Ming Dynasty: pacifying the rebellion and defending the border, dominating the world

Chapter 123 Another Idiot, the Result of His Disposal
"Your Highness, please spare your life!"

Yan Kuang regained consciousness belatedly, and the first thing he did was to kowtow repeatedly and beg for mercy. He pointed at the dying Yan Shifan and cried out in grievance, "It was him! It was Yan Shifan who threatened me with despicable means. If I refused to cooperate, he would kill my entire family."

"I am not able to use my talents..."

"Oh, bah."

Yan Shifan spat out a mouthful of blood foam, revealing a disdainful expression: "Do you think begging for mercy now will be of any use? Although your Prince Su treats you very well, he is also a man who does not tolerate any injustice. No matter how many excuses you have, you have betrayed him in the end. Do you think he will show extra mercy and spare your life?"

"It's so stupid."

"You're talking nonsense! You're talking nonsense! I never thought of betraying His Highness. It was you..." Yan Kuang suddenly leaped up, grabbed Yan Shifan by the collar, and roared, "You were the one who threatened and forced me. I only pretended to obey and never thought of betraying him. You... you're slandering me."

Zhu Jinzhen took a sip of tea and felt that the play was quite acceptable.

"Guess, does he believe it?" Yan Shifan grinned and gestured in the direction of Zhu Jinzhen.

Yan Kuang's body trembled, and he turned around to meet Zhu Jinzhen's indifferent eyes.

He fell to his knees with a plop, tears streaming down his face. "Your Highness, Your Highness, I know I was wrong. I was momentarily bewildered. Please consider that I didn't commit a serious mistake and give me a chance to atone for my sins. I... I..."

Zhu Jinzhen was too lazy to continue listening to his excuses. He waved his hand and signaled the Tiance soldiers next to him to drag Yan Kuang out.

"Your Highness, Your Highness..."

Yan Kuang's voice gradually faded away. Although he had some strength, what was the use?
"puff!"

Yan Shifan spat out a mouthful of blood and coughed continuously: "I wonder what His Royal Highness Prince Su plans to do with me next?"

Zhu Jinzhen said calmly, "Answer me one question and I will leave your body intact."

Yan Shifan sneered: "Is this considered a gift?"

Zhu Jinzhen nodded: "Yes."

Yan Shifan suddenly burst into laughter, "Haha, haha, hahahahaha."

"Your Highness Prince Su, you are still as arrogant and conceited as ever. Do you think I'm afraid of death?"

Since the plan failed, life and death were entirely in the hands of Zhu Jinzhen, and Yan Shifan had already realized this.

Zhu Jinzhen sneered disdainfully as if he had heard a huge joke: "Aren't you afraid of death?"

"If you truly weren't afraid of death, you should have severed your own heart meridians long ago. Why bother talking so much nonsense in front of me? You're simply self-righteous, feeling confident and confident. You're either holding the bargaining chip in my negotiations or letting me give up the bargaining chip."

"Is it right?"

Yan Shifan's pupils shrank. Although he didn't say anything, his reaction told everyone present that what Zhu Jinzhen had just said should be accurate.

At this point, Yan Shifan could no longer hide the truth and shrugged, saying, "Your Highness Prince Su is indeed very clever, but even if you guessed it, what would it matter?"

"Say I'm dead, but if I don't, I still have some value."

"If it were His Royal Highness Prince Su, would he tell it?"

Zhu Jinzhen narrowed his eyes and said with disdain, "I thought you were a smart guy, but you turned out to be a self-righteous idiot. Your so-called value is nothing more than buying time."

"Just now, Yan Kuang relied on you and Chai Yuguan. What happened?"

"Unusual movements on all sides? Impeachment in the court? Or more masters?"

Zhu Jinzhen's face was full of disdain, and he gradually exposed Yan Shifan's self-righteous cleverness and his reliance: "Your father can't save you. Even if the Mongols and the Ming Dynasty besiege me together, or even if the whole world rises up, I will not be afraid."

"The bargaining chip you rely on is not very attractive to me."

"I ask you a question, and if I'm satisfied, I'll leave you with your body intact."

"It's a gift, not a bargaining chip for you to negotiate with me."

Zhu Jinzhen's desire to find out the truth and ask who was behind the scenes was completely dispelled. He waved his hand and ordered the Tiance soldiers to prepare to drag Yan Shifan away.

"As expected of you, the First King of the Ming Dynasty. Everyone underestimated the strength of you and your men."

"But don't think this is the end of the matter."

"Even if you are a land-based swordsman, you are not invincible. The people around you are your weaknesses." "One day..."

"boom!"

Yan Shifan's body was kicked out like a rolling gourd.

Zhu Jinzhen looked at Cao Xueyang who was slowly retracting his foot, then looked at Yan Shifan who had rolled several feet away, with a puzzled look on his face, "Has this guy always been so brave?"

"Doesn't he know that his life and property are now in his own hands?"

"Threatening Gu?"

The commander of the Twelve Guards of Shaanxi looked at Yan Shifan as if he were an idiot and a dead person.

Threatening His Highness?

In the past, Kublai Khan threatened on the battlefield that the two pillars of the Mongols fought to the death. Millions of troops advanced one after another, and the Mongol cavalry bravely resisted them, but they were still chopped to death by their own prince.

Who is a mere Yan Shifan?
"Since he has such a proud character, send him to the Secret Guard Prison and treat him well." Zhu Jinzhen also specifically instructed: "Remember, he is not allowed to die before he has been treated well for a full thirty days!"

"Yes, Your Highness."

Two Tian Ce soldiers dragged Yan Shifan away in an instant, their eyes full of pity.

Doesn't this idiot know that, in addition to his own supreme power, his Highness also possesses the power of resurrection? If you offend your Highness, it's not easy to die.

The imperial prison of the Embroidered Uniform Guard and the torture of the Eastern Depot?

In their Tiance Mansion, it’s all child’s play.

"Although the incident at Zhuanglang Guard had its reasons, fortunately it didn't lead to a major disaster. However, Yang Qingyi, you ultimately failed to supervise properly. You will be fined for six months, and 40% of the Zhuanglang Guard's salary will be deducted this year. The rest of your benefits will be canceled, and no further benefits will be provided for the next three years unless you have made significant contributions."

"Zhuanglang Guard Commander Yan Kuang instigated a mutiny, deceived his superiors and subordinates, and coerced the Zhuanglang Guard into attacking Lanzhou Prefecture. His crimes are unforgivable."

"All the proceeds from their corruption will be confiscated."

"His family members and children were exiled to Lingnan."

"Zhuanglang Guard Co-magistrate Li Qi and many of his guards knew about this but failed to report it. They will be punished together."

"Also, Ji Xiaoyun, the deputy commander of Zhuanglang Guard, has been commended for his revelations. He has been promoted to Commander of Zhuanglang Guard and awarded a tonic dragon snake soup and 100 taels of gold as a reward."

Zhu Jinzhen calmly explained his decision on the treatment of Zhuang Langwei and Yan Kuang, then glanced at everyone, "Do you have any objections to my decision?"

"I will follow your Highness' orders."

"We have no objection."

Many commanders only showed a little sympathy for their superiors Yang Qingyi and Zhuang Langwei.

A six-month salary deduction!
It didn't matter if the commanders in other places were fined half a year's salary, but the half-year salary of the Shaanxi Commandery, in addition to silver and grain, also included subsidies for martial arts training.

Those things don't have much effect on them, who have already reached the Vajra Realm, or even the Zhixuan Realm, but they still have offspring. Various medicinal baths and secret medicines can not only strengthen the body, nourish qi and blood, but there are also some medicinal soups that can open up the mind.

These are things that are out of reach in the outside world.

Having had his salary deducted for half a year, Yang Qingyi wanted to rush out and cut Yan Kuang into pieces.

"Zhuanglangwei is in trouble now."

"The next commander, Ji Xiaoyun, will probably be gloomy and tightening his belt every day."

"A 40% reduction in military pay isn't a big deal. Your Highness has increased the salaries of everyone under the Shaanxi Provincial Command several times. A 40% reduction is still much better than before, but directly cutting benefits for three years..."

"My dear, Zhuanglangwei won't rebel, right?"

"The annual benefit is 10,000 dan of grain and 5,000 dan of various beef, mutton, and pork."

"Every member of the Zhuanglang Guard has lost over 200 kilograms of grain and nearly 100 kilograms of meat each year for three consecutive years. They can only watch other guards eat meat while they can only eat bran and vegetables."

"Who made them so unlucky to have to deal with that idiot Yan Kuang?"

(End of this chapter)