Volume 1 Jia Wu Chapter 70: Severance

  Daeyeon-gun Lee Myung and Kim Ok-gyun were indeed like fire and water.

  Originally, Yi Gwang was supposed to be the regent of Joseon, holding power in the court, and almost all the officials were his followers. However, during the Gabo Reform ten years ago, the Gaehwapa faction slaughtered the conservative forces, killing over 300 people, most of whom were supporters of Daewongun. As a result, Yi Gwang's side was defeated in the power struggle with the Min clan after the failure of the Gabo Reform, and the direct reason for this defeat was that too many of his followers had been killed by the Gaehwapa faction, greatly weakening Yi Gwang's power.

  Now Li Gong has fallen to the point of being a homeless dog, pursued by Min Zhiying with no way out. To say that all this is thanks to Jin Yujun!

  So, Dae-in had a deep-seated hatred for Kim Yu-geun.

  The reason why the North Korean court dares to defy the great unpopularity of the world and ignore the universal opposition of the international community, and brutally torture Kim Yu-jeong, is that the attitude of the North Korean court, whether it is Taewon'gun or Min Zaiying, is completely consistent on this matter.

  Feng Guozhang only then realized that he had originally come to rescue Daeyongun, but due to the appearance of Zhou Xuanzhang and Jin Shu, this task became self-contradictory.

  Kim Yu-geun is an enemy of Daewongun, how can Daewongun cooperate with his enemy!

  Zhou Xuanzhang also realized that he and Jin Shu had mistakenly entered the home of Jin Shu's enemy.

  And his and Kim Soo's purpose in coming to the capital was to take away Kim Yu-jeon's remains, which Daewongun would never allow.

  Zhou Xuan Zhang rushed towards Feng Guo Zhang and cupped his hands: "Big brother..."

  "Now you're the big brother! Just call me little brother and it's settled." Feng Guozhang said with a bitter face.

  "Brother, I and Jin Xiu have troubled you, we'll take our leave." He said, pulling Jin Xiu to go.

  "Think you can leave? It's not that easy!" Park Yong-ryeol drew his pistol and blocked Zhou Xianzhang's path, the muzzle pointing at Zhou's head.

  Zhou Xuan Zhang coldly said: "Pu Tong, Jin Shu is still a child! You've already killed her father, no matter how deep the hatred, it's time to put an end to it!"

  "Kim Yu-kyum has killed over 300 people! To kill him in return is too cheap a price to pay!" Park Yong-ryeol rebuked.

  "Park Tong-ryeong, what will you do?"

  "Kill his wife and children!"

  Zhou Xuanzhang sneered: "What if I don't agree?"

  "Kill you together! Aren't you going to let him be your son-in-law?"

  Jin Shuang stepped forward and blocked Zhou Xuanzhang's path: "He is not my husband! You can kill me!" Turning around to face Zhou Xuanzhang, she said: "Brother Zhou, I have only one request of you."

  "What's wrong?"

  "After I die, bury me and my dad together."

  "Feng Guozhang praised: 'This girl is not only beautiful, but also has feelings and righteousness! Damn it, Park Yong-ryeol, can you really bear to kill her?'"

  Park Yong-ryeol said coldly: "The enemies of the state must all be killed!"

  "Kill you!" Zhou Xuan Zhang shouted. Before the words had even fallen, with a flick of his wrist, Park Yong-ryeol's revolver was now in Zhou Xuan Zhang's hand, its black muzzle pressed against Park's temple.

  Zhou Xuanzhang held a gun in one hand and pulled Jin Shu's hand with the other, shouting: "Get out of my way!"

  Park Yeong-ryeol was fearless: "Jhou Xianzhang, go ahead and shoot! If I, Park Yeong-ryeol, flinch even a little, then I'm the son of a bitch!"

  Suddenly a "clang" sound was heard, the door was pushed open, and more than a dozen Korean soldiers holding Mauser guns rushed in, their muzzles pointing directly at Zhou Xuan Zhang and Jin Xiu.

  "Feng Guozhang let out a loud shout: 'Who dares to move against my elder brother and sister-in-law?!'"

  Feng Guozhang, Yu Guangxin, Li Guoze and Xin Delin drew their pistols from their waists and pointed them at the Korean soldiers.

  A low and mournful voice came from the doorway: "Put down your gun!"

  At the door stood an old man with a head of white hair, wearing a black silk hat and a black jacket, tall and straight, with a short beard and deep-set eyes that shone brightly.

  The North Korean soldier lowered his rifle and stood at attention before the old man. Park Yong-yeol also faced the old man and bowed deeply.

  Feng Guozhang hastily called out: "Big brother, he is indeed Daeyeon-gun."

  Zhou Xuanzhang let out a breath, put down the gun in his hand, and said to Feng Guozhang and others: "Since they are treating us with courtesy, we should also not hold guns."

  Feng Guozhang and others received guns and paid homage to Daewongun.

  Zhou Xuan Zhang rushed up to Li Gang Ying and bowed: "The General of the Great Qing State, Zhou Xuan Zhang, has seen the Grand Master."

  Li Gang didn't respond to Zhou Xuan Zhang, but instead walked in front of Jin Shu, carefully examining her and nodding: "Indeed, she is the precious daughter of Jin Yu Jun, with a legacy from her father."

  Jin Shu took a step back and said coldly: "You are my enemy!"

  Li Gang sighed and said: "Those more than 300 people killed by the Open Party, whose enemies are they?"

  Jin Xiu bit her lip and didn't respond. She didn't understand politics, nor did she want to.

  Li Gang asked: "Do you want to go to the execution ground?"

  "Hmm!" Jin Xiu nodded.

  "Park Yong-ryeol, give them a way out!" Li Gang shouted back

  Zhou Xuan Zhang rushed to Li Gang Ying and said, "Thank you, Da Yuan Jun, for your help." He handed the pistol in his hand to Park Yong Lie and said, "Sorry." Then he pulled Jin Shu and left.

  "Hold on!" Li Gang said, walking over to Park Yong-ryeol's side and taking the pistol out of his hand. He handed it to Zhou Xianzhang: "The Yanghwajin execution ground is by the Han River. From here, go along the palace wall eastward, then head south for five li, and you'll arrive. You should already know what's going on at the Yanghwajin execution ground. Take care of yourselves."

  "Prince of the Great Court..."

  Li Gang shook his head: "The country is in trouble, no one knows if they can make it to tomorrow, some things are better not left with regrets."

  Zhou Xuanzhang took the pistol and, with a bow to Li Gong, said: "Thank you, sir, for your help." He then bowed to Feng Guozhang, Yu Guangxin, Li Guojie, Xin Delin and others, saying: "Brothers, take care of Mr. Li, I bid farewell."

  "Feng Guozhang hastily said: 'Big brother and sister-in-law, you're just two people, isn't that going to your deaths?'"

  Zhou Xuan Zhang smiled slightly: "Feng brothers, you are only eight people, and it's not easy to take the Grand Master out of the capital. The difficulty is almost the same as ours! Everyone, be careful."

  Feng Guozhang and others were silent. Now the situation is critical, everyone has their own mission, everyone has their own fate! In the capital city, there is the Empress Dowager's palace guard, outside the capital city, there are Japanese people with swords drawn, no one can guarantee that they will be able to walk out alive!

  Zhou Xuan Zhang pulled Jin Shu away from the Gui Garden, following the route pointed out by Li Gang, along the palace wall towards Yanghua Ferry.

  It was late at night, in the city of Beijing, every household closed their doors and gates, there were no pedestrians on the streets. Occasionally, Korean officials and soldiers patrolling at night would pass by, holding long spears and large knives, walking in a disorderly manner without any discipline. Wherever they passed, they would hastily glance around and then quickly leave, not carefully inspecting anything. Zhou Xuanzhang and Jin Xiu easily evaded these flustered officials and soldiers.

  In the distance, in the southern, western and northern directions of the night sky, flames are reflected. Zhou Xuan Zhang knew that it was the firelight of the Japanese army's barracks, they had already occupied the high grounds in three directions, lighting up countless bonfires.

  The Japanese looked down on the North Korean army and openly lit a bonfire under the nose of the North Korean army, which was actually a show of force to the North Korean garrison troops, a psychological warfare!

  The psychological warfare of the Japanese army took effect, and the patrolling officers in the capital became startled birds, with no heart to patrol.

  After passing through two alleys, a dock appeared in front of me, with over ten small boats moored chaotically, swaying up and down in the river water. Along the shore stood a row of houses of varying heights, revealing their dark silhouettes, with an eerie silence all around.

  Zhou Xuan Zhang and Jin Shu arrived under a willow tree, grasped Jin Shu's hand tightly, and said in a low voice: "Shu Er, on the left side of the dock, there is an empty space, it should be Yang Hua Jian execution ground!"

  "Hmm!" Jin Xiu's hand trembled slightly, but her face was exceptionally cold and stern.

  Zhou Xuan Zhang drew his pistol and looked around, but saw in the center of the execution ground a triangular wooden frame, on which hung a human head. Next to the head was a flag with the six characters "Dà nì bù dào Yù Jūn" visible in the moonlight.

  The official script of North Korea is Hanja.

  The trembling in Jin Xiu's heart disappeared, and Zhou Xuan Zhang turned his head to see that Jin Xiu's eyes shot out two cold lights. The timid and cowardly little loli was gone, replaced by a determined and resolute heroine.

  "Zhou Dage, you can go." Jin Shu said coldly.

  Zhou Xuan Zhang ate a big mouthful: "Rou'er, what's wrong with you?"

  "Get out!" Jin Shu shouted: "I don't want to marry you!"

  "Why?"

  "I don't like you!" Jin Shu said, biting her lip.

  "Xiaorong, if you don't want to marry me, that's fine. Our current top priority is..."

  Jin Xiu suddenly found the strength to push Zhou Xuan Zhang with a loud bang. Before Zhou Xuan Zhang could get up, Jin Xiu picked up a stone from the ground and hit it squarely on Zhou Xuan Zhang's forehead. Zhou Xuan Zhang let out a groan, his eyes turned black, and he lost consciousness.

  Jin Shu's tears flowed out, and she leaned over to hug the fainting Zhou Xuan Zhang, saying: "Brother Zhou, in my next life, I will definitely marry you!"

  Jin Shu took the pistol from Zhou Xianzhang's hand, held it for a moment, and then returned it to Zhou Xianzhang: "Brother, you'd better keep it."

  Jin Xiu gently put down Zhou Xuan Zhang, stood up, first crouching down, taking advantage of the dark shadows in the alleys, walking quickly, turning several corners, from the west side of the execution ground to the east side. She did this to avoid exposing where Zhou Xuan Zhang was hiding.

  Jin Shu arrived at the execution ground, and only then did she straighten her body, turned her head to glance at the large willow tree in the west, revealing a faint smile, and walked towards the three-legged frame with human heads hanging in the center of the execution ground.

  Flames rising in all directions.

  In the firelight, Jin Xiu stood under the tripod.

  Her youthful and beautiful face always faces that big willow tree, under the tree lies her beloved!

  Beside her was Jin Yu's blood-stained and furious head.

  Gunfire erupted.

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