Whether we strike while the iron is hot or grit our teeth and bear it, it doesn't matter.
Chen Ji knew that if he didn't speak up now, things would get even worse later.
"Excellent! He Jin is truly thoughtful. I haven't even started building my own residence yet, and he's already bringing me a task!"
Liu Wei burst into laughter, "Chen Cao Yuan, tell me, what does Butcher He want to order me to do?"
The Embroidered Uniform Guard had already found out everything about Chen Ji's identity.
As for why he came with Cai Yong, it was naturally to do something for He Jin.
Now, judging from Liu Wei's words, it's clear to anyone with eyes that Liu Wei doesn't take He Jin seriously at all.
Not only did they call him by his first name, but they also made no attempt to be polite about his background as a butcher.
"Um, Your Highness, I was just following orders." Chen Ji's forehead began to sweat.
He knew that issuing these orders would surely enrage Liu Wei.
Chen Ji quickly distanced himself from the situation, explaining that he was also just a messenger.
“Chen Cao Yuan, please speak freely. I will not make things difficult for you,” Liu Wei said calmly.
Chen Ji had no way out; two of He Jin's trusted men were watching him closely!
"General's Order: The capital of the Northern Protectorate shall be Longcheng of the Northern Desert!"
"The Northern Protectorate can only have 13,000 infantry and cavalry, and the Cloud Prince's private guards number 800!"
When Chen Ji stated these two points, Liu Wei wore a half-smile.
Beside him, Xue Rengui's eyes widened, his face filled with rage:
"Hmph! Dragon City is three thousand miles from Yunzhong, at the foot of Langjuxu Mountain!"
"This general is really dreaming. Does he intend to exile our prince to an even more distant place?"
Yao Guangxiao revealed his gleaming white teeth: "Your Highness, I don't know how you dared to say such things. This humble monk will now perform a ritual to help them pass on to the afterlife!"
Upon seeing the two menacing-looking people, Chen Ji turned pale and dared not continue speaking.
Because what's below will only further enrage them.
"Hey, Clerk Chen, is that all?"
Liu Weiwei stopped Xue and Yao, and said calmly, "What other orders does He Jin have? Say them all at once!"
"The General ordered me to serve as the military supervisor of the Northern Protectorate to verify the number of troops and report to the Military Affairs Department."
"Furthermore, the appointment of officials in the three prefectures of Yunzhong requires the approval and issuance of official decrees by the imperial court..."
After Chen Ji finished speaking in one breath, he subconsciously took a step back.
What!
Xue Rengui roared, "The three prefectures of Yunzhong were conquered by us! How dare you come and take them? Dingxiang Prefecture..."
When Yao Guangxiao saw that Xue Rengui had misspoke, he first pulled Xue Rengui back.
Then he stepped forward, grabbed Chen Ji by the collar with lightning speed, and lifted him up:
"I'm a dignified monk, and you've angered me!"
"Amitabha Buddha, where is this humble monk's precept knife?"
"This is Chen Cao Yuan, right? You and your entourage should first offer a sacrificial offering to this humble monk."
Xue Rengui was stunned; he hadn't expected Yao Guangxiao to enjoy fighting and killing so much.
Seeing Chen Ji's two attendants coming to rescue him, he immediately reached out with both hands and threw the two attendants out of the tent like an eagle snatching chicks!
Cai Yong, along with Cai Yan and Cui Hao, who were dressed as attendants, were stunned into place.
Liu Wei may seem harmless, but his two subordinates are ruthless and will attack without warning.
Cui Hao could also tell that the white-robed general and the bald monk were extraordinary in martial arts.
If we want to target Liu Wei, we must get these two away from us!
I should never have agreed to He Miao's offer. Although I promised Cui Hao incredibly generous benefits, I may have the life to receive them, but not the life to enjoy them!
"Your Highness, spare me! Your Highness, spare me!"
Chen Ji was merely a scholar, and he couldn't withstand such intimidation. He immediately started flailing his arms and legs in mid-air, shouting in panic.
"I was only following orders! Your Highness, please don't be angry with us."
"stop!"
Liu Wei roared in fury, "What kind of behavior is this, you two, making things so difficult for the imperial envoy?"
"You have all disgraced me. Get out of here right now and reflect on your actions."
"Yes, Your Highness!"
Seeing that he had intimidated Chen Ji enough, Yao Guangxiao immediately threw Chen Ji aside and went out with Xue Rengui!
Before leaving, he snorted at Chen Ji and then gave Cai Yong a meaningful look.
Cai Yong felt a chill run down his spine from being stared at.
"What a pair of ill-mannered fellows!"
Liu Wei cursed, "Clerk Chen, I'm sorry to have startled you!"
"Come, come, prepare a banquet tonight to entertain the envoys who have come from afar."
Liu Wei made no mention of the General's Mansion order.
Chen Ji was still shaken from what had just happened and didn't dare to ask any more questions.
Cui Hao's original intention was to enter the main tent to find out about Liu Wei's situation, so that he could identify the person first and take action.
His desire for Cai Yong to recommend him for horse trading was merely a pretext.
It was now clear that Liu Wei wanted to end the meeting, so Cui Hao naturally didn't bring it up again.
Cai Yong and Chen Ji were led out of the tent by the guards and invited to rest with the hundred attendants.
After they left, Liu Wei casually tossed the imperial edict aside.
The court's decision to restore him to the title of King of Yunzhong and establish the Great Protectorate of Mobei is a pretty good thing.
At least now I can rightfully possess troops and can fight the Xianbei people in the northern desert whenever I want without any psychological pressure.
Since they have already delivered the decree and orders and will soon be returning, what excuse can be used to keep them here?
As Liu Wei was pondering, Yao Guangxiao, Xue Rengui, and Shen Lian entered together.
"My lord, wasn't our performance just now alright?"
"Neither of you showed any signs of acting."
Liu Wei smiled and said, "Chen Ji was terribly frightened by you, Great Monk. He was still trembling when he left."
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