Chapter 13 Your Majesty, are you stupid?
Upon hearing Kangxi's words, Jiang Nan almost rolled her eyes and looked at him with an expression that suggested she was an idiot.
“Your Majesty, you want to kill someone and seize back power, not to lecture him on theories and laws. After you kill him, just find any excuse. Say that Ao Bai behaved improperly in front of the Emperor and attempted to assassinate him, or simply say that he suddenly died of a serious illness. History is written by the victors, so whatever you say will be what the people of the world will listen to.”
"The key issue isn't about making excuses!"
Jiang Nan pointed out incisively.
"The question is how to kill this old turtle with super high combat power without any mistakes."
Emperor Kangxi was taken aback by Jiang Nan's blunt, even crude, yet incredibly precise description.
A mixture of emotions and embarrassment immediately appeared on her face.
He has indeed been secretly training people, but progress has been slow.
"I...I have been secretly training a group of loyal and reliable young men, but...it's been a short time, and their martial arts skills are far from being a match for Ao Bai. If we are to take action, we must ensure that everything goes smoothly, otherwise we might alert the enemy and the consequences could be unimaginable."
Upon hearing the name "Buku boy" (wrestler), Jiang Nan immediately thought of a scene from "The Deer and the Cauldron" and a plan formed in her mind.
"Your Majesty! Are you stupid?"
She was so anxious she almost slammed her hand on the table.
"If you train at this slow pace, when will you ever finish? Are you going to wait until Ao Bai feels you're too much of a threat and storms into the palace? Your Majesty, can't you use some underhanded tactics?"
"Sneaky... underhanded tactics?"
Emperor Kangxi was not angry when Jiang Nan scolded him.
Judging from Jiang Nan's tone, she had a better way to deal with Ao Bai, and he certainly understood what she meant by underhanded tactics.
However, he received imperial education from a young age and always used his power in a fair and aboveboard manner.
He never even considered resorting to underhanded tricks or other low-class, rogue tactics.
Adding to the blow was the contemptuous look Jiang Nan gave him, as if he were an idiot. The young emperor's pride was somewhat hurt.
"yes!"
Jiang Nan leaned closer to him, her eyes shining brightly, and began to impart her worldly experience.
"Don't send your men up to fight Ao Bai head-on. That old guy has fought his whole life. How can your men, who have only been trained for a few months, possibly defeat him?"
"Have trusted eunuchs and guards from the palace lie in ambush beforehand. When you make your move, forget about chivalry and one-on-one combat; swarm in as a group, and..."
She lowered her voice, her expression sly.
"Don't leave your hands empty, everyone grab some chemical weapons!"
"Chemical weapons?"
Kangxi was completely dumbfounded. What was this unheard-of thing?
"oops!"
Jiang Nan slapped his thigh.
"It's lime powder. When he's not paying attention, throw it into his eyes and make him blind instantly. Or pepper spray. Spray it all over his face with a bamboo tube or something, choke him to death, and make him unable to resist."
She became more and more excited as she talked, gesturing wildly.
"And fishing nets! Yes! We'll use sturdy fishing nets to trap him, so he has no outlet for his strength. Then we'll use homemade crossbows to shoot arrows at his legs from a distance, so he can't run away. Or we'll scatter beans on the ground to make him trip and fall. Whatever is more insidious and effective, that's what we'll do. Your Majesty, think about it, no matter how powerful Ao Bai is, he's still a human being, right? If he gets lime in his eyes, can he still see? If he's entangled in a fishing net, can he still fight effectively? If he's shot in the leg, can he still run fast?"
"Don't even mention that he's the number one Baturu in Manchuria. Even if he were a god, he'd have to kneel down after being hit by this hellish combo!"
Jiang Nan concluded with absolute certainty.
Emperor Kangxi listened in stunned silence, but his eyes grew brighter and brighter, as if he had opened the door to a new world.
These methods are truly unheard of, despicable and vile...
But it sounds unusually effective?
He suddenly grabbed Jiang Nan's hand and asked excitedly.
"Nannan, is there anything else? What other tricks do you have? Tell me quickly! I...I'll write them down!"
He actually turned around to get paper and pen.
Jiang Nan couldn't help but smile as she watched him study so diligently.
"Your Majesty, there are many tricks up your sleeve. The core idea is—don't worry about shame, just save lives. As for the specifics of how to carry it out, you and your confidants should carefully consider them and make sure that you strike with one blow."
Inside the warm pavilion, a young boy and girl.
They are plotting how to use the most despicable yet most effective method.
Eliminate the most powerful regent minister in the current government.
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Kangxi lay on his desk, writing with lightning speed, describing the various underworld tricks that Jiang Nan described with exaggerated gestures.
Lime powder stings the eyes, chili water sprays the face, fishing nets cover the body, arrows wound the legs, beans are scattered on the ground…
There were even more cunning and vicious tricks that Jiang Nan added on the spur of the moment, such as splashing oil on the ground, splashing sulfuric acid, and kicking the groin.
Record it in as much detail as possible.
The more he wrote, the brighter his eyes became, as if he could already see the arrogant and domineering Ao Shaobao, who was known as the number one Baturu in Manchuria, in the imperial court.
They were completely bewildered by this series of unprecedented, despicable, yet extremely effective punches.
He was in a sorry state and was eventually pinned to the ground.
Nan Nan is right!
Why bother training in direct combat? Against Ao Bai, what's the point of talking about chivalry? You have to use this...this...
Emperor Kangxi couldn't find a suitable word to describe it.
But in his heart, he had completely accepted Jiang Nan's core philosophy of "any means necessary to achieve one's goals."
Yes, as long as we can get rid of Ao Bai, this major threat, and regain imperial power, the means we use are not important.
The result is what matters most!
He carefully dried the ink on the paper filled with ingenious plans, folded it neatly, and put it away close to his body.
This will be the core outline of the next action plan.
Jiang Nan waited until he finished his work before speaking again, her tone becoming slightly more serious.
"Your Majesty, now that we've finished discussing the important matters, I have two more minor matters to attend to."
Emperor Kangxi was in a good mood and nodded, saying, "Go ahead."
"First of all, I have offended the Empress badly just now. She will definitely come to you to complain and cry. You must protect me and find a way to get rid of her."
Jiang Nan demanded asylum with a clear conscience.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Kangxi smiled helplessly, but still nodded.
"I understand. As for the Empress... I know what I'm doing."
His mind was completely focused on the grand plan to eliminate the giant turtle.
Compared to the new ideas brought by Jiang Nan, the dissatisfaction with Hesheli was nothing.
Jiang Nan continued.
"And then there's Consort Wang, the one who's recently become pregnant in the palace. I find her quite pleasing to the eye, and she's also quite clever. I've had her move to a side hall in my Yongshou Palace."
Kangxi raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.
"Oh? Why?"
"She is pregnant with the emperor's child and has offended the empress. It is not safe for her to live alone."
Jiang Nan put it bluntly.
"My Yongshou Palace is large enough; I can protect her. Your Majesty, please grant my request. Once she gives birth to a healthy, chubby baby boy, you can see for yourself and put some people's 'virtuous' faces to shame!"
She was implying something.
Kangxi found it amusing to see her determined to slap him in the face.
She didn't think much of it; after all, it didn't matter where a concubine lived.
He immediately called out, "Liang Jiugong!"
Liang Jiugong, who had been waiting outside the hall, immediately responded and entered.
"Your servant is here."
Emperor Kangxi instructed: "By imperial decree, Consort Wang shall move to a side hall of Yongshou Palace immediately. Her allowances and privileges shall remain the same, and Consort Jiang shall take care of her."
"Yes, sir!"
Liang Jiugong bowed and accepted, but his heart was startled.
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