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

Chapter 124: Give each other a date, prepare in advance
Is the punishment for Zhuang Langwei severe?
It’s not too serious.

It's nothing more than canceling benefits and cutting some salaries.

The only ones who were actually punished were the main culprits such as Yan Kuang.

If it were the Ministry of War or the Five Military Commandery, other people in power would have simply disbanded the Zhuanglang Guard, abolished its organization, and even collective punishment would have been a light punishment.

"Yang Qingyi, you and the commanders of the guards did a great job this time."

"Except for Zhuanglangwei, there were no military mutinies or rebellions."

"Somebody come!"

Zhu Jinzhen shouted outside.

Soon, more than ten maids came in carrying steaming jars.

"This is the Dragon Snake Tonic Soup, a wonderful concoction I recently created. It replenishes essence and blood, strengthens vital yang, and prolongs life. It's extremely beneficial for those below the Celestial Realm. Consuming it continuously for a month at the Vajra Realm will refine Qi, blood, and true Qi to perfection. You've all worked hard this time. Each of you will take a jar away later, dilute it, and distribute it to the soldiers."

When I heard that it can replenish essence and blood and strengthen Yuan Yang.

All the commanders and deputy commanders of the Twelve Guards of Shaanxi, including Yang Qingyi, looked at the steaming jars with shining eyes.

As for diluting it and distributing it to the many soldiers, they didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

Many good things can be taken normally and even be of great benefit to people above the Vajra Realm, but for ordinary soldiers in the Vajra Realm or who have not even started practicing martial arts, it is easy for them to become too weak to take the supplements.

The Twelve Guards have experienced this several times in recent years.

"Your Highness, we thank you for your reward." Yang Qingyi and others bowed in gratitude.

"Ah."

Zhu Jinzhen nodded calmly and mentioned, "If there are no unexpected events this year, the welfare will be increased by another 20%, which can be regarded as a reward. Starting next year, I'm afraid it won't be so peaceful."

Upon hearing this, Yang Qingyi and the others' pupils shrank, and then everyone's face showed excitement.

Is this going to be a war?
Zhu Jinzhen took in their reactions and nodded, saying, "There have been frequent movements in Datong, Yansui, Xuanfu, and Shanxi. I've also received news from the Mongols that they seem to be making some moves as well."

"Add to that the Ministry of War and the Five Military Commands Office, which have overstepped the imperial authority. The Ming Dynasty is doomed to be in turmoil."

"Also, I heard that there's been a lot of friction between Liao and Jin, that the Song Dynasty is also in turmoil, and that the Sui Dynasty is even more turbulent. All of this is a sign of impending disaster."

"So, I'll give you some time to have a good New Year."

"After the New Year..."

Zhu Jinzhen's eyes flashed, and although he didn't say anything, his meaning was very clear. After this year, it would be time to start a rebellion, either against the Ming Dynasty or against the surrounding areas.

Saying this is also to let the Shaanxi guards be mentally prepared in advance.

"We, the humble generals, swear to be loyal to Your Highness until death and are willing to go through fire and water for Your Highness!" Yang Qingyi and others bowed again, their expressions even more excited than Zhu Jinzhen. It was obvious that they had been waiting for this day for a long time.

He felt even more contempt and disdain for Yan Kuang who had just been dragged out.

Laugh at his short-sightedness, which is extremely ridiculous.

Following their own prince, when he ascends the throne, they will be like the Huaixi nobles who followed Emperor Taizu Gao to conquer the world.

In the end, he couldn't bear it and betrayed His Highness?

What benefits and promises can be obtained?

At most, all you get is a slight change in position and some gold, silver and jewelry.

Can it compare to being awarded a title based on merit in the future?
As for whether they will succeed?

Yang Qingyi and others never doubted it at all.

Are you kidding? His Highness has a million strong army under his command, and Tiance and Cangyun are unmatched warrior armies that can defeat ten or even a hundred of them with one.

What can the Ming Dynasty use to stop it?

Zhu Jinzhen smiled with satisfaction: "Go back and prepare."

He is never stingy when it comes to rewards.

With the gourmet tablecloth, he had no shortage of food since the first year he got this item.

He materialized the high-yield plants such as potatoes and corn that other time travelers had been desperately searching for but could not obtain, and even the super-yield grains in the future technological world of Doraemon's world, through the gourmet tablecloth.

And they continue to reclaim wasteland for planting.

A million acres of land would be more than enough to support the entire Shaanxi Province, or even the entire Ming Dynasty, let alone the soldiers of the Twelve Guards of Shaanxi.

Yang Qingyi and others bowed and left, and even after they walked out of the government office, they still felt something was unreal.

"Did you all hear what His Highness said?"

"Yes."

"Calm down the people in your respective guard posts and never allow something like this to happen again. Otherwise, without your Highness's intervention, I will immediately chop off your heads and send them before your Highness."

"clear."

The other garrison commanders all had serious expressions.

They are not the idiot Yan Kuang, how could they do such a heinous thing?
Not to mention doing it, they don’t even dare to think about it.

"Also, you heard what His Highness just said. Go back and intensify your training."

"We may not have much time left."

The other commanders nodded seriously.

After Yang Qingyi finished his instructions, he gritted his teeth and said:

"Yan Kuang, you really deserve to die!!!"

"That's half a year's salary!"

If it weren't for Yan Kuang, the Twelve Guards of Shaanxi would have been able to give a satisfactory answer in front of their own prince, and the rewards would definitely have been more and greater.

All because of that idiot, damn bastard Yan Kuang.

Yang Qingyi’s salary and benefits were directly deducted for half a year!
The most important thing is that Yan Kuang is about to die, and he doesn’t know who to vent his anger on!

Eh?
"and many more!"

Yang Qingyi suddenly seemed to think of something, his eyes lit up: "While that idiot Yan Kuang is still alive, I'm going to give him a few more kicks to vent my anger."

Upon seeing this, the other commanders who were about to leave also stopped in their tracks.

They turned around and followed Yang Qingyi again.

Although they were not punished this time and even received a jar of dragon snake soup half a man's height, everyone knew that after this incident, the Twelve Shaanxi Guards' trust in their Highness would undoubtedly decline.

And the culprit is Yan Kuang.

……

The next morning.

When the sun rises, the sunlight shines on the earth as always.

Many people who were sleeping soundly only realized belatedly what a shocking event had happened in Lanzhou Prefecture last night.

"The commander of the Zhuanglang Guard rebelled?"

"No wonder I seemed to hear some noise last night. They actually dared to attack Lanzhou Prefecture and attempt to kidnap the Concubine Dowager. They are simply outrageous and deserve to die!"

"Those traitors, isn't Your Highness good enough to them? Their salaries increase every year, and there are benefits. The food and meat distributed at the end of each month is enough to cover the salaries of other Ming Dynasty garrisons for several months, or even more."

"Yeah, how dare they?"

"Oh no! My nephew's niece's uncle's distant cousin's son is said to be a small flag of the Zhuanglang Guard. Will he implicate us?"

"Then go ask around. I heard that when His Highness personally intervened yesterday, most of the Zhuanglang guards laid down their weapons. Some who were still holding their weapons, unaware of the reality, were still disobeying His Highness' orders. Don't get implicated."

"What else is going on?"

"Yes, I heard that His Highness almost lost his temper."

"Tell me details."

The people of Lanzhou Prefecture, from the streets to the major mansions, restaurants, and teahouses, were all talking about what happened last night.

After all, the Twelve Guards of Shaanxi raided Lanzhou Prefecture overnight.

It is even said that even the Tiance Mansion has been dispatched.

It would be strange if they weren't curious and shocked.

(End of this chapter)