local gentry and officials began to band together and oppose Zhao.Chen Tong's visit this time was clearly well-prepared. He had done his homework, and his report was well-organized and went smoothly....l directly into Halle's mouth, who was still spouting saliva endlessly.Then......A deep and resonant gunshot echoed.Blue smoke billows.Haller's head exploded with a deafening crack, a geyser of blood...