Wife, you didn't really drug me, did you?

The Huangzhou Prefecture was working at a feverish pace, with the entire system operating at breakneck speed.

Chen Jie was extremely busy, and after approving a series of matters, he finally had time to deal with the prisoners of war.

The number of prisoners of war in this battle was large, and each of them was a heavyweight. For example, the most heavyweight was Tong Wei, the leader of the Whale Shark Gang and a fourth-level Molten God.

Then there are the nominal commanders of these two armies, Chen Youding, the acting leader of the Fuzhou Whale Shark Gang, and Ming Yuzhen, the leader of the Sichuan uprising.

These two are the leaders of two separate rebel armies, so how to deal with them is of paramount importance.

"My lord, Ming Yuzhen and Chen Youding have arrived."

"Oh, come in."

In the main hall of the Huangzhou Prefecture government office, where Chen Jiu Si worked, two voices came from the doorway reporting something. Immediately afterwards, two people were brought in with their collarbones pierced.

Chen Jie looked up at the two people who had left a significant mark on history.

Chen Youding, a local warlord whose name differs from Chen Youliang by only one character, came from the Whale Shark Gang, the largest gang in Fujian. However, it was not an organization that fought for the welfare of the Han people. Its leader, Tong Wei, was the first to surrender to the Mulan tribe and was personally appointed by the Living Buddha as the Pillar of Jiangnan, meaning the pillar of the Great Qian Dynasty in Jiangnan.

However, when Zhang Sanfeng launched his campaign to subdue demons, these bastards who had sided with the Mulan people were the first to be eliminated. Tong Wei was also self-aware, so he hid in the sea and never set foot in the Central Plains again, thus escaping a calamity.

However, under Chen Youding's operation, the Whale Shark Gang has been entrenched in Fujian, controlling the entire province, and suppressing local uprisings for the Mulan people.

He can be described as a prime example of someone who acts as an accomplice to evil.

Because it occupied the Fujian region, it could be considered a regional warlord.

Another friend is Ming Yuzhen. Ming Yuzhen's ancestral home is Suizhou, Hubei, but she moved to Sichuan with her parents when she was young and became a disciple of the Tang Clan.

Because of his outstanding talent and double pupils, he was a top-notch genius of the Tang Clan. Therefore, when the world was in chaos, the Tang Clan bet on him, allowing him to start a rebellion in Sichuan. He almost completely occupied Sichuan and later used the military strength of the Land of Abundance to launch multiple attacks on Hubei Road.

Because he controlled all of Sichuan, he could be considered a warlord force.

Currently, there are only seven warlord forces in the world that can be considered legitimate: Chen Youding of Fujian, Ming Yuzhen of Sichuan, Zhang Shicheng of Jiangnan, Zhu Chongba of Haozhou, Li Siqi of the Northwest, the Zoroastrian sect in the North, and Chen Jiusi, who occupies Hubei.

These forces divided up the entire world. Of course, there were also some smaller forces, but these smaller forces only survived in the cracks. When the most powerful force was finally determined, these smaller forces would naturally choose to submit to it.

For example, the Five Poisons Sect and the Tusi (chieftain) forces in the Yunnan-Guizhou region are nothing more than minor ailments.

In this current game, only these seven forces are capable of joining the fray. These seven forces will decide who will represent the Han people and ultimately end the rule of the Great Qian Dynasty, leading the Han people to victory.

Now, at this card table, two people have quietly gone from being "eaten at the table" to "become food at the table." These are Chen Youding and Ming Yuzhen. Of course, Li Siqi should also be included, but Li Siqi has already been eliminated and is no longer a consideration.

After removing Chen Youding and Ming Yuzhen, only Zhang Shicheng and Zhu Chongba remained. As for the Zoroastrians in the north, the Little Ming King was only interested in enjoying his own little corner of the country.

His elder brother, Liu Futong, was also disheartened and barely holding on. If they wanted to compete for the world in the future, they would certainly not have a chance.

Therefore, the next major battle would be between Zhu Chongba, himself, and Zhang Shicheng.

That's how the world works; whoever leaves the card table becomes food.

Looking at Chen Youding and Ming Yuzhen, Chen Jie felt a sense of shared sorrow, after all, they were essentially the same kind of people.

"sit!"

Chen Jie graciously invited the two to sit down. The two exchanged a glance, and Ming Yuzhen sat down with an air of authority, while Chen Youding hesitated for a moment, but also sat down.

At this moment, Chen Jie personally poured a cup of tea for the two of them and said, "Try it, it's local tea from Huangzhou Prefecture, see if you can get used to it."

Ming Yuzhen glanced at the teacup and said, "What can a dying person not drink?"

Chen Youding picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said, "It has a unique flavor."

Chen Jie chuckled and said, "Fujian is a tea-producing region. If Brother Chen can praise it, then it proves that my tea is quite good."

Chen Youding smiled and said, "Lord Chen, you wouldn't invite us here without a reason, would you? Tell me what your thoughts are?"

Chen Jie glanced at Chen Youding, then smiled and said, "It's nothing, I just wanted to ask if either of you have any intention of joining my Huangzhou Prefecture?"

The two of them frowned.

For a moment, they fell silent. The main reason Chen Jie wanted to recruit these two men was that they had tremendous personal influence, especially in their local area.

Chen Jie would not let this opportunity pass by to seize control of Shu and Fujian. If he had the help of the two men, the local resistance would be much weaker, and Chen Jie's army would suffer very few casualties.

Moreover, these two are of average strength, only at the Furnace Realm, unlike Tang Bao and Tong Wei, who are two fourth-level Furnace Gods and cannot be restrained.

Although the two men possessed some political acumen, they were nothing more than insignificant beings in the face of absolute power, making them easily subdued.

Moreover, even after subduing these two, they cannot be given real power. They are more like mascots; if they obey, they are allowed to live well, and if they disobey, they can only die.

Looking at the two of them, Chen Jie knew they understood his thoughts.

It's a question of whether to live on your knees or die standing.

Chen Jie looked at the two of them without any hurry. He simply poured himself a cup of tea and slowly savored it.

The tea was sweet and fragrant, but the hearts of the two people in front of them were locked in a bittersweet moment.

Half a day later, Ming Yuzhen stood up and looked at Chen Jie, saying, "Chen Jiu Si, I admit I can't compete with you for the world, but you can't trample on my dignity. Once I'm on this stage, it's either I become king or I die. I have no other choice."

"so!"

Ming Yuzhen looked at Chen Jie and said, "I choose to die. You want me to be your guide into Shu? Impossible. I, Ming Yuzhen, have a lot of face and cannot do such a disgusting thing."

Ming Yuzhen spoke in an icy voice. Chen Jie looked at Ming Yuzhen and said, "Fine, I respect your decision. Tomorrow, you and Tong Wei of the Whale Shark Gang will be beheaded at Caishikou. Make your request tonight, and as long as it's not excessive, I will try my best to fulfill it."

Upon hearing this, Ming Yuzhen smiled and said, "Hehe, good. I've long heard that you, Chen Jiusi, have a batch of fine wine. Could you give me a jar? Tonight won't be too difficult."

Chen Jie replied, "Okay." "Thank you."

Ming Yuzhen said generously, "Let's go."

He strode out of the house and headed towards the prison. Chen Jie was filled with mixed feelings. He had been mortal enemies with Ming Yuzhen, but she showed some heroism before she died. It was a pity!

Chen Jie turned to Chen Youding and asked, "Brother Chen, what about you?"

At this moment, Chen Youding clasped his hands in a fist and then knelt down on one knee, saying, "I am willing to pledge my loyalty to the city lord and follow his lead."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie laughed and said, "Good, good, in that case, please rise quickly."

"Thank you, my lord."

Chen Youding was helped up by Chen Jie and immediately spoke.

Looking at Chen Youding, Chen Jie thought to himself, "The Whale Shark Gang really has a lot of spineless cowards." However, Chen Jie didn't say much on the surface. At this moment, he said to Chen Youding, "Youding is a great talent. We can't let him down easily. So I'll arrange a position for you."

"You will serve as the military advisor for Huangzhou Prefecture in the battle against Fujian Road. You are responsible for the strategic planning for Huangzhou Prefecture to subdue Fujian Road. If we win this battle, you will be credited with the greatest contribution!"

"Rest assured, my lord, I still have my old troops in Fujian. As long as you give the order, I can take Fujian alone from Fuzhou and reclaim it for you."

Chen Youding looked at Chen Jie and said, "I am very pleased that Youding has this intention, but now is not the time. There are too many eyes watching this matter. If things go wrong, things could get very serious. Youding understands, right?"

Chen Youding said, "My lord, please rest assured, I understand. Let's formulate a plan first, and then we can discuss the rest."

Chen Youding also knew that Chen Jie would never let him ride alone to Fuzhou. If he let him ride alone to Fuzhou now, wouldn't that be like releasing a tiger back into the mountains?

He was just testing the waters. What if Chen Jie had a brain fart?

His attempt to test the waters clearly failed.

At this moment, Chen Jie looked at Chen Youding and said, "By the way, Youding, tomorrow is the day of the public trial in Huangzhou Prefecture. Do you want to go and watch together?"

"public trial?"

Chen Jie said, "These enemies who invaded my Huangzhou Prefecture will be publicly tried in the bustling city, and then beheaded as a warning to others. Aren't you going to see off your old leader of the Whale Shark Gang?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Youding's eyes widened suddenly, and he was secretly shocked. This Chen Jiu Si was really going to kill Tong Wei, who was a fourth-level Fusion God. This top expert who was famous throughout the world was actually going to be killed by Chen Jiu Si in public.

Such domineering power is unprecedented, not to mention ordinary rebel armies, even the Great Qian Dynasty has never been so domineering.

This is truly unprecedented in history.

Thinking this, Chen Youding honestly said, "Please forgive me, my lord. I will not go. After all, Patriarch Tong Wei has been kind to me, and I cannot bear to see him beheaded. Please forgive me, my lord."

Chen Youding knew a principle: those who are disloyal to their original master will find it difficult to gain the favor of their new master.

If he were to act too ruthlessly towards Tong Wei, Chen Jiu Si would also perceive himself as a heartless and ungrateful person, which would be a very bad sign for Chen You Ding.

Therefore, Chen Youding had to demonstrate sufficient loyalty to his original owner.

Chen Jie looked at Chen Youding with a slight smile and said, "That's fine, it's just a pity that such a grand event has been ruined."

Chen Youding said, "Only our lord has the courage to put on such a grand ceremony!"

Chen Jie smiled without saying a word, and Chen Youding also smiled awkwardly. They both understood each other without saying a word, but they both knew what the other was thinking.

Chen Youding knew that his days ahead would not be easy, but he still had some other hopes. If there was an opportunity in the future, he might be able to escape and live on, for example, if Huangzhou Prefecture was defeated, he could be reborn.

Of course, if Huangzhou Prefecture remained undefeated, he would have no choice but to submit and live a life of wealth, which would be better than being a prisoner or losing his head.

He also knew his own value, which lay in his understanding of Fuzhou and his control over some of the local strongmen there. With him around, Huangzhou Prefecture would have a much easier time taking over Fuzhou.

It is precisely because of his usefulness that he has a chance to survive.

In chaotic times, just surviving is a blessing.

Chen Youding was taken away, and Chen Jie personally found him a small courtyard house, very close to the residences of Ni Wenjun and Chen Xiaohu. With these two experts at the Fusion God Realm watching over him, Chen Jie didn't believe that Chen Youding would dare to do anything excessive.

And Chen Youding was just as he said, he was of great strategic significance to Chen Jie.

Because of the problems between Zhu Chongba and Zhang Shicheng, Chen Jie may not be able to take care of the eighty-one prefectures of the five circuits in Jiangnan and Fujian Circuit for a short time. However, a person without foresight will have immediate worries. With Chen Youding around, this man will be of great use if he wants to get involved in Fujian Circuit in the future.

Give him the position of Military Advisor of Fujian Road, a nominal position with no real power, just to keep him in check and let him play his role when he needs to.

After seeing Chen Youding off, Chen Jie looked at the bustling Huangzhou Prefecture outside. He thought that everything would be settled by tomorrow, and killing Tong Wei and Ming Yuzhen would be a good way to boost the morale of Huangzhou Prefecture.

The next morning!

The streets of Huangzhou Prefecture were packed with people because Huangzhou Prefecture had posted a notice yesterday that it would be executing Tong Wei, the mastermind behind the invasion of Huangzhou Prefecture and the leader of the Whale Shark Gang, a peerless expert at the fourth level of the Melting God Realm!
Those beheaded alongside him included Ming Yuzhen, the leader of the Tang Clan!

The moment this news came out, the entire Huangzhou Prefecture was in an uproar. Not just the entire Huangzhou Prefecture, but the entire world was in an uproar!
This can be described as an unprecedented feat: the public execution of a peerless expert at the fourth level of the Fusion God realm. Tong Wei was a renowned figure in the world, and to be beheaded in public today showed absolutely no mercy.

The people of Huangzhou Prefecture, however, were incredibly elated. "Huangzhou Prefecture is just that awesome! What are four-stage fusion gods? In front of our prefecture lord, they are nothing but lambs to the slaughter."

This is the arrogance of the people of Huangzhou Prefecture.

Seeing the enthusiastic crowd of Huangzhou Prefecture, Zhang Shicheng, hidden in the crowd, lowered his straw hat, his eyes filled with apprehension. This Chen Jiu Si really knows how to win people's hearts. The people of Huangzhou Prefecture, who were almost scattered, were reunited by him in one move. There are very few people in the world who can manipulate people's hearts as powerful as him.

Thinking this, Zhang Shicheng looked coldly towards the City Lord's Mansion. "But Chen Jiu Si, you'll be a piece of meat on my chopping block sooner or later. I'm not that good-for-nothing Tong Wei. Next time, I'll definitely kill you in public."

As Zhang Shicheng was thinking, he suddenly heard a loud voice: "Look, the prisoners are here! The prisoners are here!"

Hearing this call, everyone looked and saw a row of prison wagons creaking and groaning as they drove by! (End of Chapter)