C223 (2/2)

The corpses of the yamen runners and Fatty Fang's subordinates were arranged neatly in a row. The limbs that had fallen off were also sewn together, there were even a few whose bodies were covered with straw mats.

However, Jin Soldier's corpse was much more miserable, they were all decapitated, their heads were piled up, and their bodies were piled up, just like when they were on fire.

From the moment she walked to the street in front of the Palace, Widow Chen had already grabbed onto Jiang Xiaobai's hand.

As a woman from the countryside, no matter how wild her dreams were, to suddenly see so many corpses and not be afraid was not normal.

For the Widow Chen to be able to stand and continue forward was already a miracle.

With difficulty, Widow Chen walked up the stairs with Jiang Xiaobai's support, but she suddenly stopped in her tracks, turned her head to look at the mountain of corpses and heads below the flagpole, then looked at the drum on the left, suddenly struggling free of Jiang Xiaobai and walked forward, swinging the drum.

”Dong Dong Dong …” The sound of the drum echoed throughout the entire Yi Zhou City.

Jiang Xiaobai knew that this was a type of release for the Widow Chen. Ever since she had entered the Yi Zhou City, everything she had seen made her feel suppressed, made her feel fear and even fury. However, she couldn't show it on her face.

One strike after another, the Widow Chen's strength was not weaker than a strong man's.

And following the sound of the drum, the expression on Widow Chen's face gradually calmed down and her gaze turned cold. Like a queen, her strong confidence started to condense.

Perhaps it was just a fluke, but such a sound was something that only existed when the government gathered citizens to announce important matters.

Thus, no matter if it was out of force or curiosity, more and more people walked out of their homes and began to gather in the direction of the streets in front of the Palace.

Dozens, hundreds, thousands...

The Widow Chen had been beating the drum for five minutes, and the County Yamen entrance was now completely filled with a black mass of nearly two thousand people.

”Grand Commander, why have you gathered so many people?” The more Fatty Fang looked, the more curious he became. Suddenly, he leaned over and whispered, ”Could it be that we have to make them …”

Fatty Fang made a beheading motion, but his expression was filled with hesitation and fear.

Even someone like him, who viewed his life as nothing, would not be able to handle killing two thousand innocent people at once.

”They only know how to kill! They are my people now, my treasures!” Widow Chen rolled her eyes at Fatty Fang, and pulled her hand as they walked down the stairs, saying loudly: ”How are you, fellow villagers of Yi Zhou City?”

His voice was clear, and he wore a smile on his face. It was the most sincere greeting.

However, the people around them were completely silent. They looked at the two of them with fear and confusion.

”Fellow villagers, under the pressure of the Jin Kingdom soldiers, under the pressure of the incompetent Great Song officials, you all suffered greatly!” Widow Chen cupped her fists, bowed to the surrounding people and said loudly: ”However, the suffering has passed, the two mountains above your heads were flipped over today. From this moment onwards, a brand-new, happy and rich and beautiful life begins! ”

Everyone was still silent. They could not understand what he meant.

Widow Chen felt a little awkward. She discovered that there was a seven or eight year old child in front of him, intending to ease the tension. She walked over and said gently, ”Little girl, you …”

”Wow …” The little girl was instantly scared to tears.

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