457. When one whale falls, ten thousand things thrive (5k)_3

"Let them have their moment of triumph across the street for a few days. Don't worry, after Mr. Shen is buried, once the Big Boss gives the word, all the business they've taken will have to be returned obediently! In Jianning Prefecture, we are..."

As he boasted, suddenly there was shouting from the street. A large group of Cao Soldiers, dressed in uniform, armed with swords and spears, marched in formation. The leader pointed down the long street:

"Any door with a white lantern hanging outside, seal it immediately! All accounts are to be sealed and sent to the government office for the Master to inspect!"

The foreign Cao Soldiers responded in unison, "Yes!"

Then, like fierce wolves, they burst forth in groups, charging into the shops under the Shen family banner with white cloth, under the surprised gaze of the populace, and violently smashed and expelled people.

"What do you plan on doing?" The shopkeeper of the silk shop was stunned when a group of Cao Soldiers charged in: