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Chapter 371 - 371 331 Complete Control of Tangshan

Chapter 371: Chapter 331 Complete Control of Tangshan Prefecture_2 Chapter 371: Chapter 331 Complete Control of Tangshan Prefecture_2 The more Du Ming listened, the heavier his heart sank. He had not anticipated that Chen Yuan had actually taken over the Tangshan Prefectural Government as well. Such audacity!

“According to my usual practice, the Military Equipment Army must also be taken down. However, I’ve unexpectedly heard of some of Capital Commandant Du’s affairs and know that you are not cut from the same cloth as the likes of Song Jingang and Wu Zhi. Therefore, I’ll give you an opportunity.”

Chen Yuan eyed the other party intently.

He did not speak so much to merely fill space with words but to slowly dismantle Du Ming’s defenses, to make him aware of the consequences. If he did not heed the advice, he could take down the Military Equipment Army just as easily as he did the Heavenly Patrol Bureau and the government.

His words had an effect, and Du Ming’s heart sank. He took a deep breath and forcibly calmed himself before saying,

“Green Envoy Chen truly has enormous courage. Do you not know that the government does not come under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau? You dare to make a move—are you not afraid of the consequences afterward?”

“Afraid? Chen has never known how to write the word ‘fear,'” Chen Yuan replied, taking the Golden Envoy Jiang He’s waist token from his bosom.

“I have been ordered to purge Tangshan and have the authority to control everything. I believe Capital Commandant Du has also heard of my background and knows that my words hold true.”

“Has Golden Envoy Jiang truly authorized you?” Du Ming’s expression changed.

The court usually has a tripartite balance of power to prevent local authorities from becoming too powerful and disobeying commands. After all, if military, political, and martial power are all in the hands of one person, it’s akin to being a local emperor.

Within the government’s domain, who could restrain him?

Moreover, with a powerful backer like Jiang He, dominating Qingzhou wouldn’t count for much.

“In chaotic times, strict laws are called for. With Lord Jiang’s waist token here, do you think I would dare deceive you?” Chen Yuan’s tone remained calm throughout.

Du Ming dared not claim that Chen Yuan was lying, as the man was far too composed.

Of course, what Chen Yuan said was indeed not a lie.

Jiang He did not explicitly tell him to take full control, but he did instruct him to thoroughly cleanse Tangshan. Isn’t that implicitly granting him control of everything? After all, someone would have to replace the cleansed, wouldn’t they?

At least, that’s how Chen Yuan understood it.

“What opportunity do you plan to give me, Lord Chen?” Du Ming asked, his gaze fixed on Chen Yuan.

“From now on, follow my commands in all matters. In doing so, I guarantee your life will not be in danger,” Chen Yuan offered.

“What?”

Du Ming’s eyes widened. Was Chen Yuan actually demanding his submission?

It’s important to note that their ranks were equal; no matter where, that has always been the case. This was something he found particularly hard to accept.

“I have the authority to purge. If you disobey, today I can accuse you of a crime and have Capital Commandant Du thoroughly cleansed. When comparing the two options, which do you think is more suitable?”

“I am your equal in official rank. How dare you say that I should heed all your commands? It’s one thing to ask for Du’s cooperation, but submission is utterly impossible. Tangshan belongs to the Emperor, not to you, Chen Yuan.”

Du Ming took a deep breath, bolstering his confidence.

“The mere fact that my name is Chen Yuan should be enough. If you do not submit, today will be a dead end for you. Do not say you were not warned!” Chen Yuan huffed, and a majestic aura began to erupt from him.

It was as if a ferocious beast was poised to open its eyes, lending a serious weight to Du Ming’s heart.

Chen Yuan left one thing unspoken—that once he had completely subdued the Military Equipment Army, Tangshan Prefecture would indeed become his domain!

“You…”

Du Ming clenched his teeth. Not even Song Jingang had threatened him like this before, but today… Chen Yuan dared to be so arrogant and self-aggrandizing, and what’s worse, he possessed a strength Du Ming could not match.

“I can cooperate with you in the future,” Du Ming conceded.

“I’ll ask you just one question—will you submit, or not?”

Chen Yuan stepped forward, his presence overwhelming.

To compel someone involves nothing more than the four words ‘threaten’ and ‘entice.’ What came before was enticement; what followed was threat.

Du Ming’s chest rose and fell unevenly, and the palm gripping his long spear was already slick with sweat. He had a premonition that if he did not submit today, he would die by the other’s blade.

And if he died, it would be a death in vain. Chen Yuan might even label him with a crime and execute his entire family line, a fate that Song Jingang had already suffered.

As a member of the Green Envoy, not only to be killed but to have his entire lineage wiped out… heads rolled…

His gaze flickered uncertainly, his mind wavering.

If he had strong backing, it would be one thing, but he had none worth mentioning. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been assigned to a dangerous place like Tangshan Prefecture; his death would go unavenged.

After a few moments, he spoke in a grave tone,

“If you demand my submission, you must first defeat me.”

“Are you not afraid I will cut you down with one blow?”

“We shall fight with just one move. Regardless of winning or losing… I am willing to follow your every command.” Chen Yuan’s statement frightened Du Ming into quickly changing his words. Indeed, what if Chen Yuan killed him with one blow?

The opponent was very likely capable of achieving this.

Chen Yuan: “???”

“Regardless, Du Ming is of equal rank to you. If I were to submit so easily with just a few words, who would respect Du after this spreads?”

Chen Yuan smiled at him, shaking his head:

“There’s no need to fight, don’t you just want to see the extent of my strength? Today, I will let you witness it. If you’re still not convinced afterwards, we can fight.”

“Good, then Du Ming will witness Lord Chen’s impressive moves.” Du Ming took several steps back, creating distance.

Chen Yuan glanced at him, gripped his saber with one hand, and began to gather his aura. His Blood Qi vibrated, and True Yuan boiled. In the next instant, he drew his saber and slashed, a Dragon Roar resounding in the void.

A terrifying Sword Light, nearly twenty-zhang in size, cleaved directly in front of thousands of soldiers.

“Boom!!!”

The ground was instantly split open with a massive fissure, and upon closer inspection, one could see a trench several zhang deep; the ground cracked, and dust flew up, taking a long time to settle.

At that moment, the world fell silent, the cold wind howled, and everyone stood agape, staring at the ground and the mark that resembled a small trench.

The soldiers and the Heavenly Patrol Guard were all shocked by Chen Yuan’s power.

Du Ming, suspended in mid-air, took a deep breath in shock, thinking to himself:

“This young man is terrifying to such an extent!”

With such prowess, how many more strikes could he withstand?

If he were to resist stubbornly, he would undoubtedly become a lost soul under Chen Yuan’s saber.

“How about it?”

Chen Yuan’s gaze shifted to Du Ming.

“Lord Chen’s saber technique is truly extraordinary, Du Ming is no match.” Du Ming lowered his head.

Facing such strength, he felt only despair.

He cannot contend with such force!

No wonder he could defeat Song Jingang with one slash, such strength could probably steamroll over Tangshan.

Chen Yuan smiled and asked, “And what about what you said just now?”

After taking a deep breath, Du Ming bowed deeply:

“From now on, I am willing to submit to you, Lord, and to be at your disposal. I just hope you won’t put me in too difficult a position.”

“As a person, you will come to know Chen in time,” Chen Yuan said.

Chen Yuan waved his hand, and Gang Qi lifted Du Ming up.

Now that the intimidation and temptation were in place, it was time to take control. Naturally, the form of address would need to change. Du Ming was significantly older than him, so calling him Brother Du was not excessive.

From now on, he would have a Reach Profound expert under his command, although limited to Tangshan Prefecture, which was already enough for him.

Although Du Ming’s strength might be average, having been stationed here for so long, he might still be able to offer some help.

Sensing the closeness in Chen Yuan’s words, Du Ming exhaled deeply, as what he feared the most was that Chen Yuan, this young man, would give him orders left and right, treating him like a dog.

This was something he could never accept, even in death.

Having held a high position for many years, he had his own pride.

Afterward, without need for much prompting from Chen Yuan, Du Ming directly made the Heart Demon Blood Oath, an act that could truly exert some restraint. His initiative also made Chen Yuan regard him more highly.

“Please, Lord, enter the camp for a talk.” Du Ming extended his hand with lowered stature.

“In that case, I’ll be taking advantage of your hospitality.”

Chen Yuan laughed heartily and followed him into the military camp. It was actually his first time entering a military camp, which he found quite novel, and he was also very satisfied.

In military formations and with an assortment of equipment, even if they faced head-to-head combat, the Heavenly Patrol Bureau’s men would be no match.

From then on, Chen Yuan completely subdued Du Ming and took control of the Military Equipment Army.

And with this, he also completely took control of the entire official power of Tangshan Prefecture.

And the tale of him subduing Du Ming with a single slash, along with the news of the Government being besieged, once again sent shockwaves throughout Tangshan Prefecture the next day!

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Eight thousand words for the second release of the day, Shi Tou refuses to keep it short!