The imperial envoy's procession clattered as it began its journey back to the capital.
The strong winds that had risen in Yangzhou had already reached Luoyang.
It was as if a spring breeze had come overnight...
In a single day, the news that the imperial envoy, Yang Erlang, had executed 327 corrupt officials and functionaries in Jiangzhe spread through every street and alley of this ancient capital.
Nearly everywhere people gathered, one could hear the vivid discussions of Luoyang's citizens about the grand spectacle of Yang Erlang executing the corrupt officials and functionaries of Jiangzhe.
Some said that on that day, the sun and the moon shone together.
Some said, on that day, heavy snow flew under the blazing sun.
Others said countless wronged souls appeared on that day, bowing thrice to thank Yang Erlang...
Everyone spoke as if they had witnessed the unprecedented execution with their own eyes.
Luoyang, after all, is the center of the divine land, the heart of Wei.
