The Prodigal Son

Soon, Qin Yu and Qi Baichuan came outside.

Qin Xiong immediately handed the Emperor's Sword to Qin Yu.

"Need not!"

Qin Yu said casually, "He's not worthy to die by the Emperor's sword!"

As they were talking, Qin Yu walked over to one of Zheng Tingchao's personal guards and drew his sword.

Feeling Qin Yu's contempt, Qi Baichuan couldn't help but feel a surge of anger.

Although I can't be considered a top expert, and I've been busy making money these past few years and neglected my martial arts skills, I am still a sixth-level martial artist!

Qin Yu is just a greenhorn who hasn't even grown up yet. How strong can he be?

How dare you be so dismissive of yourself?

However, Qi Baichuan's anger quickly turned into ecstasy.

The more Qin Yu underestimates himself, the better!

Only in this way can one fight for their life!

With this thought in mind, Qi Baichuan slowly bowed to Qin Yu: "Grand Commander, I apologize for my offense!"

Having said that, Qi Baichuan slowly drew his sword.

"bring it on!"

Qin Yu casually gripped the knife in his hand. "Let me see if you truly deserve the title of Commander!"

"good!"

As soon as the word left his mouth, Qi Baichuan immediately stepped forward.

Qi Baichuan joined the army at the age of eighteen and has served for more than twenty years.

He practiced killing techniques in the army, and didn't use any fancy moves.

With a single swing, the sharp blade flashed, accompanied by the sound of wind being cut, and slashed fiercely towards Qin Yu's vital points.

Faced with Qi Baichuan's fierce attack, Qin Yu remained motionless.

Zheng Tingchao, who was standing to the side, was ready to step in and save Qin Yu should he be in danger.

This is the Grand Admiral of the Navy, who is ordered to oversee all military and political affairs in the nine provinces.

If he were to die in the Raojin naval camp, he, as the Raojin naval commander, would be absolutely responsible.

As the blade drew near, Qin Yu neither dodged nor evaded, but simply swung his sword casually.

"clang!"

The sound of metal clashing rang out.

A tremendous force suddenly surged along Qin Yu's blade and crashed into Qi Baichuan.

Qi Baichuan had no time to deflect the force of the attack and was sent flying backward, his body crashing heavily to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

Upon seeing this, everyone's pupils constricted sharply, and they were filled with horror.

So strong!

That casual slash actually sent Qi Baichuan flying?

Qi Baichuan possesses the strength of the sixth realm!

Even a seventh-realm expert shouldn't be able to send Qi Baichuan flying so easily, right?

He can't possibly be an eighth-level expert, can he?

How old is he?

"Cough cough..."

Qi Baichuan's internal organs trembled violently, and it took him a long time to struggle to get up again.

When he looked at Qin Yu again, his eyes had become filled with fear and a hint of despair.

No wonder Qin Yu dared to look down on him so much.

Their strength is simply not in the same league!

Is it truly an inescapable fate today?

Not reconciled!

He is not willing!

He earned so much money, and he hadn't even had a chance to enjoy it properly. How could he be willing to die like this?

Fight!

"kill!"

Qi Baichuan roared, his killing intent suddenly erupting, and he once again swung his sword at Qin Yu.

This time, Qin Yu finally made a move!

The moment Qi Baichuan lunged at him, Qin Yu's figure flashed away.

brush!

A sharp blade flashed across Qi Baichuan's neck.

Amidst the splatter of blood, a seed flew high into the air before crashing heavily to the ground.

The headless body continued its momentum for a few steps before collapsing to the ground.

Sold out instantly!

A sixth-realm martial artist was easily killed in front of everyone.

There was no chance to struggle!

Everyone stared wide-eyed, utterly shocked.

Eight Realms!

Qin Yu definitely possesses the strength of the eighth realm!

Only in this way could he kill Qi Baichuan so easily!

If he hadn't wanted to show off his power, Qi Baichuan would have been dead by the time he made the first move!

So strong!

So young, yet possessing the strength of the eighth realm!

Its potential is absolutely immeasurable!

Crucially, he also led 10,000 cavalry to a great victory against the combined forces of Min and Chu, numbering 100,000!

A thousand soldiers are easy to find, but a good general is hard to come by!

There are many people with formidable individual strength, but few with the strategic ability to change the course of a battle.

Qin Yu, both!

If nothing unexpected happens, Da Ning is likely to produce another figure like Qin Fumeng!

At this moment, Zheng Tingchao looked at Qin Yu with envy in his eyes.

Young, capable, strategic, and highly valued by His Majesty.

Such a person has a limitless future!

And I, it seems, am destined to waste my entire life in this wretched place…

Qin Yu sheathed his sword in the hilt of Zheng Tingchao's personal guard, then turned to the still-shocked Zheng Tingchao: "General Zheng, what do you think we should do with the other two?"

Zheng Tingchao snapped out of his daze and said in a deep voice, "I leave it to the Grand Commander to decide!"

Qin Yu has achieved his goal of establishing his authority!

This single battle was enough to demonstrate his true abilities to the naval commanders, both high and low.

Given Qin Yu's previous achievements and his current status, none of the naval commanders dared to underestimate him.

Despite her young age, she's quite skilled!

Qin Yu thought for a moment and replied, "The mastermind is dead, so let's give the accomplices a chance! I suggest that they and all their subordinates be dismissed from their posts, all their ill-gotten gains confiscated, and sent to the Death Battalion! If they can redeem themselves through meritorious service, they can be promoted again! As for the others, those with military rank should be given fifty strokes of the cane, and those without military rank should be given thirty strokes! What do you think?"

"This subordinate obeys!"

Zheng Tingchao bowed. "Furthermore, I will conduct a thorough investigation at the Raojin Navy. Anyone involved in the salt smuggling case will be severely punished! I will also submit a memorial to His Majesty to plead guilty!"

"There's no need for an apology."

Qin Yu shook his head and smiled, "Right now, the rampant smuggling of salt in Hai and Yuan prefectures is your chance to redeem yourself!"

He also wants His Majesty to dismiss him or transfer him away from the navy?

I want to eat fart!

As long as he himself was not involved in the salt smuggling case, and as long as he was loyal to the imperial court, the position of Admiral of Raojin Navy was rightfully his!

Zheng Tingchao opened his mouth slightly, then said loudly, "This humble general and all the generals of the Raojin Navy are willing to obey the Grand Commander's orders!"

"I am willing to obey the Grand Commander's orders!"

All the generals bowed and shouted in unison.

Qin Yu glanced at everyone with satisfaction. "As for your profiting from the navy's warships, I don't think it's a big deal, but if this continues, it will inevitably damage the navy's combat strength! I have some immature ideas about this matter, which I can share with you all today. If any of you have better ideas, please feel free to bring them up..."

Qin Yu was also a newcomer. As the saying goes, cutting off someone's source of income is like killing their parents. To stabilize the morale of the troops, he couldn't take a one-size-fits-all approach.

His suggestion was that each unit of the Raojin Navy should select old and weak soldiers and old warships to undertake cargo transport tasks, with a dedicated person in charge of supervision and to make the cargo transport tasks clear, specifying what can be transported and what cannot!

Those who follow the rules can have more tasks assigned to them, while those who don't follow the rules will have fewer tasks assigned to them. Those who violate the prohibitions will have their freight transport qualifications revoked!

The profits obtained will be redistributed.

Add one item to their existing allocation.

Set aside 20% of the total revenue as reserve funds for the navy.

Those who are injured or die accidentally will receive condolences from the navy's reserve funds, in addition to the court's compensation. Those who have financial difficulties or urgently need money can also borrow from the navy's reserve funds, and only need to repay the principal within a specified period, without the need to repay interest.

In addition, the money that goes into their pockets can be called a reward, a consolation payment, or something else.

But it must have a name; it can't just be put directly into someone's pocket!

Most importantly, the amount of silver they receive must be linked to the combat strength of each unit!

If combat effectiveness doesn't improve, wages will be withheld or suspended, and those who consistently rank at the bottom in assessments may even be discharged from the army...