Two days later, at Fang Er's command, the six stamping machines brought along started simultaneously.
Chai Lingwu occupied one of them, watching silver coins being produced from his own hands, a sense of pride welling up within him.
The first silver coin taken off was carefully tucked into his embrace before he removed the others and tossed them into a nearby box.
The remaining five stamping machines were all operated by Li Ji's confidantes.
The stamped silver coins were sent into a tumbling polishing machine to remove burrs, then counted and stored.
Once everything was in order, Fang Er left with Wang Xuance.
PS3026 world, Kaifeng City. The hustle and bustle of yesteryear were gone, replaced by endless panic!
Half a month prior, news from all regions reported the disappearance of countless people overnight, a fact that had truly terrified officials of all ranks.
Speculation and rumors ran rampant.
Some claimed Emperor Zhao Song was unrighteous, drawing divine punishment upon the land.
Others suggested the heavens and earth were about to merge, and those who disappeared were being taken away by immortals.
Such a momentous event could not be concealed. With the populace restless, people gradually began to stir up trouble.
Indeed, some even claimed to be immortals, using the guise of saving the common folk to openly challenge the imperial court!
Currently, under Fang Er's watch, outside Kaifeng City, a group of people were assaulting the city gates.
Before long, the sound of footsteps echoed from within the city. As the city gates opened, Yang Liulang, fully armored, charged out first, his AK spraying a volley of shots at the approaching crowd.
Behind him followed over a hundred soldiers of the Yang family army.
The rioting populace didn't last ten minutes before being scattered by the barrage.
"Damn it, what the hell is this?" a deputy behind Yang Liulang complained, disengaging the safety on his rifle.
"Enough. Others will handle these matters. We just need to do what we're supposed to do."
Although Yang Liulang's words were meant to soothe his subordinate, the grim expression on his face betrayed his inner turmoil.
"Liulang, wait!"
As they returned to the city gates, Fang Er called out.
Yang Liulang instinctively stopped and looked over.
"Duke An Guo!"
Upon seeing that it was Fang Er calling him, he rushed over with pleasant surprise.
Fang Er nodded at him, then casually asked, "How is your father?"
"Thank you for your concern, Duke An Guo. My father is well, and the entire Yang family is doing fine."
"More than that, the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun have all been recovered. Empress Dowager Xiao is currently in the city and is being well looked after according to the previous instructions from Emperor Taizong."
Yang Liulang's expression was filled with pride as he spoke of this.
Regaining the Sixteen Prefectures was a feat longed for by so many Song people, and now the Yang family had achieved it!
However, with the Emperor absent, the matter of rewards and recognition could only be addressed upon his return.
Fang Er was not surprised by this outcome. What surprised him was when Li Shimin had instructed the Yang family to detain Empress Dowager Xiao.
Could it be???
He shook his head speechlessly and pulled Yang Liulang towards the city.
At the Tianbo Mansion, the soldier who had returned early to report Fang Er's arrival delivered the news.
Yang Jiye and his other six sons had not yet returned, but Madam She and Mu Guiying, along with other female generals, had already returned home.
Upon hearing the news, Madam She personally came out to greet them. The moment she saw Fang Er, she immediately bowed.
"Saihua, on behalf of the entire Yang Mansion, welcomes Duke An Guo!"
Looking at the intact Tianbo Yang Mansion before him, Fang Er did not believe that aiding Yang Jiye in his campaign against Liao was a wasted effort.
Even if they weren't dealt with here, the Liao people would not remain peaceful once they reached the Great Tang world!
After returning the salutes, he entered the Tianbo Mansion.
In the main hall, Fang Er was offered the seat of honor. Without politeness, he sat down and then stated his purpose for visiting to Madam She.
When everyone heard that the people who had mysteriously disappeared half a month ago were his doing, they were all greatly astonished.
"Duke An Guo, are you saying that the Great Song is about to face an irresistible natural disaster?" Madam She asked nervously, looking at Fang Er.
Although the Sixteen Prefectures had been returned to the Song and Empress Dowager Xiao had been captured alive, with the Yang family generals still in the north and not yet returned, she could not help but worry.
Fang Er nodded slightly, "Precisely. That is why I took action to transfer the people of the Great Song to the Great Tang."
"Only in this way can the common people of this world be saved from perishing in the natural disaster."
After a long period of contemplation, Madam She slowly stood up and bowed before Fang Er.
"We do not know what the Yang family can do for you, Your Grace. If there is any task, the entire Tianbo Mansion will go through fire and water without hesitation!"
"Hahahaha, it's so much easier talking to smart people!" Fang Er said with a happy laugh. "Then I will be direct."
"Later, we will continue to transfer the people of the Great Song. There will be people to receive them in the Great Tang. At that time, I will need the Yang family's generals and soldiers to actively cooperate with them in pacifying the populace."
"Your Grace, what about grandfather and the others?" Mu Guiying, who was beside him, couldn't help but ask.
"There's no need to worry. They will also be transferred over. You will see them then," Fang Er assured her.
Hearing this, everyone finally let go of their last lingering worry. Madam She cupped her hands.
"Since that is the case, Your Grace, please rest assured. The entire Yang family will do our utmost!"
Fang Er nodded, then added, "You can send people to inform those you are on good terms with in the city. The time for transferring the people will be set for one hour from now."
Soon, the gates of Tianbo Mansion opened once more, and a group of Yang family servants, carrying invitations, rushed out in different directions towards the city.
One hour later, Fang Er stood on the city walls of Kaifeng, gazing at the capital, a hint of reluctance in his heart.
But he knew that he could not change the fact that the world was about to be destroyed!
"Sister Tong, continue transferring the population of the PS3026 world."
【Understood!】
As the system's response faded, the clear sky suddenly underwent a startling change.
Six dark, ominous characters appeared bizarrely in everyone's vision.
Looking at the six black characters floating in the sky, Fang Er was utterly bewildered.
Truly, six characters floating in the sky~
"That's not a big deal~"
?????
What the hell, has Sister Tong been possessed by Da Zhangwei?
Before he could even ask what was happening, the next moment, those six black characters suddenly exploded, scattering into numerous black dots that drifted in all directions.
One of them landed in a market not far from the city gates.
The black dot rapidly expanded upon touching the ground, forming a black hole tens of meters in diameter, while soul-stirring sounds emanated from within.
"Ying ying ying ying~~"
"Aiya yo~~"
The people in the market seemed to be under a spell. The moment they heard the sounds, they became dazed and then, in unison, walked towards the black hole.
Fang Er even saw people emerging from a brothel next to the market, both men and women, naked, walking into the black hole and disappearing.
Holy crap!
This is a bit too much!
At least give them some clothes, otherwise~~~
Hiss!!
So big, so white, so perky!