bayedsolid Chapter 282 Handing over military power
Chapter 282 Handing over military power
The prince clenched his fists tightly, gnashing his teeth and gnashing his teeth, with a hint of ruthlessness in his eyes. This fourth brother was indeed a guy who liked to stir up trouble, always stirring up trouble at critical moments and making the situation even more chaotic.
At this time, the crown prince saw the fifth prince coming over and quickly said, "How about we go out and get together! Hey! Fifth brother! Come with us!"
The Fifth Prince squinted at the Crown Prince and the other princes and said slowly, "You guys, pretending to get along with each other on the surface, but fighting each other to death in secret, it's really disgusting! Instead of staying with you, I might as well go find my Brother Wei. Maybe this way I can live longer!"
After hearing this, the Crown Prince, the Third Prince and the Fourth Prince's faces instantly turned gloomy. They stared at the Fifth Prince with anger in their eyes, as if they were about to spit fire!
The King of Qin was the only one who was not angered. He secretly sighed in his heart that his fifth brother was really a man who acted on impulse!
The Fifth Prince's words made the Crown Prince and several other princes look gloomy, and they finally parted unhappily.
When Emperor Wen learned about this, he snorted coldly: "My sons are not easy to deal with! The fifth son is really not afraid of offending people!"
At this time, before Nan Yi was torn apart by five horses, Xiao Jingyi asked the jailer to see Xiao Jinghan. The jailer did not dare to neglect it and immediately passed the message to Xiao Jinghan.
When Xiao Jinghan entered the cell, he looked at the man in front of him with a stern face and asked in a cold tone: "Do you have anything else to say to me?"
Xiao Jingyi looked dejected, lowered his head, and said softly: "Since I have already lost, there is nothing to complain about! I just hope you can leave a way for my children to survive!"
Xiao Jinghan raised his eyebrows and sneered: "Why do you think I want to help you!" His eyes were full of ridicule and disdain, as if the person in front of him was just a clown.
Xiao Jingyi smiled bitterly and shook his head, and said in a low voice: "What if I exchange it for the truth about your mother? I know you have the ability to save my children!" His eyes were fixed on Xiao Jinghan, as if he wanted to see through his inner thoughts.
Hearing this, Xiao Jinghan's expression changed slightly, and his fists in his sleeves clenched again and again.
Over the years, he has been trying to investigate the truth behind his mother's death, but has never found any clues.
And now, Xiao Jingyi actually said that he knew the truth. If this is true, then it is not a bad idea to use this truth to exchange for the lives of Xiao Jingyi's children.
After a moment's silence, Xiao Jinghan said coldly: "You can save them, but they can't live in Dazhao!" His tone was firm and unquestionable.
A trace of pain flashed across Xiao Jingyi's eyes, but he soon regained his composure. He forced out a faint smile: "It's good to be alive!"
Xiao Jinghan stayed in the cell for a short time before coming out. His face was frighteningly gloomy, as if water could drip out of it.
Luo Lingyue leaned against the wall, looked at Xiao Jinghan, and asked softly, "Do you believe what he said?"
Xiao Jinghan's eyes were cold, as if they contained endless chills, and his voice was equally cold and ruthless: "He wants to save his children, there is no need to lie. And I will send someone to verify this matter, if it is confirmed to be true..."
Luo Lingyue frowned slightly and interrupted him: "If it is true as he said, what are you going to do? Will you seek revenge on them? Kill them?"
Xiao Jinghan gritted his teeth, a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes: "No, killing them is too easy. I want to make them live in pain and regret for the rest of their lives, and let them know what it means to live a life worse than death!"
Luo Lingyue looked at him calmly, her tone gentle but firm: "Your enemy is in the capital, and my enemy is also in the capital. Therefore, we must find a suitable excuse to return to the capital."
Xiao Jinghan silently took out the half tiger talisman from his arms, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a confident smile: "This half tiger talisman will be the key to our return to the capital."
The next morning, there was a noise in the distance. It turned out that Xiao Jingyi was escorted to the execution ground. His face was pale and his eyes were a little dim.
When he saw Xiao Jinghan sending people to escort his wife and children away, a complex emotion surged in his heart.
He sighed deeply and thought to himself: If I had not been seduced by power and had stuck to my bottom line as a loyal and brave general, would I not be in such a desperate situation today?
However, reality cannot be changed. A trace of regret flashed in his eyes, but more of it was a sigh of helplessness towards fate. He understood that it was all because of his desire for power that he fell into the current predicament step by step.
At the same time, Shen Zheng supported General Shen and slowly walked to the execution ground. General Shen patted the back of Shen Zheng's hand with great emotion, and said in a slightly excited voice: "My child, your father's unjust case has finally been vindicated!"
Shen Zheng nodded silently, her eyes full of satisfaction. At this moment, she felt that her years of persistence and hard work had finally paid off.
As soon as Xiao Jingyi died, King Wu'an Xiao Jinghan abolished the harsh taxes and levies that Xiao Jingyi had previously imposed!
The news spread quickly throughout Nanyi like a spring breeze. People came out of their homes and celebrated the hard-earned peace and tranquility.
The streets and alleys are filled with laughter and singing. Children are running and playing in the streets, and old people are sitting in the doorway to bask in the sun with happy smiles on their faces.
Shops in the city reopened, merchants began to get busy, and the market became bustling.
Farmers also returned to the fields, working hard, looking forward to the harvest season.
The whole Nanyi is full of vitality, blooming with brilliant colors like spring flowers.
Emperor Wen received Xiao Jinghan's memorial, which said that Nanyi had regained its former vitality. Xiao Jinghan hoped that Emperor Wen would send a governor to manage Nanyi. Xiao Jinghan was in poor health, so he asked Emperor Wen to let the couple return to Beijing.
Emperor Wen saw the last sentence: I will bring back the other half of the tiger talisman and present it to Your Majesty!
He was excited. After so many years, the military power of Nanyi was finally back in his hands.
Emperor Wen immediately summoned his ministers to discuss the matter and expressed his intention to send a capable and experienced governor to Nanyi to take over the affairs. At the same time, he also agreed to Xiao Jinghan and his wife's request to return to Beijing to recuperate.
Emperor Wen sent messengers to convey the news to King Wu'an Xiao Jinghan as quickly as possible and ordered them to return to Beijing as soon as possible.
The envoy traveled day and night and finally arrived in Nanyi and met Xiao Jinghan and Luo Lingyue.
He conveyed Emperor Wen's will to Xiao Jinghan, saying that Emperor Wen was very satisfied with his achievements and looked forward to meeting him in the capital.
After receiving the imperial edict from Emperor Wen, Xiao Jinghan was in a very good mood. He sneered in his heart. Emperor Wen was still so keen on military power! So he began to prepare for his return to Beijing.
Not long after, Xiao Jinghan and Luo Lingyue led a team and embarked on a journey back to the capital. Along the way, they were warmly welcomed by officials and people from all over the country.
When they arrived in the capital, Emperor Wen personally led the princes and civil and military officials out of the city to greet them. He warmly welcomed Xiao Jinghan's return and expressed his approval of him!