, then imprisoned in dungeons, abused and beaten, and forced into prostitution. In the end, they became walking corpses and ended up in brothels…”

“There are countless skeletons in the dungeon, probably those of the women who resisted and were tortured to death!”

Hong Jiuming’s eyes reddened involuntarily.

Zhou Lingfeng’s body trembled slightly. As a modern person, he naturally couldn’t bear to see these tragedies.

But for the three clan leaders, it seemed to be something they were used to.

In chaotic times, only the fittest survive; there is no mercy.

“Send someone to buy more women’s clothing and distribute it to them. The Green Dragon Gang has been destroyed, and they have regained their freedom. No matter what happened before, they must live on strongly now.”

“And those girls in the brothels, if they want to go home, they can go to the Finance Department to collect thirty taels of silver.”

“If you really don’t want to go back, just settle in first, and I’ll make arrangements later.”

Zhou Lingfeng continued, “Only modern people can truly empathize with this and understand the reasons behind it.”

Thirty taels of silver is enough for a family of three to live frugally for a year!

These women were actually hoping that someone would come to rescue them and help them escape to heaven.

But if she really went back, she worried that her body would no longer be pure, and she would be subjected to gossip and slander, ultimately committing suicide under pressure.

He could no longer push these women into brothels.

“Alright! I’ll thank Your Highness on behalf of these young ladies!”

Hong Jiuming naturally accepted the order and left.

He understood that in His Highness’s eyes, all beings were equal!

“Your Highness, now that the Green Dragon Gang has been destroyed, how should these brothels and gambling dens be operated in the future?”

Lei Xingmie asked with great concern.

These two industries have always been the mainstays of Python City.

“Don’t worry, I’ve thought all of this through.”

“I’m planning to turn the brothel into a song and dance troupe, and I’ll need the three of you to put in the effort! I’ll give each of you a 10% share!”

“As for gambling dens, they shall be banned from now on, and the private operation of such dens shall be prohibited! Violators shall have their property confiscated and their entire family exterminated!”

Zhou Lingfeng said in a deep voice.

He didn’t intend to completely eliminate brothels, after all, they were a human need, and many people relied on them for a living.

The three men felt a chill in their hearts. This was the first time Zhou Lingfeng had shown such murderous intent, which showed that the gambling den was his Achilles’ heel and could not be defied.

“Lei Xingmie, here is a lottery plan. You must present it on New Year’s Eve. Also, on New Year’s Eve, I will invite the entire city to a song and dance performance. All girls willing to work in brothels should gather to prepare programs; those who do a good job will be richly rewarded.”

Zhou Lingfeng continued.

The three of them looked at each other in bewilderment. There were only two days left until New Year’s Eve, and time was running out. They were in for a lot of work.

“As the saying goes, ‘one should not avoid relatives when recommending officials!’ If any of the three of you have outstanding young people in your clans, you may arrange for them to serve in the Six Ministries. I am at ease with that!”

Zhou Lingfeng continued, saying that it was also a form of reassurance.

Lei Xingmie and the other two were overjoyed, and their last bit of worry was relieved.

Zhou Lingfeng’s courage and tolerance were beyond their comprehension; encountering such a wise ruler was a blessing for the barbarians.

“Your Highness, what is a lottery?”

Autumn was very curious, looking at Zhou Lingfeng with her big eyes.

Being around Zhou Lingfeng, she would always hear many novel things that she had never heard before.